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“Here in Florida, you’ve had a real dose of Trumpism,” Biden told donors in nearby Jupiter, Florida where Trump owns a golf course. “You’re the reason Donald Trump is a defeated president,” Biden said to the attendees. Along with North Carolina, Florida is a state Biden lost in 2020 but which his campaign sees as a pickup opportunity. It’s a very tall order for the Biden campaign. The president lost Florida voters 65 and older to Trump by 10 points in 2020, a wider gap than his 5-point deficit nationally.

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☆ Opinion: Why Ron DeSantis turned out to be a loser
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Opinion Ilene Prusher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Ron DeSantis was touted as a rising star with a clear path leading to the Republican nomination in 2024 and possibly into the White House itself. DeSantis also championed the policies that Trump voters claimed to want more of, like a hard line on abortion, expanded gun access and removing progressive prosecutors. The thing that DeSantis didn’t have over the billionaire reality TV star-turned-president – Trump’s personality – turned out to be a fatal flaw. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott – were unwilling to lend their support to DeSantis’ flailing campaign, endorsing Trump instead. Or one could look at DeSantis’ charmless offensive and conclude that his presidential ambitions will never be more than that – ambitions.

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☆ I moved to Australia to be with my boyfriend and for a better quality of life. I was nervous, but I'm saving money and much happier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Gabriella Ferlita | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Writer Gabriella Ferlita moved to Queensland, Australia, from the UK at the end of 2023. She said she's unsure how long she'll stay, but is enjoying every minute of her life in Australia. Ferlita and her boyfriend had been together for over two years when they moved to Australia. Gabriella FerlitaCity living had become increasingly impossible to obtain, despite working full-time, freelancing, and babysitting while living in London. Life in Queensland, Australia, is year-round beaches and sunshineFerlita's complex in Queensland has a shared pool.

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☆ Opinion: 17 syllables a day that are changing your lives
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-28 | by ( Opinion Tess Taylor | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —For me, writing a haiku a day began as a practice on my birthday, October, 2022. As my birthday rolled around that fall, the idea of writing a haiku a day was simply a way of promising myself that that day, I’d steady myself make note of — ha — just one thing. No matter the day, I was sure I could find a way to write down one sentence, one spattering of roughly 17 syllables. Tink Boord-Dill wrote in that liked that he loved writing haiku because it was daily creativity without performance pressure. Robin from Maryland wrote “the daily writing of seventeen syllables quickly created a rhythm to my thinking and even my walking….

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☆ Yacht-see! Wayne LaPierre takes witness stand as NRA corruption-trial jury views photos of luxury ships he enjoyed on vendor's dime.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Wayne LaPierre took the stand Friday in the NRA corruption trial in New York. A photo of the deck of the yacht "Illusions," shown at the NRA civil corruption trial in New York. NRA leader Wayne LaPierre arrives at his civil corruption trial in New York. A photo of the yacht "Illusions," shown to jurors in the NRA civil corruption trial in New York. A photo of the "Grand Illusion" shown to jurors in the NRA corruption trial in New York.

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☆ A longevity doctor shares his 10-minute morning routine to reduce stress and improve focus
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Anti-aging specialist Dr. Kien Vuu said his morning routine helps to promote health and longevity. The routine is simple and easy to follow to reduce stress and improve focus in just a few minutes. AdvertisementA doctor who specializes in anti-aging said he starts every day with a simple 10-minute morning routine that combines multiple science-based strategies for a longer, healthier life. AdvertisementVuu said his morning routine checks off several categories for boosting longevity, with exercise, stress-relieving breathwork, and a short meditation to improve mental and emotional health. AdvertisementHe ends his morning routine with a short gratitude meditationVuu said meditation is a regular part of his routine, particularly exercises that emphasize gratitude.

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☆ Wu-Tang and Speakeasies? Visit these 3 hidden Orlando gems if you want to escape the cold, according to my dad, a local.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"It's basically a speakeasy," Edmonds told Business Insider. The cozy speakeasy offers live music and good drinks for those who can guess the daily password. According to Yelp, the spot isn't known for its food, but customers can find delicious cocktails at various price points, including $12 daiquiris and $15 original Hanson's Shoe Repair cocktail. Fortunately, the venue shares its daily password on X, formerly known as Twitter. The bar offers daily themes like Wu-Tang Wednesdays and A Tribe Called Quest Thursdays.

