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Only after he was awkwardly pulled aside on stage and informed that he was in Sioux City did he make a correction. Trump's Sioux flub caught the attention of Florida Gov. “I don’t think he’s senile. A Trump spokesperson noted that Trump hasn’t criticized Biden directly on age, and Trump has long argued that Biden's problem isn't actually his age but his mental state. But when a reporter noted Trump’s actual age, neither woman saw it as problem.

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☆ Maine mass shootings: Grieving Maine families grapple with unanswered questions after man accused of killing 18 is found dead
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Nouran Salahieh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Elizabeth Seal, wife of Joshua Seal who was killed in the shootings, told CNN she is still processing the fact that the suspect is dead. And I have no doubt that we’ll be okay.” Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline told CNN Saturday. Law enforcement officials say Card, a US Army reservist and certified firearms instructor, had extensive training that included land navigation and firearms. For two days, residents of the normally quiet area saw law enforcement officers with long guns surrounding and searching various locations. Card had recently been fired from the recycling center, a law enforcement source told CNN.

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Law enforcement officials say Card, a US Army reservist and certified firearms instructor, had extensive training that included land navigation and firearms. Law enforcement prepare for a search for a gunman who killed 18 people two days ago, in Lewiston, Maine, on Friday. A law enforcement official said Friday that investigators have also recovered a cell phone that belonged to the suspect. The encounters happened 10 days after Card purchased the high-powered rifle at a Maine gun store, law enforcement sources said. A shelter in place sign is displayed in Lewiston, Maine, on October 27, 2023, in the aftermath of a mass shooting.

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CNN —For the victims of the mass shooting Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine, it was an ordinary night out. Even on her night off on Wednesday, Asselin was at Just-in-Time, her brother told CNN. He was one the victims lost in the shooting in Maine,” the organization wrote in a Facebook post Thursday. Arthur “Artie” StroutArthur "Artie" Strout Strout family/WBZArthur “Artie” Strout, 42, was at Schemengees during the shooting, his father, Arthur Bernard, told CNN affiliate WBZ. His death has left his family in “shock and profound grief,” his family member Cecile Francoeur Martin told CNN.

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Seven died Wednesday at the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley, while eight others were fatally shot at nearby Schemengees Bar & Grille restaurant, police said. Here is what we know about some of victims:BILL AND AARON YOUNGBill Young and his 14-year-old son Aaron were shot and killed at the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley, Bill's brother Rob Young told Reuters. They were out for an evening with their bowling league, Rob Young said. TRICIA ASSELINAsselin was trying to call 911 when the gunman shot and killed her at the bowling alley, her brother DJ Johnson told CNN. Asselin, who worked at the bowling alley part time, was there for a night out with her sister, who survived the massacre, Johnson said.

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☆ More than 14,000 licensed childcare centers in the US are behind on state-mandated inspections
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

More than 14,000 licensed childcare facilities across the US are due for a state-mandate inspection. Inspired by Morin's video, researchers at USAFacts, a not-for-profit group owned by current Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft Executive Steve Ballmer, compiled inspection data from 148,166 licensed childcare facilities in 41 states between June and September 2023 to discover that 14,683 licensed childcare facilities across the country are behind on receiving their state-mandated inspections. As for Minnesota, its state records reflect that 85% of its childcare facilities have received an inspection recently enough to comply with state law. Tennessee, for example, requires childcare facilities to be inspected four times a year, while California only requires it once every three years. In the case of Morin's son's childcare facility, prior state inspections had already flagged it repeatedly for grossly violating the child-to-caregiver ratios.

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☆ Meta has Apple to thank for giving its annual VR conference added sizzle this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The iPhone maker in June announced its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset at an eyepopping price of $3,499 when it goes on sale next year. "There's curiosity for sure with Apple entering the market," said Tom Symonds, CEO of the UK-based VR firm Immerse. Apple CEO Tim Cook stands next to the new Apple Vision Pro headset. At its high price point, the Vision Pro will likely be more of a product for businesses, Seitz said. Initially, the price is too high and the Vision Pro will require users to wear a battery pack, creating an added nuisance during a workout.

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☆ Usain Bolt: The story behind one of athletics’ most iconic images
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —In 2013, Usain Bolt had the world at his feet. By the time the World Championships rolled round to Moscow in 2013, Bolt had achieved an almost mythical status on the track. Morin continued: “Bolt, bolt – I made the relation right away, of course. The pair reunited two years later during the World Championships in Beijing and discussed the image. Bolt celebrates on the podium with his gold medal for the 100m at the 2013 World Championships.

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☆ A neurodivergent Tiktoker struggling with 'time blindness' faced backlash online for requesting accommodations at work. Experts say 'it's a real thing.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A TikToker struggling with "time blindness" was mocked online for asking for accomodations at work. She actually had ADHD of which a common symptom is struggling to do things on time. Experts say that "time blindness" is a legitimate issue that employers need to accomodate for. Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. She was on the phone to ask the school if they had adjustments for "ADHD time blindness."

