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☆ Man caught attempting to smuggle 104 live snakes in his pants at China border
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Source: General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of ChinaImage of Chinese customs officers holding bags of snakes seized at the Futian Port shared on July 9, 2024A man attempting to smuggle 104 live snakes in his pants was caught at a Chinese border this week, according to the country's customs authority. Upon inspection of his trousers, officers discovered six sealed bags containing a variety of exotic snakes, including milk snakes, western hognose snakes, corn snakes, Texas rat snakes and bullsnakes. An accompanying video showed two border agents holding up large transparent bags filled with the multi-colored live reptiles, often sought out as exotic pets. While none of the serpents were venomous, at least four of the species are considered alien to China, which could constitute a violation of Chinese biosafety law. The customs authority said it would hold the man legally responsible in accordance with the law without specifying an exact punishment.

Organizations: Administration, Customs Locations: People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Texas, China

☆ I lived in Yellowstone National Park and watched tourists constantly make these 5 mistakes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Laura Forrest Hopfauf | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewYellowstone National Park isn't a theme park, and it's a mistake to treat it like one. During that time, he took a seasonal job in Yellowstone National Park, and we ended up living there for three months. I'd spent a lot of time in national parks prior to this, but the mistakes that I saw travelers consistently making here were shocking. AdvertisementIf you're going to Yellowstone — especially if you're visiting this summer — don't make these mistakes. AdvertisementYellowstone National Park is 2.2 million acres — don't make the mistake of spending your whole trip only seeing a series of popular spots that wouldn't even cover a single acre.

Persons: —, I'd, Kyle Sparks Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Yellowstone

☆ Silkworm satay? Singapore approves insects as food
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Heather Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Singapore’s state food agency (SFA) has approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in the country, according to a July 8 public circular addressed to food traders. Insects approved by the SFA include locusts, grasshoppers, mealworms and several species of beetle. “Insects are an overlooked source of protein and a way to battle climate change,” according to a 2022 report by the World Economic Forum. Live insects are commonly sold in Singapore as food for pets like songbirds and reptiles, but they could be a new and exciting option for human diners. “As the insect industry is nascent and insects are a new food item here, SFA has developed an insect regulatory framework which puts in place guidelines for insects to be approved as food,” SFA said.

Persons: nasi lemak, ”, Grasshopper tacos Organizations: CNN, SFA, ” SFA, World Economic, Grasshopper Locations: Singapore, Mexico, Thailand, Cambodia

☆ This side hustle can take as little as 30 minutes—and pay as much as $200
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

There's no shortage of easy side hustles to try, for those who are looking to add another income stream. You can take care of people's pets, rent out your house or apartment or do some virtual assisting. Another side hustle worth exploring is market research. Before launching products to the public, companies often test run them with potential users to get feedback. Here are several ways to do some market research and how much each could pay.

Persons: Sidehusl.com Kathy Kristof, they'll

☆ Persistent heat wave in the US shatters new records, causes deaths in the West and grips the East
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Many areas in Northern California surpassed 110 degrees, with the city of Redding topping out at a record 119 degrees. Due to the high temperatures, emergency medical helicopters were unable to respond, as the aircraft cannot generally fly safely over 120 degrees, officials said. Death Valley has reached or exceeded 125 degrees every day since July 4. “Death Valley during the summer has always been a bucket list thing for me. Well, high temperatures across (western Nevada and northeastern California) won’t get below 100 degrees until next weekend,” the service posted online.

Persons: —, Bryan Jackson, ”, Mike Reynolds, Chris Kinsel, Kinsel, it’s, I’ve, Natasha Ivory, “, ” Ivory, Fox5 Vegas, “ I’m, ” Jill Workman Anderson, “ Young, won’t, Tracy Housley, let’s, ” Housley, “ Let’s, Copernicus, Carlo Buontempo, Robert Shackelford, Rachel Ramirez, Angela Dewan Organizations: Los Angeles, Weather, West and, West and Pacific Northwest, Death, National Weather Service, Vegas, Atlantic Locations: Los, U.S, Death, West, West and Pacific, Northern California, Redding, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, Mount Charleston, Vegas, Oregon, Salem, East Coast, Baltimore, Lake Tahoe, Reno , Nevada, , California, Death Valley, Manchester, England, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Paris

On June 19, Tropical Storm Alberto, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico, became the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. “When it comes to hurricane and storm preparation, now is always the right time.”Protect your documents and valuables. Most homeowners’ policies do not cover flood damage, and flood insurance policies generally take 30 days to become effective. Move pantry items and a supply of bottled water to high, secure shelves, so they will be safer from floodwaters. Board up your windows to prevent leaks and broken glass, and, where necessary, secure doors with storm shutters.

