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☆ Disney World is making it more expensive to skip the lines
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Disney World is replacing its Genie+ service and individual Lightning Lane entry pass. Guests can use the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass starting July 24. AdvertisementWalt Disney World will allow guests to make ride reservations a week in advance — but there's a catch. "Walt Disney World will introduce new, simpler names to provide more clarity for everyone," a press release published Tuesday read. "Disney Genie+ service will become Lightning Lane Multi Pass, while individual Lightning Lane will now be known as Lightning Lane Single Pass."

Persons: Lightning, Lane, — Organizations: Disney, Service, Walt Disney, Disney Parks Blog, Lightning, Business Locations: Florida

Coming into and through 2019, the economy was strong and the Consumer Price Index, a key measure of inflation, was low. For some, that seemed like a bad thing — economists worried that chronically low inflation could increase the risk of future economic stagnation. The Personal Consumption Expenditures index, a slightly delayed price measure that the Fed uses for its 2 percent inflation target, similarly fell. Within a few months, inflation began to pick up. Price jumps began to moderate even in service categories, which made economists hope that the deceleration might be the real deal.

Persons: —, Biden, Donald J, Trump, Price, ” Jerome H, Powell, ” Mr Organizations: Fed, Consumer, Federal Locations: Covid, Ukraine, blowups

☆ YouTube dominates streaming, forcing media companies to decide whether it's friend or foe
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

But media companies such as Netflix, Disney and Warner Bros. Those competing truths have led media and entertainment companies to concoct a wide array of strategies to combat the growing threat. John Lamparski | Getty ImagesEarlier this year, YouTube Chief Executive Officer Neal Mohan announced that users watch more than 1 billion hours of YouTube content on TV screens each day. Disney has made bespoke YouTube content for its new preschool series "Disney Junior's Ariel," which debuts June 27, to introduce the mermaid character to kids. That's YouTube 2.0."

Persons: Rich Greenfield, it's, Tara Walpert Levy, Nielsen, John Lamparski, Neal Mohan, Michael Nathanson, Kevin Mayer, Disney, Brittany Broski, LightShed's Greenfield, isn't, John Keeble, Mayer, That's, Ariel, Winnie, " Mayer, NBCUniversal, NBCUniversal's, Nathanson, MrBeast, Jimmy Donaldson, Monica Schipper, we've, Broski, David Livingston, incentivizes, Michelle Khare, Gilbert Flores Organizations: Alphabet's YouTube, Hollywood, YouTube, it's, Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros, Getty, Google, Comcast, Media, ExCel, Entertainment, Bloomberg, Amazon, Nickelodeon, HBO, Penske Media Locations: U.S, —, York, Hollywood, London, That's, Los Angeles, Brittany, Anaheim , California, AdSense

☆ Gen Z's Most Trusted Source for News: Online Comments Sections
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Gen Zers, it turns out, are "not on a linear journey to evaluate the veracity of anything." In other words, Gen Zers know the difference between rock-solid news and AI-generated memes. For Gen Z, checking what other people are saying in the comments isn't shallow. The aim is to reach Gen Z readers where they live — scrolling through the comments — and turn them into subscribers. But I'll confess that I worried about the idea that Gen Z checks the comments to decide what to believe.

Persons: Z, Gen, Yasmin Green, Gen Zers, they're, Zers, Jigsaw, it's, they've, bros, influencers, Beth Goldberg, Jigsaw's, It's, Goldberg, Donald Trump, Trump, Z's, Ukraine —, They're, David Rothschild, I'm, ruefully, Adam Rogers Organizations: Media, Google, CNN, The New York Times, Times, NYPD, Research, Microsoft Research, Pew Research Center, Facebook, Business Locations: New York, Ukraine, Russia

☆ I saved thousands on my wedding by focusing on the details that mattered the most
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Tessa Campbell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

With around 120 guests, we saved thousands. I traded an expensive wedding cake for chocolate fondueThe tiered wedding cakes we looked at cost up to $1,000. I saved thousands by buying fake flowers over real bouquetsAccording to The Knot, real flower bouquets cost an average of $2,800 in 2023. Upholding a wedding budget was hard enough without planning a trip on top of it. Sticking to a budget is wedding planning 101, but strategic spending was how we made our dream wedding into reality.

