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☆ I've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementI've been on Norwegian, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean's newer cruise ships. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderWhen a few rounds of foosball and ping-pong have worked up your appetite, you'll have 16 dining venues to choose from. AdvertisementNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line has 18 cruise ships. Norwegian Cruise LineIt's the only cruise line on the list with a semi-inclusive "More at Sea" — formerly known as "Free at Sea" — promotion. The company operates 28 cruise ships, several of which are the biggest in the world.

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☆ The NLRB filed a complaint against Apple. The former engineer who cofounded #AppleToo explains why it's important.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Helen Li | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The NLRB filed a complaint against Apple, alleging labor law violations and retaliation. AdvertisementA culture of silenceScarlett's case is among other ongoing unfair labor practice complaints by former Apple employees. The future of labor organizing in Silicon ValleyThe NLRB has received an uptick in unfair labor practice filings from tech workers. "When we talk about labor law, we're really talking about unions and hourly labor, like retail, front line, and service workers," Scarlett said. Movements like #AppleToo reflect a greater push from tech workers, who expect more employer transparency.

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☆ My mom moved in with me for the first 30 days of my baby's life. She feeds me homemade food and ensures I can rest
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Her mom came to live with her during the weeks after her baby's birth for "confinement." AdvertisementShe spent the week before birth preparing nourishing foodA week before I gave birth, I flew my mom in from Wisconsin. Before the baby was born, mom spent her days preparing food for my confinement — peeling, chopping, dividing, and freezing. Without my mom preparing food for me, I know I would have just eaten what was quickly available. Although it's been more than 30 days, my mom is still here caring for me, Lily, and the house.

Persons: Hillary Wichlin, —, Lily, it's, she's, She's, he's Organizations: Service Locations: San Diego, Wisconsin, America

☆ Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to be remembered for this
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg knows how he wants to be remembered. Zuckerberg hopes Meta will be a "technology" company decades from now — not just an "app company." Zuckerberg wants people to say Meta took "really big swings" that changed the industry and the world. Right, we're not like — we're not an app company," Zuckerberg said of Meta. Zuckerberg said as well that he just wants Meta to be a company that "builds awesome things."

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☆ Republicans officially miss their chance to impeach Biden before the election
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Time has officially run out for House Republicans to impeach Biden before the election. Lawmakers took their last votes of the week on Wednesday and won't return until mid-November. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAfter nearly two years, the Republican effort to impeach President Joe Biden can be declared dead. While it's technically possible Republicans would attempt to impeach Biden in the final months of his presidency, it's highly unlikely.

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☆ Gen Zers are swapping Botox and filler for 'notox.' A plastic surgeon shared 3 anti-aging tips that don't involve injectables.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Some also worry about "Botox blindness," overdoing Botox and filler without realizing it. "I feel vindicated," he said of more people preferring less invasive skincare treatments. Sung shared 3 Ps — peptides, protein, and plasma energy — that he recommends trying for a "notox" anti-aging skincare routine. AdvertisementThere are more approachable ways to start using peptides. If budget allows, try plasma energy treatmentsSung's third "P" is plasma skin regeneration, a non-laser treatment that promotes collagen growth using plasma energy.

Persons: —, Zers, Jimmy C, Sung, it's, they're Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I thought I was a respectful traveler until I visited Japan. I felt like a rude child and wished I'd known better before I left.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Tricia Patras | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But when I recently traveled from the US to Tokyo with friends, I found I wasn't as prepared for Japan as I'd thought. AdvertisementThrough trial and error, I learned rules I wish I'd known before I left — and things travelers should keep in mind if they visit Japan. AdvertisementIn Japan, it's considered rude to eat or drink in public while walking or standing. I also had to get used to removing my shoesRemoving your shoes upon entering certain places is considered respectful in Japan. Toru Kimura/ShutterstockDuring my trip, I also got used to taking off my shoes upon entering shared spaces, including my hotel.

