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☆ America's 10 best states for infrastructure, where you can rely on roads, bridges, airports, power, and internet
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

To rate each state's infrastructure, we look at roads, bridges, ports and airports. New in 2024, we evaluate so-called site readiness programs set up in many states to link companies with shovel-ready sites. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama offers one of the more robust site readiness programs in the nation. Roads, bridges, and broadband are also in excellent shape in Tennessee. A respectable 24% of the state's power comes from renewable energy, putting it in the top half of states.

Persons: Pete Buttigieg, Buttigieg, Gary Hershorn, Brad Lander, Kathy Hochul, Luke Sharrett, Liam Kennedy, Chicago —, Carl Sandburg, Minnesotans, Tim Walz, Nathan Howard, — Virginia, Caitlin O'Hara, Elijah Nouvelage Organizations: Infrastructure Law, CNBC, Law, Business, Empire, Hudson, Corbis, Census, Gov, Indiana, CSX Corp, Bloomberg, Getty, Crossroads of America, U.S . Surface Transportation, Hoosier State, of Energy, Street Foundation, Economic Development, Alabama, Tennessee Downtown, Istock, Volunteer State, Energy Department, Illinois Metra, Chicago, Railroads, Census Bureau, Surface Transportation, Traffic, Midway, Chicago Department of Aviation, Lincoln, Minnesota, Jimkruger, Minnesota's Department of Economic, The Utah Department of Transportation, Beehive State, Planners, Virginia, Amazon.com Inc, —, Washington Post, Georgia Passengers, Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport Locations: States, York, Manhattan, New York City, New York, Ohio, Clarksville , Indiana, U.S, Indiana, Alabama, Trinity , Alabama, Yellowhammer State, Tennessee Downtown Nashville , Tennessee, Tennessee, Illinois, Chicago, Rudybalasko, Texas, Minneapolis , Minnesota, Mississippi, Minneapolis, Utah, Salt Lake City, Beehive, Farmington, Ashburn , Virginia, Northern Virginia, Arizona, Phoenix , Arizona, Atlanta , Georgia

☆ 10 states with America's worst infrastructure, and most to gain from billions in federal dollars
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

To evaluate each state's infrastructure, our Top States study considers not just roads, bridges, ports and airports. The state broadband office notes that it is the nation's ninth-largest allocation per capita. The state's power grid is among America's least reliable, according to U.S. Department of Energy data. The severe weather means power outages are frequent as well. Since then, the power outages have persisted, making Maine's grid among the worst in the nation.

Persons: Pete Buttigieg, Seth Martindale, Rusty, Dan Koeck, Doug Burgum, Biden, Mark Miller, Suzanne Kreiter, Jim Justice, Senators Joe Manchin, Shelley Moore Capito, Mississippi Brenda Gavin, Elnora Ross, Michael Democker, Robert Gauthier, We're, Lauren Owens Lambert, Logan —, stoplights, Brianna Soukup, Lance King Organizations: Companies, Business, CNBC, Infrastructure Law, Arkansas Turrell, Arkansas Broadband Office, Law, Arkansas Economic Development Corporation, North Dakota, Washington Post, Peace Garden State, U.S . Department of Energy, Power Company, Dakota Utilities, Montana Bison, Getty, Industrial, Rte, Boston Globe, Census, U.S . Department of Transportation, West Virginia, Gov, U.S, Senators, West Virginia Coal Association, Justice, Manchin, Virginia Economic, First Street Foundation, Hawaii, Los Angeles Times, Afp, Boston Regional Airport, Spirit Airlines, Orlando, Logan, JetBlue, White Mountain Cable, Portland Press, Portland Press Herald, Central Maine Power, Power, Energy Department, Maine Locations: States, Arkansas, Arkansas Turrell Arkansas, Turrell Arkansas, Underwood, Peace, North Dakota, Minnesota, Dakota, Buffalo, Yellowstone, Montana, Massachusetts, Canton, Bay State, Boston, Kanawha, Poca, West Virginia, Winfield, Putnam County, Mountain State, Virginia, Mississippi, Louin , Mississippi, Gulf, BroadbandNow, Lahaina , Hawaii, Maui, Lahaina, Western Maui, Hampshire, Hampton , New Hampshire, Manchester, New Hampshire, New England, Maine, Epsom , New Hampshire, Brighton, Woodford Street, Portland, Alaska, Dalton, Coldfoot , Alaska

