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☆ Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pete Davidson and more 'Saturday Night Live' stars reveal what they spent their first paychecks on
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

While Saturday Night Live is known for minting stars, the comedians whose careers have been launched by the show all started at the bottom of Studio 8H. Purchases ranged from shoes to furniture, but many of the cast shared a similar sentiment: first-year writers don't make as much money as you probably think they do. Here's what the SNL stars and alumni told the magazine:Pete Davidson: "Do you guys know what they pay us? Seth Meyers: "I went to, like, a Crate & Barrel and I got a really big couch and then I went to a Best Buy and I got a really big TV." It's not the first time that SNL stars have talked about how they've spent their money.

Persons: Pete Davidson, James Austin Johnson, Julia Louis, Dreyfus, Rachel Dratch, Sarah Silverman, Jason Sudeikis, Sarah Sherman, Cheri Oteri, Seth Meyers, Bowen Yang, Gucci, It's, they've, Davidson, Colin Jost —, —, Jost Organizations: 8H, New York Magazine, SNL, Saks, CNBC Locations: York, Staten, New York

☆ Rafael Nadal retires from tennis after Davis Cup Finals
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( James Hansen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain this November. He will finish his career with a 112-4 record at Roland Garros, where he lost his final Grand Slam match against Alexander Zverev earlier this year. Alongside Novak Djokovic, Nadal and Federer formed the ‘Big Three,’ winning 66 Grand Slam titles between them to date with Djokovic still an active player. GO DEEPER What's it like to play Rafael Nadal on clay? Nadal is expected to play with Carlos Alcaraz at the Davis Cup, who is already a four-time Grand Slam champion at 21.

Persons: Rafael Nadal, ”, ” Nadal, Roland Garros, Alexander Zverev, Roger Federer’s, Novak Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, ’, Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal's, Clive Mason Organizations: Wimbledon, Davis, Getty Locations: Malaga, Spain, Seville, Madrid, Beijing

☆ Rafael Nadal announces his upcoming retirement from tennis
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his upcoming retirement from the sport after a glittering career in which he amassed 22 grand slam titles. “Hello everyone, I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis,” Nadal said in a video posted on social media. Nadal has also won singles and doubles gold for Spain at the Olympics and led his country to five Davis Cup titles. “I am very excited that my last tournament will be the final of the Davis Cup and representing my country,” Nadal added. “I think I’ve come full circle since one of my first great joys as a professional tennis player was the Davis Cup final in Seville in 2004.

Persons: Rafael Nadal, ” Nadal, Nadal, Julian Finney, Novak Djokovic, Clay ”, Roger Federer, “, Elise Amendola, ”, Federer, Rafa ! ” Federer, It’s Organizations: CNN, Tennis, Davis, Paris, Wimbledon, Getty, Olympics, Australian, Beijing, Brisbane, Paris Olympics, Djokovic, Spaniard Locations: Spain, Paris, Seville

☆ 3 money mistakes even accounting professionals make, according to a personal finance expert who worked at EY and PwC
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I started my career as a solicitor and worked at PwC as part of their legal team in the UK. From my early days at PwC, I felt Big Four businesses operate super efficiently and do fantastic work. We work with organizations to support their early career talent, providing them with training on navigating uncertainties around personal financial literacy and how businesses work. When you're working at Big Four companies, there are all sorts of rules and regulations about the types of investments you're allowed to make because of audit restrictions. I recommend that early career professionals talk to their peers about what works for them from a personal finance position.

Persons: —, Carla Hoppe, I've, who've, overspending, PwC, I'd, isn't, Gen Zers Organizations: Service, Big, Business, EY Locations: PwC

February 14, 2025: "Captain America: Brave New World"Anthony Mackie will lead "Captain America: Brave New World" as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America. Eli Adé/Marvel StudiosSam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is the new Captain America in the fourth film of the franchise. Harrison Ford is taking over as Ross after the original actor William Hurt, died in 2022 after complications from prostate cancer. According to the first trailer, Ross is now the president and is trying to force Captain America to a government ally. The film was formerly called "Captain America: New World Order."

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☆ A 'squad' member and a Trump-impeaching Republican on defense: What to watch in Tuesday's primaries
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Head_Shot.Jpeg | Bridget Bowman | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

The super PAC also spent millions to defeat a fellow “squad” member, Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., in a June primary. 'Squad' member Cori Bush faces Democratic primary putting a spotlight on IsraelRep. Cori Bush is facing a tough primary in her fight for a third term. In Michigan’s 3rd District, Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten faces multiple challenges to the seat she has held for nearly two years. So far, Trump has not weighed in on the Republican primary race. But in Kansas’ solidly Republican 2nd District, Trump and Conservatives for American Excellence are on the same side in Tuesday’s primary to replace retiring GOP Rep. Jake LaTurner.

