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☆ I created a chatbot of myself and had it answer my Instagram DMs. Boy, was I annoying.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

— when I saw the way that Meta's new AI chatbot interpreted me. There's a relatively new feature that came this summer, along with some other AI chatbots, where some Instagram creators can answer DMs from fans using a chatbot based on themselves. Let's chat snacks casually 🍿"I appreciate that no one was able to get my AI chatbot canceled or convicted of a crime, but man, my AI was a real killjoy. I tested out chatting with a few of the other AI chatbots available for other creators, and the experience wasn't amazing. I asked a celebrity chef's AI chatbot, "What should I eat for dinner?"

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☆ I didn't cosign my kids' student loans because I couldn't take on more debt as a single mom. I supported them in other ways.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Lisa B. Samalonis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I was a single mother with a lot of debt, so I couldn't cosign student loans for my two sons. I helped them pay for their small college expenses along the way. AdvertisementWhile I very much wanted my sons to go to college, as a divorced single parent, I chose not to cosign or take on Parent Plus loans that would add to my personal debt. Too much debt had previously been a problem for me, and I had learned some financial lessons the hard way. I decided I could help my sons with expenses as we went along — like textbooks and housing.

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☆ Andy Carroll interview: ‘There’s always been this fascination with me… You go into dark places’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Chris Waugh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +23 min

It’s still playing football, just in a different country and a different league, but it’s still basically the same. “I am free, relaxed and I’m playing football. “I began to feel the media glare more when I left Newcastle,” Carroll says. But the happiest part of my life is when I go out and play football. I just want to keep playing because that’s really all I’ve ever known.”(Top photos: Getty Images; design: The Athletic)

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☆ Philippine preacher denies accusations of sexual abuse
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Quiboloy, 74, denied the claims, saying: “There is no truth to what they said.” He challenged the accusers to file charges regarding the new allegations. Teresita Valdehueza told senators she left the church after 19 years of membership in 1999 due to the alleged abuse. “If you say I do not want, he will say you did not overcome your flesh. Quiboloy was arrested last month after thousands of police officers searched his sprawling compound in the southern city of Davao. Former President Duterte and his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, have accused the police of rights violations and abuse of power in arresting Quiboloy, widening the rift between the Duterte family and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration.

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☆ Tovala Smart Oven Pro review 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Is A Contributing Editor At Nbc Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +18 min

| How I tried the Tovala Smart Oven Pro | My experience with Tovala Smart Oven Pro | Who is the Tovala Smart Oven Pro for? Dimensions: 18.5 x 12.32 x 11.75 in | Colors: Charcoal Black | Wi-Fi connected: YesHow does the Tovala Smart Oven Pro meal subscription work? My experience with the Tovala Smart Oven ProOverall, I was extremely impressed with the Tovala Smart Oven Pro and the brand’s meal subscription service. As mentioned, the Tovala Smart Oven Pro comes with a number of accessories, each of which were individually wrapped in plastic. Smart featuresFor me, where the Tovala Smart Oven Pro really stands out is outside of the meal subscription service.

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☆ My partner and I moved to a coastal Portuguese town, sight unseen. We finally have the work-life balance we've dreamed of.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Iman M'Fah-Traoré | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I was raised in NYC, but my French partner and I just moved to a Portuguese town, sight unseen. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI was born in Paris and raised in New York, which has made me a city girl through and through. AdvertisementMy partner and I are both French-Brazilian, so we decided France and Brazil were out of the question. If I could tell 16-year-old me that 10 years later, she'd be living in a quaint Portuguese town, she wouldn't believe me.

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☆ My family moved from California to Germany. I expected we'd travel throughout Europe with the kids, but I realized no one was enjoying it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Kate Chrisman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I moved from California to Germany while pregnant with my second child. My kids are now 8, 5, and 3 years old, and traveling with them wasn't enjoyable. I had to adjust my expectations and plan trips that everyone could enjoy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Because I lowered my expectations of what we could do and let my kids just be kids, it was the most fun we've had together on a holiday.

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☆ A death row inmate wrestled with guilt and addiction before his execution
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Abigail Brooks | Abigail Brooks Is A Producer For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

ATMORE, Ala. — When Derrick Dearman entered Alabama’s execution chamber Thursday evening, he was the fifth man the state put to death this year. The difference between Dearman and the men who came before him is that he went to his death willingly. “I believe in the death penalty, but it might be more justice for him to spend the rest of his life in prison. Dearman went to the home and was told he could not stay the night. Dearman wrestled a pistol away from Justin Reed as Reed tried to defend himself and Chelsea Reed.

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☆ I voted for the first time at 81. I waited until my husband died, and it was more emotional than I expected.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

My husband, William, who died in April at the age of 91, never voted either. I'm not exactly sure why he didn't vote himself, but it's not as if he told me I couldn't do so. Wanda read out the form to me, I signed my name, and we were good to go. The poll worker explained the process, and Wanda took me to a booth. Wanda took me out for a celebratory lunch, and I wore my sticker.

