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☆ Al Pacino's 10 best and 10 worst movies, according to critics
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Al Pacino is one of the most iconic actors of the last 100 years. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Instead, the film catapulted Pacino to the A-list and earned him his first of nine Academy Award nominations. We've compiled the 10 worst films and the 10 best films Pacino has starred in across his career, according to critics' scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Where to watch What We Do in the Shadows in the USWhat We Do in the Shadows airs on FX in the US. If you don't have cable and hope to watch the show live, you'll need to subscribe to a live TV streaming service like Sling TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream. Sling TV Subscription For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you're looking for. Hulu subscriptions start at $10/month, but you can try out the streaming service free for one month. Check price at HuluWhere to watch What We Do in the Shadows in the UKWhat We Do in the Shadows seasons 1-5 are available to stream on Disney Plus in the UK.

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☆ I admitted my teen to a psychiatric ward. With time apart, I realized I also needed to take care of myself.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Brittany Miles | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She was admitted, and I realized I also needed to take care of myself. AdvertisementIn November 2023, after many false starts, my schizophrenic daughter and I made our way to Seattle Children's Hospital. AdvertisementA month later, she was admitted to the hospitalIn December, she had a delusion the police were arresting her. There were emails to write and texts to send, but I didn't care. I didn't have to cook every night; my daughter, at 16, could take it on at least one night a week.

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☆ I'm a doctor, CEO, and mother of 3. I set aside time to be fully present with my family every day, but I wish I had more to give.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I began a private practice, providing personalized psychiatric care and psychotherapy, focusing on women's mental health and perinatal mental health. I also now have a digital mental health platform. Now, as the cofounder and CEO, I'm caring for patients and working to raise awareness of relevant mental health issues. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.:Dinner time is family time — I block my work calendar to be fully present during these hours. The evening usually involves playing with the toddlers and caring for the baby, but by this point, I'm pretty exhausted.

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☆ What running a community for C-suite moms taught me about how to succeed
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Marika Frumes founded Mysha because she wanted a community of high-powered moms. It was strange because I had made a career of bringing people together, especially as the cofounder of HER, a network for professional women. I said I wanted to talk to other professional women delivering a baby within two months of when I had my son. Related storiesBecause of the world I lived in, most of the people in my first pod were ambitious professional women. AdvertisementToo often, we're in echo chambers, like the conversation around professional moms versus stay-at-home moms.

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☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Reddit, Tesla, RH, Warby Parker, UPS and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Piper Sandler reiterates Tesla as overweight Piper says it's sticking with Tesla heading into earnings later this week. Morgan Stanley initiates BioAge Labs at overweight Morgan Stanley says the biotech company is well positioned. " Goldman Sachs upgrades Warby Parker to buy from neutral Goldman sees customer growth for the eyewear company. Morgan Stanley reiterates Home Depot as overweight Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Home Depot to $450 per share from $380. Morgan Stanley downgrades ServiceNow to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said that expectations are already priced in to the stock.

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☆ 'John Wick' at 10: Directors discuss fighting for Keanu Reeves' beard and how Eva Longoria saved the movie
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

At Fantastic Fest, Stahelski, Leitch, and star Keanu Reeves wove through the packed lobby filled with rabid Reeves fans. AdvertisementKeanu Reeves cleverly got Stahelski and Leitch to direct 'John Wick'Keanu Reeves in "John Wick." Nico Tavernise/LionsgateIs it true you guys had to fight with the financiers to keep a beard on John Wick? We felt live or die, it doesn't matter, it's John versus John Wick; that's the story we're telling. Another "John Wick" movie?

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☆ I couldn't afford retirement in the US on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've lived in 43 countries and am happier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Norman Bour, 70, who, along with his wife, left the US for Europe to live abroad in 2019. Courtesy of Norman BourMy girlfriend at the time, now wife, and I left the US in February 2019. While living abroad, we self-insure.

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☆ I've made a conscious decision not to be a helicopter parent. My oldest child was walking alone to the library by the time he was in 1st grade.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jen Komaromi describes her parenting style as "free range" because she allows her kids more freedom. The 51-year-old was happy for her son, then 15, to fly solo to France and change planes in Paris. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. When Jack was in first grade, he started walking solo from school to the library, which was pretty much next door but involved crossing a road.

