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☆ Miss Universe 2024: See all the best national costumes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

At Miss Universe 2024, it was all those things — and much more — as the annual pageant kicked off with its flamboyant national costume competition Thursday evening. Raquel Cunha/ReutersThe first person of First Nations heritage to represent Canada at Miss Universe, Ashley Callingbull wore a multi-tiered gown equipped with flashing lights. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesMiss Jamaica, Rachel Silvera, paid homage to the female pioneers of dancehall music. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesMiss Malta, Beatrice Njoya, became the first ever Miss Universe contestant to reach the finale in their 40s, after the pageant lifted a longstanding age limit of 28. Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesMiss Ukraine, Alina Ponomarenko, came in an armored outfit symbolizing "the courage of Ukrainian defenders," the pageant host said.

Persons: Geyssell García, Irene Mukii’s, Chile, Emilia Dides, Sábado Gigante, ”, Miss Ivory Coast Marie, Emmanuelle Diamala’s, Thet San Andersen, Christina Chalk, Sheynnis Palacios, Faith Landman, Hector Vivas, Miss Argentina, Magalí Benejam, Selvinique Wright, Elena Hidalgo, Ky Duyen Nguyen, Fernando Llano, ” Hector Vivas, Juliana Barrientos, Images Miss Kenya, Irene Mukii, Raquel Cunha, Ashley Callingbull, Miss Italy, Glenany Cavalcante, Jamaica, Rachel Silvera, Davin Prasath, Malta, Beatrice Njoya, Sakhile Dube, Alma Cooper, Sam, Alina Ponomarenko Organizations: CNN, Miss, Miss Bangladesh, Anouk, United, Images Miss, Reuters, Nations, Images, Cambodia, San, Santo Locations: Mexico City, Miss Nicaragua, León Cathedral, Kenyan, Miss Ivory Coast, Miss Myanmar, United Kingdom, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua, Delft, Miss Bahamas, Costa Rica, Miss Aruba, Miss Vietnam, Miss Great Britain, Chile, Bolivia, Canada, Ecuador, Tema, San Francisco, Santo Domingo, Colombia, Mexico, Miss Zimbabwe, Miss United States, Images Miss Nicaragua, León

☆ Lavish gold-domed penthouse in New York City on sale for $25 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Visitors to New York City’s famed Flatiron Building may have noticed the landmark’s lesser-known neighbor — a narrow high-rise that would be modest if not for its extravagant gold dome. Now, the 5,777-square-foot penthouse that occupies the shimmering dome (and the two-story octagonal cupola it crowns) is on sale for $25 million. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom property sits atop 170 Fifth Avenue, which was built in 1898 and predates the Flatiron Building by four years. The building has been standing four years longer than its famous neighbor, the Flatiron Building. Alexander Alland, Jr. /Corbis Historical/Getty ImagesHaving once contained various businesses, including a publishing house, 170 Fifth Avenue was converted into a condominium at the turn of the millennium.

Persons: Eitan Gamliely, ”, Lawrence Treglia, it’s, Treglia, Robert Maynicke, Maynicke, Jay Maisel, Alexander Alland, Gregory C, Carr, ” Treglia Organizations: CNN, Visitors, New York Times, Tiffany Locations: New York, York, preschools, Mozambique

☆ CEO reveals the worst job interview response he's ever heard: It blatantly says ‘I don’t know what the hell I’m doing'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Daniel Haarburger always asks job candidates a simple, common interview question: What does your day-to-day life look like? One candidate gave him a textbook example of the "worst response that I've ever heard," Haarburger, the CEO of Denver-based dog toy company Woof, tells CNBC Make It. That was someone blatantly saying, 'I don't know what the hell I'm doing.'" You do need to be honest during job interviews, Haarburger notes. Haarburger offers another piece of advice: No matter what you say, keep your demeanor and body language consistent throughout your interview.

Persons: Daniel Haarburger, who's, didn't, Haarburger, Tom Gimbel, DON'T, I'm, Gimbel, Matt Abrahams, Abrahams Organizations: CNBC, LaSalle Network, Stanford University Locations: Denver

☆ Adults are buying more and more kids' toys for themselves in a quest for nostalgia and escape
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Adults accounted for 17.3% of US toy sales in 2023, totaling $6.7 billion, per Circana. Research shows that while overall toy sales are in decline in the US, sales driven by nostalgic adults are on the rise. AdvertisementAccording to Circana's data, despite an 8% overall drop in toy sales last year, adult purchases have stayed robust. The group said that US adults spent over $1.5 billion on toys and games in the first quarter of 2024 alone. A Circana report from June on the US toy industry described adults as the "most important age group" for the industry going forward.