☆ Germany moves to ban China’s Huawei, ZTE from its 5G network
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London/Berlin CNN —Germany will phase out components made by China’s Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless network over the next five years, a move that risks worsening its already strained relations with the world’s second-largest economy. By the end of 2029, these components must also be purged from “access and transport networks,” which include the physical parts of the 5G network such as transmission lines and towers. Last week, Berlin blocked the sale of a Volkswagen subsidiary to a Chinese state-owned company on national security grounds, drawing a rebuke from Beijing. China is also locked in a trade spat with the European Union, which hiked tariffs on Chinese electric cars last month. The US also placed Huawei on a trade restriction list in 2019, which made it harder for the company to obtain semiconductor chips from American suppliers.

Persons: China’s, Nancy Faeser, “ Organizations: Berlin CNN —, China’s Huawei, ZTE, Mobile, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, CNN, Huawei, Volkswagen, European Union, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Locations: Berlin, Berlin CNN — Germany, Germany, China, Beijing, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Europe, East, Africa

☆ ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ review: Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in a space-race rom-com
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Less than weighty in the comedy part of its equation, the film largely works as a vehicle for Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, even without completely sticking the landing. In classic fashion, they are of course instantly drawn to each other, creating the need to erect barriers in order to keep them apart. Scarlett Johansson plays a marketing expert recruited by NASA in "Fly Me to the Moon." Perhaps foremost, “Fly Me to the Moon” possesses appealing virtues consciously plucked from the past, then adorns them with modern baubles. “Fly Me to the Moon” premieres July 12 in US theaters.

Persons: Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Johansson, Woody Harrelson, Nixon, there’s, Cole Davis, Tatum, Johansson’s Kelly Jones, Dan McFadden, Neil Armstrong, Greg Berlanti, Rose Gilroy, Deadpool, Berlanti, “ Love, Simon ”, Faye Dunaway, it’s, Mike ” Organizations: CNN, NASA, Sony, Apple Locations: Lost

☆ High inflation is largely not Biden's or Trump's fault, economists say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The Federal Reserve, which acts independently from the Oval Office, was slow to act to contain hot inflation, for example. That Biden is seen as stoking high inflation is due somewhat to optics: he took office in early 2021, around the time inflation spiked notably, economists said. "In my view, neither Trump nor Biden is to blame for the high inflation," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. At a high level, hot inflation is largely an issue of mismatched supply and demand. For example, Trump imposed tariffs on imported steel, aluminum and several goods from China, which Biden largely kept intact.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Justin Sullivan, Trump, Biden, David Wessel, Mark Zandi, Wu Shaoyang, Wessel, Zandi, Stephen Brown, Eric Baradat, —, Michael Strain, Strain, Jerome Powell, Olivier Douliery Organizations: CNN, Getty, Federal Reserve, Biden, Trump, Hutchins, Brookings Institution, Moody's, Qingdao Port, International Monetary Fund, North, Capital Economics, American, Afp, American Enterprise Institute, Federal, . Federal Locations: Atlanta, U.S, Ukraine, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, North America, Washington, It's

☆ 5,000 Miles, 8 Countries: The Path to the U.S. Through One Family’s Eyes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Luis Ferré-Sadurní | Juan Arredondo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +21 min

With three children and a dog, the Aguilar Ortega family trekked through the jungle, hopped freight trains and toured Times Square. Millions of Venezuelans like the Aguilar Ortega family have fled economic misery and political repression in their homeland as it descended into turmoil. “The kids want to go to New York,” Mr. Aguilar said in Spanish as he stood by his tent in Mexico City. Mr. Aguilar created hiding places for their cash, using toenail clippers to cut small openings into Hayli’s jacket and Josué’s pants. She called Ms. Ortega to check in, and learned of the family’s setup.

