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☆ Should you worry about your child’s anger? Here’s what experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Julianna Bragg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Twelve percent of parents worry that their child’s anger could lead to problems, according to a new C.S. Many parents also expressed concern about the example they set for their children, with 70% saying they sometimes model poor anger management themselves. These parents are also more likely to feel they might be demonstrating poor anger management techniques, worry about the potential problems caused by their child’s anger and note that their child has encountered negative repercussions when angry. In fact, 30% of parents report they have not received advice on how to help their child manage their anger. Although more than 60% of parents say their child has learned anger management techniques at school, less than half say the school provides resources to help parents address the issue at home.

Persons: CNN —, Mott, ”, Sarah Clark, …, ” Clark, Neha Chaudhary, Katie Hurley, ” Hurley, you’ve, ” Chaudhary, Hurley, Clark, Chaudhary Organizations: CNN, Mott Children’s, Children’s, Mott Poll, University of Michigan, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, “ Locations: Ann Arbor, Massachusetts

☆ She worked at some of Singapore's best Michelin-starred restaurants. Now, she runs a fine dining place out of her 1000-square-foot public housing apartment.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementPristina Mok has worked at some of Singapore's top Michelin-star restaurants like Odette and Zen. After a few years at Odette, she worked at Zen, a three-Michelin-star restaurant serving Nordic dishes with Asian influences. Fine dining, apartment-styleMok's cozy fine dining restaurant seats eight guests three times a week. Aditi BharadeUpon entering Fragment, guests are often greeted by Pebble, Mok's poodle. AdvertisementScaling down has its drawbacksWhile her husband helps her plate and serve the dishes, Mok handles most of the workload.

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☆ Jim Cramer wants to buy this falling tech stock — and touts another reason to like Disney
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. Jim Cramer reiterated his belief that the big-picture rollout of Blackwell is fine. Jim Cramer said he sees "a great opportunity" to buy Crowdstrike as shares fall nearly 2% Wednesday. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER .

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It's the second mattress from bed-in-a-box brand Tuft & Needle, which now has four mattresses in total (including a hybrid version of the Mint Mattress). Connie Chen/Business InsiderThe Mint mattress is an upgrade from the company's Original Mattress, a 10-inch, medium-firm mattress. You can check out our Tuft & Needle Original Mattress review for our full thoughts, but it's a basic and comfortable mattress at a cheaper price point. We also have guides for specific needs, including the best cooling mattress, the best mattress for side sleepers, the best foam mattress, the best hybrid mattress, and the best mattress for back pain. If you're set on a Tuft & Needle mattress, you may also consider looking at our Tuft & Needle Original Mattress review for a cheaper option from the company.

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☆ She worked at some of Singapore's top Michelin restaurants. Now, she runs a fine-dining place out of her public housing apartment.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementPristina Mok has worked at some of Singapore's top Michelin-star restaurants, like Odette and Zen. After a few years at Odette, she worked at Zen, a three-Michelin-star restaurant serving Nordic dishes with Asian influences. Fine dining, apartment-styleMok's cozy fine dining restaurant seats eight guests three times a week. Aditi BharadeUpon entering Fragment, guests are often greeted by Pebble, Mok's poodle. AdvertisementScaling down has its drawbacksWhile her husband helps her plate and serve the dishes, Mok handles most of the workload.

Persons: Pristina Mok, Odette, Mok, Aditi Bharade, Lionel Lim, Aditi Bharade Mok, —, hadn't Organizations: Michelin, National Gallery of Singapore, Zen, Raffles Locations: Pristina, Mok's, Singapore, Hokkaido

☆ We paid $1,470 to take 2 cars on the Amtrak Auto Train and book a small room on board. It wasn't perfect, but I'd still do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Stefanie Kempton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementMy spouse and I took our cars on the Amtrak Auto Train from Lorton, Virginia, to Sanford, Florida. I didn't sleep comfortably, but overall, I'd book this train ride again. Eventually, we looked into the Amtrak Auto Train, a passenger train that also transports vehicles. The Auto Train, one of Amtrak's most profitable routes, is a 17-hour ride that transports passengers between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida. Here's what the experience on the Auto Train was like.

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The Oura Ring, one of our favorite fitness trackers and award winners, is currently at its lowest price ever. When we tested the Oura Ring, we put it through its paces. 4.3-star average rating from 2,318 reviews on AmazonIf you’re on the fence about the Oura Ring, NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz says, “The Oura Ring is best for anyone who doesn’t want to wear something bulky on their wrist, but still wants to track some health and fitness habits. The Oura Ring is an incredibly accurate sleep tracker. You can currently get the Oura Ring 3 on sale for $249, its lowest price ever.

