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☆ NCAA star Angel Reese says playing at LSU is more lucrative than the WNBA—and she wants to splurge on a Mercedes-Benz
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

NCAA basketball champion Angel Reese isn't fast-tracking her college career, even if she had the option to go pro. "I'm in no rush to go to the league," Reese, 20, recently told the "I Am Athlete" podcast. That's more than any other college basketball player, the report says. Reese knows exactly what she wants to spend her newly gained fortune on, too: a Mercedes-Benz, she said on the podcast. "My first year [in college], I was just taking money," Reese said.

☆ Pollution choking Thailand's north hits tourism, worries public
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

CHIANG MAI, Thailand, April 10 (Reuters) - High pollution levels in Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai and surrounding provinces are keeping tourists away and alarming locals, with the government on Monday urging residents to avoid outdoor activities. For several weeks last month the city was at the top of air quality information platform IQAir's global chart on poor air quality, ahead of Lahore and New Delhi. That is far short of the 80% to 90% expected ahead of this week's Thai New Year holidays, known as Songkran. Addressing the deteriorating air quality in the north, Thailand's health ministry urged the public on Monday to avoid outdoor activities and wear masks that can filter particles. Chiang Mai resident Pathsharasakon Po, 36, said she was concerned about allergies, or even cancer.

☆ Just get your tax refund? 7 smart ways to use it
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-07 | by ( Holly Johnson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

If you’re looking for a way to use your tax refund for maximum impact, here are some of the best options to consider in 2023 and beyond. Pay down high-interest debtPutting your tax refund toward paying down credit card debt could save you thousands of dollars in interest charges. If you can’t pay down all of your credit card debt at once, you can use your tax refund to cover a portion of it. Bulk up your emergency fundConsider putting your tax refund toward your emergency fund to prepare for surprise expenses. Invest in yourselfInvest in yourself by using your tax refund to improve your health or further your education.

☆ Putin opens talks with Belarus leader, no public mention of Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting in Moscow, Russia, April 5, 2023. Sputnik/Pavel Byrkin/Pool via REUTERSApril 5 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Belarus counterpart Alexander Lukashenko to Moscow on Wednesday for two days of talks, but in their opening public remarks both men steered clear of the war in Ukraine. Last month Putin said Russia would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Lukashenko allowed Putin to use the territory of Belarus as a launch pad for the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Russia and Belarus are formally part of a Union State, a borderless union and alliance between the two former Soviet republics.

☆ The rapid run-up in stocks prompts us to exit one position and to trim another
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Shortly after the opening bell, we will be exiting our position in Devon Energy (DVN), selling 500 shares at roughly $53.71. Now that our trading restrictions have cleared, we are selling the rest of our Devon Energy position into its recent strength. Last month we laid out a few reasons why our plan was to part with Devon Energy but keep Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) and Coterra Energy (CTRA). With our exit of Devon Energy, we'll realize an average loss of about 7.7% on our last remaining shares. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

☆ Don't want to return to the office? Here's how to work remotely indefinitely, according to a digital nomad
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"The nature of work is shifting for a lot more people," said Sophia Bera Daigle, CEO and founder of Gen Y Planning, a financial planning firm for millennials. watch nowEven before the pandemic, Bera Daigle, a certified financial planner and a member of CNBC's Advisor Council, knew that the daily grind wasn't for her. After working at traditional financial planning firms since 2007, she quit to become a location-independent entrepreneur. Pad your retirement plan. (Although brokerage accounts don't have the same tax benefits as a workplace retirement plan, there are no income or contribution limits or restrictions on when funds can be withdrawn.)

The PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch is a full-sized gamepad with a budget-friendly price. If you're looking for a full-sized Switch controller that won't break the bank, check out the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller. PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch The PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch is a full-sized gamepad that offers bigger buttons, better joysticks, and extra customizable buttons. William Antonelli/InsiderCompared to the Joy-Cons that come packaged with every Nintendo Switch, the Enhanced Wired Controller feels fantastic. Without Bluetooth or motion controls, the Enhanced Wired Controller isn't versatileThe Enhanced Controller plugs into the Switch's dock.