Persons: Alberto, Deanna Frazier, Hurricane Harvey, ”, Alberto Moscoso, Kit, Mr, Acree, Dorian, Ramon Espinosa, Johnny Diaz Organizations: Tropical, Atmospheric Administration, New York Times, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Florida Division, Emergency Management, Social, Drug Administration, Disease Control Locations: Gulf of Mexico, Pacific, Wirecutter, Texas, Boquerón

☆ Beryl Live Updates: Over a Million in Texas Under a Hurricane Warning
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Kate Selig | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

On June 19, Tropical Storm Alberto, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico, became the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. If you live in a coastal area, it’s important to be familiar with community evacuation plans, evacuation zones and evacuation routes. “When it comes to hurricane and storm preparation, now is always the right time.”Protect your documents and valuables. Most homeowners’ policies do not cover flood damage, and flood insurance policies generally take 30 days to become effective. Move pantry items and a supply of bottled water to high, secure shelves, so they will be safer from floodwaters.

☆ Waymo's robotaxis are better than some San Francisco drivers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Waymo's autonomous driver is pretty damn smart, and aside from a few hesitations, the robotaxi offers a smooth, comfortable experience with competitive pricing against other ride-hailing apps. Lloyd Lee/Business InsiderWaymo's 5th generation autonomous driver could be best described as a safe but not an annoyingly cautious driver. It did the same thing to give itself more room when it detected a large parked bucket truck slightly in Waymo's lane. The expectation I had that the Waymo driver would be stiff, as the term "robot taxi" might suggest, was dispelled throughout the rides. The spokesperson said it's also possible I failed to notice something the Waymo car picked up.

Persons: —, San Francisco —, Uber, Lloyd Lee, Spokespeople, Lyft, Andrew Macdonald, Uber's, Waymo, Waymo's, BI's Peter Kafka, it's Organizations: Service, Business, Financial, SF, PACE, Jaguars Locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Pine

☆ Summer heat: how to keep your food safe, stay hydrated and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

California is likely to be especially hard hit, with highs passing 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in many areas. For instance, chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and ground beef should be cooked to at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. That applies to cooked meat like hamburgers as well as perishable salads like potato salad and cole slaw. Not only can raw milk harbor bacteria, but it is also possible that raw milk can transmit the bird flu. It wasn’t advisable for people to drink raw milk or consume products made from raw milk prior to the bird flu outbreak, and it certainly is not advisable now.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, cole slaw, We’ve Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, CNN CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, US Department of Agriculture Locations: Southwest . California

☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, Uber, Disney, PayPal, Spotify, Chevron, Netflix & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"We initiate coverage of Waystar ( WAY) with a Buy rating and 12-month price target of $32." Bank of America reiterates Nvidia as buy Bank of America said Nvidia was the "most-owned" stock in semis among fund managers. Bank of America reiterates Disney as buy Bank of America said it's sticking with its buy rating on the stock. " Argus reiterates Netflix as buy Argus said it's sticking with its buy rating on the stock. "We are maintaining our BUY rating on Focus List selection Netflix I nc.

