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☆ FastFeetGrinded: How a Dutch recycling company is tackling footwear waste
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Michelle Cohan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Widely used materials, such as polyester and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), can take a long time to break down. From there, they partnered with a machine manufacturing company, Heilig Group, which helped bring their shoe recycling factory FastFeetGrinded to life. Those materials are then shredded into small pieces, before being separated out by type, and then refined into recycled materials ready for reuse. Making shoes from shoesA shoe made of fully recycled FastFeetGrinded material has yet to hit the market, but brands are making strides to reuse materials. FastFeetGrinded is the brand’s largest footwear recycling partner in Europe; it takes Asics factory floor rejects, as well as used shoes returned in stores.

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☆ Michelin-starred chef makes Christmas plea to thieves who stole $30K worth of pies
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Hannah Peart | Hannah Peart Is An Intern In The Nbc News London Bureau. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

It was crumby for chef Tommy Banks when his van containing $30,000 worth of pies was stolen, but Michelin-starred chef has appealed to the thieves to donate them to people in need. The refrigerated van was filled with 2,500 pies with a variety of fillings including steak and ale, turkey and butternut squash, Banks said. He added that it had been “plugged in overnight” to keep the pies fresh. He added that he had planned to sell the pies at a pop-up stall in the nearby city of York. “I hope you don’t get any presents this Christmas,” he said in a separate post on his personal and business Instagram accounts.

Persons: Tommy Banks, ” Banks, Banks, ”, “ Organizations: Michelin, Staff, NBC News, North Yorkshire Police Locations: Ripon, Britain, York

☆ 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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☆ South Korea's inflation climbs in November, but misses expectations
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

South Korea's inflation rate climbed in November to 1.5% year on year, from a 45-month low in October, as the country grapples with a weakening Korean won and slowing exports. Last Thursday, South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, marking the first time that the Bank of Korea had enacted two back-to-back cuts since 2009. South Korea narrowly avoided a technical recession in the third quarter, with GDP growing 0.1% quarter on quarter, according to the bank's advance estimates, following a contraction of 0.2% in the second quarter. South Korea's currency has weakened against the greenback over October and November, hitting a two-year high of 1,411.31 as tariff fears from the incoming Trump administration take hold. Data from the World Integrated Trade Solution platform — set up by the World Bank — lists the U.S. as South Korea's second largest trade partner.

Persons: BOK Organizations: Reuters, Bank of, Trump, World, World Bank Locations: Seoul, Korean, Bank of Korea, Korea

☆ Thieves steal van containing 2,500 pies from Michelin-starred chef
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Thieves in northern England might have bitten off more than they can chew after stealing a van carrying 2,500 pies, worth about £25,000 ($31,600). Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks said on Monday that the pies were loaded and ready to be delivered to York Christmas Market when the van was stolen. “They probably didn’t bargain for the nearly ton of pies that is in the back of it (the van),” he added. If you are the thieves and read this I urge you to… drop the pies off somewhere. “Also I think you are a thieving piece of sh*t and I hope you don’t get any presents this Christmas,” added Banks.

Persons: Tommy Banks, “ We’ve, ”, Banks, “, they’ve, scammers Organizations: London CNN, Michelin, York, North Yorkshire Police Locations: England, Oldstead, London

☆ Jefferies upgrades Kroger, says grocery store chain has upside even if Albertsons deal falls through
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Kroger still has upside even if its deal to acquire Albertsons doesn't go through, according to Jefferies. The firm upgraded the grocery store chain to buy from neutral. The company initially announced plans to acquire peer grocery store chain Albertson's in 2022. But Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson said food trends at Kroger stores have been improving recently and serve as one of the positive catalysts in a scenario where the Albertsons deal falls through completely. Analysts are somewhat split on the grocery store chain.

Persons: Kroger, Jefferies, Rob Dickerson, Dickerson Organizations: Albertsons, KR, Kroger, ACI

☆ Visiting Europe's Christmas markets? Here's how to do it — via a river cruise
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Penny Sadler | Marylou Costa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Picture twinkling lights reflected on the Danube River as you sail into port, steps away from the merriment of a festive Christmas market. European Christmas markets have been a tradition since the Middle Ages. There are thousands of Christmas markets in Europe. I had my first taste of European Christmas markets on Viking's Danube Christmas Delights, an eight-day river cruise that stops in six places — Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, Krems, and Passau — in four countries. I visited two — one in Hviezdoslav Square and another in city's main square.

