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☆ India’s ‘godmen’: How a rigid caste system has created a new kind of deity
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Rhea Mogul | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The man they had come to see was known to his disciples as Bhole Baba, a self-styled Hindu spiritual leader worshipped by many as a living god. “My mother believed in (Bhole Baba). What could I do?”People like Lal’s mother – poor and on the lower rungs of India’s hierarchical caste system – make up the bulk of Bhole Baba’s following. Claiming to possess mystical knowledge and the ability to cure illness and solve problems, godmen inspire remarkable fervor in their millions of followers. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, head of the spiritual organization Dera Sacha Sauda, is another self-styled spiritual guru revered by millions.

Persons: –, Bhole Baba, ”, “, Meera Nanda, Sakib Ali, Subhash Lal, Lal, Narayan Sakar, Kalyani, Sheetal, Bhole, Jatav, Sathya Sai Baba, Ravi Shankar, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Sacha Sauda, Parveen Kumar, Singh, ” Nanda, Asaram Bapu, Sunil Verma, Sai, Goldie Hawn, Isaac Tigrett, Sachin Tendulkar, Manmohan Singh, Surendra Singh, Narayan Sakar Hari resound, Aishwarya S, Iyer Organizations: CNN, Hindustan Times, Uttar, Uttar Pradesh Police, Azim Premji University, ” Miracle, Pacific Press, Rock Locations: India’s Uttar Pradesh, India, Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, Garhi, India’s, Bangalore, ”, Bole, Gurugram

☆ Opinion: How worried should you be about plane turbulence? This flight attendant has advice
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Opinion Heather Poole | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —As a flight attendant for over 28 years, I’ve had my fair share of bumpy rides. Heather Poole courtesy Heather PooleI’ve spent a lot of time telling them that I wouldn’t be a flight attendant if I felt flying were unsafe. Lately I’ve noticed flight attendants are quicker to stop the service when we begin to experience light turbulence. If you’re a fearful flier and have anxiety, let a flight attendant know, and we’ll go out of our way to check on you if things get bumpy. And once again, Ladies and Gentlemen, a reminder from your flight attendant: Keep your #@$%&!

Persons: Heather Poole, Read, I’ve, Heather Poole I’ve, I’m, I’d, haven’t, there’s, I’ll, Heather Poole What’s, they’ve, doesn’t, it’s, Buckle, we’ll Organizations: Passengers, CNN, Singapore Airlines, Gentlemen Locations: Rocky, New York, Los Angeles

☆ 'Longlegs,' a Satanic horror movie starring Nicolas Cage, is being called one of the scariest films. Here's what happens in its blood-soaked ending.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

In this part, Lee and Carter also go to the Camera family farm, where one of the murders happened in 1975. Agent Carter is satisfied and believes the arrest will allow the murdered families to have justice. AdvertisementLee and another FBI agent, Agent Browning (Michelle Choi-Lee), go to her mother Ruth's house to bring Ruth in for questioning, given Cobble's comments before his death. NEONUnderwood, who plays Agent Carter, gives a quietly devastating performance in his final scene in the film. "It would be something else: prequel or another movie in the universe of 'Longlegs,' or something very unexpected."

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☆ I quit my day job at 29 by investing in real estate. I'm now a stay-at-home dad building generational wealth for my kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Matt Krueger, 30, about building income from rental properties in Des Moines, Iowa. Related storiesBetween 2017 and 2021, our rental income averaged $1,200 to $1,500 monthly, taking into account money set aside for mortgage payments. I was inspired to try short-term rentals and quit my day job in 2022One day, I listened to a podcast about short-term rentals and Airbnb. AdvertisementOne downside of short-term rentals is the increased adminIn 2023, we made around $97,000 in revenue from long-term rentals and around $143,000 from two short-term rentals. In May this year, we opened our third short-term rental, hoping to increase our revenue even further.

Persons: —, Matt Krueger, who's, I'd, We've, I've Organizations: Service, Business, Facebook Locations: Des Moines , Iowa, Des Moines, Airbnb, Texas

☆ I'm the 3rd generation in my family business, but I'm not sure if I want my kids to follow in my footsteps.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with George Vukasin Jr., president and CEO of Peerless Coffee and Tea. My dad wanted to become an FBI agent and put away bad guys, but he had no choice. In fact, they encouraged me and my two sisters to get professional experience outside the family business. Running a family business is complicated enough without more people involved. None of the kids seem to have an interest in joining the family business.