Persons: Frédérique Tutt, Tutt, Steve Totzke, Barbie Organizations: Research, BI, Star, Los Angeles Times Locations: Europe, Asia, Japan, South Korea

☆ 37+ best small but fun gifts to give in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Ashley Morris | Ashley Morris Is An Associate Seo Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +17 min

Below, we compiled a list of all things fun sized — the best small, miniature and tiny gifts to make your loved ones smile this holiday season. SKIP AHEAD The best fun size gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? The best fun size gifts in 2024Below, you’ll find the best small gift ideas for this holiday season. I compiled this list using products from past coverage, including previous award winners and some NBC Select staff favorites. To find the best fun size gifts, we searched the web for the best small and miniature gift ideas, including products we’ve covered previously along with some NBC Select staff favorites.

Persons: Jordan Bowman, It’s, Le, popper, Puzz, Bowman, Zer, Tamagotchis, Zoe Malin, “, ”, Malin, it’s, Nikki Brown doesn’t, ” Brown, Brown, Nikki Brown, Tricia Hersey, Mili Godio, There’s, leashes, who’s, Rose, Harry Rabinowitz, They’ll, Sonny Angel, Rebecca Rodriguez, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Ototo, NBC Select’s, XL, Apple, Giftable, Facebook, Twitter Locations: Baggu

The report adds to some other examples of hateful rhetoric spreading after Trump’s victory. Gender played a central role in this year’s election as Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign emphasized reproductive rights. Even before his election, Trump and his supporters had targeted Harris with misogynistic comments throughout her campaign. On platforms like TikTok, women posted about the misogynistic comments they had received parroting Fuentes’ remarks, with many also rebuking the sentiment. A TikTok spokesperson confirmed that phrases like “your body, my choice” violates community guidelines, except for instances of counterspeech.

Persons: Donald Trump, Nick Fuentes —, —, Fuentes, “, Isabelle Frances, Wright, Kamala Harris ’, Trump, Harris —, Joe Biden, Harris, Donald Trump’s, ” Fuentes ’, parroting Fuentes ’ Organizations: Strategic, Institute for Strategic, Institute, Strategic Dialogue’s, Black, FBI, NBC, Elon Musk’s America PAC, Communist, Trump Locations: London

☆ Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ movie dolls mistakenly list pornography site on packaging
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel‘s “Wicked” dolls. There’s a website listed on the toy box, but instead of linking to the webpage for the movie adaptation of the Tony-winning musical, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Mattel has mistakenly listed the URL to a pornographic website. “Hey @Mattel whoever is responsible for your marketing/packaging for the new official Wicked dolls have made a HUGE mistake,” one person wrote on X. “What a dream come true to be realized as Elphaba and Glinda in the form of Sweet Little dolls,” Erivo captioned the post. “Little Cynthia and little Ari are pleased.”Universal Pictures is owned by NBC Universal, the parent company of NBC News.

Persons: Tony, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Mattel, “ Mattel, Elphaba, Glinda, “, Grande, “ Little Cynthia, Ari Organizations: Mattel, Universal Pictures, Variety, Consumers, Service, Target, Universal, ” Universal Pictures, NBC Universal, NBC News Locations: U.S, Angeles

☆ Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on ‘Wicked’ movie dolls packaging
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized after mistakenly printing the web address of a pornographic site on the packaging of its newly launched “Wicked” dolls. “Mattel was made aware of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel Wicked collection dolls, primarily sold in the US, which intended to direct consumers to the official WickedMovie.com landing page,” the company said in a statement sent to CNN on Sunday. People who have already purchased the dolls are advised to discard the packaging or obscure the link, Mattel added. The highly anticipated two-part “Wicked” movie starring singer Ariana Grande and Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo is an adaptation of the famed Broadway musical. The story is a prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” and tells an alternate version of events before Dorothy Gale’s arrival.

Persons: Mattel, “, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Oz ”, Dorothy Gale’s, ” Organizations: CNN, Mattel

☆ Mattel apologizes for accidentally printing X-rated link on boxes for 'Wicked' dolls
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mattel apologized for including an X-rated site link on "Wicked" doll packaging. AdvertisementToy maker Mattel has apologized for a printing error on the packaging of a line of "Wicked" dolls that listed an X-rated adult site. Related storiesWalmart confirmed it had paused the sale of the dolls as Mattel works to correct the misprint. A completed eBay listing for a Mattel "Wicked" doll with a URL misprint on the packaging. EbayAlthough the "Wicked" dolls are still visible on the Mattel website, the purchase links didn't yield available results on Monday morning.

