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☆ The 3 worst things virtual assistants have to deal with and how to avoid them, according to a successful VA coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Hannah Dixon, a virtual assistant coach, discusses the three worst parts of the profession. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Dixon, a 36-year-old virtual assistant coach, recruiter, and founder of The Virtual Excellence Academy, living in Mexico. After "falling" into becoming a virtual assistant 10 years ago, I did the job for years juggling admin, tech, and creative tasks for clients worldwide. While virtual administrative assistant work is a very needed service, it's just one piece of a large and ever-expanding puzzle. Are you a virtual assistant and would like to share your story?

Persons: Hannah Dixon, Dixon, VAs, —, It's, who've, upskilling —, it's, I've, Logan Organizations: Service, Virtual Excellence Academy, VAs Locations: Mexico, VAs, mlogan@businessinsider.com

☆ He thought the guy he met on vacation was just a fling. He turned out to be the love of his life
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

Guillermo was looking forward to meeting Larry, expecting “some casual fun.”Then, when Guillermo and Larry met, there was “chemistry” right away. “Palm Springs had seats, so I booked my standby flight, got to Palm Springs, checked into this resort. Then, a few days after meeting Larry, Guillermo got an unexpected phone call from his mother in Costa Rica. Guillermo’s love of flying meant that, for him, the four-hour journey across the country was part of the fun. The last piece of the puzzleGuillermo and Larry love to travel together, here they are in Florence, Italy.

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☆ Colorado GOP establishment figures are lining up against Lauren Boebert as she faces a competitive primary in her district
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewAs Rep. Lauren Boebert campaigns in her new Colorado district, establishment GOP figures who used to represent the area are lining up against her. On Thursday, three former Colorado GOP senators — Cory Gardner, Wayne Allard, and Hank Brown — endorsed Logan County commissioner Jerry Sonnenberg, one of several opponents Boebert faces in the GOP primary. All three ex-senators used to represent the 4th district, which covers the eastern portion of the state, in the House. "Each of them knows the fourth district and understands the kind of principled leadership our community needs in Congress," said Sonnenberg. During one recent debate, Boebert was asked by one of her opponents to define the word "carpetbagger."

Persons: —, Lauren Boebert, — Cory Gardner, Wayne Allard, Hank Brown —, Jerry Sonnenberg, Gardner, Sonnenberg, Boebert, she's Organizations: Service, Colorado GOP, GOP, Business, Colorado Senate, vaping, Republicans Locations: Colorado, Logan, Sonnenberg, Boebert, Denver

☆ Middle Age Like You’ve Never Seen It
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Simbarashe Cha | More About Simbarashe Cha | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

There was a certain intimacy to the crowds outside the shows at London Fashion Week, which turned 40 this month. Aside from conjuring feelings of togetherness and pride, that milestone underscored how the approach to style in London — off and on runways — is different than in New York, Paris or Milan. That approach can sometimes be written off as too funky or too laissez-faire, resulting in a perception that London Fashion Week attracts “not serious people” (to quote Logan Roy from “Succession”). But the event’s loudest critics seem to be those who complain about how, in other fashion capitals, they just see versions of the same thing. It is true that London’s fashion scene is smaller, quieter and weirder than others.

Persons: Logan Roy, hasn’t Organizations: London Fashion Locations: London, New York, Paris, Milan

☆ One reason the Vision Pro might be so expensive: 'mimetic desire'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rooted in philosophical thought, mimetic desire refers to the notion that people desire the same things that their role models want. In the context of the Vision Pro, that theory could mean consumers may be more likely to purchase the device because celebrities or influencers they admire own it. "If these people are models to you—which they are for many young people—mimetic desire kicks in and you subconsciously want a Vision Pro too." If you have an Apple Vision Pro, some photography tips. After all, the Oculus founder, who did not respond to BI's request for comment, said he believes the Vision Pro will eventually be cheaper for the masses.

