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☆ 3 side hustles for people in their 30s: One pays up to $110 per hour
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Half of millennials — many of whom are in their 30s — say they've picked up a gig outside of their full-time job, according to a recent Bankrate survey of 2,505 U.S. adults. If you yourself are in your 30s and are looking to earn some extra cash, there are many options available to you. says Angelique Rewers, founder of consulting firm BoldHaus, of what people in their 30s might be uniquely suited for. Whether or not tech is your thing, here are three side hustles for 30-somethings to consider. Notary publicMany official documents like property deeds and wills require a notary public to be present when they're signed.

Persons: they've, Angelique Rewers, BoldHaus, They've, They'd, they're, Slack Organizations: National Notary Association

☆ Angélique Kidjo on how her Batonga foundation helps women and girls
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Tania Bryer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAngélique Kidjo on how her Batonga foundation helps women and girlsMusic superstar Angélique Kidjo talks about how her Batonga foundation evolved into an organization that now helps women entrepreneurs.

Persons: Angélique Kidjo

☆ This AI-based gig will be ‘the biggest new side hustle,’ says expert—and it can pay $100 per hour
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It's amassed more than 100 million users since its November 2022 release, according to investment bank UBS. And many companies are turning to the tool to create content of their own. It's called an 'AI content assistant'These days, companies have to work overtime to build their brands. All of these constitute opportunities to create written content for blog posts, marketing material, newsletters, LinkedIn and social media posts. That's where the "AI content assistant" comes in, as Rewers calls it.

Persons: It's, Margaret Lilani, Angelique Rewers, it's Organizations: UBS, Twitter, Employees Locations: ChatGPT

☆ The 'trauma' of having to flee my home country is still with me: Angélique Kidjo
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Tania Bryer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe 'trauma' of having to flee my home country is still with me: Angélique KidjoMusic superstar Angélique Kidjo tells Tania Bryer how she fled Benin to escape the communist government.

Persons: Angélique Kidjo, Tania Bryer Locations: Benin

☆ New grads are already worried about being overworked in their first jobs out of college
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The top concern soon-to-be-grads have about entering the current job market has nothing to do with money, according to a new survey of 500 incoming college graduates from A.Team, a tech hiring platform. Instead, when asked about their top concern about the work landscape, 21% said they were most worried about finding a role that affords them work-life balance. Not far behind, 19% of new grads are concerned about not finding a job they're passionate about, while another 18% say potential layoffs are their biggest worry. Reports of academic burnout from college students got worse during the pandemic and remains a problem: As of 2022, 2 in 5 undergrads say they frequently feel stress while attending school, according to research from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation. Gen Z's calls for work-life balance could reshape workplace culture

☆ Heavy rain, floods kill at least 136 in Rwanda and Uganda
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Philbert Girinema | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/6] Residents walk over a water bridge after their homes were swamped following rains that triggered flooding and landslides in Rubavu district, Western province, Rwanda May 3, 2023. REUTERS/Jean BizimanaSummary Rain causes flooding and landslidesRescuers search for people trapped in homesSix dead in Uganda from mudslidesNAIROBI, May 3 (Reuters) - Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 129 people in Rwanda and six in Uganda, authorities said on Wednesday, as rescuers hunted survivors trapped in homes. "We woke up at 2 a.m and heard people screaming," Angelique Nibagwire, 47, said from Karongi district in western Rwanda where at least 16 people died. In a mountainous area of neighbouring Uganda near the border with Rwanda, six people died overnight into Wednesday in the southwestern Kisoro district, the Uganda Red Cross said. Rwanda and Uganda have been experiencing heavy and sustained rains since late March.

☆ The class of 2023 wants jobs that match their personal values and interests, even if it means less money
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Ethan Dodd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Today's college grads want work that speaks to their values and interests. Today's availability of jobs mean Gen Z can afford work that pays less. Not to mention, the rise of remote work means "you're not forced to live in the most expensive city," Krembs said. Companies are struggling to appeal to Gen ZJust after Gen Z started graduating from college and entering the workforce, large companies started making progressive commitments. Perhaps unsatisfied with the big companies on offer, Gen Z is taking on side hustles and freelancing to work towards their values and interests.

☆ 10 in-demand side hustles you can do from home—some can pay as much as $100 an hour
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Remote job opportunities might be dwindling, but there are dozens of side hustles you can do to earn some extra cash without leaving the comfort of your home — some of which can pay as much as $100 an hour. These jobs have dozens of active listings and offer remote, part-time opportunities. If you're interested in starting a remote side hustle, consider monetizing your creative skills: The most in-demand remote, part-time gigs employers are hiring for are in writing, editing and design, according to new research from FlexJobs. Other remote side hustles can pay upwards of $100 per hour, depending on your level of skill and the project. Some remote side hustles, like bookkeeping or graphic design, have more flexible hours than others, Gardner says.

