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☆ What happens when Taylor Swift wears your brand? One business reached its monthly sales goal in a day.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

It was a $75 velvet mini skater dress from Little Lies, a small business in Scotland. The green dress Swift wore. When Swift wore the Little Lies dress, the business hit its month's sales target in a day. Meanwhile, Robertson is waiting for perhaps another Swift boom: The night Swift wore the Little Lies dress, she ordered a "whole bunch of other stuff," Robertson said. Have you bought something Taylor Swift wore or experienced the Swift bump at your business?

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☆ The Dark Reality of Being a Princess in the British Royal Family
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

To millions, it appeared to be the reality for Princess Diana, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle. By making the fairy tale feel real, the royal family appears far more accessible — and the British tabloids are more than happy to help. David Levenson/Getty ImagesMeghan and Harry's royal tour of Australia 35 years later stirred up those same bitter feelings among the royal family, the prince recalled in "Harry & Meghan." Princess Diana. More often than not, the princesses marrying into the royal family earn the public's loyalty and love, not those born into the monarchy.

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☆ Florence’s famed Ponte Vecchio to be restored to former glory with two-year makeover
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Barbie Latza Nadeau | Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —In the seven centuries since the Ponte Vecchio was first built in Florence, Italy, the bridge has watched the city changing around it, surviving floods, fires and the Nazi invasion in World War II. Now, the famed bridge itself is getting a two-year makeover, at the cost of about €2 million, to restore it to its former glory, the city of Florence and the Marchesi Antinorini winemakers announced on Wednesday. “This is a historic project because Ponte Vecchio has never had a restoration intervention of this technical complexity,” Florence’s mayor Dario Nardella told reporters on Thursday. Such is the Ponte Vecchio’s significance that it was the only bridge across the Arno River spared by the retreating German army towards the end of World War II. Previous replacement joints will be upgraded, the stone itself will be strengthened and the footpath’s stone will be restored too.

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☆ 'Pretty privilege' in job interviews is a real thing, say experts. But you have more control than you realize.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewA TikTok creator who makes life and career advice content gave her top tip for job interviews in a recent video. "Pretty privilege" is a real thing in job interviews. We don't live in an ideal worldMcGoff told BI that in her video, she didn't mean that people should "look sexy" in a job interview. Women shouldn't be expected to wear makeup to a job interview, for example. McGoff said overall, it's just a good idea to advocate for yourself when walking into a job interview, and making an effort in the way that suits you.

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☆ Humane's AI Pin reviews are decidedly mixed: 'Doesn't work half the time'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Humane's wearable AI pin became available nationwide today. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Humane says its wearable AI Pin, which it hopes will one day replace your smartphone, can do everything from making phone calls to projecting information onto the palm of your hand. That pretty much sums up my first three days with Humane's AI Pin," he wrote. The consensus seems that Humane's AI Pin is nowhere near replacing your smartphone, but it has potential.

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☆ 6 of the best looks at the Fashion Trust US Awards and 5 that missed the mark
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Fashion Trust US Awards were hosted in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. At the annual Fashion Trust US Awards, the nonprofit shared its mission of supporting young artists and helping them achieve global recognition. The brand's founder, MoAnA Luu, accepted the Fashion Trust US Jewelry Award on Tuesday night. Some of it was stunning, while other looks missed the mark.

Persons: Ashley Graham, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Heidi Klum, Storm Reid, —, Cynthia Erivo, MoAnA Luu Organizations: Fashion Trust, Service Locations: Beverly Hills, Nordstrom

☆ I spent over $1 million on a Victorian house that hadn't been touched in 70 years. It was crumbling and rotting, but I have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

When I was talking to my dad, who gave us advice, he was like, "You're buying a house that's old. It felt like a huge amount of pressure because this is a beautiful old house. Then the living room, bedroom, and spare bedroom are part of the way there. AdvertisementThe living room. We've got a mirror on the wall in the living room that my dad bought 35 years ago at Portobello Market.