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☆ 'John Wick' at 10: Chad Stahelski and David Leitch on fighting for Keanu Reeves' beard and how Eva Longoria saved the movie
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +20 min

At Fantastic Fest, Stahelski, Leitch, and star Keanu Reeves wove through the packed lobby filled with rabid Reeves fans. Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, and Keanu Reeves at the premiere of "John Wick." AdvertisementKeanu Reeves cleverly got Stahelski and Leitch to direct 'John Wick'Keanu Reeves in "John Wick." We felt live or die, it doesn't matter, it's John versus John Wick; that's the story we're telling. Another "John Wick" movie?

☆ Chick-fil-A is releasing its own entertainment app, with family-friendly shows and podcasts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A sign hangs outside of a Chick-fil-A restaurant on May 06, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Chick-fil-A plans to launch a new app on Nov. 18, with a slate of original animated shows, scripted podcasts, games, recipes and e-books aimed at families. And for the last five years, it's released animated shorts on YouTube during the holiday season as part of its "Stories of Evergreen Hills" series. Why Chick-fil-A is betting on contentPeople walk past a Chick-fil-A restaurant on 8th Avenue on December 30, 2023, in New York City. Restaurants as media brandsA Chick-fil-A meal is displayed at a Chick-fil-A restaurant on June 01, 2023 in Novato, California.

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☆ CD, Checking, and Savings Rates Today: Grow Your Savings
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Business Insider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Featured High Interest Checking Account Offers Compare checking accounts that offer high APYs, rewards on debit card purchases, or both. High-Yield Savings AccountsThe best high-yield savings accounts provide the security of a savings account with the added bonus of a high APY. A checking account is like a hub for your money: If your paycheck is direct deposited, it's typically to a checking account. A savings account often limits the number of monthly transfers, while a checking account doesn't. 2-Year CDsThe best 2-year CD rates will be slightly lower than 1-year and no-penalty CD rates.

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So let us show you everything you need to know about where to watch a free USA Austin F1 live stream wherever you are in the world. As also detailed in our season-long free F1 live stream guide, we can help you watch every race this season via similar options to today's. How to watch free Austin F1 live streams with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. How to watch Austin F1 live stream in the USESPN is covering the remaining Formula 1 races this season, but ESPN+ and ABC also have a few, including this week's Austin GP. Check price at FuboHow to watch Austin F1 live stream in the UKWant a free option?

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☆ Tom Brady has 7 tips for being a good teammate—how to apply them at work
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Natalie Wu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Tom Brady looks on prior to an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)With seven Super Bowl championship rings and a professional football career spanning more than two decades, Tom Brady knows a thing or two about being a good teammate. Good teammates should not only be cognizant and respectful of people with different goals, but Davey says they should take it a step further and appreciate colleagues with different goals. Instead, Davey says teams and good teammates should clearly communicate when 100% effort is needed and when it's acceptable to ease off. Frank feedback is importantSomething Brady says that carries over well to a workplace is the importance of giving frank feedback, Davey says.

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We'll show you everything you need to know about how to watch Chiefs vs. 49ers live streams, including US and international watch options. What channel is Chiefs vs. 49ers on? The Chiefs vs. 49ers game will be nation on FOX in the US. That's the case for this weekend's Chiefs vs. 49ers game. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Chiefs vs. 49ers with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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☆ Morgan Stanley says these 10 small-cap stocks have at least 50% upside
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Small-cap stocks surged in July, with the Russell 2000 rising 11.5% in a week. Morgan Stanley thinks they could be set for more upside in the months ahead. "We recently upgraded Small caps to neutral vs Large caps after a persistent 3 ½ year period of underperformance. "For us to get outright bullish on Small caps, leading macro indicators would likely need to reflect a clear acceleration in growth," he added. Below, we've compiled the 10 stocks on the list with the highest upside to their Morgan Stanley price targets.

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☆ My family moved from California to Germany. I expected we'd travel throughout Europe with the kids, but I realized no one was enjoying it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Kate Chrisman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I moved from California to Germany while pregnant with my second child. My kids are now 8, 5, and 3 years old, and traveling with them wasn't enjoyable. I had to adjust my expectations and plan trips that everyone could enjoy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Because I lowered my expectations of what we could do and let my kids just be kids, it was the most fun we've had together on a holiday.

