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☆ Alums of $16 billion Tiger Cub Lone Pine have struggled to hack it on their own — with one notable exception
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In the past five years, four other alums have either shuttered or stopped trading hedge fund strategies. It's the latest spinoff from long-running Tiger Cub Lone Pine Capital to shutter. Lone Pine, the $16 billion firm led by co-chief investment officers Kelly Granat and David Craver, was founded in 1997 by billionaire Steve Mandel. Inside the Lone Pine family treeGaonkar's experience is far from the norm for Lone Pine alums though. Firms like Lone Pine, Tiger Global, Coatue, Viking Global, Maverick, Light Street, and others have lasted for decades and minted billionaires along the way.

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☆ Chris Pine is now a children’s book author
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Actor Chris Pine is telling a different type of story these days. The pair soon learn that they have some things in common. “It was during the first part of [COVID] quarantine, I was out on a walk with a friend, and my dog chased after a squirrel,” Pine said. “My friend was like, ‘I don’t think I know about a story about a dog chasing a squirrel.’ It seems so universal. Doesn’t every dog chase a squirrel?

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☆ Chip mining town begins recovery
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | 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 EmailChip mining town begins recoveryCNBC's Megan Cassella joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' with the latest details on how Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is beginning recovery from Hurricane Helene.

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☆ The House That Malin+Goetz Built (And Built Again)
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Craig Kellogg | Ashok Sinha | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Freshly painted white and fitted with new mahogany shutters, this new old house is nearly finished. And then came the stunning phone call, freezing Mr. Goetz and Mr. Malin in the back of that cab. Would it “look like a fake old house?” Mr. Malin asked. “Do I care whether a two-by-four is hundreds of years old, or 90 days old?” Mr. Goetz asked. Construction can’t be finished fast enough for Mr. Goetz and Mr. Malin.

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Spruce Pine, North Carolina has no running water or electricity, more than a week after Helene ripped through the town of 2,200. Mines in Spruce Pine produce the world’s purest form of quartz, which plays a central role in chip manufacturing. Now, the town’s exceedingly valuable supply of high-purity quartz is at risk, threatening to cripple the $600 billion global semiconductor industry. “The Spruce Pine community has been hit particularly hard,” Sibelco said in a statement on Sept. 30. For the semiconductor industry, the challenges that any long-term disruption to the Spruce Pine mines would present cannot be overstated, experts say.

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☆ How to clean hardwood floors, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

SKIP AHEAD The best products for cleaning hardwood floors | How to clean hardwood floors | Why trust NBC Select? The best products for cleaning hardwood floors, according to expertsI spoke with cleaning experts for their guidance and product recommendations. Aside from sealed hardwood floors, you can also use it to clean tile floors, including under furniture and appliances. How to clean hardwood floors, according to expertsThere are several different methods and products for cleaning hardwood floors. Apply a hardwood floor polish to the floors, such as the Weiman Hardwood Floor Polish Restorer according to the directions.

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☆ A North Carolina mountain town is wrecked by Hurricane Helene
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Deon J. Hampton | Deon J. Hampton Is A National Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Buildings throughout Swannanoa were damaged beyond repair after Hurricane Helene pummeled the region. Deon Hampton / NBC NewsBeverly Eller, 68, who has been staying in shelters the last few days, said she was surprised by the extent of the damage. Deon Hampton / NBC NewsCody said it was going to cost him dearly because he didn't carry insurance on his business. Residents who were forced to flee Swannanoa when Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina didn't know what condition their homes would be in when they returned. Deon Hampton / NBC NewsLike others interviewed in the town, Cody said there was nobody to blame for not better preparing them for this storm.

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☆ Devastation from Hurricane Helene could bring semiconductor chipmaking to a halt
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Clare Duffy | Dianne Gallagher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In addition to this, our teams are joining the local taskforces to try to restore the most basic services and bring further supplies to Spruce Pine,” The Quartz Corp said in a statement. The Quartz Corp facility near Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is seen during a CNN flyover of the area on Monday, September 30. And while quartz is abundant around the world, the kind of ultra-high-purity quartz mined in Spruce Pine is not. The Spruce Pine mines provide an estimated 80% to 90% of the world’s high-purity quartz — experts say the exact amount is proprietary and unknown — supplying semiconductor manufacturers like chipmaking giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. However, Wang said that despite the scale of the devastation in Spruce Pine, there is still reason for optimism.

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☆ North Carolina: Communities are coming together to rebuild after Hurricane Helene
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Dianne Gallagher | Michelle Watson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“My parents live in an absolute gem of the North Carolina mountains,” Perkins said in a post about his experience. “I have never been so relieved to see anyone OK,” Perkins told CNN, adding his parents are in their 70s, but pretty resourceful people. The couple and their dog were forced to climb onto their neighbor’s roof for safety, Jim Bourdy told CNN Sunday. Meredith Keisler during an interview in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 29. Asheville is a strong community.”Coleman speaks during an interview in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 29.

