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☆ Why founders of some small luxury brands are eyeing exits
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementIndependent luxury brands face pressure to sell or seek investment amid the market downturn. It's a decision some independent luxury brands are confronting amid an industry-wide downturn. Even the biggest and most successful independent brands with cult followings are under pressure. Seize the moment or risk failureEscribano said there's been an uptick of independent brands seeking investors as a survival strategy. For independent brands, Escribano said, the thought process is "either we make it today or we're not here tomorrow."

Persons: It's, Simon Porte Jacquemus, Figaro, Gigi Hadid, Stephane Cardinale, Corbis, Jacqumeus, Blanca Zugaza Escribano, Escribano, there's, Kate Middleton, Dion Lee, Taylor Swift, Mara Hoffman, Roksanda, Chris Jackson, Milton Pedraza, Le Figaro, Jaquemus, Montaigne, Pedraza, Jacquemus, Kering, Valentino, Marc Piasecki Organizations: Fashion, Business, The Brand Group, Luxury Institute, Olympics, Burberry, Brands Locations: Soho , New York City, French, Serbian, Paris

☆ Scientists discovered the strangest sea slug in the ocean
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementIn 2000, scientists spotted a bioluminescent mollusk in the deep sea. It turned out to be a new species of sea slug that's perfectly adapted to the deep ocean. Researchers from the MBARI dubbed it Bathydevius caudactylus and recently published their findings in the peer-reviewed journal Deep Sea Research Part I.Bathydevius is unlike any sea slug the scientists had ever seen. At first, no one knew how to classify the strange sea slug. A sea slug in the midnight zoneA low-light camera system captured the bioluminescence display of the Bathydevius caudactylus sea slug.

Persons: It's, Bruce Robison, Robison, MBARI, it's Organizations: Aquarium Research Institute, CNN Locations: Monterey Bay , California, Monterey, what's, Oregon, Southern California

☆ How Mike Tyson, 58, is preparing to fight Jake Paul, who is almost half his age
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementMike Tyson, 58, is set to fight Jake Paul, 27, at Dallas' AT&T stadium on Friday. Paul, meanwhile, trains up to six times a week and eats whole foods. Mike Tyson, 58, is preparing to fight Jake Paul, 27, on Friday at 8pm Eastern Time at Dallas' AT&T stadium. Tyson quit being veganWhile Tyson used to be a vegan, he now enjoys eating meat when training for a fight, he told Van Susteren. Jake Paul eats luxury proteinTyson's opponent, Jake Paul, has been training hard too.

Persons: Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Paul, Tyson, Kevin McBride, he's, Friday's, I've, Stephen McCarthy, Greta Van Susteren, It's, bodyweight, Van Susteren, Paul meditates Organizations: Dallas, Paul, Netflix, Getty, Health

The Summary A patch of snow in Scotland known for lingering year-round has melted for the fourth consecutive year. Such snow patches can act as harbingers of the broader consequences of climate change. A patch of snow in the Scottish Highlands dubbed the Sphinx typically lingers year-round, staying frozen through the summer. “It’s always been about trying to get that the right balance, to make sure that nature and people can thrive in the national park,” Moir said. We are now looking at an epoch where patches of snow are possibly going to be only occasional survivors.”

Persons: It's, ”, Grant Moir, Moir, ” Moir, “ We’ve, we’ve, “ It’s, Iain Cameron, Scottish Snow Hunter, Cameron, “ Organizations: Scottish Highlands, Park Authority, ” Records, Climate, Scottish, Royal Meteorological Locations: Scotland, Scottish, Braeriach, Great Britain, Scotland’s

Making it successful requires you to "multiply that by infinity," says billionaire Raising Cane's co-founder and CEO Todd Graves. Nearly three decades later, Raising Cane's has more than 800 locations worldwide and could finish this year with nearly $5 billion in sales, a spokesperson says. "I can't tell you how many 15, 16-hour days I've worked in a row," Graves, 52, tells CNBC Make It. DON'T MISS: The ultimate guide to negotiating a higher salaryAt times, Graves worked so much that his wife would bring their two kids to his office for dinner and playtime — after which he'd go back to work, he says. As such, he's still busy — but he's configured his workload to make time for family and friends anyway, he says.

