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☆ Republican EV attacks are flooding Michigan, putting Democrats on the defensive in a critical battleground
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

EV supporters point to dozens of new EV and battery plants announced in Michigan in the last two years. Political strategists told Business Insider that the anti-EV messaging was drowning out positive ones in Michigan, putting Democrats on the defensive in a critical battleground. "We've run some advertising trying to make the massive surge of new EV manufacturing at jobs in Michigan famous, because nobody knows about them," Murphy said. But that analysis didn't account for jobs created by new EV and battery manufacturing plants popping up across the country. Democrats are hitting back on Republicans' EV attacks, arguing that the US has to build its own domestic EV manufacturing base to compete with China.

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☆ These are 2024’s top trending Halloween costumes, according to Google
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Google’s annual “Frightgeist” list has unveiled 25 costume ideas the tech giant says are “trending” in the build-up to Halloween. An attendee at this month's New York Comic Con dressed as Bob from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." Google also looked at trending kids’ costumes (topped by Red from Disney’s “Descendants”), pet costumes (“Dogpool”) and costume pairs (Deadpool and Wolverine). Google has noted a spike in searches for “green and yellow track suit” and “green track pants" for users looking to emulate Australian breakdancer Raygun. “Frightgeist” also identified the year’s top trending party theme as “Beetlejuice,” while the “spooky foods” category was topped by “mummy hot dogs.”Here are this year’s top 25 trending costumes, according to Google Trends:

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☆ Lonely Planet’s top places to go in 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Grab your passport and your sunscreen, Lonely Planet has just revealed its 30 must-visit destinations for 2025 as well as a brand-new rundown of top 10 travel trends. Cameroon, Lithuania and Fiji got nods as country destinations and Chiriqui in Panama and Valais in Switzerland were classed as regions with rizz. For cities, “number one on the list this year is Toulouse, France,” Nitya Chambers, Lonely Planet’s SVP, content and executive editor, tells CNN. Train-hopping is the top travel trend identified by Lonely Planet in this 15th edition of its best-selling “Best in Travel” book. Christopher Horsley/Getty ImagesLocal flavors and outdoor adventureThe northern Thai city of Chiang Mai weaves into Lonely Planet’s local flavors travel trend.

Persons: ” Nitya Chambers, It’s, Chambers, ”, Christopher Horsley, Chiang Mai, “, rawness, it’s, –, Justin Foulkes, Bulgaria Chiang Mai Organizations: CNN, Lonely Planet’s, Lonely, Getty, Sustainable Development, ”, Regions, Cities, Brazil Palma de Mallorca, Cameroon Lithuania Fiji Laos Kazakhstan Paraguay Trinidad & Tobago Vanuatu Slovakia Armenia Regions Low, Coastal Locations: Bansko, Bulgaria, Osaka, Japan, Edmonton, Canada, Cameroon, Lithuania, Fiji, Chiriqui, Panama, Valais, Switzerland, Toulouse, France, Puducherry, Pondicherry, Chennai, Vanuatu, Ambrym, Christopher, Thai, Pacific Islands, England, East Anglia, Turkey, Giresun, Coastal Georgia, Cities Toulouse, France Pondicherry, India Bansko, Thailand Genoa, Italy Pittsburgh, USA Osaka, Japan Curitiba, Brazil, Spain Edmonton, Cameroon Lithuania Fiji Laos Kazakhstan Paraguay Trinidad & Tobago Vanuatu Slovakia, Nepal Chiriqui, Panama Launceston, Valley, Australia Valais, Turkiye Bavaria, Germany, Anglia, Hood, Columbia, Oregon

☆ The world’s best bars for 2024 announced
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A two-level speakeasy in Mexico City’s hip Colonia Juarez neighborhood has been proclaimed the world’s best bar. Handshake Speakeasy clinched the title last night in Madrid, where a splashy awards ceremony was held by the World’s 50 Best association. The World’s 50 Best voters are a mix of industry professionals, including bartenders and food and drink writers. Named after a classic Japanese hairstyle, it was ranked the Best Bar in the Middle East and Africa this year. I also know it’s impossible to have everyone deserving of a place, mentioned on this list, so just keep doing the great things you are doing!”The world’s 50 best bars for 2024