Persons: —, Jason Levin, Levin, who've, YouTubers Logan Paul, Casey Neistat, Kid Cudi, Robert Scoble, Sam Altman, bB0XTzJ291, Palmer Luckey, Luckey, Apple, would've, It's, Tesla, Elon Musk, Apple didn't Organizations: Service, Business, Vision, Apple Vision, Apple, Pro

In 2017, two cousins with absolutely zero professional baking experience decided to open a cookie business together. Now, Crumbl Cookies has more than 980 stores across the U.S., topping $1 billion in sales across all franchises while selling more than 300 million cookies in 2022, according to co-founders Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley. They grew confident enough in a single recipe, Crumbl's signature chocolate-chip cookies, to build their first location around it. Individual Crumbl cookies typically cost between $4 and $5 apiece, with the per-cookie price decreasing if you order packs of four, six or 12, according to the company's website. TikTokers use it to post reviews, both positive and negative, of Crumbl's cookie flavor drops.

Persons: Jason McGowan, Sawyer Hemsley, McGowan, Hemsley, Crumbl Organizations: Utah State University, CNBC Locations: U.S, Logan , Utah

☆ I left a red state for a blue state. The quality of life and job opportunities are better here, but it's not perfect.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Michelle Mastro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In fact, I grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, a red state surrounded, by very religious people — many Southern Baptist. Many of us, however, were desperate to move out for better job opportunities and to grow our careers. The more populous places, like the capital Little Rock, are seen as a lot more diverse. There are typically better job opportunities there too, but those opportunities were very limited for me. It worked out, though, because moving to San Diego proved more cost-effective than the Bay Area.

Persons: Raneisha Stassin, It's, I’ve, I've, I, it’s, Logan Organizations: Southern Baptist, Area, Arkansas In, Bay Area, Navy Locations: California, Little Rock , Arkansas, Arkansas, San Francisco, San Diego, Arkansas In Arkansas, Northern California, Ketchum, Arkansas In San Francisco, Little Rock, Bay, Little, mlogan@businessinsider.com

☆ My name is Taylor Swift. Sharing a name with the pop superstar has been helpful, especially at work.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I was 15 years old when I heard about the singer Taylor Swift for the first time. Additionally, I had just moved back to Ohio to live with my dad, so I was the new kid at school, with the name Taylor Swift. To make them feel less weird about it, I pause, grab the microphone, and say, "Yes, my name is Taylor Swift. Please feel free to make jokes, I'll just shake it off, later," a Taylor Swift reference. For example, just this past weekend, I booked a dinner reservation for two under the name Taylor Swift.

Persons: Taylor J, Swift, Taylor Swift, she's, Justin Bieber, TJ, I've, Taylor, Manseen Logan Locations: Washington , DC, Ohio

☆ Home Prices May Be Sky-High, but America Is Not in a Housing Bubble
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

The housing market, they claimed, was a bubble destined to burst. I’ve spent the past few years asking experts a simple question: Has the housing market reached bubble territory? AdvertisementFor a time, it seemed like the housing market was doing a speedrun through Simonsen’s checklist. And even if the economy does take a turn, a run-of-the-mill recession probably wouldn’t be enough to topple the housing market. The housing market is far from balanced, but we’re at least heading in that direction.

Persons: doomsayers, I’ve, Redfin, you’ve, you’ll, Mike Simonsen, megalandlords, ”, Ian Shepherdson, Goldman Sachs, Jerome Powell, Powell, Rick Palacios Jr, John Burns, ” doomsayers, might’ve, It’s, it’s, Logan Mohtashami, don’t, US homebuilders, “ It’s, ” Mohtashami, Selma Hepp, Fannie Mae, Palacios, ” Palacios, Mohtashami Organizations: Altos Research, Wall, John, John Burns Research, Consulting, Mortgage Bankers Association, Federal Reserve Bank of New, Federal Housing Finance Agency Locations: Charlotte, North Carolina, Austin, Las Vegas, Miami, Boise , Idaho, Dallas, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, US

☆ Kevin Kang’ethe: Suspect in killing of Boston nurse re-arrested after escaping from Kenyan police station
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Larry Madowo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Nairobi, Kenya CNN —A man accused of murdering his girlfriend in Boston before fleeing to Kenya has been re-arrested following his escape from a police station in Nairobi nearly a week ago, police said. Kevin Kinyanjui Kang’ethe, 42, was arrested on Tuesday at a relative’s house in Ngong, a suburb of the Kenyan capital, after a tip-off, Nairobi police chief Adamson Bungei told CNN. US investigators say he boarded a plane to Kenya shortly after killing his girlfriend on November 1, 2023. Officers released Kang’ethe from his cell and left them alone in an office, from which he then ran off. Following an application for extradition from the US, Kenyan authorities began the formal process to send him back to Boston to face murder charges.

