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☆ 'Disclaimer' has a shocking twist ending that centers on an intense sex scene. Star Leila George breaks down filming 2 very different versions of it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Star Leila George spoke to BI about filming two versions of the pivotal scene. Leila George in "Disclaimer." AdvertisementThe 'Disclaimer' ending's twist hinges on dual versions of one sex scene, both performed by Leila GeorgeLouis Partridge and Leila George in "Disclaimer." For George, it was important to know that any sex scenes she was doing were essential to the story and not gratuitous. Advertisement"Everyone is safe as long as you're following the moves that you've pre-planned," George said, likening coordinated sex scenes to fight scenes or dance scenes.

Persons: Alfonso Cuarón, Star Leila George, —, Oscar, Cate Blanchett, Catherine Ravenscroft, she's, Stephen Brigstocke, Kevin Kline, Jonathan, Stephen's, Nancy, Catherine, Nicholas, Stephen, Rather, she'd, Leila George, we'd, Leila George Louis Partridge, George, Cuarón, Louis Partridge, Samantha Murray, Partridge, he'd, I've Organizations: Apple, Service Locations: Renée, Italy

☆ Australian school named world’s best new building of 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Singapore CNN —A humble suburban school in Australia has fended off competition from skyscrapers, museums and airport terminals to be named World Building of the Year 2024. Brett BoardmanA school had long been on the south Sydney site, though the old 1970s building was no longer fit for purpose, according to fjcstudio, the design firm behind the project. The World Building of the Year was selected from the winners of each category, as chosen by a panel of 175 festival delegates. Friday’s result marks the second consecutive year that the WAF judges opted for an educational building, with a serene boarding school in China taking last year’s title. Darlington Public School is also the second Sydney building to win in the past three years, after Quay Quarter Tower — dubbed the world’s first “upcycled” skyscraper for retaining two-thirds of an old high-rise on the site — won in 2022.

Persons: Singapore CNN —, Brett Boardman, fjcstudio, Alessandro Rossi, “, ”, — Organizations: Singapore CNN, Darlington Public School, Housing, Darlington Public, National Star Observatory of Locations: Singapore, Australia, Sydney, Chippendale, fjcstudio, WAF, ” Sydney, National Star Observatory of Cyprus, Polish, Turkey, China, Copenhagen, Denmark

☆ One chart that should make Apple bulls worry and think about trimming
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Carter Braxton Worth | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The almighty Apple, despite making new 52-week highs and all-time highs as recently as two weeks ago, continues to struggle versus its peer group. In fact, Apple's relative performance to the tech sector peaked more than two years ago — in Q3 2022 — and has not improved in any meaningful way. The exact date of Apple's relative performance peak was Sept. 27 2022. Since then, Apple (AAPL) is +49.9% while the SPDR Technology Select Sector ETF (XLK) is +92.7%. The relative performance chart below tells the tale.

Persons: Said, Carter Braxton Worth Organizations: Apple, Technology, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL

☆ It's becoming clearer how Ukraine's first attack on North Korean troops went down
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukrainian forces have struck North Korean troops in Kursk, marking a new phase in the conflict. AdvertisementA Ukrainian official gave Business Insider further details about the first clashes between Ukrainian and North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk, where Ukraine launched a cross-border counteroffensive in August. Andrii Kovalenko, the head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, said on Monday that "the first North Korean troops have already come under fire in Kursk Oblast." "An artillery strike was launched against a position where Russians and North Korean military personnel were located," he said. North Korea experts told BI that the military partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang is a win-win for both countries.

Persons: —, Andrii Kovalenko, Rustem Umerov, Rustem, Kovalenko, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia's Organizations: Service, Business, Ukraine's Center, North, BI, North Korean Locations: Kursk, Ukrainian, Russia's Kursk, Ukraine, Kursk Oblast, Korea, Sudzha, Koreans, South Korea, North Korea, Russia, North Koreans, Moscow, Pyongyang

☆ Why the election felt like the 2021 meme stock rally — but way bigger
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The US election showed shades of the meme stock mania of early 2021. Ron DeSantis' Presidential Announcement with Elon MuskSimilarly, in February 2021, Cuban thanked members of Reddit's WallStreetBets forum for "changing the game" and "taking on Wall Street." Wall Street traders watched the swings in election betting markets to assess the state of the presidential race and inform their investments, Malek added. Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social which counts the president-elect as its majority shareholder, unites several of these ideas. AdvertisementThere are clear parallels between the meme stock mania of early 2021 and the social-media chatter and betting-platform activity going into the election.

