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☆ Marissa Mayer on 2024: I knew AI was going to change everything, and I'm excited to see where it goes next
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-19 | by ( Josée Rose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The former Yahoo CEO is excited that AI is finally having its moment but worries about regulation. I'm looking forward to 2024 — 12 is my lucky number, so 24 is kind of close. I feel I've been a lifelong student of AI and, really, a follower of AI. So to see AI really have its moment in 2023 — I feel like my lifelong conviction that this was going to be something that ends up changing everything has started to come into focus. And the fact that that was the area that really moved AI the furthest forward was a surprise to me.

Persons: Marissa Mayer, —, Mayer, she's, I'm, — I've, I've Organizations: Yahoo, Service, Google, Sunshine Locations: Business

☆ Marissa Mayer wants to embrace the AI race and risks — in the right way
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-12 | by ( Josée Rose | Alistair Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Marissa Mayer has worked at Google, Yahoo, and founded a startup called Sunshine. But perhaps what Mayer should be most known for is her early bet on artificial intelligence. AdvertisementAs the generative-AI race picks up speed, Mayer said we have to understand the technology's "discomfort zone." Advertisement"What happens with the artificial intelligence the West develops, versus the AI that's developed inside of China?" "The values, standards, and a lot of different things in terms of what goes into the underpinnings of AI is very different across cultures."

Persons: Marissa Mayer, Mayer, —, I've, Sundar Pichai Organizations: Google, Yahoo, Service, Business, Stanford University, Big Tech Locations: Silicon Valley, China, America

☆ How Hispanic voters’ growing political power in Nevada could offer hope to the GOP
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( John King | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“It’s amazing the political power that Hispanics are creating here in the state of Nevada,” Munoz said during a break at his Vegas restaurant, 911 Taco Bar. CNN traveled to Nevada – a key battleground next year – as part of our project tracking the 2024 campaign through the eyes and experiences of voters. And I think Biden’s done the same thing for us.”Antonio Munoz speaks to CNN's John King at his restaurant 911 Taco Bar in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yeah, that’s me.”Like Gurr, Sanchez is a Haley fan. Lombardo made inroads with Latino voters, and Padilla expects a hard fight to keep Nevada blue in 2024.

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The personnel shake-up follows growing frustration among campaign staffers over the effectiveness – or lack thereof – of the PAC’s spending. “It’s not so good,” Carol Weissert, political science professor at Florida State University, says about the state of the DeSantis campaign. To be sure, DeSantis has put in the work in Iowa, having completed his 99-county tour this week. The polling average as of Dec. 4 shows Trump with 45% support in Iowa, with DeSantis at 17% and Haley at 15%. She eclipsed DeSantis for the first time this week in Iowa in a poll by Americans for Prosperity, which is supporting her campaign, showing Haley 1 percentage point ahead of DeSantis – 17% to 16%.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Christian Ziegler, Bridget Ziegler, Zieglers, –, “ It’s, ” Carol Weissert, it’s, “, Trump, ”, ” DeSantis, DeSantis, he’ll, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie, he’s, Haley, Trump’s, Jamie Dimon, ” “ We’ve, Jacob Neiheisel, Neiheisel Organizations: Iowa, Florida Gov, GOP, PAC, Sunshine, Republican, Liberty, Florida State University, Trump, Republican Party, South Carolina Gov, New, New Jersey Gov, DeSantis, Koch, Prosperity, University of Buffalo Locations: Florida, Trump, New Jersey, Tuscaloosa , Alabama, Iowa, Georgia’s Fulton County

NEW YORK (AP) — When Paul Giamatti made “Sideways” with Alexander Payne, he stayed in a little house in the middle of a large vineyard. I told David Hemingson: We’re writing for Paul Giamatti." “He’s just the best actor,” Payne adds. Twenty years ago, Giamatti was surprisingly passed over for an Oscar nomination for “Sideways.” This time, many are predicting he’ll receive his first Academy Award nomination for best actor. If the movie does, if (Randolph) does, if Hemingson does or Alexander does — it’d be great if somebody does."

