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☆ 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.

Persons: Jeff Owens, Rick Dreiling, Peter Keith, Piper Sandler, it's, Todd Vasos, Goldman Sachs, Vasos, Piper Sandler's Keith, Keith, John David Rainey, Joe's, Mike Creedon, Creedon Organizations: Walmart, Dollar, Target, Costco, Sam's, Aldi, — Locations: U.S, Bentonville, Arkansas

☆ 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

☆ ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ hit box office trifecta for Thanksgiving weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Auzinea Bacon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Instead of lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving, Americans headed to movie theaters, as the premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2” and the draw of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” provided a big boost to the domestic box office. The success of the three films brought a new perspective on where the box office year can wind up, he said, since no one expected this to be a $420 million Thanksgiving weekend. Reviving the moviegoing experienceLoria said Universal, Paramount and Disney focused on theatrical-driven marketing campaigns, which movie theater companies could lean into. It meant movie theaters stepped up to cater to three very different audiences: those looking for epic historical action, musical fantasy and animated adventure. Dergarabedian said the theater screen goes hand-in-hand with streaming services at home and can build up the success of a movie long-term.

Persons: ”, Moana, “, Mario, ” Alan Bergman, Paul Dergarabedian, Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer, Lionsgate’s “, Daniel Loria, Sony’s “ Kraven, Hunter ”, King ”, Michael O’Leary, Loria, Dergarabedian Organizations: CNN, Mario Bros, Disney Entertainment, Universal, Paramount Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, Warner Brothers Discovery, Warner Bros, Boxoffice, National Association of Theatre Owners, Paramount, Disney

☆ The Untold Story of Yeti Coolers and a Murder in the Philippines
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Brendan Borrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +31 min

"He was a terrific designer, but hopeless in business," says Malcolm, Ivan's younger brother. Years after Ivan's murder, Yeti continues to contract with Outback — and Gloria travels to Texas to periodically to meet with Yeti's management. To make the most of their dwindling inventory, Roy and Ryan bumped up the price on their coolers. "As tragic as Ivan's death was, all of a sudden we are a much stronger company," Roy explained on a hunting podcast. Yeti Coolers went public in October 2018, and Roy and Ryan earned hundreds of millions of dollars after selling most of their shares.

Persons: Stout, Roy, Ryan Seiders, Ryan, didn't, — Ivan Royal Brown, Ivan, Gloria, Roger —, —, Roger, Jay McBride, Roy Seiders, Anuj Shrestha, Flip, Tek, Ivan Brown, Malcolm, Suzanne Handley, Clare, Ivan's, Suzanne, Tom Cat, hangouts, Malcolm isn't, Bryan Hammer, Hammer, Gloria's, GLORIA, BROWN, Malcolm's, Roy hustled, Serra, Malcolm Brown, Alvin Salas, Salas —, Pierre Bucsit, Romeo Amarillo, Prosecutors, Salas, it's, Ivan didn't, Nathaniel Colobong, Colobong, Terry Tate, they've, Brendan Borrell Organizations: Willys Jeep, Star, Five, Country, Texans, Flex, Texas, Waterloo, ESPN, Texas Tech, Rover, Workers, Foreigners, Philippines Securities, Exchange Commission, Cruiser, Honda, Northern Philippine Times, Ray's, Outback, BI Locations: America, Philippines, Austin , Texas, Roy, Australian, Texas, Driftwood, Austin, Australia, Thailand, Bangkok, Manilla, Angeles City, Queensland, Brisbane, Clark Freeport, City, American, Lodge, Philippine, Patagonia, Yeti's, Los Angeles

☆ I've been married for three years and still haven't changed my last name. The longer I wait, the less I want to.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Ashley Archambault | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementWhen I married, changing my last name to my husband's felt like too much work. Three years later, I still haven't changed my name and realize I don't want to. AdvertisementI got increasingly annoyed at the idea of changing my nameMost people assumed I had changed my last name already. Related storiesWhile most women seemed not to question the tradition, others felt free to question my decision. Changing my name wouldn't represent my own values and, therefore, wouldn't yield the romantic result I've envisioned at times.

