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☆ Pizza chain sparks protests for doubling down on dessert referring to ex-D.C. Mayor Marion Barry and drug use
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Juliana Valencia | Juliana Valencia Is An Emmy-Winning General Assignment Reporter For Nbc Washington | A Contributor To Telemundo | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Washington-based &Pizza promoted a new menu item Monday called Marion Berry Knots, a dessert with marionberries. &Pizza on U Street in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. A statue of the four-term mayor stands outside the Wilson Building downtown, and Southeast Washington has Marion Barry Avenue SE. D.C. Council member Marion Barry at the end of an unfinished streetcar line in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington on Oct. 14, 2014. She “requested that the attorneys for the Estate of Marion Barry Jr. look into the matter and act accordingly,” the representative said.

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☆ Lucy Guo's second act: After the 29-year-old left Scale AI, she has the 'itch to build' something new
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Sri Muppidi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

But Lucy Guo, the 29-year-old cofounder of data labeling startup Scale AI blurs the line between the two archetypes. Yet this is the persona many have come to know since Guo left Scale AI in 2018. But, midway through the program, they pivoted again, this time to what would eventually become Scale AI. Lucy GuoThe idea of Scale AI came from a suggestion by one of their YC roommates, who proposed creating an "API for humans." Advertisement"The itch to build"After Scale AI, Guo decided to apply her learnings to a new entrepreneurial opportunity: investing.

Persons: —, Lucy Guo, Billie Eilish, Charlie XCX, Guo, she's, Adam D'Angelo, Alexandr Wang, Alex, Wang, Guo's, Cruise, Dave Fontenot, Kylie Jenner's lipsticks, Jake Paul's, Passes Organizations: Service, Business, Fry's Electronics, Carnegie Mellon University, Thiel, Facebook, Multicoin, Bond Locations: Miami, Fremont , California, San Francisco, China, hackathons, Quora

☆ Everyone wants to live in a Nancy Meyers home, but it won't happen overnight
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The quote encapsulates the role homes play in all of Nancy Meyers' films, from "Something's Gotta Give" to "The Parent Trap." AdvertisementThe homes in Nancy Meyers' movies feel true to lifeAs of Monday, there were over 8,000 videos on TikTok with #nancymeyersaesthetic. Diane Keaton in the Nancy Meyers movie "Something's Gotta Give." AdvertisementFor instance, some people fixate on the kitchens in Meyers' movies, ogling over the massive islands or farmhouse sinks they feature. Camille Alexandra InteriorsHutman said to remember that you don't need to spend a fortune to find furniture that reflects the Meyers aesthetic today.

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☆ Millennial fiancées making $230,000 will 'constantly feel poor' unless they change their habits, says money expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Spending on travel, shopping, means 'losing money every single month'Going through their finances, Sethi found the couple has done relatively well at keeping their fixed costs in check. But a look at their discretionary spending showed that Maddie has good reason to feel anxious about their finances. "It's this compulsion to be at everything and live such a social life [that] just drains us," Paul adds. Having a big wedding for themselves is important to Maddie and Paul, as is their financial security, they reply. The idea of "keeping up with the Joneses" and lifestyle creep are common pitfalls because humans are social animals, Sethi says.

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☆ People say you'll regret not having kids. I don't, but I wish I had done something special to honor my decision.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Louisa Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"You'll regret it if you don't have kids," my friend's mom warned her in her 20s. Back then, in the 50s and 60s, it was assumed that everyone would have kids after they got married. I'm sure having children can indeed be one of life's most beautiful experiences, but I have no regrets. AdvertisementThis was partly because I never experienced a clear, decisive moment when I woke up and said to myself, "I don't want children." I don't mean we should've thrown a party, but rather, I wish now that we had done something simple to mark the transition.

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☆ We used to keep our finances separate, but combining our money improved our marriage
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Louisa Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My husband Barry and I got married in 1978, and for the first half of our marriage, he and I maintained separate finances. Our approach worked fine for the first few years because life wasn't very pricey where we lived back then in Bellingham, Washington. When Louisa Rogers and her husband Barry first got married, they kept their finances separate. We still had separate finances at the time. Combining our finances not only helped us relax, but we've also become more creative and generous both with time and money.

Persons: Barry, Louisa Rogers, I'd, we've Organizations: Palo Alto, USAID Locations: Bellingham , Washington, Palo Alto , California, California, Windy Hill, Alto, Palo, Oaxaca, Mexico

☆ From the ocean views to naming the crocodiles: 4 Citadel employees open up about life in Miami two years after Ken Griffin made Florida his new home
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Two of the people we spoke with moved from New York City, one from London, and one from Seattle. Citadel's Miami office overlooks the Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. Citadel and Citadel Securities also cover the cost of a weeklong visit to Miami for employees and significant others who are considering moving there. Cupjin Huang just started his job as a quant researcher for Citadel Securities this year. AdvertisementCupjin Huang, a quant researcher at Citadel Securities, in Miami with his dog Rufus.

