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“I noticed that my family had already created a very welcoming environment for the Latino community, the Mexican community, the immigrant community,” said Café Ollín co-owner Jonathan Perez, whose parents opened the restaurant. NBC NewsThe restaurant has hosted queer singles’ nights, LGBTQ+ paint and sips and drag shows, providing a safe community space for all who enter. “I think it was still very much taboo and especially, in the Hispanic community, the Mexican community,” he said. Mole chicken served with rice, beans and tortillas at the Ollín restaurant. Perez said it’s all about having your family of chance, and your family of choice.

Persons: “, ”, Café Ollín, Jonathan Perez, ” Perez, He’s, Perez, it’s, It’s, Perez’s, Juan, Jonathan Perez Café Ollín, Trevor, Ollín, Leticia Organizations: NBC, East Harlem New Locations: New York, East Harlem, Ollín, East, East Harlem New York, New York City, Mexico, Israel

☆ We should be learning from Chinese EV players, not shutting them out of Europe — auto bosses say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

European car CEOs criticize EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, urging learning from rivals. AdvertisementEuropean car bosses have a solution to the Chinese EV invasion — if you can't beat them, at least learn from them. In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, de Meo declined to comment on the EU's prospective tariffs on Chinese automakers. Stellantis has partnered with Chinese EV firm Leapmotor, which has given it exclusive rights to sell Leapmotor's EVs outside of China. "We need to understand where the Chinese automakers are strong, and through our investment in Leapmotor we have a perfect transparent understanding of what makes the difference.

Persons: —, Stellantis, Oliver Zipse, BYD, Luca de Meo, de Meo, Henry Ford, Carlos Tavares, Tavares Organizations: Leapmotor, Service, Paris, BMW, European Union, Mercedes, EU, Renault, Fiat, Citroen, Bloomberg, EV, Jeep, Business Locations: China, Europe, Germany, Paris, United States, Leapmotor

☆ I left London for a little town in Latvia. It lacks certain luxuries, but it's a safer, easier place to raise a kid.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Ashley Couto | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Vitor Urbano moved from London to Latvia for a quieter life before his child was born. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Vitor Urbano, a freelancer who moved from London to Latvia. I moved from Sintra, Portugal, to London in 2011. We chose Latvia so my partner could have better opportunitiesThere were two obvious choices of where to live: Portugal or Latvia, where my girlfriend is from. Across the board, things are more expensive in London, but the remuneration is way higher than in Latvia.

Persons: Vitor Urbano, —, I'd, that's Organizations: Service, London Locations: London, Latvia, Sintra, Portugal, EU, Saldus, Latvian

For decades, an icy moon of Jupiter has been considered one of the most promising places to search for extraterrestrial life in the solar system. As early as midday Monday, NASA plans to launch a new robotic mission to Jupiter. Dubbed Europa Clipper, the probe is the largest spacecraft it has ever built for a planetary science mission. Assuming the launch does not face any further delays, Europa Clipper is scheduled to lift off at 12:06 p.m. A mosaic image of Jupiter's moon Europa, obtained by the camera onboard NASA's Galileo spacecraft on Nov. 25, 1999.

Persons: NASA’s, Hurricane Milton, ”, Jordan Evans, Bonnie Buratti, “ We’re, ” Buratti, “ We’ll, “, we’ll, ” Evans, Galileo Galilei, Buratti, “ I’ve, I’m Organizations: NASA, Clipper, SpaceX, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Europa, NASA Europa Clipper, Cornell University Locations: Europa, Florida, Hurricane, Florida’s, Siesta, Italian

☆ My daughter hates her name because it's traditionally used for boys. I hope one day she learns to love how different it is.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Nicole Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My daughter says she wishes she had a more feminine name, but I hope she learns to love it. In the 1940s, there was a television actor named Kyle MacDonnell. AdvertisementI hope one day my daughter loves her name as much as I doWhile a part of me understands why my daughter takes issue with her name, I hope one day she learns to appreciate how different it is. According to The Bump, Kyle was ranked 4,600 for girl names in 2023. "They are also feminine, and no one mistakes them for boys," my daughter has told me on more than one occasion."

