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☆ You've heard of pretty privilege, but 'ugly privilege' may have its perks too
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But what about "ugly privilege"? A TikToker called Sarah posted a video this week, which has amassed 159,000 views at the time of writing, where she explained why she thought she had "ugly privilege" and what it meant. "But when I say I have ugly privilege, it's not that I necessarily think I'm an ugly individual," Sarah said. She continued: "But when I say I have ugly privilege, what I mean by that is men, in general, don't mind me attractive." Underlying sexismRegardless of the "privilege" of being deemed ugly or pretty, women are disproportionately scrutinized for their looks and are acutely aware of this scrutiny.

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☆ Dave Portnoy says JD Vance 'sounds like a moron'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewOn Friday, Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy blasted Sen. JD Vance's idea of taxing childless adults at a higher rate than parents with children. "Let's tax the things that are bad, and not tax the things that are good," Vance, now Donald Trump's running mate, said at the time. Sounds like a moron," Portnoy wrote on X. Related storiesHaving been selected as Trump's running mate, Vance is now in a strong position to lead the party after a second Trump term.

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☆ A massive tech sell-off and small-cap rally are just getting started. Make 5 investments to avoid missing out.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Small caps should also get a boost from interest rate cuts, which typically translate to disproportionately large gains for the group. That helps confirm what investors are realizing: small caps are the place to be. When large caps sneeze, the market catches a coldThe small-cap breakout has coincided with large technology stocks breaking down. Small caps also tend to have less of an international presence than their larger peers, so they don't miss out as much when converting overseas profits to dollars. The small-cap index is closely tied to economically sensitive parts of the market, which should continue to participate in this rally.

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☆ Don't make this mistake when reaching out to someone on LinkedIn: It's 'terrifying,' says career coach
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

They can help you learn more about a role in your industry or about another industry altogether. And they can potentially help you to land a job offer down the line. But you can still cold message someone via LinkedIn or email and ask for one even when you don't know them. If you do, when you're reaching out, "I really recommend against immediately asking them for time," says career coach Phoebe Gavin. That way you're opening up the idea of giving you some time but not asking for it directly.

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☆ I drove for Uber Eats in between jobs. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chandler Moncada, a 29-year-old former Uber Eats driver in Phoenix. In May 2023, I got laid off from my full-time job in SEO and started driving for Uber Eats to pay my rent. Related storiesYour car insurance also goes up when you drive for Uber Eats. I focused on delivering in nicer areas, as they usually tip better. I'm no longer driving because I got a new jobDelivering food is very draining and dangerous at times, and there are plenty of stories of Uber Eats drivers getting robbed.

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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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☆ The 1 food you should eat for brain health — and why you can't replace it with supplements
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementSherzai knows it's tempting to reach for a novel, quick-fix potion that promises to boost brain health, like a fancy supplement, an expensive gummy, or a new smoothie powder. Why chlorophyll from plants is more powerful than green juices and supplementsLots of chlorophyll on the table here. fcafotodigital/Getty ImagesWhen we eat green plants, we are consuming a green pigment molecule called chlorophyll, which helps plants photosynthesize — capturing solar rays and converting them into energy to grow. What we do know is that you can get the health benefits if you consume chlorophyll in its original packaging. Galina Oleksenko/Getty ImagesSherzai recommends incorporating more of the darkest green plants like spinach and kale into your diet when you can.

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☆ A major Marvel star returns in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' in an unexpected way, and it might be one of the MCU's most satisfying cameos ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Deadpool & Wolverine." "Deadpool & Wolverine" has several noteworthy celebrity cameos, but the film's greatest gift is Chris Evans' return. Chris Evans returns as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, not Steve Rogers/Captain AmericaChris Evans as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in "Fantastic Four." 20th Century FoxIt probably cost Marvel a pretty penny to bring back Evans for his "Deadpool & Wolverine" cameo. For better or for worse, "Deadpool & Wolverine" contains many cameos that are being called fan service.

