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☆ Back to school hauls follows TikTok's underconsumption core trend
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Customer shopping for school supplies with employee restocking shelves, Target store, Queens, New York. Altogether, this year's back-to-school spending, including for college students, is expected to reach $38.8 billion, the NRF also found. Higher prices are partly to blame: Families are now paying more for key back-to-school essentials like backpacks ahead of the new school year. The must have items of the back-to-school season"Back-to-school hauls have started infiltrating TikTok earlier than I've ever seen it," said Casey Lewis, a social media trend expert and founder of trend newsletter After School. How to keep back-to-school spending in check

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☆ Combat brain fatigue with these tips from experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“Even though people enjoy the rewards associated with mental tasks, these same people also do not enjoy the mental effort that’s involved. Your brain has no nerve endings, so a pain in the brain is not like having a pain in the neck. But the mental effort it takes to think hard can be so upsetting that some people will choose physical pain instead. However, 28% of the participants still chose physical pain over mental strain, even when the pain was most intense. “Concentrating also means it’s impossible to do other things because the brain really can’t multitask.

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Mr. Shapiro has said his views have evolved in the years since writing an opinion essay critical of Palestinians when he was a college student. Mr. Shapiro, 51, has embraced his Jewish identity and been one of the Democratic Party’s staunchest defenders of Israel at a moment when the party is splintered over the war in Gaza. “Something I wrote when I was 20, is that what you’re talking about?” Mr. Shapiro told a reporter who asked him about it. He has also not shied away from criticizing college administrators over their response to campus antisemitism, including at the University of Pennsylvania. If Ms. Harris chooses Mr. Shapiro to be her running mate, he will become only the second Jewish vice-presidential nominee on a major-party ticket.

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☆ Freed prisoners return to U.S. from Russia and the race to define Kamala Harris: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva make an emotional return to the U.S. Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky add to their Olympic medal collections. Jamie Squire / Getty ImagesBiles won gold in the women’s all-around gymnastics final, reclaiming her 2016 title and becoming the first American to win the Olympic all-around gold medal more than once. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade won silver, and American Suni Lee, who won the all-around gold medal three years ago in Tokyo, took home the bronze. Katie Ledecky made Olympic history when she won a silver medal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay final on Thursday. The battle intensifies to define HarrisIt goes without saying that Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to de-facto Democratic presidential nominee has been unprecedented.

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☆ Want to work for Blackstone straight out of college? Here's the best route.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

This year, Blackstone hosted more than 150 summer interns, including summer associates who tend to come from business or law school, as well as the undergrads who make up its summer analyst program. AdvertisementCheck out our exclusive deep dive into Blackstone's 10-week-long summer analyst program below. How competitive is Blackstone's summer analyst internship program? AdvertisementA group photo of Blackstone's summer analyst class during orientation. Gray recently addressed what leads to success at Blackstone in a speech to the 2024 summer analyst class, which was posted on Linkedin.

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☆ A pool director at a country club hires teens as lifeguards. She sees parents applying for their kids to make life easier, but it has the opposite effect.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWhen Susie Johnson took her current job as the pool director of a country club, she was responsible for hiring a new team of summer lifeguards. The 54-year-old — who worked in the field in her 20s before taking a career break to raise her kids — told Business Insider she was "pretty fortunate" to hand-pick staff from scratch. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. "They wrote things like, 'My daughter just got her lifeguard certification and is looking for a job,'" Johnson said. AdvertisementDo you have an interesting story about working with different generations that you'd like to share with Business Insider?

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☆ Las Vegas transit system is nation's first to plan full deployment of AI surveillance system for weapons
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Kevin Williams | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Las Vegas Review-journal | Tribune News Service | Getty ImagesOn your next visit to Vegas, an extra set of eyes will be watching you if you decide to hop onto the local transit system. Violent crime on transit systems, specifically, remains an issue in major metro areas, with a report released in late 2023 by the Department of Transportation detailing concerns from transit agency officials around the U.S. about rising violence on their transit systems. Atteberry stressed that the ZeroEyes system is not designed to detect lawful, legal firearms that might be in a holster or packed in a purse. "AI technology comes from the data; if we do not capture the data, there is no successful AI," Dei said. ZeroEyesThe Las Vegas transit system is not the only in the nation to use ZeroEyes, but is the first to plan full deployment.

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☆ DEI, explained: What’s the term Republicans are using to attack Kamala Harris?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Nicquel Terry Ellis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Critics say DEI programs are discriminatory and attempt to solve racial discrimination by disadvantaging other groups, particularly White Americans. These diversity training efforts emerged around the time that affirmative action began by executive order from President John F. Kennedy. Despite the backlash against DEI programs and initiatives, many companies are standing firm in their support for DEI. And 71% of people surveyed said they think DEI training is important to “creating a positive workplace culture.”What does DEI look like at work? Thrivent’s DEI training teaches employees how to understand and bridge cultural differences in the workplace, Baker said.