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☆ I moved from the US to Ireland. Here are 11 things that surprised me most.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Alexis Mcsparren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Read on for some of the things that surprised me when I first got to Ireland. I thought a lot of the phrases in Ireland would be similar to what I heard in the UK. But I knew I finally adapted to the language when I found the words "thanks a million" (or "thanks a mil") and "bye bye bye … bye bye bye bye" after any phone call slipping off my tongue. Although it's been an adjustment, unpredictability is what makes Ireland feel like things are still run by people, not by algorithms and advancement. But my alcohol consumption has definitely increased since living in Ireland because socializing here often happens exclusively at the pub.

Persons: —, it's, Alexis McSparren, I've, I, I'm, there's, Alexis McSparren Small, There's, Alexis McSparren Leprechauns, Harry Potter, Tinker Bell, King Puck, Queen Puck, King Puck's, he's Organizations: Service, Business, Guardians, RyanAir, Hollywood Locations: England, Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Indiana, Moher, County Clare, County Meath, County Kerry, Dublin, Europe, Killorglin

☆ 'The Davos underground': A final take on the secretive parties of the world's rich and powerful
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +23 min

"That's when you get the good s---," said a Davos attendee who is regularly selected to join the exclusive backroom of the Annual Davos Wine Forum Tasting. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards JPMorgan took over the Kirchner Museum for its annual drinks event. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards The attire of the Davos set is decidedly not chic. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards The color of your conference badge determined access to World Economic Forum events. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Skiing and snowboarding post panels and broadcasting was another favorite pastime of some Davos goers.

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☆ Maryanne Trump Barry, Donald Trump's sister and a former federal judge, dies at 86
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Trump's older sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, has died. A former federal judge, Trump Barry was 86 years old. AdvertisementAdvertisementMaryanne Trump Barry, Donald Trump's older sister who served as a federal judge in New Jersey for more than three decades, has died at the age of 86, the New York Times and ABC News reported. Trump Barry, who stopped hearing cases after her brother's inauguration, was a key figure in the publication's reporting. I'm talking too freely, but you know," Trump Barry could be heard saying on the recording.

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Unable to afford a flight to Egpyt from Guinea, he drew a map of Africa in his spiral notebook and set off on a second-hand mountain bike. Four months and seven countries later, he is in Cairo with a full scholarship to Al-Azhar University, one of the world's oldest and most renowned Sunni Muslim learning institutions. Thousands of West Africans like Barry undertake risky journeys across the Sahara desert each year, searching for a better life. Barry arrived in Cairo on Sept. 5 and days later secured a full scholarship to Al-Azhar. He intends to return to Guinea when his studies are complete, to spread the faith that has taken him so far.

Persons: Mamadou Safaiou Barry, Barry, Barry pedalled, Azhar, Cooper Inveen, Alison Williams Organizations: Al, Azhar University, International Organization for Migration, CFA, Thomson Locations: Guinea, El Marg, Cairo, Egypt, CAIRO, N'DJAMENA, Egpyt, Africa, West, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Niger, N'Djamena, Chadian, Sudan

☆ Tech execs are buying $150,000 red-light therapy beds and $70,000 hyperbaric chambers for their wellness quests
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Big-ticket items included $150,000 red-light therapy beds and $70,000 hyperbaric chambers. It's not just tech bros who seem to be obsessed with health, wellness, and longevity trends. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Information, a subscription tech industry news site, recently conducted an anonymous poll of 500 subscribers' health and wellness habits. At Next Level Therapeutics, a wellness center in New York City, a 15-minute NovoThor full body red light therapy session costs about $55, according to its booking page. Among the general population, wellness trends like cold plunges and red light therapy are gaining popularity as the quest to live longer increasingly goes mainstream.

Persons: It's, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Bryan Johnson, Dustin Giallanza, they'd, James Carroll, Thor Photomedicine, Carroll, Keith Rabois, Miami Rabois Organizations: MLB, MLS, Mayo Clinic, Venture, Founders Fund, FDA, Miami Locations: Braintree, NovoThor, New York City, Mayo

☆ Chaos in the Hamptons: Tracy Anderson devotees gripe about $5,500 mats, $90 classes, and power struggles among 'queen bees'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Katie Warren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"You can't just work out; you can't just enjoy it," another former Hamptons trainer added. Several pointed out that TA's longtime Hamptons studio manager left just before the summer season, and a current Hamptons trainer said the manager hadn't been replaced. One person who attends drop-in Hamptons classes said she tried to get into classes for weeks but couldn't get off the waiting list. Katia Pryce, the founder of DanceBody in NYC, worked as a TA trainer more than 10 years ago. A-listers such as Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. have had TA trainers come to their Hamptons homes for private sessions.

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☆ Barry's CEO went from joining the gym to running the business in 11 years: I 'never expect to know what's next'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Chris Dilella | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

In 2004, at the age of 26, Gonzalez took his first Barry's Bootcamp class in West Hollywood. "I had someone that I was dating at the time kind of challenged me to take a class," Gonzalez recalls. In 1998, entrepreneur Barry Jay established the inaugural Barry's Bootcamp in West Hollywood. And that was really how I like cut my teeth and got, you know, even more obsessed with the business," Gonzalez says. Joey Gonzalez Barry's CEOAfter North Castle Partners invested and named him CEO in 2015, Gonzalez started to build a strong leadership team.