Persons: George Vukasin Jr, Peerless, Kristina, Michelle, doesn't, I'm Organizations: Service, Peerless, Business, FBI Locations: France

☆ My wife and I sold our home in Texas and started traveling the world with our 4-year-old to find a new place to live. We've been to 29 countries so far.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jimmy Sweeney, a 31-year-old dad who has been traveling the world with his wife, Brooke, and 4-year-old daughter, Isla, to find a new home since June 2023. Brooke and I have always loved traveling, and having a kid, we knew we didn't want to change that. We sold our house and started our journey in EuropeWe put our house on the market in April of last year. Seeing the stories kids in a place are growing up with is a great way to learn about a culture. We've loved a lot of places so farIt doesn't take long to understand whether you relate to or feel a part of somewhere.

Persons: —, Jimmy Sweeney, Brooke, I've, We've, it's, Brooke Sweeney, Jimmy Sweeney I've, Isla, Jimmy Sweeney It's, We're, that's, You'll, Sweeney Organizations: Service, New Zealand, Business, China Locations: Australia, New, Fort Worth , Texas, Texas, Europe, Florida, Taiwan, Munich, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Southeast Asia, Spain, Denmark, Goreme, Amber, Jaipur, India

The nine-month war in Gaza nearly took Julia’s life, as the fighting and displacement cut off her access to treatment. Around a month into the war, Julia ran out of three of the five medications she was taking, Dareen told CNN. “Ibrahim and I were the only two survivors,” Alaa told CNN, adding that the airstrike killed 30 members of their family. “We lived through hunger, the main ingredients for food weren’t there,” Alaa told CNN. I can’t be her mother and father at the same time.” she told CNN.

Persons: Julia Abu Zeiter, Dareen, Julia, ” Dareen, Dr, Ahmed Mubarak, Mubarak, Mari Carmen Viñoles, Israel, Giuseppe Cacace, Ibrahim, Alaa, “ Ibrahim, ” Alaa, ” Ibrahim, Ali Moustafa, Israel’s, “, ”, James Elder Organizations: Egypt CNN —, CNN, United Arab, Leukemia, Getty, Palestine Children’s Relief, Integrated, United Nations, ” UNICEF, “ Locations: Arish, Egypt, Gaza, United Arab Emirates, Israel’s Kerem Shalom, Abu Dhabi, Sinai, Rafah, Israel, UAE, Egypt's Arish, AFP, US, Julia, Jabalya

☆ Boomer dad, who is 6 months away from retirement, has already started gifting his Gen X and millennial kids their inheritance
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

MJ's kids include two of his own and two stepchildren, all aged between 35 to 46. AdvertisementHe's among a growing cohort of boomers who are passing on their wealth at an earlier stage in life, financial planners previously told BI. "We consider inheritances and money from families a gift of love," Gideon Drucker, president and financial planner at Drucker Wealth, previously told BI. The money he gifts to his kids comes with no strings attached — they are free to spend it how they see fit. "I'm not going to put them all into retirement with what I'm leaving them.

Persons: he's, Bill Perkins, boomers, Gideon Drucker, MJ, Here's, I've, Drucker, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Buffet, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Drucker Wealth Locations: Alberta, Canada

☆ The presidential election shouldn't influence how you invest, financial experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Genna Contino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Financial experts, however, don't encourage making investment decisions for political reasons as markets tend to react to economic factors that politicians have no control over . Presidential election outcomes don't significantly affect market performance, but many investors still feel nervous about what this year's presidential matchup between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump could mean for their money. "We've got a very stable market," Curtis said. That could make your next trip pricierStill, clients visiting Curtis have expressed concerns about the idea of Trump winning the election. Dating back to 1928, the S&P 500 has returned an average 7.5% in presidential election years, compared to an average 8% in nonelection years, according to an analysis in March from J.P. Morgan Private Bank.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Cathy Curtis, Curtis, We've, Biden, Zers, pricier, Trump, Dan Egan, Egan Organizations: Republican, Democrat, Curtis Financial, Financial, CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Finance, Trump, Morgan Private Bank, Federal Reserve Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, Oakland , California, J.P