Persons: Cane's, Todd Graves, Graves, I've, playtime, he'd, he's, I'm Organizations: Baton, CNBC, Forbes Locations: California, Alaska, Baton Rouge , Louisiana, Cane's

☆ Rise of Middle-Class Shoplifters: Americans Are Stealing From Stores
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

And before you ask, no, he doesn't feel bad about it, especially when he pilfers from Whole Foods. AdvertisementBut there's also a lot we don't know about retail theft. "No, I don't feel bad about stealing from Jeff Bezos," one 20-something occasional shoplifter in Washington, DC, told me. "It doesn't feel like a world in which I can really get by and build a life very easily anymore, " he said. Advertisement"If most of this is happening in Walgreens and Walmart and places like that, I don't know, is it a problem?"

Persons: Carson's, he's, Carson, He's, shoplifts, Jeff Bezos, there's, it's, Joshua Jacobson, California who's, —, that's, Ernesto Lopez, they've, Jeff Prusan, Joe Schmoes, they're, Keith, shoplifter, That's, Donovan, Donovan's, snagging, she's, Jacobson, Jeff Bezos isn't, David Johnston, we're, hasn't, Emily Stewart Organizations: Walmart, Foods, Amazon, National Association of, Criminal, Atlantic, Depot, Target, Guardian, National Retail Federation, Business Locations: New York, California, Washington ,, Atlanta, Texas, Illinois, Walgreens

☆ 25% of adults say they're experiencing 'electsomnia': 3 simple ways to get better sleep now and after the election day
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Here are their best tips for a good night's rest. Thankfully, there are simple steps you can take to get better sleep now — and well after election day. It's something some sleep experts are calling "electsomnia." "I'm a sleep doctor, and I don't sleep perfectly every single night." The more nights of good sleep that you're able to get, the better, but don't become overly concerned with getting the best sleep every night, she said.

Persons: it's, Shelby Harris, Harris, Louis, Abhinav Singh, Singh Organizations: CNBC, American Psychological Association, Washington University, Indiana Sleep Locations: Sleepopolis, St

☆ I'm running my first marathon. A sports dietitian helped me put together the perfect meal plan.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

This is something I've been looking forward to as I prepare to run my first marathon on November 3. So I consulted Jena Brown, a sports dietitian specializing in endurance racing, who reviewed my plan for the week and suggested improvements. She told me I should aim for roughly 8-12 grams of carbs a day per kilogram of my body weight. After my shorter runs this week, I got a berry smoothie with 55g carbs and 27g protein (from protein powder). Cut down on fiber, fat, and spiceI used regular, refined flour pasta and blended pesto with cottage cheese to make the sauce.

Persons: Carbo, It's, carbo, tenderly undressing, Jena Brown, Julia Pugachevsky Brown, Brown, Ezekiel, Julia Pugachevsky, hydrating, I've, seltzer Organizations: Service, New York Times, Gatorade Locations: carbs

☆ The U.S. Navy apologized 142 years after shelling and burning an Alaska Native village to oblivion
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Shells fell on the Alaska Native village as winter approached, and then sailors landed and burned what was left of homes, food caches and canoes. It was Oct. 26, 1882, in Angoon, a Tlingit village of about 420 people in the southeastern Alaska panhandle. Now, 142 years later, the perpetrator of the bombardment — the U.S. Navy —has apologized. The residents are vastly outnumbered by brown bears, and the village in recent years has strived to foster its ecotourism industry. Merriman, the top U.S. official in Alaska, saying a Tlingit uprising threatened the lives and property of white residents.

