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☆ DirecTV's CEO says its Dish acquisition 'isn't so much about bullying' media giants — but it's definitely about playing hardball
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But there's another clear aim for DirecTV: getting more leverage over content providers. AdvertisementLike all pay-TV providers, DirecTV has been crushed by cord-cutting for the last decade or more. The satellite titan hopes to stem the tide by offering skinnier, genre-based bundles and streaming services at no extra cost, though industry observers doubt those moves can reverse declines. AdvertisementDirecTV may need to fight to surviveDirecTV has a survival plan: It wants to become the ultimate middleman between content providers and consumers. AdvertisementBut there's a space between bullying and collaboration, which is where the relationship between TV distributors and programmers usually stands.

Persons: —, Corey Martin, It's, Jon Greer, Venu, Bill Morrow, Morrow, Greer Organizations: DirecTV, Dish, Service, Dish Network, TPG, Disney, ESPN, ABC, Comcast, Granderson Des Rochers's Entertainment Finance, Sports, Hulu

☆ The US dockworkers strike is here, and it's impacting more than just packages
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A strike at ports along the US East and Gulf Coasts presents huge challenges for the economy. The strike could lead to billions in daily economic losses and stall imports ranging from mangoes to auto parts. The dockworkers are pushing for higher wages and a ban on automation at the ports. AdvertisementA major strike at US ports started on Tuesday and could snarl everything from holiday shopping to auto production lines. But the strike could halt shipments of those foods, including mangoes, bananas, and other fresh fruit from Central and South America.

Persons: —, Bruce Chan, Costamare, Alan Murphy, Jonathan Gold, Mia Ginter, Robinson, Joe Biden, Biden, Taft, Hartley, Sean M, O'Brien Organizations: Gulf Coasts, Service, Workers, International Longshoremen's Association, United States Maritime Alliance, JPMorgan, . Shipping, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, FedEx, UPS, Intelligence, Jefferies, Retailers, National Retail, Joe Biden Trade, National Retail Federation, Teamsters Locations: Maine, Texas, Central, South America, East Coast, West Coast, Taft

How Credit Card Cell Phone Protection WorksIf cell phone insurance on a credit card sounds too good to be true, this guide is for you. The Best Credit Cards with Cell Phone ProtectionThere are dozens of credit cards that now offer cell phone protection when you use them to pay your phone bill. Here are some of the best options:Best overall credit card with cell phone protection: Ink Business Preferred® Credit CardBest no-annual-fee Chase credit card with cell phone protection: Chase Freedom Flex®Most affordable premium credit card with cell phone protection: Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardBest American Express credit card with cell phone protection: The Platinum Card® from American ExpressBest airline credit card with cell phone protection: Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express CardBest cash back credit card with cell phone protection: Wells Fargo Active Cash® CardBest credit card with cell phone protection for paying rent: Bilt Mastercard®Chase Credit Cards with Cell Phone ProtectionThe Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card comes with one of the most generous cell phone protection coverage limits of up to $1,000 per claim with a $100 deductible, up to three times per year. You'll find cell phone insurance on the following Amex cards:Wells Fargo Credit Cards with Cell Phone ProtectionWells Fargo is unique in that it offers cell phone insurance as a standard benefit on all of its personal credit cards, even the ones with no annual fees. Read our guide to the best Wells Fargo credit cardsCell Phone Protection Credit Card ComparisonInk Business Preferred® Credit Card Apply now lock icon An icon in the shape of lock.