Persons: Paul Giamatti, Alexander Payne, Giamatti, Alexander, ‘, ’ ”, Thomas Hayden, ”, John Adams ”, Jerry Heller, he’s, Payne, —, Paul Hunham, who’s, Dominic Sessa, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, ” Giamatti, “, Giamatti’s, Miles Raymond of “, grouch, “ He’s, He’s, ” Payne, David Hemingson, “ I’ve, aspersions, Paul, Bartlett Giamatti, Toni, Choate, You’ll, Miles, Sessa, wouldn’t, I’m, Randolph, Stephen Asma, cackling, ’ I’m Organizations: Thomas Hayden Church, Yale, Major League Baseball, Hopkins School Locations: Napa Valley, Manhattan, California, New England, Haven , Connecticut

The world also said goodbye to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died Nov. 29. Political Cartoons View All 1277 ImagesAnother political figure who died this year was former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19. Among the entertainers who left the world this year was singer Tina Turner, who died May 24. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2023 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___Fred White, 67. A Hall of Fame forward who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final.

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☆ A wave of tenured professors leaving their highly coveted positions say the DeSantis administration is the reason they're leaving Florida
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But the political climate has led some tenured university professors to leave the state, per The Times. But for a swath of liberal-leaning professors, many of them holding highly coveted tenured positions, they've felt increasingly out of place in the Sunshine State. University of Florida law professor Danaya C. Wright told The Times that several job candidates have pulled back their interest in moving to the state. "We have seen more people pull their applications, or just say, 'no, I'm not interested — it's Florida,'" she told the newspaper. AdvertisementChristopher Rufo, a conservative activist tapped by DeSantis to become a trustee of New College of Florida, hailed the faculty departures.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, —, they've, DeSantis, Neil H, Buchanan, Sarah Lynne, Lynne, Danaya, Wright, I'm, Christopher Rufo Organizations: Florida Gov, Times, Service, Sunshine State, Republican Gov, The New York Times, University of Florida College of Law, Florida Republicans, UF, Democratic, University of, University of Florida, The Times . University of Florida, New College of Florida, Florida Locations: Florida, Toronto

☆ Ex-J.Crew exec says she used to work 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. without a break, followed by hours of phone meetings at home
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Crew's former president Jenna Lyons recalled working over ten hours a day. Lyons spoke on a recent podcast, which was released Monday. Lyons said she worked 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no breaks, then answered phone calls at home. In the podcast episode, Lyons spoke about her time leading J.Crew, during which she oversaw the J.Crew, Madewell, and Factory divisions. "When I left my job, my whole world sort of dismantled," Lyons told Time.

Persons: Crew's, Jenna Lyons, Lyons, —, She's, Lauryn Evarts, Michael Bosstick, Tim Cook's, J.Crew, Cass Bird Organizations: Service, Housewives, New, Apple, Time Magazine, Time Locations: New York, J.Crew

☆ Ousted former Speaker Kevin McCarthy says fellow GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz 'belongs in jail'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Nearly two months ago, Matt Gaetz kicked off the process to oust McCarthy as speaker of the House. McCarthy said he now thinks Matt Gaetz "belongs in jail." AdvertisementIt's been nearly two months since former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his leadership role after fellow Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz forced a House vote on the matter, and there's clearly still bad blood between the two legislators. In an interview with Politico, McCarthy said he thinks Gaetz is more fit for a penitentiary than an office at the Capitol. AdvertisementWhile it's unclear exactly what specific allegations McCarthy was alluding to, Gaetz has a history of run-ins with police and investigators.

Persons: Matt Gaetz, McCarthy, —, It's, Kevin McCarthy, Gaetz, there's, Joel Greenberg, Axios Organizations: Service, Republican, Politico, Capitol, Sunshine State, House, GOP Locations: Florida, Washington ,

☆ From ‘menty b’ to ‘grippy socks,’ internet slang is taking over how we talk about mental health
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

But for Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, simply talking about mental health isn’t always a good thing. But she has been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, Nelson told CNN, and has had her share of mental health struggles. “Mental health is part of your physical health, and I think the internet, social media, has definitely played a part in that (association),” she said. Acknowledging what they’re experiencing may even help people actually address their mental health and seek the help they need. Making a quip like “I’m going to kill myself” when feeling down or “I’m so OCD” when you just like organization can also create stigmatization around mental health, Westers said.

Persons: Natalie Williams, wasn’t, ” Williams, ’, Williams didn’t, Williams, Prosper, “, Dr, Nicholas Westers, isn’t, Erikka Nelson, Nelson, ”, it’s, ’ ” Nelson, Westers, hasn’t, ‘, ” Westers, ” There’s, ’ ” Williams Organizations: CNN, Twitter, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Lifeline Locations: Philadelphia, Nelson, New York, United States

☆ U.S. Suicides Reached a Record High Last Year
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Julie Wernau | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A suicide-prevention barrier along the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg, Fla. Nearly 50,000 people in the U.S. lost their lives to suicide in 2022, according to a provisional tally. Photo: Douglas R. Clifford/Associated PressAmerica’s mental-health crisis drove suicides to a record-high number last year. Nearly 50,000 people in the U.S. lost their lives to suicide in 2022, according to a provisional tally from the National Center for Health Statistics. The agency said the final count would likely be higher. The suicide rate of 14.3 deaths per 100,000 people reached its highest level since 1941.

