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☆ In forgotten parts of Singapore's iconic Orchard Road shopping street, a new era is taking shape
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Kevin Lim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The Far East Shopping Center on Orchard Road in Singapore, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Far East Shopping Center along Singapore's Orchard Road has seen better days. Orchard Road, Singapore's main shopping street, is 2.2 km (1.3 miles) long but much of the activity takes place in the middle of the stretch as well as at selected malls linked via underground walkways to subway stations. Far East Shopping Center isn't connected to Orchard MRT unlike several of its neighbors. Two of the properties, the voco Orchard hotel and Forum The Shopping Mall, share some 180 meters of frontage along Orchard Road.

Persons: Ong Beng Seng, hasn't, CDL, Singapore's URA, URA, Richard Goh, Rasa Singapura, Sukanto Tanoto, Du Shuanghua, Jeremy Lake Organizations: Shopping, Bloomberg, Getty, Shopping Center, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Urban Redevelopment, Properties, Singapore, Developments, CDL Hospitality, Arts, CNBC, Singapore Botanic, Pacific Eagle, Food, Savills Singapore, Concorde Locations: Orchard, Singapore, Delfi Orchard, Istana Park, Canning, HPL

☆ Lauren Sánchez, 54, says she used to think life would be 'over at 50' as a woman
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementLauren Sánchez, 54, says she never expected to have so much to look forward to in life after turning 50. "When I was 20, I thought, 'Oh my gosh, life is over at 50,'" she said on the "Today" show. Apart from her wedding to Jeff Bezos, Sánchez also has a space flight to look forward to. "When I was 20, I thought, 'Oh my gosh, life is over at 50.' AdvertisementIn addition to her wedding, Sánchez also has a flight to space to look forward to, although it is unclear when the trip will happen.

Persons: Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos, Sánchez, Hoda, Savannah Guthrie, I'd, Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, Sanchez, I'm, Magellan, Jacques Cousteau, Anne Hathaway, We're, Oprah Winfrey, Winfrey Organizations: Amazon, Business Locations: Savannah

☆ Denzel Washington, 69, says he's staying sober and working out more now that he's getting older
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementDenzel Washington is approaching 70, and he's taking steps to ensure that he ages well. For instance, he's almost 10 years sober and has started working out with a trainer, he told Esquire. Denzel Washington, 69, knows he's not getting any younger, so he's choosing to prioritize his health. I stopped at 60 and I haven't had a thimble's worth since," Washington told Esquire. I feel like I'm getting strong.

Persons: Washington, Denzel Washington, he's, Esquire, —, haven't, Wine, Lenny Kravitz, there's, Alyson van Raalte Organizations: Denzel Washington, Academy, CDC, Washington, Business

☆ Cher says her mother wanted to put Sonny Bono 'in jail' because of their 11-year age-gap relationship
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

These days, Cher prefers younger men: She has a 40-year age gap with her current partner, Alexander Edwards. There's at least one person who didn't initially approve of Cher's age-gap relationship with Sonny Bono — her mother. So I said, 'OK, I'm not 18 but next month is my birthday' — which was true — 'and I'm going to be 18,'" Cher told Mason, recounting her words. AdvertisementEven though Bono didn't find her attractive initially, their relationship eventually blossomed, she said. Looking back on their relationship, Cher says that their 11-year age gap never felt strange.

Persons: Cher, wasn't, Sonny Bono, Alexander Edwards, There's, didn't, Sonny Bono —, Anthony Mason, Bono —, —, Bono, Mason, Tony, Maria, Bono didn't, Chaz Bono, Cher —, Jennifer Hudson, isn't, Dick Van Dyke, Arlene Silver, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar Organizations: CBS

☆ Josh Brolin, 56, says he likes growing older because it helps him 'mellow out' amid his past struggles with addiction
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementJosh Brolin says he enjoys growing older because it helps him "mellow out." According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol misuse cost the US $249 billion in 2010. After years of struggling with addiction, Josh Brolin says he doesn't think that aging is a bad thing. AdvertisementAccording to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol misuse cost the US $249 billion in 2010. In 2020, researchers from the University of Southern California found that every gram of alcohol consumed a day aged the brain by about seven days.

