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☆ An influential Democratic donor says Biden has 'misplaced trust' in a 'cabal' of 3 top aides
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewDemocratic megadonor John Morgan has joined the camp of people pointing fingers at President Joe Biden's top aides for his poor debate performance. That group includes Biden's senior advisor, Anita Dunn; her husband, Bob Bauer, Biden's personal attorney; and Biden's former chief of staff, Ron Klain. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementAnother longtime Democratic donor, Whitney Tilson, said in a Saturday post on X that he felt "deceived" by Biden's performance. Morgan and representatives for Biden didn't immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours.

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☆ RFK Jr., the man running as an alternative to Trump and Biden, just denied he barbecued and ate a dog
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fending off claims that he once ate a barbecued dog. Responding to allegations in a Vanity Fair article, he said that the carcass was that of a goat. The independent presidential candidate is running as an alternative to Joe Biden and Donald Trump. AdvertisementRobert F. Kennedy Jr. has been linked to numerous bizarre headlines — including an admission that he once had a worm in his brain — but things just got a lot weirder. A Vanity Fair article on Tuesday contained an allegation that the independent presidential candidate once ate a barbecued dog.

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☆ Biden is isolated and insulated by a team of top aides who strictly control the advice he's given, per Politico
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A senior administration official told Politico: "He doesn't take advice from anyone other than those few top aides, and it becomes a perfect storm because he just gets more and more isolated from their efforts to control it." One source close to Biden's campaign told Politico: "If I'm talking to Anita, and I say, 'what about X?' Related storiesA senior administration official Politico spoke to also accused Biden of being unpleasant to be around when he's being briefed. Advertisement"It's like, 'You can't include that, that will set him off,' or 'Put that in, he likes that,'" the official told Politico. "I think he has misplaced trust in these three people, and I believe he has from the inception," Morgan told Politico.

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American newlyweds Casey and Warner Haley traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica, for their honeymoon. The airport looked “like a scene out of a doomsday movie” Casey Haley wrote in a Facebook post. Food was running out at the grocery store and lines were “backing up to the back of the store,” Warner Haley said. “So we just had to go back to the resort and buy all the supplies we could from the gift shop,” Warner Haley said. What’s going to happen is what’s going to happen.

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☆ Here's how much it cost this Swiftie to chase his idol across 4 countries and 10 shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He added that he lived vicariously through Swift's music in his formative years. $230 on Eras Tour merchHe spent about $230 on official Eras Tour souvenirs, which included two t-shirts, one hoodie, and one crewneck sweater. Swifties are shelling out big time for the Eras TourJailani is not the only one willing to spend big bucks for the Eras Tour. A report by research company QuestionPro found that Swifties were spending $1,300 on average to attend the Eras Tour. According to Rolling Stone, a 27-year-old fan visited the Eras Tour 20 times across North America.

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☆ At Camp David, Biden's family is blaming his top aides and urging him to not end his run after a bad debate: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewIn the privacy of Camp David, members of President Joe Biden's family have criticized his top aides for his poor debate showing on Thursday, Politico reports. There, his family members blamed his political advisors and argued they should be demoted or fired, three anonymous sources told Politico. AdvertisementBauer played the role of Trump during mock debates at Camp David, while Klain led the debate prep, Politico reported. Increasing pressure to step asideFollowing Thursday's debate, Biden has faced increasingly urgent calls to step down. Related storiesDavid Axelrod, an Obama-era White House senior advisor, said on CNN after the debate that there was a "sense of shock" around Biden's debate performance.

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☆ Russia's former president said the US thinks it won the Cold War but is now on the verge of losing it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Russia's former President Dmitry Medvedev said that the US erroneously believes it won the Cold War. "What's more, it is now just one step away from losing it completely," Medvedev added. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRussia's former President Dmitry Medvedev said the US had erroneously "decided that it had won the Cold War." He added: "What's more, it is now just one step away from losing it completely."

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☆ 2 do's—and 1 don't—of planning a group vacation, from a travel writer who hates group trips
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

As a travel reporter, Victoria M. Walker knows that planning a vacation, even if it's just for yourself, requires some mental and financial gymnastics. "I'm not a fan of group trips," she says. Walker travels five to six times per year, but she's only been on five group trips total. "I say this, but I just came back from a fantastic group trip," she says. Even if, like Walker, you prefer to travel solo, there are some destinations that are better enjoyed with company.