Persons: —, else's, I've Organizations: Social Security

☆ As a personal trainer in my 20s, I ate as little as possible and over-exercised to stay lean. At 34, I'm fitter, healthier, and stronger — but much less strict.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But now I know that health-promoting behaviors can be pursued independent of body changes, weight, and body composition. I aim for 'body neutrality'A lot of people label me as "body positive" but actually I'm not. I'm not trying to bash body positivity, but it's not for me and it wasn't created for someone like me. I'm grateful that I've learned what I have and can see a more multidimensional meaning behind what I'm doing. That's how I'm trying to live my life.

Persons: Sohee Carpenter hasn't, Carpenter, Sohee Carpenter, I've, I'd, It's, it's, I'm, wasn't, Ben Carpenter I'm Locations: Orange County

☆ Is the vibecession about to end?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Optimism surged post-2016 election, with small businesses planning to hire more employees. Yes, that's a portmanteau of vibes and expansion, and it's the upbeat version of its better-known cousin, the vibecession. Advertisement"Small business owners lean Republican," said Oliver Allen, a senior US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, in a November 12 note. Goldman Sachs"After Donald Trump was elected the 45th President in November 2016, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) small business optimism index skyrocketed. "We expect an improving small business operating environment will boost the sentiment and spending of SMBs in 2025 and lift the earnings and valuation of stocks with revenues tied to that spending."

Persons: Kyla Scanlon, National Bureau of Economic Research hasn't, there's, Donald Trump's, Oliver Allen, Goldman Sachs, Donald Trump, David Kostin, they're, Daniel Zhao, Louis, Zhao Organizations: National Bureau of Economic Research, Pantheon, National Federation of Independent Businesses, Chief US, Economics, Workers, Glassdoor, Louis Fed Locations: St

☆ As retailers enter the holiday shopping season, the winners are pulling away from the pack
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Target , Kohl's and Best Buy each reported disappointing third-quarter results as early holiday deals fell short of meaningfully boosting their businesses. Choosy consumers have made the gulf between successful and struggling retailers even more stark heading into the holiday shopping season, said Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail. That's a smaller year-over-year increase than the 3.9% jump from the 2022 to 2023 holiday season, when spending totaled $955.6 billion. Dick's and Abercrombie both hiked their full-year outlooks this week and said they expect a strong holiday shopping season. Kohl's warned it will have a deeper-than-expected drop in sales and announced a change in CEO ahead of the crucial shopping season.

Persons: Victor J, Fitch, Neil Saunders, Abercrombie, Scott Lipesky, Erik Nordstrom, Wall, John David Rainey, Rainey, Rick Gomez, Taylor Swift Organizations: Blue, Bloomberg, Getty, Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Abercrombie, GlobalData, National Retail Federation, Nordstrom, CNBC, Target Locations: Clifton , New Jersey, U.S

☆ Read a VC firm's advice for founders about how to use AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementIt's still a good time to embrace the AI revolution, according to VC firm Insight Partners. A recent Insight survey showed that 72% of its portfolio companies are using AI in their workflows. AdvertisementA recent survey by Insight showed that 72% of its portfolio companies are using AI, with 36% of them allocating new budgets specifically for these initiatives. Related storiesFocus on leveraging emerging AI technologiesThe idea of incorporating generative AI (GenAI) into companies can be daunting but it also has the potential to impact every function of a business. In a recent portfolio company survey, we found that 72% of portfolio companies are using Artificial Intelligence, with 36% of those companies creating a net new budget for those initiatives.