Persons: Maria Theresien Platz, Saliha, Penny Sadler, Santa Claus Organizations: —, Vienna Boys, Choir, Avalon Waterways, Anadolu, Getty Locations: Europe, — Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, Krems, Passau, Ama, St, Stephen's, Vienna's, Stephansplatz, Budapest, Vörösmarty, Germany, Bratislava's, Hviezdoslav, Black, Austria

☆ Here’s what the Pizza Hut of the future looks like
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Your next visit to a Pizza Hut might remind you of Chipotle. It’s part of broader changes Pizza Hut is showing off at a remodeled location as the chain contends with sluggish sales and increasing competition. Pizza HutPizza Hut and its rivals are struggling as inflation-weary customers hunt for value. “The model that Pizza Hut had used successfully for a few decades was going out of style.”Customers can order via a kiosk for the first time in the US. Pizza Hut is testing the design in Texas before potentially rolling it out to other US cities, though it has about 2,000 of these redesigned restaurants internationally.

Persons: Jonathan Maze, Maze, “, ”, ” Shannon Garcia, Pizza, Garcia, “ It’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, Restaurant Business, CNN, Yum Brands Locations: New York, Plano , Texas, American, people’s, Texas, United States

☆ Shoppers hunt for deals, but Dollar General and Dollar Tree aren't reaping the benefits
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

But that penny-pinching mentality hasn't been enough to lift sales for Dollar Tree and Dollar General . Dollar Tree is also exploring selling off Family Dollar, its more grocery-focused brand. Dollar General and Dollar Tree stores Getty ImagesPeter Keith, a retail analyst for Piper Sandler, said a challenging mix of factors hurt the retailers. Family Dollar, which Dollar Tree acquired in 2015 for nearly $9 billion, is found in more urban areas and sells more food and household staples. Dollar Tree has more than 16,000 stores, while Dollar General has nearly 20,000 locations across the U.S.

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☆ Frontier Airlines introducing ‘first class-style’ seats
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Marnie Hunter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Frontier Airlines is the latest no-frills carrier getting into the premium seating game — with what it’s referring to as “first class-style” seats. The latest move by Frontier is another sign of the difficulty budget airlines have had making money on no-frills tickets. Frontier’s new premium seating announcement comes alongside other changes the carrier is implementing as part of a multi-pronged overhaul it is calling The New Frontier. Loyalty customers will be able to upgrade into the new premium seats, the airline said. Several bundled seating options already exist on Frontier.

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☆ I serve my kids dinner at 4:30 p.m. It guarantees we have family time and they sleep better.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Lauren Finney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

She feeds her two kids dinner as soon as they get home from school. AdvertisementBefore we started early dinners, my kids would go get snacks like granola bars and chips, which are all empty calories. They were more willing to eat what was in front of them, too, so I could serve them more nutrient-rich foods. Related storiesIt also helps with behavior, digestion, and sleepAfter they eat a big meal at 4:30 p.m., they are in better moods and can focus. I keep dinner simpleTo transition you to an earlier meal time, I suggest parents keep it simple and keep trying.

Persons: Olivia Napoli Organizations: Livwell Nutrition, Wellness Locations: Massachusetts

☆ This 22-year-old once dreamt of becoming a software engineer—instead, she just directed her first TV commercial
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Ash Xu once thought she'd grow up to be a software engineer just like her dad. Instead, the 22-year-old is fresh off directing her first TV commercial. Later that year, she landed her first paid gig to film a commercial for an online brand. She also started to realize "my dreams of becoming a commercial director aren't as far away as I thought." Her TV commercial directing debut taught her "I don't have to be the most knowledgeable or perfect person in the room," she says.

Persons: Ash Xu, she'd, Xu, aren't, Taco, she's, I've Organizations: Bay Area, YouTube, Northwestern, CNBC, Taco Bell Locations: Bay, New York City

☆ I've been skiing and snowboarding my whole life. Here are my 7 best tips, whether you're on the bunny hill or black diamonds.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Noah Lederman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Start on the bunny hill and work your way up — don't ski or board above your level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, here are a few tips for staying safe on the mountain. The fastest way to get off the bunny hill is to take a one-hour lesson to help you acquire the basic skills to become a more competent rider. Conquering the bunny hill doesn't mean you're ready for black diamonds. Learn the 'basic food groups' for skiersYou'll likely hear people yelling "pizza" on the bunny hill.