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President Joe Biden’s dismal showing at the CNN presidential debate against former President Donald Trump resonated around the world, with foreign diplomats expressing shock and concern. “Hard to watch” is how multiple foreign diplomats described Thursday night’s debate between Biden and Trump. Trump even suggested he had spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about his “dream” of invading Ukraine. He also attacked Biden over the Afghanistan withdrawal and argued it was the reason Putin invaded Ukraine in 2022. Read more on how the world is reacting to the CNN debate.

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☆ 'Not having a candid conversation about budgeting' is the The No. 1 mistake people make on a group trip, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

On every group trip I've ever been taken there has been at least one awkward meal. Usually it's the breakfast after a night of arguments where someone dramatically declares they will be leaving early. Sometimes the relationships revert to their original forms once the vacation ends. Travel reporter Victoria M. Walker says there is usually one culprit responsible for group trip conflict: the budget. "Not having a candid conversation about budgeting is why these types of trips can go wrong," she says.

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☆ 4 key pieces of relationship advice from married psychologists who have worked with 40,000 couples
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Renowned psychologists John and Julie Gottman have interviewed 40,000 couples in quest to find out what makes love last. Through their research at The Gottman Institute, they've learned how successful relationships survive conflict and express affection. In an interview with psychotherapist and bestselling author Esther Perel, The Gottmans said one commonality most successful couples had was their ability to do "repairs." One of the Gottman's most concrete finding is that in successful couples, the ratio of positive to negative interactions during a conflict is five to one. And lo and behold: it was the couples who had maintained at least a five-to-one ratio (or more!)

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☆ A crisis comms expert says now is Gavin Newsom's chance to get what he wants: the presidency
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Aditi Bharade | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The high-stakes presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump wrapped up on Thursday night, and it went horribly for Biden. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. However, when asked later in September whether he intends to run for the presidency, Newsom's answer wasn't an outright "no." Representatives for Biden did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours.

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☆ 93% of singles want to be in a successful relationship but say dating is hard, recent survey shows: 4 behaviors that raise ‘red flags’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Despite the reputation dating apps have of not facilitating long term relationships, most users say a romantic partnership is the goal when using apps like Tinder or Hinge. More than half of men, 53%, say they want a relationship, according to a 2024 Tinder report. App users identified a few red flags that would cause them to not find the other person attractive. Getting drunk on a first dateThree-in-four singles don't want to get drinks on a first date, according to 2022 Hinge data. Being 'too into' InstagramThose who are "too into" Instagram or Snapchat come off as self absorbed, according to Hinge users.

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☆ Spending on a wedding gift? 'You don't need to break the bank to show your love and support,' says founder of Her First 100k
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Being in a bridal party is a notoriously expensive assignment. Not including a present, bridesmaids spend, on average, more than $1,600 being in a wedding, according to 2024 data from The Knot. This includes paying for a bachelorette party, bridesmaids dress, and engagement party gift. After enduring this cornucopia of expenses, the expectation to also purchase the newlyweds a wedding present seems excessive to me. But that doesn't mean you have to spend a ton on a wedding present, she says.

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☆ A Boeing whistleblower says he saw holes being drilled incorrectly on 787 planes, adding to the chorus of people speaking up against the company
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewAnother Boeing whistleblower has come forward, saying that he witnessed 787 Dreamliner planes being built in a manner that could lead to a "catastrophe down the line." Richard Cuevas was a Strom airplane mechanic who used to work as a contractor for Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems. He said that in 2023, he witnessed substandard manufacturing of the 787 planes' forward pressure bulkheads, which help maintain air pressure. AdvertisementHowever, in March, a few months after he reported his findings to Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems, he was fired from his job, the complaint said. Cuevas' lawyers and representatives of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, made outside regular working hours.

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☆ The International Space Station is getting the scrap, and Elon Musk's SpaceX is being paid close to $1 billion to do the honors
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

SpaceX has been chosen to drag the International Space Station out of orbit. NASA will give Musk's space exploration company $843 million for the mission. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNASA has tasked Elon Musk's SpaceX with building a vehicle powerful enough to pull the International Space Station (ISS) out of orbit. "NASA announced SpaceX has been selected to develop and deliver the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle that will provide the capability to deorbit the space station and ensure avoidance of risk to populated areas," per the statement.

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Although she did not publicly dissent to the per curium opinion, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was nevertheless highly critical of the court’s order avoiding a final decision in the abortion case. It was particularly wrong, Jackson said, because the court had for months allowed Idaho’s strict abortion law to remain in effect. “It is too little, too late for the Court to take a mulligan and just tell the lower courts to carry on as if none of this has happened,” Jackson wrote. The majority opts, instead, to dismiss these cases,” Jackson wrote. “But storm clouds loom ahead.”The liberal justice said she wanted the court to decide the case in full this term.