☆ I was laid off unexpectedly with a baby at home. As a single parent, I was devastated, but it was a blessing in disguise.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Angelica Miller, a 31-year-old recruiter from Arizona who was recently laid off. I knew that being a single mom would be tough, but I was determined to create a stable home for my son no matter what. I'd been working as a recruiter for an equipment rental company for only a few months when I found out I was pregnant, and I was grateful that they were so supportive. AdvertisementI was absolutely devastated when I was laid offOne morning, my boss pinged me to have a quick chat. If you were unexpectedly laid off and want to share your story, please email Tess Martinelli at tmartinelli@gmail.com.

Persons: —, Angelica Miller, It's, he'd, I'd, pinged, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Business, LinkedIn Locations: Arizona, tmartinelli@gmail.com

☆ Nearly half of Gen Zers get help from the bank of mom and dad, report finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

watch nowTo keep up with the high cost of living, many young adults turn to a likely safety net: their parents. "The high cost of living is certainly impacting Gen Z," said Holly O'Neill, president of retail banking at Bank of America. The financial institution polled more than 1,000 Gen Z adults in April and May. Even compared with millennials, Gen Zers are spending significantly more on necessities than young adults did a decade ago, other reports show. Fewer Americans feel financially comfortable overallBut it's not just Gen Z struggling.

Persons: Zers, —, Holly O'Neill, millennials, Gen Zers, homeownership, Brett House, O'Neill, Z, it's, Bankrate Organizations: Bank of America, New York Fed, Columbia Business School, Finance

☆ Omar Al Marzouqi: The young showjumping sensation carrying the UAE flag into the Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Soaring over fences on horseback in Hangzhou, China, last October, Omar Al Marzouqi was jumping into history. Yet Al Marzouqi made it work – with a little help from his sister. Stephen Bartholomew/IPS/ShutterstockShowjumping has always a family affair for Al Marzouqi, who mounted his first pony at just three years old. Just 15 years old at the time, Al Marzouqi was comfortably the youngest rider in the field in Buenos Aires. For Al Marzouqi, continuing that lineage is a privilege.

Persons: Omar Al Marzouqi, Omar, Al Marzouqi, “, ”, Stephen Bartholomew, Showjumping, Steve Guerdat, Ahlmann, I’m, Al, you’ve, ” Al Marzouqi, Helen Cruden, Ahmed Al Maktoum, Sergiu Toma, Al Marzouqi hasn’t, you’d Organizations: CNN, United Arab Emirates, Asian Games, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Youth Olympics, Paris Olympics, UAE, Games, Athens Locations: Hangzhou, China, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Paris, West Sussex, Argentina, Buenos Aires, Montefalco, Italy, Rio

☆ Joe Arden's voice made him the hottest narrator in romance. Then, a sexting scandal turned BookTok against him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Anna Merlan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

But there's no denying that a large number of people, mostly women, found Joe Arden's voice to be exceedingly hot: smooth, insistent, husky, occasionally dropping to a seductive growl. Arden's voice made him one of the most popular romance audiobook narrators of his generation. Last year, a promising new romance author reached out to Blue Nose Audio and received a reply from Joe Arden. "My working name of 'Joe Arden,' has always been just that, a professional persona that labeled my career," he added. For good measure, they dug up Cronin's abandoned trademark application for the Joe Arden moniker, first filed in 2020.

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☆ For Joe Biden, a career defined by proving the doubters wrong faces its biggest test
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Phil Mattingly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The defiance Biden has thrust into public view at the start of a critical week is a feature, not a bug. Biden’s dug-in stance in the wake of the first presidential debate is not too surprising to those who know him well. “We all watched the debate,” a House Democrat who supports Biden told CNN. “The question of how to move forward has been well aired for over a week now,” Biden wrote in his letter to House Democrats. Biden’s campaign strategy to largely stay off the campaign trail in the middle of a pandemic faced no shortage of doubters.

