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☆ 15 remarkable discoveries of 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-12 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

The cave art sheds light on the artistic ability and communication between hunter-gatherers during the middle Holocene period. A view of the 8,200-year-old cave art found at the Huenul 1 cave. This coastal abode may have been inhabited by a famous Ancient Roman philosopher and military leader. (The largest known diamond in the world is the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond, found in South Africa in 1905). The newly deciphered text is part of 1,800 carbonized scrolls discovered in the 18th century, known as the Herculaneum scrolls.

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☆ Under-the-radar destinations worth visiting in Thailand
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Victoria Barauna | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —When it comes to holiday destinations, Thailand is one of the most popular countries in the world. Chiang Dao district, Chiang MaiA Buddhist shrine next to the entrance of the Chiang Dao caves complex, which stretches more than 10km and contains shrines, statues and Buddha images. The town of Chiang Dao itself is small but offers travelers an authentic, local Thai experience. The area’s most famous attraction is the Chiang Dao Cave complex (Tham Chiang Dao), which is made up of dozens of caverns, some of which are illuminated and decorated with Buddha statues. When it comes to temples, Wat Phumin is Nan’s most famous and has been around for more than 400 years.

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☆ 10 affordable and thoughtful gifts under $50, recommended by Make It staff: 'I'd buy it again in a heartbeat'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Gifts under $50 can strike a balance between thoughtfulness and practicality, making them ideal for family, friends or even a secret Santa exchange during the holiday season. With that in mind, here are 10 unique, fun and practical gifts for everyone on your shopping list, curated by CNBC Make It staff members. But fortunately for my oral health and fragile ego, my people-pleasing tendencies won out — and the product changed my life. Packing cubesPrice: $21.59 I'm not going to lie — I was influenced by TikTok to buy these Bagsmart compressible packing cubes. I've used it to label everything from my the tabs in my recipe binder to different sizes of knitting needles.

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☆ Why Americans Love Aldi; Food Inflation, Budget, Discount Groceries
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

She usually shopped at Publix, but in 2021, when inflation was sending grocery prices soaring, her curiosity got the better of her. AdvertisementAs grocery prices have jumped by double digits over the past few years, people have felt the sting. So how did a German grocery chain find such a ravenous following in America? For comparison, about 20% of groceries sold in the US last year were store brands, according to the Food Marketing Institute. He expects to see even more Aldi stores opening.

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☆ I spent a week in a hospital in Ecuador when my lung collapsed. It confirmed that moving here was the right decision.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Sinead Mulhern | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Earlier this year, she spent a week in the hospital due to a collapsed lung, a severe complication of pneumonia. The support she received from the hospital staff and her friends confirmed that moving there was the right decision. "We have to go to the hospital right now," my doctor told me after confirming that my right lung had collapsed. I felt scared and focused on my friend as the surgeon told me to hold my right arm above my head and stay still. People I didn't know well would call to check in, and friends of friends would send well wishes.

Persons: Sinead Mulhern, I'd, Ecuador —, hadn't, I'm, Sanja, We've, Jonathan, KFF Organizations: Monopoly Locations: Ecuador, Cuenca —, Quito, South America, Ecuadorian, Canada, Australia, South Africa, England, Venezuela

☆ Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are still method dressing
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —While some might be growing weary of celebrity method dressing — the styling phenomenon that sees actors match their red carpet garb to their latest movie role — character-based fashion shows no sign of stopping. In the run up to the release of Luca Guadagnino’s erotic tennis drama “Challengers” this spring, star Zendaya wore almost exclusively white and lime green looks — often adorned with literal tennis balls. Now, it’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s turn. TheStewartofNY/WireImage/Getty ImagesOne of the pair's earliest examples of method dressing took place at the Paris Olympic Games in July. Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty ImagesPerhaps, if we’ve reached the peak of method dressing, the trend might evolve to become more subtle, playful and less restrictive.

Persons: Margot Robbie, Andrew Mukamal, Greta Gerwig’s, Barbie, Luca Guadagnino’s, Zendaya, Lady Gaga, Harley Quinn, Celine, it’s Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande’s, ”, Matthew Stockman, Erivo, Louis Vuitton, Grande, Glinda, Elphaba, Thom Browne, they’ve, Jonathan, Gilbert Flores, we’ve, Jonathan Bailey, Prince Fiyero Organizations: CNN, Museum of Modern Art, Paris Olympic Games, Los, Academy, Los Angeles, Variety Locations: London, Erivo, New York, Los Angeles

☆ Kate returns to official royal duties with commemoration of war dead
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Charles was joined by Prince William and Princess Kate, who has slowly returned to public duties this year following treatment for cancer. The wreaths were adorned by poppies, a symbol of remembrance also worn on lapels by many across the U.K. in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. Poppies were a common sight on the battle-scarred lands of Europe during World War I. Princess Kate was also in attendance at Saturday evening’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, her first major public appearance since finishing chemotherapy. Both events form part of the United Kingdom’s Remembrance Day commemorations as the nation pays tribute to those whose lives were affected by World War I and remembers those who died.

