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☆ I stayed at one of the most expensive lodges next to the Serengeti National Park, where I fell asleep to lions roaring by my $2,585-a-night tent
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I spent three nights at Singita Sabora Tented Camp, a luxury lodge in Tanzania. AdvertisementThe main lodge at Singita Sabora Tented Camp. Monica Humphries/Business InsiderOn our first afternoon, we pulled over to watch a leopard tortoise scurry through the grass. Monica Humphries/Business InsiderThe Sabora camp consists of nine canvas tentsSingita's properties, which range in cost, are some of the most expensive lodges in the region. A view of Singita Sabora Tented Camp.

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Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad planned to keep fighting rebel forces in the country before Russia evacuated him out of the country, according to a statement attributed to him and released on Monday. “My departure from Syria was neither planned nor did it occur during the final hours of the battles,” Assad, 59, said in a written statement shared on Telegram. Assad said he had remained in Damascus until the early hours of Sunday, Dec. 8 — the day rebels entered the Syria’s capital. Bashar al-Assad Matin Ghasemi / Borna News via Getty Images fileAssad said that as rebel forces swept through the city, he moved north to Lattakia in coordination with Russian allies "to oversee combat operations." Assad maintained that prior to that point, he had not considered "stepping down or seeking refuge."

Persons: Bashar al, Assad, “, ” Assad, Assad Matin Organizations: Getty, NBC Locations: Russia, Syria, Damascus, Lattakia, Moscow

☆ Assad says he didn’t plan to flee Syria, according to presidency Telegram account
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Nadeen Ebrahim | Lauren Kent | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s departure from the country was unplanned, according to a statement posted Monday on the Syrian Presidency Telegram account, purporting to be from Assad. It’s unclear if Assad still controls the Telegram account. If the statement is authentic, it would mark the first time he has publicly commented on events since his regime fell this month. “My departure from Syria was neither planned nor did it occur during the final hours of the battles, as some have claimed. On the contrary, I remained in Damascus, carrying out my duties until the early hours of Sunday 8th December 2024,” the statement from the Syrian Presidency account on Telegram said.

Persons: CNN —, Bashar al, Assad, “, ”, ” Assad Organizations: CNN, Syrian, Telegram Locations: Syria, Damascus, Syria’s Hmeimim, Russia, Moscow

☆ Palantir, Applovin fuel a 'can't-lose' market. That's dangerous for all stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Real company, real stock, real profits to be taken, except they won't be because that's not the way "these people" do it. These buyers know that Palantir stock is going higher. It's a $173 billion stock that won't stop until it hits, I don't know $200 billion, $300 billion in market cap? The stock market crash of '87. APP YTD mountain Applovin YTD Applovin is so similar that it might as well be in some sort of Hall of Mirrors.

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☆ 2024 NFL Week 15: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season sees four games between teams currently in the playoff positions, with all four taking place on Sunday. Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions – 4:25 p.m. The 22-year-old has 1,016 rushing yards and 312 receiving yards as well as 10 touchdowns on the ground and two through the air. He is third in the league in rushing yards and has 11 rushing touchdowns this season. ETPittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles – 4:25 p.m.

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☆ You don’t need to be a ‘Silicon Valley entrepreneur' to be rich, financial advisor says. Here's how to retire a millionaire
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-13 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

However, amassing such retirement wealth is within reach for almost anyone — provided they take certain steps, financial advisors say. "You might think that, 'Well, I have to become a Silicon Valley entrepreneur to become rich,'" said Brad Klontz, a financial psychologist and certified financial planner. In fact, you can be a fast-food worker your whole life and amass wealth, said Klontz, a member of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council and the CNBC Global Financial Wellness Advisory Board. Every time you're paid a dollar, save and invest a percentage toward your "financial freedom," Klontz said. Saving such large chunks of one's income is a common thread of the so-called FIRE movement, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early.

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☆ An IHOP worker says she was fired after feeding a homeless man. Then, they tried to reverse course.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-12 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A Florida IHOP worker says she was fired for feeding a homeless man. A longtime worker at a Florida IHOP was fired for feeding a homeless man, although the company later tried to reverse course by offering her job back. Hughes told the local broadcaster that she informed her manager of the good deed but received an unexpected response. Then, Hughes told WFLA that she received a phone call from her manager telling her she was being fired. In a GoFundMe page started at the event of November, Hughes said she was "publicly humiliated for feeding a homeless man."

Persons: Victoria Hughes, Hughes, WFLA, Dan Enea, Enea Organizations: Business, IHOP, Sunshine Restaurant Partners Locations: Florida, Lakeland , Florida

☆ 12-year-old boy dead after falling through ice in Albany, New York. 11-year-old girl in critical condition after trying to save him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Dawn Sawyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —An 11-year-old girl was left fighting for her life and a 12-year-old boy died after falling into the ice of Washington Park Lake in Albany, New York, on Saturday. The boy was found dead at the scene, and the girl is in critical condition after falling in while trying to save him. She was listed in critical condition as of Sunday, according to a statement from North Albany Middle School. There was also a specialized water unit with water rescue equipment dispatched to the scene, Albany Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Joseph Gregory told the Times Union. “This is a terrible tragedy, and we are grieving as a school community.”The Albany school district is providing crisis services for students and school employees needing support after the accident, according to the school district.

