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☆ Matthew McConaughey got so tired of playing the 'romcom dude' that he moved to Texas and rejected a $14.5 million role
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The "Interstellar" actor rejected a $14.5 million role to star in an action comedy. In Wednesday's episode of "Good Trouble" with Nick Kyrgios, McConaughey, 55, said that saying "no" is more important than saying "yes." That was my lane, and I liked that lane, that lane paid well, and it was working," he said. The offer was originally at $8 million, but McConaughey rejected it. Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has been quoted as saying, "The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything."

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☆ Selena Gomez says she has to trick her way into auditions when casting refuses to consider her for certain roles
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementSelena Gomez said she has a "tactic" for getting into auditions if casting directors don't think she's a fit. The actor told THR that she doesn't tell them in advance that she's auditioning. Gomez said this has been "the biggest challenge that I've faced as an actor." In other instances, she's told that they're interested in hiring a lesser-known actor — but end up casting someone notable. Gomez said this has been "the biggest challenge that I've faced as an actor," but she's found other workarounds for getting into auditions.

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☆ I tried 20 of Trader Joe's popular breakfast foods, and I'd buy most of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +27 min

AdvertisementI tried 20 breakfast foods from Trader Joe's, from Greek yogurt to pancakes. I tried some of Trader Joe's most popular breakfast foods as part of an ongoing series to review the chain's best items. VERDICT: Because of its convenience, Trader Joe's brioche French toast is worth trying at least once. AdvertisementVERDICT: Though I prefer a more traditional sandwich with actual bread, I'd be willing to buy Trader Joe's eggwich again. I didn't like Trader Joe's chicken-sausage breakfast bowl at allTrader Joe's chicken-sausage breakfast bowl wasn't my favorite.

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To get the best flight prices, consider flying mid-week or traveling to and from another airport. Then we switched to a VPN, using five of the most popular services, and repeated the searches while appearing to be in a different country. Original flight price, Chicago to Seattle: $361Surfshark VPN price: $361Original flight price, Nashville to New York: $99Surfshark VPN price: $99Learn more at the Surfshark website. Original flight price, Chicago to Seattle: $361Cyberghost VPN price: $361Original flight price, Nashville to New York: $99Cyberghost VPN price: $99Learn more at the Cyberghost website. VPNs: When they're usefulWhile a VPN can't reliably help you book cheaper flights, having one can protect your digital privacy and security, especially when you travel.

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☆ 2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season is here and the race for the playoff spots are beginning to heat up. ETIn any other week, a clash between two seven-win AFC North division rivals would be the standout match-up. But for us, it’s just a Week 11 for us.”Allen has won his last three regular season clashes against the Chiefs. Burrow and the offense haven’t struggled to score points this season but have had issues converting those points into wins. Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesFull Week 11 Sunday scheduleAway @ homeGreen Bay Packers (6-3) vs. Chicago Bears (4-5) – 1:00 p.m.

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☆ I take 'positioning' flights to save hundreds when I fly. This trick helps me get discounted business-class seats, too.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jonathan Delise | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementI book "positioning" flights instead of direct ones to save money on flying when I can. Doing this has helped me find cheaper business-class flights, but it doesn't save me time. I've flown over 1.5 million miles, and one of my favorite ways to save money on airfare (and get into business class on a budget) is with "positioning" flights. Booking these flights can take quite a bit of researchPlaying with positioning flights isn't for the faint of heart. AdvertisementBut when positioning flights, you have to check how much it will cost to get to your intermediary airport.

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☆ It's time to rethink what work-life balance really means
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A work-life balance is a priority for many. But it may be more beneficial to balance energy and find personal "golden hours" for productivity. AdvertisementThe pursuit of a work-life balance is at the heart of so many workplace conversations. "I don't think work-life balance exists," Dilan Gomih, the founder and CEO of the workplace performance and wellness consultancy Dilagence, told Business Insider. However, provided work doesn't overtake all of your personal time, there may be some wisdom in rethinking the definition of work-life balance.

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☆ On-the-Job Training Is Broken. That Hurts Companies and Workers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Workers are struggling to get a handle on their jobs, and this failure falls on everyone — companies, managers, human-resources departments, and, in some cases, the workers themselves. The chaos has left employers, managers, and employees wondering just how much time and money it's worth investing in training in the first place. It's tough to learn by osmosis over Slack, and the deluge of HR apps and training modules isn't filling in the gaps. As workers and managers are increasingly overextended, these types of unmeasured, softer activities can fall by the wayside. Gavin emphasized that it's not just on companies and managers to make sure employees are learning and getting onboarded but also on individual workers.

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☆ How Pete Hegseth went from Fox News host to Trump’s Defense Secretary pick
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Brian Stelter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —Two years ago, Pete Hegseth relocated his family from New Jersey, near Fox News headquarters, to a small town outside of Nashville, Tennessee. On Tuesday evening, President-elect Donald Trump said Hegseth is his pick for Defense Secretary – a decision that shocked even some of his friends at Fox. Hegseth and Rauchet disclosed their relationship to Fox management when Rauchet was pregnant (and Hegseth was still married). After returning home from Iraq in 2006, Hegseth wrote that more troops were urgently needed. Hegseth wrote “Modern Warriors” in 2020 and “War on Warriors” earlier this year, both for Fox’s book imprint.

