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☆ Record amount of buy now, pay later purchases expected on Cyber Monday, with many coming from shoppers' phones
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

More shoppers are using buy now, pay later, with $993 million in sales using the method expected Cyber Monday. This year, more shoppers than ever are using buy now, pay later options that let buyers pay for purchases in installments — and more often than not from their cell phones. And come Cyber Monday, Adobe forecasts a record-breaking single day of buy now, pay later spending — $993 million. AdvertisementBuy now, pay later is available in many online stores via partnerships with companies like Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna. A recent Harvard Business Review report found that buy now, pay later consumers spent an average of 10% more per purchase than they did without the option.

Persons: Vivek Pandya, BNPL Organizations: Adobe, Adobe Digital, Harvard Business

☆ Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine U.S. dollar
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. At a summit of BRIC nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of "weaponizing" the dollar and described it as a "big mistake." Trump said there is "no chance" BRIC will replace the U.S. dollar in global trade and any country that tries to make that happen "should wave goodbye to America." Research shows that the U.S. dollar's role as the primary global reserve currency is not threatened in the near future. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after meeting Trump, without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on Canada.

Persons: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Trump, Claudia Sheinbaum, Justin Trudeau Organizations: U.S ., United, IMF, Trump, U.S, Research, An Atlantic Council, Canadian Locations: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Russian, Moscow, America, Mexico, Canada, United States

☆ My sister and I have wildly different vacation styles. Dragging her family on my kind of trip backfired, but it also brought us closer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Alesandra Dubin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementMe and my family love high-end luxury travel but my sister and her family aren't used to it. We went on a big group trip, and I chose to go to a luxury resort that was right up my alley. My sister's family seemed bored and out of their comfort zones at times, but we all bonded. AdvertisementThe posh trip was a great bonding experience even though I don't think my sister and her family were fully sold on it. But the truth is, I could tell my sister's family was a little bored.

Persons: Julia Goldin, Alesandra Dubin, they'd, weren't Organizations: Star, del Locations: Mexico, del Sol, Cabo San Lucas

☆ My husband and I have two incomes and no kids, so I've opened college savings accounts for my nephew and nieces
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Candace Nelson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementSince I don't have children, I opened college savings accounts for my two nieces and one nephew. It's a college savings account, but I won't force them into college; they can do what they want. Their parents don't also need to spend their Saturday teaching a kid how to hold a tennis racket. To further support their parents, I opened college savings accounts eight years ago for my nieces and nephew. But I want them to progress toward that degree because auntie's money won't last forever.

Persons: It's Organizations: University of Minnesota, Western Washington University

☆ Travel news: The world’s most lovable cities for 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN —In travel news this week, Disney’s newest cruise ship, ideas for Christmas cheer, plus the top-tier cities most loved around the world. London wows for 2025The 2025 World’s Best Cities report, compiled by marketing consultancy Resonance in collaboration with market research company Ipsos, ranks cities on what it defines as their livability, lovability and prosperity, all totting up to an overall score. The top 10 “most lovable” is a who’s who of must-visit metropolises, six of which are in Western Europe. Disney’s newest cruise shipVideo Ad Feedback We got an inside look at Disney's newest cruise ship 02:39 - Source: CNNDisney says it takes about five years and thousands of people to build a ship like Disney Treasure, the newest offering in its cruise line.

Organizations: CNN, London wows, London, United Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines and United, CNN Disney, Disney, LAX, puma Locations: London, Western Europe, lovability, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Rome, Barcelona, Spain, Madrid, Dubai, Berlin, there’s Singapore, Greenland, Nuuk, Newark , New Jersey, Britain, North Korea

☆ I spent 33 hours flying to Tanzania. One thing I did before the trip made the journey manageable.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementMy journey from Denver to Zanzibar, Tanzania, took about 33 hours and included four flights. The best thing I did was get a credit card with lounge access. I bought a new travel pillow, downloaded podcasts and shows, and wore comfy outfits, but the best thing I did was get a travel credit card. AdvertisementI got a credit card with airport lounge accessBefore heading to Tanzania, I had visited an airport lounge once on my way to New Zealand. Other perks, such as access to luxury hotels and a TSA PreCheck or Global Entry statement credit, helped me justify the credit card fee.