☆ More women become truckers as the industry tries to overcome a shortage of drivers
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-25 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

She's one of many in the trucking industry leading efforts to bring more women into the fold. Associations like Women In Trucking work to increase the rate of women drivers, technicians and executives, particularly younger women or those switching careers, like Johnson. Now, with the industry facing a daunting driver shortage, initiatives to bring in women drivers from other industries have escalated. The share of women truckers has increased significantly in recent years: Women now make up almost 8% of truck drivers and sales delivery drivers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Navigating shortagesThough many women joined the industry during the pandemic, Covid-19 lockdowns stalled training and testing for truck drivers.

☆ Japan says it has 'legal right' to destroy any foreign balloon in its airspace
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Julian Ryall | South China Morning Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Japan's defence minister says it would have the legal right to destroy any balloon that enters its domestic airspace. Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada said on Tuesday under existing laws, Japan would have the legal right to destroy any balloon that intrudes into its domestic airspace. "Intrusions into Japan's territorial airspace constitute a violation, even if it is a balloon," the Yomiuri newspaper quoted Isozaki as saying. In the future, it may be possible to use lasers or other technology to bring a balloon to earth, he suggested. Japan uses balloons for weather observations, but the prevailing winds mean that they typically travel east, over the Pacific, rather than over mainland Asia.

☆ These are 10 most popular fighter planes in service around the world
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Miguel Ortiz | We Are The Mighty | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Using data from Cirium, FlightGlobal published their 2023 World Air Forces directory detailing military aircraft fleets around the world, including the most popular fighter planes. These are the 10 most popular fighter planes in service around the world:Northrop F-5An F-5 Tiger II takes off at Naval Air Station Fallon in Nevada. Despite its age, the J-7 remains extremely popular with 444 in active service. 522 Typhoons are in active service, including with all of the original collaborating countries except France. 545 F-35s are in active service, with more on the way as existing orders are filled and additional orders are placed.

☆ Should you hide your side hustle from your employer? Here's what to consider
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

So is your hustle something you should disclose to your full-time employer? Side hustle expert Daniella Flores, who uses they/them pronouns, has seen bosses react in multiple ways. At first, their employer was fine with the hustle, but eventually, they gave Flores an ultimatum, asking them, "Would you rather paint or would you rather code?" Whatever you do, though, Flores says, remember not to use company equipment or company time for your hustle. Make sure "you're doing it on your own laptop, on your own time, not onsite at work," says Flores.

☆ Online tutoring side hustles are in demand, and can pay up to $180 an hour—here's how to get started
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As such, "online tutoring is just in huge demand right now, and I think it's just going to continue to grow." If you're considering a side hustle for 2023, tutoring could be the way to go. Online tutoring lets you 'set your own rates'Tutoring and teaching online are already popular side hustles because they "allow you to set your own rates and availability," says Kathy Kristof, founder and editor of SideHusl.com. "With popular courses, teachers can earn exceptionally good rates, ranging from $50 to $100 an hour," says Kristof. Tutors set their own availability and rates, with those teaching popular subjects such as English and history typically making less that those teaching more advanced subjects.

☆ 3 in-demand side hustles to start in 2023―one pays up to $100 per hour
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Side hustles continue to be a popular way for Americans to make some extra cash. Nearly half, 40% of Americans currently have a side hustle, according to a May 2022 Zapier survey of 2,032 U.S. adults. If you're considering picking one up yourself, and 2023 will be your year to start, some gigs may offer more opportunity than others, say experts. "I would classify an entire group of burgeoning side hustles as the 'pandemic hangover side hustles,'" says Angelique Rewers, founder of BoldHaus, a consulting firm that helps small businesses find corporate clients. "They post freelancing gigs for video editing, copywriting, writing, marketing, basically anything that's digital marketing related," they say.

☆ After WTA Finals exit, Swiatek relieved 'intense' season is over
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 7 (Reuters) - Iga Swiatek missed out on a place in the WTA Finals title match after a surprise defeat to Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday but the world number one said she is happy her "intense" season is finally at an end. The Pole, who went on a 37-match winning streak earlier in the year, won the French and U.S. Swiatek, 21, was hot favourite to finish her year with the season-ending title at the WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas but was beaten 6-2 2-6 6-1 by Sabalenka in their semi-final. "This season has been so intense and I'm so proud of myself that I could play so well till the end. Swiatek's U.S. Open success saw her became the first woman to capture two Grand Slam titles in a season since Angelique Kerber won the Australian and U.S.

