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☆ Covid, Crutches, Surgery: For Christopher Abbott the Show Somehow Went On
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Michael Paulson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Christopher Abbott was about halfway through a performance of “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea” when he felt something go wrong. The 37-year-old actor had been sitting onstage — his character, a brutish trucker, proposing marriage to a tormented woman played by Aubrey Plaza — and as he went to get up, he couldn’t straighten his leg. That early December injury — he had a bucket handle meniscus tear — was followed in short order by a case of Covid and arthroscopic surgery. And then he returned to the stage, performing for several weeks on crutches, through the end of the show’s 11-week run on Saturday night. The run, staged Off Broadway at the 295-seat Lucille Lortel Theater, was unusually bumpy.

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Embiid got the better of Jokic late, buoyed by a three-point play that stretched the Sixers’ lead. Embiid gave the Sixers a scare when he fouled Michael Porter Jr. on a 3-point attempt with 26.6 seconds left. Jokic won two straight NBA MVP awards and was beat out last season by Embiid for the honor. Embiid had his 18th straight 30-point game, tying Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor for the sixth-longest streak in NBA history. Embiid scored 23 points and the 76ers shot 67% from the floor.

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☆ Amazon employees fear increased 'quiet firing' tactics and a 'brain drain'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Eugene Kim | Ashley Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Silent sacking, Garrison told BI, "is how Amazon is going to reduce operational costs without negatively affecting the stock price. Some Amazon employees recently took to Slack to announce their resignations specifically over the return-to-hub policy. Another AWS employee told BI they feel like they are "doing the job of three people." Any suggestion to the contrary is untrue," the Amazon spokesperson said. Are you an Amazon employee or do you have insight to share?

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☆ An Ohio woman who had a miscarriage at home won't face criminal charges, a grand jury ruled
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Julie Carr Smyth | Associated Press | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Brittany Watts, of Ohio, won't face charges over her at-home miscarriage, a grand jury ruled. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman facing a criminal charge for her handling of a home miscarriage will not be charged, a grand jury decided Thursday. Related storiesA municipal judge had found probable cause to bind over Watts' case. Her attorney told the judge Watts had no criminal record and was being "demonized for something that goes on every day."

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☆ A man was arrested in connection to a YouTube prank where he dumped buckets of feces and other fluids onto train riders
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A Belgian prankster was arrested earlier this month for a YouTube stunt, prosecutors said. He's dumped buckets of various substances — including feces — onto metro riders. AdvertisementA man in Belgium was arrested earlier this month after filming himself dumping buckets of various substances — including feces — onto unsuspecting metro passengers as part of a multi-series YouTube prank. and is said to have mixed "diverse" substances, including paint, excrement, and food, into buckets and threw them at passengers to get as many "likes" as possible on social media. He has only posted 16 YouTube videos to date.

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☆ Consumer prices are cooling, but BlackRock bets on inflation-protected bonds for the long term. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-08 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Inflation-protected bonds may be the last thing on investors' minds amid cooling prices, but BlackRock is betting on the securities for the longer term. Due to that, BlackRock named inflation-protected securities one of its top 2024 strategic calls for those with a time horizon of five to 10 years. "We see inflation going through a roller coaster over a longer term," Li said. Buying TIPS Investors can buy TIPS in five-year , 10-year and 30-year terms through the TreasuryDirect website . BlackRock, which has a traditional TIPS ETF, also recently launched a suite of defined maturity TIPS ETFs last fall.

Persons: Wei Li, Li, BlackRock, We've Organizations: BlackRock, Bank of America Securities, U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Locations: redemptions, U.S

☆ Meet the 23-year-old who's spreading awareness about ALS on TikTok and openly joking about being in her 'terminally ill era'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-08 | by ( Kieran Press-Reynolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Amanda Tam is documenting her journey with the disease neurodegenerative ALS on TikTok. Tam's videos often have a comedic bent, and her followers say she's an inspiration. AdvertisementAmanda Tam's TikTok channel is like many other 23-year-olds on the app. But most of Tam's videos also revolve around a much more serious topic: her diagnosis of ALS , also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. "It's important to be a realist and be aware of your situation, but it's equally important to still find joy and hope in life," Tam told BI.

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☆ The most exciting new trains coming in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Ben Jones | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —Around the world, travelers are flocking back to trains, and demand is increasing across the board for high-speed trains, luxury “land cruises” and long-distance day and night trains. Here are some of the best new trains you’ll be able to take in 2024. Laurie Dieffembacq/Belga/AFP/Getty ImagesLinks between two of Europe’s most visited capitals have traditionally been pretty poor, with no direct trains since the 1990s. Ian Clarke/Alamy Stock PhotoFour continents, 13 countries, and seven luxury trains across 80 days – the ultimate experience for rail travel connoisseurs is due to depart in late 2024. BelmondOne of the world’s greatest luxury train journeys is returning to the rails in 2024 after a four-year gap.