Persons: Wells, I'd, they'll, takeout, Chase, Uber, Wiley, Julie Mehretu, Peacock, Uber Cash, you've, It's, you’re, you'll, Jasmin Baron, Read Organizations: Business, Cell, Express, American Express, Wells, Mastercard, Capital, Venture, Protection, Chase Travel, FDIC, Chase, One, Hilton, Marriott, Saks, American, Entertainment, Disney, ESPN, The New York Times, Street, Walmart, TSA, Global, Saks Fifth Locations: Wells Fargo, Hulu, Wells, Canada

☆ Some techies are leaving cushy Silicon Valley jobs to launch startups at home in India
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Some expat Indians are moving back home to launch companies of their own. But the chaos, where even established startups are trying and failing, makes India a fair playing field for new entrants, Hassan said. Programs like Startup India, which provides founders benefits like tax exemption, easier compliance, and funding support, have made creating a company smoother. Bhide returned to India in January, leaving behind about $580,000 in total compensation at ticketing platform StubHub. Bhide said the general sentiment among local founders is shifting from "Build from India" to "Build for India."

Persons: —, Nithin Hassan, — Hassan, Hassan, he's, Binod Khadria, Khadia, That's, Ben Mathias, VCs, Mathias said, Devyani Parameshwar, It's, Rohan Bhide, Bhide, Dhruv Anand, Dhruv Anand Dhruv Anand, Anand, Ruchit Garg, Garg, Niranjan Vemulkar, Vemulkar Organizations: Service, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Global Research, Diaspora, Business, Vertex Ventures, Indian, Startup, Reliance, Tech, Google Locations: India, Bengaluru, Oyo, Byju's, Asia, Africa, Delhi, Gurugram, Silicon Valley, It's, Mumbai, Bangalore

☆ Not hearing back on job applications? Some career consultants suggest a bold new tactic.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementCareer consultants are pushing a bold new strategy for tech candidates: skip the recruiter DMs and go straight to the CEO. In today's highly competitive tech job market, candidates are looking for ways to stand out and differentiate themselves in the application process. AdvertisementBusiness Insider spoke to career coaches in the tech space to hear about why candidates may want to try this new tactic. It's not recommended for all jobsSome career coaches expressed mixed feelings on this new tactic, despite being approached about it by clients. AdvertisementBut while there's no magic formula to landing a tech job in this market, it's not a bad idea to think outside the box and get creative with your approach.

Persons: —, DMing, Katie McIntyre, McIntyre, That's, Raj Subrameyer, Subrameyer, hasn't, It's, Albano Gega, Gega Organizations: Service, DMs, Microsoft, Google, LinkedIn Locations: CareerSprout

FoundersCard is an exclusive membership for startup founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Beyond personal benefits, it can provide direct, tangible benefits to the business or project that you're trying to grow. FoundersCard Membership BenefitsFoundersCard offers a wide range of benefits that can be loosely broken into three categories: savings and discounts, VIP treatment and perks, and exclusive events. British Airways offers FoundersCard members up to 10% off most round-trip fares between the US or Canada and the UK. FoundersCard is a private membership club offering access to exclusive benefits and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and business professionals.

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☆ The biggest stock market winners and losers of the US port strike
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Port workers are demanding a 61.5% raise and oppose the adoption of automation in new contract negotiations. According to Stifel analyst Bruce Chan, the ramifications of the port strike won't be sizable unless the strike is drawn out for more than two weeks. Robinson Worldwide and Expeditors International of Washington have seen gains of 4% and 5% in the past week, respectively, as investors anticipate increased business due to the port strike. Biggest losersThe biggest losers, so far, appear to be shipping container companies that are directly exposed to the port strike. That means railroads and trucking companies with significant exposure to the east coast could take a hit.

Persons: —, Bruce Chan, Chan, It's, Robinson, Biden, Hartley Organizations: Air, UPS, FedEx, Service, Workers, International Longshoremen's Association, Yahoo Finance, ILA, Expeditors International of Washington, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Lease, Taft, CSX, NSC, Walmart, Costco, Target Locations: Gulf, East, West, Canada, Taft, Coast

☆ Some steady names with income to ride out what's often a tumultuous October
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The month is normally the most inconsistent for stocks going back to 1950, with an average S & P 500 daily move of 1.3% in either direction, per FactSet data. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are up more than 20% in 2024 through Monday's close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has popped 12%. The major averages also ended September with solid gains that brought the Dow and S & P 500 to record levels. Against this backdrop, CNBC Pro screened for stocks that can ride out any volatility in the month ahead, with a history of producing steady income. PFE YTD mountain Pfizer stock.

