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☆ 'House of the Dragon' star Eve Best breaks down Rhaenys' sacrifice and unleashing dragon warfare on Westeros
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

At least, according to Eve Best, the actor who's played Rhaenys for a season and a half on "House of the Dragon." Best as Princess Rhaenys in season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon." Advertisement"She deliberately, at the end of episode nine, chose not to start a nuclear war, very rightly," Best told BI. "Then it becomes an instruction, and it's then the final piece of guidance to Rhaenyra," Best told BI. "It has to be a sacrifice, because I feel that for Rhaenys, she's done everything to not have this war," Best told BI.

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☆ I got tested for the BRCA gene mutation while I was pregnant. With my family history, I knew I wanted a double mastectomy regardless of the results.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Gila Pfeffer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Named for the first two letters of "breast" and "cancer," a positive result would place my odds of developing breast cancer at 87%. For me, an adult, it was a wake-up call to get ahead of breast cancer. We also had a family history of breast cancer in common, but her mother, who'd been diagnosed in her 20s, had caught it early and survived. And most important of all, on a scale of one to infinity, how relieved did she feel now that breast cancer was no longer a threat? I asked for the BRCA test, and my doctor agreedDuring my next prenatal checkup, I asked my doctor to arrange a BRCA test.

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☆ Serena Williams tried to deposit her first $1 million check at a drive-thru ATM: 'If I didn't win, I wasn't thinking'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In the early days of her tennis career, Serena Williams cared so much about winning that she forgot to collect her earnings — repeatedly. Williams, 42, brought in $94.8 million in prize money as a tennis player before retiring in 2022, according to the Women's Tennis Association. "Those are all true," responded Williams, who won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 73 career singles titles during her 27-year career. People around her were excited about the dollar figure, but all Williams wanted to do was deposit it and get back to work, she recalled. "I was playing to win, and if I didn't win, I wasn't thinking.

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☆ Gen Z's Never-Ending Safety Net: Living With Mom and Dad
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Eve Upton-Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Despite a strong job market, many Gen Zers are still relying on the bank of Mom and Dad to make ends meet. The young adult has their entire life ahead of them. Some parents might be more willing to provide financial support because they want to feel like a good parent. The young adult has their entire life ahead of them," Bailey said. When India Anderson turned 20 and decided to move in with her boyfriend, her mother cut off most financial support.

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☆ My 17-year-old daughter has dated a few boys in high school. I know the relationship is getting serious when I see her wearing their hoodie.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Katy M. Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I know my daughter is dating someone when she starts wearing their hoodie. I didn't know this was a thing, and she had to explain it to me the first time. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Summer is a money pit for parents
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The 34-year-old mom of four said most of these summer camps were already paid up front earlier this year. AdvertisementMeanwhile, 23% of parents, among those who reported they'd be paying for summer programs, expected to pay over $1,000 a month per child during the summer. Broadly, 61% of parents with kids under 18 years old said it "feels even more expensive to raise kids in the summer months." Bowling, who lives in LA, sends her children to a Jewish summer camp, which has long been held as an important cultural touchstone in the American Jewish community. "At the Y, we really want to make sure summer camp is accessible for all."

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☆ A 'fat' ultramarathoner wants you to know running is for everyone. Here are her 4 tips for beginners.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewMirna Valerio is well aware that she doesn't look like a stereotypical runner. That hasn't stopped the founder of the "Fat Girl Running" blog from running 11 marathons and 16 ultramarathons. Valerio, 48, started running in high school as part of field hockey training. Valerio running a six-day ultramarathon with lululemon's "Further" campaign. Sven BrunsoForget what you think running should look likeValerio said it doesn't matter what you look like, "athletics is for everyone."

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☆ I'm 28 and close friends with my 80-year-old neighbor. We talk on the phone every day and she's like a grandmother to my daughter.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Conz Preti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She told me she often did little jobs around the apartment complex because the management doesn't do enough. The next day, she invited me to her house and gave me a cup of ice before pouring tea into it. We started talking on the phone every day and hanging outBy 2019, I was talking to Charlette on the phone every day, visiting her apartment to drink tea, talk, and watch the news. When I told Charlette, we laughed about it, saying he was just jealous because I was always at her house. Even after hours of sitting in her apartment, Charlette doesn't want me to leave.

Persons: —, Sasha Gaston, Charlette, She's, doesn't, didn't, I've, cupcakes, She'd, she'd Organizations: Service, Business, Target Locations: Tampa, Vegas

☆ A running list of what Michelle Obama has said about (not) running for president
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewWith Joe Biden's re-election campaign in shambles, Democrats are turning yet again to a woman they've long wanted to nominate: Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama. When he joked that Michelle Obama might not have the temperament to be president, she jumped on the opportunity to agree. December 19, 2016Oprah asked Michelle Obama if she ever plans to seek office, but received largely the same answer as everyone else. Obama asked.