Persons: —, we'd, Kyle, Brooks, Kyle Richards, I've, Kyle MacDonnell, Ruth, James, Ryan, Craig, Cullen, Kylie, Niamh, she'll Organizations: Service

☆ Five athletes who’ve shone: A record-breaking marathon to a brilliant offensive display in the NFL
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Johannes Sasay-Wada | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Ruth ChepngetichKenya’s Ruth Chepngetich became the first woman in history to finish a marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes on Sunday. Chepngetich’s time of 2:09:56 smashed the previous record by almost two minutes as she stormed to victory in the Chicago Marathon. Stewart led all scorers with 21 points, grabbing eight rebounds and nabbing seven steals – a record for a WNBA Finals game. The running back leads the league with 704 rushing yards, nine touchdowns and has the second most yards per carry in the NFL to boot. Derrick Henry leads the NFL this season with 704 rushing yards.

Persons: That’s, Ruth Chepngetich Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich, Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa, Paula Radcliffe’s, Chepngetich, Michael Reaves, Kedebe, Kenyan strode, Kelvin Kiptum, Breanna Stewart Breanna Stewart, Stewart, –, Stewart dribbles, Dustin Satloff, Barclays Center – Stewart, Jack Flaherty, Dave Roberts, Kiyoshi Mio, Reuters Flaherty, Derrick Henry, Henry, Jayden Daniels, LaDainian Tomlinson, Jordan Mason, Tommy Gilligan, Tennessee Titan, Lamar Jackson, Khadija Shaw, Bunny ” Shaw, Olivia Smith’s, Shaw, Mike Egerton Organizations: CNN, MLB, Chicago Marathon, Kenyan, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, Liberty, Barclays Center, Lynx, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Dodgers, Mets, Dodger, Sports, Reuters, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, NFL, Ravens, Washington, Pro Football Hall of, USA, AFC North team’s, Baltimore, Manchester City, Liverpool, Anfield, League, Man City, City, Barcelona Femení, UEFA Women’s Locations: Windy, New York, Minnesota, Burbank , California, Tennessee, Jamaica

☆ Can these ultra-exclusive luxury destinations help extend your life? They’d certainly like to try
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Or residents can indulge in hyperbaric treatments, breathing in 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber which has shown promising anti-aging results. Ice plunges and saunas in renderings of the 122-story Six Senses Residences in Dubai, due to be completed in 2028. This year, a new offering by Equinox includes biomarker testing and customized coaching for fitness, nutrition and recovery. A quest for peak performanceContinuum Club, located in New York City, takes a similar approach to health with the help of AI. Paul Bundy“(Can) you ski longer, hike faster, push the human potential and boundaries within recreational modalities?” Zhang posed.

Persons: ”, Kevin Cavaco, Harley Pasternak, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Halle Berry, he’s, I’ve, Bryan Johnson, —, ’ biometrics, Tom Wingert, Brian Berkowitz, We’ll, “, we’re, ‘, what’s, Wingert, Matthew McConaughey, Ken Hayden, Christian Davies, Davies, Covid, Priya Mrinal, Woods Bagot, Reed Hastings, Jenny Holzer, James Turrell, Arthur Jafa, Paul Bundy, Alex Zhang, Paul Bundy “, Zhang, We’re, Pasternak Organizations: CNN, Dubai Marina, Dubai, Apple, Equinox, Continuum, Continuum Club, Netflix Locations: Dubai, Prairie, Switzerland, Lanserhof, Austria, New York City, Sedona , Arizona, Arizona, Sedona, Dubai Marina, Utah, Aspen, Deer, it’s

☆ Singaporeans are used to paying less than $5 for a meal. This 30-year-old chef charges double, and diners keep coming.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

She went on to open a hawker stall selling prawn noodles, which later expanded into a casual eatery. When Dave Pynt, the chef-owner of Australian-inspired barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends, visited her school for a guest lecture on wood-fire cooking, she was intrigued. Shifting the focus to local cuisineA bowl of prawn noodles costs between SG$14 to SG$20 at Zhup Zhup. A hawker stall seemed like the perfect sandbox to test her ideas without spending a lot on overhead costs. The challenges of running a hawker businessThree years in, the hawker stall had just managed to earn back its capital.