Persons: Jaclyn Vernace, you'll, You'll Locations: Colorado

☆ I'm a mom of 5 and became a millionaire at 39. I drive a Honda Accord, order water when dining out, and don't pay for the kids' college.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She doesn't pay for her kids' college education, but has a plan to repay their student loans. Related storiesA trip to the DMV made me realize I can't always control my kid's expectationsMy kids range in age from 8 to 20. Still, I've taken a different approach with my kids, and we're not paying for their college up front. AdvertisementWe're leaving the kids money, but they have to give half awayWe regularly tell the kids that we're spending some of their inheritance now to have experiences with them, like those international trips. Still, we plan to leave the kids money when we die — with a caveat.

Persons: Julia Myers, didn't, We've, we're, We're, That's, I've, we'll Organizations: Honda, Nissan, aha

☆ Larry Ellison is investing up to $165 million to turn University of Oxford science research into products
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementLarry Ellison plans to invest up to $165 million into research at the University of Oxford. The Ellison Institute of Technology is opening a campus in Oxford in 2027. Larry Ellison is betting big on research and development in the UK by investing at least $127 million through his technology institute to help turn scientific discoveries at the University of Oxford into products. "This long-term, strategic partnership with the University of Oxford is at the heart of delivering on that goal," he added. The Oracle cofounder, now the world's fourth richest person, founded The Ellison Institute of Technology as a research and development center for healthcare.

Persons: Larry Ellison, Ellison, Irene Tracey, Sir John Bell, EIT, Bell, Lord Patrick Vallance, David Organizations: University of Oxford, Ellison Institute of Technology, Oracle, supercomputing, Paramount Locations: Oxford, EIT Oxford

☆ YouTuber Mark Rober on the creator economy, subscriber growth and launching satellite into space
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailYouTuber Mark Rober on the creator economy, subscriber growth and launching satellite into spaceMark Rober, CrunchLabs founder and former NASA and Apple engineer, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the creator economy, subscriber growth on YouTube, shaping tomorrow's engineers today through CrunchLabs' science experiments, launching a satellite into space, and more.

Persons: Rober, Mark Rober Organizations: NASA, Apple

☆ An ex-YouTuber with 6.5M subscribers is now an entrepreneur and investor. Here's how he stays fit whilst running his businesses.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

He shared his tactics for staying fit while running his own businesses and traveling often. AdvertisementWith so many projects on the go, his schedule looks very different from week to week, and it can be hard to maintain a consistent fitness routine. Lee shared how he keeps fit to achieve these goals while running his own businesses. When he's traveling, he goes to the gym or goes on runs because it helps him manage jetlag and anxiety. AI-driven workoutsBecause of all the traveling Lee does, he struggles to keep to a strict workout schedule or work with a personal trainer consistently.

Persons: Caspar Lee, YouTuber, he's, Lee, Joe Wicks, David Parry, I'm, Ambar Driscoll Organizations: Influencer, Gemini, YouTube, Google Locations: London, England

☆ Bloomberg Says Kennedy Would Be ‘Beyond Dangerous’ as Health Secretary
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Sheryl Gay Stolberg | More About Sheryl Gay Stolberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Michael R. Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, intends to launch a broadside on Tuesday against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., using his opening remarks at a public health conference to warn that installing Mr. Kennedy as health secretary would be “beyond dangerous,” and tantamount to “medical malpractice on a mass scale.”Mr. Bloomberg, in remarks prepared for delivery at the event, the two-day Bloomberg American Health Summit in Washington, called on Senate Republicans to persuade President-elect Donald J. Trump to “rethink” his choice of Mr. Kennedy for health secretary. If Mr. Trump cannot be persuaded, he said, the Senate has “a duty to our whole country, but especially to our children,” to vote against confirming him. “The casualties of Kennedy’s war on science and medicine — Kennedy’s casualties — will pile up, and the body count would be unbearably high” if Mr. Kennedy is confirmed, Mr. Bloomberg said in his prepared remarks. “We can’t allow Kennedy or Trump — or anyone else — to wage that war, which would bring unimaginable suffering to the American people.”Mr. Bloomberg has spent billions of dollars promoting public health, both through his charity, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and through donations to the School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, which now bears his name. The school and the charity hosted the health summit, with the theme of “advancing public health in uncertain political times.”

