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☆ Forget the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre — here's what you need to do in Paris, according to someone who's been a dozen times.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Kelly Magyarics | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewI've traveled around the world, but even after a dozen visits, Paris remains my favorite city. The Eiffel Tower is iconic, but the view from the Montparnasse Tower is equally stunningThe Montparnasse Tower offers panoramic views of Paris. AdvertisementBut if I were looking for Instagrammable views of Paris' most famous landmark, I'd head to the Montparnasse neighborhood. The rooftop terrace atop Paris' only skyscraper, Montparnasse Tower, has 360-degree city views and tons of space to spread out. It's scheduled to open later this year, and it's a must-see if you're visiting Paris for the first time.

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☆ Divers found cases of 150-year-old sparkling wine in a shipwreck off the coast of Sweden — and it might still be drinkable
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewDivers in the Baltic Sea came across an unusual find this month as they explored a shipwreck just off the coast of Sweden. "We encountered a 19th-century sailing ship in very good condition, loaded to the sides with champagne, wine, mineral water, and porcelain," the Polish diving team Baltictech said. The sparkling wine bottles numbered more than 100, they added. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. A spokesperson told Business Insider they are "almost sure" the wine is Louis Roederer Champagne, and said they have contacted the company to try to confirm.

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☆ At the first Olympic Village 100 years ago, athletes slept in wooden huts and drank wine twice a day. See what it was like to stay there.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Lydia Warren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

When Paris hosted the Olympics in 1924, it was the first time athletes stayed together in a village. The Olympic Village made its debut at the 1924 Paris Olympics. Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesBefore 1924, delegations stayed in hotels, military buildings, or with local families in host cities, according to the Olympics Studies Centre. "A contract has to be formed and charges have to be fixed each time," the IOC said. The organizers of the 1924 Paris Olympics also believed housing athletes together had benefits beyond logistics and cost.

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Best Grocery Credit Cards of 2024Introduction to Grocery Credit CardsIf you spend a lot of money on groceries, using a rewards credit card that offers bonus rewards at the supermarket makes sense to maximize this necessary expense. Note that credit card lenders may use many different variations of credit score models when considering your application. The ones reviewed here are the best grocery credit cards in 2024, according to Business Insider's team of credit card experts. Best for Cash Back on Groceries With No Annual Fee: Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit CardBest for cash back on groceries with no annual fee Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card Apply now lock icon An icon in the shape of lock. Best Credit Card for Groceries Frequently Asked QuestionsAre grocery credit cards worth it?

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☆ After my first long-distance relationship failed, I vowed never to do it again. Then I met another foreign guy online.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Dena Roché | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

However, this guy reaching out was from Switzerland, a country I swore I would never set foot in again. On assignment as a travel journalist, I met a man while covering a story in Switzerland in 2017. What I thought would be a fun week turned into a three-year international long-distance relationship. You can't date long-distance forever. When the relationship ended, I vowed never to date internationally again and had no plans to return to Switzerland.

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☆ My friend and I spent $390 at one of the most-awarded Chinese restaurant chains. I'd only return on 2 conditions.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Tiffany Leigh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

When I was in Hong Kong, my friend and I spent $390 at Mott 32, a high-end Chinese restaurant chain. I liked most dishes I got, but I'd only return to the restaurant with a larger group of people. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOn a recent trip to Hong Kong, I decided to splurge on a meal at Mott 32, a high-end Asian restaurant chain. Mott 32 is one of the most-awarded Chinese restaurant brands in the world, with recognition from outlets like Forbes Travel Guide and Wine Spectator.

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☆ I've been to 48 states, but there's one US city I want to visit every summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Latifah Al-Hazza | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

After visiting 48 of the 50 US states, Chicago is my favorite place to be in the summer. Here's why I love Chicago summers. Latifah Al-HazzaThe city prides itself on being home to over 20 Michelin-starred restaurants and having a diverse food culture. The city's public Divvy bikes are easy to rent and a great way to see the city in the summer. The event offers incredible city views and access to the indoor aquarium, providing a cool respite from the heat.

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The American Express® Gold Card increased its annual fee to $325, up from $250. The American Express® Gold Card is a popular credit card that earns points on groceries and at U.S. supermarkets, among other bonus categories. To sweeten the sting, Amex is adding a couple hundred dollars' worth of bonus credits for American Express® Gold Card cardholders. New cardholders: Get a limited-edition white-gold cardNew cardholders of the American Express® Gold Card or the business-focused American Express® Business Gold Card can choose a limited-edition white gold card. If you're on the fence about the American Express® Gold Card, consider whether the benefits are worth the higher cost to you.