Persons: Gwyneth Ang, Ang, —, she's, Erin Liam, Dave Pynt, hawker, Erin Liam So, pao, Darren Ang, Pynt, Erin Liam Singapore's, Teo Kay Key, Cherry Tan, Shanice Lim, nasi, Lim Organizations: Michelin, Service, Business, Culinary Institute of America, hawker, Department of Statistics, Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore Airlines Locations: Singapore, New Bahru, hawker, Macpherson, Pynt

For Love & Money is a column from Business Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader won't be able to afford to visit their friend when she moves. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. I imagined us living as roomies in the retirement home someday," keep your love for your friend front and center. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form .

Persons: —, I'm, We're, aghast, Marco Polo, We're millennials, doesn't Organizations: Business, Service Locations: California

☆ Ruth Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon world record in Chicago
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich obliterated the women’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday as she completed the course in 2:09:56, becoming the first ever woman to break the 2:10 barrier. Chepngetich shaved almost two minutes off the previous world record of 2:11:53, which was set by Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa in September 2023, and secured her third ever race win in Chicago. Her new world record is still subject to the usual ratification procedure, according to World Athletics. “I fought a lot, thinking about the world record. The world record has come back to Kenya, and I dedicate this world record to Kelvin Kiptum,” she added, referencing her compatriot who set the men’s world record in Chicago last year and died in a road accident aged 24 in February.

Persons: CNN — Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich, Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa, “, ”, Kelvin Kiptum, Chepngetich, Ruth Chepngetich, Michael Reaves, Asefa, Kebede, Kenya’s John Koriri, Ethiopia’s Huseydin Mohamed Esa, Kenya’s Amos Kipruto, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug, Catherine Debrunner Organizations: CNN, Athletics, Kenyan Locations: Chicago, Kenya

☆ Ruth Chepngetich shatters women’s world record at Chicago Marathon
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Hunter Patterson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Kenyan distance runner Ruth Chepngetich completed the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56 on Sunday, smashing the women’s full marathon world record. WORLD RECORD ‼️ 🇰🇪's Ruth Chepngetich destroys the marathon world record in Chicago with an incredible 2:09:57 😮‍💨 That's almost 2 minutes faster than the previous world record 🤯 She finishes in 10th place overall of the @ChiMarathon 👏 pic.twitter.com/ftM1J0j1F1 — World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) October 13, 2024Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa held the previous women’s world record of 2:11:53, a feat she accomplished at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. AdvertisementSunday marked Chepngetich’s third win at the Chicago Marathon after taking gold in the 2021 and 2022 events. She dedicated her world record to the late Kelvin Kiptum, a Kenyan runner who died in a car crash in February after breaking the men’s world marathon record in Chicago last year. The world record has come back to Kenya.”Required reading(Photo: Michael Reaves / Getty Images)

Persons: Ruth Chepngetich, Chepngetich, hal Organizations: Chicago Marathon, Adv

☆ Look inside an abandoned high school turned $3.3 million apartment complex—and 4 more multimillion-dollar dream homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Nicolas Vega Celia Fernandez Jennifer Liu | Nicolas Vega | Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

An abandoned baseball stadium is now a $14 million luxury apartment complexThe Stadium Lofts has 138 units and Stadium Flats, the four-building complex next door, has 144. "We designed it such that when you walked in, you felt like you were walking into a historic stadium rather than an apartment building," Watson said. They turned an old school into a 31-unit apartment building"Bowtie High" was converted into a 31-unit apartment building. After enlisting real estate investor Adam Colucci and developer Dan Spanovich, the trio bought the abandoned Bowtie High for $100,000. They embarked on an 18-month renovation beginning in 2020 to turn it into an apartment building.

