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☆ A doctor lost 50 pounds on a healthy diet and another 30 pounds on Mounjaro. She says weight loss drugs may be the 'easy way out' — but so what?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After consulting her doctor, she lost another 30 pounds off-label on the diabetes drug Mounjaro, which is now marketed for weight loss as Zepbound. Advertisement"It was really kind of life-changing to me because it was just so easy and so natural to lose weight," Grunch told Business Insider of taking Mounjaro. AdvertisementPeople shouldn't be judged for taking weight loss drugsWhen Grunch, who shares insights into her life with her 1.8 million Tiktok followers, started losing weight, viewers speculated she was on weight loss drugs and accused her of taking the "easy way out." Oprah Winfrey , for example, told a panel in last September that she thought weight loss drugs were "the easy way out," but revealed she was taking one in December. AdvertisementThere is a huge amount of research, such as this 2014 study , showing that shaming people into weight loss doesn't work, and in fact leads to further weight gain.

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☆ Here are Jim Cramer's rapid-fire takeaways on 6 stocks in the news Wednesday
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Matthew J. Belvedere | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Jim said, "I don't know if [CEO] Carol Tome can keep the job." The fact is, he added, e-commerce is very strong and "she's not participating in it." Walmart — Founder Sam Walton liked the idea that people shouldn't have to own fractional shares, Jim said, praising the retailer's 3-for-1 stock split . "Very smart move by Walmart" to entice the individual investor with a smaller share price, Jim added. General Motors — Shares on Wednesday added to their 7.8% gain in the prior session on a strong quarter and 2024 guidance.

Persons: Jim, Carol Tome, Sam Walton, Mary Barra, Dave Calhoun didn't, Calhoun, Ozempic, Eli Lilly, Lilly, Tesla, Elon Organizations: Parcel Service, Walmart, General Motors, GM, CNBC, Club, Ford Motor, Boeing, Novo Nordisk — Locations: Delaware

☆ A TikToker apologizes for slamming a Gen Z worker who skipped an 8 a.m. meeting for a fitness class
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A TikToker slammed a Gen Z hire who missed an 8 a.m. meeting for a fitness class. I don't give a flying shit about your workout class. Also, an 8 a.m. workout class is too late. Alexandre Evidente, made a reaction video in the form of a skit putting himself in the position of this new Gen Z hire. Ravin Jesuthasan, a future of work expert, recently told Business Insider that Gen Z has "very different attitudes to work" versus previous generations.

Persons: —, Natalie, Alexandre Evidente, Evidente, Ravin Organizations: Service, Business

The announcement shocked civil rights advocates, who countered that the state's system is already arduous and this latest requirement will only further worsen voter disenfranchisement throughout the state. However, in GOP-dominant Tennessee, Republican leaders have repeatedly shrugged off calls to reform the state's voting-rights restoration policy. Voting rights advocates have argued the legal interpretation was way off-base. The change, instituted by elections officials in July, has since halted almost all voting rights restorations: More than 60 people were denied and just one person approved. “It's un-American.”Democratic Rep. Joe Towns likened the state's policy to Jim Crow-era laws that were put in place with the intent of stopping Black people from participating in elections.

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☆ Splitting the check is no longer restaurant etiquette — in 2024 it's every diner for themself
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Kieran Press-Reynolds | Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Recently, TikTok users have been gaining traction with the idea that people shouldn't feel guilty about paying for their own food and not splitting the check. Diners say splitting the bill can be unfairSome of the recent bill-splitting discourse posts are grouped under the hashtag "groupdinner," which has 9.6 million views. splitting the bill. AdvertisementIn sticking to etiquette norms when paying for one's own meal, it's crucial that guests repay their portion promptly. More than anything, communication between the hosts and guests is essential and can help thwart nightmare bill-splitting mishaps like the ones described in the viral TikTok videos.