Persons: Josh Brolin, Brolin, he's, Matthew Perry, Marvel, It's, —, Gen Organizations: Times, National Institute, Alcohol, Survey, University of Southern, Gallup, Business Locations: University of Southern California

☆ Josh Brolin says he uses nicotine pouches '24 hours a day' and sleeps with them in his mouth
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Josh Brolin says he uses nicotine pouches almost all the time, including while he's asleep. He switched to nicotine pouches after getting cavities from nicotine lozenges, he said on a podcast. Nicotine pouches like Zyn are getting increasingly popular but aren't FDA-approved to help quit smoking. Brolin said he switched to using nicotine pouches after he got cavities from nicotine lozenges. Nicotine pouches are small microfiber pouches that contain a powdered mix of nicotine, flavorings, and other ingredients, per the CDC.

Persons: Josh Brolin, —, Marc Maron, Brolin, I'm Organizations: FDA, Service, National Library of Medicine, CDC, Wall, Business

☆ A millennial couple in Singapore spent 8 months turning a rundown unit into their dream home. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Jeremy Ng and Amanda Misso bought the first floor of a 1950s house in Singapore for about $1.34 million. AdvertisementJeremy Ng and Amanda Misso bought their house in Singapore in 2022. Amanda Goh/Business Insider"Sometimes, when you go to viewings, every other condo looks the same. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderAbout a fifth of the country's resident population lives in private housing, which includes condominiums and landed property. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderAs much as they love their house, there's just one tiny thing they wish they'd changed about the place.

Persons: Jeremy Ng, Amanda Misso, —, Joo Chiat, Amanda Goh, Misso, Ng, Jill, they're, Amanda, there's, they'd, you've Organizations: Service, Singapore —, Zurich —, Housing, Urban Land Institute Asia Pacific Centre for Housing Locations: Singapore, Geylang

☆ Martha Stewart says Snoop Dogg taught her how to negotiate contracts better
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Good friends help each other get better business deals, just like Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. Stewart told The Wall Street Journal that she "learned how to negotiate even better than ever" from the rapper. They first met on "The Martha Stewart Show" in 2008, during which they made mashed potatoes together. "She presents an opportunity, we present it to a network and we make some things happen," Snoop Dogg told People in a September interview. As good friends, they also help each other get better business deals, Snoop Dogg said.

Persons: Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg, Stewart, —, They've, Martha, Snoop's, It's, Snoop, he's, Martha's Chard Organizations: Wall Street Journal, Service, Wall, VH1, Party, Business

☆ 'Today' host Al Roker says he doesn't judge anyone who uses Ozempic to lose weight
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Al Roker, 70, says he won't judge people who use Ozempic and other medications for weight loss. I think everybody's journey is their journey," Roker told The Daily Mail. AdvertisementAl Roker, 70, says he doesn't want to judge anyone who uses Ozempic for weight loss. I think everybody's journey is their journey," Roker said. Roker has been open about his struggles with binge eating and his dramatic weight loss journey through the years.

Persons: Al Roker, Roker, —, you've, Ozempic, he's, everybody's, they've, Kelly Clarkson, Whoopi Goldberg, Clarkson, Elon Musk, Whoopi Goldberg —, Brianna Paruolo, Paruolo Organizations: Daily Mail, Service, Elon, FDA, Business Locations: New York

☆ Singapore Airlines shares fall as much as 6% as profit nearly halves amid intensifying competition
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

An Airbus A350-941 from Singapore Airlines is preparing to take off on the runway at Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Barcelona, Spain, on May 1, 2024. SINGAPORE — Shares of Singapore Airlines dropped after the city-state's flag carrier reported a fall of almost 50% in net profit for its first half April to September period, citing lower yields and growing competition. Net profit in the first half of the fiscal year came in at 742 million Singapore dollars ($559.12 million), 48.5% lower than the SG$1.44 billion in the same period a year ago. Singapore Airlines said in a release that the fall in operating profit was due to "increased capacity and stronger competition in key markets," which led to a fall in yields and ultimately, profit. However, SIA will not "hold back on capacity growth just because there's competition in the market," Lee added.