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☆ Popular Restaurants Can Get Killed by a Michelin Star, Food Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

He then looked at the diverging fortunes of those restaurants that went on to receive a Michelin star — a signifier of excellence in the industry. By 2019, Sands found that restaurants given a Michelin star were more likely to shutter. The publicity created around an award such as a Michelin star drives interest. But he pointed out that even if they ultimately failed, the Michelin restaurants that closed in Sands' research generally had a pretty good run. In many ways, "what to do about growth" is a classic question in any business, including restaurants and hospitality.

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☆ McDonald’s president says its food is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —A day after an E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders in the western part of the United States left one dead and 10 hospitalized, McDonald’s entered full damage-control mode. “We are very confident that you can go to McDonald’s and enjoy our classics,” McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger said on NBC’s “Today” Wednesday. Most of the illnesses are in Colorado and Nebraska, and most of the people who fell ill ate Quarter Pounders at McDonald’s. “If there has been contaminated product within our supply chain, it’s very likely worked itself through that supply chain already.”McDonald’s (MCD) stock fell more than 5% at Wednesday — its worst day since the March 2020 Covid lockdown. Chipotle’s outbreak is the worst-case scenario for any restaurant chain, and McDonald’s E. coli situation appears to be limited, at least for now, to a supply issue.

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☆ Martha Stewart has the funniest reason for not wanting to do ‘The Golden Bachelorette’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Martha Stewart may be hot in the kitchen, but she’s not looking to replicate that on a dating reality show. Asked if she would date a man with as many tattoos as “SNL” alum Pete Davidson, Stewart waved the green flag. But what about dating Davidson himself? “He’s dated so many women,” Stewart said. And he’s sort of cute.”Stewart was married to Andrew “Andy” Stewart from 1961 to 1990, with whom she shares a daughter.

Persons: Martha Stewart, Andy Cohen, ”, Stewart, ” Stewart, Cohen, doyenne, Snoop, “, Drew Barrymore, Pete Davidson, Davidson, Barrymore, “ He’s, “ I’m, Andrew “ Andy ” Stewart, ” Martha, Andy Organizations: CNN, ABC, SNL, Netflix

We've tested several for our guide to the best espresso machines, and the Jura Z10 ranks as the best super-automatic espresso machine. The Jura Z10 stands alone in the sea of sub-par automatic espresso machines on the market — though not without a few shortcomings of its own. Read on for our thoughts on the Jura Z10 espresso machine. Owen Burke/Business InsiderIn the end, no fully automatic espresso machine we've tried competes with a quality semi-automatic machine and a perfectly dialed burr grinder. But if convenience is your primary concern and you have the budget for it, the Jura Z10 is the best automatic espresso machine on the market.

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☆ Carbon capture: Scientists say the slime in your dishwasher could unlock a solution to global warming
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Scientists have scoured the depths of the ocean and outer space for microbes to help slow global warming. “Unusual colors, smells, textures, and other data” can help scientists identify areas of interest, Tierney said. The World Economic Forum named microbial carbon capture as one of the world’s top emerging technologies in a June report, but the technology is still in its infancy, with companies running pilot-scale programs to test commercial viability. Carbon capture — which includes a range of technology from huge vacuum-type facilities able to suck climate pollution from the air to carbon-absorbing sponges — remains controversial as a climate solution. “That’s why these technologies make sense in places where such energy is available in a sustainable manner.”The potential uses of extremophile microbes in biotech extend beyond carbon capture, according to Tierney.

