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☆ A K-pop star was photographed kissing a woman. Fans decided he should be fired for it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Larissa Gao | Larissa Gao Is An Associate Social Newsgathering Reporter Based In Hong Kong. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Within two days of his return, SM Entertainment said Seunghan was out again, leading fans to post triumphant videos showing them dancing in front of the funeral wreaths. “Many fans, mostly international fans, want him back in the group.”SM Entertainment did not respond to an emailed request for comment. “He made those teenage mistakes.”This is far from the first time that K-pop idols have fallen afoul of fans for having personal relationships. In March, Karina from Aespa, another SM Entertainment group, apologized for letting fans down after Korean media revealed her relationship with actor Lee Jae-wook. International fans are less invested in K-pop stars both emotionally and financially, said Stephanie Choi, a faculty expert on K-pop music at the University at Buffalo.

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☆ The origins of bubble tea, one of Taiwan’s most beloved beverages
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Maggie Hiufu Wong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

It all started with foam teaInvented in the 1980s, bubble tea (also called “black pearl tea” or “boba tea”) is a beloved Taiwan classic. Lin Hsiu Hui, product manager at bubble tea chain Chun Shui Tang, said she created the very first glass of bubble milk tea at a staff meeting in 1988. Bubble tea chain Easy Way argued in a press conference, “Why don’t you ask people to skip drinking Coke instead?”The saga was dubbed the “bubble tea for arms” incident by local media. Bubble tea 2.0Bubbleology founder Assad Khan says his first bubble tea experience was 'love at first sip.' But no matter how funky you get with the recipe, the soul of a good bubble tea has always been, well, the tea.

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Check out our main Prime Day deals hub for sales, broken down into categories like tech, home and kitchen, style and beauty, and more. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. Easy-to-use Alexa voice controlCheck mark icon A check mark. This is a relatively new product on the market, and we're seeing the first ever sale during Prime Day. Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals , or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

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AdvertisementHow to buy the Roku Ultra (2024)The Roku Ultra is now available to buy from Amazon, Best Buy, and the Roku Store for $99. The 2024 Roku Ultra has a new processor and an improved remoteThe new Roku Voice Remote Pro has backlit keys and a USB-C charging port. RokuSince 2019, Roku has released a couple of refreshed versions of the Roku Ultra, but each iteration's underlying hardware has remained largely the same. Outside the new chip, the 2024 Roku Ultra looks similar in design to its predecessor, with a rounded set-top box. RokuWhile I can't recommend the 2024 Roku Ultra until my hands-on evaluation is complete, the new model looks promising on paper.

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☆ Astrophotographers outline the 3 mistakes you're making when snapping photos of the moon and how to fix it
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementHere are some mistakes you may be making while photographing the moon and how to fix them, according to two professional astrophotographers. Mistake 1: Taking photos at the wrong timeJon Carmichael captured the moon during a lunar eclipse. The silver lining is you can get better detail because you're shooting through less atmosphere and the photos will be clearer. Taking photos closer to sunset gives you more lighting compared to later at night, which will make taking a cellphone picture easier. "If you're shooting in any kind of auto setting, then you're making the camera decide for you," Carmichael said.

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☆ This 38-year-old is financially independent with passive income. Here's how he built a 7-figure real estate portfolio
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Ernestine Siu | In Ernestinesiu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Shu Matsuo Post, 38, built a $2 million real estate portfolio, according to documents seen by CNBC Make It. Over the course of about seven years, the 38-year-old consistently poured over 50% of his and his wife's dual income into real estate investing. Beginning of real estate investing journeyMatsuo Post's journey toward financial independence was not straightforward. Pivoting his career multiple times, he worked in industries like journalism, retail and technology before entering real estate. "We found real estate and kept talking about it, and then we decided that we can live off of one income," Matsuo Post said.

