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Stargazers are in for quite the double feature this weekend: The Beaver Moon, the last supermoon of the year, will share the celestial stage with the dazzling Leonid meteor shower. The Beaver Moon will reach the crest of its full phase at 4:29 p.m. And as the Beaver Moon is rising, spectators might glimpse a "moon illusion," a period of time where the supermoon could look even bigger than normal due to an optical illusion. The Beaver Moon was named after the time of year when beavers begin hibernation. While the best viewing period will be over the weekend, the Leonids will be visible until the meteor shower ends on Dec. 2.

Persons: Preston Dyches Organizations: NASA, American Meteor Society Locations: North America

☆ How to see Comet A3, which could be the best comet in a decade. Neanderthals walked the Earth last time it flew by.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Comet A3, or Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, is visible in the Northern Hemisphere this October. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, or Comet A3, is a dusty ball of ice from the Oort Cloud that takes about 80,000 years to orbit the sun. Sergei Grits/AP PhotoAstronomers are divided about whether Comet A3 will shine as bright as Comet NEOWISE. When and where to see Comet A3Weather permitting, everyone in the Northern Hemisphere should be able to see Comet A3 in October. After this, Comet A3 won't return for tens of thousands of years.

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☆ 23% of low-income Americans are living without a bank account
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Genna Contino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"When they don't see a financial institution or a bank, [they] tend to say, 'There's no avenue for me this way. Of 18- to 29-year-olds, 11% are living without a bank account, compared to 9% of 30- to 44-year-olds, 5% of 45- to 59-year-olds and 2% of people 60 and older, according to the Federal Reserve. People without bank accounts might also turn to check cashing services or consider payday loans, especially if they're the only brick-and-mortar financial services in their neighborhood. The Community Financial Services Association of America, which represents payday lenders, did not respond to a request for comment. "They're going out into the community, they're promoting their services into the community, they're creating programs specifically for the community," he said.

Persons: Sean Gladwell, Wole Coaxum, Joe Lugo, Lugo, that's, Darrin Williams, Williams, Harris, Winnie Sun, It's, Sun, Preston Duppins, Duppins, They're Organizations: Federal Reserve, Southern Bancorp, Inc, Finance, Sun, Wealth Partners, CNBC, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, American Fintech Council, Wealth Management, Community Financial Services Association of America, Chamber, Commerce Locations: Clearwater , Florida, U.S, Irvine , California, Florida, Lugo, Pinellas County

☆ Global tech outage prompts California forecaster to give creative weather report
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The widespread disturbance affected 8.5 million Windows devices, or fewer than 1% of all Windows machines, Microsoft said Saturday. He says he rushed into work to find that, sure enough, they had no weather graphics available. Donion and his producer teamed up to figure out how they could display a weather forecast on air with the systems down, he said. KRCR forecaster Preston Donion improvised his weather visuals amid the global tech outage. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/eXoWfJiBaJ — Preston Donion (@PrestonDonion) July 19, 2024“I definitely got some messages on Facebook and on Twitter saying, ‘Hey, you know, thanks for adapting.

Persons: CrowdStrike, Preston Donion, ” Donion, ”, Donion, who’s, familiarizing, “, Trinity, it’s, eXoWfJiBaJ — Preston Donion, ‘, ’ ” Donion, I’d, ’, Elisa Raffa, ” Raffa, they’d, Dalia Faheid Organizations: CNN, Microsoft Locations: Northern California, Redding , California, KRCR, Washington, California, Modoc County

☆ June full strawberry moon could appear big and colorful after the summer solstice
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Despite its name, June’s full moon will not look like a strawberry. But the bright orb could still turn heads Friday night with an appearance that is bigger and more colorful than the average moon. Since a full moon is opposite the sun, this strawberry moon will shine lower in the sky than usual, according to NASA. Native American tribes across North America gave the strawberry moon its name to mark the in-season ripeness of strawberries, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. For optimal viewing, Dyches recommends looking when the moon is rising or setting to see the effects of the moon illusion.