Persons: —, @finegalnopimple, TikToker @remiandryan, Nick Leighton, fleeced, Leighton, OnePoll, It's, it'll, it's Organizations: Service, Business, Louisiana Federal Credit Union, New York Times, Forbes Locations: Dutch, Louisiana

He cited relatively affordable homes and a free, clean, high-quality life as two of Texas' draws. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson told Business Insider at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that two things consistently attract Americans to move to the state. "The housing market in Dallas is very affordable to Californians and New Yorkers," Johnson said. Johnson reminded BI that all housing costs are relative: "When you're talking about 'it's expensive to live in Dallas,' you're comparing Dallas to the Dallas of yesteryear." AdvertisementHe said Dallas residents have benefited from investments in the police department as well as infrastructure including new sidewalks and smooth streets.

Persons: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson crowed, —, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Johnson, They're, Gen Zers, Pengyu Cheng, Cheng, Dallas, Dallas —, it's Organizations: Dallas Mayor, Service, Economic, Democratic, Republican, Community Survey, University of Minnesota's, Dallas Locations: Texas, Davos, Florida, Switzerland, California, New York . Texas, Dallas, San Francisco, Austin, yesteryear

☆ The must-have ingredients a cookbook author always has on hand for making Mediterranean-style dishes
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Mediterranean diet including a variety of cuisines that emphasize flavorful, unprocessed foods. A woman who grew up in Egypt said she cooks healthy meals for her family with simple ingredients. Make tasty Mediterranean food with basic flavor enhancers like cumin, citrus, turmeric, and garlic. "On the Mediterranean diet, you really don't use ultra-processed foods, but that's not the same as a bag of frozen peas." Simple spices, herbs, and aromatics can build big flavorsKaradsheh said people shouldn't be intimidated by cooking Mediterranean food, since it doesn't take exotic ingredients.

Persons: —, Suzy Karadsheh, Karadsheh, that's, shouldn't, she's, Salmon Organizations: Service, New York Times Locations: Egypt, Greece, Morroco

☆ People shouldn't reach for yield right now, says Janus Henderson's John Kerschner
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | 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 EmailPeople shouldn't reach for yield right now, says Janus Henderson's John KerschnerJohn Kerschner, head of U.S. securitized products and portfolio manager at Janus Henderson, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the warning in private credit, investing in securitized assets, and more.

Persons: Janus Henderson's John Kerschner John Kerschner, Janus Henderson

☆ Apple is going to make texting between iPhones and Android a lot less awful starting next year
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Apple will support RCS, Rich Communication Services later in 2024, according to 9To5Mac. AdvertisementThis is a reversal from what Apple CEO Tim Cook said about the idea of RCS texting last year. In 2022, Cook said that he didn't get many requests to improve cross-platform texting. He encouraged an audience member at the 2022 Code Conference to switch over to Apple when he asked about cross-platform texting. AdvertisementThis was part of a campaign called #GetTheMessage, which according to Android, was launched to encourage Apple to support RCS and modernize cross-platform texting.

Persons: —, iMessage, Tim Cook, Cook, haven't, Sameer Samat, Samat Organizations: Apple, Rich Communication Services, Google, Service Locations: Las Vegas

☆ 4 things homebuyers can ask for that could significantly drop the interest rate and monthly payment, according to the president of a mortgage bank who's been helping borrowers for over 30 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate above 7%, sales of existing homes slowed in September to their softest year-on-year pace in 13 years. But if you're spending the same amount on rent as you would on a mortgage payment, buying could still make sense. And that negotiation can even include lowering your mortgage rate, according to Shayowitz. 4 things to considerYou can reduce your interest rate through a permanent buydown. In other words, the seller provides a one-time payment placed in escrow and used to buy down the interest rate permanently.

Persons: Shmuel Shayowitz, Shayowitz, it'll Organizations: ARM Locations: Shayowitz

☆ How a Bruce Lee quote inspired this water technology CEO's business
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In 1971, Bruce Lee said in the American TV series "Longstreet" what may be his most famous quote: "Be water, my friend." He was alluding to how people shouldn't allow themselves to be trapped in a certain mindset and should adapt and flow as their surroundings and circumstances change. The line went on to inspire Mohammad Sherafatmand, founder and CEO of water technology company Hydroleap. "You need to be adaptive; if you hit a roadblock, brave it," Sherafatmand told CNBC's "My Biggest Lessons." It's a mindset he's used while trying to disrupt the water purification industry.