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☆ Gina Gershon on Her Best Movie Roles: 'Bound,' 'Showgirls,' 'Killer Joe'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

On defying her agents to star in 'Bound' and finding Corky's look in San Francisco lesbian barsJennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon in "Bound." I was hesitant to take on any role coming off of "Showgirls," just because, honestly, I was pretty burnt out. When the script for "Bound" was sent to us, my agents were pretty clear saying, "Listen, you are not doing this movie. On her 'Showgirls' PTSD and why she's come around on the movieGina Gershon in "Showgirls." I'm really into it."

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☆ 3 high-earners share when they knew it was time to quit their 6-figure jobs: 'It was literally driving me to the edge'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Business Insider spoke with three high-earners who left their six-figure jobs to save their mental health. It wasn't until his boss seriously questioned his work output that Yu made a pledge to himself to quit tech. Yu quit his job after brainstorming alternative income streams with his then-girlfriend (who became his fiancé), Wanda, and settling on house hacking. A year after quitting, he shared that his mental health improved, and he was ready to reenter the workforce. If you quit your job due to mental health concerns and would like to tell your story, email Tess Martinelli at tmartinelli@businessinsider.com.

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☆ A retired baby boomer who still needs to work to get by thinks Social Security should be seen as a right in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Now, with her pension, she'll have around $3,700 a month coming in. Even so, she said it was still the most uplifting and rewarding work she's ever done. She'd also like the country to rethink conversations around Social Security and retirement benefits more broadly. At the same time, politicians have taken aim at Social Security, suggesting potentially pushing up the retirement age and not moving to fund its coffers. "We have to get out of this frame of mind that suggests that Social Security that people have paid into for decades is somehow an entitlement.

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☆ Confessions from 5 women who've dated men in finance
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Read previewLast week, I went looking for women dating men in finance. Here, five women with firsthand experience dating a man in finance share their experiences. Some women dating men with demanding jobs discussed the challenges, from getting stood up due to work running late and endless conversations about golf and money. AdvertisementShe said she understands why people trying to pursue relationships with men in finance might wonder: "Does this guy even like me? He's been 'saving' his entire life for meAniesia Williams — a 43-year-old entrepreneur and chief client officer for a tech firm Epigen — had little experience dating men in finance.

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☆ A CEO explains the simple way he deters his employees from 'quiet vacationing'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewQuiet vacationing — or taking time off or working from across the world without telling your boss — is growing in popularity. David Barkoe, the CEO and founder of Florida-based PR firm Carve Communications, said it all comes down to creating a culture of trust with your employees. Advertisement"Go live your life, but get the job done," Barkoe told Business Insider while describing his approach. Advertisement"You just got to have the mindset and the willingness to say personal life is part of the work culture," he said. "Not the other way around, where work culture is part of the personal life."

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☆ Disney heiress, wealthy Democratic donors say they won't finance the party until Joe Biden drops out
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

President Joe Biden is facing an uprising from some his own party's wealthy donors, including an heiress to the Disney family fortune, who say they will no longer fund the Democratic Party until Biden drops out of the presidential race following his disastrous debate performance. The president has said he has no plans to withdraw from the race, despite calls for him to do so. "I intend to stop any contributions to the party unless and until they replace Biden at the top of the ticket. Disney pointed to Vice President Kamala Harris as a solid alternative to Biden, arguing she'd be able to defeat Trump. Jurvetson is among the top 50 donors this cycle across the country, donating over $5 million to Democrats, according to OpenSecrets.

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☆ 'Hawk Tuah Girl' has our attention. Next, she would like our money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThe "Hawk Tuah Girl," Hailey Welch, has quit her day job in a Tennessee spring factory and announced plans to ride out her viral fame. But what does cashing in on viral fame look like in 2024, and how is that different from the other kinds of Viral Humans who have come before? "Hawk Tuah Girl" may discover that viral fame alone is not an instant windfall — capitalizing on social media popularity requires hard work. Accidental memedom is very different from social media stars who can make their (sometimes lucrative) living by grinding out content for years and studying platform mechanics. Jake Paul raps, "It's every day, bro," when it comes to managing his viral fame.

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☆ 'They want out': This company helps Americans experiment with expat living
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

She recently went on a 10-day scouting trip in Portugal with the travel group Expatsi. McGowan was part of the inaugural trip from Expatsi, a company that helps Americans move abroad through community groups and weeks-long guided scouting tours. The choose-your-own-stay model can help foster a stronger sense of community among the travel group. Expatsi hosted 30 Americans for a 10-day trip to Portugal and 12-day trip to Spain in May. She says she's still friends with some of the people she met while on the scouting trip while exploring on her own and thrift shopping — her hobby and side hustle.

