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☆ Election Live Updates: Democratic Support for Harris Snowballs as She Starts Her Bid for President
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Peter Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

The tight timeline will magnify any missteps Ms. Harris might make but also minimize the chances for a stumble. And in a race that Mr. Trump had been on a trajectory to win, Ms. Harris immediately becomes the ultimate X-factor. She was making the argument for herself but the logic applies to Ms. Harris, too. Her day job is not nearly as demanding as Mr. Biden’s, and she can barnstorm the country at a pace far faster than Mr. Trump has undertaken. And while Ms. Harris did not carve out a reputation in California as an outspoken progressive — her tagline as D.A.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald J, Biden’s, Harris, Trump, Biden, Nikki Haley, Mr, ” Erin Wilson, Harris’s, She’s, Trump’s, Dave Sanders, —, Scranton Joe, ’ Harris, Yuri Gripas, Hillary Clinton, Erin Schaff, Reid J, Epstein Organizations: Democratic, Trump, Democratic Party, Republican, Trump Republicans, Democrats, The New York Times, Committee, Mr, New York, The Trump, Biden, Black, ABC, Fox News, Republicans, Air Force, Senate Locations: Europe, Manhattan, New, California, San Francisco, Milwaukee

☆ In Silicon Valley, Where Trump Made Inroads, Democrats Are Now Invigorated
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Erin Griffith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In recent weeks, many Democrats in Silicon Valley had kept uncharacteristically quiet as prominent technology leaders — including Elon Musk and the investors Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz — endorsed Donald J. Trump for president. Even though Democrats had long been a dominant force in Silicon Valley, some were unenthusiastic about supporting President Biden, who was unpopular in the tech industry. They wanted to see if Mr. Biden could change the narrative around his struggling campaign. And those who were vocal in their support — such as the tech investor Reid Hoffman — faced attacks. Across the tech industry, the floodgates immediately reopened.

Persons: Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz —, Donald J, Trump, Biden, Reid Hoffman —, ”, Nihal Mehta Organizations: Elon, Mr, Democratic, Eniac Ventures Locations: Silicon Valley, New York

☆ I'm a luxury wedding caterer in the Hamptons. Here's the biggest difference between Gen Z and millennial weddings.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She told Business Insider the biggest difference she's witnessed between Gen Z and millennial weddings comes down to life experience. Courtesy of Hamptons Aristocrat"I would say most of my wedding couples are slightly older, and it might be a Hamptons thing," she said. AdvertisementAnd unlike some Gen Z couples, they might be able to afford exactly what they want. Gen Z couples opt for 'safer' options like plated chicken and fishA plated piece of salmon on a white plate. "They really, really know what they want," she said.

Persons: —, Lexi Ritsch, Gen Z, Ritsch, James Beard Organizations: Service, Hamptons, Business, Pew Research Center, Data USA, Michelin Locations: New York, Palm Beach , Florida, East Hampton

Emergency call systems in at least three states were hit by the widespread CrowdStrike technology outage, although most major U.S. cities avoided problems overnight. In Oregon, some 911 centers, hospitals, airports, and public safety and emergency management agencies had major effects, said Erin Zysett, a spokeswoman for the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. teams are working very fast to apply the fixes that CrowdStrike has provided, and those impacts are being mitigated quickly,” she said, adding that statewide alert systems and public safety incident tracking systems were mostly unaffected. Emergency dispatchers in Portland, Ore., were forced to work without the help of crucial computer systems for several hours and had to work “manually,” Mila Mimica, a city spokeswoman, said in a statement. As of 6 a.m., however, the computer systems were back to working normally.

Persons: Erin Zysett, ”, ” Mila Mimica Organizations: Oregon Department of Emergency Management Locations: U.S, Oregon, Portland ,

The Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility for a rare drone attack in central Tel Aviv that crashed into a building near the United States Embassy branch office early Friday, killing at least one person and wounding eight others. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesman, told reporters that Israel’s defense systems had apparently picked up the drone but failed to register it as a threat. The Israeli military said the drone had likely flown from Yemen, where the Houthis are based, before approaching Tel Aviv from the coast. Video posted on X and verified by The New York Times shows what appears to be a unmanned aerial vehicle approaching west of Tel Aviv, followed by a blast at the location of the strike. The two sides offered differing accounts of the type of drone used in the attack.