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Container ships are berthed at PSA's Pasir Panjang Terminal in Singapore July 15, 2019. Global port congestion has reached an 18-month high, with 60% of ships waiting at anchor located in Asia, maritime data firm Linerlytica said this month. SEVERE CONGESTIONSingapore, the world's second-largest container port, has seen particularly severe congestion in recent weeks. "The peak season, which traditionally starts in June, was advanced by a full month, causing ocean freight rates to soar." Container freight prices from Asia to the U.S. and Europe have tripled since early 2024.

Persons: Edgar Su, Linerlytica, Yemen's, Jayendu Krishna, Drewry, PortCast, Niki Frank, Dimerco, Jonathan Gold, Judah Levine, Jared Bernstein, Gene Seroka, Peter Sand, Jeslyn Lerh, Lisa Baertlein, Lisa Barrington, Miyoung Kim, Kim Coghill Organizations: REUTERS, Retailers, Ships, Drewry Maritime Advisors, Singapore, Singapore's, Port Authority, Drewry, Keppel, Tuas, Maersk, DHL Global, Asia, Descartes, National Retail Federation, Container, U.S ., of Economic Advisers, U.S, DHL, Thomson Locations: Pasir Panjang, Singapore, SEOUL, SINGAPORE, Asia, Africa, Malaysia's Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Shanghai, Qingdao, China, South Korea, U.S, Europe, U.S . East Coast, U.S . West, of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Seoul

☆ Jain Global, the most anticipated new hedge fund in years, is about to make its debut. An architect of the manager explains how it will be different.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

The launch of Jain Global has dominated industry gossip since its founder left Millennium Management, where the 53-year-old Jain was Izzy Englander's right-hand man, in late 2022. And more specifically, scalability without incremental cost," Jonathan Barton, the firm's chief operating officer, said in an interview with BI. Starting from a clean sheet of paper gave Jain Global certain advantages, said one senior banker who worked closely with the new manager as it built out its teams and systems. 3Forge, a specialty-software provider, worked with Jain Global to build the interface that connects all the systems for PMs, the risk team, and management. In five to 10 years, Jain Global hopes it won't need a sprawling business-development function because a strong talent pipeline will have developed inside the firm.

Persons: —, Bobby Jain's, Jain, Izzy Englander's, It's, Morgan Stanley, Griffin's, Steve Cohen's Point72, Michael Gelband's, redemptions, Jonathan Barton, Barton, — Barton, it's, Bobby, Paul Enright, Sam Kellie, Smith, David Hochberg, Enright, Hochberg, there's, Jon Caplis, Caplis, they're Organizations: Service, Jain Global, Millennium Management, Business, UBS, Citadel, Bank of America, Meru Capital Group, Jain, Credit Suisse, Viking Global, Macquarie, Investors, Bloomberg Locations: Singapore, Balyasny, New York, Houston, London, Hong Kong, York, Lane, Meru, Asia, PivotalPath

☆ Don't skip that happy hour: Why losing work friendships is bad for everyone
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Madison Hoff | Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

With the rise of remote and hybrid work following the pandemic, work relationships have forever changed. AdvertisementHow workplace connections have changedWith remote work, developing a work-spouse relationship is much more difficult due to limited in-person interactions. Still, Pillemer said, relationships aren't all lost with remote work. AdvertisementWigert noted that work best friends, work spouses, and similarly strong work connections can lead to being "more engaged, productive, and committed to their organization." What is your experience with work friendships, work spouses, and loneliness at work?

Persons: Erin Mantz, Mantz, Zeno, skews, they'll, Ben Wigert, Wigert, Vicki Salemi, Salemi, Julianna Pillemer, Pillemer, Joseph Fuller, Fuller, X, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, New York University, Harvard's Business School, Work Initiative

☆ Insider Today: Making junk food healthier
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Kylie Kelce and her husband, y'know, the former Philadelphia Eagles power player Jason Kelce, are outnumbered at home. Now, he's on a mission to develop new recipes for ultra-processed meals in the hopes they'll be healthier. Combine two steps with these 10 face moisturizers with SPF — and skip burned lips with a good SPF lip balm. More of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor in chief of life, in New York.