☆ Reactions: Canada 2023/24 budget deficit to jump, Ottawa to boost spending
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

JULES BOUDREAU, SENIOR ECONOMIST, MACKENZIE INVESTMENTS"The surprise was more on the revenue side more than the spending side. Prior to this budget we were not eligible for the carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) investment tax credit, but they have now broadened the eligibility parameters." "The big open question, heading into this budget was how was Canada going to react to the Inflation Reduction Act ... MARK ZACHARIAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CLEAN ENERGY CANADA"We thought today's budget was generally excellent and it sets Canada on a path for prosperity. "The investment tax credits for clean tech manufacturing positions Canada as a leader, particularly in zero-emissions vehicles."

☆ The banking crisis is doing Fed's work and creating a window for stocks to rally
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +19 min

Work from home has in part jacked up food prices, and the increase is about 14% above just last year. The only bank that looks like Silicon Valley Bank is First Republic Bank (FRC) because it, too, has suffered huge deposit withdrawals. Nike (NKE)said China orders were good, so did Club stock Starbucks (SBUX). As counterintuitive as it is, the banking row will give the 4.8% fed funds rate a chance to cool consumer spending. This gives stocks a window to advance until we begin earnings season with what will no doubt be a cautious banking sector.

☆ Rocket Lab targets $50 million launch price for Neutron rocket to challenge SpaceX's Falcon 9
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Michael Sheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

During its fourth-quarter report last month, Rocket Lab said it had begun producing the first tank structures of Neutron, as well as construction of the launch pad for the rocket. That means Neutron is targeting a "$50 million to $55 million launch service cost," Spice said. "We don't have any hard data on that but certainly, if that was to happen, that'd be an incredibly bullish thing for Neutron," Spice said. More than rocketsSpice also emphasized to the Bank of America audience that Rocket Lab is "much more than" just a rocket company. As CEO Peter Beck has previously noted, Rocket Lab aims to create an "end-to-end platform for customers" who need space-based services.

☆ An 8-foot-tall portrait of Trump was among the foreign gifts that went missing when he left office. A reporter found it in a Trump hotel, collecting dust, next to a pile of yoga mats.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

House Democrats this month said Trump failed to report over 100 gifts from foreign leaders. Listed among the gifts that were missing was a large portrait of Trump from El Salvador's president. He said he had seen the painting in October while attending a golf tournament at the Trump National Doral hotel in Miami, Florida. The Trump National Doral hotel and Trump's post-presidency office did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment. The report from House Democrats said, "the Trump Administration's failure to disclose more than one hundred foreign gifts President Trump and his family received raises new questions about whether these and other gifts may have been used by foreign governments to influence US policy under President Trump."

☆ Blue Origin says an overheated engine part caused last year's cargo rocket failure
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Michael Sheetz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The moment of the anomaly during the New Shepard cargo mission NS-23, in which the booster's engine failed. The company's New Shepard rocket, flying the NS-23 mission carrying science and research payloads, suffered a failure in September 2022. No people were onboard, and Blue Origin says its capsule's emergency escape system functioned properly, but the rocket's reusable booster was destroyed. "Blue Origin expects to return to flight soon, with a re-flight of the NS-23 payloads," the company said. The New Shepard rocket booster is reusable, returning to land on a concrete pad near the launch site.

☆ Relativity Space's 3D-printed rocket delivers stunning night launch but fails to reach orbit
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Startup Relativity Space sent what it’s calling the “world’s first 3D-printed rocket” toward space on Wednesday, vaulting it into the upper reaches of the atmosphere. Relativity Space's Terran 1 rocket is seen during its third launch attempt of a mission called "GLHF" (Good Luck, Have Fun), from Launch Complex 16 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on March 22, 2023. The company said computers automatically aborted the launch attempt because of a detected software issue. Still, the Terran 1 rocket that failed its first launch attempt on Wednesday may not end up being the company’s showcase product. But those deals are “overwhelmingly for our larger reusable rocket Terran R,” Ellis noted.