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☆ New Year's resolutions aren't just for grown-ups. These are the goals I've set for my 8-year-old son and blended family.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-29 | by ( Sara Lyle | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It was also a much-needed break from the stress of the past two years due to COVID and a divorce. However, this year's resolutions aren't just for me but also for my son, husband, and two stepsons — even if I haven't told them yet. These are the resolutions I'll be striving to meet — along with my husband and kids — over the upcoming 365 days. Explore our surroundings, preferably by footOne of my favorite things is walking — the more interesting the path or place, the better. Move more — and do it togetherThe author and her stepson at an AirSoft center, a favorite family activity.

Persons: —, Sara Lyle, I'd, It's Organizations: Service, Business, American Academy of Pediatrics, YMCA Locations: Singapore, Hawaii, Alaska, Tokyo, Houston, Orlando, Oahu, Sweden, Colorado, Glenwood Springs , Colorado

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☆ McDonald's is in the midst of some big changes that show the changing tides in the world of fast food
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-11 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In today's big story, we're looking at some of the recent big changes at McDonald's, including the launch of a new restaurant concept. AdvertisementCold foam and oat milk are big business, as drink modifiers add up to roughly $1 billion in revenue for Starbucks. McDonald's app has grown over the years, with over 57 million active members, but it still leaves much to be desired. To be sure, 10 CosMc's is not even a drop in the bucket of McDonald's 40,000-plus restaurant empire.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 30 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sacramento Kings 127-117 on Monday night in the quarterfinals of the NBA's In-Season Tournament. "This is the first time we’ve had the In-Season Tournament. Political Cartoons View All 1277 ImagesThere was good energy from the sellout crowd, with many fans wearing blue T-shirts handed out to give the In-Season Tournament a playoff feel. The Kings got within six midway through the fourth before the Pelicans scored nine straight points to put the game away. UP NEXTPelicans: Play the winner of Tuesday's Suns-Lakers game in the In-Season Tournament semifinals Thursday night in Las Vegas.

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☆ I earned a Guinness World Record for visiting all 193 countries alone. Here are my picks for 11 most beautiful countries in the world.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Cassandra De Pecol | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

I cleared the record for "fastest time to visit all sovereign countries" and "fastest time to visit all sovereign countries (female)." These are my picks for the 11 most beautiful countries I've been to. South AfricaCape Town, South Africa where De Pecol ran her Iron man. UCGOver the last 10 years, I've been lucky enough to travel to South Africa for various reasons: a race, a convention, and my 196-country expedition. The very first time I visited Africa, the Cape of Good Hope,(located along the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa), was the first bit of awe I'd experienced.

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☆ How my family of 5 spent $7,000 on our first trip to Disney World and Universal, more than double what we'd typically pay for a vacation
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Mandy Bray | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Our Disney World and Universal Orlando trip for a family of five cost about $7,000 for six nights. AdvertisementIn July, our family of five checked a Disney World and Universal Studios trip off our bucket list. AdvertisementWe'd book a family suite at a Disney resort againOur kids enjoyed the pools at Disney's All-Star Music Resort. AdvertisementAt about $7,000, our Disney and Universal trip cost more than double what we've spent on other vacations. We won't be annual Disney World trekkers anytime soon, but we'll probably be back.

Persons: —, Mandy Bray, could've, We'd, I'd, Harry Potter, Bourne, we've Organizations: Disney World, Universal Orlando, Disney, Service, Universal Studios, Transportation, Universal Express, Universal, Universal Studios Orlando, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios Locations: Indianapolis, Orlando, Florida, Epcot, National

☆ An influencer pilot who crashed his plane for his YouTube channel has been sentenced to 6 months in prison, prosecutors say
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

YouTuber Trevor Jacob has been sentenced to six months in prison, prosecutors said. Jacob intentionally crashed a small plane in California on 2021 for a YouTube video. Two days later, Jacob informed the National Transportation Safety Board of the plane crash, and said he would help them locate the crashed plane, prosecutors said. When pleading guilty in June, Jacob said he'd agreed to advertise a sponsor's product — a wallet — in his YouTube video, prosecutors said. AdvertisementJacob did not address why he had pretended the plane lost power in his 2021 video and his aircraft accident incident report.

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☆ I lost 100 pounds in a year by making 3 simple changes. Now I'm the active single dad I've always wanted to be.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He made a New Year's resolution to lose weight so that he could become a more active dad. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I'm a tall person, at 6-foot-4, but it wasn't enough of an excuse to weigh between 330 and 340 pounds. In common with a lot of people, my New Year's resolution was to lose weight and get in shape.

Persons: Todd Baker, —, Noah, Macy, I'm, I'd, Baker, he's, I've, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Denver, Bahamas, Arapahoe

Most grandparents offer some form of financial help to their children and grandchildren. Between inflation, rising housing costs, and increasing interest rates, it makes sense that grandparents and parents may want to help support their children and grandchildren financially. If parents weren't supporting their adult children, they'd have almost $3,000 more annually to put into their retirement funds, that same research found. Studies show that many grandparents are sabotaging their own financial future to help their adult children and grandchildren." Or grandparents might consider cohabitating with adult children and grandchildren to save money.