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About Washington State Employees Credit UnionWashington State Employees Credit Union is a community development financial institution (CDFI) with 24 branches throughout Washington. How Washington State Employees Credit Union ComparesWashington State Employees Credit Union vs. Kitsap Credit UnionKitsap Credit Union is another CDFI in Washington. Washington State Employees Credit Union vs. Gesa Credit UnionGesa Credit Union has around 30 branches in Washington and is also certified as a CDFI. Why You Should Trust Us: How We Reviewed Washington State Employees Credit UnionFor our Washington State Employees Credit Union review, we rated bank products and services using our editorial standards. Washington State Employees Credit Union FAQsIs Washington State Employees Credit Union a good credit union?

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Opening a U.S. Bank Checking AccountYou can open a U.S. Bank checking account online or at a branch. Chase Bank ReviewU.S. Bank Checking Accounts vs. Wells Fargo Checking AccountsThere are four Wells Fargo checking accounts, including a checkless bank account similar to the U.S. Bank Safe Debit account. Wells Fargo ReviewWhy You Should Trust Us: How We Reviewed U.S. Bank Checking AccountsWe used our checking account methodology to review the two U.S. Bank checking accounts. U.S. Bank Checking FAQsWhat makes U.S. Bank checking accounts attractive to customers? A U.S. Bank checking account may attract new customers who want a top checking account bonus.

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Compare the Top Bank Accounts for College StudentsWe researched over a dozen banks to find the best checking accounts and savings accounts for college students. Determine if you want a bank account specifically for college students or a standard bank account. The bank account agreement shares details about the bank account, like the opening requirements, minimum balance requirements, and interest rate. Best Bank Accounts for College Students FAQsWhat makes a bank account student-friendly? We researched more than a dozen bank accounts at brick-and-mortar banks, online banks, credit unions, and online banking platforms to find the strongest bank accounts ideal for college students.

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☆ Events startup Posh just raised $22 million as the IRL space heats up. Read the 12-page pitch deck it used.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewLike many tech startups, Posh, an events marketplace platform, was born in a college dorm room. "We pivoted from an event company into a software company," as a result, CEO Price told Business Insider. Last month, the app had over 5,000 events listed on the app, Price said. Advertisement"A big thesis of ours is actually that we can create a new revenue stream for creators by congregating their top 1% of fans IRL," Price added. AdvertisementRead the 12-page pitch deck Posh used to raise its $22 million Series A:Note: The company updated and redacted some figures in the deck.

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Discover it® Cash Back OverviewIf you prefer earning cash back without paying an annual fee, the Discover it® Cash Back is one of the best cash back credit cards out there. Discover it® Cash Back Benefits and FeaturesThe Discover it Cash Back is a fairly straightforward card. Like the Discover it® Cash Back, it has no annual fee and Discover will match your cash back earned after your first account year. Like the Discover it® Cash Back, the Citi Custom Cash℠ Card has no annual fee. Discover it® Cash Back Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat credit score do I need to be approved for the Discover it® Cash Back?

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☆ Opinion | Antisemitism on Campuses, Ivy and Beyond
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

To the Editor:Re “Should American Jews Abandon Elite Universities?,” by Bret Stephens (column, June 26):Mr. Stephens has issued a sobering and well-documented indictment of antisemitism on elite campuses. The question asked by the headline is timely and troubling for many Jewish high school students and their families. But the insensitivity and hypocrisy of supposedly idealistic and enlightened college students may be the most striking and unkind cut of all. “Safe spaces” and rules against “microaggressions” have become commonplace on campuses. Yet when Jewish students made it known that calling for deadly attacks on Jews (“Globalize the intifada!”) is offensive and intimidating, they were ignored.

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Business Insider checked in with four major firms — Boston Consulting Group, Ernst & Young, McKinsey, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) — for insights into what they might be looking for in prospective employees. AdvertisementWhat kinds of roles are consulting firms hiring for? Consulting firms often hire for a range of positions. Rod Adams, talent acquisition and onboarding leader at PwC, told BI that the company is hiring consultants, engineers, accountants, and tax professionals, among other roles. Consulting firms often say there isn't one specific background or set of skills they look for.

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☆ I moved from the US to Ireland. I'm extremely happy with my choice, but there are a few things I wish I'd known before relocating.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Alexis Mcsparren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Finding a job in Ireland is tough, especially if you're not in the country yetIt's hard to get a job in Dublin. Sadly, the Irish job market is extremely competitive, especially in Dublin. AdvertisementFinding housing in Ireland is equally as difficult, if not harder, than job huntingRent in Ireland can be pricey. Alexis McSparrenFinding housing in Ireland overall is very difficult, but finding housing in Dublin is a struggle. Finding my people in Ireland took some timeI met my boyfriend after I moved to Ireland.

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☆ The next hot jobs for Gen Z
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Silicon Valley has been laying off workers by the tens of thousands, making tech work almost impossible to come by. Millennials believed they were heading to Silicon Valley in service of a lofty mission. AdvertisementIf Silicon Valley is going out of vogue, what will take its place as the next hot destination? Civil service doesn't come with the pay or the glamour of tech jobs, but it offers the stability that college students say they want. When I speak to college students these days, I'm struck by how they lack the naivete I suffered from when I was their age.

