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☆ Cheryl Cole pays tribute to Liam Payne, condemns ‘abhorrent’ reports about his death
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Liam Payne’s former partner, Cheryl Cole, paid tribute to the late singer in a statement on Friday in which she pleaded for sensitivity in coverage of his death. Payne and Cole, a recording artist and former judge on the UK version of “The X Factor,” were in a relationship between 2016 and 2018. In a video shared on YouTube in 2023, Payne shared his appreciation for Cole and talked about the love and affection he felt for Bear. He’s growing up far too quickly,” Payne shared at the time. He’s a wonder.”Cole wrote of her concern their son someday seeing media reports about his father’s death.

Persons: Liam Payne’s, Cheryl Cole, Payne, Cole, Bear, ” Cole, Liam, “ Liam, “, ” Payne, ” Organizations: CNN, YouTube Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina

☆ How longevity drugs for dogs could lead to healthier human lives
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Sarah Andersen | Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Could one pill help us live longer? Scientists and investors are racing to find a drug to slow aging, trying things like metformin and rapamycin. But the breakthrough might not come from humans.

☆ I went back to work 4 weeks after giving birth. I had dizzy spells from how exhausted I was.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Mary Sauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After my first child was born, I thought I'd be able to work a modified schedule. Upper management never approved it, and I had to return to work four weeks after giving birth. Unfortunately, the pay cut I would be taking meant I needed to get back to work as soon as possible. Related storiesI went back to work when my daughter was 4 weeks oldDuring my first shift back, I was dangerously exhausted. Because I was working in a hospital, I was on my feet most of the day and found myself experiencing dizzy spells.

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☆ My husband and I take turns going on solo international trips without our kids. The arrangement works for us both.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My husband and I started to take turns going on solo international trips without our kids. We love the arrangement and I came back from my trip feeling refreshed and like a better mom. Growing up, my mom would work really hard, save money, and then take me with her on trips around the globe. This new chapter of solo adventuring helped me feel like my old selfMy first solo international trip as a mom was to Nepal. AdvertisementMy husband and I are already planning our next overseas trips in 2025.

Persons: —, I'd, else's, Feng Wei, couldn't, me incredulously, He'll Organizations: Service Locations: Japan, Bhutan, Nepal, Asia, Patagonia, Australia

☆ Netflix just had a blockbuster quarter, and its Asia strategy had a big role to play in it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

At 19%, Asia Pacific had the largest revenue growth rate of all regions this quarter. Local content strategy and investment in original content is boosting Netflix's competitive edge. Company executives and industry experts say growth in Asia had a role to play as well. Revenue growth in North America and Europe, Middle East, and Africa was tied at 16% each. 'Persistence in Asia'Some industry experts who reacted to Netflix's earnings also pointed to its local content creation strategy.

Persons: —, You've, Gregory Peters, Ben Silverman, Silverman, It's, Dan Da Dan Organizations: Netflix, Service, Company, Asia, CNBC, Media Partners Locations: Asia Pacific, Asia, Japan, Korea, Thailand, India, North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa

☆ Millions lose power every year because of extreme weather. Here’s how experts say we can prevent it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Ella Nilsen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

This ability to get electricity from one part of the country to another is ever more important as America’s grid is lashed by increasingly extreme weather. Extreme weather isn’t the only reason the grid needs to expand. “We run a VHS grid for a Hulu economy.”America’s grid is actually three grids: the Eastern and Western interconnections, plus the independent Texas grid. The physical electrical lines connecting all of the systems are fragile and outdated, experts told CNN. Clements cautioned that even a bigger grid can’t solve all the challenges posed by climate change-fueled extreme weather.

Persons: Cary Kottler, ” Kottler, Helene, Milton, ”, Allison Clements, “, you’ve, Clements, ” Clements, Rob Gramlich, Ariel Horowitz, Horowitz, Biden, Jennifer Granholm, there’s, Hurricane Helene Organizations: CNN, Texans, Pattern, Energy, “, Energy Department, DOE Locations: Uri, Texas, California

☆ Apple Intelligence will drive an upgrade cycle, but it won't happen until it's released: Gil Luria
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailApple Intelligence will drive an upgrade cycle, but it won't happen until it's released: Gil LuriaGil Luria, D.A. Davidson Managing Director, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk Apple iPhone demand and why recent demand data might be misleading.