Persons: CNN — Joe Biden, Biden, I’m, ”, Biden’s, it’s, Biden –, Donald Trump, “, ” Biden, Trump, –, “ We’ve, Adam Smith, Biden’s “, Beau’s, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Trump’s, we’re Organizations: CNN, Washington, MSNBC, “, Democratic, ABC, House Democrat, Trump, Democrats, House Armed Services Committee, Biden, House Democrats, South Carolina, Senate, Republican Party Locations: Washington, South

☆ Sun Valley: Welcome to the secret summer camp for billionaires
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The vibe is trail-dad chic — think puffy Patagonia vests and Apple watches and stealth-wealth cashmere pullovers. Sun Valley is also widely believed to be the place where Jeff Bezos decided to buy The Washington Post, and the site of the meet-cute between Comcast and NBC Universal. There are also some notably absent names from the guest list this year. Bob Iger, CEO of Disney and one of the most recognizable business leaders on the planet, wore a name tag and aviators at last year's Sun Valley summit. Questions about President Joe Biden’s ability to campaign have wealthy donors and Democratic officials in a tizzy.

Persons: ”, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, Sam Altman, Bob Iger, Tim Cook, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Google’s Sundar Pichai, Rupert Murdoch, Oprah Winfrey, David Zaslav, Zaslav, Kevin Dietsch, There’s Buffett, Greg Abel, Buffett, Astrid, Elon Musk, Joe Biden’s, Gretchen Whitmer, Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore, Biden, it’s, Hamilton Nolan Organizations: New, New York CNN, Friedman, Allen & Company, Washington Post, Comcast, NBC Universal, Idaho Mountain Express, Disney, Warner Bros, Bloomberg, Variety, Discovery, Paramount, Democratic Locations: New York, Hailey , Idaho, Sun Valley , Idaho, Idaho, America, Sun

☆ American mountaineer’s body found by fellow US climbers 22 years after going missing in Peru
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Sahar Akbarzai | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The body of an American mountaineer has been discovered by a pair of fellow US climbers 22 years after he went missing following an avalanche in the Peruvian Andes. American brothers Ryan Cooper and Wesley Waren found the body of Bill Stampfl on June 27 on Mount Huascaran, according to Joseph Stampfl, Bill’s son. Finding Bill’s familyCooper, a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, called his wife and informed her of his discovery the same day he came across Stampfl’s body. ‘My heart just sank’After so many years, the news came as an emotional shock to Stampfl’s family. The fact that they found him, it opened up all the wounds,” Jennifer told CNN on Tuesday.

Persons: Ryan Cooper, Wesley Waren, Bill Stampfl, Joseph Stampfl, Bill’s, Cooper, “, ” Cooper, Stampfl, Steve Erskine, Matthew Richardson, Jennifer Stampfl, Joseph, Jennifer, Stampfl’s, Janet, we’re, ” Jennifer, ” Janet, …, ” Joseph, he’s, Peru –, ”, CNN’s Duarte Mendonca, CNNE’s Veronica Calderson Organizations: CNN, Peruvian Mountain Rescue Association, Peruvian National Police, Peru’s National Police Locations: American, Peruvian, Huascaran, Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, Yungay, Las Vegas , Nevada, Juarez, Lima, United States, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

☆ The Arizona primary where the MAGA movement is devouring itself
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

"He is running a very bigoted race," Hamadeh told me of Masters, "and MAGA and the America First movement is bigger than that." An anti-Hamadeh yard sign, paid for by the Masters campaign, beside one of Hamadeh's own signs in the 8th district. "This guy, he lost against Mark Kelly because he's a weirdo," Hamadeh told me. "I think that warrants some investigative journalism," Hamadeh told me. "I can't vote for you," one woman, apparently not a prospective constituent, told Hamadeh as she shook hands with him after the event, "but I'll give you a donation."