Persons: Braden Tierney, ” Tierney, —, Tierney, ”, Wilfried Weber, isn’t, Weber, ” Ara Katz Organizations: CNN —, Seed, Health, CNN, “, Volunteers, Leibniz Institute for New Materials, Economic, UN, Seed Health Locations: United States, Vulcano, Germany, dishwashers

☆ Bird flu cases in people quietly tick up, with dozens reported across 6 states
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Evan Bush | Evan Bush Is A Science Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The Summary Four new presumed cases of bird flu in farmworkers in Washington state bring the U.S. total to 31. Washington is the sixth state to report human cases of bird flu, which has spread rampantly in wild birds, poultry and cattle. Six health workers exposed to the patient reported respiratory symptoms. Webby said the virus’ spread in cows for the past 10 months has raised experts’ level of concern because cows are mammals and interact with humans frequently. Itle said cases in poultry were not unexpected in Washington state, because migrating birds passed through during summer and early fall.

Persons: ”, Amber Itle, It’s, Umair Shah, Shah, depopulating, Itle, Richard Webby, Missouri —, Webby, Jude Children’s, Milk, Peter Rabinowitz, Rabinowitz Organizations: for Disease Control, CDC, World Health Organization, Center, Studies, Jude Children’s Research, Research, University of Washington, One Health Locations: farmworkers, Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, Memphis , Tennessee, U.S

☆ Liam Payne reportedly had 'pink cocaine' in his system at time of death
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Hannah Peart | Hannah Peart Is An Intern In The Nbc News London Bureau. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, had multiple drugs in his system when he fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, several local and international news outlets have reported. An initial toxicology report revealed the British singer, who died aged 31, had drugs in his system at the time of death including “pink cocaine,” according to a report from ABC News on Monday, which cited sources. Despite its name, law officials say "pink cocaine" rarely has any cocaine in it and the pink comes from food coloring. A memorial for Liam Payne outside Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on Monday. Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates said they were “completely devastated” by his death, they said in a statement on the boy band’s Instagram account last Thursday.

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☆ For some wealthy travelers, fall is the new summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Some luxury travel agencies say more travelers are vacationing in the fall instead of summer. Fall vacations are becoming trendyMore people are booking fall-time Airbnbs for leaf-peeping destinations like Acadia National Park. Paris, France is a popular destination for fall travelers. AdvertisementEuropean countries like France are popular with fall travelers. Positano, Italy Tom Murray / Business InsiderBefore the rise of shoulder-season vacations, travelers wanted to chase the best weather, Grumbach said.

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☆ 'Swicy' items take over restaurant menus as Gen Z seeks heat
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Nearly 10% of restaurant menus have "sweet and spicy" items, up 1.8% over the last 12 months, according to market research firm Datassential. Common menu items have paired fruity flavors and chili powder, or used sauces like hot honey and gochujang, a red chili paste that's a popular Korean condiment. Courtesy: StarbucksAlthough the menu items were largely only available for a limited time, culinary experts think that the swicy trend has staying power. Buzzy, trendy menu items are more important now to restaurants, which are leaning on both discounts and innovation to attract diners and reverse declining sales. Limited-time menu items are particularly attractive to Gen Z customers, a key demographic because they account for roughly a fifth of Americans.

Persons: Randy Shropshire, trendologist Kara Nielsen, Nielsen, Jeffrey Saad, Hadar Cohen Aviram, McCormick, Cohen Aviram, Gen Zwicy Organizations: Coca, Getty, Food Institute, Box Intelligence, Sweet, Food Network, Istock, Nielsen, McCormick Locations: Chico, Thermal , California, U.S, San Francisco, Korean, Cholula

☆ Trump’s growing threats to strip broadcast licenses send chills across industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Brian Stelter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But Donald Trump’s threats are not ordinary, either. He has imprecisely but repeatedly invoked the government’s licensing of broadcast TV airwaves and has said on at least 15 occasions that certain licenses should be revoked. Trump’s threats against CBS have been particularly intense in recent weeks. The threat from any politician to revoke a broadcast license simply because they disagree with the station’s content undermines this basic freedom.”Many of Trump’s threats conflate national networks and local stations. As president, Trump also said that TV licenses “must be challenged and, if appropriate, revoked,” but nothing came of it.