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☆ 5 ways parents can shore up a middle schooler’s self-image
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Phylis Fagell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Editor’s Note: Phyllis L. Fagell, a licensed clinical professional counselor and professional school counselor, is the author of “Middle School Matters.” Her new book is “Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times.”CNN —After a disappointing routine during a gymnastics meet, Addy Moser was full of self-doubt, so the 13-year-old tried silently encouraging herself using her own first name. It’s not easy for middle schoolers to counteract unrealistic expectations they absorb from peers, family members, the culture and themselves, which is why I devote a chapter in my new book, “Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times,” to acquiring “super security,” the power to develop a healthy self-identity. The good news is you can help your child acquire super security. Beyond offering unconditional love, which every child needs to feel secure, parents can do practical things to shore up a tween’s self-image. Parents can encourage children who use social media to be mindful about the posts they see and share.

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☆ China takes major step in regulating generative AI services like ChatGPT
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

China also urges platforms to “participate in the formulation of international rules and standards” related to generative AI, it said. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have taken the world by storm. Generative AI refers to the technology that underpins platforms like ChatGPT. In the global race to build guardrails for how governments tap AI, China had gained a significant head start, US Senator Mark Warner warned last month. So far, Baidu, Alibaba and JD.com’s generative AI services are either in the trial stage or being tested by corporate users.

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☆ SVB, BBBY, Lordstown lead list of US bankruptcies as companies fold up at the fastest pace since 2010
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Joseph Wilkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

First-half US corporate bankruptcies surged to the highest level since 2010, data from S&P Global Market Intelligence shows. Almost 3,000 firms folded up in the last six months, a 68% jump from a year earlier, according to Epiq Bankruptcy. American businesses have come under increased stress after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates aggressively. Total company failures for the period surged 68% from a year earlier to almost 3,000, according to data provider Epiq Bankruptcy. Rising corporate bankruptcies are a worrying sign for the wider US economy, which is already under strain from the effects of the Fed's aggressive interest rate hikes.

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☆ Humblebragging is an unattractive habit that could ruin your chances of being promoted, career experts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Career experts say this behavior can hinder the chances of a promotion. Humblebragging refers to making a seemingly self-deprecating comment that actually draws attention to something you're proud of. "I'm so tired today from playing all that golf with the boss at his club's Pro-Am yesterday," Lindsey Pollak, a career expert and author told Fox Business as an example of this behavior. Career experts have often encouraged workers – especially women and minorities – to talk up their achievements to advance their careers and get promotions. Some experts say this is partly because American work culture places value on being loud and visible.

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☆ Barack Obama shares the No. 1 tactic he uses to maintain a positive mindset: 'It can sustain your spirit'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Barack Obama is no stranger to bleak circumstances — maintaining a positive attitude despite them helps him stay in high spirits. Obama, 61, discussed the top tactic he uses to remain level-headed in an interview with comedian Hasan Minhaj published on Wednesday. I'm pretty sure that between World War I, World War II, the Great Depression … we can go through the list of moments that are significantly worse than this." "When you're thinking negatively, take a moment to assess how realistic your thoughts truly are," psychotherapist Amy Morin wrote on their website. "Reframing your overly negative thoughts into more realistic statements can help you maintain a healthy dose of optimism."

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☆ How to repel mosquitoes, according to science
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-24 | by ( Kate Golembiewski | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Here’s the lowdown on how mosquitoes hunt us, what attracts them, and what scientists recommend for keeping them at bay. The science of mosquito bitesMost of the time, mosquitoes drink plant nectars and juices, and even help pollinate flowers. “How attractive you think you are to mosquitoes might not necessarily correlate with how attractive you actually are to the mosquitoes,” McMeniman said. The itchiness and discomfort from mosquito bites come later when the perpetrator is no longer at risk of getting swatted. No silver bullet exists to protect yourself from mosquito bites, but get a good bug spray and reapply it as needed.

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☆ A Family Trio Starts a New Chapter in the City. Where Could They Find Three Bedrooms?
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Debra Kamin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Ms. Secor, a design consultant, looked out the window at Broadway and saw a stream of people fleeing north. Ms. Secor sold her TriBeCa co-op in 2005, and the couple welcomed twin girls, Romy and Naia, in 2006. But Ms. Secor had lived in New York for more than a decade before 9/11, and she missed the city. But Ms. Hill had different advice. Ms. Hill found some condos that fit the profile, streaming her visits on FaceTime so Ms. Secor could see them from Quebec.