Persons: Abe Hamadeh, Hamadeh, I've, He's, Donald Trump, Kari Lake, MAGA, Blake Masters, Peter Thiel protégé, who's, It's, Bryan Metzger, Ben Toma, Debbie Lesko, Sen, Anthony Kern, There's, Trent Franks, Israel, there's, Lesko, —, Abraham, Abe, Ron Paul, Prophet Muhammad, Jesus, fashioning, he's, Trent, They're, MAGA bromides, JD Vance, Ohio, Masters, Vance, Ted Kacynski, Blake, Mark Kelly, Kari, Brandon Bell, Trump, Clarence Thomas, Thiel, Hamadeh's, Arizona Republic —, Rebecca Noble, Toma Organizations: Service, Republican, GOP, Arizona, Capitol, Trump, Masters, Supreme, Daily, University of, Maricopa County Attorney's, US Army Reserve, Republican Party, Senate, Sun City, Justice, Republicans, Sun City West, Stanford University, FBI, Thiel Capital, Fox News, Arizona Republic, Sun, Arizona House Locations: Phoenix, Arab American, Arizona, America, Tucson, North Phoenix, Washington, There's, Maricopa County, Mecca, Chicago, Skokie, United States, Saudi Arabia, Jerusalem, Istanbul, Vatican, Thailand, Japan, Sun City, crazies, Scottsdale, it's

☆ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: A timeline honoring the one year anniversary of him tackling her heart
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s love affair is “so high school” in the best way. Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are besties as well as teammates. I’ve never dealt with it,” Kelce told the publication of Swift’s life in the spotlight. I especially love football because my boys have been doing it for so long,” Donna Kelce told CNN at the time. Taylor Swift is joined on stage by Travis Kelce during an Eras Tour performance at Wembley Stadium in London on June 23.

Persons: CNN — Travis Kelce, Taylor, there’s, Kelce, Swift, Jason, Travis Kelce, “, ”, Taylor Swift, ” Kelce, “ I’m, Andrew Siciliano, Pat McAfee, ‘ I’ve, ” Swift, Donna Kelce, Jason Hanna, “ Traylor, ” “, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, ” Donna Kelce, ” Travis Kelce, Johnny Nunez, Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Alwyn –, Karma, ’, I’ve, I’m, Kylie Kelce, Jason Kelce, Mark J, Kylie, “ Tay, Love, –, Mama Kelce, Travis, Patrick T, Fallon, concertgoers, Department ”, Swifties, Said it’s, Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, wasn’t, Gareth Cattermole Organizations: CNN, Super Bowl, Kansas, that’s, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Chicago Bears, GEHA, Arrowhead, Getty, New York Jets, MetLife, Kansas City, Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, “, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, AFC, USA, Sports, Reuters, Super, Bowl, San Francisco 49ers, Allegiant, Sydney, Coachella, Department, Poets Department, Wembley, ” Locations: Kansas City, Arrowhead, Kansas City , Missouri, New York, New York City, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Orchard Park , New York, Las Vegas , Nevada, Australia, Lake Como, Italy, Europe, London

☆ My best friend and I haven't hung out in years, and we haven't spoken on the phone. Our friendship is entirely through text.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Ashley Archambault | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My best friend and I haven't seen one another in person since we last saw each other about two years ago. I think talking on the phone would lead to us feeling less closeI've entertained the idea of making time for regular phone calls, but I think it would lead to us connecting less often. Phone calls that felt obligatory would detract from our ability to be present with our children and husbands. I never liked making phone callsI had a close friend a few years ago who preferred to talk on the phone. This type of friendship works for usMy best friend and I prefer to text each other instead of calling each other.

Persons: I've, we're, we've unspokenly, — Organizations: Service

☆ I lost my dream job in the US because I couldn't get a work visa. In Canada, the pathway has been much smoother.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I worked with major US news outlets during and after college and wanted to keep working in America, but couldn't secure an H-1B work visa. I spent the next five years in India, working in journalism before pivoting into a brand and communications position. AdvertisementI couldn't get a work visa in the US, but there was a clearer and more stable path to getting one in Canada. My understanding is that it's become harder to get a work visa in the US since. My work visa expires in October 2024, and I'm open to options for settling in Canada beyond that.