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☆ The United States of Automobiles
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Mark Healy | Andrew Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

More than any other technology, the automobile has shaped America's economy, infrastructure, climate, culture, and identity. To provide a comprehensive road map of America's automotive psyche, Business Insider took a close look at what's actually on the road today. Combing through 1.7 million listings on CarGurus, we analyzed thousands of makes and models in three key areas: geographic location, political preference, and color. And why does it seem as if every vehicle on the road today is either white, black, or gray? By entering your own vehicle and town, you can compare what you drive with the makes and models favored by the rest of the country.

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We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the Lynx vs. Liberty, including tip-off time, channel, and countdown coverage. What channel is Lynx vs. Liberty on? The Lynx vs. Liberty match-up will tip off on Sunday, October 20, at 8 p.m. The network's WNBA Countdown coverage begins a full hour before, at 7 p.m.Where to watch Lynx vs. Liberty in the USIf you don't have ESPN through cable, you can live stream the game and network through a live TV service. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Lynx vs. Liberty with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.

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☆ Business Insider Subscriptions: Enjoy Premium News Stories
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

It isn't an accident that people who want to cancel a subscription often have to navigate a web of bureaucracy and confusion. "Actual affirmative consent from a consumer," Witte said, would establish trust between the consumer and the company, boosting loyalty. Along with litigation from the CFPB, state attorneys general have pursued legal action against big companies over hard-to-cancel subscriptions. Last year, Letitia James, New York's attorney general, sued SiriusXM over claims that the radio company trapped customers in subscriptions and maintained a complicated and burdensome cancellation process. AdvertisementIndustries have mastered techniques to maximize their profits by crafting their business models in confusing ways that can lure customers into a subscription without realizing it.

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I was ecstatic to see what the fuss was about with the Flexispot E7 Pro Standing Desk. Flexispot E7 Pro Standing Desk Flexispot's most premium and heavy-duty offering, the E7 Pro has a powerful motor, greater adjustability, and a semi-C Leg structure for added stability and comes with a 15-year warranty. AdvertisementWeight capacityThe Flexispot E7 Pro Standing Desk has a weight capacity of 440 lbs. The Uplift V2 also has a slightly quieter motor than the Flexispot E7 Pro Standing Desk. Alex Temblador/Business InsiderI didn't think I'd be as impressed as I was with the Flexispot E7 Pro Standing Desk.

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☆ My wife and I knew from our first date that we didn't want kids. We've been together for 17 years and lost friends because of our choice.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

On our first date 17 years ago, the woman who would become my wife talked a lot about kids. So I asked her, "How do you feel about having kids?" Most importantly, I had a strong purpose outside having kids. Related storiesOur friends who were childfree by choice warned we would lose friends over the choice not to have kids, and they were right. AdvertisementWe're fulfilled without being parentsOrna and I have never regretted not having kids.

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☆ One chip company's newest tactic to attract workers: Help pay off their student loans
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementWhen Morgan earned her bachelor's degree in 2018, she graduated with over $20,000 in student loan debt that she hoped to pay off by 2032. Morgan now expects to fully pay off her remaining $16,000 student debt balance by 2028 — four years earlier than planned. Morgan estimates that receiving student debt relief will allow her to pay off her loans four years ahead of schedule. MorganGlobalFoundries is betting that student debt relief will help it attract prospective employees and retain current workers. The company's student debt relief program is just another way it's trying to attract workers.

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☆ I'm a parent of 5 kids. Here are my 8 tips for parenting teens that everyone should know about.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Trisha Daab | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I'm a mom of two and a stepmom of three, and the last 20 years of parenting teens have taught me a lot. We've done high school freshman orientations and graduation, proms, games, and college stress four times. Here are my eight tips for parenting teens that everyone should know about. High school is a time for them to try something newOur high school has more than 50 different clubs and activities. Be curious about what they want to explore after high school.

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☆ Video appears to show North Korean soldiers gearing up for Ukraine war at a Russian military training base
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine has released a video it says shows North Korean troops in Russia. AdvertisementA new video released by the Ukrainian government's Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security appears to show North Korean soldiers at a Russian military base. Exclusive - Newly obtained footage from Russia's Sergievsky Training Ground showing North Korean troops being outfitted in Russian gear in preparation for deployment to Ukraine. AdvertisementThe NIS said that North Korean soldiers were being transported from the North on Russian navy ships and that around 1,500 North Korean special forces troops were already in Russia. Should North Korean troops' involvement in the conflict be confirmed, it would mark North Korea's first major involvement in a war since the Korean War in 1950-1953.

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