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☆ Watches and Wonders 2024: The best women’s watches on show
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Sarah Royce-Greensill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Women’s watches have undergone something of a transformation in recent years, moving beyond an outdated “shrink it and pink it” design school of thought. Courtesy HermèsThe Cut is Hermès’ first new, in-house-designed women’s watch for 20 years — and it’s worth the wait. It also comes in rose gold, diamond-dusted white gold, and in two seriously special High Jewelry iterations which feature stripes of coloured hardstones. Courtesy ChopardBaby blue seems to be the hue for women’s watches this year, and Chopard’s new Happy Sport is a delicious example. Continuing the blue theme, it eschews razzle-dazzle for a confidently chic combination of white gold and lustrous lacquer, in a newly slimmed-down silhouette.

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☆ ‘They hit the jackpot’: How so-called ‘burglary tourists’ use visa waivers to target luxury US homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Josh Campbell | Jason Kravarik | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“She bought some beautiful antique jewelry, museum-quality jewelry.”Orange County, California, prosecutors allege a group of thieves hid in the hillside adjoining the Starr’s home, watched them leave with visiting relatives, and made their move. “They came over our fence, they broke through a window in the upper bedroom and came through that window,” Jeff Starr told CNN. When the suspects arrive – most often from South America, prosecutors say – they join sophisticated burglary rings that prey on luxury homes. They have WiFi jammers to stop the alarm company from being notified.”Some of the burglary suspects have used ghillie suits, like the one seen here, to camouflage their movements. Ventura County, California, alone attributed 175 residential burglaries to “transnational theft groups” between 2019 and mid-2023.

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☆ I shopped for spring clothes at Gap and Banana Republic, and I'm not sure I'd go back to either retailer
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I shopped for clothes and jewelry at Gap and Banana Republic, and neither retailer impressed me. Although I can afford to spend more money on clothing, I'd rather splurge on a meal or vacation. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt's been nearly a decade since I shopped at Gap or Banana Republic, but the retailers — both owned by parent company Gap Inc. — have been mall staples for as long as I can remember. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, It's, Richard Dickson Organizations: Republic, Service, Gap Inc, Mattel, Business Locations: Republic

☆ European police seize Lamborghinis and Rolexes over alleged $650M Covid-19 fraud
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Christian Edwards | Sharon Braithwaite | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Police have arrested 22 people and seized assets worth more than €600 million ($650 million) in connection with alleged fraud linked to the European Union’s post-pandemic recovery fund. The alleged fraud is likely to renew concerns about the misuse of the EU’s €800-billion recovery fund to help revive the bloc’s economy. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said a criminal organization is suspected of running a fraud scheme between 2021 and 2023 to swindle Italy’s recovery packages. The prosecutor’s office claimed the group used cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and offshore cloud servers to carry out and conceal the fraud. The United States has also attempted to crack down on alleged fraud involving Covid-19 relief resources.

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☆ Gen Zers and millennials love Cartier watches, with a few differences
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Millennials and members of Gen Z both love Cartier watches, but they prefer different styles. But online, fashion preferences have become more like a battle between millennials and members of Gen Z. Advertisement"There's a joke that millennials love the Cartier Panthère, and Gen Z loves Cartier Baignoires right now," Trang Trinh, a watch aficionado who runs the TikTok account Girls O'Clock, told Business Insider. Millennials vs. Gen Z: Cartier editionSo, why do millennials love the Panthère style? Panthère watches retail for prices between $3,300 and $134,000, and Baignoires cost between $6,900 and $102,000.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Intel, Spotify, Ulta Beauty and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Spotify Technology – The music-streaming company popped more than 8%. Bloomberg reported that Spotify is upping prices for its premium subscription service within several markets, including the U.S. Ford Motor announced that first-quarter U.S. sales rose 7% from a year ago, while electric vehicle sales jumped 86%. SoFi Technologies – Shares of the financial technology company rose 4.7% after Needham initiated coverage with a buy rating . GE Aerospace – GE Aerospace surged more than 6%, a day after the conglomerate once known as General Electric completed the spinoff of its power business.

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☆ Gold smashes record again as U.S. inflation worries loom
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold prices extended a record run on Wednesday as concerns of rising inflation boosted demand for gold as a hedge, with bullion traders shrugging off doubts over an imminent U.S. interest rate cut and rising Treasury yields. Gold prices extended a record run on Wednesday as concerns of rising inflation boosted demand for gold as a hedge, with bullion traders shrugging off doubts over an imminent U.S. interest rate cut and rising Treasury yields. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $2,286.24 per ounce, as of 0406 GMT, and hit a record high of $2,288.09 earlier in the session. Data this week showed U.S. manufacturing unexpectedly rebounded, with the rise in raw materials prices triggering fears that inflation could resurge. "With commodity prices rising in general, it brings the risks of another round of inflation - so perhaps investors are hedging for inflation," Simpson said.