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☆ ‘Brat’ is 2024’s word of the year, according to Collins Dictionary
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Rosa Rahimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —More than a “brat summer” – it may even be a brat year. Noonoo, a chihuahua dressed as 'brat', is seen during the Halloween Dog Parade in New York, on October 19, 2024. Caitlin Ochs/ReutersThe dictionary credited British singer Charli XCX with making “brat” one of the most talked-about words in 2024. That’s brat,” she said in a video explaining the word on TikTok. Annette Corsino, owner of the Knitting Tree LA, works on a "brat" hat in support of presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris in Inglewood, California, on July 31, 2024.

Persons: ”, ’, Caitlin Ochs, Charli, Charli XCX, Kamala Harris ’, Harris, kamala, looksmaxxing, rawdogging, –, Annette Corsino, Kamala Harris, Gina Ferazzi, “ Organizations: CNN, Collins, BBC, Los Angeles Times Locations: chihuahua, New York, Inglewood , California, Europe

☆ Soda is making a comeback
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Cans of Dr Pepper soda are displayed on June 3, 2024 in San Anselmo, California. While consumers are drinking more Coke, Coke Zero, Dr Pepper and Canada Dry, Pepsi’s soda sales are struggling. ‘Diet Coke Break’“Dirty soda,” a popular TikTok trend that combines soda with syrup and cream, has also driven interest in soda brands among younger consumers interested in creating their own soda concoctions. TikTok has also recently become filled with “Dirty Diet Coke,” “Crispy Diet Coke” and “DietCokeBreak” recipe videos where people leave cans of Diet Coke in the fridge for weeks and then pour them into a glass, sometimes with citrus powder, to get the most fizziness. Singer Dua Lipa gave Coke its latest viral hit this month when she posted a video sharing her Diet Coke recipe, which combines Diet Coke, pickle juice and jalapeño sauce.

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☆ A Gen Z pop star kicked off Harris’ campaign. Puerto Rican musicians may bring her to the finish line
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | Priscilla Alvarez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Harris campaign officials had always planned for star-studded events in the homestretch of the presidential election. Harris pollster Matt Barreto, who focuses on Latino voters, argued that endorsements can help mobilize voters. Annie Mulligan/APBoth campaigns utilize the power of celebrityEver since Harris’ campaign kicked off with Charli XCX’s lime green stamp of approval, Hollywood’s influence has been in the spotlight. Both Harris and Trump swiftly pounced on the “Swiftie” fanbase, showcasing the pop superstar’s immense reach: The Harris campaign created Harris-Walz friendship bracelets inspired by the singer, while the Trump campaign released Eras Tour-inspired T-shirts. As Election Day nears, the Harris campaign is bringing in more A-listers to mobilize people to vote, including a long-anticipated appearance by Beyoncé last week.

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☆ I left my Big Tech job to bootstrap my own business. I went from making nearly $300,000 to not paying myself a salary.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Pooja Shah | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In October 2023, Soni Mehra left her Big Tech job to focus on her own home decor business. I was accustomed to working with larger teams in Big Tech, so I've had to get used to balancing multiple tasks. Thankfully, I can rely on savings from my prior Big Tech roles. I no longer make the same salary as I did in Big Tech, but still prioritize spending money on things my partner and I value, like travel. People ask me if I'd ever return to Big Tech.

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☆ I was the last generation in college without a smartphone. We were more spontaneous, and social media didn't dictate our lives.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Vanessa Ogle | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementWhen I took a college tour in the early 2000s, I walked carefully around campus, making note of pivotal places. While it may seem inconvenient now or even scary, being among the last generation to enter college without a smartphone was a gift. Facebook was popular, but social media didn't dominate our on-campus lives. Related storiesI checked social media on a computer sporadically, and then I was off to live my life and meet new people. Connecting with people was more intentionalNot being so connected online helped me be more connected in real life with my friends.

