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Still, one of the final (and most popular) of her upcoming performances is in Los Angeles at the Crypto.com Arena. The show is sold out, and only resale tickets are available for hopeful attendees, so we've rounded up all the ways to buy Sabrina Carpenter Los Angeles show tickets below. I've also added her Inglewood shows to the list since it's just a 30-minute drive away. If you're hoping to catch her before her tour leaves the US, I've covered the details for how to buy Sabrina Carpenter Los Angeles tickets below. Sabrina Carpenter's Los Angeles tour scheduleSabrina Carpenter will perform in Los Angeles and Inglewood on November 15, 17, and 18.

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☆ Eva Longoria had 'no idea' how investments worked when she put $6 million into 'John Wick.' 10 years later, she still gets checks in the mail.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Eva Longoria stepped in at the last minute with a $6 million investment that saved "John Wick." "I want to be making money while I'm sleeping," Longoria said of her investment philosophy. AdvertisementTen years ago, Eva Longoria became the unlikely savior of "John Wick." I love David saying, "They went to people with bankroll." AdvertisementWhat have you made off that $6 million investment?

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☆ CEO who manages $2 billion in assets: The No. 1 most important thing you can do to increase your earning power over your career
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Sallie Krawcheck | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Because, look: In terms of negotiating your salary, the right time is yesterday. Asking for a raise is one of the single most important things a woman can do to increase her total earning power over the course of her career. There are many things to negotiate for that can have value for you, and your employer, as you develop your career. These things may be of more tangible value to you tomorrow than a salary bump is to you today, because they can increase your earning power in the long run. If I hit these metrics, what kind of career progression and raise should I expect to see?"

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☆ Matthew Lillard's career ground to a halt after 'Scooby-Doo 2' flopped: 'I thought I was never going to work again'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementIn the mid-2000s, Matthew Lillard's career had reached new heights. 1 on the call sheet for the next 10 years of movies," Lillard told Business Insider. Lillard recalibrated his career when job offers dried up after 'Scooby-Doo 2'Matthew Lillard as Shaggy in "Scooby-Doo." Warner Bros. EntertainmentBefore "Scooby-Doo," Lillard's career had been a mixed bag. Dimension FilmsAfter finding a niche in horror movies, Lillard is now in something of a renaissance era.

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☆ I'm an American who's lived in South Korea for 10 years. Here are 9 things I don't miss about the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Krissi Driver | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I moved from the US to South Korea in 2013, and there are some things I don't miss about America. Here are nine things I don't miss about living in the US. There's a large US military presence in South Korea, and many Americans have brought their tipping habits with them overseas. For example, in South Korea, I've seen candidates ride around in the bed of a truck blasting their campaign theme song. When I travel outside South Korea, I'm often stunned by the slow internet speeds and spotty public WiFi.

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☆ I tried Popeyes' and Subway's new ghost-pepper sandwiches. They were inventive, but not spicy enough to give me a real scare.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Priyanka Rajput | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Popeyes and Subway recently launched their own takes on a ghost-pepper sandwich. I tried both and thought they were milder than other spicy sandwiches I've had. For the last two years, Burger King has sold a ghost-pepper Whopper and ghost-pepper chicken fries in time for Halloween. Starting in May 2023, Wendy's added its own ghost-pepper items to menus, including fries, chicken nuggets, and chicken sandwiches. Here's what I discovered when I tried the ghost-pepper sandwich from Popeyes and Subway.

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☆ The Chinese EV loved by Ford's CEO just got a lot faster
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ford CEO Jim Farley is a big fan of Xiaomi's SU7 EV — and it just got a major upgrade. The Chinese tech giant unveiled the SU7 Ultra, a high-performance electric car with a max speed of 350km per hour. AdvertisementFord CEO Jim Farley's favorite Chinese EV just got a major upgrade. Speaking on a podcast last week, Ford CEO Farley praised Xiaomi as an "industry juggernaut" and said he was a big fan of the SU7. AdvertisementWestern automakers like Ford are under pressure from Chinese electric car makers, which are expanding rapidly worldwide.

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☆ Molly Shannon says parents should change their attitude about raising teenagers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Raising teenagers can be tricky, but the right approach can set the stage for a strong relationship. AdvertisementMolly Shannon has a tip for parents dreading the day their kids turn into teenagers. AdvertisementAnd if parents find themselves battling with their teenagers all the time, they should reflect on their parenting, Shannon, 60, said. When asked how she parents adult kids, the "Saturday Night Live" alum said that it's important to start with empathy. Raising teenagers is not always easyParenting teenagers can be tricky.