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☆ Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon final is a duel of extraordinary quests
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Follow live coverage as Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini face off in the women’s final at Wimbledon todayWIMBLEDON — Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are at opposite ends of their careers. Alcaraz beat Djokovic in last year’s final in five sets (Charlotte Wilson/Offside via Getty Images)Alcaraz won the French Open five weeks ago. On June 5, 25 days before the start of the tournament, Djokovic had surgery on a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. He beat Francisco Cerundolo, a clay court standout going through the same transition, then lost handily to Jack Draper of Britain. (A few days of celebrating his maiden French Open title in Ibiza might have had something to do with it.)

Persons: Krejcikova, Jasmine Paolini, WIMBLEDON — Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Lorenzo Musetti, Djokovic, Charlotte Wilson, —, Roland Garros, Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Emmanuel Dunand, I’m, Medvedev, “, shouldn’t, ”, Ben Stansall, ” Medvedev, ” Dominic Thiem, Federer, Nadal, Francisco Cerundolo, Jack Draper of, Andrej Isakovic, Tommy Paul, ” Paul, ” Djokovic, “ He’s, didn’t, Tara, Musetti, Julian Finney, Alex de Minaur Organizations: Wimbledon, WIMBLEDON, Court, Getty, Djokovic, Games, Athletic, Queen’s Club, All England, Serbian, All England Club Locations: Wimbledon, AFP, London, Ibiza, Queen’s, Spain

☆ An introverted social scientist says she uses the 5-3-1 rule to make socializing less stressful
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Her research inspired her to create the 5-3-1 rule, a guideline for measuring social health. Killam broke down the 5-3-1 rule — and what to do if you find it hard to follow. Use 5-3-1 as a rule of thumbIf you feel like you're great at talking to seven people a day but only have two very close relationships, Killam said not to worry — the 5-3-1 rule is more of a rule of thumb. If you've felt lonely but haven't known how to address it, the 5-3-1 rule can help you pinpoint where to start.

Persons: —, Kasley Killam, Killam, I'm, you've Organizations: Service, Business, Harvard Business School Locations: Post

☆ Ralph Lauren designs Team USA’s uniforms for the 2024 Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Alex Rees | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

I think that Ralph Lauren is able to understand that ethos and bring it to life,” Lauren continued. "Team USA uniforms celebrate classic styles that are made to be loved and endure for generations," Ralph Lauren said in a statement of the label's new designs — like the single-breasted blazers athletes will wear to the opening ceremony on July 26. For this occasion, Ralph Lauren designed a racecar-style jacket with USA patch detailing, a a classic striped polo and crisp white jeans. Richard Phibbs/Courtesy Ralph LaurenGymnast Shilese Jones — one of Ralph Lauren's brand ambassadors at the 2024 Games — is pictured in the closing ceremony look. John Guerrero/Courtesy Ralph Lauren

Persons: Ralph Lauren, athleisure, “, ” David Lauren, Ralph Lauren’s, ”, ” Lauren, Richard Phibbs, Ralph Lauren Four, Katie Ledecky, Steven Pan, Kamren Larsen, Ralph Lauren Denim, Jamal Hill, Daryl Homer, Shilese Jones, Ralph Lauren's, “ Ralph Lauren, ” Sarah Hirshland, ” Kiteboarder Daniela Moroz, John Guerrero Organizations: CNN, USA, Olympic, Team USA, ”, ’, Paralympic, Paris Games Locations: Paris, ”, America

From a broken freezer of spoiled food to a withered vegetable garden, house sitters can prevent disaster from striking while you kick back and relax. The most trusted pet-sitting appRover Pet-sitting and Dog Walking Rover is a one-stop-shop for everything pet care. For pet sitters, Rover's ability to set your own rates after passing the background check and safety quiz is a major perk. The best for pet-sitting businesses near youPet Sitters International Pet Sitting Certification Rather than a service platform, Pet Sitters International is a search engine pet owners and certification source for aspirational sitters. For pet owners, the organization offers an online database of registered pet sitters.

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☆ Some Gen Z and baby boomers are facing a strange predicament: feeling happy and lonely at the same time
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

"It's great, but it takes an effort," Samtur told Business Insider. That means that right now, Gen Z and baby boomers, in particular, might be experiencing a strange juxtaposition: They're happy and lonely at the same time. "So people feel maybe a little less happy with their lives in midlife, but it doesn't mean you're also feeling lonely." "Overall, people tended to be more lonely, just persistently lonely, if they had less education, had lower income, and poor health," Graham said. Some Gen Zers pay for social connections through activities like fitness memberships.