Persons: Daniel Hagari, Admiral Hagari, Nasruddin Amer Organizations: United States Embassy, The New York Times Locations: Iran, Tel Aviv, Yemen

☆ Vintage photos show what summer on Martha's Vineyard looked like decades ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tourists have flocked to Martha's Vineyard for over 100 years for summer getaways. By the 1950s, Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard was a popular spot for Black families. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNothing screams summer in New England quite like a day trip to the shores of Martha's Vineyard — something tourists have been doing for well over 100 years. First inhabited by the Wampanoag people, Martha's Vineyard has been a playground for the ultrawealthy ever since whaling captains began building impressive homes there between 1830 and 1845, The New York Times reported.

Persons: —, Vineyard Organizations: Service, The New York Times, Business Locations: Oak, New England, Martha's

☆ 3 of the biggest wedding food trends you'll see everywhere this summer — and 2 that are on their way out
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tomatoes are one of the biggest wedding food trends this year, especially for events during the late summer. Hamptons Aristocrat's tomato truck and display of dishes. "We have this new truck called the Tomato Truck," she said. "It's a red 1941 pickup truck, and we do a beautiful grazing station for the cocktail hour on it. "I think brides and grooms, and brides and brides, and grooms and grooms, are feeling like they can be a little more out of the box with their menus, and that's so fun to us," she continued.

Persons: Ritsch, it's Organizations: Hamptons Locations: Italy

The Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility for a drone attack in central Tel Aviv that crashed into a building near the U.S. consulate early Friday, killing at least one person. No alarms were activated in the attack, the Israeli military said earlier in a statement. The Israeli military official said it was possible that the country’s defense systems had registered the drone but misidentified it. Ron Huldai, the mayor of Tel Aviv, said the city was on heightened alert. The man was found in his apartment and had shrapnel injuries, the Tel Aviv police said in a statement.

Persons: Yahya Sarea, Ron Huldai, ”, Zaki Heller, Roee Klein, Witnesses, Matthew Mpoke Bigg, Aaron Boxerman, Ronen Bergman Organizations: Tel, Hamas, Tel Aviv police Locations: Iran, Tel Aviv, U.S, Yemen, Israel, Red, Lebanon, Gaza

In a rare breach of Israel’s multilayered air-defense system, a drone fired by the Houthi militia in Yemen slammed into an apartment building near the United States Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv early Friday, killing at least one person and wounding eight others. Pentagon officials expressed doubt that the drone had specifically targeted the U.S. building, an attack that analysts assessed had possibly been an attempt by the Houthis to strike anywhere they could in Tel Aviv. The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia that has been attacking ships in the Red Sea, claimed responsibility for the strike on the city of 450,000 people. No air-raid sirens warned residents before the drone crashed into the building, causing an explosion that jolted people from their sleep, shattered windows and left shrapnel scattered on the streets. “We are investigating why we did not identify it, attack it and intercept it,” Admiral Hagari said on Friday.

Persons: Daniel Hagari, Admiral Hagari Organizations: United States Embassy, Pentagon Locations: Yemen, Tel Aviv, Iranian, Red

☆ These 10 U.S. states have America’s worst economies in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Scott Cohn | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

That is why CNBC looks at state economies in ranking America's Top States for Business. We consider economic growth and job growth. We measure the breadth of each state's economy by looking at how many major corporations are headquartered there. Some states are at the top of their economic game — home to America's 10 best state economies. JB Pritzker, and all the major rating agencies have the state in their "A" categories for the first time in years.

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We talked to several experts to help estimate the cost of creating a will and other estate planning documents. Average costsJack Hales, an estate and probate attorney at Hales and Sellers, said the cost of your estate plan can vary widely depending on what you need done. These frequently require notarization, which comes with a small fee, but other than that, they cost nothing but the cost of the paper on which they are written. Small changes using a lawyer may cost you a few hundred dollars, while updating your will through an online platform may only cost you $20. FAQsWhat is the average cost of creating a will?