Persons: Stocks, Goldman Sachs, James Schneider Organizations: Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Dow, CNBC Pro, DirecTV, Pfizer, Drug Administration Locations: Monday's

☆ Goldie Hawn, 78, says the secret to her 40-year relationship is 'good sex'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Goldie Hawn, 78, credits good sex as the secret to her long relationship with Kurt Russell. The benefits of sex go beyond relationships: It has been proven to reduce stress and even boost immunity. "You have to have good sex," Hawn, 78, told E! Their blended family also includes Boston Russell, whom Russell welcomed with ex-wife Season Hubley, and Oliver Hudson and Kate Hudson from Hawn's previous relationship with Bill Hudson. AdvertisementReflecting on the decades she spent with Russell, Hawn says it's normal for them to not always have the same perspective on things.

Persons: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, —, Hawn, Russell, it's, Wyatt Russell, Boston Russell, Hubley, Oliver Hudson, Kate Hudson, Bill Hudson, Stefani Goerlich, I've, Goerlich Organizations: Service, Disney, Boston, Business Locations: Hawn's

☆ Madrid derby descended into chaos as players pleaded for peace with fans in balaclavas
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Dermot Corrigan | Guillermo Rai | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +13 min

It is one of Spanish football’s most iconic fixtures, but Sunday’s 1-1 draw between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. AdvertisementIn the second half, the referee suspended play and both teams were taken off due to home fans throwing objects at Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The ‘Frente Atletico’ fans group was formed in the 1980s and has a reputation for holding radical right-wing views and being involved in violence. There was also tension when some fans passed by wearing Real Madrid shirts against the backdrop of a heavy police presence. AdvertisementCristiano Ronaldo was hit by a lighter thrown by Atletico fans at their old Calderon home in February 2014.

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☆ Here's what OpenAI employees are saying about the company's future
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

OpenAI plans to restructure into a for-profit company, moving away from nonprofit board oversight. Here's what some former and current employees are saying about the latest changes. AdvertisementAfter a whirlwind week for OpenAI, former and current employees are weighing in on the company's path forward. Gretchen Krueger, a former policy researcher at OpenAI, said the company's nonprofit governance structure and cap on profits were part of the reason she joined in 2019 — the year that OpenAI added a for-profit arm. "Those of us at @OpenAI working on o1 find it strange to hear outsiders claim that OpenAI has deprioritized research.

Persons: —, Mira Murati, Barret Zoph, Bob McGrew, Sam Altman, OpenAI, hasn't, Altman, OpenAI's, Jan Leike, Gretchen Krueger, Noam Brown, Brown, Mark Chen, I've, it's Organizations: Service, OpenAI, Italian Tech, Outsiders, o1, Business Locations: Murati

☆ CNN aboard Israeli tanker for strike on Houthi-controlled port in Yemen
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Nic Robertson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Israeli Air Force security regulations are so tight neither I nor Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, the IDF spokesman accompanying me, are allowed to bring our cellphones aboard. In its new guise as an Israeli tanker, signs remain of the aircraft’s past life, a reminder of its age. The seats are stripped out, its long body fitted with huge, pressurized fuel tanks, essential for Israel to project its firepower. He jockeys the two long levers beside his seat and steers the nozzle toward the gas-hungry fighter jet’s fuel port. Airstrikes in Hodeidah, Yemen.