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☆ Chuck Todd: This Democratic defeat — and the rise of Trump 2.0 — was a decade in the making
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Chuck-Todd-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Chuck Todd | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +21 min

The reality is that both parties learn lessons from losing elections that apply only in the short term — say, from one presidential election to the next midterm or from one midterm to the next presidential election. Not anymore — it’s why Democrats usually overperform in special elections, with more devoted “every election” voters right now. Meanwhile, in the non-battlegrounds, which were more affected by the basic “mood music” of the election, Democrats were shellacked. The seeds of discontent with this version of the Democratic Party can be traced back a decade to Obama’s decision to anoint Hillary Clinton as his successor. Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at the CNN Democratic presidential primary debate in New York City on April 14, 2016.

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☆ I went on an ultra-luxury cruise that sails with up to 68 passengers at a time. I loved it, but it's not for everyone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jill Schildhouse | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours delivered just that on my recent nine-day Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia on the Scenic Spirit. Jill SchildhouseOne of the biggest trade-offs when sailing on an ultra-luxury small ship is the limited variety of venues and amenities compared to megaships. On my Mekong River cruise, Scenic brought in local performers to share traditional dance and music, offering a close-up view of the region's culture. After just one day on our river cruise, staff knew the names, preferences, and go-to drink orders of many guests. AdvertisementAlthough I received this cruise complimentary from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, the rate for my sailing would have been about $7,075.

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☆ I ran my first marathon. Here are 6 things I did that set me up for success, and 1 that nearly sabotaged me.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The 2024 New York City Marathon was the first marathon I ever ran. AdvertisementAfter years of spectating at the New York City Marathon, I finally ran my first one in 2024. I signed up because completing a marathon, especially as a runner living in New York, felt like a big bucket-list accomplishment. Julia PugachevskyInitially, I didn't have a time goal; I just wanted to be able to run the whole marathon. I set up things to look forward toHolding up a sign my friend made me at our post-marathon dinner.

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☆ I tried 10 ways to make frozen fries better, and there are 9 hacks I'd absolutely do again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Chelsea Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

I tried 10 chef-approved tips for making frozen french fries taste better to see which I'd do again. To see which upgrades are best, I tried out chef-approved hacks for making frozen fries better. Right off the bat, I knew I had to choose my frozen fries wiselyThe thickness of the crinkle fries is ideal for heartier toppings. The zesty, cheesy flavors made these fries really stand out, and I look forward to adding different seasonings and spices to my frozen fries in the future. This is an excellent cheap dinner idea since I only needed a can of chili, cheese, and frozen fries.

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☆ The only guide to building a charcuterie board you’ll ever need
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Martha Tinkler For Food Network | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

The word charcuterie refers to cold cooked, cured, or smoked meats; so technically, a traditional charcuterie board is just a meat platter. A beautiful charcuterie board is a statement piece and a time-saver, since it typically requires little to no cooking. A charcuterie board can be left out for grazing for up to 2 hours. Charcuterie Board IdeasUnlike so other many recipes, the key to a good charcuterie board is doing what you want. How to Make a Charcuterie Board on a BudgetWith so many choices in building your board, it is easy to go overboard.

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☆ Paralyzed by Choice: the Golden Age of Online Shopping Is Over
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Emilie Friedlander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Online shopping, which the US Census Bureau estimates accounts for roughly 16% of all retail sales, theoretically makes it easier to find exactly what we are looking for. AdvertisementThe golden age of comparison shopping isn't so golden after all. Ursu has studied two factors in shopping: search costs and search fatigue. Ursu guessed that the most exhausting stage of shopping is comparison shopping — when people pore over minuscule details between products to find the best one. Related storiesIf people abandon their shopping carts because they get overwhelmed by search fatigue, it can come back to bite retailers.

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☆ James Van Der Beek announces colorectal cancer diagnosis
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Becca Wood | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

James Van Der Beek has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”Today.com has reached out to representatives for James Van Der Beek but did not immediately hear back. James Van Der Beek has been married to Kimberly Van Der Beek since 2010. On Nov. 3, Kimberly Van Der Beek tagged her husband on her Instagram story, sharing a photo of two cardinals and a quote about romance. For Halloween, James Van Der Beek posted a series of photos from Texas of their family fully decked out in costume for the holiday.

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☆ The Rise of GodGPT: Religions Are Using Bots for Spiritual Formation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( John Brandon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"Dealing with social anxiety can be challenging, but there are several approaches that might help," the bot responded. "Cathy represents our innovative approach to leveraging technology in support of spiritual exploration," says Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija, the founding director of TryTank and an Episcopal priest. But they've designed it to help spiritual seekers talk about subjects they feel "vulnerable or defensive" about. John Brandon is a journalist who has published over 15,000 articles on social media, technology, leadership, mentoring, and many other topics.