Persons: it's, Gil Luria Gil Luria, D.A Organizations: Apple Intelligence, Davidson, Apple

☆ Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang's combined wealth gains this year equate to the 7th richest person in the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang have collectively gained $150 billion this year. AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang have collectively grown over $150 billion richer this year, a figure that exceeds Warren Buffett's net worth. Huang, the CEO and cofounder of Nvidia, has gained $75.6 billion in net worth this year, second only to Zuckerberg. AdvertisementThe two tech titans have gained a combined $152 billion this year, which alone would make them the 7th richest person on earth. Zuckerberg and Huang's joint wealth has jumped to $324 billion —more than Coca-Cola ($301 billion) or Netflix ($295 billion) were worth at the end of Thursday trading.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, —, Warren, Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Huang, rade, Nvidia's microchips Organizations: Nvidia, Netflix, Service, Meta, Bloomberg, Amazon, Investors

☆ BlackRock's ETF chief says 75% of its bitcoin buyers are crypto fans new to Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"It was for the ETF wrapper," she told CNBC on stage at the Permissionless Conference in Utah. The total market cap of all eleven spot bitcoin ETFs now tops $63 billion, with total flows of nearly $20 billion. Of the 80% of direct investors, Cohen told CNBC that 75% had never before owned an iShare, one of the best-known and largest ETF providers on the planet. "As it turns out, we have done a lot of education of crypto investors on the benefits of the ETP wrapper." Before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission green-lit spot bitcoin funds in January, investors had a few ways to buy and custody cryptocurrencies.

Persons: Samara Cohen, Cohen, Bitcoin, Coinbase, bitcoin ETPs Organizations: BlackRock, CNBC, Permissionless Conference, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission Locations: U.S, Utah, Wall

A high-yield savings account provides more rewards than a typical savings account, with no risk. I missed out on $1,200 in the five years before I opened a high-yield savings account. That's the feeling I get every time I check the balance of my high-yield savings account. Compare Today's RatesWhy I chose a high-yield savings accountI've had a savings account since college, but I didn't always have a high-yield account. How I chose my high-yield savings accountNowadays, there are lots of high-yield savings accounts on the market, many with no minimum requirements and no fees.

Persons: you'd, I've, I'd, Ally Organizations: Ally Bank, Federal Reserve Locations: it's, Ireland

☆ A man who started CrossFit in his 80s now does 100 push-ups a day
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He does 100 push-ups and also planks six days a week, and his doctor told him to keep going. AdvertisementJim Dreeben has always been active, but it wasn't until he was in his 80s that he took up CrossFit. Dreeben, a retiree in Riverhead, New York, now does weekly CrossFit sessions and 100 push-ups six days a week, he told Business Insider. Dreeben does CrossFit with people half his ageDreeben was an active kid, and as a teen he did shotput, wrestling, and general workouts. He loves telling people he does CrossFit because it raises eyebrows.

Persons: Jim Dreeben, —, Dreeben, didn't, CrossFit, hasn't, he's, It's Organizations: Service, Dreeben Locations: Riverhead , New York, Long Island, New York City

☆ There's a frothy cocktail that could move markets higher, says Trivariate’s Adam Parker
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThere's a frothy cocktail that could move markets higher, says Trivariate’s Adam ParkerTrivariate’s Adam Parker and Morgan Stanley’s Ellen Zentner, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss markets, election uncertainty in the market and earnings season.

Persons: Trivariate’s Adam Parker Trivariate’s Adam Parker, Morgan Stanley’s Ellen Zentner

☆ People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful goal. But a little more investment in your community may make a big difference, said Dr. Gail Saltz, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. One in 5 adults in the United States reported feeling loneliness “a lot of the day yesterday,” according to Gallup data released Tuesday. Building back deeper, more intimate connections may feel hard to do quickly to address your loneliness, but turning your attention to invest in your community may be one small thing you can do to help, Saltz said. Even small daily interactions with strangers in a coffee shop can help boost your mood when you're feeling lonely.