Persons: Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, —, Musk, Trump, Ron DeSantis, Cuban, Reddit's, dogecoin, Kamala Harris, It's, Neil Wilson, Keith, Gill, Young, Joe Rogan, Mark Malek, Siebert, Malek, Naeem Aslam, Tesla, Dan Coatsworth, AJ Bell Organizations: Service, GameStop, Florida Gov, Elon, Democratic, Trump, WSB, Wall Street, titans, Wall, Zaye, Markets, Trump Media & Technology Group, Truth, White Locations: America, Florida, Polymarket, WallStreetBets, . Washington

☆ 'I got it wrong': Anthony Scaramucci tells BI 4 key reasons why Donald Trump won
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He won the popular vote, he won the Electoral College vote, and so he's going to be president of the country." However, Scaramucci still believes Harris made some mistakes on messaging. 4 reasons why Trump won back the White HouseCandid as ever, Scaramucci settled on a quartet of reasons as to why Trump defeated Harris. Now that Trump appears to have won the popular vote, as well as the Electoral College, Scaramucci believes there are no more excuses for Democrats. He believes Trump critics, including himself, must take a hard look in the mirror before the next election.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Scaramucci, —, Anthony Scaramucci didn't, Trump, he's, Elon Musk, I'm, Joe Biden, Barack Obama's, Stephen Colbert, she's Organizations: Service, House, Electoral, Trump, Biden's, FCC, MSNBC, CNN, Electoral College Locations: Pennsylvania, American, America

☆ 8 shows and movies to watch this weekend, from the return of 'Yellowstone' to 'The Penguin' season finale
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Yellowstone" season five returns this week after a two-year hiatus. 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 . "Disclaimer," the mystery-thriller from Oscar winner Alfonso Cuaron, wraps up this week, as does the HBO series "The Penguin." Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.

Persons: —, Taylor, megahit, Oscar, Alfonso Cuaron Organizations: Service

☆ I grew my business to 7 figures after leaving Meta and Google. Here's the coffee chat formula that helped.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Andrew Yeung | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Andrew Yeung, a former Google and Meta lead, goes on coffee chats three to five times a week. I spent a few years as a product lead at Google and a business operations lead at Meta before leaving to build a 7-figure business and invest in over 20 early-stage companies. Most of my business partnerships, clients, and — dare I say — friendships started with a coffee chat. Once I have clarity, I use my goal outcome to shape three discussion topics or broad questions for the conversation. Listen to learn, not to respondCome prepared to learn, but don't over-program your coffee chat.

Persons: Andrew Yeung, —, Kate Cronin, I've, would've Organizations: Google, Service, Meta Locations: Fibe

☆ This French fighter jet Ukraine will get next can launch the stealthy Storm Shadow missiles that have frustrated Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

France is going to send Ukraine Mirage fighter jets, the second Western jet type it will receive. The jets can carry Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles, and Ukraine's jets will reportedly have them. AdvertisementThe new Mirage fighter jets France promised to Ukraine will give it another combat platform able to launch the Western Storm Shadow missiles it has been using to frustrate Russia. AdvertisementIt is unclear how many Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles France may commit as part of the effort. It also not clear how many of the missiles Ukraine currently has.