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☆ I started DJing in my 70s. When my wife and I go to nightclubs people there say they want to be like us when they get older.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My wife Christine and I started our business, Kinder Australia Pty Ltd (a supplier of mechanical conveyor parts), in 1985. AdvertisementI started DJing early in the pandemicWhen we all went into lockdown in 2020, I thought, "What's everyone going to do? When things opened up, we went to see a fair bit of live music. Then, I started to connect socially with some of the people who were doing live podcasts during the early pandemic. It went really well.

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☆ Florida allies back down on $5 million in state funds for Trump's legal bills after DeSantis threatens to veto
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewOne of Florida's highest-profile billionaires will no longer get state funds to help pay his legal fees, as a newly proposed bill from his allies unraveled on Monday. In 2022, the state spent $13.015 million in matching funds given out to candidates, including Gov. The new bill would modify the existing restrictions on releasing state funds to eligible presidential candidates who live in Florida. AdvertisementPayments for candidates' legal fees through the fund would be replenished by voluntary taxpayer donations collected through driver's license registrations. He claimed late last year that he has racked up $100 million in legal fees, The Hill reported.

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☆ I retired and moved to Thailand. It's cheap, and I feel more respected here than in the UK.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Rebecca Root | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The 75-year-old Brit landed on Hua Hin, a beach town south of Bangkok, Thailand. south of Bangkok, Thailand. He spends his days swimming and sun bathing and said medical care is cheaper and faster. Choosing where I wanted to retire abroad was difficultI decided against a care home in the UK for myself. My family's reaction when I said I would retire in Thailand was, "We can't come to see you.

Persons: Jeffrey Ogden, Brit, Hua Hin, —, I've, I'd, I'm, Chiang Mai, didn't Organizations: Service, Sunshine International Locations: Bangkok, Thailand, Watford, United Kingdom, Spain, Caribbean, America, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Asia, Pattaya, Hua

Ron DeSantis was the conservative policy wunderkind considered the GOP's solution for reuniting the Republican Party in a post-Trump world. The announcement came just two days before the Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire , with DeSantis polling in the single digits in the Granite State. Yet, like all of Trump’s other presidential primary challengers, DeSantis had difficulty escaping Trump’s penumbra and failed to dent the support of his MAGA movement. He consistently polled some 40% to 50% behind Trump among likely Republican primary voters, despite his campaign and supporting political action committees raising more than $100 million to break through. Indeed, DeSantis placed a distant second in the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15, nabbing just 21% of the votes compared with 51% for Trump.

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☆ My dad has 3 lessons for a more fulfilled life—happiness experts and CEOs agree with him
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

DON'T MISS: My mom has 4 rules for a meaningful, fulfilled life: A happiness expert says she ‘loves’ them This April, my dad will officially be 50 years old. A lot of times, it usually steers you in a better direction," my dad says. For this reason, my dad believes that some stressful situations can, and should, be avoided for your mental and physical health. Fight to get to what is going to make you feel better on a daily basis," my dad says. And even when he worked as a security guard, my dad found things to love about his job while also creating art in his spare time.

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☆ I moved across the country when my son was 21, injured, and still needed me. It was the best decision for both of us.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Melissa Drake | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I wasn't sure what I'd do next, but I knew I needed something different to be truly happy. But that meant I had to leave my 21-year-old son, Johnathan, behind. It was a difficult decision, but it was the best one for both of us in the end. AdvertisementMoving to California was the best decision for both of us, and I couldn't have done it without my son's unwavering support.

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☆ 67-year-old American 'happily retired' in Mexico: I'm so relieved I did these 3 things in my 20s and 30s
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Janet Blaser | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

So for 2024, I've resolved to acknowledge and congratulate myself for things I did in the past. I'm not perfect and I certainly have some regrets, but I'm proud of the person I've become. Here are three things I'm so glad I did in my 20s and 30s:1. I'm certainly not perfect, but I'm proud of the person I've become. When I was in my 20s and 30s, I loved my body and rejoiced in it.