Persons: It's, you've, – Organizations: Insight Partners, Business, Insight, Wiz

☆ DOGE: How far could Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy go to cut federal regulations?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Tami Luhby | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy intend to lean on two recent Supreme Court rulings that they argue will make it easier to tear up a multitude of federal regulations. However, multiple legal and regulatory experts told CNN that Musk and Ramaswamy are misinterpreting the decisions, which could actually make it harder to overturn existing rules. Slashing needed workersWhat’s more, the endeavor would require a lot of assistance from agency staffers – the very workers that Musk and Ramaswamy have promised to cut. For instance, in a town hall on X last month, Musk repeatedly criticized government regulations, citing their interference with his companies. “It’s quite arduous getting regulatory approval,” Musk said while discussing his Neuralink startup that develops implantable brain-computer interfaces.

Persons: CNN — Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Donald Trump, Raimondo, Ramaswamy, won’t, ”, James Broughel, hasn’t, ” Musk, Trump, Nicholas Bagley, “, Richard Pierce Jr, ” Broughel, ” Trump, Broughel, Biden, Joe Biden’s, Musk, ” CNN’s Tierney Sneed Organizations: CNN, Government, Environmental Protection Agency, Loper Bright Enterprises, Competitive Enterprise Institute, ’, Street, Congress, University of Michigan Law School, George Washington University, of Economic, Public Citizen, SpaceX Locations: West Virginia

☆ Thanksgiving, Latino style: 5 families share how they prepare turkey and side dishes with a twist
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Daniela Gonzalez | Nbc Local | Daniela Gonzalez Is A National Digital Editor For Nbc Local. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Many Latino families celebrating Thanksgiving, including some who have immigrated to the U.S., are making the traditional turkey — but they're adding distinctive cultural influences. Some Latino families use wine and orange juice as part of their Thanksgiving turkey preparation, but there are many other non-traditional ingredients that are incorporated in their dishes. Here’s how some Latino families are preparing their Thanksgiving dinners, using ingredients that showcase their native countries' culinary roots and distinct flavors. For dessert, his family usually eats a cheesecake or ice cream. A Colombian family's fruity stuffingValentina Angel says she prepares the Thanksgiving turkey by stuffing it with different fruits such as apples, peaches and berries.

Persons: Cassolato, Luis Toledo, amarillo, aji, Toledo, ” Toledo, Samuel Nacisso, Edgar Izquierdo, ” Izquierdo, Valentina Angel, “ It’s, ” Angel, Angel Organizations: Venezuela — Locations: U.S, Peruvian, Peru, pizco, oregano, Toledo, Venezuelan, Venezuela, Colombian

☆ Tershawn Wharton: Kansas City Chiefs DT catches child who fell headfirst from stands, invites him to next game
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —After quite possibly saving a child’s life on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton has invited the young fan to a game. Wharton caught the child after he fell headfirst from the Bank of America Stadium stands following the Chiefs’ 30-27 win against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday. The child loses his footing before falling headfirst from the stands, which are roughly 10 feet above the ground. It is not clear from the video whether a railing gave way, or whether the particular area that the young fan was leaning over was not covered by a fence. But I just had to kind of, like, push him into the stands a little bit to make sure he didn’t hit too hard,” he continued.

Persons: Tershawn Wharton, Wharton, Pat McAfee, ”, McAfee, Travis Kelce, “ Organizations: CNN, , Kansas City Chiefs, Bank of America, Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, CNN Sport, ” CNN, New, Panthers Locations: ,, Charlotte , North Carolina

☆ She ditched her auditing job to work at her family's restaurant. 7 years later, she opened a second spot — and turned a profit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Seven years later, she expanded the business and opened New Station Rice Bar. Located in Fortune Centre, an old mall in central Singapore, her shop is a 10-minute drive from her parent's restaurant. Related storiesThe lessons she learned were proven rightAlmost 10 months since she opened the 500-square-foot restaurant, New Station Rice Bar has seen a steady flow of customers. But the most popular dish is salted egg chicken rice — also a bestseller at her parents' restaurant. Tan said New Station Rice Bar sees fewer customers during off-peak hours and when it rains.