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☆ I quit my job at a Fortune 500 company to embrace 'Brat summer.' My friends were concerned.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jordan Page | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Jordan Page was deeply unhappy in his 9-to-5 digital content job at a Fortune 500 company. At the beginning of this job, I'd hardly freelanced, putting all my energy into my new role. With decent pay from the corporate role, I'd saved around £6,000, around $7,800, to live on as I tried to build a career as a writer. But when I told them I'd quit, I could see the shock on their faces. Would I have quit my job if "Brat" hadn't been released?

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☆ I made tried apple pie recipes from Gordon Ramsay, Ree Drummond, and Alton Brown. The best was the easiest to make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

I made apple pie using recipes from Gordon Ramsay, Ree Drummond, and Alton Brown to find the best. AdvertisementI don't have a go-to recipe for apple pie so I decided to test some from Gordon Ramsay, Ree Drummond, and Alton Brown. The filling also included different types of apples, salt, sugar, apple jelly, apple cider, lime juice, and tapioca flour. AdvertisementI mixed the apples with the tapioca flour, sugar, apple jelly, apple cider, lime juice, and paradise. Drummond's apple pie is my new go-to, but I'd make Ramsay's recipe againRee Drummond's recipe was my favorite, but I'd make Gordon Ramsay's again too.

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☆ I went to my favorite Halloween theme park events sober. They were even scarier — and more fun.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I also attended many scary Halloween events in Central Florida this spooky season completely sober. Yes, the events felt scarier sober, but that was so much more funThe author says she found the Halloween events scarier while sober. My favorite Halloween event ended was the most sober-friendlyHalloween Horror Nights was the author's favorite event. Attending events without alcohol felt freeingThe author enjoyed attending Halloween events sober. Courtesy of Terri PetersWas I scared to attend Halloween events without an alcoholic drink in hand?

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☆ Tostitos and Ruffles shrank their bags of chips. It backfired
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The owner of Lay’s, Doritos, Tostitos and Ruffles chips will put more chips in some bags to claw back customers tired of higher prices with skimpier bags. A PepsiCo spokesperson told CNN that Tostitos and Ruffles “bonus” bags will contain 20% more chips for the same price as standard bags in select locations. PepsiCo is also adding two additional small chip bags to its variety-pack option with 18 bags, the spokesperson said. It’s a reversal of years of shrinking bags of Tostitos, Ruffles and other chip brands. Snack prices have gone up more rapidly than other store items.

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☆ I tried 3 pasta-sauce hacks from chef Alex Guarnaschelli, and they were all deliciously easy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The recipes used garlic, sour cream, and tomatoes as bases, and the hacks were all great. Luckily, I spoke to celebrity chef and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli, who recommended three pasta-sauce hacks that sounded easy and delicious. Paige Bennett for InsiderFirst, I wanted to try the recipe that involved combining pasta with sautéed garlic, lemon zest, pasta water, oil, and cheese. Paige Bennett for InsiderAs the chef instructed, I blistered the tomatoes in oil in a small saucepot. Paige Bennett for InsiderThe third hack — with tomatoes, Dijon, and balsamic — was my favorite of the three.

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☆ Charli XCX made $10 million off her 'Brat summer.' Now that it's fall, can she keep the momentum?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The picturesque event marked the official transition from "Brat summer" to "Brat autumn." We were there to celebrate "Brat and It's Completely Different But Also Still Brat," a remixed version of, you guessed it, "Brat," Charli's sixth studio album and bonafide phenomenon. Charli XCX threw a listening party to celebrate the release of her "Brat" remix album. Related storiesThe remix album rollout proves that 'Brat' can outlast the changing seasonsThe "Brat summer" campaign was clever and undeniably successful — not to mention lucrative. Charli herself has acknowledged this, posting "goodbye forever brat summer" on X (formerly Twitter) on Labor Day.

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The company launched its first Amazon Go convenience store featuring a new kind of technology, called "Just Walk Out." In 2020, the company began licensing Just Walk Out technology to third parties, signing on retailers in stadiums, airports and hospitals. The company discontinued some of its retail chains, closed eight Amazon Go stores, and hit pause on new Fresh store openings. While it's no longer featuring Just Walk Out as prominently in its own stores, Amazon says it has inked deals with a growing list of customers. Amazon in July updated the AI system behind its Just Walk Out technology to handle all the inputs in a store simultaneously.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Charlie Rose, Bezos, Andy Jassy's, It's, Jordan Berke, Berke, Walmart's, Jon Jenkins, Jenkins, Amazon's, CNBC Jenkins Organizations: Amazon, Foods, Anadolu, Getty, Bloomberg, Walmart, Kroger, Target, CNBC Locations: San Mateo , California, United States, China, Seattle , Washington, Amazon's Seattle

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