Persons: Michael Potter, Michael Cox, John Watson, Cox, Watson, Alexis Zakis Jesse Wig, Adam Colucci, Dan Spanovich, Katie Tarasov, Joe Sobczak, Sobczak, Peter Bittner, Sheila Consaul's, Consaul, Rubia Daniels Organizations: CNBC, Indianapolis Indians, Sobczak, San Francisco International Airport, San Carlos Airport, SFO, U.S . Air Force, Historic Lighthouse, Washington D.C Locations: Indianapolis, Tuolumne County, Bay, Yosemite, Fairport, Ohio, Lake Erie, Washington, Headlands Beach, Italy

☆ I stopped saving for my son's college tuition. I decided to save for my forever home instead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Ashley Archambault | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But I recently decided to stop saving for his tuition because there are other paths he could take. AdvertisementMy son is still young enough for me to save up quite a bit of money for his college tuition. Each year, I planned to save about $10,000 for his college tuition. Some high school programs even allow students to graduate with certificates at no cost to families. I feel better about working hard to save up for my forever home in a town I know I'll be happier in instead of saving up for costly college tuition that may not lead anywhere.

Persons: —, I've, he's, he'll Organizations: Service Locations: Gainesville

☆ Where you should look for a job if you can't break into consulting, according to a Harvard career advisor
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A Harvard career advisor says there are other ways to jump-start your career beyond consulting. Related storiesThat's where dedicated early-career programs come in. AdvertisementNg said those are the exact kinds of perks that new grads can get at companies with early-career programs. Ng has compiled a list of more than 1,000 companies that have early-career programs. As for the tech companies with dedicated early-career programs, his list includes companies such as Nvidia, PayPal, Snap, Dropbox, Zoom, and Workday.

Persons: —, Gorick Ng, they're, Ng, he's, Z, Young, gunning, Grainger, He's, Goldman Sachs, Piper Sandler, it's, there's Organizations: Harvard, Service, Harvard University, Consulting, GE, Fifth Third Bank, Aon, CNBC, NBC Universal, Nvidia, PayPal, UBS, Deutsche Bank

☆ I moved from the US to South Africa 3 years ago. It's easier to achieve the American dream here.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Christian Salafia, a 51-year-old semi-retired American, moved to South Africa in 2021. I moved to South Africa for my now-wife three years ago. Courtesy of Christian SalafiaDiscovering South AfricaWhen I stepped out of the plane for the first time in South Africa, I felt immediately relaxed. Christian Salafia and his wife Kim when he moved permanently to South Africa in August 2021. Everyone here knows South Africa has its problems — electricity, water, corruption, and crime — but it doesn't seem to faze anyone.

Persons: Christian Salafia, —, I've, Kim, Covid, Salafia, we're, you've, it's Organizations: Service, US Navy, Facebook, Christian, Central America Locations: American, South Africa, Florida, New, Tallahassee , Florida, Africa, Western, Romania, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Central

☆ As a single mom, finances can be tight. Taking my son to Legoland was a good way to teach him about money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Deborah Goldstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

As a single mom, finances can be tight, and I needed to figure out how to make it happen. At the start of every day during our trip, we talked about our budget and how to spend money. However, as a single mom, finances can be tight, and I knew it would take some strategic planning and scrimping to make the trip happen. He wanted a $150 Lego set at Legoland, so he knew he had limited funds to spend elsewhere. What he'll remember is seeing the panda at the San Diego Zoo and driving the cars at Legoland.

Persons: —, I'm, I've, I'd, He'd, Noah, wouldn't, Deborah Goldstein Organizations: Service, Lego, SeaWorld, San Diego, San Diego Zoo Locations: Legoland, San Diego, Oregon, California, San, SeaWorld, La Jolla

The classic American dream of owning a home with a white picket fence has never looked more different. But when buyers get creative, is it worth the money? From converting an abandoned high school to luxury apartments, to decommissioning an airplane and setting it up in the woods, these homeowners defy all odds of convention. Take a look inside all of the unique homes in this special abandoned properties episode of Unlocked.

☆ Billionaire founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: One 'stupid' strategy nearly cost me my business
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Natalie Wu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Todd Graves' high-risk funding strategy for Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers was a bold gamble that almost cost him his dream. Today, the co-CEO and founder of Raising Cane's is worth an estimated $9.5 billion, according to Forbes, thanks to his over 90% ownership stake in the company. When he was growing the chain, Graves said he took out loans with private investors at a 15% interest rate. "I tell entrepreneurs, 'Don't do that,' because my dream almost just went away," Graves told the "Trading Secrets" podcast in May. Today, Graves makes sure his company has less than three dollars of debt for every dollar it owns, he told "Trading Secrets."