Persons: Bruce Lee, Longstreet, Mohammad Sherafatmand, Sherafatmand, CNBC's, Mohammad Sherafatmand's

☆ Biden administration picks 31 regional tech hubs to spur US innovation
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told reporters the program aimed to diversify the United States away from its traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley, Seattle and Boston. White House National Economic Director Lael Brainard said the regional tech program makes "smart public investments in critical technologies in every region of the country." The designated regional tech hubs are in places like Montana, Wisconsin, upstate New York, Vermont, Nevada, Illinois and Puerto Rico, and are focused on areas including semiconductors, clean energy, critical minerals, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Raimondo said the administration next year plans to award about five to 10 of the 31 tech hubs up to $75 million each. Biden this year asked Congress for $4 billion to fund additional regional tech hubs.

Persons: Gina Raimondo, Antony Blinken, Leah, " Raimondo, Joe Biden's, Lael Brainard, Biden, Raimondo, David Shepardson, Jamie Freed Organizations: . Commerce, U.S, State Department, REUTERS, U.S . Commerce Department, White, National, Thomson Locations: U.S, Mexico, Washington , U.S, WASHINGTON, United States, Silicon Valley, Seattle, Boston, Montana , Wisconsin, New York , Vermont , Nevada , Illinois, Puerto Rico, Washington, Idaho, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, China

☆ Sam Bankman-Fried was a horrible manager, says 'Big Short' author Michael Lewis
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Sam Bankman-Fried was a "horrible" manager, Michael Lewis told "60 Minutes." Lewis is the author of "Going Infinite," a new book about Bankman-Fried, which is set for release on Tuesday. AdvertisementAdvertisementSam Bankman-Fried was a "horrible" manager, according to author Michael Lewis, who has written a new book about the cofounder of failed crypto exchange FTX. He told Lewis FTX didn't really have a board. And there was nobody there to say, like, 'Don't, don't do that,'" the author added.

Persons: Sam Bankman, Fried, Michael Lewis, Lewis, SBF's, —, Bankman, Lewis FTX didn't, it's, FTX, George Stephanopoulos Organizations: Service, CBS, ABC News, Bankman

☆ Recognizing the rights of climate refugees is the first step to relocating the millions of vulnerable island-nation residents who could be displaced in the next 3 decades
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Christine Jean-Baptiste | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

This article is part of "Journey Toward Climate Justice," a series exploring the systemic inequities of the climate crisis. By 2050, the World Bank estimates that climate change could force 216 million people to be displaced from their homes within their own countries. Climate change is thought to be one of several contributors to the wildfires — as droughts increased in the region, vegetation dried, creating dry conditions conducive to fires. Migration and the climate crisis are inextricably linked, climate experts say. "People shouldn't be forced to leave home because of climate change," Francis said.

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There are so many since wildfires killed 115 people in the historic town of Lahaina that Olsten is worried about a full-blown economic catastrophe. The day after the fire, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, a quasi-state agency, said visitors on “non-essential travel are being asked to leave Maui” and that "non-essential travel to Maui is strongly discouraged." People shouldn't go to Lahaina or the surrounding West Maui area — “It’s not a place to stare," Bissen said — but the rest of Maui needs tourists. The Hawaii Tourism Authority drafted and publicized a map showing Lahaina and West Maui in relation to the rest of the island, highlighting just how much was still open. It's not clear, however, when travel to West Maui will resume.

Persons: — Richie Olsten, Olsten, Mufi Hannemann, ”, Graeme Swain, Mara, Swain, Hali'imaile, —, Gemma Alvior, they’re, “ Maui’s, Richard Bissen, shouldn't, Bissen, Jason Momoa, “, Carl Bonham, It's, Bonham, ___ McAvoy Organizations: Airlines, Maui Helicopters, Air, Pilots, Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association, University of Hawaii, Hollywood, Hawaii Tourism Authority, ”, Revenues Locations: KAHULUI, Hawaii, Lahaina, State, Maui, South Maui, San Diego, U.S, West Maui, Hollywood, ”, Manoa, Kaanapali, Honolulu