Persons: Aguilar Ortega, trekked, Miles, — Hayli, Samuel, Henry Aguilar, Leivy Ortega, Eric Adams, Biden, Aguilar, Ms, Ortega, Donna, ” Mr, ”, COLOMBIA Samuel, Hayli, Nicolás Maduro, It’s, Mr, selfies, “, Josué, Donna meandered, patted, Aguilar Ortegas, Aguilar’s, weren’t, “ It’s, Rafael García, “ Papi, Ortega’s, Floyd Bennett, Simón, Floyd Bennett Field, “ I’ve, I’m, Maria Cardona, ” Ms, Cardona, Amy Swan, Ray Swan, Swan Organizations: New York Times, U.S ., The Times, GAP, MEXICO CITY, Mexico City, Central America, CIUDAD, Times, United, Venezuela’s, Roman Catholic Church, New York, La Guardia Airport, Delta, Roosevelt, Queens, Honda, Facebook Locations: Mexico City, Latin America, Venezuelan, New York City, New York, U.S, United States, Venezuela, “, COLOMBIA, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, la, ”, ” PANAMA, MEXICO, Guatemala, Mexico, earshot, Central, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Ciudad Juárez, Texas, Juárez, Mexican, Rio Grande . Texas, Rio Grande, Cuba, Haiti, El Paso , Texas, El Paso, PASO , TEXAS, York, La, Michigan, Santa Claus, Manhattan, Spanish, MANHATTAN, BROOKLYN, Brooklyn, Simón Bolivar, Spain, Jamaica, MIDDLETOWN, CONN, Middletown, Conn, Connecticut

☆ Barcelona anti-tourism protesters fire water pistols at visitors
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Protesters in Barcelona have sprayed visitors with water as part of a demonstration against mass tourism. Demonstrators marching through areas popular with tourists on Saturday chanted “tourists go home” and squirted them with water pistols, while others carried signs with slogans including “Barcelona is not for sale.”According to Barcelona's City Council, some 2,800 people demonstrated against mass tourism in the center of Barcelona on Saturday. Josep Lago/AFP/Getty ImagesAccording to official figures, almost 26 million visitors made an overnight stay in the Barcelona region in 2023, spending €12.75 billion ($13.8 billion). Protesters squirt water pistols during Saturday's protest. In April, locals in the Canary Islands mobilized to protest against excessive tourism, blaming visitors for pricing them out of their homes and causing environmental damage.

Persons: Lorena Sopêna, de, Josep Lago, Decreixement Turístic, Jaume Collboni, Collboni, Louis, Antoni Gaudí’s Organizations: CNN, Protesters, “ Barcelona, Barcelona's City Council, Europa Press, Assembly, Tourism Degrowth, Louis Vuitton, Antoni Gaudí’s Parc, Canary Locations: Barcelona, Spain, Canary, Mallorca, AFP, Antoni Gaudí’s Parc Güell

☆ 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.

Persons: David Nuñez, freeloader —, Zers, Nuñez, frazzled, Nuñez's, Gen Zers, Monica Kirkpatrick Johnson, They're, Zillow, haven't, Kirkpatrick Johnson, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, Jo Clark, Clark, I'm, Teresa Bailey, There's, Ali Lupo, Lupo, —, doesn't, Bailey, JP Krahel, Cody, Erika Archie, Cody Archie, Archie, Erika, there's, They've, India Anderson, Anderson, She's, Uber Organizations: Netflix, Pew Research Center, Pew, Washington State University, Clark University, Waddell & Associates, Urban Institute, Loyola University Maryland Locations: Tampa , Florida, America, Surrey, England, New York, Texas, Orlando

