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☆ How Bluesky rose out of Twitter's ashes to challenge X and Threads
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

And while these larger social media platforms still dwarf Bluesky, the startup now has more than 22 million users and is not showing any signs of slowing down. Bluesky had experienced a previous surge in July 2023 after X, then still named Twitter, temporarily limited the number of posts users could read per day. Just days before Musk officially took over Twitter, the Bluesky team publicly unveiled more details about their project and rolled out a waitlist for the Bluesky app. Despite Bluesky starting as a side project within Twitter, the startup has lost its last connection to the original micro-blogging app. Bluesky is looking for ways to support the users "who are actually the ones making the network awesome and fun," Wang said.

Persons: Rose Wang, Elon Musk's, Bluesky, Wang, David Carr, Carr, Jay Graber, Jack Dorsey, Jay, Graber, Daniel Holmgren, Paul Frazee, Dorsey, Parag Agrawal, Musk, Nostr, Jack, we're, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Johnston, Johnston, Gen, That's, It's, Similarweb's Carr Organizations: Twitter, CNBC, Brazilian Supreme, Google, Yahoo, Myspace, Facebook, Anthropic, Delaware State, PBLLC, Bluesky, Blockchain Capital, Blockchain, cryptocurrency Locations: Brazil, San Francisco

☆ 6 ways DEI programs are evolving as companies reorganize, home in on employee skills, and leverage the power of AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Julia Hood | Rebecca Knight | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Business Insider asked its Workforce Innovation board to participate in a roundtable to discuss how DEI programs are evolving. AdvertisementSkills-based hiring is one way companies are working to identify diverse candidates organically. The critical piece for companies is to figure out the best way to capture an accurate and comprehensive view of employees' skills. The global company has a centralized corporate DEI team, with DEI councils at the individual industry units. Using AI to scrutinize hiring, while retaining the human touchAdya said Infosys is using AI to analyze patterns in its hiring data.

Persons: John Deere, Maggie Hulce, Spring Lacy, We've, Anant Adya, Infosys Lucrecia Borgonovo, Chris Deri, Weber, Lacy, Lucrecia Borgonova, Mastercard's, Borgonovo, Lucrecia Borgonovo, Hulce, It's, realigning, Adya, Deri Organizations: Microsoft, Molson Coors, Walmart, for Racial Equity, Business, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Verizon, Infosys, Prudential, Mastercard, DEI

☆ The Fed's favorite inflation gauge is out Wednesday. It could show some bad news on prices
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

At a time when most Federal Reserve officials see lower interest rates head, a key report on Wednesday is expected to show inflation drifting further away from target. The Commerce Department will release the October look at its personal consumption expenditures price index, the Fed's primary yardstick to measure the pace of price increases. "Recent data show progress on inflation has slowed," Brett Ryan, senior U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank, said in a note. "Recent wage data shows gains remain elevated and suggests core inflation is unlikely to cool near the Fed's 2% target," BlackRock experts said Monday in their weekly market note. "Markets have been pricing out Fed rate cuts — and moving closer to our view — as it becomes clearer that inflation pressures could prove persistent."

Persons: Dow Jones, What's, Donald Trump's, Brett Ryan Organizations: Federal, Commerce Department, Deutsche Bank, BlackRock

☆ Elon Musk says human-piloted fighter jets like the F-35 are obsolete. Drone tech can't yet fill the gap.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ryan Pickrell | Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In the Ukraine war, drones are surveilling and striking enemy vehicles and troop positions. Four years ago, the SpaceX founder said a remotely controlled uncrewed fighter would be a better alternative to the F-35 and argued the future is autonomous drone warfare. AdvertisementIn the Ukraine war, drones have been a priority for combatants, but Ukraine still seeks Western fighter aircraft. Some former pilots and warfighting analysts say the US military should combine drones and crewed fighter aircraft. In this situation, uncrewed systems enhance crewed systems and vice versa.

Persons: Elon Musk, Eric Schmidt, Musk, SERGEI SUPINSKY, That's, Justin Bronk, Guy Snodgrass, Andrej Tarfila, Lockheed Martin, Mark Gunzinger, Bronk, Gunzinger Organizations: Army, Trump's Department, SpaceX, Getty, Royal United Services Institute, uncrewed, Lockheed, BI, US Air Force, Concepts, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv, Western, AFP

☆ I bought a vintage Chanel handbag for $2050 in 2015 and sold it for $2000 in 2024. The girl math speaks for itself.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementKoyaana Redstar, a vintage luxury handbag expert, swears by resale handbags. She said she bought a Chanel Boy bag for $2050 in 2015 and sold it for $2000 in 2024. I paid $2,050 for it in 2015 at Rebag, a luxury resale company. A black leather Chanel Boy handbag. But don't buy designer handbags just to resell themLuxury handbags from Bottega Veneta and Hermes.