Persons: Shu Matsuo, Matsuo, it's, Matsuo Post, Christina, I'm, that's Organizations: CNBC, Matsuo Post, FI, YouTube Locations: U.S, Japan, Hong Kong, Minnesota, New York

With the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Samsung has effectively addressed some of these compromises. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Samsung's iconic flip phone has been upgraded with a new model, the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Unfolded, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a two-tone device, no matter what color you pick. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 has wider black borders around the display than the Galaxy S24. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 changed my critical mind of Samsung's flip phones.

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Learn moreThe LG G4 is one of the most stunning premium displays I've tested. Judged against other 2024 models, the LG G4 is easily one of the best TVs you can buy for top-notch image quality. But the G4 is technically the best OLED TV LG has ever made. LG 65-inch G4 OLED 4K TV The G4 is one of the most impressive OLED TVs we've tested, but its benefits over last year's more affordable G3 are subtle. Steven Cohen/Business InsiderThe LG G4 delivers high-end image quality that's a clear step above cheaper TVs.

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Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan - February 23, 2018; Top luxury shopping streets with multi colored neon signs. For the first half of the year, luxury group LVMH this week reported " exceptional growth in Japan arising in particular from purchases made by Chinese travelers." SHANGHAI — Luxury brands are seeing a surge in sales in Japan, largely driven by purchases from Chinese travelers taking advantage of a weak yen, according to earnings results this month. The income segment covers families in mainland China earning at least 30,000 yuan a month ($4,140, or about $50,000 a year). besides Hong Kong, across most luxury brands."

Persons: Yves, Yves Saint Laurent, Trip.com, Xiao Hong Shu, netizen, Oliver Wyman, Louis Organizations: Yves Saint, Burberry, U.S, Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, South, Japan National Tourism Organization, CNBC Locations: Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan, Ginza, China, Southeast Asia, SHANGHAI, South Korea, Weibo, Sapporo, Hong Kong, Malaysia, France, Asia

The best Prime Day deals are the ones that let you fill a need in your life while saving a few bucks. Read on for our editor's personal picks from this year's sale, and catch the remaining sales in our main Prime Day deals hub. Amazon Prime Day deals our experts bought themselvesI'm moving from a huge home in Kansas to a tiny apartment in New York City. I used Prime Day as an opportunity to downsize to a smaller model that was recommended by our air fryer expert. Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for more.

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Learn moreAmazon is running a promotion on select baby products during Prime Day, and today, July 17, is the last day you can partake. When you spend $90 on items listed on this landing page, Amazon will give you a $30 credit to spend on the site. Just make sure to add the applicable baby products to your cart and use the code BABYPRIMEDAY at checkout. Best Prime Day baby dealsPampers Pure Protection disposable diapers (N-7) $22.89 $25.46 Save 10% Pampers Pure are hypoallergenic and free of chlorine, bleach, latex, fragrance, parabens, and natural rubber. Amazon/Lisa Sabatini/Business InsiderShopping for more great Amazon Prime Day deals?

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Learn moreIn addition to the thousands of products on sale during Amazon Prime Day, the Apple Watch collection of smartwatches is also discounted. Right now, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is down to an all-time low, and the Series 9 is an impressive 30% off. Top Apple Watch dealsApple Watch SE (2nd Gen) 40mm $169.99 $249.00 Save 32% The second-generation Apple Watch SE is an impressive entry-level wearable that shares the same processor as the Series 8 and Ultra. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. The Apple Watch SE is the entry-level, budget-friendly option, but don't write it off just because of that.