Persons: Kenya CNN —, Kevin Kinyanjui Kang’ethe, Adamson Bungei, ” Bungei, Margaret “ Maggie ”, Bungei, ”, Kang’ethe Organizations: Kenya CNN, Kenyan, CNN, Boston Logan International Airport, US Locations: Nairobi, Kenya, Boston, Ngong, United States

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere, but they see recruiting women and minority candidates, along with veterans, as key to expanding their slim majority in November. “These are not run-of-the-mill generic Republicans," Hudson said. And so we’re using that same formula.”When asked what she makes of the House Republican focus on recruiting females and minorities, the chair of the campaign arm for House Democrats was skeptical. It's not just House Republicans seeking to end such programs. Hudson sidestepped on whether the focus on attracting female and minority candidates as House Republican candidates clashes with efforts to clamp down on diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere.

Persons: Richard Hudson, Prasanth Reddy, Alison Esposito, Hudson, George Logan, there's Kevin Lincoln, Mayra Flores, prognosticators, ” Hudson, “ That’s, “, ”, Suzan DelBene, It's, Hudson sidestepped, George Santos, Tom Suozzi, Mazi, She's, Elise Stefanik's, Alexandria Ocasio, ” Stefanik, ” Steven Horsford, ” Horsford Organizations: WASHINGTON, —, Republicans, National Republican Congressional Committee, GOP, House Democrats, Democrats, Republican, “, Associated, Democratic, Ethiopian, Pew Research Center, PAC, Republican Party, Congressional Black Caucus, Women, Puerto Rico Locations: India, Kansas, New York, Guatemala, Connecticut, Stockton , Calif, Mexican, ”, Alexandria, Cortez, Puerto

BOSTON (AP) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection dog sniffed out something unusual in luggage from a traveler returning from Africa — mummified monkeys. The passenger returning from a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo reported that the luggage contained dried fish, but an inspection at Boston Logan Airport revealed dead and dehydrated bodies of four monkeys, agents said. Raw or minimally processed meat from wild animals, sometimes referred to as “bushmeat,” is banned in the U.S. because of the threat of disease. "The potential dangers posed by bringing bushmeat into the United States are real. Bushmeat can carry germs that can cause illness, including the Ebola virus,” said Julio Caravia, local port director for Customs and Border Protection.

Persons: “, ”, Julio Caravia, Ryan Bissette Organizations: BOSTON, —, U.S . Customs, Democratic, Boston Logan Airport, Customs, U.S . Centers for Disease Control Locations: U.S, Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, United States

☆ How to make better tips as a server: 6 workers share their secrets
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Manseen Logan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As companies everywhere ask more and more customers to tip, workers who rely solely on tips to earn a liveable wage have gotten creative. However, she was able to find success and earn higher tips after she started recording her wholesome interactions with passengers. During that time, Rodriguez told BI she'd give away free desserts to earn higher tips. "This strategy works by going online on both platforms and accepting any delivery that pays $7 minimum and at least $1 per mile," he told BI. "The difference in tips with a red lip was wild," Hepner told BI. "

Persons: —, Deanna Dixon, Uber, Dixon, Olive, Rodriguez, Joseph Kaiser, Jay, Katlyn Boss, Boss, Amelia Hepner, Hepner Organizations: Service, Business, Olive, BI Locations: Salt Lake City, pigtails

☆ India is the new Asia growth story. Here’s why investors are bullish on the outlook
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