Persons: Lee Lik Hsin, Goh Choon Phong, Lee Organizations: Airbus, Singapore Airlines, El, SINGAPORE —, Singapore, SIA Locations: Barcelona, Spain, SINGAPORE, Singapore

☆ I've flown on Singapore's world's longest flight in business class. It was nice, but the new seats will be a game changer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm exited Singapore Airlines is adding doors to business class after flying the current seat. AdvertisementIn early 2023, I flew Singapore Airlines on the world's longest flight to experience what is considered a top-tier business class. Taylor Rains/Business InsiderSince then, I've flown in door-equipped business class on Japan's All Nippon Airways and British Airways. The carrier announced plans in November to retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes with a new door-equipped business class. Air India launched its new pod-like business class in January as it completely overhauls its brand.

Persons: I'm, —, Taylor Rains, I've, Goh Choon Phong, Skytrax's Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Boeing 777X, Air India, Air, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Korean Locations: Singapore, Qatar

☆ One of the world's best airlines is adding a flyer-favorite feature to its business class as premium competition heats up
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Five-star carrier Singapore Airlines is investing $830 million to retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes. Business class doors are increasingly popular as flyers demand more privacy in high-dollar cabins. The privacy door, a flyer favorite, is an increasingly popular perk in business class. Singapore opted for privacy wings instead of a door on its existing A350 business class, which Business Insider flew in January 2023. Singapore's A350-900ULR will add three business class seats but lose 36 premium economy seats to make room for first class.

Persons: —, Taylor Rains, Goh Choon Phong Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Boeing 777X, Service, Airbus, Singapore, Business, Insider Airlines, Air, American Airlines, British Airways, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Boeing, Qatar Airways, Cathay Locations: Qatar, Air India, Singapore, New York City, Singapore Airlines Singapore, London, Hong

☆ Singapore Airlines will add first class, revamp cabins for longest flights
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Singapore Airlines is planning to add a four-seat first class to the Airbus aircraft it uses for its longest routes, a bet to attract high-spending travelers to flights that can top 17 hours. The carrier will add the new seats to seven Airbus A350-900 URLs, or ultra-long-range aircraft that it uses for lengthy trips, including its longest, between New York and Singapore. Singapore said the new first- and business-class seats will have new in-flight entertainment but the carrier didn't disclose many details about the new cabins. Airlines have been investing billions of dollars to revamp their premium cabins to chase travelers willing to shell out for more space on board. They range from international airlines Singapore Airlines to smaller carriers like JetBlue Airways , whose long-range twin-aisle jets used for trips across the Atlantic feature suites with sliding doors.

Persons: Goh Choon Phong Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Airbus, Airlines, JetBlue Airways Locations: New York, Singapore

☆ At 18, she dreamed about moving to Japan. When she turned 50, she quit her job and bought an abandoned home near Osaka.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Chani Japan. Chani Japan. Chani Japan. Chani Japan. Chani Japan.

Persons: Chani, —, you've, I've, she'd, hadn't, Lawrence Covian, Eric McAskill Organizations: Service, Chani, Japan, YouTube, US Army, BI Locations: Australia, Japan, Brisbane, Chani Japan, Shikoku, Wakayama, Osaka, Europe, I'm, akiya, Iwakuni

☆ He was stressed out and unfulfilled living in NYC. So, at 25, he left and moved to Bangkok to start anew.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Paul Lee, 28, left New York City to move to Thailand in 2021. Life in NYC felt competitive and materialistic, which left him feeling unfulfilled. AdvertisementFour years ago, Paul Lee, 28, left New York City to move to Bangkok. Advertisement"It's already much nicer, bigger, and cheaper than the one I was living in New York City," he added. AdvertisementEven though Bangkok is a vibrant city, the pace of life is still slower than in NYC, Lee said.