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☆ Hurricane Helene's devastation has blocked access to a one-of-a-kind mine for AI chips
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Tom Carter | Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina over the weekend, causing widespread devastation. Spruce Pine was hit with over 2 feet of rain between Tuesday and Saturday, The Associated Press said. The two firms play a huge role in the global supply chain that ultimately ends in smartphones and powering cutting-edge AI systems. "The quartz in Spruce Pine formed deep in the Earth without a lot of water carrying in other impurities," Yinan Wang, a geologist, said. That's because the Spruce Pine mines are singular in their scale, he said.

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☆ ‘The life that we built here is gone’: Helene devastated western North Carolina. Communities are coming together to rebuild
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Dianne Gallagher | Michelle Watson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“I have never been so relieved to see anyone OK,” Perkins told CNN, adding his parents are in their 70s, but pretty resourceful people. The couple and their dog were forced to climb onto their neighbor’s roof for safety, Jim Bourdy told CNN Sunday. Meredith Keisler during an interview in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 29. Michelle Coleman, the executive director of a religious outreach organization called Asheville Dream Center, told CNN that she’s never seen Asheville in this state before. Asheville is a strong community.”Coleman speaks during an interview in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 29.

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☆ Koalas are up power poles, on roads, in schools. Why the outlook for Australia’s listed icons remains ‘poor’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

In 2022, a 10-year national recovery plan was launched to stop the decline in numbers and improve the size, quality and connectivity of koala habitat in the listed areas. “I often think, ‘Am I sitting here, seeing the last of Queensland koalas filtering through, as I work with them?’”One of three subspecies, Queensland koalas are smaller and grayer than their southern cousins, and are the kind often seen in photos with celebrities and foreign dignitaries. “Aussies would be horrified to know that we are bulldozing koala habitat at the rate that we are,” she said. Koala habitat squeezed in citiesWith a human population of 2.5 million, Brisbane is one of Australia’s fastest-growing capital cities. Declining numbersMost of the ambition for vast tracts of new koala habitat in Queensland lies outside Brisbane’s established inner-city suburbs.

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☆ When I graduated college this summer, I feared I would always long for my college days. But post-grad life is just as fulfilling.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Victoria Heath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But while I initially thought I'd always pine for my college days, I can say that post-grad life has its plusses, too. I quickly learned that in post-grad life, there doesn't have to be a shortage of new things for your curiosity to dig into. A side note: planning to meet up with friends might take more effort in post-grad life, but effort is all it is. The future is something to be excited about, tooThere's no shame in finding the transition into post-grad life hard. I do believe that post-grad life can be as fulfilling as your college days.

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But if you don't have the best pumpkin carving tools, the end result probably won't be what you'd hoped for. We researched dozens of pumpkin carving tools to find ones that are durable, practical, and useful for specific carving needs. AdvertisementOur top picks for the best pumpkin carving kitsBest overall: Elmchee Halloween 13-Piece Professional Kit - See at AmazonBest budget: The Ultimate Pumpkin Carving Kit - See at AmazonBest for detail work: Augsen Wood Carving Knife Set - See at AmazonBest with molds: Fenvella Pumpkin Carving Kit - See at AmazonAdvertisementBest overallElmchee Halloween 13-Piece Professional Kit No matter what style of pumpkin carving you'd like to try, the Elmchee Halloween 13-Piece Professional Kit has the tools that you'll need. AdvertisementBest budgetFunWorld Ultimate Pumpkin Carving Kit With all the pumpkin carving basics included, the Ultimate Pumpkin Carving Kit's real appeal is its price Check price at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. AdvertisementBest with moldsFenvella Pumpkin Carving Kit The Fenvella Pumpkin Carving kit includes 21 stainless steel stencils for fool-proof designs.

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☆ Scenic fall drives in the US: 6 byways for your autumn foliage fix
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Ozark Run Scenic Byway, MissouriMissouri travel experts say Elephant Rocks State Park is a special stop during any scenic drive on the Ozark Run Scenic Byway. Lake Champlain Byway, VermontLoad up the bicycles for your Lake Champlain Byway drive in Vermont. KRose/Courtesy Local Motion/Lake Champlain Byway CouncilLittle Vermont is a big deal in New England and beyond when it comes to scenic fall drives. It “provides beautiful views of America’s sixth-largest lake, Lake Champlain, as well as of Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Adirondack Mountains,” said Dan Albrecht, chair of Lake Champlain Byway Council, in an email. Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway, CaliforniaTourists flocking to view aspens, cottonwoods and maple trees along Bishop Creek Canyon near Bishop, California, which is along the Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway.

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Crews battling three major California fires could get some relief from record heat and help from the weather as a cooldown preceded minor containment for the blazes. Hot, flame-fanning winds from the desert are dissipating, and the cooler temps may help firefighters give the blaze their best. Firefighters cut and extinguish a fire in a tree as the Bridge Fire burns in the Big Pines hills near Wrightwood, Calif., on Thursday. He also said mutual aid from Washington, Utah, and North Dakota, including firefighters, were sent to Southern California. The weather outlook should give firefighters the weekend and beyond to battle the three fires without unforgiving temperatures.

