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☆ Prince William's birthday post is a welcome change for the royal family
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAfter months of turmoil, the tides finally appear to be turning in Prince William and Kate Middleton's favor. AdvertisementThe lighthearted photo was a welcome change from the more formal approach they've taken to their public relations strategy in the past. Kate and William shared a photo of the prince with his children for his birthdayIn the photo, Princess Charlotte, Prince William, Prince Louis, and Prince George jump in the air on a beach, each sporting a big smile. William and Kate have not acknowledged the Prince of Wales' birthday on their social media channels since 2021, and the last time they celebrated his birthday with candid family photos was 2020. AdvertisementPrince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte attend Trooping the Colour 2024.

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☆ Pennsylvania Sen. Casey warns Amazon, Target and Walmart over 'greedflation' pricing
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Rob Wile | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Meanwhile, an average Pennsylvania family has paid almost $7,000 more "toward greedflation," Casey says. "Americans deserve to pay fair prices, and corporations must be held accountable for taking advantage of working families," he writes. NBC News has reached out to Amazon, Target and Walmart for comment. "Price increases that consumers have been confronted with have not been inflationary increases but, instead, greedflation-related increases," he writes. Amazon, Target and Walmart have each recently announced moves to lower prices for certain goods or release new value-based products.

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☆ Bosses are having the hardest time adjusting to hybrid work—here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Remote work may have taken off four years ago, but the evolution of hybrid work is still in its early days — and senior leaders are having the hardest time adjusting. As of April, most people, 67%, reported being satisfied with their hybrid work policy. 1 biggest challenge with hybrid work. Less than half of U.S. workers say their workplace has hybrid meeting and working guidelines to begin with. Research shows hybrid work may have more benefits than being fully in-office

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☆ Elon Musk's AI-driven plan for news on X is like 'old Twitter on steroids,' expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In short, Musk thinks social media posts can be aggregated into a real-time news feed using AI. However, using AI to curate a real-time news feed could come with some serious risks. 'Old Twitter on steroids'Nic Newman, of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford, told Business Insider the model was reminiscent of pre-Musk Twitter. According to Musk, X "very quickly" corrects itself when misinformation is spread on the platform. AdvertisementMisleading 'experts'According to Musk, AI and the internet are already "aggregating the wisdom of the people."

Persons: —, Elon, Mark Read, Musk, Musk's, Nic Newman, Newman, they've, they're, Matt Navarra Organizations: Service, Cannes Lions, WPP, Business, Reuters Institute for, Journalism, University of Oxford, Twitter, Reuters Institute

☆ Education Department looks to expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The U.S. Department of Education may extend the eligibility of a popular student loan forgiveness program to early childhood educators. The agency on Thursday announced that it was issuing a request for information on potentially broadening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to include workers in early childhood education settings, many of whom report low wages. "Early childhood educators help young children learn, grow, and thrive," said U.S. "If these educators can access Public Service Loan Forgiveness, we can help our youngest children, their families, and their communities." Including early childhood educators would likely expand the reach of the program to at least some for-profit employers.

Persons: Education James Kvaal, Kvaal, George W, Bush, Xers, Mark Kantrowitz Organizations: U.S . Department of Education, Education, Finance, Trump, Education Department

☆ After my husband died, I changed my parenting style. I let my kids swear, eat in front of the TV, and sleep in my bed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But, after Ross died of brain cancer in July 2017 at 32, I was forced to rethink it. AdvertisementBefore Ross died, I always assumed we'd be strict about using devices at the table and going to places like McDonald's for chicken nuggets. If you're exhausted after going toe-to-toe for three hours solid, it's fine to let things go. Courtesy of Holly MatthewsBrooke was particularly anxious after Ross died. I sometimes look back at my attitude to parenting before Ross died.

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☆ My husband and I used a 'Cinderella' rule to limit our kids' screen time. We don't regret it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maria Estrada, 51, who is a plant-science lecturer at Fresno State and the mother of two teenagers. But when they were in middle school and younger, we had a Cinderella thing: At midnight, all the wifi would disappear. How we locked their devices at midnightLeft to right: Maria Estrada, her kids Pauline and John, and her husband Dexter, after the kids won first place in the plant science category at a science competition. Maria EstradaMy husband, Dexter, used two different apps to lock our kids' devices so they couldn't stay up late texting, watching videos, and playing games. Our kids have both excelledI don't do anything to restrict my kids' screen time anymore.