Persons: Harry Samtur, Samtur, doesn't, Gen, Eileen Graham, Graham, Donna Basztura, Basztura, —, she's, we've, Batszura, Zers, didn't, Preeti Malani, Joan Hendrix, couldn't, I've, Hendrix Organizations: Service, Business, Northwestern University, Gallup, Harvard Graduate School of Education, University of Michigan Locations: Minnesota, Germany, Australia, midlife, Florida

Sitting atop its stainless steel Super Heavy booster, Starship stood taller than the Statue of Liberty at the company's new orbital launchpad in South Texas. As the booster fell back to Earth, Starship continued to climb toward the heavens, then shut off its engines to glide through space. Once fully operational, Starship will be able to carry up to 150 metric tonnes (165 US tons) to space, per SpaceX. Illustration of SpaceX Starship human lander design that will carry NASA astronauts to the Moon's surface during the Artemis mission. NASA's new moon rocket, SLS, could send 46 tons into orbits beyond the moon.

Persons: —, Elon, Musk, Dan Huot, Marianne Ayala, Morgan Stanley, Artemis, Artemis III Organizations: Service, SpaceX, Business, SpaceX's, Texas launchpad, X, NASA, Super, Saturn, Morgan, SLS, SpaceX SLS, Apollo Locations: South Texas, Texas

☆ Vanity Fair Oscars Party: Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, mix, dine on In-N-Out and dance the night away.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Oscars celebrations were in full swing on Sunday night and no post-show event was more packed with the glittery crowd than the annual Vanity Fair party. By the dance floor, Cardi B greeted Bailey and asked the new mom how her baby was doing. Nearby, Lizzo and her boyfriend scoped out the dance floor and were later seen twisting their arms to take a shot together. Kardashian wore a beige, waist-cinching gown as she fluttered around the party with Baltimore Ravens wide receiver O’Dell Beckham Jr.Kim Kardashian arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscars party. Stefanie Keenan/VF24/WireImage for Vanity Fair/Getty ImagesSam Rockwell, Justin Theroux and Jason Bateman gathered on the dance floor and were greeted by Olympian Shawn White and Nina Dobrev.

Persons: Oscar, Billie Eilish, Christopher Nolan, Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer, America Ferrera, Margot Robbie, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Eilish, Phillip Faraone, Nancy Pelosi, Paul Pelosi, Sally Field, Pelosi, Paul Pelosi Stefanie Keenan, Usher, Ciara, Camila Cabello, Chloe, Cardi, Bailey, “ Barbie, Greta Gerwig, grooving, Barbie, Hari Nef, Lizzo, scoped, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian, Kardashian, O’Dell Beckham, Amy Sussman, Jenner, Kris Jenner, Kendall, Kylie Jenner, Kris, Demi Moore, Scout Willis, Bruce Willis, Moore, Elizabeth Banks, “, Captain America, Chris Evans, Alba Baptista, Damon, Lucia, Chris Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky, Britney Spears, Mark Ruffalo, Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Coolidge, Kevin Mazur, ”, Sweeney, Maude Apatow –, Judd Apatow, Coolidge, Catherine O’Hara, Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, Sabrina Carpenter, Chelsea Handler, Sofia Vergara, Steven Spielberg, Stefanie Keenan, Sam Rockwell, Justin Theroux, Jason Bateman, Olympian Shawn White, Nina Dobrev, Theroux, Rita Moreno, nosh Organizations: CNN, Wallis Annenberg Center, Hollywood, Paris, Baltimore Ravens, Marvel, Air ” Locations: Beverly Hills, America, Halle, Dua Lipa, Tallulah

A California cheese and dairy company is the source of a decade-long outbreak of listeria food poisoning that killed two people and sickened more than two dozen, federal health officials said Tuesday. They include a person who died in California in 2017 and one who died in Texas in 2020, CDC officials said. The strain of listeria linked to the outbreak was found in a cheese sample from Rizo-Lopez Foods. Federal officials confirmed that queso fresco and cojita made by the company were making people sick. ___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group.