Persons: Michael R, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, Mr, Donald J, Trump, ”, Bloomberg, “, Bloomberg Philanthropies Organizations: Bloomberg, New, New York City, Health Summit, Republicans, Senate, School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University Locations: New York, Washington

☆ How Washington reacted to the Hunter Biden pardon: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

In today's edition, our reporters go through President Joe Biden's pardon of his son — and the part that's particularly rankling fellow Democrats. Some Democrats bristle at Biden's pardon justificationBy Carol E. Lee, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Gary Grumbach and Dareh GregorianIt’s not just that President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter. The pardon comes after Biden repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his son’s sentence. “Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years? : White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended Biden’s decision to pardon his son, despite telling the press multiple times that the president had no such plans.

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☆ Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Jeff Cox | Jeff Cox Is A Finance Editor With Cnbc.Com Where He Covers All Aspects Of The Markets | Monitors Coverage Of The Financial Markets | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind. That would follow a half-point cut in September and a quarter-point reduction in November. “As of today, I am leaning toward continuing the work we have started in returning monetary policy to a more neutral setting,” Waller said. Waller said he will watch incoming employment and inflation data closely. Even with the slowing progress on inflation, Waller said broader economic health has him feeling like it will be appropriate to continue to ease monetary policy.

Persons: Christopher Waller, ” Waller, Waller, payrolls Organizations: Federal, Fed, “, Labor Statistics Locations: Washington

☆ How to be the best holiday party guest and host ever, according to etiquette experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Adam Campbell-Schmitt For Food Network | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

How To Be the Best Holiday Party Guest EverYour first interaction with your host is going to be with the invitation itself, whether that’s a formal card, an evite or just a text. “If you’re hosting a party and inviting people, it has to be something and has to match the invitation. You can’t say ‘dinner party’ and just have pizzas out of the box.”But as a host, trying to meet every guest’s dietary needs can feel overwhelming. “While it’s okay not to say goodbye to all party or event attendees, it’s important to say goodbye to the host,” Meier says. “If you’re the host, let your guests know how grateful you are for their company and how much those shared moments meant to you.

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☆ Edible gifts to make for everyone on your list
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Food Network Kitchen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The two things that bring us the most joy during the holidays are baking festive cookies and treats—and giving gifts to the special people in our lives. Put a single-serving cake in a tiny cake box, or a whole cake in a large one, then tie it up with lush ribbons. Matt Armendariz/Food NetworkGet the RecipeBaklava TrufflesThese no-bake delights are so easy to make that even the kids can get involved. Matt Armendariz/Food NetworkGet the RecipeToasted Coconut MarshmallowsIna’s light-as-air marshmallows are adorned with crisp, sweet flakes of shredded coconut. Matt Armendariz/Food NetworkGet the Recipe

Persons: Matt Armendariz, Ray’s Organizations: Food Locations: Chile

☆ These scientists want to give patients medicines wrapped in silk
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Silk fibroin is a protein extracted from the cocoons of silkworms. Silk fibroin is more like a marathon runner, able to support long-term drug release,” adds Shuai. CNNSlow and steadyCurrently, EngineLife’s farm produces around 25-30 kilograms of silk cocoon annually, which can produce a million doses of medical-grade silk fibroin solution. EngineLife's first silk fibroin product, a CBD skin patch for insomnia, went on sale in Thailand earlier this year. Ratanavaraporn hopes to see silk fibroin used in many more drug delivery systems to help patients across Thailand and internationally — and with that, give Thai silk farmers another revenue stream.

Persons: Juthamas Ratanavaraporn, Chulalongkorn, ”, Ratanavaraporn, Yajun Shuai, CNN Shuai, Mingying Yang, Yang, Shuai, Chuanbin Mao, Mao, EngineLife, hydrogel, Juthamas Organizations: CNN, Chulalongkorn University, Thai FDA, Institute, Applied Bioresource Research, Zhejiang University, “, US Food and Drug Administration, Chinese University of Hong, FDA Locations: Thailand, Bangkok, Thai, China, Chinese University of Hong Kong

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