☆ Psychiatrist: Bed rotting days are ‘very tempting,’ but don’t really help you feel rested—here’s how to recharge instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"It's very tempting," Boardman tells CNBC Make It. "But the reality is, many people after they engage in some extended period of bed rotting, they don't feel that much better. Why bed rotting could be doing more harm than goodBed rotting could potentially disrupt your circadian rhythm, your body's natural alarm clock that tells you when to sleep and wake, Boardman says. But too much sleep is also associated with many health issues, including heart disease, obesity and depression, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. You're merely distracting yourself from whatever problem is at hand, be it exhaustion from work, a stressful problem or an unhealthy lifestyle.

Persons: Millennials, Zers, Samantha Boardman, Boardman, you've Organizations: Weill, Cornell Medical College, CNBC, Johns Hopkins Medicine

☆ Analysis: Biden’s ABC interview does nothing to quell the existential crisis around his campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Washington CNN —President Joe Biden’s struggle to prove he’s got the strength and cognitive capacity for a second term is becoming an excruciating personal and national ordeal. While his interview performance was far stronger than the president’s often incoherent showing at the CNN debate in Atlanta, that’s not saying much. He appeared more composed and fluent than at the CNN debate. But Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman of California told CNN that the president needed to do a prolonged and live television interview unlike the recorded one on ABC. But increasingly, it seems as though the fear of a Trump term may be overwhelming satisfaction with Biden’s achievements.

Persons: Joe Biden’s, he’s, Biden, –, that’s, Friday, Virginia Sen, Mark Warner, Hakeem Jeffries, I’m, ” Biden, “, Almighty, ‘ Joe, ’ I’d, Almighty’s, Donald Trump, he’d, ”, ’, Trump’s, Trump, Biden’s, George Stephanopoulos, Brad Sherman, George Washington’s, Seth Moulton, Mike Quigley, ” “, ” Quigley, Maura Healey Organizations: Washington CNN, CNN, Democratic, Democrats, ABC News, Trump, NATO, ABC, ”, Boston, Illinois, MSNBC, United, Affordable Locations: Atlanta, Wisconsin, Washington, California, ” Massachusetts, United States, Massachusetts, America

☆ Some transgender and nonbinary people may want to change their voices. Gender-affirming vocal coaches are there to help
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Alexandra Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

This is where gender-affirming vocal coaches come in. “At the same time, I was taking a voice disorders class, and there was just a single bullet point on there about gender-affirming voice work,” they told CNN. “But that was enough for me to look out on my own and seek further education.”There are different approaches to gender-affirming vocal work. “Transgender vocal training, as it’s sometimes called, sprung up from a marriage of speech pathologists, singing teachers, theater specialists and their techniques. Freya, who is a lesbian, says gender-affirming work is a skill she can offer to her wider LGBTQ community.

Persons: Kevin Dorman, Dorman, “, ”, it’s, ” Dorman, Kim Chandler, Alexis Vandom, ” Vandom, Vandom, ” Bryce Chambers, Chambers, Anna Freya, Freya, It’s, ” Freya, “ There’s, There’s, —, ‘ Organizations: CNN, Alabama Statehouse Locations: Greensboro , North Carolina, Alabama, Seattle

☆ Retiring early sounds like the dream — but not achieving FIRE could actually help you live longer
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewBeing part of the financially independent / retire early movement sounds like the dream. Members of the "FIRE" movement prioritize living frugally to save and invest as much of their income as possible, creating a huge nest egg that enables them to retire early. Longevity is also a buzzy topic, and research suggests that people who live longer tend to have a strong sense of purpose. As many people get this purpose from work and their careers, could retiring early be detrimental to our health? But she said that evidence suggests the potential benefits of working or retiring vary from person to person.