Persons: Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo, Campesino, Dos, Casa, cojita Organizations: Rizo, Foods of, Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, Rizo Bros, CDC, Foods, Federal, El Super, Cardenas, Northgate, Numero Uno, Associated Press Health, Science Department, Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science, Educational Media Group, AP Locations: California, Foods of Modesto , California, Texas, Rio Grande , Food City, El, San Carlos, Santa Maria, Casa Cardenas, Cardenas Market, Northgate Gonzalez, Superior, El Rancho, Vallarta, Food City, La

☆ A Missouri mom gave her son's babysitter a list of chores and people are weighing in
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA Missouri mother offered her son's babysitter a chore list, prompting people to weigh in online. Katrina Ivan, a teacher and small-business owner, sparked the discussion with a TikTok video in December 2023. Ivan wrote in the slideshow that she left a note for her babysitter listing optional chores and various payments. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. If not, I'll get to it later like I [already] had planned," Ivan wrote in the caption.

Persons: —, Katrina Ivan, Ivan, Ivan didn't Organizations: Service, Business

18 Iowa 26-0 for its third straight Big Ten title game, a third straight playoff berth and likely the top seed in the College Football Playoff. 8 Alabama in the Southeastern Conference title game, Michigan (13-0, No. Deacon Hill was 18 of 32 with 120 yards and the Hawkeyes rushed for 35 yards on 24 carries. The loss snapped a four-game winning streak and marked the second in three years Iowa lost the title game to Michigan by more than 25 points. Michigan: Harbaugh missed six games this season because of suspension and yet Michigan heads into the postseason undefeated for the second straight year.

Persons: Jim Harbaugh, Blake Corum, McCarthy, Corum, ” Corum, Anthony Thomas ’, hasn’t, Harbaugh's, Tony Petitti, It’s, Harbaugh didn’t, ” Harbaugh, “ I’ve, who’s, Deacon Hill, Kirk Ferentz, “, Semaj Morgan, Brian Ferentz, I’ll, ” Ferentz, “ I’m, I’m, James Turner, Iowa's, Jaziun Patterson, Harbaugh, ___ Organizations: INDIANAPOLIS, —, Wolverines, Michigan, College Football, Southeastern Conference, archrival Ohio State, Big, Harbaugh, Michigan Nation, Hawkeyes, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Iowa, Wolverines . Michigan, SEC, Alabama, Texas, Georgia, AP Locations: — Michigan, J.J, Iowa, Georgia, Alabama, Michigan, ” Iowa, ” Michigan

☆ Tesla finally released the Cybertruck's official specs. Here's how it measures up.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The truck outdoes the F-150 Lightning with up to 11,000-pound towing capacity for higher-end models. AdvertisementHere's everything else we know about the Cybertruck after its official reveal:How much the Tesla Cybertruck costsTesla now lists estimated purchase prices for all Cybertruck models on its website, before any tax credits. The all-wheel drive, 340-mile range Cybertruck costs an estimated $79,990 before tax credits, while the "Cyberbeast" 320-mile range model will run you an estimated $99,900 before any incentives. Steel bodyThe Cybertruck's steel body is made from Tesla-designed "stainless steel super alloy," according to the company. This super-rigid steel — which Tesla claims is bullet-proof — would break a traditional stamping machine, which is used to give vehicle bodies their shape.

Persons: Tesla's Cybertruck, —, Tesla, Elon Musk's, Musk Organizations: Tesla, Service, Porsche

☆ Thanksgiving Day online sales jump as discounts motivate holiday shoppers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Online spending on Thanksgiving Day jumped 5.5% compared to a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics, a reflection of holiday shoppers who are buying more of their gifts online and responding to discounts. It does not cover in-store purchases, where the majority of U.S. holiday purchases still take place. And shoppers responded: Online purchases of toys shot up 182% compared to average daily sales in October. Jewelry sales rose 126%, apparel rose 124% and personal care products rose 67%. Mobile shopping played a big role in Thanksgiving sales, with nearly 60% of sales coming through a mobile device — an all-time record for Thanksgiving, Adobe said.

Persons: That's, it's, Mario, Adobe Organizations: Adobe Analytics, National, Target, Disney, Adobe, Marvel, Mobile Locations: U.S

SpaceX launched Starship and its Super Heavy booster toward space for the second time on Saturday. Sitting atop its stainless steel Super Heavy booster, Starship stands nearly 400 feet tall. If Starship did reach space on Saturday, it is the largest and most powerful launch system to ever do so. AdvertisementSpaceX's explosions aren't necessarily failure in Musk's eyesThe complete Starship-Super Heavy system first attempted to reach space in April. AdvertisementIt took seven months to make all those adjustments, regain regulatory approval for flight, and prepare to launch Starship a second time.