Persons: Koyaana Redstar, I've, Edward Berthelot, Louis Vuitton, MIGUEL MEDINA, Hermes, Jeremy Moeller, consigners Organizations: Luxe, Rebag, Getty, Bottega Locations: Rebag, Paris, France, AFP, Bottega Veneta

☆ Chinese fast fashion may be in the line of fire in a second Trump term. Here's what Trump's tariffs could mean for Shein and Temu.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementTrump's second term may not bode well for Chinese fast-fashion brands in the US. Gen Z-favorite brands like Shein and Temu will likely be hit hard by such tariffs. Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election could spell trouble for Chinese fast-fashion brands, particularly Gen Z-favorite budget brands like Shein and Temu. While campaigning this year, Trump said he would impose tariffs of 60% or higher taxes on Chinese products. AdvertisementAnd while Shein has become synonymous with fast fashion produced in China, it's facing rising competition from Temu.

Persons: bode, Gen, Temu, Donald Trump's, Trump, Liu Pengyu, PDD, David Jacks, Jacks, Lei Chen, PDD's, Jeffrey Towson, Emily Pfeiffer, Forrester, Pfeiffer, Jacob Cooke, Vox, Shein, Biden Organizations: National Retail Federation, Singapore's Yale, NUS College, TechMoat Consulting, Towson, Amazon, Bloomberg Locations: China, Bangladesh, Morocco, Temu

☆ Meet the start-up working to save newborn babies and democratize pregnancy care
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Lucy Handley | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

On top of that, almost 800 women a day died from "preventable causes" in pregnancy or childbirth in 2020, an "unacceptably high" figure, the WHO says. "Women's health [care] has been geared towards treating women who are sick and not keeping women well," said Amrish Nair, Biorithm's chief technology officer and co-founder. It can be used during contractions, providing information to clinicians for interventions where necessary. Femom's five electrodes capture electrical signals at the surface of the abdomen and transmit information to a dashboard, accessible by medical staff. "This device answer[s] a very basic question of all parents: how well is my baby?"

Persons: Amrish Nair, …, Sihem, Tedjar, Thiam Chye Tan Organizations: World Health, WHO, CNBC Tech Locations: Singapore

☆ Omead Afshar, a longtime Elon Musk loyalist, takes the wheel at Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Grace Kay | Katherine Long | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

As Musk increasingly turns his attention to politics, Afshar is set to help shepherd Tesla through this volatility. AdvertisementOver the seven years he has spent working for Musk, Afshar has emerged as one of the billionaire's most loyal lieutenants, driven and singularly focused on his goals. Years before Tesla, Afshar studied biomedical engineering at the University of California, Irvine, and worked as a ski instructor. At Tesla and other Musk companies, he said, "the mission is good, and what we're trying to do is right." AdvertisementThe four current and former colleagues said Afshar became lower profile at Tesla in 2022 but continued to work closely with Musk.

Persons: Omead Afshar, Afshar, Elon Musk, Musk, Tesla, Donald Trump, Aly Song, Seth Sharp, Drew Baglino, Rebecca Tinucci, Tom Zhu, Zhu, Elon, Sharp, Omead, Behrad Vahidi, Tesla's, Suzanne Cordeiro, Jared Birchall, Walter Isaacson Organizations: North, Reuters, Tesla, University of California, Bloomberg, Street Journal, of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, DOJ, SpaceX, Financial Times, Twitter Locations: Austin, Germany, North America, Europe, China, Elon, Irvine, Westlake, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Texas, Austin , Texas, Shanghai

☆ Why Americans Love Aldi; Food Inflation, Budget, Discount Groceries
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

She usually shopped at Publix, but in 2021, when inflation was sending grocery prices soaring, her curiosity got the better of her. AdvertisementAs grocery prices have jumped by double digits over the past few years, people have felt the sting. So how did a German grocery chain find such a ravenous following in America? For comparison, about 20% of groceries sold in the US last year were store brands, according to the Food Marketing Institute. He expects to see even more Aldi stores opening.

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☆ Paul Mescal says he's unhappy with his algorithm and has to 'quit the internet'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In the latest episode of "Happy Sad Confused," Mescal said his algorithm has "too much" of him. Related Video Threads vs. Twitter: What we know about the apps"I've got to quit the internet," Mescal responded. Related storiesGoing on a digital detoxMescal is not the only celebrity to have considered taking a break from social media. Instead of completely abstaining from social media, setting limits may be more helpful in managing phone addiction, Neha Chaudhary, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, previously told BI. Chaudhary recommends unfollowing accounts that can negatively impact your mental health to curate a more positive social media feed.