Persons: —, Sébastien Lecornuhas, Storm, Tim Robinson, Gordon, Skip, Davis, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vitalii, JUSTIN TALLIS Organizations: Ukraine Mirage, Service, Storm, Shadow, YouTube, Ukrainian Air Force, Dassault Aviation, La Tribune, Russia, UK's Royal Aeronautical Society, US Army, Getty, BBC, Tribune, Politico, Biden Locations: France, Ukraine, Russia, Kyiv

☆ Corporate execs are already talking about how Trump's election is shaking up their businesses
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Consumer-facing brands from Traeger to Yeti are addressing the election of Donald Trump. On earnings calls, executives said they're adjusting their businesses in anticipation of tariffs. From shuffling sourcing strategies to passing along anticipated costs, here's what they're saying. Executives at companies from Warby Parker to Traeger to Yeti say they're adjusting their businesses in consideration of some of Trump's campaign promises. Here is an overview of how some household names are shaking up their businesses, from shuffling sourcing strategies to passing along anticipated cost increases to customers.

Persons: Donald Trump, —, — they're, Warby Parker, Traeger Organizations: Service

☆ Wall Street is bullish on one portfolio retail stock while raising concerns about another
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The news on Home Depot Telsey Advisory Group, a leader in retail industry analysis, upgraded Home Depot stock to a buy-equivalent outperform on Friday. The news on Best Buy Citi lowered its Best Buy price target to $109 per share from $115 on Friday while maintaining its buy-rating on the stock. BBY YTD mountain Best Buy stock performance year-to-date. Bottom line Despite Citi's concerns, we're sticking with Best Buy. Best Buy should be well-positioned to benefit from falling interest rates if home sales pick up again.

Persons: —, Telsey, Jim Cramer, Jim, they're, Donald Trump's, Jim Cramer's, Ting Shen Organizations: Advisory, Depot, Federal, Home Depot, Home, Citi, Trump, CNBC, Home Depot Inc, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: China, Washington , DC

☆ China just announced a $1.4 trillion plan to rescue its local governments
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

China has announced a local government debt rescue program days after Trump won the US election. Trump has threatened tariffs of 60% on Chinese goods, complicating China's economic gloom. AdvertisementChina announced a debt rescue program to the tune of $1.4 trillion to save heavily indebted local governments and boost its economy. The plan also allows local governments to tap 4 trillion yuan in special local bonds over five years. China's local governments have been struggling to repay their LGFV debt, which the International Monetary Fund estimated to be around 60 trillion as of last year.

Persons: Trump, —, Li Kiang, Donald Trump's, Vishnu Varathan, Mizuho Bank's Organizations: Trump, Service, China, China's, National People's Congress, International Monetary Fund, Reuters Locations: China, Xinhua, Beijing, Washington, Asia, Japan

☆ I went on an ultra-luxury cruise that sails with up to 68 passengers at a time. I loved it, but it's not for everyone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jill Schildhouse | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours delivered just that on my recent nine-day Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia on the Scenic Spirit. Jill SchildhouseOne of the biggest trade-offs when sailing on an ultra-luxury small ship is the limited variety of venues and amenities compared to megaships. On my Mekong River cruise, Scenic brought in local performers to share traditional dance and music, offering a close-up view of the region's culture. After just one day on our river cruise, staff knew the names, preferences, and go-to drink orders of many guests. AdvertisementAlthough I received this cruise complimentary from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, the rate for my sailing would have been about $7,075.

Persons: I've, —, who's, riverboats —, Jill Schildhouse, There's, I'd Organizations: Service, Cruises, Tours, Luxury Cruises Locations: Vietnam, Cambodia

☆ The Wall Streeters whispering in Trump's ear
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Trump's transition team is turning to Wall Street titans for advice on key economic appointments. Howard Lutnick, transition team co-chair and bank CEO, is turning to friends for advice. Wall Street is eager to have its opinion heard. AdvertisementTrump's transition team did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment. Here are some of the key players with Wall Street connections now offering advice to the Trump administration:

Persons: Howard Lutnick, Scott Bessent, Gary Cohn, John Paulson, —, Donald Trump, Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick, Trump Organizations: Wall Street titans, Service, Wall Street, Wall Locations: New York

☆ Russia is passing on deadly drone techniques to North Korea, Ukraine official tells BI
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia is training North Korean troops to use combat drones, a Ukrainian official told BI. Ukraine claims 11,000 North Korean soldiers are now fighting alongside Russia in Kursk. AdvertisementRussia is now training North Koreans in drone operations and other modern warfare techniques, a Ukrainian official told Business Insider. Kovalenko's remarks come as Ukraine calls on its international allies to react more strongly to North Korean troops joining forces with Russia. Kovalenko said on Monday that the first North Korean troops had already come under fire in Kursk.