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☆ The vulnerable GOP congressman convinced that economic interest voters will save him from the Trump and abortion backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

He sat down with BI to talk about the race, the national debt, abortion, and the state of his party. In an era where college-educated voters have been bleeding out of the GOP, Schweikert is increasingly an outlier, and he knows it. In order to keep looking like his district, Schweikert — a one-time conservative rabble-rouser who rode his way into Congress during the 2010 Tea Party wave — has had to make some changes. But now that Schweikert's sharing the ballot with Trump, he's not sweating that either. But while Democrats are hoping the state-level vote will boost turnout on their side and remind voters of Republicans' opposition to abortion, Schweikert sees it differently.

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Karnal, India CNN —The sun blisters the arid ground in Karnal, a district in India’s northern Haryana state, where empty houses stand testament to an acute problem that’s driving some residents to take unimaginable risks. Ankit Chaudhary says he paid an agent to help him take the 'donkey route' into the US but lost his money. His account matched that of another smuggling agent CNN spoke to in Haryana. But even if Trump wins the November election, smugglers CNN spoke to in India predict an eventual revival of the “donkey” route. “In my opinion the donkey route will never completely stop,” said the first agent.

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☆ With Tyler's kids controversy, the biggest 'Love Is Blind' drama is happening off-screen again. That's still a win for Netflix.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Social media has been flooded with chatter about Tyler's relationship with his kids on "Love Is Blind." Neither Bri Thomas nor Lovetta Thomas responded to a request for comment from BI. AdvertisementTyler has encouraged viewers to 'be patient' and wait for his responseTyler and Ashley in "Love Is Blind" season seven, episode six. As for Tyler's "Love Is Blind" fiancée Ashley, she hasn't officially commented either. NetflixThis isn't the first time the biggest drama on "Love Is Blind" has happened offscreen and been revealed via social media.

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☆ Stock market today: Indexes slide and yields rise as rate-cut outlook dims
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

On the earnings front, Tesla, UPS, and Boeing will report later in the week. AdvertisementUS stocks headed for their second losing session in a row, with major indexes slumping Tuesday morning amid a rise in bond yields. The key bond yield jumped above 4.2% for the first time since July. Boeing is also due to report on Wednesday, while UPS will report results on Thursday. Here's where US indexes stood at the 9:30 a.m. opening bell on Tuesday:Here's what else happened today:AdvertisementIn commodities, bonds, and crypto:

Persons: Stocks, —, Patrick Harker, Tesla Organizations: UPS, Boeing, Service, Treasury, Federal Reserve, Fed, Philadelphia Fed Locations: Here's

☆ Insana: The market is on a hot streak, and these factors – not the election – are driving it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Ron Insana | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Both have opined that the rally on Wall Street underscores a growing belief that former President Donald Trump will win on Nov. 5. However, I don't yet believe that Wall Street and Pennsylvania Avenue have intersected just yet. Indeed, if the stock market is anticipating a Trump victory, what might the bond market and gold market be telling us, assuming they expect the same outcome? Are those markets telling us a Trump victory would lead to higher inflation and bigger fiscal deficits? Those betting on a Trump win would be loath to say so if they follow the messages of multiple markets.

Persons: Stanley Druckenmiller, Dan Loeb, Donald Trump, Loeb, it's, Dow Jones, Kamala Harris, Trump, Ron Insana Organizations: Senate, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, Atlanta, Dow, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Nvidia, European Central Bank, Trump, stoke, Democratic, Pennsylvania, CNBC Locations: U.S

☆ He's British, she's Australian. Here's their trick to traveling 10,000 miles — with kids in tow
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Marylou Costa | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Stopover: Seoul, South KoreaPros: Seoul's street food, kid-friendly Korean Air The cinema-themed Hotel28 provides popcorn and gift packs for kids on arrival. Source: MaryLou CostaGetting to Seoul was a cinch on Korean Air, which lets parents pre-book kids' meals like pizza, hot dogs and barbecue chicken. If there's no connecting flight to your destination on the day itself, Korean Air includes a free night's stay at the five-star Grand Hyatt Incheon. Korean Air offered us a free new flight to Australia — a week later. We took a 1.5-hour flight to the beach town of Krabi, where we spent a week at the ShellSea Krabi resort.