Persons: Mizuho, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, it's, Nvidia, NVDA, AVGO, Piper Sandler downgrades CrowdStrike, Piper, Raymond James, Piper Sandler, Jefferies, RAPP, Stifel, MAUs, Wells, Roth, WULF, VIK, Horton, Guggenheim, Tesla, Kitty Organizations: Mizuho, Amazon, " Bank of America, Nvidia, Bank of America, AMD, Comerica, UBS, TEAM, Rapport Therapeutics, Life360 Inc, Spotify, Hess Corp, IT Services, Barclays, Viking Holdings, Citi, Disney, DIS, NBA, Susquehanna, PayPal, of America, Deutsche Bank, Uber, Deutsche, Netflix, Argus Locations: CrowdStrike, Chevron

☆ I spent $38,000 to take my toy poodle on a private jet to Japan. I want to plan a trip for my other dogs next.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Faye Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The second trip came with a significantly higher price tag of $38,000. Gladys TsoiOur first trip to Japan included two other poodle friends, while our second trip in April 2024 was a family affair with my parents and brother. For the second trip, we opted for a private jet both ways. Gladys TsoiOur second trip, which took place in April, lasted 8 days and covered 10 prefectures. Our road trip took us through Fukuoka, Oita, Yufuin, Kumamoto, Beppu, Nagasaki, Yanagawa, Sasebo, and Itoshima.

Persons: —, Gladys Tsoi, we'd, splurging, Hershey, Milo, mutt, Mount Fuji, Tsoi, Mount Aso, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Hong Kong International Airport, Hershey, Japan, Mount, Korean Air, Japan Airlines Locations: Hong Kong, Japan, Malibu, Tokyo, Hakuba, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Izu, Seoul, Inumo Shibakoen, Shibuya, Mount Omuro, Kyushu, Fukuoka, Oita, Yufuin, Kumamoto, Beppu, Nagasaki, Yanagawa, Sasebo, Nampuro, Milo

☆ The Science of Dogs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Emily Anthes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

My career as a science journalist began with a story on canine genetics. Over the two decades since, I have seen dogs transform from an academic afterthought to the new “it” animal for scientific research. In the United States alone, tens of thousands of dogs are now enrolled in large, ongoing studies. In today’s newsletter, I’ll explain why dogs have become such popular scientific subjects. Big dog dataFirst, an important clarification: Dogs have long been the subject of invasive medical experiments, similar to lab rats and monkeys.

Persons: Tasha, That’s Locations: United States

☆ I'm a housekeeper in Palm Beach earning more than I ever imagined due to the influx of young, wealthy families to South Florida
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Marta Magarelli, 60, a housekeeper in Palm Beach, where housekeepers are in high demand. Now, I work as the executive housekeeper for a family in Palm Beach, earning far more than I ever imagined. Even though I hadn't had experience as an executive housekeeper before, I never let that stop me from taking on a new challenge. AdvertisementThe number of employees in these Palm Beach homes can easily rack up. The market for housekeepers in Palm Beach has changed a lot in recent yearsPalm Beach is a very expensive ZIP code.

Persons: —, Marta Magarelli, It's, Housekeepers, hadn't, it's, I've, housekeepers, I'd Organizations: Service, Business, housekeepers Locations: Palm Beach, Brazil, America, Florida, South Florida, New York

☆ How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats)
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Emily Anthes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

This article is part of our Pets special section on scientists’ growing interest in our animal companions. Every dog has its day, and July 14, 2004, belonged to a boxer named Tasha. “And everything has kind of exploded since then,” said Elaine Ostrander, a canine genomics expert at the National Human Genome Research Institute, who was part of the research team. In the 20 years since, geneticists have fallen hard for our canine companions, sequencing thousands upon thousands of dogs, including pedigreed purebreds, mysterious mutts, highly trained working dogs, free-ranging village dogs and even ancient canine remains. (“I didn’t want to study dogs,” said Alexandra Horowitz, who has since become a prominent researcher in the field of canine cognition.)

Persons: Tasha, ”, Elaine Ostrander, pedigreed, Monique Udell, Alexandra Horowitz Organizations: National Institutes of Health, Human Genome Research, Oregon State University, “

☆ Famine Drove Jamestown Settlers to Eat Native Dogs, DNA Reveals
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Carl Zimmer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

This article is part of our Pets special section on scientists’ growing interest in our animal companions. For 30 years, archaeologists have been digging at Jamestown, the first permanent British settlement in America. Now, some of the most intriguing clues are coming from bones — not of the people who lived in Jamestown, but of the dogs. The earliest written records of European colonists make only fleeting references to dogs. Some European dogs helped hunt down deer and birds, while others were sent into battle: When Powhatan forces attacked Jamestown, English soldiers retaliated by setting dogs loose on Powhatan villages.