Persons: Andrii Kovalenko, —, Kovalenko, Kim Jong, Kovalenko's, Antony Blinken, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Organizations: Service, Business, Ukraine's Center, North, South Locations: Russia, Ukraine, South Korea, Kursk, Russian, Pyongyang, North Korea, Koreans, Kyiv, Moscow

☆ Bestselling author Minda Harts just adapted her book to the screen. Here are her tips for succeeding in Hollywood.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Author Minda Harts said that stars like Issa Rae inspire her as she steps into Hollywood. Harts, whose debut novel was recently adapted into a short film, said that networking is key to her success. That book led to a short film adaptation, an upcoming psychological thriller about the workplace starring "The Proud Family" actor Kyla Pratt as Harts. Like Rae, Harts wants to diversify her portfolio. If we all can ask ourselves that in every part of the production process, then I think we'll have a more equitable Hollywood," Harts said.

Persons: Minda Harts, Issa Rae, Harts, it's, —, Kyla Pratt, Rae, Marla Aufmuth, Valeisha Butterfield, Johnny Nunez, WireImage Harts, Dalvin Adams Harts, Reese Witherspoon, Witherspoon, Daisy Jones, She's, Reese Organizations: Hollywood, Service, YouTube, America, Seed Media, Arts Productions, Texas Conference, Women Locations: Vegas, Hollywood, Harts

☆ 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.

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☆ 47 of the best albums in history that weren't nominated for album of the year at the Grammys
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The most prestigious category at the Grammys is album of the year (AOTY). Some of the most beloved albums in history, however, weren't even nominated for the award. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Some of the most beloved albums in history, however, didn't simply lose the award — a shocking number weren't even up for it. AdvertisementWe rounded up 47 of the best albums that weren't nominated for AOTY.

Persons: weren't, Joni Mitchell's, —, it's, Carter, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, didn't Organizations: Service, Washington Post, Department, AOTY

☆ Ukraine keeps finding Western parts in Russia's weapons, this time in the wreckage of its new heavy Hunter drone
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine said it found Western-made parts in the wreckage of a new Russian drone. The reported find marks the latest discovery of Western parts inside Russian weapons. AdvertisementUkraine said on Friday that it found Western-made parts inside the wreckage of a new heavy Russian combat drone that crashed last month. Ukraine uploaded purported evidence of the Western-made parts to a government portal, where several other companies were listed. Ukrainian service members inspect parts of a Russian S-70 drone in eastern Ukraine on October 5.

Persons: Hunter, —, Russia's, Nuzhnenko, HUR, Lockheed Martin, Russia's Okhotnik, it's Organizations: Service, Devices, Texas Instruments, AMD, Infineon Technologies, Business, Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, AP Infineon, Royal United Services Institute, Radio Free, Radio Liberty, Lockheed Locations: Ukraine, Russian, Europe, US, Germany, STMicroelectronics, Switzerland, Russia, Radio Free Europe, Ukrainian, Kostyantynivka, Ukraine's Donetsk

MUNICH — A U.S. citizen suspected of offering intelligence about the American military to China has been arrested in Frankfurt, German authorities said Thursday. Identified only as Martin D. under German privacy law, the federal prosecutors office said in a statement that the suspect “worked for the U.S. armed forces in Germany,” until recently. Prosecutors added that, as some point this year, the suspect “contacted Chinese government agencies and offered to provide them with sensitive U.S. military information for forwarding to a Chinese intelligence service.” They did not say when the offer took place. The suspect “obtained the information in question during his work with the U.S. armed forces,” prosecutors said, adding that investigators had searched his apartment. It added that she gave the information to a second Chinese national, named as Jian G., who is being prosecuted separately.