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☆ Champagne sales are tanking. An LVMH exec thinks people aren't happy enough to pop bottles.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

LVMH's Champagne shipments were down 15% in the first six months of the year, compared with 2023. CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony theorized that consumers aren't happy enough to celebrate with Champagne. Champagne sales around the world have dropped since 2022. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Chief financial officer Jean-Jacques Guiony thinks it could come from fewer celebrations for people to pop the bottle.

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☆ The new wave of pop stars who are getting young voters tuned into the 2024 election
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

That’s the sound of a wave of young pop artists powering Vice President Kamala Harris on TikTok. While Roan has not yet endorsed a candidate in the race for the White House, galvanizing her fans through her music may pay off for the Harris campaign. In other words, Charli XCX could be more influential in the 2024 election than George Clooney or Barbra Streisand (both of whom have also endorsed Harris). While Harris’ TikTok page has 1.1 million followers, Trump, who joined TikTok in June, garnered 3 million followers in his first day on the social media platform. He now boasts 9.1 million followers.

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☆ At Camp Female Founders Fund in the Hamptons, women in tech and commerce toast another year of survival, deals, and Taylor Swift
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Anu Duggal, a founding partner of Female Founders Fund, launched the event during the pandemic to assuage some of the loneliness founders felt. AdvertisementEmily Middleton and Anu Duggal of Female Founders Fund share a laugh onstage during their opening remarks. Yumi Matsuo StudioSince its pandemic beginnings, Camp FFF has evolved into a rare and necessary sanctuary where female founders can connect and sometimes commiserate. Yumi Matsuo StudioIn the tasting room, guests set down cups of cold brew and picked up notebooks before taking their seats. Anu Duggal of Female Founders Fund traded the venture capital uniform of a Patagonia fleece vest for a flamingo-pink pantsuit.

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☆ Beefed-Up Olympics Security Thins Out Tourists, Squeezing Merchants
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Liz Alderman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But with the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics just days away, the crowds have thinned to a trickle. “It’s a catastrophe,” said Mr. Pierret, surveying his near-empty terrace. Before him, thousands of brightly colored bleacher seats lined the quays of the Seine, which are now cordoned off. The river flowed by quietly — devoid of traffic — a scene reminiscent of Covid lockdowns. “The Olympics were supposed to be great for business,” Mr. Pierret said.

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Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. For a break from the city, consider Chateau de Villette, a late 17th-century estate 40 minutes from Paris by car. France, the birthplace of the Michelin Guide, offers no shortage of luxurious dining, with 630 starred restaurants nationwide, including nine in Paris with three Michelin stars. Le Cinq, in Paris' Four Seasons Hotel George V, serves dishes by award-winning chef Christian Le Squer and wine from a cellar that can hold 50,000 bottles. Other notable options include Restaurant Kei, which fuses Japanese and Western cuisines, and Epicure in Le Bristol Paris, which serves elevated classic French fare.

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☆ World's largest luxury group LVMH slumps 5% after second-quarter revenue miss
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Shares in the world's largest luxury group LVMH fell on Wednesday after its second-quarter sales came in below analyst consensus on Tuesday. Quarterly sales came in at 20.98 billion euros ($22.7 billion) in the second quarter, compared to the 21.6 billion euros LSEG analysts were expecting. Sales in Asia, excluding Japan, fell 14% in the second quarter from the same period a year earlier, LVMH said. Across the first half of the year, sales in Asia excluding Japan dropped 10% compared to the first six months of 2023, while sales in Japan rose by 44%, LVMH said. By business groups, wine and sprits revenue fell 5% in the second quarter of 2024 from a year earlier, and the watches and jewellery division declined 4% over the same time.

Persons: LVMH Organizations: Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Quarterly Locations: Lisbon, Portugal, London, Asia, Japan

☆ I've traveled to some of Italy's most popular destinations. Here are 7 things I wish I'd known before visiting during tourist season.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Lauren Breedlove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've traveled to many of Italy's most popular spots during the busy season. During peak tourist season, Italy can be hot and crowded, so it's important to plan accordingly. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In fact, the World Travel & Tourism Council found that tourism and travel contributed 215 billion euros to Italy's economy last year. However, after visiting Italy over nine times and spending a summer living in Tuscany, I've experienced firsthand that summertime, especially July through August, tends to be the busiest time to visit the country.