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President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally at Girard College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 29. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesAt tomorrow’s CNN debate, President Joe Biden is planning to attack his predecessor as being unfit for office and unworthy of representing the United States on the world stage. Faiz Shakir, Sanders’s 2020 campaign manager, told CNN it was a smart and effective strategy that earned a lot of media coverage, because of the nature of the announcement. “It works when you have actually relevant and new info to share, whenever that is,” Shakir told CNN. Democrats’ 2024 platform is still being drafted by the Biden campaign and Democratic National Convention operatives, sources say, making it more likely a later debate sees a heavier focus on policies and personnel.

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☆ How 'Inside Out 2' shows us anxiety 'can be motivating'—'It's there to keep us on our toes,' psychologist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke voice Joy and Anxiety, respectively, in Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2." One of the standout additions is Anxiety, a quirky orange character voiced by Maya Hawke. 'The way psychologists see anxiety is as a protective emotion'Originally, the character was animated to look more like a "villain," Damour says. "Irrational anxiety is when you overestimate the threat and underestimate your ability to do anything about it," Damour says. Damour hopes "Inside Out 2" communicates that anxiety can be a tool as much as it can be a nuisance.

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☆ These are the 5 US cities you should buy a home in before you get priced out of the housing market, says 'Million Dollar Listing' real estate investor
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Most of its residents are millennials, with its residents' median age being 33.6 years. As with Atlanta, most of its residents are millennials, with its residents' median age being 33.1 years. The median age of San Diego residents is 35.8 years. But it's also true that housing in San Diego trends toward the pricier end. San Diego, along with four other Californian cities, was marked as "impossibly unaffordable," according to the 2024 Demographia International Housing Affordability report.

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☆ If you use these 3 phrases you have healthier boundaries at work than most employees
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Almost half, 44%, of workers report feeling burned out, according to a 2024 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. One way to keep your job from draining you is to set boundaries around who you interact with and what tasks you take on. Here are three phrases that can help you set healthy boundaries at work and come off as a team player. You can say: "Yes and I just need to get to these other tasks. If you are on a deadline or have an overwhelming amount of work to do, these meetings can be extra frustrating.

Persons: Brandon Smith, I've, Robert I, Sutton Organizations: Society for Human Resource Management, CNBC, Stanford University

☆ Your Ford pickup could be one of the half million trucks being recalled for suddenly shifting gears
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ford has issued a recall notice for over 550,000 of its 2014 model F-150 pickup trucks in the US. The recall came after users complained that the trucks would suddenly drop to first gear. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. AdvertisementFord has issued a recall for half a million of its F-150 pickup trucks after receiving hundreds of complaints that they suddenly downshifted to first gear.

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☆ Astronauts from Boeing's Starliner were supposed to be in space for 8 days. Now they're stuck there with no scheduled return date.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Boeing's Starliner is stuck at the International Space Station — for now. The two astronauts on board arrived at the ISS on June 6 and were scheduled to spend eight days in space. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams went up to the International Space Station on June 6 after a series of delays that postponed the craft's launch by a month. The astronauts were originally supposed to stay docked in space for eight to 10 days, per a June 6 statement from Boeing.

Persons: —, Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams Organizations: ISS, NASA, Boeing, Service, International, Station, Business

☆ A US diplomat says US colleges need more Chinese students to enroll — but in the arts, so they can be walled off from accessing sensitive tech
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But he added that the US does need more Chinese students, too — just not in STEM. AdvertisementHe also cited security concerns about letting Chinese students access sensitive technology. But even now, Chinese students say that they have been facing extra scrutiny while entering the US. The Washington Post, citing online discussion forums, reported in March that Chinese students were questioned for hours at US border controls, or had their visas canceled without valid reasons. In April, the Senate passed a bill that, if signed into law by President Joe Biden, will force Chinese tech company Bytedance to sell video site TikTok.

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☆ Unmarried Chinese women have found yet another way to get over the stigma of being single: Flee to the West and get another degree
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewSome single Chinese women — fatigued from the social stigma of being unmarried and childless — are opting to run away altogether. These women — mostly millennials in their mid to late 30s — are taking to the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu to talk about their great escape to the West. These women, per their accounts, are enrolled in higher education in countries like France, the UK, and the US. In these diary-style posts, the women talk about how higher education in the West has been their ticket to freedom. AdvertisementLeftover womenThere are several push factors that may be motivating more Chinese millennial women to seek greener pastures abroad.

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