Persons: Patrick Hicks, Hicks, Jack Hales, Hales, Sellers, Erin Bury, Rochelle Schultz, Weinstock Manion, it's, you'll, Notarization, Indrika Arnold, Will, Bury, who's, they're Organizations: Trust, Will, Bury, Financial, The Colony, National Council, Aging, Inc Locations: San Francisco, Topeka, Chevron

☆ Israeli Military Says It Is Investigating Explosion in Tel Aviv
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Erin Mendell | More About Erin Mendell | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The authorities in Tel Aviv said they were responding to reports of an explosion in the central part of the city early Friday morning that injured at least two people. Zaki Heller, a spokesman for Israel’s national emergency service, also known as Magen David Adom, said in a statement that its hotline had received a report at 3:21 a.m. that an object had exploded in a building. The Tel Aviv District Police said that a large number of forces were responding. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear, but the Israeli military said in a statement that it was looking into reports that there had been “an aerial target.”The two injured people were “lightly wounded” by shrapnel and were conscious, the emergency service’s statement said.

Persons: Zaki Heller, David Adom Organizations: Tel, Tel Aviv District Police Locations: Tel Aviv

☆ Must-visit road trip food stops in every state
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Road trips are a perfect opportunity to travel to new places and check out the best local spots. We looked at popular road-trip restaurants conveniently located by main highways. From soul food in Alabama to Texas barbecue, these road trip food stops are worth a try. Road trips are often filled with long-haul drives and convenience-store snacks. Business Insider looked at highly rated restaurants in each state that mentioned road trips or were conveniently located near major highways.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Alabama, Texas

☆ The key to earning more money, switching careers, and getting sober for this millennial: going back to college at 32
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's not an exaggeration to say going back to school changed Erin Vaughan's life. Advertisement"It is truly one of the hardest things I've ever done, but the most rewarding thing," Vaughan told Business Insider. AdvertisementShe's among a growing number of older adults who have decided to return to school later in life to give themselves another shot at higher education. On top of that, a report from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation on the state of higher education in 2024 found that "adults' interest in pursuing some form of higher education is at the highest level" the organizations ever recorded. The high cost of college is also a key factor as to why many Gen Zers have chosen to skip higher education altogether, instead choosing to pursue careers that do not require college degrees.

Persons: It's, Erin Vaughan's, Vaughan, —, I've, she's, hasn't, doesn't, Xer, Zers Organizations: Service, Business, BI, National Bureau of Economic Research, Gallup, Lumina Foundation, Vaughan Locations: Los Angeles

☆ One of New York City's last surviving Gilded Age mansions is for sale for $65 million — see inside the historic home
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

An Upper East Side mansion built during the Gilded Age is for sale for $65 million. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOne of Manhattan's last surviving Gilded Age mansions — spanning about 18,000 square feet with a marble foyer, three terraces, and 14 fireplaces — is on the market for $65 million. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Oleg Cassini, Jackie Kennedy's, —, John H, Duncan, Elias Asiel, Ulysses S, Grant Organizations: Service, Business Locations: New York City

☆ I'm a conservative who moved from California to Texas during the pandemic, but I only stayed 2 years before moving back to Orange County.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But Nickens only stayed in Texas for two years before returning to California because she missed the weather and access to nature. I moved from the Inland Empire to Orange County in 2016 after my daughter graduated from high school. I really didn't want to be left behind. I didn't realize how much I really loved being outside until I moved to Texas. I really, really missed the beach.

Persons: —, Heather Nickens, Nickens, I'm, Dallas, Abbott, I've Organizations: Service, Business, Labor, Angels Locations: Orange County , California, Dallas, Texas, California, Houston, Inland, Orange County, Austin, Galveston

☆ Meet the Roadmap Generation: High-achieving Zoomers are taking an aggressive, long-term approach to planning their careers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementBusiness Insider spoke with two members of the Roadmap Generation and several of the HR professionals and executives who hire and oversee them. Many members of the Roadmap Generation are trying to set themselves up for future financial success by starting and stoking their portfolios early. Ambitious young professionals are prioritizing skills development early in their careers in the hopes of finding future success. Tom WernerFor all of their clear-eyed assuredness, however, the Roadmap Generation is also open-minded and curious, older bosses said. Dhunjisha agreed and suggested there's a simple way for a company to keep its Gen Z employees long-term.