Persons: Mattel, —, Stanley, Mattel's Organizations: Service, Mattel Locations: Target, U.S

☆ Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Instead of listing the website for Universal's "Wicked" movie, boxes featured a link to a pornographic website for a group called Wicked Pictures. "Mattel was made aware of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel Wicked collection dolls, primarily sold in the U.S., which intended to direct consumers to the official WickedMovie.com landing page," Mattel said in a statement. Consumers who already have the product are advised to discard the product packaging or obscure the link and may contact Mattel Customer Service for further information." Target , Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of "Wicked" dolls from their online storefronts as of midday Monday, as had Best Buy , Barnes & Noble and Macy's . The mishap comes as Universal floods retail shelves with "Wicked"-related product ahead of the film's Nov. 22 release.

Persons: Mattel, Noble, James Zahn, —, Jaime Katz, Zahn, NBCUniversal Organizations: Wicked Pictures, Mattel, Consumers, Service, Walmart, Amazon, Barnes, Universal, Morningstar, eBay, Facebook, Comcast, CNBC Locations: U.S, Target, NBCUniversal

☆ Dear Santa: Please bring me a Skibidi Toilet for Christmas
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Now in Walmart aisles: a Skibidi Toilet action figure — a $45 mystery toilet bowl. For $44.95, I could be the proud owner of the Skibidi Toilet — complete with toilet-themed toys in the bowl. The Skibidi Toilet is marketed as a "mystery surprise toilet" by Bonkers Toys. AdvertisementThe original Skibidi Toilet was the creation of animator Alexey Gerasimov, who made it for his YouTube channel DaFuq! He said the Skibidi Toilet was outselling LankyBox by around double.

Persons: Bonkers, —, you've, Lindsay Dodgson, Dan Meyer, Meyer, it's, Blake Droesch, Emarketer, Alexey Gerasimov, Gerasimov, Adam Goodman, DreamWorks SKG, Goodman, Logan Paul, KSI, they've Organizations: Service, Walmart, YouTube, Bonkers, DreamWorks, Paramount Pictures Locations: San Diego, discounters, Santa

☆ I used to be a VIP tour guide at Disneyland. Here are 5 things you should never do in the park.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Amber Wainwright | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I worked as a VIP tour guide at Disneyland, so I know which offerings aren't worth visitors' time. AdvertisementIn the five years I worked as a VIP tour guide at Disneyland, I got to know the park very well. Amber WainwrightNothing beats a sky-high view of the park, but the Pixar Pal-A-Round isn't as relaxing as it looks. Don't shop for merch until you're on your way out of the parkDon't buy your merch until you're about to leave the park. AdvertisementAvoid the Mickey & Friends parking structureNo matter where you park at Disneyland, there will likely be many cars already there.

Persons: —, Amber Wainwright, Steer, I've Organizations: Pixar, Mickey, Service, Friends, City Hall Locations: Fantasyland

☆ Stores don’t sell your favorite product anymore. That’s on purpose
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

That’s just one example of companies eliminating an endless assortment of products to boost profit. Hormel is cutting some pepperoni products. Cutting products boosted companies’ profit margins by 0.9% compared to 2019, L.E.K. The strategy is going to make customers’ choices “a little simpler” and reduce re-stocking work for store employees, he said. Companies can upset customers who are loyal to a specific version of a product, pushing them to switch to another brand or stores’ private-label versions.

Persons: New York CNN — Pepperoni, Applegate, Jennie, Hormel, ”, That’s, Gene J, Rob Wilson, Levi’s, Todd Vasos, Scott Olson, Gina Goetter, Bob Eddy, Taco Bell, David Garfield, “ We’ve Organizations: New, New York CNN, CNN, Companies, L.E.K, Consulting, Starbucks, Hasbro, Dollar, BJ’s Wholesale, Walmart Locations: New York, Turkey, mayo, Asia

Learn moreTwelve-year-olds are at a big transition point in their lives — they're starting to feel more grown up, but they're not quite out of childhood yet. We spoke to Madeleine Buckley, senior editor at The Toy Insider to help us find some of the best gifts for 12-year-old boys. Buckley recommended games, crafts, pop culture gifts, fidgets, and video games for tweens. Before buying a gift, find out what brands, franchises, and video games the 12-year-old on your list is into. Here are 17 of the best gifts for 12-year-old boys

Persons: — they're, they're, Madeleine Buckley, tweens, Buckley Organizations: Business, tweens

"You want the toy to be 90% child and 10% toy," says child psychologist Roberta Golinkoff, PhD, author of "Becoming Brilliant." The best gifts for a 10-year-old boy will encourage age-appropriate development and meet the interests of that individual child. Because interests extend beyond outdated masculine stereotypes, great gifts include everything from sports to arts. And while the newest trending toys are great, some classic toys and games shouldn't be overlooked. Below, we've rounded up our top picks for the best gifts for 10-year-old boys, including STEM toys, games, and outdoor toys.