Persons: U.S . Navy —, Mark Sucato, ”, “, Angoon, Nobu Koch, Daniel Johnson Jr, Julianne Leinenveber, Klane, Shgen George, E.C . Merriman, Johnson, Merriman, ” Johnson, Billy Jones, Tith Klane’s, ” Jones, Rosita Worl, Leinenveber, Eunice James, Tith Klane, we’ve Organizations: U.S . Navy, Navy, Department of Interior, Alaska Natives, U.S ., Army, Wrangell, Admiralty, North West Trading Co, Naval, U.S, Sealaska Heritage Institute Locations: ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Angoon, Angoon , Alaska, Russia, Kake, Juneau

☆ The US Navy is apologizing 142 years after shelling and burning an Alaska Native village to oblivion
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Anchorage, Alaska AP —Shells fell on the Alaska Native village as winter approached, and then sailors landed and burned what was left of homes, food caches and canoes. It was Oct. 26, 1882, in Angoon, a Tlingit village of about 420 people in the southeastern Alaska panhandle. Now, 142 years later, the perpetrator of the bombardment — the US Navy — has apologized. US Navy Rear Adm. Mark B. Sucato speaks during a Navy ceremony Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Angoon, Alaska, to apologize for the 1882 military bombing on a Tlingit village in Angoon. Merriman, the top US official in Alaska, saying a Tlingit uprising threatened the lives and property of white residents.

Persons: US Navy —, Mark Sucato, ”, “, Angoon, Daniel Johnson Jr, Julianne Leinenveber, Klane, Mark B, Sucato, Nobu Koch, E.C . Merriman, Johnson, Merriman, ” Johnson, Billy Jones, Tith Klane’s, ” Jones, Rosita Worl, Leinenveber, Eunice James, Tith Klane, we’ve Organizations: US Navy, Navy, Department of Interior, Alaska Natives, US, Army, Wrangell, Admiralty, North West Trading Co, Sealaska Heritage Institute Locations: Anchorage, Alaska, Angoon, Russia, Kake, Angoon , Alaska, Juneau

☆ My family has traveled to 33 states, but none has wowed us as much as this coastal gem — and, no, it's not Hawaii
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Daryl Austin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

My wife, four kids, and I have been to 33 states together including Hawaii, California, and Maine. Still, Oregon is our favorite state we've visited, and we recently spent eight days exploring it. To date, we've been to 33 states including famously scenic ones like Hawaii, Maine, California, and Montana — and we've found many things to love about each one. We appreciated the picturesque beaches and were happy to find them uncrowdedOur favorite Oregon beach was "Secret Beach." The Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park was our favorite because its 7-mile loop took us to or behind 10 beautiful falls.

Persons: we've, —, Daryl Austin, Cannon, Samuel H, Mount Hood, Lewis, Clark, Meier, Frank, It's, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack Nicholson commandeers, Willy, Daryl Austin We've Organizations: Service, Beaver State, Scenic, Historic, California Gold Rush, Guinness, Records, Urban Farmer, Tillamook Cheese Factory Locations: Hawaii , California, Maine, Still , Oregon, Oregon, Hawaii , Maine , California, Montana, Seaside, Yachats, Boardman, Historic Baker City, Portland, Willamette, Mount, Fort Clatsop, Salem, Astoria, Baker City, Columbia, Silver Falls, Horsetail, Latourell Falls, Multnomah, United States

☆ Costco recalls salmon products over listeria contamination concern
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( John Towfighi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Costco is recalling smoked salmon products over possible listeria contamination. There have been at least 10 reported deaths and 59 hospitalizations across 19 states due to the listeria outbreak, according to the CDC. In October, there have multiple instances of recalls like Costco’s salmon products due to potential listeria contamination, according to the FDA, which tracks public announcements. While the recalls come on the heels of the Boar’s Head listeria outbreak and McDonald’s E. coli outbreak, experts told CNN that an increase in recalls over potential contamination isn’t necessarily cause for concern. On October 24, the FDA announced a recall of chicken taco kits produced by Sprouts Farmers Markets over potential listeria contamination.