Persons: Gail Saltz, Vivek Murthy, Dan Witters, Gemma Hughes, Saltz, they’ve, ”, John Duffy’s, ” Duffy, “, ” Saltz, wera, ” Hughes, Duffy, they’re Organizations: CNN, Presbyterian Hospital, Gallup, Gallup National Health, University of Leicester School of Business, Invest, Getty, Engage Locations: United States, United Kingdom, Chicago

☆ Crypto PAC money backs Utah Senate candidate and others across U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCrypto PAC money backs Utah Senate candidate and others across U.S.CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos reports on the millions of dollars spent by crypto interest groups in the 2024 election to elect industry-friendly candidates nationwide.

Persons: CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos Locations: Utah

☆ Higher tariffs could increase domestic investment in factories, says Barclays' Julian Mitchell
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHigher tariffs could increase domestic investment in factories, says Barclays' Julian MitchellJulian Mitchell, Barclays managing director, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss US-Mexico tariff winning and losing stocks, what higher tariffs could mean for the economy, and more.

Persons: Julian Mitchell Julian Mitchell Organizations: Barclays Locations: Mexico

☆ U.S. cyberspace and digital ambassador discusses election security
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailU.S. cyberspace and digital ambassador discusses election securityNathaniel Fick, U.S. ambassador at large for cyberspace and digital policy, discusses cyber risks and security for the upcoming U.S. elections.

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☆ Asia markets open mixed as investors await China economic data, assess Japan CPI
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Anniek Bao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The skyline of the central business district in Beijing on August 13, 2019. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP)Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed Friday, as investors awaited key economic data from China and assessed Japan's inflation numbers. China's third-quarter GDP is expected to come in at 4.5%, as estimated by economists in a Reuters poll, compared with 4.7% growth in the prior quarter. China is set to release its house prices index for September at 9:30 a.m. local time. Japan's headline inflation for September came in at 2.5%, while core CPI — which excludes fresh food prices — rose 2.4% year on year compared with Reuters estimates of 2.3%.

Persons: WANG Zhao Locations: Beijing, AFP, Asia, Pacific, China

☆ Still see pockets of opportunity in the Chinese market: Maybank GWM
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailStill see pockets of opportunity in the Chinese market: Maybank GWMEddy Loh of Maybank Group Wealth Management says the willingness of the Chinese government to support the economy helps to put a floor to valuations in the market, and that dividend plays in China remain attractive.

Persons: Eddy Loh Organizations: Maybank, Wealth Management Locations: China

☆ Prologis: Here's why Morgan Stanley remains 'positive' on the warehouse giant's stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPrologis: Here's why Morgan Stanley remains 'positive' on the warehouse giant's stockRonald Kamdem, Morgan Stanley head of U.S. REITs research, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange to discuss why national office vacancy is remains high, opportunities in REITs despite the trend, and more.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Ronald Kamdem Locations: REITs

☆ AI is driving semiconductor industry, says CEO Electronics at Merck KgaA
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAI is driving semiconductor industry, says CEO Electronics at Merck KgaAKai Beckmann, a member of the executive board and the CEO Electronics at Merck KgaA, discusses the use of AI in the semiconductor industry.

Persons: Merck KgaA Kai Beckmann Organizations: Merck, Merck KgaA

☆ Why Andrew Garfield’s flirty appearance on ‘Chicken Shop Date’ has the internet abuzz
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —On Friday, Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield finally appeared on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s latest episode of “Chicken Shop Date,” her popular long-running YouTube interview show that takes place, date-style, over a meal at a local chicken shop in London. “I think that we… There’s something going on,” Dimoldenberg told Garfield in the clip. “I actually believe that, maybe, we could’ve” gone on a real date, off camera. The obvious current of electricity between Garfield and Dimoldenberg has had the internet hungry for more after footage of several flirtatious encounters between the two went viral online. By the end of Friday’s episode, Garfield said that they should consider this interview “date” to be just “a practice round.”“I feel we should do it again actually,” Garfield said.

Persons: Oscar, Andrew Garfield, Amelia Dimoldenberg’s, Garfield, ” Dimoldenberg, you’ve, they’ve “, ” Garfield, ”, “, Dimoldenberg, “ I’m, Jennifer Lawrence, Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, She’s, he’s Organizations: CNN, Golden Globes Locations: London, Garfield, British

☆ I traveled to Bali with my husband and young kids to decompress. 2 years later, we're still here.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alison Emerick | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Alison Emerick and her husband traveled to Bali for a break on their way home to Colorado. They settled into Bali life quickly, with two young kids, and didn't want to leave. AdvertisementWe settled into Bali life quicklyAs the weeks went by, and life slowed down, we realized we really liked it here. The author, her husband, and two kids embrace Bali life. The author loves how easy it is to pick up the kids from school and head to the beach as a family.