Persons: Monica Humphries Organizations: Capital, Venture, TSA, Etihad, Washington Dulles International Locations: Denver, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Colorado, Japan, New Zealand, Ethiopia

☆ Michigan shocks No. 2 Ohio State for 4th rivalry win in a row: What went wrong for Buckeyes?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( The Athletic College Football | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

By Austin Meek, Cameron Teague Robinson and Ralph RussoCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Michigan extended Ohio State’s rivalry misery by upsetting the No. It’s the Wolverines’ fourth consecutive win against Ohio State, their longest winning streak in the series since 1988-91. With a Big Ten title a long shot, Ohio State would thus be left fighting for an at-large bid in the 12-team College Football Playoff. GO DEEPER Michigan, Ohio State players and police involved in postgame fight after shocking upsetHere are some immediate takeaways from Michigan’s upset win:Michigan owns Ohio StateIn Michigan’s past three victories against Ohio State, these teams were on relatively equal footing. For this Michigan team, which lost five games, to beat this Ohio State team as a three-touchdown underdog is one of the biggest upsets in the history of the series.

Persons: Austin Meek, Cameron Teague Robinson, Ralph Russo COLUMBUS, Dominic Zvada, It’s, Sherrone Moore, Will Howard, Michigan’s, Moore, — Austin Meek, J. Organizations: Ralph Russo COLUMBUS , Ohio —, Buckeyes, Ohio, Wolverines, Ohio State, Michigan, FOX College Football, Big, Penn State, Maryland, Nittany Lions, Purdue, Football Locations: Ralph Russo COLUMBUS , Ohio, Ralph Russo COLUMBUS , Ohio — Michigan, Ohio, Michigan, Indianapolis, Oregon, Indiana, Ohio State, — Austin Meek , Michigan

☆ Longtime Tesla investor Ross Gerber on why Musk's ties to Trump might not boost the EV maker
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementTesla investor Ross Gerber doesn't think Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump will benefit the EV maker. Gerber says Tesla stock should be trading around $200, about 40% lower than current levels. Ross Gerber, a Tesla bull and the president of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, thinks the electric vehicle maker faces big challenges ahead, even as optimism about Musk's ties to Trump has excited investors and sparked a sharp rally in Tesla stock since the election. Related VideoTraders are hopeful that Musk's close ties to the president-elect — which ultimately landed the Tesla CEO a new government role — could sway important policy decisions in favor of Tesla. Skeptical of the techGerber believes Tesla's technology has plateaued in recent years, and Musk's ties to Washington won't help that.

Persons: Ross Gerber, Elon Musk's, Donald Trump, Tesla, Gerber, Elon Musk, —, Dan Ives, he's, Elon, hasn't, Uber, EVs, it's Organizations: Elon, Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, Trump, Tesla, Wedbush Securities, Washington, Department of Government, Business Locations: Tesla, Mar, United States, bullishness

☆ Denzel Washington's 15 best and 15 worst movies, according to critics
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementDenzel Washington is one of the most beloved movie stars of all time. He's been nominated for nine Oscars, with rumors of a 10th buzzing after "Gladiator II." If you think about the greatest movie stars of the last five decades, there's no way Denzel Washington doesn't make that list. He was also named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 1996, the first man of color to receive the honor. We used Rotten Tomatoes scores to determine the best and worst movies of Washington's career, according to critics.