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☆ I loved Trader Joe's for years — but the older I get, the more I can't stand shopping there
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Sarra Sedghi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

When I learned how to really cook, Trader Joe's frozen meals became less useful. I made frequent trips as a college student and after I graduated, but eventually, shopping at Trader Joe's became impractical for me. As someone with ADHD, I'll also admit there were plenty of times I forgot about Trader Joe's frozen meals until they were freezer-burned anyway. The crowding at Trader Joe's is oftentimes too much for meI've shopped at Trader Joe's in many larger cities, including Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama, and found a similar experience in each — crowded aisles and long lines. Trader Joe's doesn't have sales, and there are no rewards programsLoyalists shop at Trader Joe's because they love the store's products, and I get that.

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☆ Here is the letter from Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents to Judge Kaplan.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

Sometime in middle school Sam began to think more systematically and globally about ethical obligations. While he was still in high school, Sam started to think hard about the implications of utilitarianism for how he should live his life. There is great nobility in his indifference to his own happiness, but there is also great sadness for us as parents. After everything came apart in November 2022, Sam shared a lot of things with his dad and me that he had never said before. In the end, I am in no position to argue him out of his subjective experience of life.

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A little over a year into running her cleaning business, Cool Aunt Cleaners, Anna-Marie Ortiz has learned a lot about the resilience and adaptability needed to succeed as a small business owner. Matt Wolcott | CNBC Make ItOrtiz started the business in July 2023 with her last $2,000 in savings. Despite the failure, running the shop gave Ortiz lasting insights she was able to apply to her cleaning business. To drum up business, Ortiz put up flyers and handed out business cards in targeted neighborhoods. Looking aheadOrtiz has ambitious plans to expand Cool Aunt Cleaners beyond Portland and turn it into a "seven-figure business."

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☆ I was laid off and forced to retire in my 50s. I wish I'd started planning sooner, but my investment portfolio helped — and life is good.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

They have IRAs, savings accounts, and an investment portfolio to help during retirement. Like most people, I didn't really start thinking about retirement until I was past my mid-40s. With no house or vehicle payments, utilities, or property taxes, our investment income exceeds our budgeted monthly living expenses. Outside of that, we have our IRAs, savings accounts, and a small self-directed investment portfolio. Life Is What You Make ItLooking back, I wish I'd started sooner, but I was fortunate.

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☆ I've taken the Amtrak Auto Train, where you take your car with you, over a dozen times. It's great for overpackers who want to reduce driving time.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Bobbi Dempsey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I enjoy the Auto Train — it's a great way to save about 900 miles of driving on busy highways. So it's not surprising that I'm a big fan of the Auto Train, an Amtrak route unlike any other. Related VideoI've taken the Auto Train many times over the years — often accompanied by several children — and I've really enjoyed it. The Auto Train is great for families and heavy packers who want to avoid driving too much on their tripThe Amtrak Auto Train is quite comfortable. By contrast, when you travel by Auto Train, you can bring as much stuff as you can squeeze into your vehicle.

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☆ My daughter started trick-or-treating without adults when she was 6. We wanted to give her the independence we grew up with.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . My daughter, Julia, was 6 when she went trick-or-treating for the first time without me or my husband, Troy, on Halloween 2021. Eskridge with her daughter, Julia, then 6, at a neighborhood Halloween party in 2021. In 2022, Julia went trick-or-treating with two friends, one 7 and the other 8. The parent of the 7-year-old wanted to tag along, and although she was a bit disappointed, Julia went with the flow.

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☆ I tried Martha Stewart's hack for making 'the best scrambled eggs in the whole world,' and they were deliciously creamy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried Martha Stewart's favorite way to make scrambled eggs. Stewart said using clarified butter makes "the best scrambled eggs in the whole world." My scrambled eggs with clarified butter looked beautifully golden, and tasted silky and creamy. I was shocked when she revealed that she often makes scrambled eggs with the same machine that whips up her coffee. So when I heard she had a new favorite way to make the best scrambled eggs, I knew I had to try it.

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☆ I've traveled solo to all 63 US national parks. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time visitors.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've traveled alone to all 63 US national parks and have picked up lots of tips along the way. AdvertisementI've spent my 30s traveling solo on a quest to visit all 63 United States national parks. Nearly nine years later, I've visited all of the major parks in the US National Parks Service system – and to say I've learned a lot would be an understatement. I'm frequently asked for tips for new visitors who want to make the most of their time in the parks. Here are my 10 best tips for first-time visitors:

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☆ I'm a CEO who started a company and had a baby at the same time. Fatherhood has completely changed how I think about work.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Balancing family and entrepreneurship, MacKay prioritizes family time while building Cadence. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew Ross MacKay, the 33-year-old cofounder and CEO of Cadence, based in Los Angeles. I'm now the cofounder and CEO of Cadence, a salt-based electrolyte drink. This year, my daughter, Bloom, was born on March 20Mackay and his family. My family deserves me to be at my best, and to do that, I need to feel passionate about what I'm building.