Persons: —, Maria Estrada, It's, I've, Estrada, Pauline, John, Dexter, John Benedict Estrada, he'd, Pauline Estrada, Maria Estrada Pauline, they've Organizations: Service, Fresno State, Business, YouTube, Microsoft, Safety, University of California Locations: Berkeley

☆ The salary a family of 4 needs to get by in every U.S. state—it's more than $150,000 in the most expensive one
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A family of four needs to earn at least $106,903 a year to cover their necessities in most U.S. states, a recent SmartAsset study reveals. The findings are based on cost estimates for housing, child care, transportation, health care, taxes and other common expenses, as tracked by the MIT Living Wage calculator. That said, basic expenses for a family of four in all states exceeds what most U.S. households typically earn, which is estimated to be a median of $78,171, according to data consulting firm Motio Research. And about 1 in 5 parents say they've relied on a relative to help out with child care. Here's a look at the minimum amount a family of four would need to cover basic needs, including child care, in each state.

Persons: it's, they've Organizations: MIT, Motio, Census Locations: Massachusetts, Hawaii, Connecticut, York, California, Mississippi, Los Angeles, New York City, U.S

☆ 'Quiet vacationing' shows how sad America's work culture has become
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. In today's big story, we're looking at why the rise of "quiet vacationing" shows the depressing state of America's work culture . If you're unfamiliar with the distinction, let me introduce you to a new workplace phrase: quiet vacationing . But Business Insider's Emily Stewart argues workers feeling too stressed to fully take time off is a sad example of America's work culture. The irony is that quiet vacationing could arguably put you in a worse position for your job these days.

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☆ Three under-the-radar tech stocks poised for a breakout, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

But investors focusing on those big three may be missing some compelling breakouts in the sector, according to the charts. Microsoft is up a pedestrian 10% since then, but combined, they've helped propel the SPDR Technology ETF (XLK) to a new all-time high. Indeed, there's nothing wrong with riding a trend, but many times a long uptrend starts with a pattern breakout. And starting in 2023, the following combination has produced the best results: rallying from a higher low as the stock's 14-day Relative Strength Index bottoms near 50. It's never perfect, but this setup has presented favorable risk-reward scenarios more often than not, and each ensuing bounce eventually resulted in higher highs.

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☆ 35-year-old's income streams made her more than $500,000 last year—some are completely passive
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

She started her Etsy store, where she sells printables like bachelorette party activity lists, in 2017. This one replicates the success of Gold City Ventures for creators with a sizable following. Similarly, she does not spend very much time on her Etsy store, about an hour a quarter. For her, the Etsy shop is less an income stream and more a tool to help her Gold City Ventures community. Gold City Ventures grossed more than $2 millionGold City Ventures continues to grow.

Persons: Julie Berninger, Berninger, That's, Cody Berman, Berman, They've Organizations: Amazon, Gold City Ventures, Auros Agency

☆ Read the letter that landed Donald Sutherland his role in 'The Hunger Games'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Many younger fans might know him best as President Coriolanus Snow in "The Hunger Games" franchise, but not everyone might know he campaigned to get the role. But they showed my letter to the director, Gary Ross, and he thought it'd be a good idea if I did it. AdvertisementIt included a discussion of power, Ted Bundy, and the elements of Snow that Sutherland considered most vital to the film. Donald Sutherland in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part I." Murray Close/LionsgateRoss's response to the letter inspired three scenes of Snow in his rose gardens during the games.

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☆ Red flags that suggest a job posting doesn’t offer a 'competitive salary' as it claims, recruiters say
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Alex Koller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Job postings that claim to offer a "competitive salary" are on the rise, putting more onus on job seekers to suss out how much money they can expect from a new role. If you're at the start of a hiring process without pay clarity, there may be early indications that the promise of a "competitive salary" is an empty one. Here are some red flags to watch out for in your conversations with recruiters and hiring managers. But if the company continues to evade the pay conversation after multiple interviews, that's a clear red flag, according to Hyman. Why don't you take some time to digest it and circle back once you have established [the compensation] level?'"

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☆ When my kids were little, I wrote short snippets capturing our daily lives. Now they're teens, and this window into our past is priceless.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Eileen Hoenigman Meyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewIt took me almost a year to calculate that my kids, Sylvia and Nico, were 15 months apart. Life with little kids is as overwhelming as it is glorious. AdvertisementI bought a little notebook for each kid, and I started writing short snippets about them whenever I could steal a minute. AdvertisementI stopped writing in their notebooks when the kids started school. But these little snippets offer us a glimpse of what it felt like to be there early in the morning, at dinner time, and in the middle of the night.