Persons: Ikiah McGowan, McGowan, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, It's, Jen Barnett, Expatsi, Masha Sutherlin, she's, I've, She'd, that's, Barnett, Austin Organizations: CNBC, Google, Black Locations: Austin, Portugal, Expatsi, Spain, U.S, Malta, Guatemala, Colombia, Tiktok, Deel, Lisbon

☆ CEO of CVS shares her simple trick to tell whether you're oversharing at work: 'There's a fine line'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Karen Lynch, the CEO of CVS Health, has a tip for striking the right balance: Share whatever directly helps you solve a problem or connect with someone else. Early in her tenure, she ran a company-wide town hall urging managers to take mental health more seriously. In an unplanned moment, she shared something she'd never told another colleague before, she said: When she was 12, her mother committed suicide. She also felt ashamed, anxious and embarrassed about it, so she spent much of her career being strictly about business, she said. But midway through the town hall, with 50,000 employees listening, Lynch realized she could help her co-workers understand why she felt so strongly about mental health.

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☆ Forget TikTok, influencers say Instagram reels and YouTube shorts are better for creators getting started to grow an audience
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewYouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads. Kay, known online as honeybobabear, said YouTube shorts was instrumental in rapidly growing her audience. Others have been making money from ad-revenue sharing on shorts, starting from the program's first month. Related storiesBoth YouTube shorts and Instagram reels have taken a bite out of TikTok's engagement in recent months. "It's doing so well right now, but I think it also depends on the type of content you want to create," she said, adding that for lifestyle content, Instagram is "where it's at."

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☆ AOC wants to impeach SCOTUS justices following Trump immunity ruling
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she'd file impeachment articles against Supreme Court justices. The congresswoman cast the move as an effort to "defend our nation" from "authoritarian capture." It came after the court handed former President Donald Trump a win in his immunity case. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is ready to impeach Supreme Court justices after the court handed former President Donald Trump a victory in his immunity case.

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☆ A therapist says these 5 dark psychology tricks are used a lot in dating. Here's how to spot them early on.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Of the latter, social media is littered with posts about the idea of "dark psychology" and how it's used to manipulate partners. "They're hacks or cheats to get what you want faster," Annie Wright, a relational-trauma therapist in Berkeley, California, told Business Insider. She said she'd seen dark psychology tricks being used a lot in dating. They gradually belittle youWright said devaluation is another common dark psychology trick — and it usually happens after the idealization or love bombing phase. No amount of dark psychology tricks will ever bring them close.

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☆ Job Promotions Are Down As Companies Cut Costs, Avoid Giving Raises
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In 2023, according to data compiled by Workday, companies across every industry promoted fewer employees than they did the previous year. The cutbacks were especially stark in tech, where promotion rates plunged by 25%. Yes, high interest rates and slower economic growth means that companies are being forced to tighten their belts. Related storiesEven when the job market begins to heat up again, we may not see promotion rates recover to 2022 levels for some time — or ever. Companies need to remember that even though employees can't afford to quit their jobs in the current hiring slump, they can still quiet quit.

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☆ My mom provides our childcare, but we have different rules for the kids. It creates tension.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Bethaney Phillips | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

And, of course, when choosing someone to be with my kids, I'd rather them be with my mom. She's great with my kids, but we have different rulesMy mom has always taken great care of the boys, but we have very different personalities, which means we parent differently. Our homes also have different rules. AdvertisementTreating the kids differently can be confusing for everyoneAs you can imagine, this has led to some confusion — for the kids, yes, but for my mom, too. Ultimately, she said what she did because she believes in a different set of rules.

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☆ 'Shadow Stand-Ins': How Workers Secretly Outsource Their Jobs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Rob Price | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

Related storiesThough Remi recruited people she knew, shadow stand-ins are often sourced from a complex online web of faceless providers. Facebook Groups are a popular forum for recruiting shadow stand-ins, providing a two-sided marketplace where workers and providers can connect to one another. The dustup highlighted a key drawback to shadow stand-ins: While alluring, things can go horribly wrong. "It required a lot of micromanaging," said a backend engineer in Pennsylvania who hired shadow stand-ins to help him juggle multiple jobs. Pay rates for shadow stand-ins are "definitely more than what people earn in their regular payday, that's for sure," he said.

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☆ A financially independent entrepreneur shares the 'ticket for passive income' — and how she plans to grow from a six-figure business to 'multiple seven figures'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) 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 previewLiz Wilcox brings in, on average, $40,000 a month from her email marketing business — and she's not logging a lot of hours. Her business brought in five figures while she competed on the reality TV show without access to the outside world. AdvertisementThanks to the way she's set up her business, "I really could disappear for a month," said Wilcox. Because almost every business, if they're doing it right, is doing email marketing."

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