Persons: Paul Mescal, Mescal, Josh Horowitz, Lucius, Connell Waldron, Selena Gomez, Neha Chaudhary, Chaudhary Organizations: CBS

☆ I'm a mom of 5 and a CEO. My financial success means I can be more present with my kids and support other creatives.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

There was a huge need for cosmetologists who could work on textured hair, so I opened a salon. There are no gender roles in our homeBrian and I always operate as a team, dividing business work and housework. I'd get the kids to school and open the salon, driving the only car that fits the whole family. Related storiesI'm operating in a different atmosphere, and I'm exposed to financial concepts I wasn't even aware of coming up. We help the kids financiallySince The Doux launched to major retail in 2017, our financial success has given us more flexibility to be present for our kids.

Persons: Smith, Brian, Maya Smith, I've, I'd, we've, Autopay, — Locations: Germany

☆ Trump vows an additional 10% tariff on China, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Chinese and U.S. flags flutter near The Bund, before U.S. trade delegation meet their Chinese counterparts for talks in Shanghai, China July 30, 2019. BEIJING — President-elect Donald Trump plans to raise tariffs by an additional 10% on all Chinese goods coming into the U.S., according to a post Monday on his social media platform Truth Social. The post immediately followed one in which Trump said his first of "many" executive orders on Jan. 20 would impose tariffs of 25% on all products from Mexico and Canada. He cited illegal immigration and illicit drug trade as reasons for the tariffs. "I have had many talks with China about the massive amounts of drugs, in particular Fentanyl, being sent into the United States – But to no avail," Trump said.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: Bund, BEIJING —, United Locations: Shanghai, China, BEIJING, U.S, Mexico, Canada, United States, Beijing, Washington

Some parents fear their kids will waste money, sink into debt, and never move out. The financial planner tells parents to foster independence in their kids even if it's uncomfortable. AdvertisementMark Berg, who founded Timothy Financial Counsel in 2000, says there are steps parents can take to avoid that fate. AdvertisementLimiting spending money also teaches kids about opportunity cost, reinforcing the idea that money is scarce and there are constraints on what they can afford. The veteran financial planner suggested parents be up front with their kids about how much they can contribute to their college funds.

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☆ Rising air travel demand has created an opportunity in this corner of the bond market, says Nuveen
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

If they look beyond their travel plans, they may even spy an investment opportunity, according to Nuveen. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods on record for the nation's airports. That is keeping pace with the increase in air travel demand in recent years. "So as travel increases, a lot of what's being financed is these amenities and lounges and better restrooms." What Nuveen looks for There are a number of airport revenue bonds within Nuveen's muni funds.

Persons: Daniel Close, Munis, John F Organizations: Transportation Security, TSA, American Municipal Bond Fund, Airports, AMT, Republican, AAA, LaGuardia, Kennedy, Dallas Fort Worth International Locations: White, Nuveen's, New York, Dallas

☆ 3 common mistakes customers make at a wine tasting, according to a server at a winery
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Katelyn Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementI've been a server at a winery for years, so I've seen guests make their fair share of mistakes. Customers should tip the staff in a tasting room just like they would at a restaurant. As a server, I've always thought of a wine tasting as an opportunity to share my love for the alcoholic beverage with others. Here are some of the biggest mistakes I've seen customers make at a tasting. The best part of a wine tasting is discovering something unexpected that surprises your taste buds.

Persons: David Hill, I've, Katelin Kinney Organizations: Valley Bank Locations: Valley, David, Forest Grove , Oregon

☆ Russia's invasion is showing the West war isn't just about having the best weapons — it's also about having more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But it needs to invest more in quantity if it wants to defend against Russia, warfare experts said. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is showing the West the value of quantity over quality. AdvertisementAnd in the aftermath of the Cold War, Western stockpiles of weaponry diminished and industry shrunk, leaving it less prepared to build large quantities of munitions and equipment. Advertisement"Assuming that you don't decisively defeat the Russians in the opening phase of the war," Barros said, "you're going to burn through all your ATACMS and HIMARS missiles and artillery ammunition." In an image taken from a video distributed by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service in October, a Russian 120mm mortar crew fires toward a Ukrainian position.