☆ The real reason you're using 'Girl Math' isn't as funny as the TikTok trend would make you think
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Girl Math" is the humorous TikTok trend where users justify expenses with tricks. "Girl Math" may just be "Buy Now, Pay Later" in disguise, the experts said. "To me, the popularity of the "Girl Math" trend indicates a lot of pent-up guilt around our purchases," said Barrow. That's why it's important to disclose when "Girl Math" is humor instead of fact, said Sara Samuels, a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual. AdvertisementAdvertisementFinancial educator Ellis even suggests setting aside money for savings or an emergency fund every time you make a "Girl Math" purchase.

Persons: Sam James, —, Ashley Morris, Isabel Barrow, Barrow, Erin Ellis, Ellis, Edelman's Barrow, Sara Samuels, Morris Organizations: Service, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, Northwestern Mutual Locations: Wall, Silicon, Philadelphia, Barrow

☆ My husband works for UPS and I wish people could see how hard his job is — and why the new $170,000 contract deal is well deserved
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Fortesa Latifi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Kourtney is married to a UPS driver in Rhode Island. Kourtney says she sees how hard the job is and drivers deserve the new $170,000 contract deal. She believes people shouldn't be upset about the deal because blue-collar workers deserve fair pay. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kourtney, a 30-year-old hairdresser and wife of a UPS driver in Rhode Island. I feel like college-educated white-collar workers don't believe blue-collar workers deserve to live a comfortable life — even though service workers are the backbone of society.

Persons: Kourtney, shouldn't, that's, they're, he's, They're, It's, I've Organizations: Morning, Teamsters, UPS, Workers Locations: Rhode Island

☆ How 19 NFL players lost weight after retiring and became unrecognizable, including one who used a 'water fast'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Russell Okung revealed that he lost over 100 pounds on a "water fast" after retiring from the NFL. Many former NFL players, especially linemen, lost weight with simple, less drastic diet changes. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFormer NFL player Russell Okung weighed 310 pounds during his football career and recently lost over 100 pounds using a 40-day "water fast." When retirement comes, the processs of losing the weight can be just as complicated as gaining it.

Persons: Russell Okung, — Organizations: NFL, Service, Football, USA

☆ Elon Musk touts short-term Treasurys as a 'no-brainer,' echoing Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Zahra Tayeb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Elon Musk touted short-term Treasurys as a "no-brainer," mirroring Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman. The Tesla CEO responded to Ackman, who said he's investing cash in short-term T-bills like Buffett. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO was responding to a post on X by Ackman, who like Buffett, said he puts cash into short-term Treasurys. We also invest our cash in short term Treasurys," Ackman said. At the same time, while Ackman reveals his fondness for short-term Treasurys, he revealed on Thursday he's short on 30-year US Treasurys.

Persons: Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman, Ackman, Buffett, Musk, Berkshire Hathaway Organizations: Service, Privacy, SpaceX, Berkshire, CNBC, AAA, AA, Pershing Square Locations: Wall, Silicon, US

☆ Warren Buffett says he’s not worried about Fitch’s U.S. downgrade
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Warren Buffett tours the floor ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder's Meeting in Omaha, NE. Warren Buffett shrugged off Fitch's U.S. credit rating downgrade, noting it doesn't change what his conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway , is doing at the moment. On Tuesday, Fitch lowered its long-term foreign currency issuer default rating for the U.S. to AA+ from AAA. Buffett noted these concerns are valid, and the Oracle of Omaha said he doesn't agree with everything the federal government is doing. "The dollar is the reserve currency of the world, and everybody knows it," Buffett said.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Treasurys, Buffett, CNBC's Becky Quick, Fitch, it's Organizations: Berkshire Hathaway, Berkshire, AAA, Oracle, Treasurys Locations: Omaha, Fitch's, Berkshire, U.S

☆ Jamie Dimon, Larry Summers blast Fitch's shock US downgrade as 'ridiculous' and 'bizarre and inept'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Zahra Tayeb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Fitch's downgrade of the US government's credit score on Tuesday has come as a shock to markets. Here's how 8 top voices have reacted, including Jamie Dimon, Warren Buffett and Larry Summers. But the decision of a credit rating agency today, as the economy looks stronger than expected, to downgrade the United States is bizarre and inept," Summers said in a post on X. Fitch rating services down grades US credit rating from AAA to AA+. I strongly disagree with Fitch's decision, and I believe it is entirely unwarranted," Yellen said.