Persons: Betty Cartledge, She'd, —, I'd, William, I'm, it's, Wanda, It's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Covington , Georgia

☆ I'm a VC, and I hired my first staff after he offered to set up payroll for free. He showed me just how far people are willing to go for a VC job.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Nichole Wischoff screened over 500 applications before making her first hire for her VC fund. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nichole Wischoff, 34, founder of Wischoff Ventures. Business Insider previously published an essay about her first recruit at Wischoff Ventures, Neal Mintz, and his hiring experience. I spent most of my career working at startups and had to brute-force my way to starting Wischoff Ventures from scratch. Screening through 500 applications to find the perfect hireI started recruiting for my fund's first full-time hire earlier this year.

Persons: Nichole Wischoff, Wischoff, Neal Mintz, Mintz, —, Neal, Nichole Wischoff's, you've, Don't, you'd Organizations: Service, Wischoff Ventures, Venture, Stanford Locations: San Francisco, New York

Below, I share more about my experience using espresso machines from Nespresso, De’Longhi and Breville during a two-month testing period. SKIP AHEAD Get to know the machines | How I tested the espresso machines | Set up | Usage | Cleanup | Final verdict | Why trust NBC Select? (Nespresso machines are not compatible with any other brands’ pods.) Coffee options: espresso, double espresso, gran lungo, coffee, XL | Coffee compatibility: Nespresso pods | Type of grinder: none (it uses pre-ground coffee pods) | Included accessories: none | Machine size: 8.6 x 14 x 10.4 in. Coffee options: espresso, coffee, americano | Coffee compatibility: whole beans, ground coffee | Built-in grinder: yes | Included accessories: coffee scoop, cleaning kit, water hardness test | Machine size: 9.25 x 17 x 14 in.

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☆ Why this man swapped San Francisco for Colombia
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —After spending several years building a life he loved in San Francisco, Jason Bennett, originally from the Bay Area, had every intention of remaining in the Californian city for good. At the same time, he realized that he was mostly returning to San Francisco because he felt that was what was expected of him. “The (Colombian) culture is so kind, they don’t really like to say, ‘No,’” he says. “And I don’t ever want to come across as like I’m shading San Francisco or the United States in general. Since choosing to relocate to Colombia, Bennett has noticed a considerable change in his overall wellbeing and says he couldn’t be happier with how things have turned out.

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☆ I'm a 2-time college dropout and I followed this unusual career advice to land my dream job working in a national park
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Megan Wright didn't know what she wanted to do until she discovered seasonal work in national parks. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Megan Wright, a 29-year-old from Texas who works seasonal jobs in or near national parks. We always joke that you've got to be a little weird to get into seasonal work. I met my fiancé at the Grand Canyon and he was also doing seasonal work. I may not do seasonal work forever, but it's great for nowThere are some people who do seasonal work forever.

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☆ I failed Meta's technical interview. Here's what it was like and what I wish I'd done differently.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

He prepared with practice questions and mock interviews but wished he had studied differently. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Orgertrice, a 29-year-old data engineer in Atlanta, about his Meta interview. If I were to go through the Meta interview process again, I would've done several things differently to perform better. The portal's practice questions were useful but significantly easier than the actual interview questions. If you've gone through the interview process for a Big Tech or FAANG company and would like to share your story, email Tess Martinelli at tmartinelli@businessinsider.com.

Persons: William Orgertrice, he'd, —, It's, they'd, I, I'd, I've, would've, they're, I'm, could've, you've, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Meta, Service, Menlo, LinkedIn, of Color, Big Tech Locations: Atlanta, tmartinelli

☆ The Oura Ring 4 is sleek and easy to wear but scratches easily. Here's what it's like
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Ashley Capoot | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The Oura Ring 4. On the whole, the Oura Ring 4 is comfortable to wear and its app is easy to navigate. Ashley CapootI had never worn an Oura Ring before, so the entire experience was new to me. Silver jewelry has always been my preferred style, so I picked the silver Oura Ring 4 to match my accessories. The My Health tab gives users access to longer-term insights such as heart health, sleep health and resilience, a metric that measures your ability to recover from stress over time.

Persons: Ashley Capoot, Oura, I've, it's Organizations: Apple

☆ I'm a former therapist and coming to terms with my alcoholism helped me recover. Here's how I got sober.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Cornelia Maude Spelman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . An alcoholic, I thought, if I thought about it at all, was a man lying drunk in the street. I could see myself in everything I read about alcoholism, and I could see the road ahead if I did not stop drinking. AdvertisementI loved that meeting, and I thought I would go home and have a drink and think about it. Being sober has been the key to every day of every year since that first momentous AA meeting.