Persons: –, Israel, Nadav Shoshani, Benjamin Netanyahu’s, ” Netanyahu, Netanyahu, Ras Issa, Hodeidah, Herzi Halevi, ” Halevi, Shoshani Organizations: Sea CNN, Boeing, Israel Defense Forces, Israeli Air Force, United Nations General Assembly, UN, CNN, Ben Gurion International, Air Force Locations: Saudi, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Tunis, Iran, Hodeidah Port, Tel Aviv, Red, New York, Hodeidah

We've put together everything you need to know about how to watch the Seahawks vs. Lions, including free Monday Night Football streaming options. Below, you can find all the details on how to watch the Seahawks vs. Lions. How to watch Seahawks vs. Lions in the USThe Seahawks vs. Lions game will air on ABC at 8:15 p.m. Check price at FuboHow to watch Seahawks vs. Lions in the UKWhile most UK coverage of the NFL requires a DAZN Game Pass subscription, Monday Night Football airs free on Channel 5 in the UK. Viewers can catch the Seahawks vs. Lions game by creating a free My5 account.

Persons: We've, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Seattle Seahawks, Lions, Seahawks, . Lions, Seattle, NFC, San Francisco 49ers, The Lions, Buccaneers, Rams, Cardinals, NFL, US, ABC Locations: Detroit

☆ This woman has been on 17 cruises in the past year. Here are her 9 tips for first-time, budget, and solo cruisers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

So far, she's been on 17 sailings — 11 with Norwegian Cruise Line and some back-to-back — since she left the US one year ago. If you're a first-time, budget, or solo cruiser, Thomas has nine suggestions for you, from sailing solo to finding the cheapest cruise. Thomas suggests travelers wanting to achieve loyalty status should test two or three companies before settling on a favorite. In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line introduced solo interior, ocean view, and balcony cabins on top of its existing "studios" designed for single travelers. Norwegian Cruise LineSome cruise companies charge solo travelers a "single supplement" fee to compensate for lost revenue on dual occupancy cabins.

Persons: Shirene Thomas, —, Thomas, Villa Vie's, she's, Brittany Chang, Taylor Rains, she'll, there's, Pieter De Boer, it's, Jason Liberty Organizations: Villa, Service, Cruise Lines International Association, Sea Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Cruise, Cruise Line, Firenze, Business, Facebook, Royal, upcharges, Royal Caribbean, Oasis Class, Seas Locations: Wilmington , North Carolina, Norwegian, CocoCay, —, New Orleans, Barcelona, Florida's Port Canaveral

☆ The unsung warriors of 'The Price Is Right'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( David Kushner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +41 min

As one of the game show's four models known as "Barker's Beauties," Hallstrom had been a morning fixture in millions of homes. Hallstrom hasn't seen "The Price Is Right" in ages, and she winces when I say its name. The Price is Right / Internet ArchiveHallstrom, like her mother, was also modeling on the side. To counteract its image, "The Price Is Right" announced that Barker's Beauties would be adding a Black model. "I want you folks to know that the lovely Dian is leaving 'The Price Is Right' to pursue other interests," Barker announceAdvertisement"You are the heart and soul of 'The Price Is Right,'" she told the audience.

Persons: Holly Hallstrom, wasn't, She'd, Bob Barker, Hallstrom, America's, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Barker, groped, Bob, Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose, Roger Ailes, Leslie Moonves, — Dian Parkinson, Janice Pennington —, Marcus, —, she'd, Mark Goodson, Johnny Olson, Janice Pennington, Dian Parkinson, Pam Anderson, deadpanned, pratfalls, David Hasselhoff, Goodson, Goodson doesn't, Pennington, Kathleen Bradley, Bradley, Deborah Curling, Black, Steve Grayson, Parkinson, Linda Riegert, Riegert, Dian, Nancy Burnet, Barker's, Burnet, Holly, Smokey Robinson, Tim Reid, I've, Parkinson didn't, who'd, huff, Bradley she'd, They'd, bimbo, She's, Roger Neal, Neal, TikTok, kitschy Barker, Adam Nedeff, . Phillips, Suzanne Somers, Roger Dobkowitz, Jonathan Goodson, Annie Wells, they'd, Les Moonves, Curling, Moonves, George Gray, Mary Capps, Brandi Cochran, Lanisha Cole, Cole, Cochran, David Livingston, Victoria Sirakova, Ron Galella Organizations: Honda, CBS, YouTube, CBS Television, Navy, Future Farmers of, Hollywood, Beauties, Miss, Playboy, Caucasian Broadcasting, West Hollywood, PlayBoy, Bradley, National Enquirer, National, Goodson Productions, Hollywood Museum, Pillsbury, Entertainment, Hallstrom, Curling Locations: California, San Diego, America, Austin, Texas, Bay, Future Farmers of America, Tahiti, Lincoln, Laurel, West, Los Angeles, Pennington, Paris, Pacific Northwest, Glendale , California, Bradley