Persons: Chloe Tan, Tan, Erin Liam Initially, didn't, it's, Wing, She's, It's, Erin Liam Tan Jun Hong, Cherry Tan, Iszahar Tambunan, Oon Seok Sim, she's, she'll, Erin Liam Tan Organizations: New, Rice, Rice Bar, BI, Singapore Airlines Locations: Austin , Texas, Singapore, Fortune, Hong Kong

☆ 'ACDC,' 'T2K,' and the Middle East: Leaked documents reveal Amazon's top cloud growth initiatives
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementInternal AWS documents obtained by BI lay out the cloud giant's growth priorities next year. Amazon Web Services recently laid out new growth initiatives that include a focus on healthcare, business applications, generative AI, and the Middle East region, according to internal documents obtained by Business Insider. These are part of the AWS sales team's priorities for next year and Amazon refers to them internally as "AGIs," short for "AWS growth initiatives," one of the internal documents shows. That was slower than Microsoft's and Google's cloud business, on a percentage basis. Generative AI Innovation CenterLast year, AWS launched a $100 million program called Generative AI Innovation Center, which connects customers with AWS's AI scientists and experts to help launch generative AI solutions.

Persons: Greg Pearson, AWS's, Patrick Neighorn, Matt Garman Frederic J . BROWN Organizations: BI, Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services, Business, AWS, Synergy Research, Amazon, Services, Getty, Data Centers, Forbes, Adobe, Gulf Cooperation Council, Center, Accenture, Tata Consultancy Locations: East, AFP, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar

☆ I worked on cruises for 3 years and now frequently sail as a passenger. Here are the 10 things I do on every trip.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Tammy Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I spent three years working on cruise ships. Here are the 10 things I always do while cruising to have the best trip possible. Depending on what time I get on the ship, my cabin and luggage may not be available for several hours. Frequent walks on the promenade deck are often a highlight of my tripYou can see some wonderful views from a cruise ship. Lastly, I always lean into themed parties and eventsMany cruise ships have themed events or nights, and I love looking them up in advance so I can prepare my outfits.

Persons: I've, You'll, I'd, It's, we're, we'll, Tammy Barr Locations: Paris, Berlin, Rome, Civitavecchia

☆ A key U.S. inflation report looms over Wall Street. How to trade it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Frank Holland | In Frank-Holland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The October personal consumption expenditures price index report has many investors wondering how it may impact the postelection market rally. "It definitely threatens the dynamic of the market broadening because it jeopardizes the speed at which the Fed drops interest rates," Lee told CNBC. "Right now, the markets are pricing out interest rates one by one. Bill Baruch, president of Blue Line Futures, sees opportunities in the currency and bond markets if core PCE rate reaches 3%. "This PCE report and the expectation for a December cut are going to create quite a bit of volatility in fixed income," Ethridge told CNBC.

Persons: Dow Jones, William Lee, Lee, Jimmy Lee, Victoria Greene, Greene, Bill Baruch, Baruch, Malcolm Ethridge, Ethridge, Goldman Sachs, Russell Organizations: Core PCE, Milken Institute, CNBC, Traders, Wealth Consulting, Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Wealth, Blue, Capital Area Planning, U.S . Bancorp Locations: financials

☆ Kohl's lowers annual sales forecast again on muted holiday shopping demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Kohl's on Tuesday forecast a bigger drop in annual sales than previously expected, a sign the department-store chain is struggling to draw in shoppers as it navigates a CEO change ahead of a promotion-heavy holiday shopping season. "Our third-quarter results did not meet our expectations, as sales remained soft in our apparel and footwear businesses," Kingsbury said. The CEO's surprise departure comes as the company enters the critical holiday shopping period including Black Friday, one of the busiest times of the year for retailers and shoppers. It logged a decrease in comparable sales of 9.3% for the quarter ended Nov. 2, its eleventh consecutive quarter of decline. This is Kohl's third straight quarter with a lowered sales forecast.