Persons: —, Javi Galarce, Galarce, Z, Astad Dhunjisha, Dhunjisha, Gen Z's, Gen Z, Gen, Cassie Fields, Fields, Dia Dipasupil, Austin Curtis, Curtis, We're, Mark Pierce, Pierce, Tom Werner, Zers, Jon Hill Organizations: Service, University of Iowa, Business, Deloitte, University of Oklahoma, Wyoming Trust Locations: Texas

☆ I tried every kind of fries at In-N-Out, and I'll only order them animal-style in the future
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I went to In-N-Out for the first time and tried every kind of burger. I also tried every kind of fries, from the classic fries to the "not-so-secret menu" animal-style fries. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . On a trip to Austin, I tried every single kind of fries on In-N-Out's menu, from its standard salted fries to "well-done" and animal-style. So even though I didn't love most of the fries on its menu, I would travel across the country to have my favorite kind again.

Persons: —, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Austin, West Coast

☆ Will Ferrell doesn't know why he used to be embarrassed about his real name. We asked a clinical psychologist for her take on it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Will Ferrell said it was "excruciating" to be called "John" on the first week of school. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . It was especially awkward for Will Ferrell, as he had to deal with being called by his real name: John. "On the first day of school, the teacher would be like, 'John Ferrell,' and it was so embarrassing to me to have to say, 'Here. But I go by Will, I don't go by John,'" Ferrell told Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Tuesday's episode of the MeSsy podcast.

Persons: Will Ferrell, John, Barbie, —, John Ferrell, Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Jamie, Lynn Sigler, John William Ferrell Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Billie Eilish gets annoyed when her brother puts his dirty shoes near her face. An expert says there are pros and cons to working with siblings.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewLike most siblings, brother-sister duo Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell have had their fair share of tiffs. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementThe siblings' partnership started in 2015 after O'Connell wrote "Ocean Eyes." How to mix family and businessMixing family and business can be tricky, but Eilish and O'Connell aren't the only ones who have made it work. AdvertisementMarlo Lyons, a career and executive coach, told Business Insider about some of the benefits of working with family.

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☆ Will Ferrell was embarrassed by his real name at school. An expert says insecurities about one's name can affect your self-esteem.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Persons: Will Ferrell, John, Barbie, —, John Ferrell, Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Jamie, Lynn Sigler, John William Ferrell Organizations: Service, Business

☆ 13 successful people who got their start working in fast food
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Áine Cain | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos got his start working the grill at McDonald's. Jeff Bezos worked at McDonald's as a teenager. In Cody Teets' book "Golden Opportunity: Remarkable Careers That Began at McDonald's," Bezos revealed he worked the grill and that the job taught him responsibility. Business Insider previously reported that Bezos worked at McDonald's over the summer when he was a teenager — and that Bezos' father had also been a McDonald's employee. He had a lot of teenagers working for him, and he kept us focused even while we had fun."

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Amy Harris, Bezos, Cody Teets, —, Teets Organizations: Forbes, Business Locations: McDonald's

☆ Biden introduces Zelenskyy as Putin in latest major flub
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

President Joe Biden had a major mix-up while speaking at a NATO summit on Thursday. The 81-year-old president introduced Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy as Vladimir Putin. AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin in a cringeworthy moment at a NATO conference on Thursday. "Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin."

Persons: Joe Biden, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, Zelenskyy, Biden, —, Putin Organizations: NATO, Service, Business Locations: Ukraine

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. "I understand why President Biden wants to run. Related storiesBusiness Insider reached out to the Biden campaign and Welch's office for comment. AdvertisementOn Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado stopped short of calling for Biden to withdraw from the race but said it was something that needed to be discussed. Eight House Democrats have already called on Biden to drop out.

Persons: —, Sen, Peter Welch, Joe Biden, Biden, Welch, Biden's, Donald Trump, Democratic Sen, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Bennet Organizations: Service, Vermont Democrat, Washington, Democrat, Business, Democratic, CNN, Senate, Eight, Democrats, BI, Biden, Trump Locations: Vermont

This week, the 28-year-old venture capital firm debuted a new pair of funds totaling $2.3 billion, a substantial sum during an abysmal time for the industry's fundraising efforts. The European-born firm is structured in a way that investors across continents invest out of the same funds. The new funds include $800 million to invest at the early stage and $1.5 billion to invest in growth. Those figures are slightly down from the firm's last fundraise, when it collected $900 million for an early-stage fund and $2 billion for a growth fund. That year, Index saw seven portfolio companies go public at a market cap of more than $1 billion, including Roblox and Robinhood.

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