Persons: —, Karen Glaser, Glaser, WHERL, Drazen Zigic Organizations: Service, Business, gerontology, Kings College London, University of Glasgow, Ageing, FIRE, Aging

Stefanie Longenecker, 43, Palmyra, Pa. Has stayed out of the workforce because of high cost of child care. But she has been sidelined from the workforce by a child care system that has grown inaccessible for many families. Longenecker, 43, left her job as a hospital pathologist during the pandemic to care for her young children amid repeated day care and school closings. “I’m incredibly lucky to be able to spend this time with my kids, even recognizing the shortcomings.”The child care crunch has put a growing squeeze on families since the pandemic, when more than 100,000 workers left the industry and more than 16,000 child care centers permanently closed. Since then, child care costs have risen more than 30%, and households with child care expenses have been spending at a slower pace and dipping into savings at a faster rate than the general population, according to a Bank of America analysis of its customers’ spending.

Persons: Stefanie Longenecker, ” Longenecker, “ that’s, Longenecker, that’s, she’s, Longenecker’s, Davidson, ”, “, haven’t, We’re Organizations: NBC, “, Bank of America, Stanford University Locations: Palmyra, Pa, Palmyra , Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, Lebanon County

☆ China faces economic headwinds as it grapples with an aging — and shrinking — population
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Ernestine Siu | In Ernestinesiu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Fertility rates across OECD countries have halved since 1960, according to a new OECD report. He said the three countries are disproportionately impacted by a rapidly aging population, largely due to improved standards of living, which have a "very strong inverse relationship with fertility rates." These improved conditions have led to a greater opportunity cost for having children, Xu said. Shrinking workforceA decline in fertility rate puts pressure on the economy and the society at large as the working population shrinks. China's policy shiftsIn China, policymakers have been putting a big emphasis on "productivity growth," Xu told CNBC.

Persons: Leren Lu, Darren Tay, Erica Tay, Tianchen Xu, Xu, BMI's Tay, Tay, Maybank's Tay Organizations: OECD, BMI, Risk, United Nations, Economist Intelligence, Economic Co, National Bureau of Statistics, CNBC, Economist Intelligence Unit Locations: China, Asia, South Korea, Japan, East, Southeast Asia, Maybank

☆ The AI boom will push America's shaky power grid to its limit
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The artificial intelligence boom is straining America's power grid. All three trends have sparked ongoing concerns about the power-hungry nature of new technologies as they push America's shaky power grid to the limit. And with hundreds of millions of users already interacting with AI tools like ChatGPT, the power demand for AI technologies is only set to rise. Bank of America put into perspective the challenges faced by the power grid as it grapples with surging demand from AI data centers. AdvertisementSome eye-opening stats about the US power grid cited by Bank of America include:"The US grid produces 1,250 gigawatts (GW) of electricity from 9,200 generating units.

Persons: Baird, Ted Mortonson, —, Mortonson, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Service, Bank of America, Oracle, Wall Street Journal, Constellation Energy, Xcel Energy, NextEra, Southern Co Locations: Michigan, Pennsylvania, East, NextEra Energy

☆ The West is finally giving Ukraine a shot at 'cutting the head off the snake' rather than making it wait for Russia to strike
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Russia launches many of its drone and missile attacks from within its own borders, and it amasses troops and equipment at home for offensive pushes into Ukraine. But for a long time, Ukraine could only turn to options like long-range drones to go after targets in Russia. De Bretton-Gordon noted that many Russian missile and drone attacks are launched from Russia itself. Russia initiated a new offensive against Kharkiv on May 10, launching deadly missile attacks and slowly pushing its military forward. Ingram agreed, saying that in Kharkiv, Ukraine's new permissions have "made a huge difference.