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☆ A day in the life of Erin Lichy, the new 'Real Housewives of New York City' cast member whose day job is selling and flipping luxury real estate
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She is also a cast mate on the rebooted "Real Housewives of New York City," premiering July 16. Her two jobs play off each other: One day Lichy might sell a dated $5 million condo on the Upper West Side. While Lichy works with sellers to maximize their profit when listing a property, she's dabbled in flipping properties, too. Lichy earned her real-estate license at 19 years old and received a master's degree in sustainable development from New York University. Five of the new 'Real Housewives of New York City' cast members with Lichy at right.

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☆ Why young workers are posting their before-and-after work routines on Tiktok — and why thousands are watching
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Content creators are sharing their routines before and after work on TikTok. Kakalecik has more than 16,000 followers on TikTok and is part of a growing number of 9-to-5 workers sharing their daily routines. But it's not just attractive to followers; creators find a sense of purpose when filming content, too. It's also for the content creators themselves. For Barbour, showing up on TikTok reminds him that there is more to life than work.

Persons: —, Jocelyn Kakalecik, swiping, TikTok, it's, Emmanuel Boateng Jr, Boateng, Kakalecik, Cameron Barbour, Barbour, It's, I've Organizations: Service, Productivity Locations: New York City, America

☆ VCs have swapped out tennis rackets and golf clubs for pickleball paddles. Here's why the sport has become one of the hottest hobbies in Silicon Valley.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Stephanie Palazzolo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years, becoming America's fastest-growing sport. From building relationships to escaping stress, here's why VCs are obsessed with the sport. In the background, pop music floated through the air as the group prepared for a trying battle of wits and athletic prowess — pickleball. Once reserved for the quiet neighborhoods of suburbs and 55-plus retirement communities, pickleball has exploded onto the tech and VC scene in recent years, investors say. A networking toolAnd other aspects of the sport make it an ideal pick for a hobby or networking tool, VCs added.

☆ Crypto lender Genesis reportedly owes creditors $3 billion, and is eyeing the sale of its parent company's venture assets to raise funds
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Crypto lender Genesis owes its creditors more than $3 billion, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Genesis' parent company DCG may sell assets in its venture portfolio to raise fresh cash. Genesis' lending arm took hits after FTX filed for bankruptcy, causing a liquidity crisis late last year. Digital Currency Group (DCG), the crypto conglomerate that oversees Genesis, is also looking to sell assets in its venture portfolio to raise fresh cash, per the Financial Times. In November, Gemini had to halt withdrawals for its interest-bearing product due to a liquidity crisis with Genesis, its lending partner.

☆ UBS: Buy this global confectionary stock which is poised to rise 36% from here
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It's time to snap up shares of Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut despite a slowdown in the global confectionery market, according to UBS. The Swiss investment bank has a buy rating on the stock and raised its 12-month price target to 2,500 Swiss francs ($2,692). UBS is not the only investment bank expecting this stock to rise. The median price target of 7 analysts, not including UBS, gives the stock a 23.4% upside from its current share price. Barry Callebaut is accessible to U.S. investors through its ADR ticker BRRLY.

Insider's experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). My mother was a smart economizer — she knew her financial priorities and focused on them. Following her example, I have never deprived myself but also don't waste money on big-ticket items. My dad taught me how to invest for the long termMy dad, meanwhile, was not only a saver, but an investor. We figured out that no one has a "market on the market," so to speak.

NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Donald Trump defeated his niece Mary Trump in a lawsuit where she accused the former U.S. president and two of his siblings of defrauding her out of a multimillion-dollar inheritance. Mary Trump's case had its roots in the 1981 death of her father Fred Trump Jr., Donald Trump's older brother, who left Mary, then 16, a profitable real estate portfolio. Now a 57-year-old psychologist, Mary Trump claimed that her uncles Donald and Robert Trump and aunt Maryanne Trump Barry were supposed to protect her interests but instead "squeezed" her out of tens of millions of dollars. The cases are Mary L. Trump v Donald J. Trump et al, New York State Supreme Court, New York County, No. 654698/2020, and Donald J. Trump v Mary L. Trump et al in the same court, No.

☆ Many Americans think of education and transportation as public goods, but they're actually heavily privatized. Here's why that's a problem.
▼ + stars: | 2022-01-29 | by ( Paul Constant | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Cohen said the privatization of public goods like education won't benefit the majority of Americans. Many fields that ordinary Americans assume to be public goods — public education, libraries, public transportation — don't fit that strict description. "In that definition, healthcare is a private good, not a public good," Cohen said. We're all familiar with the trickle-down claim that under a profit motive, business can provide public goods more efficiently than the government. "The alternative of private control over public goods is public control over public goods," he said.

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