☆ 'Revealing' teen costumes, on-set massages, and a gender-discrimination complaint: Inside Dan Schneider's 'disgusting' Nickelodeon empire
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-30 | by ( Kate Taylor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +27 min

For many Nickelodeon actors, life at the network was surreal, the "Amanda Show" actor Raquel Lee told Insider. Schneider set up a meeting to discuss the situation. On the one hand, the success of Schneider's shows provided rare stability in a chaotic industry. None of Schneider's shows credited more than two female writers in the entirety of their runs; "Zoey 101" and "Drake & Josh" had zero. The writer wrote that Schneider once pressured her into simulating "being sodomized" while she was telling a story about high school, to her embarrassment.

☆ S-a decis finala de la Wimbledon! Ce sportive se vor lupta pentru marele trofeu
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-09 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: AFP7S-a decis finala de la Wimbledon! Ce sportive se vor lupta pentru marele trofeuAshleigh Bartey, liderul WTA, şi Karolina Pliskova, locul 13 WTA, vor disputa finala de la Wimbledon. Acesteia i s-a alăturat în finală jucătoarea cehă Karolina Pliskova, locul 13 WTA şi cap de serie numărul 8, în urma victoriei din semifinale în faţa Arinei Sabalenka (Belarus, locul 4 WTA şi cap de serie 2). Cele două se vor duela în finală sâmbătă, 10 iulie, de la ora 16. Câştigătoarea dintre Bartey şi Pliskova va prmi un premiu impresionat, deşi mult mai mic decât în ediţiile anterioare, de 1,7 milioane de lire sterline.

Persons: Acesteia, Karolina, Pliskova Organizations: WTA, australiană Locations: Wimbledon, Sabalenka, Belarus

☆ Emma Răducanu s-a calificat în optimile de finală ale turneului de Mare Șlem de la Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-03 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Noua revelație a tenisului feminin, Emma Răducanu, s-a calificat în optimile de finală ale turneului de Mare Șlem de la Wimbledon. În optimi, Răducanu o va întâlni pe Ajla Tomljanovic din Australia. Angelique Kerber o va înfrunta în optimi pe Cori Gauff din Statele Unite ale Americii. În următorul tur, sportiva din Cehia o va întâlni pe spaniola Paula Badosa Gibert. Campioana turneului de la Wimbledon va încasa un milion 980 de mii de euro.

Persons: Emma Răducanu, Sorana, . Răducanu, Răducanu, Angelique, Cori, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Paula Badosa Organizations: Mare, WTA, Open Locations: Wimbledon, română, Canada, Anglia, Australia, Statele Unite ale Americii, Franței, Cehia

Mihai Covaliu, președintele Comitetului Olimpic și Sportiv Român, a dezvăluit că Simona Halep nu va putea participa la Jocurile Olimpice de la Tokyo din cauza aceleiași accidentări la gambă. „Simona Halep nu va participa, nu va fi portdrapel al României. Suntem foarte triști, știm cât de mult și-a dorit Simona să participe la Jocurile Olimpice. Simona Halep a declarat încă de la începutul anului 2020 că o medalie la Jocurile Olimpice reprezintă principalul său obiectiv, o performanță care i-ar încununa cariera. Jocurile Olimpice 2020 Tokyo înseamnă pentru mine foarte multă încredere şi multă mândrie.

Persons: Covaliu, Simona Halep, Simona, Mihai Organizations: Comitetului Olimpic, Român, România Locations: Tokyo, României, Roma, Bad Homburg, Wimbledon, Germania, Anglia

☆ Simona Halep nu participă la Jocurile Olimpice de la Tokyo!
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-29 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesSimona Halep nu participă la Jocurile Olimpice de la Tokyo! Mihai Covaliu, președintele Comitetului Olimpic și Sportiv Român, a dezvăluit că Simona Halep nu va putea participa la Jocurile Olimpice de la Tokyo din cauza aceleiași accidentări la gambă. Suntem foarte triști, știm cât de mult și-a dorit Simona să participe la Jocurile Olimpice. Simona Halep a declarat încă de la începutul anului 2020 că o medalie la Jocurile Olimpice reprezintă principalul său obiectiv, o performanță care i-ar încununa cariera. ", transmitea Simona Halep.