☆ The Unsung Warriors of 'the Price Is Right' Who Took on Bob Barker
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( David Kushner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +41 min

As one of the game show's four models known as "Barker's Beauties," Hallstrom had been a morning fixture in millions of homes. To counteract its image, "The Price Is Right" announced that Barker's Beauties would be adding a Black model. "That's exactly how we knew when she started having sex with Barker," Hallstrom says. "If one more thing happens on that set," Barker told him, "fire Holly." Before she left the show, Parkinson told Bradley she'd been fighting a stomach ulcer from all her battles with Barker.

☆ America’s Greyhound bus stations are disappearing
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“Intercity bus service is critically important for so many people,” said Chicago Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, who has worked to save the station. “I guess I’d have to take the bus (even if the bus station closes) but I’d much rather have this,” Kay said. Terminals sold to investorsA closure in Chicago would accelerate the crisis in intercity bus service in the United States. Milwaukee and Boston, for example, have municipal intercity bus terminals located next to train stations. Chicago Alderman Ramirez-Rosa said that the ultimate goal should be a public intercity bus terminal.

Persons: ”, Chicago Alderman Carlos Ramirez, Rosa, Joseph Schwieterman, Allen James Henry , Jr, Louis, –, ” Henry Jr, Tim Boyle, Max Kay, Davenport —, “, ” Kay, Mario Tama, Alden, John Roberson, Harrison, Chicago Alderman Ramirez, ” Ramirez Organizations: Chicago CNN — Chicago, Burlington Trailways, Greyhound, CNN, Chicago Alderman, Northern, DePaul University, Chaddick Institute of Metropolitan Development, Chaddick, Chicago, Terminals, Amtrak, Cities, Chaddick Institute, Philadelphia Inquirer, Getty, Flix Mobility, Alden Global Capital, The Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News, Baltimore Sun, Lake Holdings Locations: York, Chicago, Barons, Sikeston , Missouri, St, Iowa, Denver, Newsmakers, Davenport , Iowa, Davenport, Mississippi, Moline , Illinois, United States, Houston , Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Tampa , Louisville, Charlottesville, Portland , Oregon, Philadelphia, Mexico, New, Alden, Milwaukee, Boston, Atlanta

☆ Masayoshi Son is the $100 billion gambler who went from dirt track to tech titan — and he isn't done betting yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has spent his life putting bold bets on the future of technology. SoftBank, the media-technology conglomerate Son founded two decades prior, was riding high on the glory it attained in the dot-com boom. He was told he was special," Barber told BI. "He wants to be seen as the great modernizer transforming this petrostate into a truly modern economy where technology is at the forefront," Barber told BI. But as previous cycles in Son's life dictate, the flurry of enthusiasm is typically followed by failure.