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☆ Electricity prices in Finland flipped negative — a huge oversupply of clean, hydroelectric power meant suppliers were almost giving it away
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A new nuclear reactor, as well as unexpected floods, are leading to a glut of clean energy. While much of Europe was facing an energy crisis, the Nordic country reported that its spot energy prices dropped below zero before noon. "Now there is enough electricity, and it is almost emission-free," Ruusunen told Yle, adding that Finns could "feel good about using electricity." Ruusunen told the National that Finland wanted wind to become its primary power source by 2027. Finland is now dealing with energy prices being too lowAn offshore windfarm near the Aland Islands, an autonomous archipelago that is a region of Finland in the Baltic sea.

☆ Parents who raise mentally strong kids never use these 7 phrases when their children are young, says psychotherapist
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-16 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

It's unhelpful to tell kids what to think, even if you're just trying to allay their fears, Morin says. "A better strategy is to teach kids: What can you do when you're worried?" This phrase is often uttered out of frustration, and a genuine desire to help kids avoid bad or dangerous habits. Instead, Morin suggests saying: "You're going to do this again, and you're going to be tempted to hide it and cover it up. It can help kids stay motivated to work hard and succeed in the future, psychologists often note.

☆ Blockbuster pushed HBO to start investing in original content, cable giant's ex-chief says
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

What's less known is it was also the catalyst for HBO's pivot toward original programming, according to former HBO and Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes. HBO, at the time led by Michael Fuchs, decided the answer was original programming. Source: HBO | YouTubeEven after "The Sopranos" debuted, HBO still faced a dilemma over how much to invest in original shows. HBO's TV schedule was always shifting, based on the length of feature films. Had HBO's early investments in original programming not hit, Bewkes acknowledged he's not sure what HBO would have done to fight off Blockbuster.

☆ Psychotherapist shares 7 things mentally strong kids never do — and how to teach them
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

If you want your kids to succeed in life, teach them to be mentally strong, says psychotherapist Amy Morin. Knowing what mentally strong kids never do can help you identify the types of unhealthy behaviors that may stand in your child's way. Mentally strong kids don't avoid challengesChildren are often afraid to try new things, like playing a new sport or instrument, because they don't think they'll be good at it, Morin says. But trying difficult things can open up your kids to new skills and offer important lessons on dealing with failure, says Morin. "It's important for kids to know you have feelings too, or you struggle with certain things," Morin says.

Feb 23 (Reuters) - Europe's biggest hotel group Accor (ACCP.PA) on Thursday forecast higher revenue per available room (RevPAR) for 2023 as Chinese travelers are expected to return, after its annual core profit beat expectations on strong December activity. Hotel chains were hit hard by China's strict pandemic restrictions and are now hoping for a recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, Accor's second biggest market pre-pandemic. Boosted by demand for shorter trips, European hotel chains have seen bookings recover to levels comparable to those in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic grounded international flights. Accor's RevPAR, a key gauge of performance for the hotel industry, last year exceeded the 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2%. It posted core profit of 675 million euros ($716.72 million) for 2022, while analysts in a Refinitiv poll had expected 640.3 million euros.

☆ Accor: 2022 was the first time we went above 2019 levels
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | 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 EmailAccor: 2022 was the first time we went above 2019 levelsJean-Jacques Morin, deputy CEO and CFO of the French hospitality company, discusses its "momentous milestone" and the outlook for 2023.

☆ The College Application Process: 11 High School Seniors Discuss - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Patrick Healy | Adrian J. Rivera | Mr. Healy Is The Deputy Opinion Editor. Mr. Rivera Is An Editorial Assistant In Opinion. | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

What is college for? And what matters most in choosing the right college? The students were all applying to four-year schools with competitive admissions and had drawn on the U.S. News and World Report college rankings as part of their research. All 11 students believed that college is primarily for gaining a credential to get a job or admission to graduate school rather than mostly for learning about oneself and how to be an adult. “Whenever I see TikToks from college students, they’re always talking about the stress from their work,” said one of the focus group participants, Morin, an 18-year-old from Indiana.

The app CBP One had already been in use by the administration for some purposes but was officially expanded to allow asylum seekers to be prescreened. Those who qualify are given appointments for a time and date and port of entry where they can enter the U.S. and begin their asylum request process. Many migrants have phones, but others arrive without them or have limited or no WiFi access. Groups have also raised concerns about how app users' personal information will be used and stored. He recommended migrants avoid taking the risks to cross the border and use the app instead.

☆ 5 Ways to Make Your Kid's New Year's Resolution Meaningful
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Amy Morin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Take the task seriouslyYou could even create a family goal. Dreet Production/Getty ImagesRather than ask about your child's future goals in a nonchalant way, take the task seriously. You might decide to establish a family goal. Maybe everyone goes for a 20-minute walk each evening, or every family member shares three things they're grateful for over dinner. Or you could help your kids establish an individual resolution, such as practicing a musical instrument for 30 minutes three times per week.

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