Persons: Alison Emerick, —, It's, we're, Alison Emerick Bali, we've, We've, I've, We're Organizations: Service, Singapore American School, manta Locations: Bali, Colorado, Singapore, Singapore ., Indonesia, Sanur, Canggu, Penida, Komodo, East Java, Ubud, Overdevelopment, Rivers

☆ 'Monsters' actor Leslie Grossman says she won't contact the real-life witness she plays, or visit the killers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" adapts the murder trial of Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez. AdvertisementLeslie Grossman said she purposely did not contact Judalon Smyth after being cast to play her in Netflix's "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story." "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," which follows the 1990s trials of Lyle Menendez and Erik Menendez for the murder of their parents, saw early success too, topping Netflix's top 10 charts for two weeks. Judalon Smyth, played above by Leslie Grossman, was a witness in the Menendez brother's first trial. Cooper Koch, who played Erik Menendez in "Monsters," seems to be the only cast member to meet the real-life subjects of the show.

Persons: Lyle, Erik Menendez, Lyle Menendez, Leslie Grossman, Judalon Smyth, Grossman, Smyth, —, Jeffrey Dahmer, Menendez, Menendez brother's, Jerome Oziel, José Menendez, Kitty Menendez, Oziel, Ted Soqui, Cooper Koch, Richard J, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Koch, Variety, Ryan Murphy Organizations: Service, Netflix, BI, Getty, Variety, Donovan Correctional Locations: California

☆ Sinwar’s death offers an opening to end the war in Gaza – and a test for Netanyahu
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Dan De Luce | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

After a yearlong manhunt, including help from U.S. intelligence agencies, Israeli troops stumbled upon him during a routine patrol, Israeli officials said. Yahya Sinwar in Gaza city on Oct. 18, 2017. Now a cease-fire, the return of hostages and even the withdrawal of Israel Defense Forces from Gaza could be within reach, former officials said. One of the hostages Hamas took on Oct. 7 was an 85-year-old peace activist, Yocheved Lifshitz, who was later released. She told to the Israeli newspaper Davar about encountering Sinwar in the maze of tunnels under Gaza.

Persons: Yahya Sinwar, Benjamin Netanyahu, “, ”, Bruce Riedel, ” Sinwar, Atia Darwish, Sinwar, Biden, ” Dennis Ross, Ross, they’re, Antony Blinken, ” “, Blinken, Matthew Miller, Aaron David Miller, Netanyahu, Sinwar’s, Burcu Ozcelik, Israel, Ghaith Al, Yocheved Lifshitz Organizations: Israel, Hamas, CIA, Biden, Washington Institute for Near, Israel Defense Forces, Gaza, United Arab, State, Carnegie Endowment, International, Royal United Services Institute, Lebanese, Hezbollah Locations: Gaza, Israel, Iran, U.S, Lebanon, United States, United Arab Emirates, London, Palestinian, Hamas, Qatar

A Georgia grand jury indicted a teenage boy and his father on dozens of charges, including murder, in connection with a mass shooting last month that killed four people at Apalachee High School, officials said Thursday. His father, Colin Gray, was indicted on 29 counts, including second-degree murder, second-degree cruelty to children, involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct, according to records from the Barrow County District Attorney's Office. Colin Gray at Barrow County courthouse, in Winder, Ga., on Sept. 6, 2024. Colin Gray is being held in the Barrow County jail and his son is being held in a juvenile detention center in Gainesville. Barrow County District Attorney Brad Smith said last month Colin Gray's charges marked the first time in state history a parent of a suspected school shooter was charged.

Persons: Colt Gray, Colin Gray, Brynn Anderson, Gray, Brad Smith, Colin Gray's, Mason Schermerhorn, Christian Angulo, Richard Aspinwall, Cristina Irimie Organizations: Apalachee High School, Attorney's Office, NBC Locations: Georgia, Barrow County, Winder , Georgia, Winder , Ga, Barrow, Gainesville

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