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☆ Biden's doctor says 8 White House visits by Parkinson's expert were for routine military staff neurology clinics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The New York Times reported that an expert on Parkinson's disease regularly visited the White House. In a Monday letter, Joe Biden's physician said the expert's visits weren't for the president. Dr. Kevin Cannard hosted neurology clinics for active-duty White House staff, per Biden's doctor. AdvertisementIn a letter released late Monday, Joe Biden's physician said the reason a Parkinson's expert visited the White House monthly was to host routine neurology clinics for active-duty staff. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's physician, wrote the letter to address reporting by The New York Times about the repeated visits by Dr. Kevin Cannard, a neurologist specializing in movement disorders.

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☆ Joe Arden's voice made him the hottest narrator in romance. Then, a sexting scandal turned BookTok against him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Anna Merlan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

But there's no denying that a large number of people, mostly women, found Joe Arden's voice to be exceedingly hot: smooth, insistent, husky, occasionally dropping to a seductive growl. Arden's voice made him one of the most popular romance audiobook narrators of his generation. Last year, a promising new romance author reached out to Blue Nose Audio and received a reply from Joe Arden. "My working name of 'Joe Arden,' has always been just that, a professional persona that labeled my career," he added. For good measure, they dug up Cronin's abandoned trademark application for the Joe Arden moniker, first filed in 2020.

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☆ China is freaking out after discovering the 'open secret' that its cooking oil was ferried for years in chemical tanks that weren't cleaned
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA new cooking oil scandal has erupted in China, about a decade after the country's infamous crackdown on restaurants reusing gutter oil and sewage grease. The furor follows a bombshell investigation published on July 2 by state media outlet Beijing News, which found multiple cases of tank trucks transporting edible cooking oil immediately after delivering chemicals used for coal-to-liquid processing. They recommend that oil companies only use tank trucks dedicated to edible substances, but the guideline is only encouraged and isn't mandatory. Related stories"Shouldn't a kerosene can be a kerosene can and a cooking oil can be a cooking oil can? Days after Beijing News' report, state media jumped in with scathing commentary.

Persons: —, Han Futao, Han, They've, Zhang Jingshan Organizations: Service, Business, Beijing News, Food Locations: China, Beijing, Hebei, Qinhuangdao, Weibo, Hunan

☆ Paramount's new owner says he's building a tech company. Come again?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But he is definitely leaning on the idea that he's building a media company that is also a tech company. That's partly because David Ellison isn't a tech mogul. But this reminds me a bit of the 2015 era when digital publishers like BuzzFeed and Vox Media told investors they weren't media companies but tech companies that made media. The bigger problem with the tech + media pitch isn't that tech and media aren't intertwined. AdvertisementThe real problem that Paramount — and just about every other big media company — has these days isn't that its tech isn't good enough.

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☆ Donors and lawmakers weren't satisfied with what President Biden had to say: Axios' Mike Allen
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDonors and lawmakers weren't satisfied with what President Biden had to say: Axios' Mike AllenMike Allen, Axios co-founder, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the 2024 presidential race, the fallout from President Biden's ABC interview, increasing calls for Biden to quit his re-election campaign, and more.

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☆ Rhaenys had to die on 'House of the Dragon' for the war to begin
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Those who have read "Fire and Blood" weren't surprised to see Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen Who Never Was, and her dragon Meleys fall to Aemond Targaryen and Vhagar. But for "House of the Dragon" to fully commit to its devastating dragon war, fought between a woman with a rightful claim to the throne and her usurper younger half-brother, Rhaenys needed to die. Eve Best and Steve Toussaint as Rhaenys and Corlys Velaryon in season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton/HBOBut despite her acquiescence, the wrong of denying Rhaenys the throne hangs like a pall over "House of the Dragon," and Rhaenyra especially. When her husband, Lord Corlys Velaryon, brings up her denial of the throne, Rhaenys says that she shuttered her ambition "a generation ago."

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☆ I lost my dream job in the US because I couldn't get a work visa. In Canada, the pathway has been much smoother.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I worked with major US news outlets during and after college and wanted to keep working in America, but couldn't secure an H-1B work visa. I spent the next five years in India, working in journalism before pivoting into a brand and communications position. AdvertisementI couldn't get a work visa in the US, but there was a clearer and more stable path to getting one in Canada. My understanding is that it's become harder to get a work visa in the US since. My work visa expires in October 2024, and I'm open to options for settling in Canada beyond that.