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☆ I never wanted kids. My partner has a son, and it's been unexpectedly great.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Alexandra Saville | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We wanted to be cautious and avoid any potential heartache and confusion for all parties. I quickly formed a bond with my partner's sonHis son and I fell into a surprisingly easy groove. Related storiesI never wanted one and still don't, but what I do want is exactly what we have. It's a similar relationship with my partner's son; I'm as important to him as he feels I am. AdvertisementIt's been a surprise as someone who never wanted kids of my own to get to enjoy a version of the experience.

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Credit cards offer better purchase protection and less fraud liability compared to debit cards. Most credit cards earn at least 1% back on everyday purchases — and you can often earn much more. Tips for using credit cards to build creditYou can build credit with a credit card by following a few crucial steps. If you have a low credit score, you may consider a secured credit card for rebuilding credit. Frequently asked questions about paying with a credit cardShould I keep paying with a credit card to earn rewards if I already have credit card debt?

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☆ Extreme heat is already ruining summer travel — and it's only going to get worse
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tourists are in for another summer of sweltering heat and extreme weather. Greek authorities closed the Acropolis this week amid scorching mid-day temperatures. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on the culture & business of sustainability — delivered weekly to your inbox. Record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events around the globe in recent days portend the promise of another blistering summer, even as the post-pandemic surge in travel continues to climb. Greek authorities closed the Acropolis in Athens on Wednesday and Thursday during a sweltering mid-day heat wave.

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☆ From portal pranks to chatbot chaos, here's why fun tech projects designed to connect us end in tears
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Dublin-New York video portal has shut down again as it's tech fails to stop inappropriate behaviour. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA livestream video portal aimed at bringing people together across Dublin and New York went viral this week for all the wrong reasons. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ People are tearing into Apple for its latest iPad commercial: 'Steve wouldn't have shipped that ad'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The tech giant unveiled its latest iPad models on May 7. The ad certainly made a statement, just probably not in the manner that Apple intended. "Maybe hire Ridley Scott again next time instead," read one X post referencing the award-winning director behind the "1984" ad. Representatives for Apple didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from BI sent outside regular business hours.

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☆ Short on rockets, Ukraine has had to get 'more selective' with its HIMARS attacks, soldier says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

He said his unit had good support from HIMARS — a long-range, high-precision rocket launcher that can hit targets 50 miles away — but its effectiveness was degraded as rockets ran low. AdvertisementUkrainian soldiers watch a rocket fire from a HIMARS launcher in May 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. AdvertisementCongress approved $300 million for Ukraine last month, which would have included HIMARS rockets. M142 HIMARS launches a rocket on Russian position on December 29, 2023 in Unspecified, Ukraine. "Support Ukraine, help us win this war."

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As detailed in our season-long free F1 live stream guide, we can help you watch every race this season via similar options to today's race. How to watch free Australia F1 live streams with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. How to watch F1 Australia live stream in the USESPN covers Formula 1 racing throughout the season. Shop at SlingHulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Shop at HuluHow to watch Australia F1 live stream in the UKWant a free option?

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☆ I've lived in Alaska for over 20 years. Here are 11 of the biggest mistakes I see first-time visitors make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Amy Newman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

It's one-fifth of the size of the lower 48 — the contiguous United States — and larger than California, Montana, and Texas combined. So unless you're planning an extended stay, focus on exploring a single region. If you want to see southeast Alaska and the Inside Passage, book a cruise or use a combination of planes and ferries to travel between cities. If you want to visit Denali National Park, then make Fairbanks — about a two-hour drive away from the entrance — your home base to explore the interior. And expect to mostly travel by plane if you want to go to Kodiak or Valdez and check out the Arctic.

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☆ Apple Vision Pro review: This is the future of computing and entertainment
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Todd Haselton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTApple Vision Pro Todd Haselton | CNBCIt's night. Here's what you need to know:What's goodApple Vision Pro Source: AppleI was skeptical when I first met with Apple to see the Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro. Photos in the Apple Vision Pro Todd Haselton | CNBCI love the "spatial photos" you can capture using the cameras on the outside of the Vision Pro or with the latest iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple Vision Pro Todd Haselton | CNBC

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☆ Iran's new jet-powered exploding drones in Russian hands could put even more stress on Ukraine's best air defenses
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Russia is suspected of having used a new Iranian exploding drone in Ukraine, though it's not confirmed. The weapon, Iran's jet-powered Shahed-238, is believed to offer a speed boost over the Shahed-136 loitering munition. With these new drones, Moscow could create more headaches for Ukraine's air defenses, experts say. Remain of a Russian-made Shahed 136 at an exhibition on May 12, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Bendett said Iran will likely be taking notes on how its drones are used on the battlefield in Ukraine.

