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☆ Melbourne: The Australian city that became a global food and drink powerhouse
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Joe Minihane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

It’s the great Australian city debate, one which pits the commerce, business and money of Sydney against cultural, arts-loving, coffee-drinking Melbourne. Chris Putnam/imageBROKER/ShutterstockThere’s no better way to start a trip to Melbourne than with a proper cup of coffee. The history of coffee in Melbourne goes back to the years after World War II, when Italian immigrants arrived and brought their machines with them. And it's not just coffee 06:24 - Source: CNNKate Reid is the best person to speak with about Melbourne’s coffee obsession. “Neighbours” is set in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough, although the street is real, as is the connection to the city.

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In 2024, the polls conducted in the last two weeks understated his support by 2.4 points on average. First, it’s possible that the polls — once again — failed to capture enough new voters or voters who changed their votes from backing Biden in 2020 to backing Trump in 2024. This is a statistical correction that pollster used this cycle to address the previous undercount of Trump voters. Properly understood, pre-election polls can play an important role in democracy by providing a sense of what outcomes seem possible. Instead, we should consider how we can use pre-election polls in ways that convey the electoral possibilities at play and better describe the uncertainties involved.

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BlackRock said Tuesday it will acquire HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion in stock, as the world's largest asset manager looks to grow its presence in the highly popular private credit space. The deal, which is expected to close in mid-2025, comes during a boom for the private credit space. The transaction also creates "an integrated private credit franchise" with about $220 billion assets, per BlackRock. BlackRock earlier this year announced it would acquire Global Infrastructure Partners and private market data provider Preqin for $12.5 billion and $3.2 billion, respectively. The deal is also expected to raise BlackRock's private market AUM and management fees by 40% and roughly 35%, respectively.

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☆ I'm a life coach for the children of the ultrawealthy. I see the same problems over and over again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementAprajita Anand has been a life coach for children of the ultrawealthy for over a decade. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Aprajita Anand, 41, a life coach based in New York City. I've been a life coach for children of the ultrawealthy for 12 years. I use some of those elements as a life coach, but I emphasize taking action. When we began working together, I focused on helping her take back her locus of control by taking action, any action.

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Cyber Monday has officially begun, and you can score furniture deals on everything you need to level up your living space. I combed through discounts to find the best furniture deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Cyber Monday furniture deals | More Cyber Monday furniture sales | How I picked the best Cyber Monday furniture deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Cyber Monday furniture salesHere are the best Cyber Monday furniture sales to know about. To find the best Cyber Monday furniture deals, I searched through discounts to roundup products from previous coverage, NBC Select staff favorites, and highly-rated products from brands that we know and trust.

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I combed through discounts to find the best travel deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Cyber Monday travel deals | More Cyber Monday travel sales | How I picked the best Cyber Monday travel deals | Why trust NBC Select? I worked with NBC Select editors to finalize the live list, which I’m frequently updating throughout Cyber Monday to reflect the most up-to-date prices. 4.7-star average rating from 6,149 reviews on AmazonAnother NBC Select Travel Award winner, these iOS Bluetooth trackers are great for both travel and everyday commutes. Best Cyber Monday travel salesHere are the best Cyber Monday travel sales to know about.

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I combed through discounts to find the best Kohl’s Cyber Monday deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Cyber Monday Kohl’s deals | More Cyber Monday Kohl’s sales | How I picked the best Cyber Monday Kohl’s deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Cyber Monday Kohl’s dealsI found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Cyber Monday Kohl’s salesHere are the best Cyber Monday Kohl’s sales to know about. Best Cyber Monday sales at other retailersHow I found the best Cyber Monday Kohl’s dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting.

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I’ve been covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as an editor at NBC Select for four years, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Cyber Monday deals under $50 actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Cyber Monday deals under $50 | Best Cyber Monday sales under $50 | I found the best Cyber Monday deals under $50 | Why trust NBC Select? Best Cyber Monday deals under $50I found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Cyber Monday sales under $50Here are the best Cyber Monday sales under $50 to know about. I’m an updates editor for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Prime Day and more.