Persons: ”, Preston Dyches, Dyches, don’t, it’s, ” Dyches, “, Vega, Buck Organizations: CNN, Northern, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, North America Locations: Pasadena , California, North, Alaska, Denmark, Northern

☆ As retirement looms, many Gen Xers are still playing catch-up
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Genna Contino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

About half, or 48%, of Gen Xers say they won't have enough money to enjoy their retirement, a 2024 report from global asset management company Natixis Investment Managers found. Gen X is typically defined as those born between 1965 and 1980. "I think where it's very stressful for [Gen X] is being sandwiched in that tug of war, saving for their retirement as well as helping aging parents," said Marguerita Cheng, a certified financial planner and Gen X mother. Gen X is the first generation of U.S. workers to come of age with 401(k) plans as their primary retirement vehicle after employers largely shifted away from traditional pensions in the 1980s. As retirement approaches, Gen X is feeling the financial squeeze — but financial planners say there are still ways to maximize your savings.

Persons: Gen Xers, they'll, Gen, Marguerita Cheng, Cherry, Cheng Organizations: Natixis Investment, Preston D, Blue, Wealth, CNBC, CoreData Research

☆ Op-ed: How Gen X can transform worrying about finances to flourishing
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Preston D. Cherry | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

It's a lot to deal with, and Gen X can struggle with juggling life and finances across multiple responsibilities. In many families, the transfer must come through Gen X first. About three-quarters (74%) of Gen X reported financial trauma, compared to 71% of millennials, 63% of boomers and 64% of Generation Z. So how can Gen X feel more confident about their current and future finances? Second, Gen X must believe that they can secure their future selves without depriving their current selves.

Persons: Ippei, —, X, Xers, Gen, Gen X, gripe Locations: Experian

☆ A centenarian who starts her day with gentle exercise and loves walks shares 5 longevity tips, including staying single
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Joyce Preston, who's from the UK, turned 100 in March. It was also the year that Joyce Preston, who turned 100 years old last month, was born in the British town of Stockport. There, she starts her day by doing yoga or gentle exercise and loves going for walks. Joyce Preston/ Care UKPreston never married, and her biggest tip for reaching 100 is to "stay single." Joyce Preston/ Care UKBe religiousAs a founding member of an independent evangelical church, religion is important to Preston, and she believes it has contributed to her long life.

Persons: Joyce Preston, —, Preston, Bryan Johnson, Paul Dolan, Preston doesn't, Rose Anne Kenny, doesn't, Joseph Maroon, Heidi Tissenbaum Organizations: Service, Care UK's, Court, Abney Court, Abney Court Care, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Care, London School of Economics, Guardian, gerontology, Trinity College Dublin, LongeviQuest, University of Locations: who's, Ottoman Empire, Soviet Union, Stockport, Preston, Abney, Latin America

☆ Investing in Trump Media is an 'act of faith,' expert says. Here are some risks involved
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A screen displays trading information about shares of Truth Social and Trump Media & Technology Group outside the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City on March 26, 2024. The former president is the majority shareholder in Trump Media, which trades under the initials of his name, DJT, on the Nasdaq. "The reason that people own this stock is because, in one way or another, they support Donald Trump," Rekenthaler said. The closest company comparison to Trump Media is Tesla, according to Rekenthaler. Trump Media is currently a $4 million business through social media, he said.

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☆ '2024 will be the year of the zombie VC reckoning.' The first wave of dying venture firms is here and it's already causing headaches for tech founders.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Ben Bergman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementUnlike other businesses, venture firms do not suddenly go out of business. Why it is so difficult to spot a dying fundOpenView Venture Partners announced in December it was suspending new investments and laying off staff. With the help of Pitchbook, BI looked through data for hundreds of venture firms. Hinge last raised a $19 million fund in 2021 but has not made an investment since November 2022, according to Pitchbook. Do you know of a venture firm no longer actively investing?