Persons: James, Powhatan Locations: Jamestown, America, Virginia, British

☆ A shower just for your dog is the new home status symbol
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

While healthcare and food constitute the majority of pet owner expenses, a new trend has emerged: dedicated pet wash stations. Related storiesDepending on the level of luxury, pet wash stations can cost homeowners between $400 and $2,000 to DIY, according to home-maintenance site The Spruce. The materials that will be used in a pet shower being developed by Highland Homes. Therefore, it's not surprising that many are enhancing their appeal by incorporating tailored features like pet wash stations into their builds. AdvertisementA dog spa in a Highland Homes property.

Persons: —, Sanju, Surtani, We've, that's, DINKWAD, homebuilders, it's Organizations: Service, Business, Highland Homes, National Association of Real Estate, Homes, American Pet Products Association, Highland Locations: Highland, Highland Homes

☆ I threw a $30,000 'divorce party' and tossed my wedding ring into the sea
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I hadn't expected it to be so emotional, but the high point of my divorce party was taking a slingshot and launching my wedding ring into the ocean. It might have cost $30,000, but my divorce party was worth every cent. It was one of the reasons I decided to celebrate my new look and new-found freedom with the divorce party. AdvertisementPhilipp kicked off her divorce party with a boudoir shoot —and a black heart cake. As for my wedding ring — a platinum piece from Cartier that I'd bought for myself in Copenhagen for $1,000— we had a mock ceremony when I pitched it into the sea.

Persons: —, Sabrina Philipp, — clapped, Philipp, Sabrina Philipp I, Bonnie, Clyde —, Ashlee Huff, hadn't, lacy, Dom Perignon, Cartier, I'd Organizations: Service, Chicks, Business, University of Florida, Cartier Locations: Bali, Australian, Europe, Scotland, Australia, Denmark, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, New York City, Miami, Canada , California , Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Miami Beach

☆ Jim Cramer's top picks for pet-centric stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As some of the market's hottest stocks take a pause, CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday told investors it may be wise to get into some "slowdown stocks," like companies with products related to pets. Cramer suggested the "post-Covid drought" in these stocks could be over and pinpointed three: online retailer Chewy , animal health care company Elanco and J.M. Smucker, which owns pet food brands alongside its namesake jelly products and snacks for people. Smucker's efforts to trim down its pet food portfolio. "I'm going with Smucker because of its distinctive shrink-to-grow-more-profitably lucrative narrative in pet food," he said.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Cramer, Eli Lilly, Elanco, J.M, Smucker

☆ Gigi Hadid gifted Taylor Swift a cat ring filled with hidden details. Now, everyone wants custom pet-themed jewelry.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Enamelling is an ancient, ancient craft and has been going since the Byzantine times," Fein-Hughes told Business Insider. Cece Fein-Hughes founded Cece Jewellery in 2021. AdvertisementThe gold ring features a portrait of Taylor Swift's cat, Benjamin Button. "And it kind of represents Taylor Swift, who is literally on fire at the moment doing her world tour." Swift has not been publicly spotted wearing the ring yet, but Hadid told Fein-Hughes the ring was a hit with the Eras Tour star.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Swift, — Olivia Benson, Meredith Grey, Benjamin Button — Swift, Karma, Gigi Hadid, Cece Jewellery, Hadid, Cece Fein, Hughes, Cece, Fein, it's, Taylor Swift's, Gigi Hadid's, Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Kendall Jenner's Doberman ., Benjamin Button, Benjamin, Travis Kelce's, Taylor, Cece Jewellery Fein, Gigi, @gigihadid, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Hughes, Forbes, Fein, Kendall Jenner's Doberman . Fein, Poets Department, Swift, Press

☆ The Costs of Caring for Pets
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Katie Thomas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Pets these days are just like us. Their health care is becoming more human, too — for better and for worse. Decades ago, animal care was relatively rudimentary. Veterinarians usually owned their own clinics, and the options to treat a sick or injured pet were limited. For pets and the people who love them, the advances are welcome.