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☆ Copa America 2024 predictions: Who will win it all, how far will the U.S. go? Our writers’ picks
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( The Athletic Soccer Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

Click here to follow Copa America on The Athletic and get relevant stories in your personalized feed. AdvertisementMelanie Anzidei: Winning a second Copa America in a row would solidify Argentina’s place as one of football’s greatest teams. With both nations tied on a record 15 Copa America titles each, I’ve got my fingers crossed for a meeting in the final. Cardenas: Luis Diaz scored four goals at the 2021 Copa America, leading Colombia to the semifinals. GO DEEPER The Radar – The Athletic’s Copa America 2024 scouting guideTell us one thing you really want to see happen…Cardenas: The Copa America is such an important tournament for South American countries.

Persons: Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi, Will Vinicius Junior, Paul Tenorio, I’m, Felipe Cardenas, Messi, Carl De Souza, Jeff Rueter, Melanie Anzidei, Joshua Kloke, Brazil —, Thom Harris, Marcelo Bielsa, I’ve, Tenorio, Lionel Messi Cardenas, Lionel Messi Rueter, Lautaro Martinez Anzidei, Julian Alvarez Kloke, Luis Diaz Harris, Darwin Nunez, Cardenas, Luis Diaz, Diaz, It’s Messi, Vinicius, Gustavo Pagano, Vinicius Jr’s, Harris, … James Rodriguez, Nestor Lorenzo, James Rodriguez, Josh, Jeremy Reper, Enzo Fernandez ’, Yaser, Colombian Phil Foden, Paul, I, Piero Hincapie, Bayer, That’s, Hincapie, Dario Osorio, Alexis Sanchez’s, He’s, Osorio, Santiago Gimenez, Jonathan David, Europe’s, Snagging, … Cardenas, Leon Bailey, Michael Miller, Osorio dazzles, holdovers, Eduardo Vargas, Peru’s Paulo Guerrero, Vargas, Ricardo Gareca’s Organizations: Copa America, The Athletic, Reigning, Argentina, Messi, Saudi, AFP, Getty, Brazil, Guatemala, Inter Milan, C, Uruguay, Group, Colombia, Tenorio, Watford, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Premier League, The, Midtjylland, Feyenoord, Canada, Copa, South, U.S, Reggae, MetLife, United, London, Paraguay, Red Bull Arena Locations: United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, U.S, Saudi Arabia, Miami, —, Uruguay, Mexico, Colombia, The U.S, Chile, Colombian, England, Asprilla, Ecuador, Chilean, Denmark, Lille, Rueter, Jamaica, Barcelona, Copa America, Spain, Cardenas, Italy, Venezuela, Senegal, France

☆ I booked a weeklong trip to a mystery destination. I had a lot of fun, but I'd do a few things differently next time.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Andrea G. Preziotti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The company then sent me a trip proposal, which provided a few clues about the city I'd be traveling to. Related storiesBecause the tour company didn't note the terminal information on the envelope, I had no choice but to open the card in the car, which was underwhelming. Andrea G. PreziottiI also enjoyed the other trips Journee booked for me, including a drive along the countryside to a small village southeast of the city. Andrea G. PreziottiAlthough I enjoyed the group excursions, I worried that I wouldn't have enough time to explore the city on my own. Next time, I would book with a friend and have a more direct conversation with the tour company about having more time for independent exploration.

Persons: —, Booking.com, Andrea G, Preziotti, Journee, hadn't Organizations: Service, Business, Newark Airport, UNESCO, Fado Museum Locations: Newark, Lisbon, Alcântara

☆ President Biden’s Distrust Challenge
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( David Leonhardt | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The voters likely to decide the Biden-Trump rematch don’t participate in most elections. They are irregular voters who tend to skip primaries and midterm elections but do often turn out for the country’s highest-profile campaign — a presidential election. Nate Cohn, The Times’s chief political analyst, explained this phenomenon in a recent article. President Biden leads Donald Trump among Americans who are highly engaged with politics, Nate noted. Yet less engaged voters are so dissatisfied with the country’s condition that they prefer Trump by a wide enough margin to give Trump a small overall lead.