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A lawyer said his client was allegedly paid to have sex with Matt Gaetz at a 2017 party. A man accused of three fatal stabbings in New York City has an extensive criminal history. Gaetz, a former Republican U.S. representative from Florida, has long denied the allegations against him and has claimed he was the target of an extortion plot. A Trump transition team spokesperson called the allegations “baseless.” Gaetz resigned from Congress last week after Trump announced plans to nominate him for attorney general. The stabbings happened yesterday morning at three separate locations.

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Fortunately, Big Fig has designed a mattress specifically for larger bodies, and during Big Fig's Black Friday sale, you can get it at a whopping $500 off. If you're in the market for a mattress, this is the best deal you're likely to find on Big Fig all year. The best Black Friday Big Fig dealsBig Fig Mattress (Queen) $1,399.00 $1,899.00 Save 26% The Big Fig Mattress is constructed for heavier individuals with firm support and a high weight capacity. View at Big Fig What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Big FigBlack Friday Big Fig FAQsHow long is Big Fig's Black Friday sale?

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☆ Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Doing more aerobic exercise in middle age and old age may reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. Without effort, however, cardiorespiratory fitness declines as people age. “This study found a dose-dependent — meaning more was better — effect of exercise fitness on several critical types of cognitive performance,” Isaacson said. Biking, running, jogging, swimming, hiking and briskly walking can all improve cardiorespiratory fitness, experts say. The study showed that people with high cardiorespiratory fitness were more likely to take care of themselves, and therefore protect the heart-brain connection.

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☆ Rocket Lab's CEO practices founder mode like Elon Musk — but he'd rather pan for gold on Earth than live on Mars
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementHeadquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab employs over 2,000 people globally. It's an "end-to-end space company," providing launch services, spacecraft, satellite components, and on-orbit management. Rocket Lab is valued at a fraction of that, with a market cap of around $9.5 billion. He said that's the nature of who he is — and the job of running a rocket company. AdvertisementBeck describes running a rocket company as "running through a maze in the middle of the night."

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☆ Cher’s memoir includes new details about her divorce from Sonny Bono
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“It wasn’t passionate; I just loved him,” Cher told CBS in a recent interview. And we had a dream.”That dream led Sonny & Cher to multiple hit songs in the 1960s, including “I’ve Got You Babe” and later the popular “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour,” which featured the couple’s banter, live performances and a glamorous Cher. We’re not gonna be able to be Sonny & Cher. And we’d worked together for almost 12 years.”After she confronted Bono, Cher said, he told her. Bono later became a Republican congressman representing California’s 44th congressional district before his death in 1998 in a skiing accident.

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☆ I left a 6-figure career to raise my kids with special needs. I miss having a job, but my life is better now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Riva Soucie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementAfter receiving my Ph.D. in sociology, I launched my career in policy development and speech writing. In 2021, both my oldest and youngest kids got complex medical diagnoses. My youngest child's care is a 24/7 job, and even with cutting-edge technology to help manage his medical needs, my sleep, mental focus, and self-care time have been permanently disrupted. In between, I am in our bright and airy kitchen, cooking multiple times a day for the many special diets in our family. But none of this would be possible if I was working at another job five days a week.

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☆ Watching TikTok videos with my teen keeps us connected. We've had thoughtful conversations thanks to social media.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Nina Mccollum | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

He sends me TikToks, and we watch them together, which helps us stay connected. TikTok and Instagram have allowed me to continue communicating with my kid even when the sound of my voice is annoying. Related storiesWe watch videos togetherI have shared custody, so I see him every other week. He sometimes sends videos from school or at night after I've gone to bed so we have daily content to watch. I send him funny videos of parents teaching their kids to drive, and he sends them back to me.

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☆ New Yorkers have experienced tornadoes, an earthquake and an extreme fire season this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Alaa Elassar | Leigh Waldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Throughout the summer, multiple towns experienced tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. In July, an EF2 tornado passed through Rome during a severe storm that killed one person and caused widespread damage. There are currently 13 wildfires across the state encompassing more than 5,000 acres, according to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office. An 18-year-old New York State Forest Ranger volunteer and state employee died on November 9 when a tree fell while he was responding to the wildfire in Greenwood Lake. New York City alone has experienced over 230 brush fires since October 29, according to the New York City Fire Department.

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☆ At age 22 I weighed 412 pounds. I had weight loss surgery and have lost 150 pounds so far.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She started going to the gym every day after work but ended up getting weight loss surgery. AdvertisementI decided on weight loss surgeryThe food element of weight loss was very hard to manage. To stick through with this for the long term, I started considering weight loss surgery. I didn't care what anyone thought about the fact that I had weight loss surgery at 23. Weight loss surgery isn't for everyone, but I have no regrets about having the surgery.