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☆ Want to avoid giving your kid a smartphone? Mental health experts say you're not alone — and have 5 tips
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Smartphone Free Childhood, a recently founded U.K. organization is aimed at uniting parents who are not giving their kids smartphones. Organize with other parentsBeing the only parent refusing to give your child a smartphone can be isolating for both you and your kid, Rausch said. "The class parents, as a collective, agreed that they would postpone giving their kids cell phones until they entered middle school. Start the conversation earlyPike and Rausch advise starting the conversation around smartphones from childhood so that your child isn't surprised later on. Pike said that even making a habit of giving a bored child a smartphone as entertainment can become a major issue down the line.

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☆ Small caps are finally getting their moment in the sun. Here's why managers think the rally can last
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Instead, small caps spent the first half of this year doing what they've been doing for the last decade: falling behind. The Russell 2000 Value was up 10%, while the Russell 2000 having gained 11%. A sustainable rally Small caps have underperformed for roughly the last decade, but they've typically done better historically. Meanwhile, Teton Westwood's Galluccio thinks it can last much longer: "I think small caps stand to outperform for the next three years." "The last decade was the first time in many, many years when small caps underperformed, leading the talking heads to say that quality, quality, quality is large-cap growth.

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☆ 4 steps single parents can take if dating has been a hard transition for your child
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dating comes with enough challenges already, and dating as a single parent can feel even more daunting. You have to consider how the romantic connections you form will impact not only your life but also that of your child. If your child is having difficulty adapting to a new partner's presence in your life, it may raise some initial concerns. However, there are steps you can take to make that transition a little easier. Try to understand the emotions your child is feelingYour child may be feeling a range of emotions after meeting your partner.

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☆ Openness in AI is necessary to promote fair and competitive markets, said FTC's Lina Khan
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Sri Muppidi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"These conditions have allowed, in some instances, the biggest technology companies to get a layup in the AI space," Khan said. In particular, Khan called for AI models' weights to be publicly available. In the age of AI, Khan said both consumers and enterprises are uncertain of their data's protections when using foundation models. "We only focus on deals that have problems…it's a narrow set of deals that satisfy a narrow set of criteria." In March, Microsoft paid $650 million in a licensing deal to Inflection AI, an emerging OpenAI rival, to use its AI models and hire most of its employees.

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Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about how to watch USA vs. Zambia, including a free streaming option. How to watch USA vs. Zambia in the USToday's USA vs. Zambia game will be available to watch live on Thursday at 3 p.m. How to watch USA vs. Zambia in AustraliaThe USA vs. Zambia match will be available to live stream for free through 9Now in Australia. How to watch USA vs. Zambia from anywhereIf you'll be away from Australia when USA vs. Zambia kicks off, you can still keep up with the above free streaming option using a VPN. Enjoy USA vs. Zambia.

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But hair growth oils have arguably garnered the most hype in recent years — more specifically, rosemary oil. A 2013 study in mice with hair loss triggered by testosterone showed that rosemary leaf extract stimulated hair growth. Learn moreFAQsAdvertisementHow to use rosemary oil for hair growthThere are several different ways to use rosemary oil for hair growth. AdvertisementHow to dilute rosemary oil for hairKhanna recommends aiming for 2% rosemary oil when diluting it. Or, if you're adding the rosemary oil to an 8-ounce bottle of shampoo or conditioner, you'd add about 80 drops of rosemary oil.

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☆ Yen rises as carry trades unwind, risk sentiment takes a hit
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The yen drew support from unwinding carry trades on Thursday ahead of next week's Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy meeting and as a rotation out of megacap growth stocks dampened risk appetite broadly and provided some safe haven bids. "It's also the fact that risk sentiment is deteriorating, and that's helped (the yen) as well... You've got unwind in the tech trade, you've got unwind in the carry yen trade...you've got the Nikkei, as well, unwinding." Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and top currency diplomat Masato Kanda both refrained from commenting on the yen's recent sharp rise. The New Zealand dollar similarly fell 0.24% to $0.5915.

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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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☆ Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix shares 3 tips that will make you a better runner
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewFor more than a decade, Allyson Felix reigned supreme in track and field. Now 38, Felix told Business Insider how she maintained peak performance and dealt with the intense pressure of elite competition. Felix shared three lessons from her Olympic career that can help everyday athletes level up on their next run or workout. Rest days are crucialDuring her 17-year elite athletic career, Felix dominated the 200-meter sprint and helped the US women's relay team lock in multiple gold medals. Related storiesWhile it can be tempting to work out every day to make faster progress, skipping rest days can backfire and lead to overtraining, burnout, injury, and plateaus.