As China's property market and deflation woes continue to rattle investors, India's growth outlook appears all the more impressive. Last year's annual report attributed strong revenue growth partially to expansion in the Middle East, India, and Asia, Krishna wrote. "More than revenue, India is an important area for sourcing talent" as well, Krishna wrote. Growth potential For investors looking to gain exposure to the domestic stock market, Indian equities themselves aren't especially cheap though. "You're paying for the growth potential in India, certainly.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Chetan Ahya, Ahya, Bernstein, —, Narendra Modi, Bill Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick, Quincy Krosby, Venu Krishna, Aecom, Krishna, Tim Long, Long, Simon Coles, Krosby, Jeffrey Gundlach, Gundlach, CNBC's, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Investment, Logan Capital Management, Modi, Infrastructure Pipeline, Aecom, Barclays, Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, India —, Semiconductor, Micron Technology, Qualcomm, Logan Capital Locations: India, China, Asia, Philadelphia, South Carolina . U.S, Dallas, East, Asia Pacific, Japan, Coles , U.S, U.S, IShares

☆ A fugitive accused of killing his girlfriend in Boston has escaped from a jail in Kenya
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Larry Madowo | Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A man accused of killing his girlfriend in Boston before fleeing to Kenya has escaped from a Nairobi jail, where he was awaiting extradition after his capture last week. He’s accused of killing his girlfriend, Maggie Mbitu, whose body was found in his SUV in a parking garage at Boston Logan International Airport on November 1, two days after she was reported missing. Within hours, authorities identified him as the Boston-area fugitive who US investigators said boarded a plane to Kenya shortly after killing his girlfriend. The day before her body was found, Kangethe boarded flights from Boston to Kenya. Surveillance footage showed him leaving the parking garage and entering an airport terminal, police said.

Persons: Kevin Kangethe, He’s, Maggie Mbitu, Kangethe, Ann Mbitu, Boston Kangethe, Mbitu, ” Organizations: CNN, Boston Logan International Airport, Massachusetts State Police, Police, Kenyan, Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Locations: Boston, Kenya, Nairobi, United States, African, Massachusetts

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A man awaiting extradition on a Massachusetts warrant alleging he killed his girlfriend and left her body in a car at a Boston airport escaped from police custody in Kenya, police said Thursday. Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe slipped out of the police station and jumped into one of the privately owned minivans that are the main transportation source in Kenya, Nairobi police chief Adamson Bungei said. Massachusetts State Police said in early November that Kangethe had left her body in a car at Logan International Airport and boarded a flight to Kenya. The court approved a police application for him to be detained for 30 days while the extradition issue was heard. On Feb. 2, prosecutor Vincent Monda asked the court to endorse the U.S. warrant for Kangethe's arrest and issue directions for the extradition proceedings.

Persons: Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe, Adamson Bungei, ”, Kangethe, Margaret Mbitu, Vincent Monda, Lucas Onyina, Mbitu, Masten Wanjala Organizations: Massachusetts State Police, Logan International Airport, Associated Press, Police Locations: NAIROBI, Kenya, Massachusetts, Boston, Nairobi, American, Halifax, Kangethe, Lowell, Bungoma

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani of China captured their third straight diving world title in women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard on Wednesday. At the Hamad Aquatic Centre, the synchronized silver went to Australia's Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney in 300.45. Chang has now won four synchronized 3-meter world titles, also taking the 2017 championship while partnered with Shi Tingmao. The 30-year-old now has three world championships over her illustrious career, along with gold and silver medals at the Olympics. It was the 16th world medal for Cunha, who has reached the podium in eight straight championships going back to 2011.