Persons: Zelenskyy, Mick Ryan, George Barros, Abrams, Michael O'Hanlon, Barros, ANATOLII STEPANOV, that's, isn't, O'Hanlon, William Alberque, Alberque Organizations: Australian Army, Institute for, NATO, American, Brookings Institution, Getty, Stimson Center, Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, AP Locations: Ukraine, Western, Russia, China, West, Soviet, Ukraine Russia, Russian, Ukrainian, North Korea, Iran

☆ Elon Musk said the F-35's makers are 'idiots' for still building manned jets as drone tech rises
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementElon Musk criticized the F-35 program on Sunday. The GAO expects the F-35 program to cost about $2 trillion over its entire lifespan. The billionaire reposted a video montage of coordinated drone swarms on X, writing: "Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35." Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35 🗑️ 🫠pic.twitter.com/4JX27qcxz1 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 24, 2024It's unclear if Musk intends to use his new position to impact any plans or costs for the F-35, the Pentagon's most expensive fighter program to date. AdvertisementMusk has said before that the US should consider remote-piloted alternatives to manned jets, both to keep up with the rise in drone warfare but also to help Air Force procurement stay competitive.

Persons: Elon Musk, Musk's, Trump, Donald Trump, emoji, Musk Organizations: GAO

☆ Bitcoin's march to $100,000 stalls. Here's what's keeping it below the milestone
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Bitcoin hit a new record high last week, with prices climbing above $99,000 for the first time. CNBC asked analysts for their take on why bitcoin has so far failed to breach the widely-watched $100,000 mark. "There's a ton of leverage in the system right now," Novogratz, a longtime crypto investor, told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Friday. Novogratz added that he's advocating investors buy "straight bitcoin" rather than bitcoin-exposed plays, such as MicroStrategy which owns a huge, multi-billion-dollar pile of bitcoin in its corporate treasury reserves. Deutsche Bank's Laboure said she thinks the idea of a U.S. national bitcoin is still far off, practically speaking.

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☆ 'Parks & Rec' cocreator Mike Schur made being the nicest guy in Hollywood a career path
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Samantha Rollins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementMike Schur is known for clever, kind-hearted TV shows like "Parks and Recreation" and "The Good Place." Schur explained to BI why all his shows have a central theme of hope and his philosophy as a boss. Related storiesSchur's Hollywood success started with a stroke of good luckSchur with cast on the set of "Parks and Recreation." AdvertisementSchur's management style boils down to being a good personSchur, center, with the cast of "The Good Place" during Universal Television's TCA Studio Day events. Schur on the set of "The Good Place."

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☆ 27-year-old making $108,000: 'I thrift just about everything and it definitely has helped me save a lot of money'—my top 3 tips
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

"I started with making stuff for music festivals, and then it quickly snowballed into making just about everything that I wear." She's a regular at a nearby Goodwill and the chain of Red, White and Blue thrift stores, and she frequents local secondhand shops. Whether it's reimaging a dress you find at your local Goodwill or just wearing it off the rack, shopping secondhand is way to save money and shop more sustainably. "I think that it's really fun to take the character that's in something from the thrift store and turn it into something new," Karasack says. Here are Karasack's best tips for a successful thrift store haul.

Persons: Karasack, She's, it's Organizations: Brooklyn, CNBC Locations: Florida

☆ Alex Cooper signed a podcast deal for $125 million. She learned one of her top negotiating tips from her mom.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementAlex Cooper, the host of "Call Her Daddy," signed a $125 million deal with SiriusXM in August. Alex Cooper, host of the hit podcast "Call Her Daddy," recently shared her tips on negotiation — one of which she learned from her mom. Cooper, who signed a $125 million deal with SiriusXM in August, said in an interview with Forbes on Friday that her top tip for negotiation is to practice the conversation. The deal allows SiriusXM to oversee the advertising and distribution of her "Call Her Daddy" podcast from 2025. AdvertisementThe art of negotiationNegotiating is a critical skill to master, whether to seal a business deal or secure a job offer.

Persons: Alex Cooper, Cooper, Lizzie Widhelm, I'm, Zs, what's, SiriusXM, Alix Earle, Harry Jowsey, Joe Rogan, Miley Cyrus, Hailey Bieber, Kamala Harris, Scott Greenstein, Alex, Leigh Thompson, Chris Williams, you've Organizations: SiriusXM, Forbes, Spotify, BI, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Microsoft

☆ Warren Buffett suggests all parents do one thing before they die, whether they have 'modest or staggering wealth'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"Kids' imagination can run wild with what they think they should be getting," he said. Well, that's exactly why you want to discuss it, and not "punt that mess for when you're not around," Boneparth said. A child with a spending problem might inherit a trust, Boneparth added, in which they receive their bequest in regular installments. Aitor Diago | Moment | Getty ImagesYou might ask the well-off child, McClanahan said, "'Do you really care how I leave our assets? "When you're creating your estate document, ask your children in advance what's important to them," McClanahan said.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Inc Daniel Zuchnik, Douglas Boneparth, Boneparth, Buffett, you'll, Carolyn McClanahan, Aitor, McClanahan Organizations: Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Planning Partners Locations: New York City, Jacksonville , Florida

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