Persons: MaryLou Costa, Costa, Grand, Krabi Organizations: London, South Korea, Korean Air, Korean, Grand Hyatt Incheon, Australia —, Don Mueang International, United Arab Emirates, Pricey, Dubai Aquarium Locations: Ingham, Australia, Queensland, Europe, United Kingdom, Seoul, South, Myeongdong, South Korea, London, Bangkok, Thailand, Brisbane, Krabi, Dubai, United, Burj, Pricey Dubai, Aquaventure, Burj Khalifa, Singapore

☆ The bond market is selling off after traders got their Fed forecasts wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Bonds have sold off as traders reassess the path of Fed Reserve rate cuts. AdvertisementThe bond market is in sell-off mode as traders reassess the path of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. That would be a big surprise to traders, with the market pricing in a 90% chance of a 25-basis point interest rate cut from the Fed next month. AdvertisementFed officials, for their part, have indicated they're likely to move cautiously, though more rate cuts are still their base case. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said she expects interest rates will fall "gradually," and Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid endorsed a "cautious and gradual" approach to cutting interest rates.

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☆ Why Everyone Is Still Mad About Inflation, High Prices: Salary Fights
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Ever since 2022, when inflation hit a 40-year high of 9%, Americans have been pissed off about the economy. Traditionally, economists (being economists) have focused on the economic costs of inflation — i.e., are price increases wiping out everyone's annual raise? In a normal economy, the small raises companies give are enough to offset the minimal inflation we typically see. In a survey of 3,000 workers, researchers found that most — a whopping 79% — just accepted the salary they were offered. AdvertisementBut now, poring over the new study, I realize I overlooked the role inflation has played in reshaping the pandemic-era workplace.

Persons: Donald Trump, didn't, —, I've, Will, we're, Aki Ito Organizations: Pew Research Center, National Bureau of Economic Research, Business Locations: American

Below, I walk through my experience with Atlas Coffee Club and how it helped expand my coffee palate. If your coffee routine has been stuck in a rut, Atlas Coffee Club promises to shake things up with coffee beans from around the world. I brewed Atlas coffee beans from different regions, including India, Guatemala and more. If you’re a coffee novice like me, still trying to refine your palate or learning something new about coffee, try Atlas Coffee Club. I used my years of commerce expertise and my knowledge of coffee and beverages to for this review of Atlas Coffee Club.

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☆ How to clean a garbage disposal, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

That’s why learning how to clean your garbage disposal on a regular basis is key to maintaining a clean and odor-free kitchen. SKIP AHEAD How I picked the best products for cleaning a garbage disposal | The best products for cleaning a garbage disposal | How to clean a garbage disposal | Why trust NBC Select? Affresh Garbage Disposal Cleaner $ 11.94 Amazon What we like Abrasivesmall size Something to note Nothing to note at this timeCotter also recommends the brand Affresh for cleaning your garbage disposal. How to clean a garbage disposalHere how our experts recommend cleaning a garbage disposal to get rid of food buildup, grime and strong odors. You should clean your garbage disposal with a store-bought cleaner, such as Glisten, at least once a month, according to Cotter.

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☆ The origins of bubble tea, one of Taiwan’s most beloved beverages
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Maggie Hiufu Wong | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

It all started with foam teaInvented in the 1980s, bubble tea (also called “black pearl tea” or “boba tea”) is a beloved Taiwan classic. Lin Hsiu Hui, product manager at bubble tea chain Chun Shui Tang, said she created the very first glass of bubble milk tea at a staff meeting in 1988. Bubble tea chain Easy Way argued in a press conference, “Why don’t you ask people to skip drinking Coke instead?”The saga was dubbed the “bubble tea for arms” incident by local media. Bubble tea 2.0Bubbleology founder Assad Khan says his first bubble tea experience was 'love at first sip.' But no matter how funky you get with the recipe, the soul of a good bubble tea has always been, well, the tea.

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