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☆ 52% of Black Americans say homeownership is a mark of success, report finds. But it can conflict with other goals
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images'Homeownership has a lot more expenses than renting'"Homeownership has a lot more expenses than renting: taxes, insurance, maintenance, down payment. All these factors need to be considered," said Cherry, a member of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council. "Understand what it is to be a homeowner and how things work," said Elliott, also a member of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council. "The cost of homeownership versus renting has been made [it] daunting to become a homeowner. "At the end of the day, what good is being a homeowner when you can't provide basic necessities for yourself and your loved ones?"

Persons: Cherry, Kamila Elliott, Elliott, Susan M, Wachter, Preston D, Jacob Channel Organizations: Digitalvision, Getty, CNBC's, CFP, Wealth Partners, CNBC, Council, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Cherry Locations: Atlanta, U.S

☆ Who is Patrick Clark? The 'pioneer of the American bistro' who broke barriers for Black chefs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In 1994, he became the first Black chef to win the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef Award. The famed chef touched on his ideology during a 1994 interview shared on YouTube by the African American Chefs Hall of Fame. Patrick's remarks weren't a knock against Black American cuisine. Instead, it was an unapologetic declaration that Black chefs can't — and won't — be pigeonholed. Black chefs at that time were fighting stereotypes that they could only excel at making soul food.

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☆ Don't budget, says financial psychologist. Here's why he recommends a 'spending plan' instead
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Budgets help address maladaptive financial behavior or areas where you need control, such as overspending or spending leakages. "Psychologically, 'budgets' sound restrictive. 'Spending plans' sound a lot better — they give a lot more freedom and flexibility," he said. "It's about giving yourself permission to start the life stage that you're in and then go on to the next one," said Cherry. Jump-start your financial journey by being honest with yourself on where you are standing.

Persons: Preston D, Cherry Organizations: CNBC's Locations: Green Bay , Wisconsin

First Citizens Bancshares ' acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank should result in a higher-quality earnings stream, according to UBS. Analyst Brody Preston double upgraded shares to buy from sell. The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced March 27 that First Citizens would buy Silicon Valley Bank's deposits and loans less than three weeks after the collapse of the venture-capital focused bank . "We view the balance sheet as more well positioned to handle a recession going forward given the low loss nature of the SIVB loan portfolio, which should result in a higher quality earnings stream," Preston wrote in a Wednesday note. FCNCA YTD mountain First Citizens Bancshares stock —CNBC's Michael Bloom contributed to this report.

It's big what happens to Jules," Freeman told Reuters of the film, which premiered at the Berlinale film festival last Sunday. For George MacKay, playing the role of Preston was a chance to tap into currents in his own personality. While the film will especially appeal to LGBTQ+ viewers, its moving human story and racy plot has something for everyone, Freeman said. "This is a film that is for queer audiences, but it's also a film for all audiences," he said. "The queer is a label that we proudly attach to it, but it's not all that it is."

☆ Motivele de optimism ale anului 2020: Realizările care au trecut neobservate din cauza pandemiei
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-26 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +5 min

„Niciun copil nu va mai fi paralizat de virusul poliomielitei din Nigeria”, a spus el. „Sunt un optimist născut”, a spus Funsho. O astfel de realizare a fost atinsă de o echipă de medici, inclusiv virologul Ravindra Gupta, care a vindecat de HIV o persoană din Londra. „A fost o veste cu adevărat uriașă”, a declarat Gupta pentru CNN. „Intrăm într-o nouă eră de dezvoltare a vaccinurilor”, a spus Andrew Preston de la Universitatea din Bath.

Persons: Totuși, coronavirus, Funsho, Rosling, Richard Jefferys, pandemia, David Matthews, Andrew Preston, Peter Hotez Organizations: Organizația Mondială a Sănătății, CNN, Universitatea din Locations: Africa, Nigeria, Londra, Gupta, SUA, Universitatea din Bristol, Universitatea din Bath, Houston

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