Persons: Douglas R, Clifford Organizations: Sunshine Skyway, Associated Press, National Center for Health Statistics Locations: St . Petersburg, Fla, U.S

☆ 7 things to know if you're visiting Hong Kong and want to experience the city like a local
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Faye Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I was born and raised in Hong Kong. AdvertisementBorn and raised in Hong Kong, I've seen various quirks and unique behaviors that have become ingrained in the city's culture. Whether it's donning puffer jackets during mild winters or whipping out umbrellas when the sun is shining bright, there are certain things I only expect to see in Hong Kong. Here are seven things you can do to blend in like the locals in Hong Kong. Shouting out orders is essential when visiting dai pai dongs, or open-air food stalls in Hong Kong.

Persons: I've, —, it's, pai dongs, Lewis Tse, Dai pai dongs, siu, — it's, Hong Kongers, Yung Chi Wai Derek, cheung, Sham Organizations: Service, Hong Locations: Hong Kong, Canada, expats, Asia, Mong

☆ 10 most expensive places to retire in the U.S. based on home prices—over half are in California
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Housing expenses can be some of the highest costs retirees face during their post-work years — and those expenses can vary greatly by location. Based on home prices, California holds several of the most expensive places to retire, according to U.S. News and World Report's "2024 Best Places to Retire in the U.S." study. It used the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau to estimate each area's annual housing costs. Housing costs in the city have steadily risen over the past few years due to the growing population and a drop in new housing units, per the analysis. Here are the 10 most expensive places to retire in the U.S., based on home prices, according to U.S. News and World Report.

Organizations: U.S . News, U.S . Census, San Jose, San Francisco Locations: California, U.S, Puerto Rico, Jose , California

☆ Fact Check: Photo of Israeli soldier in front of graffitied building is altered
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A photograph of an Israeli soldier sitting on a chair in front of rubble and destruction has been altered to include Hebrew text on a building behind him. Welcome to hell.’It shows a soldier sitting on a chair with a cup of tea and cookies on a coffee table. The unaltered photo was posted by user Ran Ohayon on a Facebook group called “Smart Photoshop” with a caption reading, in Hebrew, “Good week champions! The bio of the Facebook group reads, in part, (translated by Google), “The smartest, wittiest, highest quality, and funniest photoshop group! The photograph has been altered to include text on the building and a coffee table.

Persons: ‘, David, Ran Ohayon, “, ” Ohayon, Read Organizations: “, Google, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Israeli, Gaza, Israel

☆ Tea, a Train and an Epic Sunrise at a Summer Retreat of the Raj
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Romy Gill | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

I’ve seen some incredible sunrises over the years, but this was something else: It was an experience that stole my heart. The entire experience at Tiger Hill lasts for about 30 to 45 minutes. For me the entire spectrum of colors during the Tiger Hill sunrise created a magical and surreal experience, with the play of light and shadow against the Himalayan peaks. The one big disappointment — both on Tiger Hill and elsewhere in Darjeeling — was the mess. Tourists leave their litter everywhere, putting these landscapes at risk: something we need to be more mindful of to preserve these sites for the generations to come.

Persons: You’d Organizations: Everest Locations: Tiger, Darjeeling —

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Warley scored 19 points, Jamir Watkins had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Florida State beat No. Florida State (4-1) extended its NCAA record to 14 consecutive overtime victories. Florida State scored the opening nine points of overtime, highlighted by Baba Miller’s steal and fast-break dunk. Green added 12 points and De’Ante Green had 10 points for Florida State, which defeated UNLV in the semifinals. Florida State called a timeout with 18.3 seconds left before Watkins drove the baseline and threw an errant pass as time expired.