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☆ Big investors worry the star managers they trust to run billions are getting distracted as the presidential election enters the homestretch
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Bradley Saacks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Hedge fund managers and private equity executives have become the go-to sources for donations for both parties. AdvertisementBut for the industry's biggest names who have become involved in politics, personal interests and values drive their giving. Advertisement'It's a people business'Mercer's global chief investment strategist, Rich Nuzum, advises institutional investors with more than $16 trillion to invest. "You're probably alienating some potential investors," he said, and that puts all investors at risk if it impacts a manager's business health. While LPs prefer their managers stay out of the headlines, Griffin has not been shy in recent years about picking fights.

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☆ The Iberian lynx is back from the brink. Now virtual fences could save it from becoming roadkill
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Victoria Barauna | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Sound and lightYet, the IUCN acknowledges that the Iberian lynx remains threatened. In the 1980s, roadkill played a key role in lynx mortality in the Doñana area (a prominent spot for the Iberian lynx) accounting for almost 17% of deaths. That may not sound like much, but Breitenmoser explains that given that lynx populations were critically endangered at the time, the impact was significant. Ortiz says that in a five-year timeframe, almost €4.5 million ($5 million) will be spent on improving habitats and nearly €2.9 million ($3.2 million) on boosting connectivity, including virtual fences. Innovation aside, for Ortiz the future of the Iberian lynx depends on co-operation.

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☆ An LA home is on sale for $500K with a major catch — it was crushed by a tree
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Californian home damaged by a fallen tree has been listed for sale for $499,999. The LA County bungalow was severely damaged in May, with the roof and some walls crushed. Despite its condition, the listing agent said there's buyer interest, as the area is in high demand. 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 .

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A brave mom who was attacked by a grizzly bear while jogging said her 2-year-old daughter was her inspiration to survive. Vanessa Chaput, 24, of Yukon, Canada, recovered in the hospital after a grizzly bear attack that required more than 30 stitches. Courtesy Dave Leegstra"I spotted the male that would attack me first ... and two smaller bears about 10 feet away from me,” she said. Luna ripped away from Chaput and chased the two smaller bears away, leaving Chaput alone with the male bear. She doesn’t know why the smaller bears didn’t attack Luna, but she suspects her mighty bark scared them away.

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☆ On the Greek island of longevity, where people often live to 100, we swear by this ingredient: 'I use it every day'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Diane Kochilas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

My family is from the Greek island of Ikaria, a Blue Zone renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants. To us, garlic has long been more than "just" an ingredient. I use it every day at almost every meal when I cook for myself or my family. Many of my garlic lessons come from an old family friend, Yiorgos Stenos, a spry beekeeper in his 90s. Here are a few of my favorite ways to use garlic in the kitchen:

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☆ Major wildfire rages out of control around Athens; hundreds of firefighters deployed
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Hundreds of firefighters backed by more than 30 water-dropping planes were battling a major forest fire raging out of control Monday on the northern fringes of the Greek capital. A car burns in Varnava village during a wildfire, north of Athens, Greece, on August 11, 2024. Three Athens hospitals were put on heightened alert to treat any potential injuries. It began Sunday afternoon about 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Athens and was fanned by strong winds that quickly drove it out of control. Women embrace after being rescued during a wildfire in Varnavas, north of Athens, Greece, on August 11, 2024.

Persons: Vassilis Kikilias, Michael Varaklas, ” Kikilias, Angelos Tzortzinis, ”, Vassileios Vathrakogiannis, “ Organizations: Civil, AP Authorities, Local, Authorities, Getty Locations: Greece, Athens, Varnava, Marathon, Varnavas, AFP, Mati

☆ I love being a messy, imperfect summer mom
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Sarah Seltzer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Sure, I'm sad to say goodbye to another year, but I'm also elated to step into my favorite yearly role as — summer mom. And I hate all the planning and forethought that goes into summer scheduling, especially camp signups. That shirt and that hair will be covered by popsicle melt, sand, sweat, or dirt within a few hours anyway. And I'm at my best because I'm at my happiest and most relaxed.

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☆ A private-equity takeover is coming for startups
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The European private equity firm had been eyeing the late-stage startup for five years, impressed by its traction and focus on customer success. The speed of the deal, and the flashy multiple, illustrate how private equity funds are able to swallow startups more often lately. But in the face of rising inflation and interest rates, software customers from tech startups to mom-and-pop shops trimmed their budgets. Andreessen Horowitz plans to invest in the private equity asset class through its family office division. With high interest rates and a liquidity crunch reshaping the landscape, private equity is seizing the moment.

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☆ In photos: Petra Basnakova’s journey with the Palestinian Bedouin
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Yahya Salem | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Slovakian photographer Petra Basnakova made a series of remarkable and personally transformative discoveries during her three-year-long journey among Palestinian Bedouin families. Petra BasnakovaIn the foreground, the Bedouin community of Jabar Al-Bab; behind it, the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. In her book, Basnakova reminisces over a serene Ramadan night when Nadia, a Bedouin matron and a prominent figure in Basnakova’s journey, thanked her for being a bridge of empathy between Palestinian Bedouin and the rest of the world. And by everything, I mean they have hope that one day they will be finally free.”Nawal is part of the Rashayda Bedouin community near Jericho. Petra Basnakova

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