Persons: Jamie Dimon, Warren Buffett, Larry Summers, Fitch, Berkshire Hathaway, Treasurys, Buffett, Dimon, Jeenah, Summers, Mohamed El, Erian, Paul Krugman, Krugman, Robert Kiyosaki, Rich Dad, Brace, Janet Yellen, Patrick Semansky, Yellen, Mark Haefele, Haefele Organizations: AAA, Service, Biden, Wall, Berkshire, CNBC, JPMorgan, Allianz, Fitch, AA, Fed, Treasury, AP, UBS Global Wealth Management Locations: Wall, Silicon, U.S, United States, States

☆ Warren Buffett waves off Fitch's cut to America's credit rating - and says he's buying Treasuries as normal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Warren Buffett isn't stressing about Fitch's cut to America's credit rating this week. Berkshire Hathaway continues to buy $10 billion of US Treasuries every Monday, he told CNBC. Buffett said the US dollar's status as the world's reserve currency remains intact. He added that the only question is whether Berkshire will buy $10 billion of 3-month or 6-month Treasuries next Monday. Fitch's rating cut spooked investors this week, as it signaled reduced confidence in the safety of US government debt.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett, CNBC's Becky Quick, Berkshire's, He's Organizations: Berkshire, CNBC, Service, AAA, AA, Fed Locations: US, Wall, Silicon, Berkshire

☆ Vivek Ramaswamy, a 37-year-old presidential contender who thinks young people shouldn't vote, tried to rap on Fox News. It didn't go well.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has a secret talent, according to Politico: rapping. He performed an impromptu freestyle rap on "Fox & Friends" on Thursday for host Steve Doocy. Thankfully, the 37-year-old candidate appeared on Fox News' "Fox & Friends," where host Steve Doocy allowed Ramaswamy to share his gift with the world. Put on the spot, and without a beat, Ramaswamy entertained Doocy with a few short bars:"My name's Vivek, it rhymes with cake. Ramaswamy also recently spoke with radio host Michael Smerconish, who also pressed Ramaswamy to rap for him.

Persons: Vivek Ramaswamy, Steve Doocy, Ramaswamy, Vivek, Michael Smerconish, Donald Trump Organizations: Politico, Fox, Service, GOP, Harvard University, Fox News, Fox &, Fox & Friends Locations: Wall, Silicon, United States, FiveThirtyEight

☆ A data analyst and tech TikTok creator listed her salaries for past jobs on her LinkedIn profile — but she doesn't recommend others do it
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Earlier this month, the academic researcher-turned-data analyst and founder of Break Into Tech added her salaries to every prior job listed on her LinkedIn profile. After a Twitter user posted a screenshot of Chaze's updated LinkedIn profile listing her salaries, others weighed in. The whole transparent salaries discussion is very tricky but I'd love it to be more common. "I don't recommend that others post their salaries on LinkedIn because it can be held against you when you're applying for your next job," she said. "Just seeing what's possible, what your friends, family, and coworkers are making, if you're making less, it shows you that you can make more."

Persons: Charlotte Chaze, McCormick, Chaze, Gen, X, they'd, you've Organizations: Service, Tech, LinkedIn Locations: Wall, Silicon

watch nowA lot of financial planning is, of course, about the future. But people's goals can backfire if they neglect themselves in the present, says Preston Cherry, a certified financial planner and founder and president of Concurrent Financial Planning in Green Bay, Wisconsin. "Starving your current self ... could be discouraging," said Cherry, who is also a member of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council. But people shouldn't have to pick between a good life now and a good life later, Cherry said. 'Wants are needs, too'The division between "wants" and "needs" is often too rigid for people, Cherry said.

Persons: Preston Cherry, Cherry, it's Organizations: CNBC's, Council, Getty Locations: Green Bay , Wisconsin

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