Persons: — Jalen Warley, Jamir Watkins, Baba Miller’s, Darin Green Jr, Green, De’Ante Green, Cody Williams, KJ Simpson, Chandler Jackson, Julian, Watkins, Iona, ___ Organizations: DAYTONA, Florida State, Sunshine, NCAA, Seminoles, UNLV, Buffaloes, ., . Florida State, Buffs, Richmond, Simpson’s, NEXT Colorado, Sunday . Florida State, Georgia, ACC, SEC, AP Locations: Fla, Colorado, Destin , Florida, Florida, . Florida, Sunday

☆ Florida State tops No. 18 Colorado in OT to win Sunshine Slam
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

November 21 - Jalen Warley recorded 19 points and three steals and Jamir Watkins had 18 points, 11 rebounds and four thefts as Florida State produced a 77-71 overtime victory over No. Cody Williams scored 17 points and KJ Simpson added 15 points and nine rebounds for the Buffaloes (4-1). Warley made a basket 50 seconds into overtime as the Seminoles scored the first nine points of the extra session. Warley scored two baskets in a span of eight seconds during a 6-0 run that gave Florida State a 55-49 advantage with 6:39 remaining in regulation. A 3-pointer by Hammond with just under three seconds left in the first half gave Colorado a 30-27 lead at the break.

Persons: Jalen Warley, Jamir Watkins, Darin Green Jr, De'Ante Green, Cody Williams, KJ Simpson, Eddie Lampkin, Warley, Baba Miller, Chandler Jackson, Green, Williams, downcourt, Julian Hammond III, Watkins, Hammond Organizations: Florida State, NCAA, Buffaloes, Colorado, Seminoles, Warley, Thomson Locations: Florida, Colorado, Daytona Beach, Fla

☆ From black gold to green power: Texas, weirdly, is leading America's clean energy future
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

John DavisDeals like Davis' have made Texas — America's oil capital for more than a century — the top producer of renewable energy in the US. The state has long generated the most wind power and is second only to California as a solar-energy producer. The high-stakes battle for Texas' energy future is a microcosm of how tricky America's green transition is shaping up to be, especially when politics are involved. Slowing down renewable energy could cost Texas in the long term, both economically and socially. The coalition seems to be growing stronger, even as Texas politicians shift further to the right on issues beyond renewable energy.

Persons: John Davis, Davis, Greg Abbott, Critics aren't, there's, George W, Bush, Rick Perry, Abbott, Winter Storm Uri, hasn't, it's, It's, Judd Messer, Madeline Gould Laughlin, Michael Looney, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Brent Bennett, Bennett, Messer, That's, Enel's Laughlin, Enel, Sandhya Ganapathy, Catherine Boudreau Organizations: Menard, RES, Texas, Republican, Texans, Power Alliance, John Davis Texans, University of Texas, Winter Storm, ERCOT, Bloomberg, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texas Energy Fund, Advance Power Alliance, San, San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce, ExxonMobil, Chevron, West Texas Chamber of Commerce, Lone Star, EV Locations: North Dakota, Texas, America, Nowhere, Menard , Texas, Concho County , Texas, California, Menard, Austin, San Angelo, Midland , Texas

☆ A Masterpiece About a Masterpiece, for All Ages
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Joseph Luzzi | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

We label these works children’s classics, but really they’re a literary wake-up call, as books like Carlo Collodi’s “The Adventures of Pinocchio” and E.B. Roberto Piumini, a legendary Italian author of children’s stories, wrote such a book in 1987. Considered his masterpiece, GLOWRUSHES (NYRB Kids, 128 pp., paperback, $13.99, ages 9 to 12) is now out in a graceful English translation by Leah Janeczko that captures the sprezzatura and spare elegance of the original. Ostensibly, Sakumat’s assignment is to decorate the interior realm that Madurer can never leave. In truth, his colors and lines must provide the windows to an outside world that Madurer’s medical destiny cruelly denies him.

Persons: Roberto Piumini, Leah Janeczko, Carlo Collodi’s “, Pinocchio ”, Lord Ganuan, Madurer, Sakumat, Ganuan Locations: Italian, Turkish, Malatya

☆ They fell in love with Bali after visiting 3 years in a row. Step inside the sleek, modern home they built in the jungle.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Anna-Carina Tetzner and Sean Peel moved to Bali, Indonesia, from Australia right before the pandemic. AdvertisementAfter a few vacations in Bali, Anna-Carina Tetzner and Sean Peel decided it was where they wanted to live full time. Anna-Carina Tetzner and Sean Peel standing in front of their modular home in Bali. AdvertisementA modular design for DIYInstead of brick and mortar, the couple designed their own modular house that comprises steel frames and wood panels. Anna-Carina TetznerThis building method isn't all that common in Bali, Tetzner said: "In fact, we don't know of anyone who has built like us, pre-fabricated."