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Cyber Monday is here and retailers are offering notable deals under $100 for Cyber Monday. I’ve been covering Cyber Monday deals as an editor at NBC Select for four years, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Cyber Monday deals under $100 actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Cyber Monday deals under $100 | Best Cyber Monday sales under $100 | How I found the best Cyber Monday deals under $100 | Why trust NBC Select? Best Cyber Monday deals under $100I found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Cyber Monday sales under $100Here are the best Cyber Monday sales under $100 to know about.

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I combed through discounts to find the best Walmart Cyber Monday deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Walmart Cyber Monday deals | More Walmart Cyber Monday sales | Best Cyber Monday sales at other retailers | How I picked the best Walmart Cyber Monday deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Walmart Cyber Monday dealsI found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Walmart Cyber Monday salesHere are the best Walmart Cyber Monday sales to know about. Best Cyber Monday sales at other retailersHow I found the best Walmart Cyber Monday dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting.

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SKIP AHEAD Best Amazon Cyber Monday deals | More Amazon Cyber Monday sales | Best Cyber Monday sales at other retailers | How I picked the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals | Why trust NBC Select? 4.6-star average rating from 90,294 reviews on AmazonCrest 3D Whitestrips are one of our favorite at-home teeth-whitening products. 4.7-star average rating from 106,379 reviews on AmazonThis 60-piece set comes with 30 different-sized plastic storage containers and accompanying lids. Best Amazon Cyber Monday salesHere are the best Amazon Cyber Monday sales to know about. All the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.

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Sarah is a Deals Editor for Business Insider’s Reviews team. ExperienceSarah joined the Business Insider Reviews team in 2020, starting as a deals reporter covering the best deals and steals daily. Now, she’s returned to her origins, serving as the deals editor to curate only the best discounts and buying advice for readers. Ever since her Wirecutter days, Sarah has been an expert deals curator for tentpole sale days like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Following her weekly contributions to Business Insider’s Newsletter will illuminate new ways to get the best value on products you use every day.

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Samantha Crozier is the women's style editor for Insider Reviews. Before joining the Reviews team, she was an editor on the Health Reference team where she focused on articles about sex and relationships, skincare, nutrition, and mental health. Need a great pair of heels for your wedding that you can wear for eight hours straight? One of her foremost areas of expertise is women’s shoes. ExpertiseWomen’s shoes, particularly heels and bootsPetite fashionWorkwearSwimwearJewelryEducation:She graduated from Tufts University with degrees in English and Political Science before joining Insider in 2020.

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☆ Opinion | The Surprising Allure of Ignorance
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Mark Lilla | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Our own experience teaches us that all human beings also want not to know, sometimes fiercely so. Others think instead that they have a special access to truth that exempts them from questioning, like a draft deferment. Mesmerized crowds follow preposterous prophets, irrational rumors trigger fanatical acts and magical thinking crowds out common sense and expertise. It is always possible to find proximate historical causes of these upsurges in the irrational — war, economic collapse, social change. The experience of disenchantment is as painful as it is common, and it is not surprising that a verse from an otherwise forgotten English poem became a common proverb: Ignorance is bliss.

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☆ In an all-hands meeting, Intel's new leaders emphasized outgoing CEO Pat Gelsinger's 'personal decision'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Helen Li | Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementIntel CEO Pat Gelsinger is out of the top spot after a challenging 4-year tenure. On Monday morning, Intel employees joined an all-hands meeting after receiving an email invite at 5 a.m. PT. Being CEO of Intel was Pat Gelsinger's dream since he joined the company as a teenager in 1979. But no one at the top has the technical expertise of Gelsinger, which Intel employees pointed out in their questions. No one has been a closer witness to this roller coaster than Intel employees, who have seen multiple waves of layoffs and buyouts.