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☆ I lived in Florida for a decade. The downsides just kept adding up, and now I'm back in the Midwest.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-09 | by ( Debra Pamplin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I'd often have to cut spending in other parts of my life just to cover my monthly high insurance costs. Laura Sliva Collier/Getty ImagesWith sunlight beaming down most of the year, it's clear why Florida is known as the Sunshine State. Unfortunately, the heat and humidity kept me from fully enjoying all the beautiful outdoor activities and attractions throughout Florida. AdvertisementMosquitoes were a huge nuisance to me at nightI also struggled to deal with mosquitoes when I lived in the Sunshine State. Although the pesky insects can be found in every state, Florida has more than most and over 80 species of them.

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Twelve of the 15 Salisbury University students accused of attacking and beating a man in Maryland because of his sexual orientation had their hate crime and first-degree assault charges dismissed, court records show. The students, ages 18 to 21, originally faced several charges including first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, false imprisonment and associated hate crime charges, police said. The remaining charges accusing them of reckless endangerment and committing hate crimes were dropped following preliminary hearings last week. While both of them had their reckless endangerment charges dropped and their assault charge downgraded, they continue to face false imprisonment and hate crime charges, court records show. “At this time, the students facing charges in the alleged incident remain on interim suspension,” a spokesperson for Salisbury University told NBC News in a statement Sunday.

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CNN —As many in Syria celebrated the end of the long rule of Bashar al-Assad, rumors swirled about his whereabouts. Assad has not been seen or heard from since rebels declared Damascus “liberated” after sweeping through the capital and seizing key sites. Since the uprising began, and the rebels rapidly advanced through the country, Assad has kept a low profile. On Saturday, as the rebels encircled Damascus, a source told CNN that Assad was nowhere to be found in the city. CNN cannot confirm whether Assad was on this flight.

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☆ Ryan Reynolds' personal trainer shared the 11 supplements that help him stay fit as he ages
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The 47-year-old New York-based personal trainer has worked with celebrities including Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and Anne Hathaway. AdvertisementSaladino told Business Insider that he's dedicated to eating and training optimally, and he strives for continuous improvement as he ages. However, everyone's requirements are different, and supplements can help people fill gaps. We can get vitamin D through sunlight and food, but supplements are recommended to help keep bones, teeth, and muscles healthy. Potential benefits of glutamine supplements include reducing muscle soreness after workouts, boosting the immune system, and supporting muscle recovery.

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☆ Sundaram AM SG CEO: MSCI India has outperformed the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSundaram AM SG CEO: MSCI India has outperformed the U.S.Anish Mathew of Sundaram Asset Management Singapore highlights the outperformance of India markets, even when compared to more developed markets like the U.S. He remains positive on financials, industrials and consumer discretionarys.

Persons: Sundaram, Anish Mathew Organizations: Sundaram Asset Management Singapore Locations: India, U.S

☆ My family goes on an evening walk every day. It's made the bedtime transition easier for all of us.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Katrina Donham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

We started going on a walk with them every evening, and it helped so much. Adding a walk to our routine helps our family connect, and helps ease them into bedtime. That is until I began implementing a tried-and-true parenting hack in our evening routine: a change of scenery. I decided to re-commence our evening walks once power lines had been repaired and fallen trees removed, and as expected, there was some pushback from my preschoolers. Once our meal is in the oven or turned to simmer, I announce, "It's time for our evening walk!"

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☆ I took my 3 kids to India to relive my study-abroad days. Traveling in my 40s is a whole new kind of magic.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Wendy Altschuler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It showed her how different it feels to travel in your 20s alongside students versus exploring with kids in tow. Delving deep, I was fully immersed in my classes, reading every book on the recommended list and watching every film. Studying abroad in IndiaDuring my last year in school, as part of my study-abroad program, I volunteered at a children's home about 90 minutes south of Delhi. AdvertisementAfter a day of serving others, I'd return to the YMCA, my home in New Delhi at the time. AdvertisementAltschuler (second from left) was reminded of all the kindness in India on her second trip to India.

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☆ Biden’s pardon of his son pours fuel on Trump’s claims of politicized justice
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter deepened an entanglement of politics and the rule of law that has tarnished faith in American justice and is almost certain to worsen in Donald Trump’s second term. And the cases against Hunter Biden lack the constitutional gravity or historic importance of the indictments against Trump and his frequent attacks on the rule of law. Already, Republicans are arguing the Hunter Biden pardon shows that the current president, and not the next one, is most to blame for politicizing the system of justice by meting out favorable treatment to his son. Yet at the same time, Hunter Biden put himself in a position in which he created a political vulnerability and potential conflict of interest for his father. Then, the investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign’s ties to Russia soured many of the 45th president’s supporters on the justice system.