Persons: —, Nate Cohn, Biden, Donald Trump, Nate Organizations: Biden, Trump

CNN —Two of tennis’ biggest stars have announced that they will skip the Olympic Games in Paris next month. 3 Aryna Sabalenka told reporters in Berlin at the Ecotrans Ladies Open she was skipping the Olympics, citing WTA tournament participation requirements and her health. The Belarusian had struggled with a stomach illness during her French Open quarterfinal loss to Mirra Andreeva on June 5, her first defeat before the semifinals of a major since 2022. Jabeur leaves the court after her French Open quarterfinal loss to Coco Gauff. Raducanu had dropped out of French Open qualifying to work on building her fitness.

Persons: Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva, Roland Garros, …, ” Sabalenka, “ It’s, ”, Jabeur, Coco Gauff, Garros, ” Jabeur, “, Emma Raducanu, Raducanu, ” Raducanu Organizations: CNN, Olympic Games, Roland, Games, Wimbledon, WTA, Olympics, “, French Locations: Paris, Berlin, Belarusian, Ukraine, Rothesay

☆ Woman accuses former Olympic swim coach of sexually abusing her as a teen and USA Swimming of failing to stop it
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Amy Simonson | Eric Levenson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

He also founded the Bernal’s Gator Swim Club, an amateur swim club, and coached Le from 2006 to 2010. In February 2016, USA Swimming permanently banned Bernal for his abuse of an unnamed “Athlete A,” the lawsuit states. The suit accuses Bernal, USA Swimming and other defendants of violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Further, the lawsuit accuses Bernal of sexual abuse and the others of negligence. USA Swimming is not a defendant in the lawsuit.

Persons: CNN —, Amanda Le, “ Amanda Le, Joseph Bernal, Bernal, Le, ”, Scott Leightman, ’ ’, Larry Nassar, Jon Little, ” Little, Nassar, doesn’t, Amanda, “ Amanda, Kimberly Stines, Little Organizations: CNN, of Fame, Court, Fordham, Harvard, American Swim, Hall of Fame, Swim, Le, Boston Globe, ’ ’ CNN, USA, Olympic, Paralympic Committee, Gator Swim, New, Stines Locations: Massachusetts, USA, New England, Bernal’s

☆ Shein's CEO is so low-profile his employees don't even recognize him: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Meghan Morris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewFast-fashion giant Shein is gearing up for its widely-anticipated debut as a public company. But one key figure has stayed out of the spotlight: CEO Xu Yangtian, also known as Sky Xu. Even Xu's own employees don't recognize him in the office, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday. As a public company CEO, he'll be expected to participate in regular updates — UK companies are not required to have quarterly earnings calls, but most do — and interact with investors. Loyalty to China under scrutinySo far, Shein's public face has been executive chairman Donald Tang.

Persons: —, Xu Yangtian, Xu, Chris Xu, Shein, Frances Townsend, Townsend, he'll, Jack Ma, Donald Tang, Bear Stearns, Tang Organizations: Service, TikTok, Business, China Morning Post, Wall, Bloomberg, Shein's, Street, Shein, Milken, Pacific, Financial Locations: Guangzhou, London, China, Shanghai, Beijing

☆ IRS: Taxpayers may avoid a penalty by making a second-quarter estimated payment by June 17
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The second-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is June 17, and you could owe a penalty if you don't send a payment, according to the IRS. You typically owe estimated tax payments for income without withholdings, such as from contract jobs, freelancing or gig economy work, or if you run a small business. But quarterly estimated tax payments are not just for the self-employed or small business owners, experts say. You must make quarterly estimated tax payments if you expect to have at least $1,000 in tax liability or more on your 2024 return. For the 2024 tax year, the estimated tax deadlines are April 15, June 17, Sept. 16 and Jan. 15, 2025.

Persons: Kelly Renner Organizations: Finance, Biden, Partners Locations: Augusta , Georgia

Because the event is a festival and not just a one-off concert, buying Electric Forest tickets is a bit more complex than simply picking a seat. Electric Forest 2024 festival scheduleElectric Forest 2024 begins June 20 and continues through June 23 in Rothbury, MI. Date City Vivid Seats prices StubHub prices June 20 Rothbury, MI - $466 June 21 Rothbury, MI - $412 June 22 Rothbury, MI - $1,166 June 23 Rothbury, MI - - June 20-23 Rothbury, MI $433 $332How to buy tickets for Electric Forest 2024 festivalWhile original tickets are sold out, some Electric Forest tickets are still available from verified resale outlets, including Vivid Seats and StubHub. While original Electric Forest tickets are sold out, as of this writing, StubHub has general admission tickets starting at $332 for the four days. Check out Electric Forest's full lineup, schedule, campground map, and more at the Electric Forest website.