Persons: Paul Lee, —, Lee, It's, I'm, Lee isn't, there's, I've, Paul Lee . Organizations: Service, Big Apple, Business, New, Suvarnabhumi, Economist Intelligence Locations: New York City, Thailand, Bangkok, Macon , Georgia, Georgia, South Korea, New York, Thong Lo, SoHo, NYC, Jeju, Lee's, In Thailand, Pattaya, United States

☆ Julia Hawkins, a record-setting centenarian runner, dies at 108. Here are her 5 longevity tips.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Julia Hawkins, a centenarian runner, died at 108 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. AdvertisementJulia Hawkins, a record-setting centenarian runner who picked up the sport after she turned 100, died on Tuesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Here are her five tips for living a long life. Stay activeHawkins credits her long life and good health to an active lifestyle. Even before she picked up running, Hawkins was already competing in the Senior Olympics as a cyclist, she said.

Persons: Julia Hawkins, Hawkins, —, It's, Guideposts, I've, Brit Huckabay, I'm, they're, Fabrizio Villatoro, Murray Hawkins Organizations: Service, Louisiana Senior Olympic Games, New York Times, Olympics, National Senior Games, Washington Post, Louisiana State University, Times, Harvard Locations: Baton Rouge , Louisiana

☆ How McDonald's can learn from other fast-food giants in recovering from the deadly E. coli outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

McDonald's Quarter Pounders have been linked to an E. coli outbreak in several states, the CDC said. AdvertisementA deadly E. Coli outbreak has been linked to the McDonald's Quarter Pounder. Chipotle's recovery may also have hinged on expanding the business in areas unrelated to food safety. In addition to removing any affected items from the menu, McDonald's should also communicate clearly with its customers throughout the process, Leung said. Advertisement"Clear messaging about the steps being taken to ensure food safety is vital.

Persons: McDonald's, —, Jon Tower, Wendy's, James Marsden, Chipotle, Steve Ells, Brian Niccol, Niccol, Sara Senatore, Bernstein, romaine, Alexandra Leung, Leung Organizations: CDC, Service, Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, Citigroup, Kansas State University, Starbucks, Taco Bell, New York Times, Times Locations: Singapore, Hong Kong

☆ A retired Florida cop moved to Thailand with his wife and dog. He says his new life is cheaper, safer, and less stressful.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

A month after retiring from his 26-year career in law enforcement, Fred Jones moved from Florida to Thailand. Fred Jones and his wife left Florida and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, last year. Fred Jones. Fred Jones. Fred Jones.

Persons: Fred Jones, Chiang Mai, —, " Jones, Chiang, Jones, familiarizing, They've, aren't, Johnny Ward, James Bond, John Walker, he's, you've Organizations: Service, Facebook, Google, Florida —, Registration Administration Locations: Florida, Thailand, Chiang Mai, Ecuador, Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Lake County , Florida, Bangkok, Thai, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai province, Italian, France , New Zealand, America, United States, Chiang, Asia

☆ 'Modern Family' star Julie Bowen has a tip for starting conversations with her teenage sons that works like 'magic'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Modern Family" star Julie Bowen struggles to connect with her teenage sons sometimes. AdvertisementJulie Bowen knows the pain of raising teenage boys but she's finally mastered the art of starting a conversation with them. The "Modern Family" star has three teenage sons — Oliver, 17, and twins John and Gustave, 15 — whom she shares with her ex-husband Scott Phillips. And you're going to miss that moment if you aren't doing some lurking." "Stay calm during emotional conversations so as to not shut it down, and avoid intrusive questions, judgment, criticism, and lectures."

Persons: Julie Bowen, —, she's, Andy Richter, Bowen, — Oliver, John, Gustave, Scott Phillips, It's, Laura Eidlitz, Eidlitz Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Brooklyn

☆ She felt trapped in her corporate job in NYC, so she quit and moved to South Korea. Now, she lives alone in a $640-a-month loft.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Chen Teng left her corporate job in New York to move to South Korea in 2016. Now, she lives in a cozy loft and pays 870,000 Korean won, or $640, for rent each month. AdvertisementFeeling trapped at her digital marketing job in corporate America, Chen Teng made a spur-of-the-moment decision to quit and move to a different country. Related storiesHer budget was 10 million Korean won for her deposit, and then under 900,000 won a month for rent. Her rent is 870,000 Korean won, or $640, each month, and Teng paid a deposit of 10 million Korean won for the apartment.