Persons: —, Vaishali Gauba, Stephen Colbert, I've, isn't, Donald Trump Organizations: Service, Business, Rutgers University, CNBC, NBC, CBS, Toronto Metropolitan University Locations: Gurugram, India, New Jersey, America, Canada

☆ Emma Navarro: After stunning Coco Gauff at Wimbledon, the US has a new tennis star
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The US already boasts a promising roster of young tennis stars but there is a new name on the scene. Emma Navarro is quickly establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with on the senior tour, with the 23-year-old reaching the quarterfinals at this year’s Wimbledon. I can’t wait to play again.”Navarro’s form at this year’s Wimbledon follows what has already been an impressive season for the youngster. The American reached the third round of the Australian Open earlier this year, before progressing to the fourth round at the French Open. In an interview with the Tennis Channel earlier this season, Navarro credited her calm demeanour and mindset to her dad.

Persons: Emma Navarro, Navarro, Coco Gauff, ” Navarro, “, ”, Robert Prange, Jessica Pegula, Ben Navarro, “ He’s, he’s, Italian Jasmine Paolini Organizations: CNN, Court, Gauff, Wimbledon, American, WTA, Hobart International, Virginia, US, Sherman Financial Group, Forbes, Cincinnati, Tennis Locations: Italian

☆ I balance working hard to reach my financial goals and spending time with my son. I never want him to feel neglected.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Chris Boutté | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Now, I have my own son, and I want to provide a much better life for him here in Las Vegas. But to reach my financial goals and give both of us better lives, I've had to sacrifice some quality time with him. I knew that wasn't nearly enough to reach my financial goals. My next job paid me about $50,000, and then I moved to a job making $65,000. It's taken time to find the right balance of making enough money while also spending enough time with my son.

Persons: I've, isn't, doesn't, I'm, wasn't, it's, It's Organizations: Service Locations: Las Vegas

☆ School's out, and parents' financial stress is in
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Speaking of money and vacations: In today's big story, summer vacation means financial stress for parents looking to keep their kids busy while school is out without breaking the bank . The big storyThe cost of summeriStock; Rebecca Zisser/BISchool's out for summer, but the relief for kids is causing financial pain for their parents. Further complicating things is most camps don't cover the two-plus months parents need to fill for their kids. The result is sometimes a patchwork system of camps and part-time nannies that parents need to cobble together. AdvertisementThis year, skincare products proved to be a lightning rod for kids and parents at elite summer camps , writes BI's Anna Silman.

Persons: —, Rebecca Zisser, Juliana Kaplan, Madison Hoff, Kate Dehler, BI's Anna Silman, Anna, You've, Goldman Sachs, it's, Alyssa Powell, Gen, Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Jack Sommers, Annie Smith, Grace Lett, Amanda Yen Organizations: Service, Business, Karma, Hindenburg Research, Adani, Bank of, Samsung, Indian, The Locations: What's, Al, Florida, Russian, New York, London, Chicago

☆ Olympic diver Tom Daley uses a simple nutrition rule called '20-20-20' to stay energized
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The British diver Tom Daley is preparing to compete at his fifth Olympics. Daley described the "20-20-20" post-workout nutrition rule he follows to support his training. With four Olympics and a gold medal under his belt, Tom Daley was set on retiring. "It's the best way of being able to restore you and get you ready to recover for the next training session," Daley said. "I'm a dad, I'm a husband, I'm a son, a brother, a friend.

Persons: Tom Daley, Daley, —, Daley —, Dietitians, he's, Dustin Lance Black —, Daley juggles, there's, I'm, Mykenna Maniece Organizations: Olympic, Service, —, Olympics, BI, Nutrition, Paris Games Locations: Paris, British, Tokyo

☆ As a young hitchhiker, he survived a ride with a serial killer. Now he’s telling his story
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —Steve Fishman was still in his teens when he came face-to-face with a serial killer. But as Fishman would learn later, the man harbored a dark secret: His name was Robert Frederick Carr III, and he was a serial killer who preyed on young hitchhikers. Although her father died in a Florida prison in 2007, Donna continues to struggle with her family’s dark past. In an exclusive interview with CNN, Donna tearfully described an adolescence filled with bullying and jokes about having a serial killer dad. “And that’s when I started to withdraw.”Serial killer Robert Carr’s daughter, Donna, in an undated photo he'd kept with him in prison.

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