Persons: Roberta Golinkoff Organizations: Business

☆ These stocks are soaring off the Trump victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

That would mark a reversal from the Biden administration, which allowed migrants seeking asylum to legally work in the country while awaiting trial. A Trump administration is expected to approve Capital One's proposed merger with Discover Financial Services. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty ImagesGenerally, a Trump administration is expected to be more supportive of mergers and acquisitions compared to the Biden administration, which has sought to block many. Retail and green energy stocks falterWednesday wasn’t all good news for stocks, though. Trump is widely expected to repeal tax credits and other incentives President Joe Biden pushed for in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Biden, It’s, Trump, Tesla Elon, Tesla, Donald Trump's, Elon Musk, Trump . Thibaut Durand, Hans Lucas, JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, Michael Barr, Goldman Sachs, Andrew Caballero, Reynolds, bitcoin, Joe Biden Organizations: New, New York CNN, Prisons, GEO Group, SpaceX, Trump ., Getty, Bank, JPMorgan, Federal, Citigroup, Discover Financial Services, Capital, Republican, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Trump, Mattel, Hasbro Locations: New York, AFP

☆ Katie Stockton says this toy stock is poised to outperform rival in the months ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

—Katie Stockton with Will Tamplin Access research from Fairlead Strategies for free here . Fairlead Strategies Disclaimer: This communication has been prepared by Fairlead Strategies LLC ("Fairlead Strategies") for informational purposes only. Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein. This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.

Persons: Katie Stockton Organizations: Mattel, Hasbro, DeMark, MAT, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities

☆ Paralyzed by Choice: the Golden Age of Online Shopping Is Over
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Emilie Friedlander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Online shopping, which the US Census Bureau estimates accounts for roughly 16% of all retail sales, theoretically makes it easier to find exactly what we are looking for. AdvertisementThe golden age of comparison shopping isn't so golden after all. Ursu has studied two factors in shopping: search costs and search fatigue. Ursu guessed that the most exhausting stage of shopping is comparison shopping — when people pore over minuscule details between products to find the best one. Related storiesIf people abandon their shopping carts because they get overwhelmed by search fatigue, it can come back to bite retailers.

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☆ China's Singles Day shopping festival is more than halfway over. Here's how consumers are spending
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

China's e-commerce giants stopped reporting Singles Day GMV in 2022 during the pandemic. Singles Day GMV this year as of Oct. 30 was 845 billion yuan ($119.1 billion), according to research firm Syntun. Subsidies boost appliancesHelping boost sales this Singles Day are China's subsidies for trade-ins of home appliances, launched in late July. They predict 4% to 5% growth in Singles Day GMV, with sales in the home appliance category supported by the trade-in program. "Something that kind of came out of nowhere, into all of a sudden really, really big numbers."

Persons: Alibaba, Jacob Cooke, JD's, ByteDance's Douyin, Cooke, Louis Vuitton, we've, UOB Kay Hian, JD.com, Dave Xie, Oliver Wyman, Xie, There's, Liang, Chiikawa, Taobao, Tmall Organizations: Visual China, Getty, Alibaba, Technologies, CNBC, Louis Locations: Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China, BEIJING, Asia, Alibaba, British

A political video reminded women that they can vote for Vice President Kamala Harris without telling their husbands, enraging prominent conservatives and reigniting a fiery discourse that highlights the central role of gender in this year’s election. “Did you make the right choice?” one of the husbands asks. “Sure did, honey,” his wife responds with a smile, sharing a knowing glance with the woman beside her. Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign has embraced an image of traditional masculinity, actively courting influencers and comedians who are popular among young men. In the wake of the discourse, Atwood shared a political cartoon of women entering a voting booth dressed in handmaids’ attire and shedding their red uniforms upon exiting.