Persons: Simona Halep, Roland, Covaliu, Simona, Mihai Organizations: Comitetului Olimpic, Român, TVR, România Locations: Tokyo, Roma, România, Roland Garros, Bad Homburg, Wimbledon, României, Germania, Anglia

☆ Simona Halep s-a retras de la Wimbledon! Motivul din spatele deciziei
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-25 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Motivul din spatele decizieiSimona Halep a anunțat că nu va participa la această ediție a turneului de la Wimbledon. Simona Halep a ratat și Roland Garros din cauza aceleiași accidentări) reprezintă o provocare atât din punct de vedere fizic, cât și mental. Mulțumesc tuturor celor de la Wimbledon pentru înțelegere și pentru susținere ”, a scris Simona Halep, pe Instagram. Simona Halep s-a accidentat la gamba piciorului stâng pe 12 mai, în timpul meciului cu Angelique Kerber de la Roma. Simona Halep este campioana en-titre de la Wimbledon, datorită titlului cucerit în 2019, ediția de anul trecut fiind anulată din cauza pandemiei de COVID-19.

Persons: Simona Halep, Roland Garros, Instagram, Mihaela, Victoria, Serena Williams Locations: Wimbledon, Roma, România, Bad Homburg, - titre, Constanța, Serena

☆ Veste tristă pentru fanii Simonei Halep. Anunțul făcut de tenismenă
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-19 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

"Sunt aici la Bad Homburg, este un loc foarte frumos. Vreau să anunţ că nu voi juca săptămâna aceasta, deoarece gamba mea nu este încă pregătită pentru o competiţie. Din cauza accidentării suferite la gambă, Halep a ratat turneul de la Roland Garros.Cel de-al treilea turneu de Mare Șlem al anului, Wimbledon este programat în perioada 28 iunie - 10 iulie. Halep este campioană en-titre a competiției. Ea a câștigat turneul în 2019, iar anul trecut Wimbledonul a fost anulat din cauza pandemiei.

Persons: Simona Halep.Pe, Halep, Roland Garros.Cel, Ea Organizations: Halep Locations: Bad Homburg, Wimbledon, Roma, gambă, - titre

Din păcate, corpul meu nu a cooperat și trebuie să amân revenirea la Wimbledon pentru anul următor. Simona Halep a ratat și Roland Garros din cauza aceleiași accidentări) reprezintă o provocare atât din punct de vedere fizic, cât și mental. Mulțumesc tuturor celor de la Wimbledon pentru înțelegere și pentru susținere ”, a scris Simona Halep, pe Instagram. Simona Halep s-a accidentat la gamba piciorului stâng pe 12 mai, în timpul meciului cu Angelique Kerber de la Roma. Revenirea pe teren a Simonei Halep era programată chiar pentru săptămâna precedentă, la Bad Homburg, dar accidentarea nu i-a permis să joace.

Persons: Simona Halep, Roland Garros, Instagram Locations: Wimbledon, Roma, România, Bad Homburg

☆ Veste proastă. Simonei Halep a anunțat că nu va participa la turneul de Mare Șlem de la Roland Garros
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-21 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Veste proastă pentru susținătorii Simonei Halep. Tenismena română a anunțat că nu va participa la turneul de Mare Șlem de la Roland Garros, care se va desfășura în perioada 30 mai -13 iunie.Halep s-a accidentat grav săptămâna trecută la competiția de la Roma. Jucătoarea română a suferit o ruptură musculară profundă la gamba stângă, în meciul cu Angelique Kerber. Fostul lider mondial a încercat o recuperare rapidă înaintea turneului de la Paris, dar nu a reușit.Astfel, Simona Halep nu va juca la Roland Garros pentru prima dată din 2009 încoace. Constănțeanca a câștigat turneul în 2018, când a dispus de Sloane Stephens și a mai ajuns de două ori în finală, în 2014 și 2017, fiind învinsă de Maria Șarapova și, respectiv, Jelena Ostapenko.Jucătoarea, aflată acum pe locul 3 în topul WTA, va continua recuperarea în speranța de a fi aptă de următorul Grand Slam, cel de la Wimbledon, care este programat în perioada 28 iunie-11 iulie.

Persons: Simonei Halep, Roland Garros, Simona Halep, Constănțeanca, Sloane Stephens, Maria Locations: Roma, Paris, Wimbledon

☆ Veste proastă. Simona Halep a anunțat că nu va participa la turneul de Mare Șlem de la Roland Garros
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-21 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Persons: Simonei Halep, Roland Garros, Simona Halep, Constănțeanca, Sloane Stephens, Maria Locations: Roma, Paris, Wimbledon

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