Persons: Salmon, Costco’s, Francisco Diez, Gonzalez, BrucePac, Diez, ”, ” Diez, “ It’s, bode Organizations: CNN, Costco, US Center, Disease Controls, Kirkland, Acme, Fish Corp, CDC, listeria, US Food and Drug Administration, FDA, Center for Food Safety, University of Georgia, Farmers, Treehouse Foods, Target, Walmart, US Department of Agriculture, Consumers Locations: Virginia

☆ Tovala Smart Oven Pro review 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Is A Contributing Editor At Nbc Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +18 min

| How I tried the Tovala Smart Oven Pro | My experience with Tovala Smart Oven Pro | Who is the Tovala Smart Oven Pro for? Dimensions: 18.5 x 12.32 x 11.75 in | Colors: Charcoal Black | Wi-Fi connected: YesHow does the Tovala Smart Oven Pro meal subscription work? My experience with the Tovala Smart Oven ProOverall, I was extremely impressed with the Tovala Smart Oven Pro and the brand’s meal subscription service. As mentioned, the Tovala Smart Oven Pro comes with a number of accessories, each of which were individually wrapped in plastic. Smart featuresFor me, where the Tovala Smart Oven Pro really stands out is outside of the meal subscription service.

Persons: Bethany, Gnocchi Alfredo, Bethany Heitman, I’ve, they’re, I’ll, ”, you’re, Burger, I’m, Joe’s, —, fryer, TikTok Organizations: Smart, Apple, NBC, Facebook, Twitter Locations: New York City, Omaha, waffles, Kodiak, Tovala

☆ I took the same shopping list to Trader Joe's and Target. The bigger chain had more sales but still cost me way more.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Amena Ahmed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I took the same shopping list to Trader Joe's and Target to compare the chains' stock and prices. Overall Trader Joe's offered similar items, like noodles and salmon, for much better prices. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementI recently discovered that it's much cheaper for me to get my weekly groceries at Walmart than Trader Joe's or Target. So, this time, I wanted to compare the same lists at Trader Joe's and Target to see which of those chains offers the best deals.

Persons: Joe's, — Organizations: Service, Walmart

☆ This large ‘ghost’ fish was just spotted for the first time in almost 20 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —When scientists heard reports that a large, mysterious fish had been caught in Cambodia in 2020, excitement stirred. Could this be the “Mekong Ghost,” they asked - an elusive fish that hadn’t been seen since 2005 and was feared extinct? But the fish, which can grow as large as 66 pounds, was sold before scientists could get a closer look. The giant salmon carp has been rediscovered in Cambodia. Chhut Chheana/Wonders of the Mekong“I’ve been looking for it since then, kind of fascinated by it because it’s a very unusual giant fish,” Hogan said.

Persons: ”, hadn’t, Zeb Hogan, Hogan, Chhut, –, ” Hogan, “, – I’ve, Bunyeth Chan, they’ve, Greta Thunberg, it’s Organizations: CNN, University of Nevada, “, Svay Rieng University, World Wildlife Fund, Nature Locations: Cambodia, Reno, Cambodian, Rivers ”, Thai, Svay Rieng, Laos, Thailand, Mekong, Nature Cambodia

☆ Netflix earnings are after the bell. Here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

LOS ANGELES — Netflix is due to report third-quarter earnings after the closing bell Thursday. Wall Street will be paying close attention to details surrounding the company's advertising-supported business model, upcoming live sporting events and the continued effects of its password crackdown on subscriber numbers. After all, this is one of the last times Netflix will report subscriber data to shareholders, as it plans to focus on revenue and other financial metrics as performance indicators. This has led some Wall Street analysts to predict that Netflix will soon announce price hikes. New Street Research analyst Dan Salmon and Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne both noted expected price increase announcements in recent research notes to investors.