Persons: Kamala Harris, enraging, Harris, “, Julia Roberts, Donald Trump, Harris ’, Trump, influencers, Doug Pagitt, ”, Pagitt, Julia Roberts ”, ” Trump, you’re, Jesse Watters, Emma, that’s, ” Watters, Charlie Kirk, Newt Gingrich, Margaret Atwood’s, Atwood, ” Pagitt, We’re Organizations: “, Trump, Fox News, ” Fox News, Conservative, Republican, NBC News Locations: America, Trump, ”

☆ I told my mom I wanted to be a rockstar when I was 14. She supported my dream, and now I'm doing the same for my own kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My mom wanted me to be in the armed forces; I wanted to be a rock starMy mother quickly didn't know what had happened to her son. Related storiesShe bought me a toy drum set, but I tore right through it after a month. Then she got me a junior drum set, which I tried to be careful with so as not to break it too. Eventually, I used bits and pieces from friends to make my own drum set. AdvertisementShortly after, Mom started dating a guy in a semi-professional band.

Persons: John Hardin, John, —, Brady, I'd, Mom, it's Organizations: Service, Music, New Mexican Mafia Locations: Florida

☆ A 14-year-old took home $10,000 for his award-winning investigation into train derailments. Here's what he found.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gary Allen Montelongo won $10,000 for a science project on train derailment. Montelongo built and coded an experiment on railroad suspension, then won a national competition. AdvertisementThe internship ended, but Montelongo couldn't get the derailment off his mind, so he went down to the train tracks near his house. Then he built three sets of model railroad tracks out of foam and fitted them with three different types of springs: fresh new springs, midlife springs, and old, worn-out springs. This mimicked the different suspension systems he'd seen at the train tracks near his home.

Persons: Gary Allen Montelongo, Montelongo, —, Lisa Fryklund, Ajmera, Montelongo couldn't Organizations: Service, Fisher Scientific, Junior, Society for Science, Broadcom, Federal Railroad Administration, University of Texas, NASA, SpaceX Locations: Ohio, East Palestine , Ohio, University of Texas Rio Grande

☆ Tom Hanks says he's in "better shape" at age 68 than in his 30s. He can take care of himself now his kids have grown up.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Tom Hanks said he is in "better shape" at age 68 than he was in his 30s. Hanks said that he found it hard to play the younger version of his character. AdvertisementTom Hanks said he's in "better shape" at age 68 than he was in his 30s, because he has more time to focus on his health than he did when he was raising a family. Hanks told Entertainment Tonight of the difficulties of playing the younger version of his character. Related Video"I think I'm in better shape now.

Persons: Tom Hanks, Hanks, —, he's, Forrest Gump, Robert Zemeckis, Robin Wright, it's Organizations: Service, Entertainment, Radio Times

☆ BBG Ventures raises $60 million for its latest fund and moves beyond just backing female founders
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Leena Rao | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

New York-based BBG Ventures has raised a new $60 million fund. The latest fund will invest in both female founders and those with diverse backgrounds. Ten years later, the seed stage fund has raised a new $60 million fund and is moving beyond just backing female founders to any entrepreneur from a diverse background. AdvertisementWhen Verizon bought AOL in 2015, BBG Ventures separated and raised a new $50 million fund. Related storiesDua explained that the decision to move beyond exclusively backing just female founders reflects the duo's shift in thesis around innovation.

Persons: —, VCs, Susan Lyne, Nisha Dua, Lyne, Dua, Nordstrom, clamoring Organizations: BBG Ventures, California Endowment, Mizuho, Service, AOL, Founders, Spring Health, Verizon, State of Michigan Retirement Services, Illumen, Investments, Fairview Capital, Bank of America Locations: York, U.S, Spring, Nara, Dua, Lyne

☆ Moms who carry concealed weapons around their kids share why they do it — and the risks involved
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Fortesa Latifi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

They do so to keep themselves and their families safe, despite the risks of having a gun at home. According to Everytown, a US gun violence prevention organization, 21 states require a permit to carry concealed guns in public, while 29 states don't require a permit. The moms we spoke to carry their weapons almost everywhereAngela has five children, the youngest of whom is 5 years old. She only tells her children she's carrying a firearm if they're climbing on her or hugging her. AdvertisementCrowell keeps her firearm in a holster when she's carrying it and stowed away in a locked safe when she's not.

Persons: fanny, —, Elizabeth Brownell, Brownell, she's, Everytown, Angela, I've, it's, Dina Crowell, hasn't, Crowell Organizations: Service, Glock, Shooting Sports Foundation Locations: Virginia, Washington State

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