Persons: — Chen Yiwen, Chang Yani, Sharon van Rouwendaal, Logan Fontaine of France, Australia's Anabelle Smith, Maddison Keeney, Britain's Scarlett Mew Jensen, Yasmin Harper, Krysta Palmer, Alison Gibson, Chen, Chang, Budapest . Chang, Shi Tingmao, Van Rouwendaal, Chelsea Gubecka, Brazil's Ana Marcela Cunha, Cunha, Fontaine, Marc, Antoine Olivier, Italy’s Domenico Acerenza, Hungary's Kristóf, Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri, ___ Organizations: Doha Old Port, Hamad Aquatic Centre, Olympics, Chelsea, France Locations: DOHA, Qatar, China, Doha, Netherlands, Fukuoka, Budapest ., Perth, Australia

☆ Robert Kraft: New England Patriots owner hails ‘smart’ Taylor Swift, says he was ‘privileged’ to have Bill Belichick as coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says singer Taylor Swift has been “smart” by gaining a new audience through her appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games. Despite New England not being involved, Kraft said he “hopes” the Super Bowl ratings will break a record. Kraft said the organization was “privileged” to have Belichick as head coach. We have a great new, young head coach in Jerod Mayo. Kraft said he believes Belichick will be coaching next year, adding: “He’s a great coach.

Persons: Robert Kraft, Taylor Swift, Swift, Travis Kelce, Kraft, Taylor, ”, ” Kraft, CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister, “, Patrick Mahomes –, Brock Purdy, Tom, Brady, ” Robert Kraft, Jordan Strauss, everybody’s, ’ Kraft, Bill Belichick, Belichick, Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Vince Wilfork, Logan Mankins, ” Belichick Organizations: CNN, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Patriots, AFC, Kansas, Bowl, America, Super Bowl Locations: England, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Jerod Mayo

Biden's support among Black voters has waned considerably since he assembled his winning coalition four years ago. Lackluster turnout among Black voters in South Carolina’s primary could signal a broader dip in enthusiasm. Biden will need to energize Black voters in the key swing states of Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. South Carolina school districts reported over 1,600 teacher vacancies at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, a 9% increase from the year before, according to a report from the South Carolina Education Association. Joshua Singleton, a 19-year-old sophomore at South Carolina State, shared the sentiment: “We should have, you know, younger presidents to represent us."

Persons: Democrats ’, Joe Biden, What’s, Biden, That’s, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Moore, “, Olivia Ratliff, ”, Ratliff, Kailyn Wrighten, Wrighten, —, we’ve, Sheridan Johnson, Johnson, Laverne Brown, there’s, — Biden, Charles Trower, Joshua Singleton, Seth Whipper, ” Biden, Harris, Tony Thomas, Saundra, Austin Nichols, ” Nichols, ” LaJoia Broughton, Broughton, don’t, Dr, Byron L, Benton, Joseph Biden, Emily Swanson, Jonathan Logan Organizations: —, Democrats, Democratic, Black, AP, Associated Press, NORC, for Public Affairs Research, Republican, South Carolina State University, Supreme, South Carolina Education Association, Biden, South Carolina State, Trump, America, Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Mother Emanuel AME Church, Jonathan Logan Family Foundation Locations: CHARLESTON, S.C, South Carolina, South, Georgia , Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Columbia, Orangeburg, Charleston, Carolina, American, U.S, Blythewood , South Carolina, “, Blythewood, North Charleston

It's important to fill out your tax return consistently each year — and keep your employer up to date. Even if you aren't the one filing taxes, you should check the return to make sure it's accurate. In 2023, when we had a baby, we started to have conversations about filing taxes together. If we continued to file taxes separately, we both couldn't claim our child as a dependent, and that could impact the amount of taxes one of us owed. AdvertisementAfter meeting with certified public accountant Logan Allec, we realized that it was finally time to file taxes together.

Persons: —, we've, Logan Allec, Allec, isn't, it's, wasn't Organizations: Service

Formula One's invitation to Andretti Cadillac for an in-person meeting about its application to join the motorsports series was sent via email and landed in a spam folder, which is why Michael Andretti and General Motors representatives never answered the request. The junk email revelation came Friday as Andretti Global sought to clarify two points in the sharply critical document F1 released earlier this week in rejecting the Andretti Cadillac application. An in-person meeting to discuss commercial matters would be and remains of paramount importance to Andretti Cadillac,” the team said. “Andretti Cadillac has been operating with 2026 as the year of entry for many months now," the team said. He then petitioned F1 to expand the grid for what Andretti claims will be a true American team in the series.