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☆ The Arizona primary where the MAGA movement is devouring itself
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

"He is running a very bigoted race," Hamadeh told me of Masters, "and MAGA and the America First movement is bigger than that." An anti-Hamadeh yard sign, paid for by the Masters campaign, beside one of Hamadeh's own signs in the 8th district. "This guy, he lost against Mark Kelly because he's a weirdo," Hamadeh told me. "I think that warrants some investigative journalism," Hamadeh told me. "I can't vote for you," one woman, apparently not a prospective constituent, told Hamadeh as she shook hands with him after the event, "but I'll give you a donation."

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☆ My kids lived in Slovenia for a year. When we returned to the US I felt reverse culture shock.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I'd never left the US until I moved to Slovenia, and I didn't have a passport until I was 28. America has a lot to offer kids too, but I'm so glad my kids experienced a new culture. When I first went to visit my kids' preschool in Slovenia, I accidentally wandered through the kitchen instead of the admin office. Parents in Slovenia attend preschool with kids for 2 weeksMy three-year-old, who was in the older kids' class, started two days after my first visit. In Slovenia, parents attend preschool with children for one or two weeks to help them acclimatize.

Persons: —, Britanny McAnally, I'd, We'd, we'd, don't, we're Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Germany, Slovenia, Tennessee, Nashville, Monterey , California, Slovakia, Italy, Croatia, Ljubljana, America, daycares, California, Nevada, Europe, Vilnius, Lithuania's, Garmisch, Zugspitze

☆ Hotels and offices are using an AI tool that scans what they throw in the trash to reduce their food waste and cut costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Hotels are reducing how much food they waste at their breakfast buffets by installing AI-powered cameras above their kitchen trash cans. Of this, nearly 30% was wasted in the food service sector. Food loss in the supply chain and food waste generate almost five times the total greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation sector, per the UNEP. Reducing food waste can boost a company's eco credentials — and cut costs. Winnow's clients include hotels, cruise lines, universities, and food service companies that provide professional catering services.

Persons: they're, Marc Zornes, Winnow, Zornes, Hilton, Sebastian Nohse, Hilton EMEA's, didn't, Nohse, Paul Fairhead Organizations: Service, Business, Chefs, United Nations Environmental, UNEP, Guckenheimer, United Arab Emirates Locations: East

☆ Our 2 kids co-sleep with us. We never turn them away.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Bethaney Phillips | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When he was just 8 months old, our oldest began sleeping in our bed every night. But this caused a problem: while one baby fit fine, two growing boys don't fit quite so comfortably. AdvertisementBethaney Phillips' two kids co-sleep with her and her husband. Bethaney Phillips and her husband have been co-sleeping with their kids for years. In any case, I've found it's easier to move than try to convince them they don't need us nearby.

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☆ I sent my American kids to a day camp in France. It cost $10 a day, and they learned French.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Allison Tibaldi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

When my kids were young, I sent them to an inexpensive summer day camp in France. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I thought it would be a great opportunity for my 13-year-old son, Alec, and 11-year-old daughter, Madeleine, to learn French. I found a sleepaway camp at an international school not far from our temporary home, where the kids would study French each morning and do typical camp activities each afternoon. With the kids in camp during the week, my husband and I would have adult-only time to sip rosé at wineries and bike to village markets.

Persons: —, Alec, Madeleine Organizations: Service, Business Locations: France, New York City, Italy, Provence

☆ Why you’re seeing lots of teens at work this summer — but still so many empty lifeguard chairs
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —Your kid’s summer camp is likely fully staffed. The shift is a refreshing change after the pandemic drove many teens away from working during their summer breaks. “Now I’m seeing parents pushing their kids to work again,” said Pritikin, who employs around 350 staff members each summer. Ten years ago, high school-aged camp staff made around $1,000 for an entire summer. Lifeguards prepare for the opening of the Astoria Pool in the New York City borough of Queens on June 27, 2024.

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☆ How a Seattle couple achieved financial independence in their mid-30s after paying their way through school — and why they don't want to retire early
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Mai-lan Phan and her husband, Ryan Wagoner, both 36, reached financial independence, but neither wants to fully retire early. Many Americans are working to achieve financial independence — or having enough savings or income to live comfortably for life. Advertisement"I want to be able to walk away from any job if it's not working," Wagoner said. Nerve damage in her right hand prevented her from returning to work full-time. She said their finances were solid enough from not "keeping up with the Joneses" that she could work less while her husband continued to work full-time.