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☆ A scientist who used to advise ultra-processed food companies shares 2 surprising ways they make food irresistible
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In fact, they're often specifically designed to be irresistible, a scientist who used to work with UPF companies told Business Insider. But over time, Smith said companies became more interested in enhancing food to make it irresistible to the point where people feel they can't stop eating it. That's because sonic branding, or associating a sound with a product, can make us want to consume it, Smith said. How a chocolate bar sounds when it snaps can be engineered. So, similar to sound, companies use our sense of smell to grab our attention and make us crave their products.

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☆ A food policy expert is trying a different diet every month this year. Here's why the vegan and Mediterranean diets are his favorites so far.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewA food policy expert who is trying a different diet each month in 2024 told Business Insider that the vegan and Mediterranean diets are his favorite so far. So far this year, Wren has tried veganism, UK-based weight loss company Slimming World, only eating Huel products, intermittent fasting, paleo, and the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet has been voted the healthiest diet for seven years in a row by the US World News & Report. AdvertisementThe Mediterranean diet also appeared to be best for his mental health, he said in a TikTok video. Importantly, though, Wren was on holiday in Italy in June when he followed the Mediterranean diet.

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☆ How CrowdStrike caused a global IT meltdown and what comes next
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +24 min

But this was not a Microsoft issue. Tom ChittyWe're going to talk more about who CrowdStrike are, I think, you know, some people would probably never have heard of CrowdStrike. Lots and lots and lots of global businesses rely on CrowdStrike for their security. I had first seen that and thought it was a Microsoft issue, the reason why Windows crashed on my PC. It was a CrowdStrike issue.

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☆ A PIP means you've probably already been quiet fired, says management academic
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She said she was unexpectedly put on a PIP by her manager several years ago when working in marketing. AdvertisementRymsha explained that many of her former HR business partners hated putting people on them. Quiet firingFor Rymsha, a PIP is an invitation to leave a company. Advertisement"If you get that PIP, you've been quiet fired, probably three to six months ahead of time," she said. Rymsha said often, before a PIP is even issued, employees will gradually see things being taken away from them.

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☆ 'I just wanted to take a break:' Some early-stage founders are putting their startup dreams on hold in the tech downturn to try corporate life
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Ben Bergman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewMehak Vohra has been a startup founder ever since she dropped out of college in 2016. But earlier this year, she shut down Skillbank and joined a bigger tech company as its head of marketing. That has early-stage startup founders who founded companies during the free-flowing boom cycle that ended in 2022 rethinking whether they want to be founders after all. I have a much bigger social life now, and I don't feel bad about going out."

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But it's possible to help your child build a solid credit profile without putting your own credit health on the line. Remember, if an authorized user account is added to your child's credit reports, it has the potential to boost or damage your child's credit scores. A student credit card or a secured credit card can potentially be a good fit for young people who want to establish credit on their own. Can my child build credit without a credit card? Yes, you can build credit for your child without a credit card by using other methods like student loans and certain types of utility payments.

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Your adjusted gross income, or AGI, is your total income minus specific deductions. Adjusted gross income FAQsHow do I determine my adjusted gross income (AGI)? What's the difference between gross income and adjusted gross income? Adjusted gross income is your gross income minus certain deductions and adjustments that you qualify for. Gross income is the total income from a company that includes all revenue and sources of income.

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☆ CrowdStrike sent its partners $10 Uber Eats gift cards as an apology for mass IT outage
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCrowdStrike, the cyber security firm responsible for last week's global tech outage, is thanking its partners for their extra work in the aftermath of the crash with $10 Uber Eats gift cards. The first email, which was addressed to CrowdStrike partners, was signed by Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at the company. Related storiesAbout four hours after the Uber Eats voucher was canceled, the source got another email with a $10 credit and the message, "You've been sent a Oops! Uber eats voucher!" The CrowdStrike spokesperson told BI that Uber flagged the gift cards as fraud because so many people were redeeming them.

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