Persons: Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, John Summit, Dom Dolla, StubHub, Ben Bohmer, Subtronics, Charlotte De White, Umphrey's McGee, Atliens, Barclay Crenshaw, Cassian, Chase, G Jones, Green, Kenny, Mau, Neil Frances, Rawayana, Sammy Virji, Sara Landry, Vini, Whyte Organizations: Business, Electric, Madison House, Vivid, Sherwood Court, John, Seven Lions Locations: Rothbury , Michigan, Rothbury , MI, Rothbury, MI, StubHub, multipacks

☆ 11 mistakes that can ruin your hot dogs, according to chefs and grilling pros
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Whenever possible, spend a little extra on all-beef hot dogs. It's sometimes worth it to splurge a little on name-brand hot dogs. Evannovostro/ShutterstockGrillers on a budget might be tempted to add bargain-priced hot dogs to their cart, but a truly sublime hot dog starts with quality meat. Tim Hollingsworth, the chef and owner of Otium in downtown Los Angeles, told Business Insider that you'll end up with a tastier dog if you skip the cheaper brands. He recommended keeping an eye out for natural, all-beef hot dogs, which usually aren't that much more expensive and are available in just about every supermarket.

Persons: Tim Hollingsworth Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Maintenance and repair costs can be an unwelcomed surprise for first-time homeowners. Here are some ways to avoid bill shock
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Experts say the "hidden costs" of owning a home, especially repairs and maintenance, can come as a shock for homeowners. Based on that calculation, Bankrate estimated, annual maintenance costs in some of the states with the highest home prices — like California, Hawaii and Massachusetts — can go over $26,000 annually. Keep your 'critical eye' as a homeownerOnce you become a homeowner, it will be important to keep up with routine maintenance in your house. To avoid surprises, try to regularly inspect your home and look for spots or corners that may need to be fixed. While homeowners are "the most critical" of a house when they're buying, they often don't keep the "critical eye" after moving in, said Hicks.

Persons: Alex Marrero, " Marrero, expats, Marrero, Angi.com, they're, Angie Hicks, Bankrate.com, Massachusetts —, you've, Jeff Ostrowski, Hicks, Dan Bawden, That's, Bawden, Tom Grill Organizations: Finance, Bankrate.com, CNBC, National Association of Realtors, Legal Eagle Contractors, Co Locations: Coral Springs , Florida, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Bellaire , Texas

☆ I've traveled to many of the most popular spots in Italy. Here are the 4 places I'd return to and the 2 I'd skip next time.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Michelle Swinea | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

While working on an Army base in Vicenza, Italy, I got to visit many of the country's hot spots. I'd love to return to places like Vicenza, Verona, Florence, and Cinque Terre. 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 . AdvertisementWhile working on the US Army base in Vicenza, Italy, I had the unique opportunity to visit many of the country's most popular destinations.

Persons: I'm, — Organizations: Army, Service, US Army, Cinque Terra, Business Locations: Vicenza, Italy, Verona, Florence, Cinque, Venice, Pisa

Former President Donald Trump will address some of the world's most powerful corporate leaders on Thursday, albeit with some notable absences. So here's what we know: Out of the 17 corporate spokespeople who replied to CNBC, four said their CEOs planned to attend: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and Edison International CEO Pedro Pizarro. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, for instance, will reportedly be at the G7 summit in Italy. Representatives for Woods and Bastian did not reply to questions about why their chief executives won't be attending the meeting. Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry and Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will also not be there, spokespeople told CNBC Thursday.