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☆ After deception and drama, George Santos faces expulsion from Congress
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Gregory Krieg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The authors of the subcommittee’s submission, in perhaps their most admirable achievement, summarized Santos’ grand political deception in a single sentence. (Santos’ first treasurer, Nancy Marks, resigned before pleading guilty to a conspiracy fraud charge and implicating Santos in a scheme to hoodwink donors.) Not coincidentally, all five swing-district Republican freshmen are expected to vote for Santos’ removal on Friday. In comments to reporters on Thursday, Santos promised more drama before he leaves town. “I’m going to be the first member of Congress expelled without any of those parameters.”On that point at least, Santos is telling the truth.

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☆ Louis Vuitton stages dramatic runway show in Hong Kong
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Stephy Chung | Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Many of the looks were completed with naval accessories, like raffia bucket hats and Louis Vuitton Keepall 25 bag hand-embrodiered with seashells. Musician Ma Siwei and actor Dylan Wang at the Louis Vuitton Men's fashion show in Hong Kong, China. Louis Vuitton opened its first boutique in Hong Kong in 1979. Many of the looks were completed with naval accessories, like raffia bucket hats and Louis Vuitton Keepall 25 bag hand-embrodiered with seashells. “I definitely knew I wanted Hong Kong to be my second stop after Paris,” he said of his Louis Vuitton show schedule.

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☆ This company lets you visit resorts for a day, and it's my new favorite travel hack
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I felt like I left experiencing Palm Springs — not just seeing it. AdvertisementI was itching not only to see Palm Springs, California, but to experience it. I hopped on the website where more than 15 Palm Springs resorts were listed. I could spend my day at familiar brands like the Hyatt Palm Springs or the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel. I told the worker at the reception desk that I had booked a day pass.

Persons: ResortPass, —, Monica Humphries, Rowan, cabanas, Barbie Dreamhouse, could've Organizations: Service, Springs Locations: California, Palm Springs , California, North America, Caribbean, Palm, Springs, Cody, daybeds, El, Colorado

☆ For a Memorable Holiday Party, Personalize the Punch
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Rebekah Peppler | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

To maintain a through line among different drinks, you need a deeply flavorful base. During the holidays, she often makes cranberry shrub by combining equal weights fresh cranberries, sugar and apple cider vinegar in a food processor. Since the shrub has plenty of acid, you don’t need to add fresh citrus to the drinks you make with it. Another workhorse base is oleo-saccharum, which is classically made by muddling citrus peels with sugar before setting the combination aside overnight. In this flavorful base, the sugar slowly extracts the oils from the peels and the sticky-sweet mixture adds dimension and texture to drinks.

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☆ How Wall Street's Culture Is Contributing to the Loneliness Crisis
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Wall Street is notorious for its long hours and stressful lifestyle, particularly at the junior level, where grunt work abounds. They'd work hard and play hard, with an enviable social life like in all the Wall Street movies she'd seen. But Wall Street workers say that the nature of finance — the office politics and uniquely competitive cohort — can create a work culture that exacerbates feelings of loneliness. Some of the loneliness comes from this — it's all new, it feels bad, it's scary, and they don't feel like they can talk to anyone. But that doesn't mean people working on Wall Street can't do anything to mitigate their loneliness.

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☆ I drove Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway. No one got abducted, but it was one of the strangest experiences of my life.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Agnes Groonwald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

So when I heard we'd be within a short drive of Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway on a recent trip through the state, visiting was a no-brainer. The 98 miles of Nevada's State Route 375 have been known as the Extraterrestrial Highway since an official name change by the state's tourism commission in 1996. For many, this box marks the best way to reach any aliens that have taken the Extraterrestrial Highway for a whirl. We spent time in Rachel, Nevada, which was filled with odditiesRachel, Nevada, is the closest town to Area 51. The end of our adventure came at the second Extraterrestrial Highway sign at the fork with US Route 6.

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☆ My husband and I spent Thanksgiving on a cruise ship with friends. It cost us $3,800, but we'd do it again for other major holidays.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Katrina Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I spent Thanksgiving on a, eight-day Carnival Cruise with my husband and 12 of our friends. We booked an eight-day Carnival Cruise over the Thanksgiving holiday to celebrate our friends Tai and Darien's wedding anniversary. My husband and I spent about $3,800 to book the tripThe cruise cost $2,050 for the two of us. AdvertisementThe ship didn't satisfy our Thanksgiving cravings, but we still had nice mealsThe ship's Thanksgiving dinner, unfortunately, didn't tickle our fancy. But it felt good to lay in bed on the cruise and watch films I hadn't seen in years.

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☆ 7 weird jobs that are well-paying but nobody knows about, according to a viral Reddit thread
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Aria Yang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A Reddit user asked what are weird jobs nobody knows about but pay well. AdvertisementA Reddit user asked which jobs were relatively unknown but lucrative and the post went viral. Teeth designerA Reddit user said he makes teeth on a computer using CAD/CAM software for dental laboratories. Artificial flavor makerOne Reddit user wrote, "My dad was a master flavorist. Reddit user solarblack wrote, "My Aunt and her daughter both do seasonal work as hand pollinators and harvesters.

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