Persons: Todd Graves, Forbes, Graves Organizations: Hurricane Locations: Alaska, Baton Rouge

☆ Ryan Williams: The 17-year-old sensation starring for Alabama and earning praise from LeBron James and Serena Williams
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Ryan Williams’ extraordinary 75-yard touchdown with just over two minutes remained was the decisive score in No. Former tennis superstar Serena Williams even jokingly remarked at how “impressive” her 17-year-old “cousin” has been doing at Alabama. “Whether Ryan ever catches a ball again for the rest of his career, he’s already entrenched himself in Alabama tradition for that play,” Kelly told CNN. It was when the pair reversed roles – Ryan Williams now catching passes – that Kelly, whose office was overlooking the practice field, realized the young athlete’s potential as a receiver. And with Saraland in need of a receiver, Kelly decided to throw Williams in, a decision which ultimately paid dividends.

Persons: Ryan Williams ’, Williams, LeBron James, Chris Paul, JJ Watt, Dez Bryant, Serena Williams, ”, Jeff Kelly, Bryant, Denny, Ryan, he’s, ” Kelly, “, ” Williams, Steve Limentani, Kelly, Jarel Williams, West Virginia –, – Ryan Williams, Bo Nix, Julio Jones, JaMarcus Russell, “ Ryan, Carly Mackler, ’ Williams, Kelly can’t, Alabama’s Bryant, Amari Cooper, Calvin Ridley, Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, Jameson Williams, Brandon Sumrall, He’s Organizations: CNN, Crimson Tide, Georgia, Georgia Bulldogs, football, West Virginia, Alabama, Football, Denver Broncos, Pro, Mr, Seattle Seahawks, Western, NFL, University of Alabama Locations: Georgia, Alabama, Saraland, “, Western Kentucky, ” Alabama

☆ Skims wants to be the new Nike. Brand experts say that's a pipe dream.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Skims CEO Jens Grede compared the Kim Kardashian-fronted brand's successes to Nike in the 1990s. Grede told the FT that, like Nike, Skims "exists at the intersection of culture and commerce." According to Jens Grede, the CEO of Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand, Skims' hero is Nike — though, to be clear, not the Nike of today. AdvertisementKim Kardashian (L), Jens Grede (C), and Emma Grede (R) pose with the Amazon Innovation Award during the 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards. Kim Kardashian describes herself as the face of the Skims brand.

Persons: Jens Grede, Kim Kardashian, Grede, —, Kim Kardashian's, Skims, Emma Grede, Kardashian, Jens, Jenner, Khloé Kardashian's, Kylie Jenner's, Dimitrios Kambouris, Isabelle Aleksander, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, Aleksander, Matthew Quint, Kim, Quint, Jamie McCarthy, Spike Lee, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras Organizations: Nike, Brand, Service, Financial Times, Skims, Amazon, JDO, Team USA, NBA, WNBA, USA, Center, Global Brand Leadership, Columbia Business School, Star, Kim Locations: Nike —, Skims

☆ Natalie Nakase becomes WNBA's first Asian American head coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Kimmy Yam | Kimmy Yam Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Nakase, assistant coach of the Las Vegas Aces, was announced Thursday as the head coach of the expansion Golden State Valkyries, who are based in San Francisco and will begin play in 2025. It makes her the first Asian American head coach in the league. Fast forward nine years later, I’m sitting here, in Golden State,” Nakase said at a news conference. But she’s going to be a great head coach because of the care factor, her perfectionism and laugh,” Hammon said. She’s going to work hard, and she’s a true grinder."