Persons: Elon Musk, —, Elon, John Insprucker, SPadre.com livestreams, Gene Blevins, Yusaku Maezawa, That's, it's Organizations: SpaceX, Super, NASA, Service, Elon Musk's, Reuters Locations: Boca Chica , Texas, of Mexico, SPadre.com

Formula One F1 - Las Vegas Grand Prix - Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. - November 15, 2023 AlphaTauri's Daniel Ricciardo talks to the media ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix REUTERS/Finn Blake Acquire Licensing RightsLAS VEGAS, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Las Vegas is a 24-hour city but the Formula One drivers facing a schedule that will see them racing into the early morning hours said on Wednesday that they will need to find another gear at the Grand Prix. Friday's qualifying will not begin until midnight local time, meaning it will take place on the same day as Saturday's 10 p.m. race down the Las Vegas Strip, with media obligations following both events. "If I'm tired I'm just going to sleep and if I'm in the car, I'm just going to drink Red Bull. Asked if Verstappen could be more vulnerable in Las Vegas, Alonso did not hesitate. Drivers said the late night starts in Las Vegas could have a knock on effect when they head to Abu Dhabi the following weekend.

Persons: AlphaTauri's Daniel Ricciardo, Finn Blake, I'm, Red, It's, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen, Alonso, Haas, Nico Hulkenberg, Rory Carroll, Miral Organizations: Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas Grand Prix REUTERS, LAS VEGAS, Las, U.S, Drivers, Thomson Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, U.S, Vegas, LA, Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi, Los Angeles

☆ Bob Iger's return as Disney's CEO once sparked hope inside the company. Now, insiders are anxious and losing faith.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Lucia Moses | Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

"There was a lot of excitement and hope at the return of Bob Iger a year ago," a current Disney staffer told Insider. Uncertainty about the company's future and about who's deciding what on the creative side has left execs in a state of inertia, according to an entertainment lawyer with knowledge of Disney's business. The declining linear TV business culminated in a standoff with Charter Communications over terms for a new contract for carrying Disney's cable channels. And Disney's streaming business, which was supposed to make up for the decline in cable revenues, has lost $11 billion since Disney+ launched in 2019. Churn is a top concern in Disney streaming, some employees said.

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☆ A couple bought a 1940s house owned by a family of hoarders. They have 6 months to empty it and make it livable.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Katie and David WolfordBut to Katie, 33, and David, 34, it was their future. AdvertisementAdvertisement"There was just no world at this point, three years in the making, where we did not get that house," Katie said. Katie and David Wolford"With all that stuff, you can't really see what is actually built into the house," Katie said. The previous owners had built an upstairs sunroom, which caused major water damage. We feel so connected to this house," Katie said.

Persons: Katie, David Wolford, David, —, Mold, they're, they'd, David Wolford Katie, that's, they've, what's, we've Organizations: Service, YouTube Locations: strolls, Portland , Oregon

☆ An RV-life couple who pay $800 a month to live seasonally at a ski resort and a winery break down their lifestyle and expenses
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Jules Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Destiny Pauls and Kellan Cousins bought an RV in December and have been living in it full time. They spent the winter parked at a ski lodge and this summer parked at a winery in exchange for work. Their RV living costs are about $800 a month — hundreds less than the apartment they used to rent. Courtesy of Destiny Pauls and Kellan CousinsCousins estimated they were saving $600 a month, compared with rent and utility costs, since they transitioned to RV living. Courtesy of Destiny Pauls and Kellan CousinsIn the future, Pauls said they might be interested in buying an off-grid property to build and park on.

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CHICAGO (AP) — After years of hype, highlights and piles of points — so many points at every level — Connor Bedard has arrived at his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks. Even Bedard, used to the hockey spotlight and incredibly composed at just 18 years old, knew it was a moment. He warmed up for training camp with three goals and an assist in an impressive performance in his only game in the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase in Minnesota last weekend. Hopefully he just continues to grow.”The biggest concern with Bedard heading into his first NHL season just might be his relative lack of size. I think he’s used to that.”___

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☆ Celebrity florist Jeff Leatham is in full bloom
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( Emily Kirkpatrick | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

In his latest book, “The Art of the Flower,” Leatham returns to some of those signature, emotive moments. Weldon Owen/The Art of the Flower Forsythia branches and phalaenopsis orchids arranged in the lobby of the Four Seasons Philadelphia. Weldon Owen/The Art of the Flower Roses, hydrangeas, and leather leaf installed around a chapel at a private wedding in Texas. Weldon Owen/The Art of the Flower Pictures: Jeff Leatham in full bloom Prev NextLeatham’s floral designs don’t just take you into the past, they make a definitive imprint on the present. Weldon Owen/The Art of the FlowerWell, my relationship started with her mom, Kris Jenner.

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