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A DoorDash delivery person is pictured on the day they hold their IPO in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., December 9, 2020. Doordash shares fell 2% to $111.68 after the report, before recovering some of that loss. However this year, those shares were automatically converted into class A shares, Deliveroo's IPO prospectus shows. Online food delivery companies have looked to pivot away from unprofitable markets. New Tab , opens new tabSave Share XFacebookLinkedinEmailLink Purchase Licensing Rights

Persons: Carlo Allegri, Doordash, Deliveroo's, Will Shu, Shu, Deliveroo, Greg Orlowski, Tony Xu, U.S . Doordash, Uber, Amy, Jo Crowley, Abigail Summerville, Anousha Sakoui, Alexander Smith, Nick Zieminski Organizations: REUTERS, Companies, Deliveroo, Chevron, DST Global, Sunday Times, Financial Times, U.S ., Wolt, United Arab, Thomson Locations: Manhattan, New York City , New York, U.S, Chevron San Francisco, London, Taiwan, Deliveroo, France, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong

Enter the Epson FastFoto (FF-680W), the only home scanner on the market that can batch-process up to 35 photos at a time, with scanning speeds up to 80 photos per minute. Epson FastFoto (FF-680W) The FastFoto is one of the best photo scanners on the market, allowing you to batch-scan images at speeds of up to two photos per second. While the OfficeJet has can scan images, it is much slower and more manual process than with the FastFoto. The same photo, as scanned by a cellphone app and the Epson FastFoto. AdvertisementThe bottom lineThe Epson FastFoto is the easiest and fastest solution I've found for digitizing old photos.

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☆ Social Security's 'biggest myth' leads people to claim early, expert says. Even a slight delay can boost retirement income
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Nevertheless, 75% of adults ages 50 and up believe Social Security will run out in their lifetime, a 2023 Nationwide Retirement Institute survey found. When people claim Social SecurityMoreover, data shows retirees often don't wait until they are able to receive 100% of the benefits they've earned. The full retirement age is generally between 66 and 67, depending on an individual's birth date. For every year beneficiaries wait past their full retirement age up to age 70, they stand to get an 8% benefit increase. Every month increases your benefitsNevertheless, experts say it's still generally best to delay claiming retirement benefits.

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☆ Bronze bust honoring the late Charlie Munger wowed crowd in Omaha at Berkshire meeting
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

OMAHA, Neb. — A 24-inch tall, bronze bust sculpture of the late Charlie Munger became a conversation piece for guests who lodged at the Omaha Marriott last weekend for the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. "I got back to the lobby and the hotel staff was like 'Doerthe came down twice to look for you,'" Yu Shu, the 39-year-old artist behind the sculpture, told CNBC in an interview. "Then they called Doerthe and she came down. I gave her a hug, and I told her 'nice to see you again' and she's like 'we've never met before.'"

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Shop at Amazon Shop at Walmart Shop at Best Buy What we like Check mark icon A check mark. Shop at Amazon Shop at Best Buy Shop at Samsung What we like Check mark icon A check mark. Unfortunately, the S95D's matte screen has one notable side effect: it hurts black-level performance in a bright room. In contrast, the elevated black levels caused by the S95D's matte screen are more pronounced and easier to notice. AdvertisementSamsung S95D vs. S95C: Price and availabilityThe S95C currently costs a lot less than the S95D.

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☆ How we test, review, and recommend products
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Insider Reviews Team | Les Shu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Janelle LeesonBelow is a sampling of some of the core products and services the Reviews team tests. Reporters enlist their cats, dogs, and other pets to help test products, while pet health articles are medically reviewed by veterinarians and supported by expert interviews. Insider Reviews' health articles are medically reviewed by doctors and other health professionals, and supported by expert interviews. Molly Allen/InsiderThe Reviews team tests products the way people would use them in everyday life. In addition to our in-house and freelance testers, we also have an internal council of volunteers and freelancers who help us test products and offer additional perspectives.

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Samsung 65-inch S95D 4K OLED TV This exceptional high-end TV is the brightest OLED we’ve ever tested. I've seen this kind of behavior on a few other OLED TVs, but it's more extreme on this model than on competitors. However, there is speculation that the brand could sell versions of its 2024 OLED TVs with WRGB panels instead. Steven Cohen/Business InsiderBased on my initial testing, the Samsung S95D is an excellent option for anyone who wants a high-end OLED TV. Ultimately, buyers seeking a premium viewing experience can't go wrong with any high-end OLED TV.