Persons: He's, Washington doesn't, he's Organizations: Denzel Washington

☆ Taiwan’s President to Rally Tiny Pacific Allies to Counter China
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Chris Buckley | Amy Chang Chien | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Lai Ching-te, the Taiwanese president, is scheduled to visit the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau, which amount to one-quarter of the dozen states that maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Beijing claims the self-governed island of Taiwan as its territory, and insists that governments end diplomatic relations with Taipei if they want full relations with China. But Mr. Trump’s proposed cabinet includes Republicans who have been deeply distrustful of China and sympathetic to Taiwan. Their total population is about 67,000, according to United Nations estimates, compared with Taiwan’s more than 23 million people. But they are members of the United Nations and its bodies, while Taiwan is generally excluded.

Persons: Lai Ching, Lai’s, Donald J, Trump, Trump’s Organizations: Marshall, Pacific, United Nations Locations: Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Palau, Taiwan, China, Beijing, Taipei, U.S

☆ Zelensky wants to ‘work directly’ with Trump on ending Ukraine’s war with Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he wants to work “directly” with US President-elect Donald Trump and is open to his ideas, highlighting Kyiv’s eagerness to keep its most important ally onside as Russia intensifies its attacks. I want to work with him directly,” Zelensky said in an interview with Sky News released Friday, adding that he did not want people around Trump to “destroy” their communication. According to the US Department of State, the government has contributed $64.1 billion to Ukraine’s war effort since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Prior to winning the election, Trump repeatedly claimed that the Russia-Ukraine war would not have started if he had been president. He admitted that he was afraid Ukraine might lose the war, and particularly the independence of its people.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelensky, “, Donald Trump, ” Zelensky, ”, Zelensky, Andriy Yermak, Ukraine Keith Kellogg, Kellogg, Vladimir Putin, Trump, Putin, Maria Kostenko Organizations: CNN, Trump, Sky News, US Department of State, NATO Locations: Russia, Trump, United States, Ukraine, Kyiv, New York, Moscow

☆ How I'm setting my daughters up to have $1 million each by the time they turn 30
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Jane Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Their goal is to leave each daughter with over $1 million by the time they are 30. Related storiesI want my kids to be trust fund babies who see money as a toolI'm not of the belief that you should just hand your kids money. Taxable brokerage accountThe second type of account we have for both of our daughters is a taxable brokerage account. AdvertisementWe want to let the money that's being invested for them grow for quite some time, so they probably won't touch the brokerage account money until they're 22 and fully in the adult world. AdvertisementI'd rather give my kids now than wait until I dieI think it's silly to wait to give our kids money.

Persons: Brennan Schlagbaum, Roth, Budgetdog, — Logan, Ellie, —, that's, Logan, I'd, They're, we'll, we're, Jane Zhang Organizations: Deloitte Locations: Dallas, Fort Worth, Logan

☆ The Latino working class voted for Trump. How will his policies affect them?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Republicans in this year’s US presidential election gained ground with Latino voters, a fast-growing electorate in which more than a million become old enough to vote each year. Many of those voters, dissatisfied with inflation’s eruption since the pandemic, voted for Trump in a rebuke to Biden. Trump’s policies likely won’t improve Latino livesAll eyes will be on the economy during Trump’s second administration. A majority of Latino voters don’t feel beholden to any party and prioritize issues over candidates, according to a report from the Latino Donor Collaborative. Ana Valdez, president of the Latino Donor Collaborative, said that Republicans made a greater investment in Latino voters this year, which included booking Spanish-language ads as well as pointing to high inflation.

Persons: Eduardo Sanchez, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Biden, “, ” Sanchez, years, Trump, Kamala Harris, Chandan Khanna, Mike Madrid, Nikki Garcia, ” Garcia, she’s, ”, Monica Garcia, Perez, Stringer, Garcia, There’s, Ana Valdez, Andrew Lichtenstein, ” Valdez, Carlos Odio Organizations: Washington CNN, CNN, Trump, Security, Democratic Party, AP, Getty, Republican, Central Florida, Fayetteville State University, Monday, Shipping, Social Security, Brookings, “ Employers, Republicans, Democratic Locations: San Francisco, Nicaragua, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Trump, Miami , Florida, Cuba, Central, Mexico, Canada, China, “, Nanjing, China's Jiangsu, AFP, Puerto Rican, North Philadelphia

☆ Big Lots is closing more than 200 stores across 41 states. Here's the full list.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementDiscount retailer Big Lots has received court approval to sell itself to Nexus Capital Management. Here is the combined list of 228 locations slated to close across 41 US states. The Big Lots location near you might be on the chopping block. "The sale to Nexus Capital, which is something of a stalking horse bid, gives certainty that the chain will survive in some form." AdvertisementTo check if your nearby Big Lots will be impacted, you can check the combined list of 228 locations set to close across 41 US states.