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☆ James Van Der Beek says he has colorectal cancer
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —James Van Der Beek is opening up about a health battle. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum told CNN in a statement Sunday that he has colorectal cancer. Van Der Beek, 47, added: “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”People magazine was first to report the news. In the United States, about 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Van Der Beek has six children with his wife Kimberly.

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☆ Halloween to holidays: How Disney turns over its parks between its two most important seasons
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

DisneyIt's time for Disney parks to swap pumpkins for poinsettias. In the thick of its busiest season, Disney's domestic theme parks have already begun to transition from Halloween decorations to Christmas colors. About two weeks before Halloween, Disney's crew begins installing "inconspicuous" elements for the holiday season, such as lighting rigs. Festive food options arrive just in time for the holidays at Disney's theme parks. At the Walt Disney World resort, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party launches Nov. 8 and Jollywood Nights start Nov. 9.

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☆ How Missile Defense Works (and Why It Fails)
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Agnes Chang | Samuel Granados | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

How Missile Defense Works (and Why It Fails) Iran fired two of the largest barrages of ballistic missiles ever at Israel this year. Neither attack caused major damage, but some Israeli and American officials said it may have been a Here’s why stopping a ballistic missile attack is hard. A defensive missile called an interceptor must be fired soon after that to reach the incoming missile in time. Israel’s best-known defense system, the Iron Dome, was built to stop short-range rockets, and is too slow and limited when it comes to ballistic missiles. Interceptor Enemy missile Kill vehicle Re-entry vehicle SPACE ATMOSPHERE Enemy missile Re-entry vehicle Interceptor Kill vehicle SPACE ATMOSPHERE Enemy missile Re-entry vehicle Kill vehicle Gimbaled sensor Rear thruster Enemy missile Re-entry vehicle Kill vehicle Gimbaled sensor Rear thruster Enemy missile Re-entry vehicle Warhead Enemy missile Re-entry vehicle Warhead Layers of defense Layers of defense Both an interceptor and an enemy missile shed the boosters that power them into space.

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☆ Former Secret Service agent shares tips on what to do if you feel like you’re being followed
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Dateline Nbc | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

And quite honestly, you’re going to minimize your exposure to bad things happening. And when you’re in a scenario where your stress is up, you’re not going to remember them. That’s why I always tell people, “Think simple.” OK, somebody is coming at me: Claw their eyes. Or if you’re going after a man, go after the groin area. Those are really simple ways to keep yourself safe.

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The Summary This Halloween is expected to be far warmer than usual in many parts of the country. More than 30 cities across the Northeast could set new temperature records on Thursday. More than 30 cities across the Northeast could set record-high temperatures on Thursday, including Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. Many Midwestern cities, too, are expected to see temperatures 10 to 30 degrees warmer than usual for this time of year. Normal Halloween weather for the area is 56 degrees, he added.

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☆ Halloween kicks off a season of home insurance risks. Here's what homeowners need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Solstock | E+ | Getty ImagesWith all the festivities that happen around Halloween and the trick-or-treaters ... think about the safety of the pathways and the accessibility of your home. Make sure the pathways are clear and "everything is very well lit," she said. "We recommend that you use LED lights or battery lights instead of live candles for safety reasons," said Orbann. Secure your pets and belongingsIf you have a pet, make sure they're secured on Halloween, both to protect trick-or-treaters and the pet as well, said Orbann. "If the dog isn't trained and there's a loss or an injury, that's going to increase your liability insurance tremendously," Worters said.

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☆ Don't be alarmed by conservative guidance after a solid quarter, Jim Cramer says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday told investors not to get scared off when a company posts good earnings results but issues more modest guidance, as it doesn't always mean that management is worried about the future. "Some money managers are dumbfounded when a very good company reports a very good quarter but then issues a very conservative forecast," Cramer said. Sometimes, he said, it's worth it to hold on to a company with good earnings while others on Wall Street panic about guidance. For the current quarter, Microsoft predicted revenue between $68.1 billion and $69.1 billion, while analysts surveyed by LSEG were hoping for $69.83 billion. Despite the disappointing guidance, Cramer was appeased by management's explanation for the weaker guidance, particularly commentary from CFO Amy Hood.

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☆ Why Dodgers’ Game 5 win over Yankees was the craziest World Series clincher ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jayson Stark | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +21 min

So let’s do our best to tell you about Game 5 of the 2024 World Series — the game that crowned the Los Angeles Dodgers the champions of baseball, but also very possibly the craziest World Series clincher ever. Was that upside-down enough to qualify as the craziest World Series clincher ever? That was Game 5 of the 2024 World Series, the only postseason game in history in which all that happened. On one hand, STATS tells us that the previous two teams to do it in a World Series game both won anyway. That would be the Cubs, in Game 7 in 2016, and the Cardinals, in The David Freese Game (Game 6) in 2011.

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