Persons: Masayoshi Son, Lionel Barber, —, Son, Bill Gates, Masa —, Uber, Barber, Vladimir Putin, Barack Obama, — he's, Jack Ma's Alibaba, Wang, he's, Napoleon Bonaparte, Genghis Khan, Qin Shi Huang, Emperor of, Microsoft's Gates, Jordan Strauss, Mitsunori, SoftBank, Rupert Murdoch, Larry Ellison, Jack Welch, Steve Jobs, Masayoshi, Justin Sullivan, Rajeev Misra, Nikesh Arora, Phil McCarten, Abu Dhabi's Mubadala, Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi, Michael Moritz, Kim Jong, Adam Neumann, Donald Trump, Wirecard, Jesus, NurPhoto, He's, Allen Lane Organizations: Service, Financial Times, Kremlin, Yahoo, Popular Electronics, Vision, Deutsche Bank, Google, Reuters, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Vision Fund, Valley's, Sequoia Capital, Greensill, Nvidia, Signal Publishers Locations: Tokyo's Roppongi, Japan, Masayoshi, Washington, Wayne, Emperor of China, Kyushu, United States, Riyadh, Berkeley, Las Vegas

☆ Meet the 80-year-old Miss Universe Korea contestant proving age is just a number
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Oscar Holland | Gawon Bae | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Earlier this month, she was unveiled as a finalist in the annual Miss Universe Korea competition. Choi surrounded by fellow Miss Universe Korea contestants at a pageant rehearsal on Friday. Charlie Miller/CNNNational-level Miss Universe pageants, although not all directly administered by the Miss Universe Organization, were obliged to follow suit. This year, 58-year-old Lorraine Peters and 60-year-old Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez took part in Miss Universe Canada and Miss Universe Argentina, respectively, though neither advanced to November’s final. It’s so fun and I love it.”More opportunitiesWith a rapidly declining birth rate, South Korea is among the world’s fastest-aging countries.

Persons: CNN —, Choi, hwa, “, ”, —, Charlie Miller, Lorraine Peters, Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, ‘, ’ ” Choi, Choi —, Beatrice Njoya of, It’s, Jung Yeon, ” Choi, Jean Chung, he’s Organizations: CNN, Miss, Miss Universe, Miss Universe Organization, Miss Universe Canada, Miss Universe Korea, Getty, Seoul Fashion, Harper’s, Elle, South Locations: Miss Universe Korea, South Korea, Mexico, Korea, Miss Universe Argentina, Beatrice Njoya of Malta, Seoul, Cass, Japan

☆ Costco's members are getting younger as millennial and Gen Z shoppers flock to wholesale clubs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Costco is the latest warehouse club to tout its growing popularity with millennial and Gen Z shoppers. Sam's Club has reported similar trends as younger shoppers look to stretch their budgets. AdvertisementOne of the hottest clubs for millennials and Gen Z continues to be the wholesale club. AdvertisementThe news echoes results from Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned club store, where Gen Z membership has grown by 68% in the past two years. Related stories"That generation believes it's cool to save money, and we agree with them," Sam's Club CEO Chris Nicholas told CNBC in June.

Persons: —, Gen Z, Gary Millerchip, Millerchip, GoBankingRates, Dominic Wright, Placer.ai, That's, Hottovy, Chris Nicholas, Nicholas, Corey Tarlowe, Jordan, Ford Pinto, TJ, Tarlowe, you'll, Mercedes, Costco's Kirkland, Club's, Mark Organizations: Costco, Sam's, Service, millennials, Analytical Research, Business, Sam's Club, Walmart, CNBC, Jefferies, Price Club, TJ Maxx

☆ Infertility has taken a toll on my marriage. IVF hasn't brought us a baby, but it has helped me fall more in love with my husband.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Lexi Weber | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Infertility has taken a toll on my husband and me — emotionally, physically, and mentally. My husband, thankfully, has supported me every step of the way during my IVF journey. AdvertisementOver a year ago, my husband and I learned that we would need to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have a biological child. To say that infertility has taken a toll on my husband and me emotionally, physically, and mentally is an understatement. But after every failed IVF cycle, my husband continues to reassure me that the beautiful life we already had was enough for him.