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☆ I took 6 months of leave after the birth of my first child. It was too long for me.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Katy M. Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I had four months of paid leave and negotiated two more months of unpaid leave. She told me to take as much parental leave as I could and that I would never regret doing so. I combined my disability, short-term sick pay, and accrued vacation time, some of which would run concurrently with my FMLA leave, for about four months of paid leave. AdvertisementI stressed about our financesThe last couple of months of my leave presented financial stress on top of my feelings of isolation. I think it was the best amount of leave, as opposed to the most amount of leave, for me and my family.

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☆ 'My life is a million times better': A man who quit his desk job to be an electrician shares his takeaways from the switch
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Snyder shares his top 4 takeaways after making the switch from a white to blue collar job. If your Sunday evenings are tainted by the thought of clocking into work the next morning, you're not alone. Snyder, now 43 years old, has been an electrician for the last six years, and he's never looked back. Advertisement"As a union electrician, my life is a million times better," he said. If he's on the hunt for a new job, Snyder doesn't have to apply individually and interview — the union helps facilitate matching available jobs to union members looking for work.

Persons: Dustin Snyder, Snyder, he's, it's, who's, Snyder doesn't, I'm, Christine, cji Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, AFL, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locations: Seattle

☆ The world’s longest-range, single-aisle plane is poised to shake up transatlantic travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Launch of the Airbus A321XLRIt’s slim, it’s sleek, it has a third fuel tank, and it’s ready to open up unexplored long-haul routes. Iberia’s 182-seat plane is the world’s longest-range single-aisle commercial aircraft, with a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (a little over 5,400 miles). In Italy, the historic city of Florence is banning key boxes used by short-term rental landlords and loudspeakers used by tour guides. The planes used for the world’s longest nonstop commercial flights – between Singapore and New York – are getting a makeover.

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☆ Lost and found: Life after Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs was just the start for these four people
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Carma Hassan | Zoe Todd | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

The 22-year-old content creator approached her doctor about weight loss medication in March, before she had breast reduction surgery. Method: Zepbound, diet changes, exerciseZepbound, diet changes, exercise Duration: Took Zepbound from May to October. “The breast reduction was a big step, but the weight loss put a little cherry on top,” she said. Method: Compounded semaglutide, diet changes, exerciseCompounded semaglutide, diet changes, exercise Duration: Took compounded semaglutide from February to May. Method: Ozempic, diet changes, exerciseOzempic, diet changes, exercise Duration: Took Ozempic from May 2020 to October 2023“I was very close to being 300 pounds.

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☆ I quit my finance job to pursue my dream of writing comics. I used a pitch deck to convince my parents it was a good idea.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After college, he got a job at a Big 4 consulting firm, but his childhood dream was to make manga. He found success on platforms like Webtoon and ultimately quit his finance job to write full time. WEBTOONI published my first novel when I was 17I started working on writing my first novel when I was 14. I convinced my parents that my webcomic career was sustainableI finally quit my finance job in May 2021. They see everything I'm doing and my passion.

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☆ I thought the viral blow-up travel pillows were ingenious. Then, I traveled with one on a 15-hour economy flight.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementI purchased a blow-up travel pillow for two long-haul flights between the US and East Africa. I did catch some Zs, but I knew by the end of the flight I'd never fly with the travel pillow again. The Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Pillow. Monica Humphries/Business InsiderI'd eyed the travel pillow for yearsI've spent the past few years watching TikTok videos, chatting with frequent flyers, and reading travel pillow roundups — and one product always stood out. AdvertisementThe $21 Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Pillow, shaped like a cube, allows sleepers to lean forward.

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☆ I had to advocate for myself to get answers when I felt off. At 45, I've learned to listen to my body.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Kimberly Witt | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementMy menstrual bleeding was abnormal, so I went to my doctor, thinking I was in perimenopause. Four months ago, I went in to see my primary care doctor because my menstrual bleeding was abnormal. There, I learned the basics about cramps, the difference between pads and tampons, and the non-stop fun that awaited me with my changing body. Reading a list of symptoms — bleeding between periods, pelvic pain, longer periods — felt like reading a page of my journal for the last few years. Other perimenopausal symptoms might be approaching, but I'm no longer afraid to talk about them or seek answers when something feels off.

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Below, I rounded up the best early Black Friday deals of 2024 from some of our favorite retailers, like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Home Depot and REI. SKIP AHEAD Best early Black Friday deals | More early Black Friday sales | How I picked the best early Black Friday deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best early Black Friday deals of 2024To find the best early Black Friday deals, I combed through dozens of discounts across retailers. Best early Black Friday salesHere are the best early Black Friday sales to know about. How I found the best early Black Friday dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting.

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