Persons: Chen Teng, —, Teng, weren't, There's, I'm, nothing's, I've Organizations: Service, Yorker, Seoul — Locations: New York, South Korea, Seoul, America, Asia, Korea, Mok, Korean, Brooklyn, Manhattan —, Zillow, New York City

☆ They moved to Scotland from California with their 3 kids. It's safer, slower, and they have a better work-life balance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Zack and Annie moved from California to Scotland with their three young kids earlier this year. Now, they have a better work-life balance and spend more time outdoors with their kids. After a decade of living in California, Zach and Annie decided to move to Scotland with their three kids. Zach and Annie/Simple Scottish LivingLife in Scotland is slower compared to California, in part due to a better work-life balance. "Until maybe when the winter comes, we're trying to keep them away from that as much as possible and make the most of what's around us outdoors," Annie said.

Persons: Zack, Annie, —, Zach, they've, We're, there's, It's, we're Organizations: Service, Monmouth University, Gallup, Patrol, Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions Locations: California, Scotland

☆ Tia Mowry found a good use for her wedding ring after the divorce, so the marriage doesn't feel like 'a waste'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tia Mowry says she decided to repurpose her wedding ring into jewelry for her children post-divorce. "It just makes me feel like my marriage wasn't a waste," Mowry, 46, said. The "Sister Sister" actor and her ex Cory Hardrict finalized their divorce in April 2023, after 14 years of marriage. AdvertisementTia Mowry, 46, has found a good use for her wedding ring after her divorce. The "Sister Sister" star added that she had been thinking about her ex-husband when making her decision since he gave her the ring.

Persons: Tia Mowry, Mowry, Cory Hardrict, —, Cree, it's, De Beers Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Cairo

☆ He moved into a 194-square-foot apartment in Japan — and found that downsizing boosted his productivity
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementBefore LaJuan, 32, moved into his micro-apartment in Nagoya, Japan, he was worried. The shoebox apartment was merely 194 square feet, with a divider separating the living and sleeping space from the kitchen and toilet. Moving to JapanHailing from Trinidad and Tobago, LaJuan first came to Japan in 2016 on a teaching exchange program after college. "I'm like, oh, I'm going to live life purely based on what I want to get out of life, and purely with intention." "Where I live right now, there are a lot of really nice luxury vehicles, so I see it on a regular basis.

Persons: —, wasn't, LaJuan, I'd, it's, It's, LaJuan's, frugally, he's, he'll, doesn't Organizations: Service, Netflix Locations: Nagoya, Japan, Trinidad and Tobago, It's, Fuji, Tokyo, Kyoto, Trinidad ., Trinidad, homeownership

☆ Carson Daly's key to good parenting is talking to young kids like they're 30
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Carson Daly says his trick to parenting children is to treat them like they're adults. In an interview with People published on Wednesday, the "Today" co-host spoke about how he brings up difficult topics — like mental health — to his kids. Carson shares four kids with his wife, Siri Pinter: Jackson James, 15; Etta Jones, 11; London Rose, 9; and Goldie Patricia, 4. Carson says he also encourages his kids to not shy away from discussing their mental health with him. Advertisement"Their whole lives, they know two types, there's physical health and mental health," he said.

Persons: Carson Daly, I've, —, Carson, Siri Pinter, Jackson James, Etta Jones, London Rose, Goldie Patricia, they've, Daly, Sanam Organizations: Service, CDC, Business

☆ Gwen Stefani reveals the one thing Blake Shelton does daily that keeps their relationship strong
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

There's one thing that Blake Shelton does daily that helps keep his marriage with Gwen Stefani strong. "The thing about Blake is that you'll never get through a day without laughing," Stefani said on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." AdvertisementGwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have been together since 2015, and there's one thing that he does every day that reminds her why she fell in love with him. "The thing about Blake is that you'll never get through a day without laughing," Stefani told Jennifer Hudson on the October 2 episode of "The Jennifer Hudson Show." Related storiesIn April, Stefani told Nylon that she had learned not to pay attention to tabloid rumors about her relationship with Shelton.

Persons: Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Blake, you'll, Stefani, Jennifer Hudson, —, Shelton, Gavin Rossdale, Miranda Lambert, Sabrina Romanoff Organizations: Service, Research, Business

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