Persons: Martin D, “, ”, X, Jian G, Jian, Maximilian Krah Organizations: U.S, Prosecutors, Federal, of Justice Locations: MUNICH, China, Frankfurt, Germany, ”, Beijing, Leipzig, Halle, German

☆ The Polymarket 'whale' actually made $85 million, far more than originally thought
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Polymarket trader who bet big on a Donald Trump win made much more than previously thought. New research from Chainalysis estimates a total profit of over $85 million, up from $48 million. AdvertisementA Polymarket trader who bet tens of millions on Donald Trump's presidential win appears to have raked in a much larger profit than previously known. A new estimate now places that figure at more than $85 million, well above the earlier tally of $48 million, according to research from the blockchain-analysis firm Chainalysis. Collectively, Polymarket traders bet around $3.7 billion in volume over who would win the US presidency.

Persons: Donald Trump, —, Donald Trump's, Théo Organizations: Service, Trump, Wall

☆ The Calm app bought ad blocks on CNN and ABC on election night to give viewers '30 seconds of silence'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Calm app bought some prime advertising space on election night. It bought ad blocks on CNN, ABC, and Comedy Central to give viewers "30 seconds of silence." "I give this campaign an A+," said Pauline Brown, a marketing professor at Columbia Business School. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The advertisement involved a video with the message: "We bought this ad space to give you 30 seconds of silence.

Persons: Pauline Brown, —, Donald Trump, UVCEWlOqpB — Dean Phillips, Americus Reed, Reed, Joe Biden Organizations: CNN, ABC, Comedy Central, Columbia Business School, Service, The Wharton School, Trump

☆ French regulators are looking into Polymarket after a massive surge in US election betting
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

France's gambling regulator said it's looking into Polymarket to determine compliance with domestic laws. That comes after one "whale" who bet $30 million on a Trump win was revealed to be a French national. "We are aware of this site and are currently examining its operation and compliance with French gambling legislation," a spokesperson for the regulator told Bloomberg. A report from the crypto news site The Big Whale said the ANJ is preparing to ban the site for French users. AdvertisementPolymarket garnered nearly $3.7 billion in wagers on the election before the result was called, Polymarket data shows.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, it's, Polymarket, Whale, Kamala Harris Organizations: Trump, Service, des Jeux, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal Locations: French, France, New York

☆ Trump said he will divide Russia from China. It's a tough bromance to break.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

President-elect Donald Trump claims he can split the alliance between Russia and China. "The one thing you never want to happen is you never want Russia and China uniting," Trump said. These are potentially all things that Trump could use to drive a wedge between Russia and China." The Trump effectAnother factor likely to draw Russia and China closer together is Trump himself. In East Asia, Trump has accused allies of freeloading off the US, a source of tension Beijing will likely seek to exploit.

Persons: Donald Trump, —, Tucker Carlson, Trump, Biden, Vladimir Putin of, Xi, China's, Putin, Stefan Wolff, Carlson, Wolff, Paul Cormarie, Jonathan Ward, Vladimir Putin, they'd, Robert Dover, Zhiqun Zhu, Cormarie Organizations: Service, Trump, University of Birmingham, Pentagon, Trade, Anadolu, Getty, Central, RAND Corporation, BI, Hudson Institute, Kremlin Press, Anadolu Agency, International Security, Hull University, NATO, Bucknell University Locations: Russia, China, Ukraine, Glendale , Arizona, Vladimir Putin of Russia, Moscow, Beijing, Taiwan, Russian, Bering, European, East Asia

☆ A 29-year-old thrifter who replaced her 9-to-5 income reselling clothes on eBay shares the strategies she uses to find profitable items
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Kendall VanGilder turned thrifting into a full-time reselling business in 2024. The hobby grew on her with time, and one particular trip to Goodwill "changed my viewpoint on thrifting," she recalled. The majority of her income comes from her eBay store, Style Secondhand. Sometimes it's not, but a lot of times the combination of those things I look for make it a really good item." Advertisement"Those are out there and waiting to be found at a thrift store or a buy-sell-trade store," she said.

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