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☆ How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( David W. Chen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Then this year, Ms. Gamble, a retired X-ray technician, faced a 20 percent spike in her property tax bill. With no other way to pay it, she began to empty her home of 34 years in the Denver suburb of Littleton, one memento at a time. “Every knickknack I have, everything I don’t use, I’m selling,” said Ms. Gamble, 84, who has asked officials in neighboring Douglas County about applying for subsidized housing. I think I need to use two credit cards to do it. And I’m going to have to pay interest on those.”

Persons: Marleen Gamble, Gamble, ” Organizations: Social Security Locations: Denver, Littleton, Douglas County

☆ Singapore convicts first suspect in record money laundering case
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Clement Tan | In Clemtan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A Porsche 911 Targa vehicle seized by police at a residence of Su Jiafeng, one of the suspects in the S$2.8 billion money-laundering case, in Singapore, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Singapore on Tuesday sentenced the first person to plead guilty in the Southeast Asia island-state's biggest money laundering scandal to a 13-month imprisonment. Public prosecutors went ahead with two counts of money laundering after an agreement to consider the remaining nine charges for sentencing. The Singapore police said it has seized around 6 million Singapore dollars ($4.44 million) worth of assets from Su. The value of all assets seized to date now exceeds more than 3 billion Singapore dollars, according to court documents.

Persons: Su Jiafeng, Su Wenqiang, Mercedes, Dior, Su Organizations: Cambodian, Public, Singapore, CNBC, United Overseas Bank Locations: Singapore, Southeast Asia, Philippines

☆ Images of Malaysian wild cats you’ve probably never heard of
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Nell Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

It is most famous for its tiger population, but eight other species of wild cats also roam, such as the clouded leopard, the bay cat, and the flat-headed cat. Sebastian Kennerknecht/PantheraThese wild cats are notoriously elusive and, besides the tiger, understudied. Despite this, almost all Malaysia’s cat species are classified as endangered, vulnerable or near threatened, due to habitat loss, poaching and climate change. Roshan Guharajan, project coordinator for Panthera Malaysia, focuses on the Malaysian region of the island of Borneo, which is home to five species of wild cat. By monitoring the different species, Panthera is hoping to gather information on population sizes, range estimates and the threats that they face.

Persons: Sebastian Kennerknecht, Roshan Guharajan, ”, Guharajan Organizations: CNN, Malayan, IUCN, Malaysia, Global Forest Watch Locations: Sabah, Borneo, Malaysian, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia, Asia

☆ Why the pioneering abstract painter Janet Sobel disappeared from the art world at the height of her fame
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Helen Stoilas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Edward C. Robison III/Courtesy The Menil CollectionSobel’s rise in the New York art scene was speedy — and short-lived. An untitled Sobel work, featuring totemic figured rendered in crayon and gouache on drawing pad paper. There’s a lot to still learn.”An untitled Sobel work, circa 1946. Courtesy the Museum of Modern Art/The Menil CollectionAn untitled Sobel work, circa 1946-1948. James Craven/Courtesy The Menil CollectionWhat the exhibition demonstrates above all is how innovative Sobel was, in both her media and methods of application.

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☆ 'Too few college-educated men': A look at why many women undergo egg freezing, and the costs associated with it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Women who choose to undergo reproductive technology procedures such as egg freezing face a long road riddled with obstacles. Here's a look into the driving forces behind egg freezing and the financial, social and emotional costs that come with it — based on personal experiences from women across the country. She wanted to remove some of the stigma around egg freezing and give her followers an inside look at the arduous process. The benefits are high, but so are the costsWhile the benefits of egg freezing are certainly enormous, so too are the associated costs. Many women need multiple egg freezing cycles, especially as they grow older and egg number and quality begin to deteriorate.