Persons: Natalie Nakase, “, I’m, ” Nakase, Nakase, Becky Hammon, Hammon, ” Hammon, “ She’ll, ”, Tyler Marsh, you’re, Syd Colson, She’s, Ty Lue, ” Lue Organizations: Las Vegas Aces, State, Golden State, Aces, Twitter, opp, UCLA, National Women’s Basketball League, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Clippers Locations: San Francisco, American, Golden State

☆ Kiké Hernández powers Dodgers past Padres and into NLCS: Takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Fabian Ardaya | Dennis Lin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

Yoshinobu Yamamoto rebounded from his shaky postseason debut to have a stellar start, and the Dodgers’ bullpen was nearly perfect again. Both Dodgers runs scored on solo home runs off Yu Darvish, who was otherwise brilliant. The Dodgers will face the New York Mets for the pennant, with Game 1 of the NLCS starting at 8:15 pm ET on Sunday. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Imagn Images)Kiké Hernández continues his October legacyDave Roberts didn’t need a reason to include Kiké Hernández in his lineup on Friday. Ample credit belongs to the Dodgers bullpen and Yamamoto, who finally avoided being knocked around by the San Diego lineup.

Persons: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Yu Darvish, Evan Phillips, Alex Vesia, Michael Kopech, Blake Treinen, Jayne Kamin, Kiké Hernández, Dave Roberts didn’t, Kiké, ” Roberts, Hernández, burnishing, It’s, ” Hernández, “ You’ve, Mike Shildt, Victor Rodriguez, Fernando Tatis Jr, ’, Yamamoto, Roberts, ” Yamamoto, Tyler Anderson, Harry Organizations: ANGELES, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League, San Diego Padres, Dodgers ’, Dodgers, New York Mets, Dodger, Chicago Cubs, ” Padres, Padres, San Diego

☆ Chappell Roan on the surprising Grammy award she really wants to win
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Most musicians dream of winning a Grammy, but there’s only one award Chappell Roan is aiming for. So what better way to cap off her mega year than by winning her first Grammy Award? Creative director Ramisha Sattar and recording artist Chappell Roan. Universal Music Group“Please, please, please put some type of energy, a spell, whatever, that we get nominated for the Grammy,” Roan said in the video. “She is just as much Chappell Roan as I am, honestly,” Roan told CNN.

Persons: Chappell Roan, ”, Taylor Swift, Roan, “, “ I’ve, I’ve, Ramisha Sattar, ” Roan, “ It’s, Kamala Harris, Sattar, Gen Z Lisa Frank, ” Sattar, Chappell Organizations: CNN, Austin, MTV, Recording, Universal, ” Universal Locations: Roan, Instagram

☆ I thought I wanted my life to be like 'Gilmore Girls'— until I started rewatching the series with my daughters
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Holly Garcia | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Rewatching my fall fave, "Gilmore Girls," as a parent feels less nostalgic and more painful. AdvertisementI found "Gilmore Girls" my first year of high school, and I'd never felt more seen. "Gilmore Girls" felt fun and fresh. When "Gilmore Girls" initially ran, I knew nothing about relationships, especially healthy ones. My daughters and I won't be cozying up on the couch to rewatch "Gilmore Girls" every fall, and that's OK. Maybe we'll find a new comfort show to enjoy together.

Persons: Gilmore, shouldn't, —, I'd, Rory, Lorelai's, Lorelai, it's, Dean, Rory's, Warner, Christopher Organizations: Service, WB, Yale, Warner Bros, Netflix

☆ I moved to the US from India and took out a $59K loan to follow my dream of landing a job in Big Tech. My risk paid off.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I've been interested in computers since I was a child and wanted to pursue a career in computer science since the eighth grade. I did my bachelor's degree in computer science at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology in India from 2012 to 2016. I sat the exam and got decent marks, so I applied for several master's degrees in computer science in the US in 2017. I got into the computer science master's program at Stony Brook College in New York to start in 2018. All the computer science students worked and lived on the same campus – it felt competitive, but also motivating.

Persons: Shireen Nagdive, Nagdive, —, I've, I'd, Salesforce, haven't, I'm, you've Organizations: Service, Salesforce, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Stony Brook College, Microsoft, Bay Area Locations: India, Silicon Valley, Kalyan, Mumbai, New York, America, Stony Brook, Long Island, Washington, Bay, Silicon, California

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