Persons: Kingsbury, Kohl's, Tom Kingsbury, Ashley Buchanan, Cos Organizations: Walmart, Michaels Companies, LSEG Locations: Paxton, Harrisburg, Kohl's, Falls , Wisconsin

☆ Why green investments have become the last line of defense for Biden’s climate agenda
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ronald Brownstein | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

CNN —Can the green shoots of clean energy break through the “brown blockade”? Those huge current and planned investments in new manufacturing plants may represent the sole opportunity to preserve any elements of Biden’s blueprint for growing the domestic clean energy industry. Republican districts are slated to receive an equally large share of another $435 billion in clean energy projects that have been announced but not yet built, the analysis found. The US reliance on the fossil fuels driving climate change has been declining for years, but only at a modest pace. Yet interrupting that transition by repealing the federal policies benefiting clean energy remains a dangerous gamble.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Joe Biden’s, Biden –, ”, Lori Lodes, ‘, I’ve, Trump’s, Tammy Baldwin, John Fetterman, Kamala Harris, Chris Wright, ’, Lee Zeldin, Elizabeth Conley, “, Jason Walsh, ” Lodes, Robert McNally, George W, Bush, McNally, Walsh, ” Walsh, Joseph Shapiro, Shapiro, EVs, Ben King, King, ” King, ” Shapiro Organizations: CNN, GOP, Republican, Climate Power, Trump, federal Energy Information Administration, Senate, Electoral College, Energy Information Administration, Democratic, Biden, ExxonMobil, Environmental Protection Agency, “, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Rosendin, Houston Chronicle, Power, BlueGreen Alliance, Republicans, Hyundai, Bloomberg, Getty, University of California Locations: America, United States, Wyoming , Louisiana, North Dakota, West Virginia, Alaska , Montana , Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Ohio, Indiana , Michigan, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, Maryland, Washington , Oregon, California, West Virginia , Montana and Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Michigan, – Michigan, Washington, Liverpool , Texas, Georgia, Ellabell , Georgia, Berkeley

Greg Abbott challenged President Joe Biden at almost every turn on the handling of the US southern border, as the state grappled with multiple border surges. Abbott described the upcoming border actions as a coordinated effort between border states and Washington. Texas officials and federal officials have historically worked together on the US-Mexico border. Texas state officials tout the work of their operation, arguing it served as a deterrent, and federal officials cite Biden’s executive action that levied harsher consequences for border crossers. “Texas has really been a lab for how mass round-ups of immigrants would work and how you can practically do it,” said Kristin Etter, the director of policy and legal Services at the Texas Immigration Law Council.

Persons: Greg Abbott, Joe Biden, Abbott, “ We’re, ” Abbott, Fox News ’ “ Hannity, ”, Donald Trump’s, “ We’ve, Trump, —, Michael Banks —, Tom Homan, Banks, Biden, Brad Coe, he’s, “, Coe, who’ve, Tom Schmerber, Schmerber, I’d, dueled, –, Kristin Etter Organizations: CNN, Trump, Texas Gov, Lone Star, Democratic, Fox News, Biden White, Customs, Abbott, Texas National Guard, Texas Department of Public Safety, Fox Business, National Guard, Homeland Security, Texas, Operation Lone Star, Republican, Maverick, Democrat, Department of Homeland Security, Biden Justice, Justice Department, Circuit, Texas Immigration Law Council Locations: Texas, Rio, But Texas, — Texas, Mexico, Washington, Kinney County, Maverick, Maverick County, Rio Grande, El Paso, “ Texas

☆ At TikTok's LA creator summit, the company pushed long-form video and ignored the looming ban threat
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementTikTok hosted a Los Angeles creator summit focused on long-form content and monetization. The event emphasized high-quality content but notably left out the looming US ban. The company's creator summit in Los Angeles focused on horizontal long-form video, platform monetization, and the power of fandoms. Amanda Perelli/Business InsiderTips TikTok shared with creatorsIn a keynote presentation, Samuels said TikTok was looking for creators who could master storytelling. AdvertisementHigher-quality content also performs better on TikTok's horizontal video tool, TikTok said at the event.