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☆ Disney's Bob Iger needed a win. Pat McAfee just gave him one.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Disney's Bob Iger got out of a jam with two of his biggest stars: Jimmy Kimmel and Pat McAfee. AdvertisementThere aren't a lot of media moguls who could get out of a jam involving two of their biggest stars and accusations of pedophilia. It's unclear when McAfee intends to bring Rodgers back or if he ever will; ESPN reps declined to comment. One of the reasons is that while Disney and ESPN are reported to be paying McAfee $85 million over five years to bring his daily talk show to ESPN, McAfee isn't a Disney employee. And certainly not one about one of ESPN's biggest stars, who's supposed to represent its path to the future.

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☆ Donald Trump serving as House speaker would be chaos for the legislature and misery for the embattled former president
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Even if he gets immense GOP congressional support to become speaker, Trump also appears like the very last person who'd even want the position. US President Donald Trump speaks in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC on November 5, 2020. AdvertisementAdvertisementAs president, Trump was free to hire and fire staffers, counsel, and his cabinet at any point he wanted. As a speaker but not a member of Congress, Trump would have literally no ability to vote on any pieces of legislation. Let's imagine, for a minute, that Trump's both interested in the position and can somehow manage to convince GOP members to take McCarthy's spot.

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☆ Meta and Salesforce are looking to re-hire some workers they just laid off. It's putting those people in an awkward spot.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Companies like Meta, the parent of Facebook, and Salesforce are bringing back some of the workers they let go . In some cases where the layoffs were conducted reasonably well, a return might be something former workers would consider. Whether to return is a question some former Salesforce workers are likely asking. She said workers considering returning to a former employer might ask themselves questions such as: Why was I laid off? Now it's tech workers' turn.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Upon spotting a zookeeper laden with a bucket full of fruit-flavored ice pops, black spider monkeys in Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque gracefully swung their way towards him on Friday, chattering excitedly. The ice pops are part of the monkeys’ well-being program. For the monkeys, the ice pops are watermelon, pineapple or grape flavored. But for Simba, the zoo’s lion, the ice treat is made up of blood or minced meat. To cool her down even more, a zookeeper sprayed Koala with a hose.

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HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Just playing is a small victory for Shakhtar Donetsk, though the Ukrainian champions won't stop there. The Ukrainian league restarted a year ago despite the war but all games are played in empty stadiums — and sometimes interrupted by air-raid sirens. For the second straight season, Shakhtar is playing its Champions League games outside of Ukraine because of the Russian invasion. “When we drew with England (in a national team game on Sept. 9), I really got a lot of messages from the soldiers. Despite the wealth behind Shakhtar, the club won't give up hope of returning to play in Donetsk some day, Chygrynskyy said.

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☆ Tiny ‘bubble cars’ from the 1960s are making a comeback. Take a look at the latest electric versions
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The Microlino electric vehicle on display at the IAA Mobility 2023 show in Munich, Germany. MUNICH — Tiny cars appear to be making a comeback. At the IAA motor show in Munich this week, there were a handful of small vehicles on display. They resembled the so-called microcars or "bubble cars" from several decades ago — like the Italian-designed Isetta, which was first produced in the mid-1950s. Another car on display at IAA was the Yoyo, a car from Italian-Chinese start-up XEV.

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☆ You may hate what Twitter — sorry, X — has become. But it's just what the company needs right now, brand experts say.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The social media platform Twitter rebranded to X, Elon Musk announced last week. It's been a whirlwind week for Twitter, or X — whatever you decide to call it now. But Elon Musk, long obsessed with the idea of a brand named X, trudged on in the face of disapproval from users. He said that the risky move could inject newfound excitement and interest into the social media company. "I would never bet against Elon Musk," Carr said.

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