Persons: Neil Saunders Organizations: Nexus Capital Management, Data, Nexus Capital Locations: Angeles, Alabama

☆ A list of Donald Trump's houses over the years, from the modest Tudor where he grew up to a palatial countryside estate
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump will be returning to the White House after the inauguration on January 20. Here's a look at some of the most significant houses of Trump's life, past and present. Donald Trump became president of his father's real-estate company in 1971, building residences, hotels, casinos, and more over the course of his career. Once he's inaugurated a second time, Trump will move back to the White House in Washington, DC. Here's a look at Trump's houses over the years.

Persons: Donald Trump, hasn't, Heinz, Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, he's, Vance Organizations: White, Trump, Business Locations: Turkey, India, Palm Beach , Florida, Mar, Washington ,, Florida

☆ New York Times: Pete Hegseth’s mother wrote him an email in 2018 accusing him of mistreating women
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Kaanita Iyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, sent an email to her son in 2018 that sharply criticized his treatment of women, The New York Times reported Friday. Penelope Hegseth told her son in the email that there are “many” women whom he has “abused in some way” and encouraged him to “get some help,” according to the email published by The Times. According to The Times’ report, Penelope Hegseth wrote, “I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego. An attorney for Pete Hegseth declined to comment. Penelope Hegseth sent the email to her son on April 30, 2018, according to The Times’ report — around six months after the alleged assault.

Persons: Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s, Penelope Hegseth, “, ” Penelope Hegseth, Steven Cheung, Penelope Hegseth’s, ” Cheung, Hegseth, ”, Timothy Parlatore, Parlatore, Sen, Markwayne Mullin —, CNN’s Dana Bash, Pete, ” Mullin, Alayna, Kaitlan Collins, Casey Tolan, Scott Glover, Sara Murray Organizations: CNN, Department of Defense, The New York Times, The Times, Fox News, New York Times, Times, ” CNN, Trump, Senate Armed Services Committee Locations: Monterey , California

☆ In the new space race, hackers are hitching a ride into orbit
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Vikram Barhat | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

If compromised, AI systems could be used to interfere with or take control of strategically important national space missions. Critical space infrastructure is susceptible to threats across three key segments: in space, on the ground segment and within the communication links between the two. "In many ways, the threats to critical infrastructure on Earth can cause vulnerabilities in space," Lonstein said. "The consequences of malicious cyber activities include loss of mission data, decreased lifespan or capability of space systems or constellations, or the control of space vehicles." Use of strict access controls, authentication, and error correction mechanisms can further ensure that AI systems operate with accurate information.

Persons: Lonstein, Kaczmarek, Sylvester Kaczmarek, Wayne Lonstein, William Russell, JEM, Elon Musk, Jack Teixeira, GAO's Russell Organizations: SpaceX, NASA, OrbiSky Systems, VFT Solutions, Systems, Space Technologies, U.S, Government, Office, Spacecraft, Space, JAXA, Origin, U.S . National Oceanic, Administration, U.S . Air National, Viasat, Ukraine, Infrastructure Security Agency, Companies, Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, U.S . Space Force, Department of Defense, Space Force Guardians, Space Force, Web Services, Dynamics Locations: U.S, China, Russia, India, Ukraine, Nations, Silicon Valley

☆ Zelenskyy suggests plan to end 'hot phase' of Ukraine war
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested a way the "hot phase" of the war in Ukraine could end. Zelenskyy has long rejected the idea of ceding land to end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that the "hot phase" of the Russia-Ukraine war could end if unoccupied parts of Ukraine came "under the NATO umbrella." Because thus you would recognize that Ukraine is only that territory of Ukraine, and the other one is Russia." AdvertisementEarlier in the year, Zelenskyy also dismissed Donald Trump's reported secret plan to end the war by ceding territory to Russia as "primitive."