Persons: TikTok, TikTok execs, —, I'm, Kim Farrell, TikTok's, Farrell, Melissa Tecson, Norissa Samuels, Tecson, Linqia, Amanda Perelli, Samuels Organizations: YouTube Locations: Angeles, Los Angeles, North America

☆ San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie taps OpenAI's Sam Altman and other business leaders for help with transition
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Kate Rogers | In Katerog | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

San Francisco's Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie has begun tapping tech heavyweights and business leaders to help with his goal of overhauling the city's image. "He wants to put down roots here in San Francisco. The city can't have all its eggs in one basket and needs to expand into other business sectors as well, Lurie said. "We will go recruit companies from all sectors to come back to San Francisco," Lurie said. A fully-staffed police department and 911 dispatch office will be necessary to help bring businesses and workers back to the city, Lurie said.

Persons: Daniel Lurie, Sam Altman, Ned Segal, Lurie, Levi Strauss, I've Organizations: Francisco's Mayor, London, CNBC Locations: San Francisco, Francisco

“Gladiator II,” the sequel to the 2000 historical epic, also pulled in an estimated $55.5 million from more than 3,500 locations. With “Gladiator II” and “Wicked,” similar excitement had built up online for months, with many fans gearing up for what they deemed “Glicked” (pronounced glick-id). Similarly, “Gladiator II” and “Wicked” offered moviegoers the opportunity to lean into the contrasting themes. By comparison, Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” is an action-packed film with swords, violent battles and ancient warfare. Still, “Glicked” didn’t quite replicate the magic of “Barbenheimer,” according to Shawn Robbins, founder of Box Office Theory and director of analytics at Fandango.

Persons: ”, “ Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer ”, glick, “ Barbie, “ Oppenheimer, ” “, Paul Dergarabedian, “ Barbenheimer, Barbie ”, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Ridley Scott’s, David Joshua Taylor, “, Taylor, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Shawn Robbins, ” Robbins, Grande, ” Mescal, Lucius, Robbins, that’s Organizations: Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Airbnb, NBC, Comcast, Variety Locations: Oz, North America, Rome

☆ One of Trump's cabinet picks shows how making it easier to build homes is a rare point of bipartisan agreement
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Doug Burgum, Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Interior and "energy czar," won praise from pro-housing advocates from both parties earlier this year when he made the case for denser, more walkable, mixed-use communities. Advertisement"He's been a champion of zoning reform and parking reform and transportation reform," Chuck Marohn, the founder of the urbanism nonprofit Strong Towns, told Business Insider. Doug Burgum — President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the US Department of Interior — reflects the growing bipartisanship around deregulating housing. At the same time, the housing shortage has begun to impact communities across the country rather than just large coastal metros. While Republicans use language about private property rights, free markets, and deregulation to make a case for YIMBY policies, Democrats talk about racial equity and environmental sustainability, Nolan Gray, research director for California YIMBY said.

Persons: Doug Burgum, Donald Trump's, Burgum, Chuck Marohn, it's, Doug Burgum —, US Department of Interior —, Scott Olson, Marohn, millennials, It's, Bryan Caplan, Nolan Gray, California YIMBY, Gray, Emily Hamilton Organizations: North Dakota Gov, homebuilding, US Department of Interior, George Mason University, Democrats, Republican Locations: Fargo, Bismarck, Strong, California

☆ Former Elphaba and Glinda actresses remember the magic of ‘Wicked’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

Eden Espinosa, an original “Wicked” cast member who played Elphaba on Broadway over seven years and inspired some of the score’s famous riffs. Becoming Elphaba and GlindaKristin Chenoweth (left) and Idina Menzel originated the roles of Glinda and Elphaba on Broadway. It was Dearman's second time performing in the show — she played Glinda before returning as Elphaba. Some “Wicked” journeys are more winding: Espinosa played Elphaba on and off for seven years. No matter how long they spent with their characters, the actresses agreed — they’d grown with Elphaba and Glinda.