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☆ I took a last-minute trip to a stunning South Carolina beach town with a laid-back vibe. The quiet beaches weren't even the best part.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Julie Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My friend and I booked a last-minute vacation to Hilton Head Island, a beach town in South Carolina . Hilton Head Island's beaches were clean and beautiful, and I loved the food scene. As a resident of South Carolina, I considered plenty of places to visit, from Myrtle Beach to Charleston. But in the end, we ultimately settled on Hilton Head Island. The beautiful South Carolina town has several white-sand beaches and world-class golf courses.

Persons: Hilton, —, Condé Organizations: Service, Business Locations: South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, Charleston

☆ 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.

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☆ Baltimore gave young parents $1,000 a month. Participants used the money to pay bills and secure stable housing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Allie Kelly | Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewFor some Baltimore families, basic income helped pay the bills: rent, groceries, healthcare, childcare, and car payments. After one year of receiving payments, participants were more likely to have housing, higher household income, and a degree than the pilot's control group. Researchers primarily focused on participants' income, housing, employment, and education outcomes in the first year of the pilot. Related storiesThe Baltimore Young Families Success Fund randomly assigned eligible applicants to the participant group or a control group. She said the cash payments helped her family secure housing along with everyday expenses.

Persons: —, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Tazhane Jordan, Jordan, Ken Paxton, Louis, Scott Organizations: Service, Baltimore Young, Abt, Business, Baltimore Mayor, American, Texas, Baltimore Locations: Baltimore, GBI, Iowa, Arizona, Houston

☆ 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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☆ I tried the McPlant, McDonald's meat-free burger, and I don't understand why American diners snubbed it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

But the meat-free burger is on menus elsewhere, including Germany, Portugal, and the UK. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDon't expect to see the McPlant returning to McDonald's menus in the US anytime soon. "I don't think the US consumer is coming to McDonald's or looking for the McPlant or other plant-based proteins from McDonald's," he said. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Joe Erlinger Organizations: Service, Food, Business Locations: Germany, Portugal

☆ How to boost your EQ at the office—even if you work remotely, according to a career expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

He cited one thing he wished he knew in his 20s that could have made him wealthier, faster. "Your personality will get you 10 times richer than your intelligence," Adcock told me. "EQ is going to get you way more money and way more opportunities for promotion than IQ," Adcock said. I interviewed Vicki Salemi, a career expert with Monster.com on ways to boost your EQ in the workplace. "It may feel a little outside of your comfort zone — that's natural," she says.

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☆ The VC that predicted a 'mass extinction event for startups' says it's time for a 'Great Reawakening'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewLast year's dearth of capital for startups forced many founders to stretch their cash runways. Efficiency is a hallmark of any good business, but Tom Loverro, an investor at 44-year-old Bay Area venture capital firm IVP, thinks startup founders should step off the brake pedal. The venture capitalist who rightly predicted a "mass extinction event for startups" over a year ago now says the worst is behind us. "We're on the cusp of a Great Reawakening for startups," Loverro wrote in a LinkedIn post. Given that the cloud software market is stabilizing and venture funding is available again to the best-in-breed startups, Loverro is telling startups with sound unit economics to increase their cash burn to speed up progress.

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☆ Online-gambling giants conquer U.S. with tactics deemed too tough for Britain
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +22 min

NYSEIn 2018, British regulators sanctioned the UK arm of online gambling giant Flutter after it failed to catch an astonishing anomaly. The United States is Flutter's largest and fastest-growing market in terms of revenue. Both online sports betting and online casinos have been legal and regulated far longer in Britain than in the United States. But in the United States, Flutter doesn't place such limits on the age group. Around a decade ago, British politicians became concerned about a rise in gambling-linked fraud and suicides involving online VIP customers.

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☆ 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.

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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."

Persons: —, Janette Ok, Kelly Kay, Arianna Hailey, Kay, Morgan Stanley, Instagram, Hailey, TikTok, she'd, Sofia Bella, couldn't Organizations: Service, Business, YouTube, Brands, Meta, Instagram's Locations: Brazil, Omdia, VidCon

☆ Why Jill Biden is unlikely to convince Joe to step down, despite mounting pressure
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jill Biden — the president's wife of 47 years — responded to criticism of her husband's age at a Manhatten fundraiser on Friday, saying the 81-year-old is "not a young man." "When he gets knocked down, Joe gets back up, and that's what we're doing today," Jill said, according to The Washington Post. Jill Biden has always publicly supported the president. However, she added that Jill and the wider Biden camp's unwavering support could be more harmful than helpful. She said this mindset extends to the Democratic party, adding that many will automatically support Biden because of a "genuine fear" that the party doesn't stand a chance with a replacement nominee.

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