Persons: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy, Stuart Ramsay, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump's, Axel Springer Organizations: NATO, Sky News, UN Locations: Ukraine, Russia

☆ Here's why Americans traveling to Europe may find bargains in 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The currency most recently hit parity with the dollar in 2022, for the first time in two decades, before rebounding. watch nowNow, euro parity is "back on the cards," James Reilly, senior markets economist at Capital Economics, wrote in a research note Nov. 11. Tariffs, interest rates and a strong economyTariffs and trade policy are major factors influencing euro-USD currency dynamics, economists said. James Reilly senior markets economist at Capital EconomicsTariffs on Europe could reduce demand for its exports, causing Europe's economy to weaken and the euro to lose value, economists said. Interest-rate differentials also have a large influence on relative currency movements, economists said.

Persons: Oscar Wong, James Reilly, Reilly, it's, Trump, McKenna, Wells Organizations: U.S ., European Union, Capital Economics, ICE, CNBC, Travelers, U.S, U.S . Federal, European Central Bank, ECB, Treasury Locations: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, China, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Wells Fargo, U.S, Trump

☆ I'm a travel writer who has visited 68 countries—the 4 'magical places' I think about moving to most
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Meena Thiruvengadam | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

I wonder what it would be like to live in most of the places I visit, but I know I can't make everywhere home. As a Chicago-based travel writer, I constantly discover magical new places all over the world. Of the nearly 70 countries I've made it to so far, these are the four places I think about moving to the most. I love its long summer days and midnight sunsets, its love of electronic music, and its robust art and food scenes. Courtesy of Meena ThiruvengadamUnlike Chicago, where I live now, winters in Portugal are mild, making Lisbon pleasant year-round.

Persons: don't, Meena Thiruvengadam Organizations: Meena, U.S Locations: Sydney, Australia, Istanbul, Reykjavik, Chicago, Helsinki, Finland Helsinki, Finland, Meena Thiruvengadam Singapore, Singapore, Marina, Sands, Texas, Lisbon, Portugal, Chicago , New York, Italy, Sorrento, New York City, Rome

☆ Insider Today: No more diet soda
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. Quitting 'diet' drinksRachel Hosie cut down on diet sodas and started drinking more sparkling waters infused with fruit juice. Rachel Hosie/BIDiet drinks may be marketed as healthier alternatives, but as one dietitian told BI's Rachel Hosie, "they're far from being a health drink." Don't worry — our style editors are sharing the best women's clothing deals you can still score today. AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

Persons: Red Bull, Shirlaine Forrest, Matt Jelonek, Chris Burnett, it's, Astrid Landon, Rachel Hosie, BI's Rachel Hosie, Hosie, Joey Hadden, BI's Joey Hadden, Rebecca Zisser, Dyson, we've, Dan DeFrancesco, Grace Lett, Lisa Ryan, Amanda Yen Organizations: Business, BI, Black, Apple Locations: France, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Jackson Hole , Wyoming, New York City, New York

☆ Trump selects Jared Kushner’s father, Charles Kushner, for ambassador to France
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Alejandra Jaramillo | Isabelle D Antonio | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Donald Trump has selected his son-in-law Jared Kushner’s father, Charles Kushner, to serve as the next US ambassador to France, the president-elect announced Saturday. Trump described Charles Kushner as a highly successful business leader, philanthropist and dealmaker, with deep experience in the real estate industry. Kushner was pardoned by Trump in 2020 after serving a prison sentence following a conviction on federal charges. Kushner hatched an elaborate revenge plot to target his brother-in-law, William Schulder, a former employee turned witness for federal prosecutors in their case against Kushner. Since Trump left office in 2021, Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, have moved to Miami and largely exited politics.