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☆ I've worked with college students for years. Parents should teach their college-bound kids these key life skills this summer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Rachel Garlinghouse | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Not only was it my job to teach students how to write a college-level essay, but I also found myself taking on another role. I involuntarily became a college student life coach of sorts. Mostly, they were ill-prepared to be a college student — yet their parents and teachers expected them to "act their age." Problem-solvingWhen in high school, many of my college students were used to Mommy or Daddy stepping in on their behalf, managing any issues that would arise. Once in college, students are suddenly expected to navigate their needs independently.

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☆ Finance jobs are more competitive than ever, so some college students are sitting for the industry's most grueling exam before they even graduate
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

About one in five people who start the CFA process are students, Rob Langrick, chief product advocate at the CFA Institute, told Business Insider. The increase in college students starting the CFA process comes as fewer people overall are taking the exams. CFA Level I sign-ups first dropped in late 2020, given pandemic-induced cancellations and exam deferments. Related storiesIn 2018 and 2019, an average of about 162,000 people took the Level I exam each year. He thought his economics degree didn't cover enough applied finance for the kinds of jobs he wanted to do.

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☆ The shock from the Trump assassination attempt has turned to scrutiny of the Secret Service
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The US is still coming to grips with the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In today's big story, we examine the scrutiny the Secret Service is facing and what former special agents are saying about the tragedy . But that's not to say the Secret Service has avoided controversy over the last 40-plus years since the Reagan shooting. Secret Service agents converge on former President Donald Trump onstage at his Pennsylvania campaign rally. AdvertisementUltimately, another former Secret Service agent said the entire event represents a failure for Trump's security detail , BI's Matthew Loh and Cameron Manley report.

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☆ Ruth Westheimer, the Sex Guru Known as Dr. Ruth, Dies at 96
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Daniel Lewis | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Ruth Westheimer, the grandmotherly psychologist who as “Dr. Ruth” became America’s best-known sex counselor with her frank, funny radio and television programs, died on Friday at her home in New York City. Dr. Westheimer was in her 50s when she first went on the air in 1980, answering listeners’ mailed-in questions about sex and relationships on the radio station WYNY in New York. The show, called “Sexually Speaking,” was only a 15-minute segment heard after midnight on Sundays. But it was such a hit that she quickly became a national media celebrity and a one-woman business conglomerate.

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☆ I had a baby during my senior year of college. My friends helped raise my daughter so I could graduate and continue working.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

During my senior year of college, my husband, who I married in my freshman year, and I found out we were expecting a baby. I felt like there was this stigma that once you have a baby, your life would be over. Our friends became our support systemAlready living in a two-bedroom house, we spent my pregnancy preparing for a new baby. My husband would come back from school, and I would work all afternoon while he had the baby. I wouldn't have been able to raise Hinami without this village of friends around us.

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☆ Our side hustles bring in $125,000 a year or more: 'Nearly everybody' can make money this way
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

The McCauleys make their money by researching what makes side hustles profitable, testing them and teaching others how to do the same on YouTube. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based couple earned nearly $140,000 from eight streams of income last year, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. Ease of starting is at an all-time high: Platforms like Amazon, Airbnb and Fiverr offer instant access to paying customers. Kindergarten teacher Becky Powell's side hustle — making worksheets for other educators — brings in six figures per year. Her husband also sells worksheets on the platform, and they've used their combined earnings to fund vacations and pay down their mortgage and student loans, Powell says.

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☆ Carrots are an easy way to get more nutrients in, according to nutritionists
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Vegetables are great not only for their versatility — they can be eaten raw or cooked, whole or chopped — but also for their health benefits. Eating three servings of baby carrots a week can give a significant boost of important nutrients found in the orange root vegetables, according to a new unpublished study presented June 30 in Chicago at Nutrition 2024, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. After four weeks, the researchers found those who ate the carrots had a 10.8% increase in carotenoids in their skin, natural antioxidants found to have health benefits, such as preventing inflammation and promoting heart health, according to the Cleveland Clinic. But those who consumed the carrots and the supplement saw the most benefits and increased their skin carotenoids by 21.6%. Eating vegetables can protect against heart disease, some cancers, diabetes and obesity, according to the CDC.

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☆ Columbia removes three deans from power for ‘very troubling’ antisemitic text messages
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Columbia University announced Monday it has permanently removed three deans from their posts after finding they engaged in “very troubling” text messages that touched on antisemitic tropes. “The incident revealed behavior and sentiments that were not only unprofessional, but also, disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes,” Shafik said in the Monday statement. However, Columbia signaled that a fourth official involved in the text messages, Josef Sorett, the dean of Columbia College, is staying in power after apologizing and taking responsibility. On Monday Sorett sent a message to Columbia College students apologizing for his actions. Last week, Rep. Virginia Foxx, the Republican chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, demanded Columbia hold the three officials accountable and revealed images of the group text exchange.

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