☆ Don't skip that happy hour: Why losing work friendships is bad for everyone
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Madison Hoff | Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

With the rise of remote and hybrid work following the pandemic, work relationships have forever changed. AdvertisementHow workplace connections have changedWith remote work, developing a work-spouse relationship is much more difficult due to limited in-person interactions. Still, Pillemer said, relationships aren't all lost with remote work. AdvertisementWigert noted that work best friends, work spouses, and similarly strong work connections can lead to being "more engaged, productive, and committed to their organization." What is your experience with work friendships, work spouses, and loneliness at work?

Persons: Erin Mantz, Mantz, Zeno, skews, they'll, Ben Wigert, Wigert, Vicki Salemi, Salemi, Julianna Pillemer, Pillemer, Joseph Fuller, Fuller, X, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, New York University, Harvard's Business School, Work Initiative

☆ England players greeted by portraits of pooches dressed as royalty at Euro 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —England players will enjoy the ulti-mutt home away from home at Euro 2024, with portraits of their dogs dressed as royalty hung in their bedrooms at their base camp in the German town of Blankenhain. Conor Gallagher's Chow Chow features on his Instagram page frequently. Purr and MuttAmong them are midfielder Conor Gallagher’s fluffy Chow Chow, whose third birthday he celebrated a few weeks ago on Instagram, captain Harry Kane’s chocolate Labrador, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s Cavapoo and midfielder Eberechi Eze’s Shar Pei. Boasting a team stacked full of talented players, England began the tournament as one of the favorites with expectations that it might end the long drought of 58 years without a major trophy for its men’s team. But the team has faltered in its opening two games, holding on to defeat Serbia 1-0 before labouring to a 1-1 draw against Denmark on Thursday.

Persons: mutt, Conor Gallagher's Chow Chow, Mutt, Conor Gallagher’s, Chow Chow, Harry Kane’s, Jordan Pickford’s Cavapoo, Eberechi, Shar Pei, Harry Kane's Labrador, “, Gareth Southgate Organizations: CNN, England, Denmark, English Football Association, Slovenia Locations: Blankenhain, Labrador, Serbia, England

☆ ‘We’re Still Paying’: How Pets Became a Big Business
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Katie Thomas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Heather Massey brought Ladybird to the veterinarian when the 9-year-old mutt began having seizures. With the prognosis grim, Ms. Massey decided against further treatment at the animal hospital near her home in Athens, Ga., and Ladybird died four months later. scan and related care had cost nearly $2,000, which Ms. Massey put on a specialty credit card she had learned about at a previous vet visit. Not really,” said Ms. Massey, 52, who is disabled and does not work. For decades, veterinarians typically operated their own clinics, shepherding generations of pets from birth to death.

Persons: Heather Massey, Ladybird, mutt, Massey, ”, “, Ms Locations: Athens, Ga

☆ Here's the '800-pound gorilla' that has a top global strategist at Wells Fargo worried about a major market pullback — and 5 investments that can survive as AI hype goes overboard
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Scott Wren, a senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, recently noted that market breadth is abnormally narrow. He found that the five best performers in the S&P 500 accounted for nearly three-fifths of its exceptional 10.6% year-to-date gain through May 31. That fate will soon apply to the S&P 500, Wren warned. Such a sell-off would take the S&P 500 below 5,000 for the first time since April. "And it's tough to be patient when the S&P 500 set a bunch of all-time high records."

Persons: —, Scott Wren, Wren, Steve Sosnick, Sosnick, who's, it's, we've, they've, they're, we're, Goldman Sachs, There's, He's Organizations: Service, Wells, Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Business, Interactive Brokers, Wells Fargo Investment, Nvidia, Investors Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ Are We Loving Our Pets to Death?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Linda Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Pets are more popular than ever. The pet population in India hit 31 million in 2021, up from 10 million in 2011. And our pets are becoming ever more like us — or at least, that seems to be our goal. Now some animal welfare ethicists and veterinary scientists are wondering if, in our efforts to humanize our pets, we’ve gone too far. The more we treat pets like people, they argue, the more constrained and dependent on us our pets’ lives have become, and the more health and behavioral issues our pets develop.

Persons: ”, Annie McCall, we’ve Organizations: American Pet Products Association Locations: Europe, India, Seattle

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