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☆ I drove a $95,000 electric BMW. It has epic performance but trails Tesla and Lucid in range.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The rear of a 2024 BMW I5 M60 xDrive EV sports sedan. Benjamin Zhang/Business InsiderMy BMW I5 M60 xDrive came with a 257-horsepower electronic motor mounted at the front axle and a larger 335-horsepower electric motor at the back. The BMW 5-Series is known for its poise in the corners and power down the straight. According to BMW, the I5 M60 xDrive can sprint from 0 to 60 in just 3.7 seconds, but Motor Trend was able to do it in 3.4 seconds. With perfect 50/50 front-rear weight distribution, the I5 felt balanced and precise around the corners.

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☆ I tried Apple Intelligence for 48 hours. These are my favorite AI features so far.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I tried out Apple Intelligence on an iPhone 16 Pro Max over the first few days of its rollout. The iOS 18.1 update introduced AI tools like writing aids and photo editing on newer iPhones. AdvertisementI've been testing out Apple Intelligence for 48 hours, and it's already changing the way I use an iPhone. For transparency, I own an iPhone 14 Pro Max — an older model that can't support Apple's newly rolled-out AI features. AdvertisementThe tools aren't perfect, and Apple has said that outcomes can vary when it comes to Apple Intelligence.

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☆ Gen Z turns to TikTok to find the perfect school. Some college students are cashing in.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Gen Zs have found a more authentic resource when researching colleges: college content creators. College content creators give study advice and post snippets of day-to-day school life on TikTok. Helaine ZhaoThe rise of college content creatorsAs of October 29, there were 2.3 million TikTok videos under the hashtag "college life." The popularity of college content on TikTok has introduced a slew of content creators covering their school life. AdvertisementAt the same time, college content can also change how prospective students view a college for the worst, Greg Kaplan, a college advisor, said.

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☆ 33-year-old who left the U.S. to live minutes from the ocean in Jamaica: 'I feel like I have a better chance of longevity here'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Tiffany Grant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

I am minutes away from the ocean and one of my favorite restaurants on the island. This spring, I made the leap and moved with my two youngest kids to Negril, Jamaica. Overall, I feel like I have a better chance of longevity here. To me, the food in Jamaica tastes different from the food in the U.S. I knew only about four of my neighbors on the street and I lived in that house for seven years.

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☆ I landed my dream job, and everything looked perfect, but on the inside, I was really struggling. Moving to a remote Scottish island helped me heal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Mel Macintyre landed her dream job at a finance company in Edinburgh in her 30s. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Mel Macintyre, a business and life coach living in Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. I've been a business coach for 25 years and climbed the corporate career ladder in a typical, ambitious way. I struggled with feeling inauthentic and like I had to put a mask on at work every day. The way I was living my life was fundamentally making me ill, but I didn't want to let people down.

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☆ These are the telltale signs of a fake Hermès Birkin, according to a vintage luxury expert with 20 years of experience
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A vintage expert with 20 years of experience says there are telltale signs to spot a fake Hermès Birkin. Here's what to look out for when picking out a vintage Birkin. I've learned strategies that help me identify specific things about luxury bags, from their model to configuration, just by looking at a piece. Here are tips on detecting if the vintage Birkin you're eyeing is authentic. Edward Berthelot/Getty ImagesIf you have a Hermès Birkin, you will know that the way the leather is treated gives it an almost perfumed smell.

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☆ Hoda Kotb says that after adopting her daughters, she questioned whether she deserved them
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Hoda Kotb, 60, said she used to think that she didn't deserve her kids. AdvertisementKotb, whose treatment for breast cancer in 2007 had left her infertile, has been open about her experience as an older mother. A representative for Kotb did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours. Related storiesHaving kids later in lifeMore women are becoming parents later in life. "I've nurtured myself, as well as my partner, and during that time, acquired certain instincts and traits that will undoubtedly make me a better mother today than I would've been at 33."

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☆ At 80, Jazzercise's founder is thriving. She credits lean protein, weight-lifting, and treating herself to a daily Dr. Pepper.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She eats her protein and veggies along with a daily Dr. Pepper, her favorite treat. Lifting weights keeps her strong and prevents injuryStill a devoted Jazzercise fan, Missett stays active with strength training and walking, too. Her daily morning routine includes 20 minutes of lifting weights, and she isn't afraid to go heavy. She said the routine keeps her back healthy, and being strong helped her recover more quickly from a recent hip replacement. For some people, it's an excuse to stop doing things, but it really shouldn't be because if you keep moving, it really helps most of those things," Missett said.

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