Persons: —, It's, Hamish de Bretton, Gordon, de Bretton, Bretton, George Barros, it's, Barros, Philip Ingram, weren't, Michael Clarke, John Hamilton, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ISW, Kostiantyn Liberov, Ingram, Cancian Organizations: Service, Business, NATO Chemical, Nuclear, Army Tactical Missile Systems, Russian, Getty, Russian Defense Ministry, British Army, Army Tactical Missile System, Kharkiv, Associated Press, Artillery Rocket Systems Locations: Ukraine, Russia, West, Kharkiv, Russian, Anadolu, British, Belgorod, Russia's, Crimea, Ukrainian

☆ Germany blocks sale of VW gas turbine business to China
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London/Berlin CNN —Germany has blocked the sale of a Volkswagen subsidiary to China on national security grounds, delivering a fresh blow to the already tense relationship with its biggest trading partner. MAN Energy Solutions, part of the Volkswagen Group, said in June 2023 that it planned to sell its gas turbines business to Chinese state-owned CSIC Longjiang GH Gas Turbine Co (GHGT). But a German government review, initiated in September, raised concerns that China might use the gas turbines to power warships, according to Reuters. In November 2022, Germany blocked the sale of one of its semiconductor factories to a Chinese-owned tech company, also citing security concerns. “(We) will now initiate a structured process to close-down the gas turbine division, which will take place over the coming months,” the company added in a statement shared with CNN.

Persons: Robert Habeck, ”, Nancy Faeser Organizations: Berlin CNN —, Volkswagen, MAN Energy Solutions, Volkswagen Group, GH Gas Turbine Co, Reuters, European Union, Ukraine —, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CNN Locations: Berlin, Berlin CNN — Germany, China, Beijing, Germany, Russia, Ukraine

☆ Saks Fifth Avenue parent HBC to acquire Neiman Marcus Group in $2.65 billion deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Saks Fifth Avenue parent HBC said on Thursday it will acquire Neiman Marcus Group in a $2.65 billion deal combining the storied retailers. The combination will establish Saks Global, which will include Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus' namesake department store chain and Bergdorf Goodman. "We're thrilled to take this step in bringing together these iconic luxury names," HBC CEO Richard Baker. "This is an exciting time in luxury retail," Baker added, citing technological advancements that can "redefine" the customer experience. Neiman Marcus Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck called the partnership a "proactive choice in an evolving retail landscape."

Persons: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, We're, Richard Baker, Baker, Marc Metrick, Ian Putnam, Geoffroy van Raemdonck, what's Organizations: Saks Fifth, HBC, Saks Global, Saks, HBC Properties, Investments, Neiman

☆ I'm a jaw expert, and you'll never catch me doing these 5 things
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This type of jaw pain was debilitating, but I hadn't learned anything about treating it in dental school. AdvertisementSince then, I've learned a lot about jaw health — including that seemingly harmless things can really impact your jaw. Here are five common things you should avoid if you want to foster good jaw health in yourself and your kids. Chewing on gum or other items is like doing that for your jaw and can lead to overuse injuries. Jaw health and tongue position can play a huge role in overall health.

Persons: Priya Mistry, I've, we're Organizations: Service, Business

☆ America’s Divided Summer Economy Is Coming to an Airport or Hotel Near You
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Jeanna Smialek | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The travel industry is in the midst of another hot summer as Americans hit the road and make for the airport to take advantage of slightly cheaper flights and gas. But the 2024 vacation outlook isn’t all sunny: Like the rest of the American consumer experience this year, it is sharply divided. Many richer consumers — always the lifeblood of the travel industry — are feeling good this year as a strong stock market and rising home values boost their wealth. The gulf between higher- and lower-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up especially clearly in travel this summer. Budget hotel chains, by contrast, are expected to report a pullback.