Persons: I've, They've, I'm, Janet Blaser I'm, vivre, It's, Janet Blaser Locations: anguishing, Missouri

☆ What 20 iconic musicians looked like when they were in their 20s
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Michelle Larkin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Stevie Wonder already had two songs reach No. Stevie Wonder taught himself how to play three different instruments. AP and Willy Sanjuan/Invision/APStevland Hardaway Judkins, known as Stevie Wonder, was born in 1950 in Michigan with an eye disorder that left him blind. While in his 20s, Wonder released a few albums, including "Talking Book," which featured songs like "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" and "Superstition," both of which hit No. At age 23, he was in a near-fatal car accident that left him in a coma for a few days.

Persons: Stevie Wonder, Willy Sanjuan, Stevland Hardaway Judkins, Wonder Locations: Michigan

☆ Ariana Grande's newest muse 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' is a tragic film disguised as romance
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAriana Grande confirmed fan suspicions on Wednesday when she announced the title of her seventh album: "Eternal Sunshine." The coordinates led to Montauk, New York, a key location in the 2004 sci-fi film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." But the promise of a "spotless mind," free of anger and heartache, is too enticing. My very first viewing of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" occurred in 2010, when I was 14. The "eternal sunshine of the spotless mind" is, in short, a lie.

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☆ Wall Street’s Cloudy Quarter Has Some Rays of Sunshine
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Telis Demos | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Debt underwriting was up by roughly a third year-over-year at several large banks, including Bank of America. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesWall Street hardly ended last year with a bang. But given the challenges facing the other major business lines of the biggest banks, from lending to wealth management, trading and investment banking might prove to be their best bet in 2024. Across the five biggest Wall Street megabanks, investment-banking fees in the fourth quarter—from issuance of stocks and bonds, plus advising on mergers and acquisitions—were up about 3% year-over-year. The “green shoots” that were talked up after third-quarter results remain scarce, as the market enters a year of uncertainty for politics, interest rates and economic growth.

Persons: Spencer Platt, ” Organizations: Bank of America, Getty

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck remember the feeling of being the new kids at the Sundance Film Festival. “I remember being like, oh my God, this festival has been around 20 years, it’s such an old festival,” Boden said in a recent interview with The Associated Press. Their new film debuts Thursday, opening night of the 40th edition of the festival, at the storied Eccles Theater. “My favorite films are Sundance films,” Kaphar said. “That is really nourishing in a year when we’re acknowledging and marking this 40th edition of Sundance.”The Sundance Film Festival runs from Jan. 18 through Jan. 28.

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☆ Investigators cracked a $130 million money-laundering scheme by tracing the ringleader's air miles
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewTracing a ringleader's frequent-flyer miles helped investigators crack an international money-laundering scheme, The Wall Street Journal reported. More than £104 million, or about $131 million, in cash was smuggled from London to Dubai in 83 trips, the UK's National Crime Agency said. AdvertisementThe NCA said Mehdi Amrollahbibiyouki checked in 12 suitcases containing £4.3 million over three trips to Dubai in February and March 2020. And Ali Al-Nawab took nine suitcases containing £3.2 million across two trips. AdvertisementAuthorities said the Emirates Skywards miles helped them trace the operation, the Journal reported.

Persons: —, Mehdi Amrollahbibiyouki, Ali Al, Abdullah Alfalasi, Ian Truby, NCA's, Al Organizations: Service, Street Journal, Business, Crime Agency, NCA, Emirates, Authorities Locations: London, Dubai, Amrollahbibiyouki, Al

☆ Hot air balloon crash in Arizona desert leaves 4 dead and 1 critically injured, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Melissa Alonso | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A hot air balloon crash-landed in the southern Arizona desert Sunday, leaving four people dead and another person critically injured, police announced. The “devastating incident” happened around 7:50 a.m. in Eloy, a city about 65 miles south of Phoenix, the local police department said in a news release. It came down in a desert area east of Sunshine Boulevard and Hanna Road. The aircraft was an A-160 passenger balloon manufactured by Cameron Balloons, according to the NTSB. The Eloy Police Department said it is working with the NTSB and the Federal Aviation Administration on the investigation.