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☆ Hannah Hidalgo: Notre Dame star misses several minutes of Sweet 16 defeat while staff struggle to remove nose piercing
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Issy Ronald | Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

3 Oregon State on Friday in the Sweet 16, as its star player Hannah Hidalgo missed over four minutes of the game during which team staff struggled to remove her nose piercing. After playing the first quarter and scoring four points, All-American freshman guard Hidalgo was off the court for nearly half the second quarter as team staff struggled to remove her nose piercing with pliers. Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey told reporters that Hidalgo had worn a nose piercing all season without having to remove it. The Oregon State Beavers celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. However, Timea Gardiner scored 21 points, 11 rebounds and four assists for Oregon State, who next take to the court against South Carolina in the Elite Eight.

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☆ Dazzling selection of the world’s biggest, finest and most unusual gems unite in a single exhibition
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Julia Carmel | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“It’s really personal.”It’s easy to understand why: As the curator of mineral sciences for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, Celestian oversees the Gem & Mineral Hall. The 125-carat "Jonker I" diamond, one of the most storied gems of its kind in history. “The story goes: It was raining one day… and then because all the rain just washed away the sediment, they found a 726-carat rough diamond,” Celestian said. Courtesy the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles CountyA view inside the Hixon Gem Vault, featuring highlights from the "100 Carats" exhibition. Though nothing else is quite as rare, the other gems in this exhibition are unique, vividly colored, and mostly unseen.

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☆ 36-year-old founder of $2 billion company: ‘Being a young woman with little experience was like trying to run with boulders on my back'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Amber Venz Box always knew she wanted to run her own company. But when her marketing business got intensely popular, she was still in her early 20s — and she didn't exactly know what to do. When Box co-founded Dallas-based LTK in 2011, her goal was simple: Develop affiliate marketing tech to monetize her fashion blog. Today, LTK is a $2 billion company that connects influencers and bloggers with retail brands and their advertising dollars, but it didn't exactly go smoothly at first. "Being a young woman with little experience was like trying to run with boulders on my back, honestly," Box, 36, tells CNBC Make It.

Persons: Amber Venz, —, — Baxter, She'd Organizations: Dallas, CNBC

☆ BlackRock's Larry Fink says India's love for gold has done little for its economy and investors
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

India's fondness for gold has neither benefited its economy nor generated decent returns for investors, BlackRock Founder and Chairman Larry Fink said in his annual letter to shareholders of the world's largest asset manager. Nor has investing in gold helped the country's economy," Fink said. The country's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, purchased 4.7 tons of gold in February, taking its gold reserves to an all-time high of 817 tons, according to data from World Gold Council. Kavita Chacko, research head of India at World Gold Council, however, said recent record highs in gold prices could hurt demand for the precious metal in India. Indians' love for gold aside, the country's stock markets have been one of the biggest gainers in the Asia-Pacific region with major institutional investors positive on Indian stocks that have hit record highs multiple times this year.

Persons: Larry Fink, " Fink, Fink, Kavita Chacko, Chacko, — CNBC's Lee Ying Shan Organizations: BlackRock, Reserve Bank of India, World Gold, World Gold Council Locations: India, American, Asia, Pacific

☆ British Museum Sues Former Curator for Return of Stolen Items
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Alex Marshall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A judge has ordered a former curator who the British Museum says stole hundreds of artifacts to return any gems or jewelry from the institution that are in his possession. Officials also want Mr. Higgs to explain the whereabouts of other artifacts that they says the former curator sold online. The court documents state that Mr. Higgs disputes the accusations against him. At a High Court hearing in London, the presiding judge, Heather Williams, ordered Mr. Higgs to return any items within four weeks. Judge Williams also ordered PayPal, the online payments company, to disclose data relating to Mr. Higgs’s eBay accounts, including his transaction history.

Persons: Peter Higgs, Higgs, Heather Williams, Judge Williams Organizations: British Museum, eBay, PayPal Locations: London

☆ Anne Hathaway has kept her family life low-key in the press. Meet her husband and kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anne Hathaway has been married to Adam Shulman for 12 years, and they share two sons. Hathaway tries to keep her family life private, choosing not to reveal much about her children. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIn her latest movie "The Idea of You," Anne Hathaway plays a 40-year-old single mom who strikes up a romance with a 20-something boy-bander. But in real life, Hathaway isn't a single mom — she's been married to actor, producer, and jewelry designer Adam Shulman for 12 years.

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