Persons: Anna, Carina Tetzner, Sean Peel, —, Tetzner, Peel, He'd, Carina Tetzner Peel, I've, Sean, Wells, it's, Carina, It's, They've, Amanda Goh Organizations: Service, Peel, Google, YouTube Locations: Bali, Indonesia, Australia, Ubud, Anna, Brisbane, Asia, Bali . Anna, Sunshine, Bali — Indonesian, it's Bali, agoh@businessinsider.com

These food-and-drink gifts offer outstanding value as well as deliciousness and delight. Gifts of food and drink and the trappings that go with them—a party in the making. This tart-sweet marmalade delivers the complex flavor of calamansi—a fruit that’s like lime, kumquat and tangerine all in one—grown on Oahu. There, jam master Akiko White relies on her grandmother-in-law Tutu’s recipe to produce a citrus stunner that makes a marvelous croissant topper, vinaigrette booster and cocktail brightener. Aloha Bites Tutu’s Calamansi Marmalade, $19 for 7 ounces, Zingermans.com

Persons: Martin Ramin, marmalade, Akiko White Locations: Oahu

☆ Billionaire Ken Griffin says Miami could overtake New York as a financial hub
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Citadel founder said that the city could one day overtake New York as the US' financial hub. Wall Street giants and tech CEOs are flocking to Miami, with Jeff Bezos moving from Seattle. AdvertisementKen Griffin has said that Miami "represents the future of America" and hinted that the city could one day supersede New York as a financial hub. We're on Brickell Bay, and maybe in 50 years it will be Brickell Bay North, how we refer to New York in finance," he said. The company is building a new $1 billion headquarters in Brickell Bay , Miami's financial district.

Persons: Ken Griffin, Jeff Bezos, —, Griffin, Miami's Organizations: Bloomberg, Citadel, Wall Street, Service, Sunshine State, Amazon, Florida doesn't Locations: Miami, New York, Seattle, Miami's Brickell Bay, Brickell Bay, Brickell, Chicago, Afghanistan, York, Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney on Tuesday released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion as it battles Florida Gov. Disney accounted for 263,000 jobs in Florida, more than three times the actual workforce at Walt Disney World, according to the study conducted by Oxford Economics and commissioned by Disney, covering fiscal year 2022. The jobs include Disney employees as well as jobs supported by visitor spending off Disney World property. In central Florida, Disney directly accounts for 1 in 8 jobs, and for every direct job at Disney World, another 1.7 jobs are supported across Florida, Oxford Economics said. Before control of the district changed hands from Disney allies to DeSantis appointees, the Disney supporters on its board signed agreements with Disney shifting control over design and construction at Disney World to the company.

Persons: Disney, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, “, Mike Schneider Organizations: Florida Gov, Disney, Walt Disney, Oxford Economics, Sunshine State, Central, Florida Legislature Locations: ORLANDO, Fla, Florida, Disney, Oxford, DeSantis, Southern California, Orlando , Florida, Central Florida, Orlando, Tallahassee

☆ Demonstrators in Washington back Israel, denounce antisemitism
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Jonathan Landay | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/4] Israeli Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington on Tuesday for a "March for Israel" to show solidarity with Israel in its war with Hamas and condemn rising antisemitism. We will fight for Israel. Underscoring support in the U.S. Congress for Israel, busloads of senators and members of the House of Representatives attended the pro-Israel rally. Those perpetrating the poison of antisemitism and bigotry around the world are trying to scare us," Schumer said.

Persons: Israel, Leah Millis, Marco Abbou, Israel —, ” Natan Sharansky, We'll, Sharansky, ”, Ariel Ben, Chitrit, Biden, busloads, Charles Schumer, Schumer, Erica Taxin, “ didn’t, Isaac Herzog, Herzog, Neturei, Jonathan Landay, Patricia Zengerle, Simon Lewis, Daphne Psaledakis, Daniel Wallis Organizations: Palestinian, Hamas, REUTERS, Rights, Israel, Jewish Agency, Soviet Union, U.S ., U.S, Congress, Representatives, Democratic, Authorities, Arms, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Israel, Washington , U.S, Washington, U.S, Hackensack , New Jersey, Gaza, United States, Soviet, rearm, Herndon , Virginia, Philadelphia, America

☆ How to talk to your secretly 'overemployed' friends
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

There's a secret world of "overemployed" people who are holding down multiple high-paying jobs. "Overemployed" workers use their own language and codenames on Reddit. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Taking on multiple jobs to make ends meet isn't new, but these are professionals, often making large salaries, who are making hay in the remote work sunshine. Facebook mom groups talk about DH (dear husband) or LO (little one, or kid); and on looksmaxxing TikTok they talk about mogging (being more handsome than someone else).

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