☆ Joe Exotic is running a long-shot 2024 campaign for president, all while serving 21 years in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Joe Exotic of "Tiger King" fame is running a long-shot 2024 campaign as a libertarian. At press time, Exotic's 2024 campaign appeared to still need some staffers. Exotic listed several "celebrities and influencers" who he says have endorsed him, including a man named Seth Posey, whose occupation is listed only as "Joe's fiancé." Angela McArdle, chair of the Libertarian Party, slammed Exotic's campaign in an interview with TMZ on March 19. Exotic, McArdle, and Meester did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment outside regular business hours.

☆ Hollywood braces for potential strike as writers begin high-stakes talks with studios
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-20 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The guild is heading to the Sherman Oaks bargaining table seeking higher compensation for writers, a boost in contributions to pension and health funds, and better workplace standards. Most notably, the guild wants to factor in the streaming economy into compensation packages for its members. Residual fees — or money paid when a film or series is rerun or aired on broadcast — has helped pad the wallets of writers for years. But those fees are vanishing in the streaming era, which is where a great deal of projects ultimately land these days. The guild has advised members that the initial round of talks will last two weeks.

☆ Lawyer who has negotiated salaries for decades: Female clients were offered less '100% of the time'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Justice is a longtime entertainment lawyer and spent decades representing an array of clients ranging from male and female executives to talent like rapper Jay-Z. When she expressed how much her female clients were looking to get paid, she says, "I got ridiculous pushback." Here are some of the excuses she heard most often for why her women clients didn't get offered what their male peers did. It was assumed, by contrast, that single men would one day need to support their families. When Justice asked for a salary comparable to the client's male counterparts, the in-house counsel she was negotiating opposite "laughed at me," she says.

☆ Goldman Sachs' head of recruiting shared 4 tips for candidates of its ultra-competitive summer internship that just started taking applications
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Vicki Tung, the firm's head of recruiting, shares her tips for candidates to put their best foot forward. Goldman Sachs opened applications for its summer 2024 internships Wednesday, including for its prestigious investment banking analyst program. If candidates pass an initial resume screening, they'll be invited to do a HireVue interview, Tung said. The example she gave is when candidates list multiple accomplishments or experiences they participated in for a very short time. Interviews are mostly made up of "situational behavioral" questions, Tung said, where ethics are embedded into the prompts.

☆ Why SpaceX's Starship mega-rocket looks unlike anything the company has ever built before
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Rupendra Brahambhatt | Jessica Orwig | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Not only is Starship the world's largest, most powerful rocket, it also looks unlike anything SpaceX has ever built. Veronica G. Cardenas/ReutersThis silver-black color scheme is a vast change from SpaceX's white Falcon 9 rockets or NASA's orange and white Space Launch System. SpaceX's silver rocket made of steelSpaceX's Starship rocket is made of stainless steel. SpaceX's black-studded Starship spacecraftStarship is covered on one side with black tiles to help protect it upon atmospheric re-entry. SPACEXSpaceX wouldn't comment on whether, or not, that's the reasoning for their silver Starship rocket.

☆ 8 things you didn't know about being a flight attendant
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-15 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"But if it gets noticed, the flight attendant will have to speak with their manager." This made me realize that there's so much we don't notice, or even know, when it comes to the job of a flight attendant. Flight attendants sometimes live together in crash padsFor some flight attendants, always being on the go doesn't warrant wanting to pay rent at an apartment that you'll hardly use. Williams said there's such a thing as flight attendant crash pads, where you split rent with a group of other flight attendants near the airport. You can't become a flight attendant overnightUnlike some jobs where you can submit your resume, go through minimal training, and start immediately, being a flight attendant requires a decent amount of training.