Persons: Dan Salmon, Morgan Stanley, Benjamin Swinburne Organizations: Netflix, LSEG Revenue, Street Research

☆ At Diddy's A-list 'white parties,' naked women were a staple — but that didn't seem to raise eyebrows at the time
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Sean "Diddy" Combs' "white parties" were known for extravagance and celebrity attendance. Aside from naked women, Fonseca told BI that she never saw anything that raised red flags at Combs' parties that she attended. Sean "Diddy" Combs' white parties are being looked at from a new perspective after the music mogul was indicted last month. The celebrities have been photographed at Combs' white parties over the years but have not been accused of wrongdoing. At one white party, Combs issued a warning to guests from atop his balcony about children needing to leave the event.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, —, galore, Selma Fonseca, Fonseca, Dimitrios Kambouris, Bad Boy Entertainment Combs, she'd, David Allen, Allen, Ashton Kutcher, That's, Jason Merritt, Blueflame Combs, photog, Selma, Steven A, Henry, Busta, Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Simmons, Tyson Beckford, Tommy Lee, Mariah Carey, Lindsay Lohan, Lil, Kim, Mary J, Blige, Russell Brand, Chris Brown, Beckford, Fonseca didn't, Fonseca —, Jennifer Lopez, Conan O'Brien's, O'Brien Organizations: Service, Bad Boy Entertainment, Adria, Hamptons, East Hamptons, Business, Beverly, Getty, BI Locations: East Hampton , New York, Beverly Hills, Manhattan, Champagne

☆ Netflix has won the streaming wars but Wall Street still has big questions about its future
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The US and Canada drive 70% of Netflix's revenue growth and are crucial for its future ad expansion. AdvertisementBy now, it's become a common refrain in Hollywood: Netflix has won the streaming wars. Amazon threw a wrench into Netflix's advertising ambitions by steamrolling into the market earlier this year. With subscriber growth potential limited in the US because Netflix is already quite saturated in the market, Netflix needs to ramp up ad revenue. While Netflix's ad tier growth is steadily adding inventory, those tech deals will take a couple of years to ramp up.

Persons: —, it's, Nielsen, hasn't, steamrolling, It's, Tyson, Paul, Netflix execs, Amazon, What's, Dan Salmon, NewStreet, Lowell Singer, There's, Piper Sandler's Organizations: Wall Street, Netflix, Service, Amazon, Barclays, WWE, LightShed Partners, Citibank, Epic Games, Disney, Piper Locations: Canada

☆ The easy way to calculate how much protein you need, according to a nutrition coach for Olympians and CrossFitters
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Molloy said to consume 0.75 grams of protein per pound of body weight for optimal health. Related storiesA 2022 study supports this, finding that 0.7 grams per pound of body weight was optimal for strength gains. AdvertisementHowever, a person with a lot of weight to lose should calculate their protein intake based on their goal weight not their current weight, he said. Gradually add more protein to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacksIf you want to increase your protein intake, Molloy advises looking at each of your meals in turn. "Once you've got those three meals sorted, you can start to look at other snacks throughout the day to try to increase your protein intake," Molloy said.

Persons: Mike Molloy, Molloy, —, that's, we've, you've Organizations: Service Locations: overeating

☆ Billionaire founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: One 'stupid' strategy nearly cost me my business
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Natalie Wu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Todd Graves' high-risk funding strategy for Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers was a bold gamble that almost cost him his dream. Today, the co-CEO and founder of Raising Cane's is worth an estimated $9.5 billion, according to Forbes, thanks to his over 90% ownership stake in the company. When he was growing the chain, Graves said he took out loans with private investors at a 15% interest rate. "I tell entrepreneurs, 'Don't do that,' because my dream almost just went away," Graves told the "Trading Secrets" podcast in May. Today, Graves makes sure his company has less than three dollars of debt for every dollar it owns, he told "Trading Secrets."

Persons: Todd Graves, Forbes, Graves Organizations: Hurricane Locations: Alaska, Baton Rouge

☆ 5 things not to say to a grieving friend
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Alisyn Camerota | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —It’s almost impossible to know what to say to someone in the throes of grief. There’s no one right answer, of course. Still, trading notes with a few grieving people, including my own children, I’ve found some helpful do’s and five unexpected don’ts. It goes something like this: Some things in life are glorious, and some things suck. Remember, it’s OK to say you don’t know what to say.