Persons: —, that's, I've, prepping, We've Organizations: Service, bloodwork

☆ Helene: Dozens dead as hurricane unleashes life-threatening flooding and knocks out power to millions across Southeast
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Dalia Faheid | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Here’s the latest:• Deaths across 5 states: Storm-related deaths have been reported in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia. North Carolina has activated 358 guardsmen, while Georgia has more than 300 and Alabama has 43, said Sabrina Singh, Pentagon deputy press secretary. • Severe flooding in North Carolina: Helene “is one of the worst storms in modern history for parts of North Carolina,” Gov. Delivery services were also impacted, with UPS announcing it has suspended service to Florida, North Carolina and Georgia because of the storm. In North Carolina, 290 roads were closed throughout the state, and Gov.

Persons: CNN — Helene, Brian Kemp, Glenn Youngkin, •, Sabrina Singh, Biden, Helene, Kamala Harris, Helene “, Roy Cooper, • Helene, Helene –, Keith Turi, “, ” Turi, ” Organizations: CNN, Gov, Tampa ., National Guardsmen, Defense Department, Pentagon, ”, National Weather Service, Amtrak, UPS, FedEx, Health, National Hurricane Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency Locations: Florida’s Big Bend, South Carolina , Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Saluda County, Anderson County, Georgia, Alamo, Pinellas County, Tampa, Claremont, Charlotte, Craig County , Virginia, Carolina, Alabama, Asheville, Southern, Western North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina , Florida, Florida , North Carolina, Unicoi, Erwin , Tennessee, Bend

Otis Keys II, 41, The Colony, Texas UPS driver grappling with smaller average paychecks despite a new union contract. When Otis Keys II hit top-level pay for his role at UPS in 2019, he expected to start checking items off his financial bucket list. That’s not what happened, even after the Teamsters union he belongs to negotiated a historic new contract last summer. “There’s a lot of guys that actually had to take a hard layoff and sit home.”Primary source of income: Keys drives full time for UPS. A UPS spokesperson said feeder drivers “are the best compensated in the industry” and “their total pay and benefits package is valued at nearly double our competitors’.”Otis Keys II is a feeder truck driver at UPS.

Persons: Otis Keys, Kamala Harris, —, “, ”, Keys, he’s, Kara Deniz, ” Otis Keys, ” Keys, “ I’m, that’s, ’, “ sneakerholic, “ I’ve, Tesla, Elon Musk, Trump, Trump “, Harris Organizations: NBC, UPS, Teamsters, Fort, Texas, The, Utilities, Dallas, Democratic, Trump, Republican Locations: Colony, Texas, The, Dallas, Fort Worth, U.S, Arlington, New York, America, Tx, “

☆ Pope vows to root out ‘scourge’ of sexual abuse after facing unusually frank call from Belgian PM
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Christopher Lamb | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Palace of Laeken, Belgium CNN —Pope Francis has pledged to root out the “scourge” of clerical sexual abuse after Belgium’s prime minster urged him in unusually frank terms to take concrete action. Francis was addressing political leaders on Friday at the official residence of the King of Belgium, a country where devastating clerical abuse scandals have erupted in recent years. Before he spoke, both the Belgian king and Prime Minister Alexander de Croo raised the issue in their speeches, the latter speaking directly to the pope, in remarks that underline how the abuse crisis has come to dominate Belgian national attention. “This is the shame, the shame that we must all take in hand today and ask for forgiveness and solve the problem, the shame of abuse, of child abuse,” the pope said. The scandal has loomed large over the pope’s trip, during which Francis was also expected to meet 15 abuse survivors.

Persons: Belgium CNN — Pope Francis, Francis, King, Alexander de Croo, “, ”, King Herod Organizations: Belgium CNN, Belgian Locations: Laeken, Belgium, Luxembourg, Belgian, Flemish

☆ Costco says its new member ID scanners at entrances are good for business — and shoppers too
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Costco installed ID scanners at more than half of its US warehouses and says the system is working. The company also said members have largely shrugged off the latest increase to the annual fee. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. If you are a Costco worker who wants to share your perspective, please contact Dominick via email or text/call/Signal at 646.768.4750. Responses will be kept confidential, and Business Insider strongly recommends using a personal email and a non-work device when reaching out.

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