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☆ A 33-year-old man turned a Japanese farmhouse into a mountainside Airbnb retreat for $25,000 — here's how he did it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Claire Turrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewSingaporean Xian Jie Lee, 33, moved to Japan in 2012 to study political science. Xian Jie LeeShu told Lee that he could rent a farmhouse in a village called Ryujinmura. "I removed the tatami (traditional straw floor covering) in the inner room and fell through the floor," Lee said. Xian Jie LeeWhile renovating the guesthouse, Lee turned his own home into a café three days a week to earn extra income. Xian Jie LeeLee has also been able to participate in unique experiences himself.

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Preorders for Sony's Bravia 3 and Bravia 7 4K TVs are now available, but preorders for the Bravia 8 and Bravia 9 are not yet live. AdvertisementSony Bravia 9 Mini LED 4K TV price and specsThe Bravia 9 boasts an advanced backlight with high brightness capabilities. B&H PhotoSony 65-inch Bravia 9 Mini LED QLED 4K TV Sony's new high-end Bravia 9 is its most advanced 4K QLED TV yet. AdvertisementSony Bravia 8 OLED 4K TV price and specsThe Bravia 8 is the successor to Sony's A80L midrange OLED TV from 2023. AdvertisementSony Bravia 3 LED 4K TV price and specsThe Bravia 3 is an entry-level 4K TV so it's missing many of the advanced image quality features found on other Bravia models.

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☆ How Taiwan could depend on one of the cheapest naval tactics to stop a Chinese invasion
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

An element of that strong defense, experts argue, could be one of the cheapest naval tactics: sea mines. Experts say that naval mines could be very useful for stopping China's People's Liberation Army Navy or, at the very least, creating major headaches during an invasion. "Naval mines are such a capability, complementing various other weapons." AdvertisementThat speaks to larger problems naval mines pose. But, additional capabilities would be required to fully employ a naval mine defense.

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☆ TikTok: Is it really Chinese?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Is TikTok Chinese? In March 2023, CEO Chew was repeatedly pressed by US lawmakers on whether TikTok was Chinese. According to TikTok’s own website, its subsidiaries around the world are all structured under Bytedance Ltd.Is ByteDance Chinese? At last year’s congressional hearing, Chew didn’t directly answer any questions about whether ByteDance is a Chinese company either. That means the Chinese government now owns 1% of Beijing Douyin Information Service, which is the domestic Chinese unit of Bytedance.

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☆ The U.S. wants ByteDance to sell TikTok. China is almost certainly going to refuse
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Visitors are visiting TikTok's stand at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) in Shanghai, China, on April 27, 2023. CostFoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesThe U.S. could be about to force ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, to divest its U.S. business or effectively ban the app. But a sale looks unlikely — not least because China is expected to block it. Last year, the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) told ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a ban. TikTok algorithm at the centerWhat complicates a sale further is TikTok's algorithm.

Persons: ByteDance, Paul Triolo, Albright Stonebridge, CNBC's, Wang Wenbin, Shu Jueting, CFIUS, China's Shu, Triolo, Richard Windsor Organizations: Appliance, Electronics, Nurphoto, Senate, Washington, Lawmakers, Chinese Communist Party, TikTok's, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NBC, U.S ., Foreign Investment, China's Ministry of Commerce, Radio Free Mobile, TikTok Locations: Shanghai, China, United States, TikTok, U.S, ByteDance, TikTok USA, USA

☆ TikTok is circling the wagons ahead of a potential ban
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The company plans to exhaust all legal avenues before considering being split from Chinese company ByteDance, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. AdvertisementIf TikTok loses its legal battle, ByteDance, its parent company, must divest the social media platform. This could also prove challenging, as the Chinese government has said it opposes a forced sale of TikTok. TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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