Persons: Donald Trump, Jared Kushner’s, Charles Kushner, Trump, Charlie, Ernst & Young, ” Trump, Kushner, Chris Christie, “, William Schulder, Schulder, Jared Kushner, he’s, Ivanka Trump, Trump’s, CNN’s Pamela Brown, Katelyn Polantz, Kevin Liptak, Kylie Atwood, Ali Main Organizations: CNN, Kushner Companies, Real, New, New Jersey Entrepreneur, Ernst, . Holocaust Memorial Council, Port Authority of New, Port Authority of New York &, NYU, Federal, Trump, Affinity Partners, Washington Locations: France, New Jersey, Port Authority of New York, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Miami, China

☆ 14 'Wicked' easter eggs you may have missed, from big cameos to subtle 'Wizard of Oz' references
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The "Wicked" movie is a revelation — and it's full of references to "The Wizard of Oz" and the original "Wicked" Broadway show that came before it. The film has plenty of easter eggs for fans of the "Wicked" Broadway musical (you'll hear some familiar act two musical cues) and those with only a surface-level understanding of Oz. AdvertisementThe title card is a reference to 'The Wizard of Oz'The title card for "The Wizard of Oz." There are two others you may have missed, however: writer Winnie Holzman and composer Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the Broadway musical. AdvertisementThere's a lyric change in 'Defying Gravity'In the Broadway musical, the chorus sings, "Look at her, she's wicked — get her!"

Persons: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Oz, Jon M, Chu, Winnie Holzman, Stephen Schwartz, Gregory Maguire's, Glinda, Idina Menzel, Kristen Chenoweth, they're, We've, There's, Dorothy, Frank Baum's, Dorothy's, Jonathan Bailey, Bailey, Jack, Seth Meyers, Elphaba, Elphaba isn't, Fiyero, Kristen Chenoweth aren't, Menzel, Chenoweth's, Schwartz, Stephen, Giles Keyte, Wise, Oscar Diggs, — Organizations: Broadway, MGM, Pictures, Entertainment, Universal Pictures Locations: Emerald City, Omaha, Nebraska, Omaha , Nebraska

☆ Bluesky, the X alternative, says it has 'quadrupled' its moderation team
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementBluesky said it "quadrupled" its moderation team in a post on Friday. Bluesky has expanded its moderation team as curious social media users, many of whom are seeking an alternative to Elon Musk's X, flock to the app. "We have also quadrupled the size of our moderation team, in part to action impersonation reports more quickly. However, X's head of business operations told Bloomberg in January that it planned to hire 100 employees tasked with content moderation and build a content moderation center in Austin. Bluesky announced in October that it had over 13 million users.

Persons: Bluesky, It's, Elon Musk's, Jakub Porzycki, Musk, Mark Zuckerberg's Organizations: Bluesky's Trust, Safety, Getty, Business, Bloomberg, Meta, Twitter Locations: Austin

☆ Is a phone for your kid on the holiday shopping list? Read this first
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

This holiday season, many families may be considering giving their children their first device with direct access to the internet and social media. Some experts have advocated delaying access to social media and smart devices for as long as possible. “Parents have an incredible opportunity to be influential in their children’s use of social media,” Everett said. “Parents are very busy these days, and unfortunately, they’ve been given the task of being the guardians of screen time and social media as well. “Parents have tremendous opportunity to be role models for their children and how they use social media and when they put down social media,” Everett said.

Persons: Anita Everett, Jonathan Haidt, you’ve, “ It’s, ”, Phyllis Fagell, ” “ You’re, you’re, “, ” Everett, Hansa Bhargava, ” Bhargava, pediatricians, Bhargava, Everett, Fagell, they’re, ” Fagell, “ I’ve, “ They’re, they’ve, “ Don’t Organizations: CNN, Center for Mental Health Services, Mental Health Services Administration, “, Times, Children’s Healthcare Locations: Atlanta

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