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☆ The STAR vs PARADE method for answering job interview questions — and when to use each
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Sarah Jackson | Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementThe STAR and PARADE methods of answering behavioral interview questions are both popular. "The pros are that the STAR Method structure automatically arranges an answer into a story format," she said. The PARADE methodWhile the STAR method can offer succinct, informative answers, the PARADE method is a more detailed structure that examines the decision-making process and its broader impact in greater depth. AdvertisementThe PARADE method is broken down into a slightly longer structure:Problem: Lay out the challenge or situation you faced. AdvertisementHowever, for questions focused on problem-solving and critical thinking, Celeste suggests using the PARADE method.

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I combed through discounts to find the best early Walmart Black Friday deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Walmart Black Friday deals | More Walmart Black Friday sales | Best Black Friday sales at other retailers | How I picked the best Walmart Black Friday deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Walmart Black Friday dealsI found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Walmart Black Friday salesHere are the best Walmart Black Friday sales to know about. To find the best Walmart Black Friday deals, I searched through discounts to roundup products from previous coverage, NBC Select staff favorites, and highly-rated products from brands that we know and trust.

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☆ 3 things you can do before the end of the year to level up your career
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementWorkers can start taking steps now to help boost their careers into next year. People should enhance their AI skills to stay competitive, one executive told BI. Volunteering and side hustles can boost skills, empowerment, and career opportunities. One way to improve your AI skills is simply to use it. Saad told BI that many nonprofits lack the resources to meet all of their operational needs.

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☆ Opinion | New Orleans’ Striking Advantage in the Age of Climate Change
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Nathaniel Rich | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A unifying theme of this year’s extremely active Atlantic hurricane season, which officially concludes on Saturday, has been the disbelief echoing from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Ozark plateau. “I had always felt like we were safe from climate change,” an Asheville, N.C., woman told The Times after Hurricane Helene. But unlike the other major cities that appear on such lists (Phoenix; Norfolk, Va.; Tampa Bay, Fla; New York), New Orleans has a striking competitive advantage. It knows that every hurricane season poses an existential threat. I’ve never met a New Orleanian who feels safe from climate change.

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☆ A TikTok staffer shares 10 tips for getting more views and money on the platform
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementTikTok recently hosted an invite-only creator summit in LA where it shared tips and best practices. Instead, the platform is running business as usual for creators, and sharing tips and advice on how to make better content. Related Video TikTok could be banned in US after House voteThe conference's presentations left out any mention of the divest-or-ban bill, which could see TikTok removed from US app stores as early as January 19. TikTok also said that, in general, "high-quality content" is a key to getting more views and making more money from the platform. AdvertisementSamuels shared in a presentation 10 tips for creating better content and mastering storytelling:

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Black Friday is officially here, and this year you can score furniture deals on everything you need to level up your living space. I combed through discounts to find the best furniture deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday furniture deals | More Black Friday furniture sales | How I picked the best Black Friday furniture deals | Why trust NBC Select? 4.4-star average rating from 244 reviews on Urban OutfittersFloor pillows are a functional and fun way to decorate your space. Best Black Friday furniture salesHere are the best Black Friday furniture sales to know about.

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I’ve been covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as an editor at NBC Select for four years, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Amazon Black Friday deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Amazon Black Friday deals | More Amazon Black Friday sales | Best Black Friday sales at other retailers | How I picked the best Amazon Black Friday deals | Why trust NBC Select? 4.6-star average rating from 90,277 reviews on AmazonCrest 3D Whitestrips are one of our favorite at-home teeth-whitening products. Best Amazon Black Friday salesHere are the best Amazon Black Friday sales to know about. All the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.

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I’ve been covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as an editor at NBC Select for four years, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday deals under $100 actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday deals under $100 | More Black Friday sales under $100 | How I picked the best Black Friday deals under $100 | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday sales under $100Here are the best Black Friday sales under $100 to know about. How I found the best Black Friday deals under $100All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I’m an updates editor for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Prime Day and more.

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Black Friday is officially here, and retailers are offering notable budget-friendly deals under $50 during the event. I’ve been covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as an editor at NBC Select for four years, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday deals under $50 actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday deals under $50 | More Black Friday sales under $50 | How I picked the best Black Friday deals under $50 | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday deals under $50I found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Black Friday sales under $50Here are the best Black Friday sales under $50 to know about.

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