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☆ 2 boomers from Chicago who bought homes in Florida share why they're retiring in the Sunshine State — and what they miss about Illinois
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Two boomers who are moving to Florida for retirement say the state meets their retirement goals. The Illinois to Florida move in particular was one of the largest US migration patterns between 2021 and 2022. Daniel Mehalek, 61Daniel Mehalek, 61, lived in the Chicago area his whole life. Compared to Chicago, he's paying more on flood, homeowner's, and car insurance in Florida, though it's offset by the over $15,000 in Illinois state taxes he won't have to pay when he relocates. "Insurance is a challenge right now, but I still feel like that's a better situation overall than being in Illinois and paying the property and state taxes," Ron said.

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☆ A trans woman on a 9-month-long world cruise is gaining an army of fans who protect her from negative comments
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA trans woman aboard the Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise is quickly gaining an army of fans on TikTok who stand with her against any negativity that comes her way. TikTok is full of videos posted by passengers on the 9-month-long cruise that set sail in December and is set to visit 65 countries overall. She is a trans woman who retired after 34 years working for NASA, according to her profile, and set sail on the cruise with her partner Tam. AdvertisementIn one TikTok posted on Wednesday, Waterman said they had arrived in Puerto Madryn, Argentina. As their account started to gain popularity, Waterman was subjected to some negative and hateful comments about her identity.

Persons: —, Bobbi Waterman, Tam, Bobbi, TikTok, Waterman Organizations: Service, Royal, NASA, Business Locations: Puerto Madryn, Argentina

☆ A millennial couple who moved from Baltimore to Florida explain why they bought a $65,000 mobile home as their starter house
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Mobile homes — a type of manufactured house — are a more affordable option for many. Jess Carpenter and her family are living in and renovating their mobile home in Sarasota, Florida. Housing advocates want to get rid of many regulations that bar manufactured homes from communities. AdvertisementJess Carpenter and her husband had never considered living in a mobile home when they moved from Baltimore to Florida in April 2022. In many states, mobile homes are categorized like cars or boats and don't qualify for home mortgages.

Persons: Jess Carpenter, —, Carpenter, Ringling, They've, Andrew Justus, Biden Organizations: Housing, Service, Carpenters, Sarasota, Sunshine State, Niskanen, of Housing, Urban Locations: Sarasota , Florida, Baltimore, Florida, Sarasota, Levittown

☆ I moved to Finland after reading it's the happiest place on Earth. It's exceeded all my expectations.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-28 | by ( Pooja Shah | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jorge Reyes , a 27-year-old professional from Bogotá, Colombia, who moved to Finland less than a year ago. Finland was the opposite of my hometown in Bogotá, Colombia, and completely unlike my Caribbean background, where 40 degrees Celsius, beaches, and sunshine are the norm. I saw on social media that Finland was ranked one of the happiest countries in the world. Ironically, Colombia was up there on this list, but I felt I needed to experience Finland for myself. I'm sure smaller cities within Finland might not be as receptive to foreigners as the bigger cities, but they're becoming increasingly inclusive.

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☆ As a travel writer, I've taken many solo trips. I was surprised at how much I loved traveling with my baby.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-26 | by ( Kate Wills | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A chance to travel again felt exciting and overwhelmingAnd then in April 2021, we had some news. And traveling with a baby is very similar to traveling solo in that people are much kinder to you. Having a baby actually made exploring a new country easierWith Guy at work most days, Blake and I went exploring. Traveling with a baby is weirdly similar to solo travel in that every small victory feels huge. Excerpted from "A Trip of One's Own: Hope, Heartbreak, and Why Traveling Solo Could Change Your Life" (Sourcebooks, May 3, 2022).

Persons: Blake, I'd, Guy, whisking, Thelma, Louise, soiling, Jeanne Baret, Blake greedily, I'm Locations: Spain, Cadiz, Southern Spain, London, Mauritius, East Africa, Sourcebooks

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