Persons: Cornelia Maude Spelman, —, I'd, Mother, she'd, hadn't, Cornelia Organizations: Service, Anonymous, AA Locations: Manhattan, New Hampshire, Vermont

☆ Video: ‘Of course’ I’ve fired my gun: Harris in new ‘60 Minutes’ interview
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Sarah Jorgensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ My husband and I just took our first kid-free vacation. It helped me realize how much he's changed since becoming a father.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Katrina Donham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My husband and I just went on our first vacation without our kids. We left them with my mother-in-law and headed to NYC, where we used to live. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementKatrina Donham and her husband left their two daughters with her mother-in-law to go on a trip. And, though I miss the "old us," I'm enjoying the "present us" — and looking forward to the "future us," too.

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☆ I'm a new mom and a recent cancer survivor. I have to make space for both the joy and the fear.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Autumn Gavora | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I've learned that it's OK to make space for both. For the next year and a half, the same lymph node was flagged as suspicious, leaving me in a constant state of limbo. The lymph node that had caused me so much anxiety — the last holdout — was clear. Most of all, I've learned to enjoy the life that I was given a second chance to live. I've learned to cherish this incredible gift while hoping to be here with him as long as possible.

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☆ I wrote a manual on how to work with me and distributed it to every coworker I had at Google. Doing that was one of the best decisions I made there.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I first got the idea of making a "Working With" manual from an old supervisor I worked for when I joined Google. Having a "Working With" manual is helpful for both individual contributors and managersHaving a "Working With" manual is helpful even as an individual contributor. Jerry LeeWhen I first shared my "Working With" manual with my Google coworkers, I received two types of feedback. AdvertisementAdditionally, creating a manual will help you even if you don't share it externally. AdvertisementPeople can always ask me follow-up questions if there's anything they don't understand.

Persons: Jerry Lee, Lee, —, didn't, haven't Organizations: Google, Babson College, Service

☆ A millennial woman says there are benefits to returning to the office, but it hasn't made her more productive
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Advertisement"I knew it was coming," Joy-Ann told BI. She told BI there's a lot to like about being back in a more traditional work environment, but it hasn't made her a more productive employee. Because she works in the office, Joy-Ann said it feels easier to step away from her desk. AdvertisementThat in-person connection can benefit people's careers, as Hannes Schwandt, an associate professor of Human Development and Social Policy, previously told BI. She hasn't seen a productivity boost — yetDespite the benefits, Joy-Ann told BI that working in the office has not made her more productive at her job — at least not yet.

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☆ I hired a virtual assistant after I realized how overwhelmed I was with work. Asking for help was hard, but it's been so worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Tawny Lara | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I hired a virtual assistant and work with her five hours a week. AdvertisementI burned a pot of black beans the day I hired my virtual assistant. I asked her to tell me more about this whole virtual assistant thing, and it sounded like just what I needed. Asking for help was hard but necessaryI didn't expect considering outsourcing tasks to bring up so many confronting emotions. I compared the average rate for a virtual assistant ($26.34 per hour nationally, ranging from $30-$40 in NYC, where I live) to what I charge hourly for my services.

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☆ I own a collection of over 100 perfumes. Here are 3 red flags I look out for when shopping for fragrances.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Eliza Partington | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I own over 100 perfumes and have learned what things to look out for when shopping for fragrances. I'd steer clear of secondhand sellers who appear to have a large inventory of expensive perfumes. As someone who has a collection of over 100 perfumes, I've encountered my fair share of red flags when shopping for fragrances in person and online. From secondhand sellers to irregular packaging, here are the things I always look out for when shopping for perfume. Beware of secondhand sellers with large collections of expensive perfumesI suggest checking the seller's other listings to see if they have a suspiciously large collection.

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☆ VP debate highlights: The biggest moments from JD Vance's and Tim Walz's first and only faceoff
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Bryan Metzger | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Tim Walz and JD Vance are debating on Tuesday night for the first and only time. Tim Walz of Minnesota met on Tuesday night for the first and only vice presidential debate. Tuesday night's faceoff represents an opportunity for both Walz and Vance to introduce themselves to their biggest audience yet while reinforcing their respective running mates' campaign messages. AdvertisementWalz then pivoted to attacking Trump, saying that "a nearly 80-year-old Donald Trump talking about crowd sizes is not what we need in this moment." "I think it's important for us, first of all, to say Donald Trump and I support clean air, clean water.

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☆ Mark Cuban drunkenly called American Airlines after selling his first company—and bought a lifetime flight pass for $125,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban took it a few steps further, spending six figures to buy a lifetime flight pass. Cuban didn't know if lifetime flight passes even existed, he said, but he grabbed a phone and dialed up American Airlines anyway. In 1994, American Airlines replaced the AAirpass with a similar membership, Airpass, which offered fixed-rate flights for frequent business travelers. Let's call American Airlines.'" "[Buying a plane] was my all-time goal because the asset I value the most is time, and that bought me time," Cuban told Money in 2017.

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