Persons: ” Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Glinda, Gregory Maguire’s, Frank Baum’s “, Oz, ”, —, Elphaba, who’ve, Nicky J Sims, Jessica Vosk, Eden Espinosa, McKenzie Kurtz, Louise Dearman, Saycon Sengbloh, Willemijn Verkaik, Teal Wicks, Stephanie J, Idina Menzel, Glinda Kristin Chenoweth, Elphabas, Menzel, Tony, Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman, “, I’ve, Kristin Chenoweth, Bruce Glikas, Saycon, I’d, Gina Beck, Dan Wooller, ” Espinosa, Shoshanna Bean, Everybody’s, Jamie McCarthy, Espinosa, Glindas, you’re, who’s, Kurtz, Sebastian Arcelus, Fiyero, “ Idina, Sebastian, ” Sebastian Arcelus, Nicholas Hunt, Ben Vereen, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Madame Morrible, Lindsay Mendez, Brandi Chavonne Massey, Alyssa Fox, Alexia Khadime, Brittney Johnson, Dearman, Block, Wicked’s, Lawrence, I’ll, that’s, Wicks, Cynthia Erivo, Kevin Mazur, they’re Organizations: CNN, Getty, Broadway, ITV, Social, New York City Hall, Los Angeles Times, Erivo Locations: London, New, Grande

☆ Dining Sheds Changed the N.Y.C. Food Scene. Now Watch Them Disappear.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Pete Wells | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

Building for the Long HaulBalthazar, SoHo, ManhattanJonah Rosenberg for The New York Times Jonah Rosenberg for The New York Times Jonah Rosenberg for The New York Times Jonah Rosenberg for The New York TimesThe Open Restaurants program was originally scheduled to end after Labor Day in 2020. Street dining at Cebu began in late 2020 with movable barricades separating diners from the traffic. Privacy on a Busy StreetDon Angie, West Village, ManhattanJonah Rosenberg for The New York Times Jonah Rosenberg for The New York Times Jonah Rosenberg for The New York Times Jonah Rosenberg for The New York TimesThe public-health rationale for outdoor dining was that fresh summer breezes could help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Jonah Rosenberg for The New York Times (Balthazar, Don Angie, Oscar Wilde). Marissa Alper for The New York Times (Cebu).

Persons: Lila Barth, Philip Guardione, Piccola Cucina, verdigris, Restaurateurs, Eric Adams, Karsten Moran, Manhattan Jonah Rosenberg, Jonah Rosenberg, Balthazar, cabanas, Ian McPheely, Keith McNally, ”, Erin Wendt, Roberta Delice, Resy, Wendt, “ We’re, Ms, Brooklyn Marissa Alper, Marissa Alper, The New York Times Michael Esposito, Esposito, I’m, Don Angie, Scott Tacinelli, Angie Rito, Rito, “ Scott, ” Mr, Tacinelli, aren’t, Manhattan Lila Barth, Stacy Pisone, Caroline Brennan, Brennan, Eduardo Kobra, Andy Warhol, Jean, Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Frida Kahlo, “, Rushmore, ” Ms, Pisone, “ It’s, Ayza, Zafer Sevimcok, Sevimcok, Oscar Wilde, Eden Weingart, Andrew Hinderaker Organizations: The New York Times, verdigris Beaux, City Council, Department of Transportation, New York Times, The New York, Labor, Paisley Design, cabanas, Balthazar Restaurant, American Express, Gardens, Cebu Bar, Cebu, GRT Architects, Herald Locations: SoHo, Mount Etna, New York City, Havana, New York, Rome, Buenos Aires, Dawa’s, Woodside , Queens, Manhattan, Spring, Paris, Eyesores, Gardens Cebu, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Cebu, West Village, Chelsea, Boston

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