Persons: CNN —, I’ve, You’d, Alisyn Camerota, Tim Lewis, ’ I’ve, doesn’t, we’d, King ”, Mufasa, we’re, “, I’d, ” Organizations: CNN

☆ Wealthy jet setters are flocking to these unexpected countries, travel agents say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Wealthy travelers are vacationing at a mix of traditional and emerging destinations. The Asian countries wealthy travelers are increasingly visitingLuxury travel companies are expecting more travelers to visit Thailand following the premiere of "The White Lotus" season three, shot at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Ken SeetAccording to Virtuoso, bookings for summer trips to Thailand were up 95% from 2023 to 2024. According to Virtuoso, summer bookings for the central European country were up 24%. More wealthy travelers are heading to Porto, Portugal proslgn/ShutterstockOr, for a greener, chillier getaway, head to the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Persons: —, What's, Ken Seet, Belles, Peter Zelei, Melissa Krueger, Quintessentially, Kelly Grumbach, Brian Kennedy, George Rose, Lucia, Virtuoso, Jim Krane, Barthélemy, Barts, Hurricane Irma, Grumbach, Saint Barthélemy, Holger Leue, Aman Organizations: Service, globetrotters, Eiffel, Belles, Ireland, Banff National Park, St, AP Locations: Rome, Paris, Thailand, Slovenia, United Kingdom, London, France, China, Canada, New York, Europe, Japan, Khao Villas Phuket, Maui, Hawaii, Taormina, Italy, Florence, Tuscany, Portugal, Lisbon, Porto, Ireland, Scotland, Banff, Lake Louise, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Hurricane, Saint, Caribbean, Anguilla

☆ Alaska’s Fat Bear winner: Grazer beats the behemoth who killed her cub to win this year's title
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a storyline better befitting a melodrama than a popularity vote, Grazer won her second Fat Bear Contest Tuesday by defeating the male behemoth that killed her cub this summer. This is where Grazer’s cub died after it slipped over the waterfall and was killed by Chunk, perhaps the most dominant brown bear on the river. Bear 402, a female bear that was supposed to be a contestant in this year’s contest, was killed by a male brown bear the day the brackets were expected to be released. Her other surviving cub from her third litter placed second two weeks ago in the Fat Bear Junior contest. “His physical success is evident in his bulky form.”Adult male brown bears typically weigh 600 to 900 pounds in mid-summer.

Persons: Grazer Organizations: Grazer, and Locations: ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Brooks

☆ Fat Bear Week 2024 in Katmai has a winner
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —In an exciting and personal rematch from last year, 128 Grazer and 32 Chunk faced off again in the final round of 2024’s Fat Bear Week contest. And this year, embattled mama bear 128 Grazer has retained the crown of the most popular fat bear in the annual online competition, which is observing its 10th anniversary this year. The rushing water in the Brooks River swept her cubs toward Chunk, currently the most dominant male bear on the river. The surviving cub, called 128’s Spring Cub, was a contender in the 2024 Fat Bear Junior contest held in late September. “For bears, fat equals survival.

Persons: Grazer, it’s, he's, . Johnston, she’s, Chunk, Katmai, hasn’t, Bear, Explore.Org, ”, Mike Fitz, Explore.org Organizations: CNN, Katmai, & Preserve, Grazer, Bear, 909Jr, National Park Service, YouTube Locations: Alaska, United States, Brook, Brooks, Katmai

☆ 52-year-old worked 90-hour weeks in an oil refinery to save money for his business—now he's worth $9.5 billion
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Natalie Wu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Yet the concept, which eventually became Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, propelled Graves to his debut Tuesday on the Forbes 400, a ranking of America's richest people. He's reportedly the country's 107th-richest person, with an estimated net worth of $9.5 billion, largely driven by his ownership stake in Raising Cane's. Graves owns more than 90 percent of the company, and has no plans to take it public or sell his stake to private investors, he said. "I want my kids in the business to be able to carry our values on after their mom and I are gone," said Graves. "They can turn this into a worldwide business and continue to grow."

Persons: Todd Graves, Craig Silvey, Graves, He's, Cane's —, Cane — Organizations: LSU, Forbes, Nicholls State University, Small Business Administration, CNBC Locations: Louisiana, Cane's, California, Baton Rouge , Louisiana, Alaska —

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