Persons: Andretti, Michael Andretti, Stefano Domenicali, “, “ Andretti, Andretti Cadillac, ”, Mario Andretti, Michael rank, Michael Andretti's, Gene Haas, Haas, Colton Herta, Logan Sargeant, Williams Organizations: Andretti Cadillac, General Motors, Andretti Global, Andretti, Formula One Management, FIA, American, Liberty Media Corp, GM, Cadillac, Sauber Locations: American, California

Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu toured a recreational complex Wednesday hours ahead of its planned opening as a temporary shelter site for families experiencing homelessness, including migrants. Healey said about 75 individuals were expected to arrive at the Cass Recreational Complex, located in the city’s Roxbury neighborhood, before the end of the day. The complex can provide temporary shelter for up to 400 people, or about 100-125 families, as the state continues to grapple with an influx of homeless migrants. Photos You Should See View All 45 ImagesThere are also smaller emergency shelter sites in about 90 communities. People can actually wash," she said, referring to the Cass Recreational Complex.

Persons: Maura Healey, Michelle Wu, Healey, “, ”, Wu, Biden, Boston isn't, Clifton A, Braithwaite, ” Audra White, Cass, Brandon Johnson, Johnson, Sophia Tareen Organizations: BOSTON, —, Boston, Cass Recreational, “, Cambridge, Logan International, Cass, Associated Press Locations: — Massachusetts, Cass, Roxbury, Massachusetts, Revere, Quincy, Boston, “, Clifton, Logan, Chicago, O’Hare

☆ Target workers say a '15-minute' violation caused them to be fired for buying Stanley cups
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Target has fired dozens of workers for apparent violations of an employee purchasing rule. AdvertisementSeveral Target workers mentioned the 15-minute interval in conversations with BI, and the rule is periodically discussed in the r/Target subreddit when situations like this one arise, including with PS5 consoles. AdvertisementMartell said Target typically took pains to avoid firing workers. Advertisement"I think it's silly to kind of crucify someone and put them out on the street because they didn't know of a policy," Logan said. If you or someone you work with was fired from Target after purchasing a Stanley cup, please contact Dominick Reuter via email or text/call/Signal at 646-768-4750.

Persons: Stanley, it's, —, Troy Logan, Logan, Akylah Martell, Martell, Dominick Reuter Organizations: Workers, Service, Target, BI, Stanley, Business Locations: Texas, Montana

☆ China property stocks jump as Beijing takes steps to boost liquidity in the beleaguered sector
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

A newly built property is seen from the air in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, Dec 15, 2023. China's property stocks jumped after the country's central bank announced measures that would help boost the liquidity available to property developers. The CSI property index jumped 5.2%, while the mainland's broader CSI 300 added 1.8%. Shares of Hong Kong-listed Country Garden jumped 2.94%, Logan Group gained 5.17% and Longfor Group added 4.61%. The People's Bank of China and the Ministry of Finance said in a joint statement late Wednesday that these new measures will be valid until the end of 2024.

Organizations: Hong, Logan Group, People's Bank of China, Ministry of Finance Locations: Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, China, Hong Kong, Hang

☆ Mr. Beast posts video to X, receives thousands
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“MY FIRST X VIDEO MADE OVER $250,000!” MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, said in a post on the platform. He also shared what appeared to be a screenshot of X’s creator payment screen, showing the post had earned $263,655. But last week, MrBeast decided to test the X ad revenue sharing program by posting one of his old videos, about trying out various expensive cars, to the platform. Following his payment from X, MrBeast said in a post on the platform that he planned to give away the money he earned to “10 random people that repost this and follow me” on X. Progressive media watchdog Media Matters, for example, reported in November that an X user who had praised Adolf Hitler had posted about receiving around $3,000 in payouts from X’s ad revenue sharing program.

Persons: Influencer MrBeast, MrBeast, Jimmy Donaldson, Elon Musk, —, ”, Musk, Logan Paul, Charli, Dan Bongino, he’d, Adolf Hitler Organizations: New, New York CNN, Meta, YouTube, ’, X, Progressive, Media Locations: New York

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