☆ Elon Musk hints Starship rocket may explode on first orbital launch, predicting 50% chance of success and 'guaranteeing excitement'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Marianne Guenot | Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

SpaceX is prepping for the first orbital launch of Starship, the cornerstone rocket for Elon Musk's Mars ambitions. Musk estimated 50% odds of success and hinted the rocket could blow up on the first orbital attempt. Other Starships are waiting in the wings and one of them will likely reach orbit this year, he said. Gene Blevins/Reuters; SPadre.comIf successful, the launch will prove the world's first fully reusable orbital rocket, setting the stage for SpaceX to revolutionize the orbital economy. That's a major money-saving measure, since SpaceX would not have to build a new upper stage for every rocket launch.

☆ Third-party candidate push will 'hurt Biden and help Trump' in 2024, Democratic group warns
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Nicole Gaudiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Democratic think tank has grown increasingly alarmed by an effort to field a third-party candidate in 2024. The "No Labels" effort is "going to hurt Biden and help Trump," Third Way's Jim Kessler told Insider. "I've been tracking what No Labels is doing, and at a certain point concluded, this is real and it's going to hurt Biden and help Trump," Kessler said. Of 23 states they say its will win, 19 of those states Biden won in 2020, he said. "But we know who they're going to nominate.

☆ 4 job interview tips for introverts: 'Think of it as a getting-to-know-you session'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Here are four interview tips for introverts. 'Think of it as a getting-to-know-you session'One tactic that might help to quell nerves as you prep and enter the interview is to reframe the conversation. "Think of it as a getting-to-know-you session," says Yolanda Owens, career expert at job search site The Muse, as an example. She adds that, "many people are used to doing that on a day-to-day basis and that feels comfortable. "If they look at you side-eyed then you probably aren't going to feel comfortable working with them," Owens says.

☆ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman takes diabetes drug metformin as part of his anti-aging routine
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman takes the diabetes drug metformin to slow down aging. Metformin is a decades-old drug that is prescribed to millions of people with diabetes, CNBC reported. In addition to the drug, Altman's said his anti-aging regimen includes "trying to eat healthy, exercise, and sleep enough," per the MIT Technology Review. The company uses genetic engineering and plasma replacement to make cells younger, per the MIT Technology Review. Altman secretly poured $180 million dollars into Retro Bioscience's death-delaying treatment, the MIT Technology Review reported.

☆ Japan's new rocket fails after engine issue, in blow to space ambitions
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Tim Kelly | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] An H3 rocket carrying a land observation satellite lifts off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan March 7, 2023, in this photo taken by Kyodo. The 57-metre (187 ft) tall H3 rocket lifted off without a hitch from the Tanegashima space port, a live-streamed broadcast by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) showed. But upon reaching space, the rocket's second-stage engine failed to ignite, forcing mission officials to manually destroy the vehicle. "This will have a serious impact on Japan's future space policy, space business and technological competitiveness," he added. A successful launch on Tuesday would have put the Japanese rocket into space ahead of the planned launch later this year of the European Space Agency's new lower-cost Ariane 6 vehicle.

☆ DeSantis' approach to a possible 6-week abortion ban in Florida could torpedo his shot at the presidency
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Kimberly Leonard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

GOP lawmakers in Florida have introduced a six-week abortion ban. But the ramifications of a six-week ban in Florida would go beyond politics. As the session kicked off in Tallahassee on Tuesday, the path to a six-week abortion ban in Florida appeared more clear than it did a few months ago. In a press conference with reporters, she acknowledged the math was difficult but vowed the party would fight, arguing that a six-week ban was broadly unpopular among Floridians. Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book, a Democrat of Plantation, Florida, accused Republicans of going "scorched earth" with their abortion ban bill.

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