Persons: Donald Trump, Bank of America Brian Moynihan, Joe Biden's, Jeff Zients, —, Jamie Dimon, Jane Fraser ,, Brian Moynihan, Pedro Pizarro, Trump, Steve Schwarzman, Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, Sara Armbruster, Darren Woods, Ed Bastian, Morgan Stanley, Ted Pick, James Gorman, Lynn Good, Solomon, Larry Fink, Satya Nadella, Woods, Bastian, Fink, Nadella, Lachlan Murdoch, Corie Barry, Dave Calhoun, spokespeople Organizations: Bank of America, White, Business, CNBC, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Jane Fraser , Bank of America, Edison International, Trump, Blackstone Group, ExxonMobil, Delta Air, Duke Energy, BlackRock, Microsoft, Fox Corp Locations: Washington , DC, Trump, Italy, Washington

☆ 'Hit Man' was meant to be set in Houston, but switched to New Orleans because of tax incentives
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Director Richard Linklater told Texas Monthly that "Hit Man" was originally set in Houston. According to a consultant for the film, the location was moved to New Orleans for a tax incentive. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe setting of "Hit Man" was changed from Houston to New Orleans because of tax incentives, according to a report by Texas Monthly. "Hit Man," Netflix's latest comedy, is based on a 2001 article by Texas Monthly writer Skip Hollandsworth about Gary Johnson, an undercover hitman who operated in Houston.

Persons: Richard Linklater, —, Skip Hollandsworth, Gary Johnson, Houston . Johnson Organizations: Texas, Service, Texas Monthly, Business Locations: Houston, New Orleans, Texas, Houston .

☆ I spent 12 days seeking Costa Rica's highlights, from the Cloud Forest to the Nicoya Peninsula. I'd revisit 3 places in a heartbeat but one tourist trap I'll never fall into again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewMy partner and I decided to splurge on a vacation to Costa Rica for a milestone birthday celebration this year. Costa Rica boasts 5% of the world's biodiversity, with white sand beaches and lush jungles to explore — a huge draw for us as animal lovers. My partner captured drone footage of our rafting trip down the Rio Celeste in Costa Rica. We chose to take a night walk that included a coffee and chocolate tour. I suggest a dedicated night walk tour, which usually begin at dusk, for a chance to see sloths and other creatures, rather than a gimmicky coffee and chocolate tour offered by many locations.

Persons: —, It's, Costa, Rio Celeste, Rio, Sergio Ortiz, Katherine Tangalakis Organizations: Service, Central, Business, La Fortuna, La, El, Costa Rica — Locations: Costa Rica, Central American, Costa Rica's, San Jose, La, Arenal, Monteverde, Santa Elena, Paquera, Montezuma, Nicoya, Rio Celeste, La Fortuna, Tigre, Puntarenas, artsy, El Tigre, Costa Rican

I tested the Shark Matrix Plus in my 1,650-square-foot home over the course of six months. Read on for my full experience testing the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum. Lauren Savoie/Business InsiderThe Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum has four main components: the robot, its self-emptying docking base, a vacuum attachment, and a mopping attachment. I notice a significant difference in how the carpeting looks after a 15-minute standard clean versus a 45-minute Matrix clean. AdvertisementThe bottom lineI've been using the Shark Matrix Plus for weekly cleanings for nearly a year now.

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☆ How Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open by beating his biggest opponent: His body
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

More specifically, it’s Alcaraz’s body, but also his mind — to the extent that it so often dictates how his body feels. AdvertisementAlcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish star who makes tennis fans gasp like no one else can, beat Alexander Zverev of Germany on Sunday to win his first French Open title. Alcaraz’s first French Open is a triumph of perseverance (Frey / TPN via Getty Images)A year ago, it was anything but inevitable. GO DEEPER Game, Set, Match: Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win first French OpenThe weeks before the French Open had been filled with doubts. Alcaraz at the 2021 ATP Next Gen finals, which he won, beating Sebastian Korda in the final.

Persons: there’s, Carlos Alcaraz’s, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev of, Philippe, Chatrier, Alcaraz’s, Frey, TPN, physiotherapists, ”, Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz, That’s, Sebastian Korda, Julian Finney, Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic, Djokovic’s relentlessness, Djokovic, Sinner, Andrey Rublev, Jan, Lennard Struff, J.J, Wolf, “ I’m, “ It’s, Clive Brunskill, He’d, “, Zverev, Alain Jocard, cramp, We’re, ” Zverev, hadn’t, Roland Garros, Tim Goode, Antonio Borga, Dan Goldfarb Organizations: PARIS, Mousquetaires, Getty, U.S, ATP, Miami Open, Wimbledon, Getty Images, Australian, Rio, The Athletic Locations: Italian, Alexander Zverev of Germany, South America, Indian, Paris, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, AFP, Eurasia

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