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☆ In an all-hands meeting, Intel's new leaders emphasized outgoing CEO Pat Gelsinger's 'personal decision'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Helen Li | Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementIntel CEO Pat Gelsinger is out of the top spot after a challenging 4-year tenure. On Monday morning, Intel employees joined an all-hands meeting after receiving an email invite at 5 a.m. PT. Being CEO of Intel was Pat Gelsinger's dream since he joined the company as a teenager in 1979. But no one at the top has the technical expertise of Gelsinger, which Intel employees pointed out in their questions. No one has been a closer witness to this roller coaster than Intel employees, who have seen multiple waves of layoffs and buyouts.

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☆ Randy Moss: NFL legend asks for ‘prayers’ while revealing he was ‘battling something internally’
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Moss playing for the San Francisco 49ers on January 20, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia. God bless you all and thanks for the prayers.”Moss did not reveal any details about what he was battling. The NFL legend played 14 seasons in the league, most notably with the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots. He is considered one of the greatest wide receivers in the sport’s history, being named a first-team All-Pro four times and leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns on five occasions. Over his stellar career, Moss had 15,292 receiving yards and 156 touchdowns.

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Hundreds of snow shovelers showed up at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, to clear the 2 feet of snow that has buried the aisles and seats, according to Andy Major, the Bills’ vice president of operations. ET, and Orchard Park may receive anywhere from 8 to 20 inches of snow before Tuesday morning. Snow is cleared from the field at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday. Bills fans interested in helping prepare the stadium for future games can fill out a Google form to provide their availability. Prospective snow shovelers are likely notified about their shifts only a day in advance due to “unpredictable snowfall,” according to the Bills.

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☆ 2024 NFL Week 13: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

But for 22 NFL teams on Sunday, they will have to shake off that rust as a full slate of games takes place on Week 13 of the 2024 season. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 p.m. Pittsburgh is riding high through 12 weeks of the 2024 season while the Bengals sit third in the AFC North. “We had a big game last week; we had a big game the week before that; we had a big game the week before that, and this is the next one, and this is a really big game. ETPittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 p.m.

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☆ ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ hit box office trifecta for Thanksgiving weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Auzinea Bacon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Instead of lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving, Americans headed to movie theaters, as the premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2” and the draw of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” provided a big boost to the domestic box office. The success of the three films brought a new perspective on where the box office year can wind up, he said, since no one expected this to be a $420 million Thanksgiving weekend. Reviving the moviegoing experienceLoria said Universal, Paramount and Disney focused on theatrical-driven marketing campaigns, which movie theater companies could lean into. It meant movie theaters stepped up to cater to three very different audiences: those looking for epic historical action, musical fantasy and animated adventure. Dergarabedian said the theater screen goes hand-in-hand with streaming services at home and can build up the success of a movie long-term.

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☆ 'Moana 2' snares $221 million in its five-day domestic opening, fueling the biggest Thanksgiving box office of all time
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

It was all feast and no famine at the Thanksgiving box office this year. "Moana 2" led the frame with $221 million for the five-day period, a significant overperformance compared to the $100 million box office analysts had initially expected. It is now the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation of all time at the domestic box office. This year's overperformance at the box office during the Thanksgiving period has also helped narrow the gap between 2024 and 2023's hauls. Heading into this holiday period, the 2024 box office was down 11% compared to the previous year's numbers.

Persons: Paul Dergarabedian, Shawn Robbins, Ralph Organizations: Fandango, Comcast, CNBC Locations: Hollywood, NBCUniversal

☆ Trevor Lawrence concussed after late hit as fight ensues between Texans, Jaguars
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Lauren Merola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field and later ruled out with a concussion after Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair delivered a late, hard hit while Lawrence was sliding in the second quarter of Sunday’s matchup. Immediately after the hit, while Lawrence remained on the ground, Jaguars tight end Evan Engram shoved Al-Shaair in retaliation, igniting a fight between Jaguars and Texans players while medical personnel attended to Lawrence. Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones were ejected from the game for unnecessary roughness and Engram was given a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness. Trevor Lawrence was hit late while trying to slide, which led to exchanges between Jags and Texans players. Prior to the injury, Lawrence had 41 passing yards on 4-of-10 passing with an interception.

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☆ Josh Allen, Bills clinch AFC East while 49ers’ woes continue in snowy Buffalo: Key takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( The Athletic Nfl Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

By Tim Graham, Joe Buscaglia and Matt BarrowsORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen threw for a touchdown. 📺: @SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/LzaOt3MDLj — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 2, 2024For the 49ers (5-7), a disappointing season was made worse. Running back Christian McCaffrey, who has played just four games this season because of injuries, suffered a PCL injury in the second quarter and did not return. Allen added his rushing touchdown on an 8-yard scramble 2:29 into the fourth quarter to give Buffalo a 35-10 lead. The 49ers also played a stretch without Fred Warner, who dealt with cramping in the second quarter.

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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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