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☆ FTC launches probe into 'surveillance pricing' that it says links cost to customer data
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Contessa Brewer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Federal Trade Commission is launching an investigation into so-called "surveillance pricing," seeking more information about how artificial intelligence is used to change pricing rapidly based on data about customer behavior and characteristics. The FTC says the practice allows companies to charge different customers, different prices. "Firms that harvest Americans' personal data can put people's privacy at risk," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a news release. Kahn describes surveillance pricing as a "shadowy ecosystem of pricing middlemen." Mastercard said in a statement, "We will cooperate with the FTC in this process."

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☆ Food, beer and bowls: London chef Ben Lippett shares his favorite places to unwind
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Chef Ben Lippett, known as @dinnerbyben to his hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, built his audience with approachable guides to "really good home cooking." Unsurprisingly though, Lippett's inspiration comes from beyond the confines of his home, with much of it sitting just outside his door in Peckham. The southeast London neighborhood, just a 15-minute train ride away from central London, has a burgeoning food scene growing alongside its "up-and-coming" status. In the latest episode of CNBC's new travel series Downtime, Lippett reveals some of his favorite places to unwind, including:Peckham Bowls, a bowling green in Peckham Rye Park where you can grab a beer and play a game of lawn bowls – without the usual stuffinessF.C. Soper, a family-run fishmonger with seafood straight from the iconic Billingsgate Fish MarketGrove Lane Deli, a quaint bakery with coffees and cakes worth the long queue on the weekendForza Wine, a casual bar with small plates, cocktails, natural wines and a killer city view from the terraceWatch the video above for an insider's look at how to enjoy your downtime in Peckham.

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☆ Uganda’s President Museveni warns citizens they are ‘playing with fire’ over planned protests
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Nimi Princewill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

… We are busy producing … cheap food, other people in other parts of the world are starving… you here want to disturb us. You are playing with fire because we cannot allow you to disturb us…”, Museveni said in the three-hour-long wide-ranging address. However, those agitating for a protest are unimpressed with the government’s handling of corruption, urging Ugandans to “#March2Parliament” on July 23 to “#StopCorruption.”’. She was among high-profile Ugandan politicians sanctioned by the United States and the United Kingdom for corruption earlier this year. “Among is designated due to involvement in significant corruption tied to her leadership of Uganda’s Parliament,” according to the US State Department.

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☆ Activist pressure at Starbucks is the jolt the coffee giant needs to shake its slump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Elliott Management's stake in Starbucks is exactly the jolt the struggling coffee stock needs to return to its winning ways. The well-known activist hedge fund has taken a significant position in Starbucks and is in discussions with the company on ways to improve its depressed stock price, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday afternoon. "I think Starbucks is a very big buy here because of Elliott," Jim Cramer said Monday on CNBC. SBUX YTD mountain SBUX stock performance year-to-date. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

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☆ On Your Marks, Get Set, Serve!
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Amelia Nierenberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

One’s a fast talker with fancy footwork and a steel-trap memory. On Sunday, about 50 professional servers came from around London to compete in an annual waiters’ race through the heart of Soho. But panache, pizazz and an essential and ineffable waiterliness mattered much more. “This is about style as much as it is about going fast,” said the organizer, Takashi O’Rourke. The waiters had to get around a course lined with drunk and (for the most part) orderly crowds as quickly as they could.

Persons: One’s, ”, Takashi O’Rourke Locations: London, Soho

☆ The ‘first’ post-Covid Olympics are exciting sponsors. Fans? Not so much
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

In a first, Anheuser-Bush InBev is the beer sponsor for the Olympic games with a non-alcoholic brew taking the torch. “If you think about the Olympics … it’s about travel, dining, culture, excitement, community.”All of those things meet every four years at the Olympics, which brings together millions of fans and thousands of athletes. Paris, a city known for its opulence, plays host this year to the first post-Covid games without any crowd restrictions for the first time in six years. (Both the summer games in Tokyo 2021 and 2022 winter games in Beijing either barred or limited spectators or visitors.) Even the most recent summer games, held in 2021 Tokyo and that barred spectators at the events, registered a 20% increase.

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