Organizations: Foods, Walmart, Budget

☆ Is inflation Biden's or Trump's fault? The answer isn't so simple, economists say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

"He caused the inflation," Trump said of Biden during the June 27 debate. "He decimated the economy, absolutely decimated the economy," Biden said. 'Neither Trump nor Biden is to blame'Global events beyond Trump's or Biden's control wreaked havoc on supply-and-demand dynamics in the U.S. economy, fueling higher prices, economists said. "In my view, neither Trump nor Biden is to blame for the high inflation," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. For example, Trump imposed tariffs on imported steel, aluminum and several goods from China, which Biden largely kept intact.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Andrew Harnik, Trump, Biden, David Wessel, Mark Zandi, Mario Tama, Wessel, Zandi, Stephen Brown, —, Michael Strain, Strain Organizations: Getty, Federal Reserve, Biden, Trump, Hutchins, Brookings Institution, Finance, Social Security, Medicare, Moody's, Port, International Monetary Fund, North, Capital Economics, American, American Enterprise Institute, Federal, U.S Locations: Atlanta, U.S, Ukraine, China, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro , California, North America, It's

☆ Experts are racing to contain 'the most dangerous' monkeypox virus yet before it causes a global outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA deadly and fast-spreading new strain of mpox, the disease caused by the monkeypox virus, has global health officials ringing alarm bells. The new virus is called clade Ib, since it's a mutation of an even earlier form of mpox. AdvertisementThe new clade Ib virus could cause a global outbreak, experts fear, though they stopped short of warning of a pandemic. "The pandemic question is difficult," Trudie Lang, director of the Global Health Network at Oxford University, said in the briefing. The new clade Ib strain seems to do it all.

Persons: —, John Claude Udahemuka, Trudie Lang, There's, Lang, Murhula, mpox, Rosamund Lewis, Murhula Masirika Organizations: Service, University of Rwanda, Business, World Health Organization, Democratic, Global Health Network, Oxford University, Centers for Disease Control, WHO, Reuters Locations: Democratic Republic of, Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, Africa

☆ AI data centers could add 3 New York Cities of demand to the power grid in 2 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

So far, the only part of Earth AI seems hell-bent on dominating is the power grid. AI data centers are doubling the pace of electricity demand growth in the US to the extent that demand could exceed supply in just two years without action, according to Bernstein Research. The potential shortfall could mean higher prices for the computing power AI developers of all sizes are clamoring for, along with ample opportunity for investors willing to build up supply. How are AI companies planning aheadIt's not just the total power needed for AI computing infrastructure, it's the unique cadence of the power need and the cooling AI chips require. Amazon is clearing some of these hurdles by colocating some data centers with nuclear power sites.

Persons: —, that's, catchup, Bernstein, Jensen Huang, Huang, Agrawal, we're, Andrew Feldman, Feldman Organizations: Service, Bernstein Research, Business, Nvidia, Vertiv, Lambda, Cerebras Systems Locations: UAE, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Iceland

☆ How to do hammer curls, the arm exercise that helps strengthen your whole body
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Dana Santas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

To that end, although classic bicep curls often take center stage for building arm strength, another arm exercise deserves attention in your workouts: the hammer curl. Aptly named, hammer curls mimic the action of holding and using a hammer. Unlike regular bicep curls, which use a palms-up grip, hammer curls are performed with a neutral grip with palms facing each other. FreshSplash/E+/Getty ImagesThe everyday functional benefits of hammer curlsDespite their somewhat obscure reputation, hammer curls aren’t just for gym enthusiasts. • With less wrist rotation than traditional curls, hammer curls minimize the risk of injury, especially for those people with previous wrist or elbow issues.

Persons: Dana Santas Organizations: Pain, CNN, CNN’s

☆ Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 closes above 5,500 level: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on June 24, 2024. During Tuesday's main trading session, the broad market index rose 0.62% to close above 5,500 for the first time. U.S. stock futures traded near the flatline Wednesday morning after the S&P 500 closed above 5,500 for the first time. As the S&P 500 continues to climb, concern is growing across Wall Street that the narrow leadership of the rally is not sustainable for much longer. The New York Stock Exchange closes early at 1 p.m.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Scott Chronert, Chronert Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, Dow, Paramount Global, Wall Street, The New York Times, Skydance Media, Federal Reserve, Citi Research, P Global U.S, Services, ISM, The New York Stock Exchange, Independence Locations: U.S

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