Persons: —, Sylvia, Nico, that's, Greg, they've Organizations: Service, Business

☆ China's yuan is tumbling amid US sanctions and as central banks boost dollar holdings
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

China's yuan is falling as holders eye the risk of western sanctions. AdvertisementChina's yuan is in the midst of a steep decline as holders of the currency eye the risk of US sanctions. Central banks, meanwhile, are looking to dump the yuan while raising their holdings of the US dollar. Nearly 20% of central bank reserve managers said they planned on raising dollar holdings over the next one to two years, while 12% said they planned on reducing yuan holdings, according to a survey from the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum. Lawmakers are reportedly already drafting sanctions to impose against Chinese banks, sources told The Wall Street Journal in April.

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☆ I run a 7-figure online business and half my sales come from TikTok. Here's how I'm preparing for the worst if the app gets banned.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Krista Krumina | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mason Kuhr, a 25-year-old business owner living in the US, about the potential TikTok ban. I'm skeptical about a TikTok ban in the US. But if it were to happen, I estimate that my $3.8 million business would be cut by half. Last year, I made $3.8 million in sales, with a third from TikTokMy company's revenue is evenly split between TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Shopify store sales. If you're freaking out about the TikTok ban, I'd suggest you choose a back-up platform and start to make yourself familiar with its users.

Persons: —, Mason Kuhr, I've, I'd, TikTok, doesn't, They've, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, The Stampede Network, TikTok, Stampede, YouTube

☆ An heiress asked a group of strangers how to give away her $27 million inheritance. They've now told her what to do.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Austrian heiress Marlene Engelhorn asked 50 strangers to help distribute $27 million in inheritance. The group proposed giving money to 77 charitable initiatives, including environmental and women's groups. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementEarlier this year a 32-year-old Austrian heiress asked a group of complete strangers to decide how best to distribute roughly $27 million of her inheritance. It should be awarded to 77 charitable initiatives over several years, the group said, including several women's shelter associations, children's charities, and climate crisis organizations.

Persons: Marlene Engelhorn, Engelhorn, — Organizations: Service, Good, Business

☆ Inside Europe's tech hubs: Does London have what it takes to remain No. 1?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +32 min

But it will remain a big, big trend. How has if at all, Brexit, affected the U.K. tech scene? Arjun KharpalAre there other challenges at the moment, as you see them to the U.K. tech landscape? I'm gonna go with the amount of VC funding in U.K. tech startups for 2025. Sanjot MalhiI would say that is the amount of funding in U.K. AI startups.

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☆ The best-performing global bond fund is up 74% over the past year. Here's where it's invested
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Gecko Capital's Maunakea Emerging Markets Debt Recovery Fund has delivered an impressive 74% return over the past year, and its fund manager is particularly bullish on two South American economies looking ahead. Maunakea's two largest positions are in Venezuela and Argentina, which Durand considers among "the most attractive and compelling" trades he has ever placed. Elections are expected to be held on 28 July which will be a key moment for investments in the country, according to the fund manager. However, the fund manager is optimistic that Argentina will reverse its economic woes. The next trade Durand said he is eyeing Bolivia, once a market darling that has recently experienced significant problems, for opportunities as its bonds start to trade at discounted levels.

Persons: Jean, Jacques Durand, Durand, " Durand, Edmond de Rothschild, They've, Fitch Organizations: U.S, Edmond, EU, CCC Locations: Venezuela, Argentina, U.S, Venezuelan, Durand, Bolivia

☆ These are the most popular trades today — and the best contrarian trades to go against the crowd
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

By far, the most dominant trade on Wall Street is going long the "Magnificent Seven." Investors are the most bullish they've been on the mega-cap tech stocks going back to October 2020, the firm found. In fact, about 69% of respondents were bullish on the group, making the Magnificent Seven the most crowded trade for 15 straight months. One highly contrarian trade Bank of America identified could be going long bonds. Going long oil is another contrarian trade that could work as an hedge against geopolitical risk, the Wall Street firm said.

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☆ A surgeon general's warning on social media wouldn't be as powerful as good-old-fashioned parenting, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But social media experts and researchers are mixed on just how effective such a move would be. According to one August 2022 study, almost half of all adolescents said social media makes them feel bad about their bodies. And what exactly would the warning say, North wondered, noting that social media is rarely exclusively harmful. Proactive parentingFor most kids, social media use begins at home. AdvertisementAre you a parent who has struggled with your children's social media use?

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☆ Inside the highly competitive training program that puts MBAs into a CEO role right after graduation — and is harder to get into than Harvard
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewWhat's the most sought-after job opportunity for graduating students of top business schools like Harvard Business School, Wharton at UPenn, and Stanford's Graduate School of Business? For the 2024 CIT program, which starts this summer, Alpine received 750 applications for just 12 slots, giving it an acceptance rate of 1.6%. Related stories"You're moving from Yale Law School and Harvard Business School to Jackson, Mississippi, to run a plumbing company," Anderman said as an example. Wurtzbacher also got invaluable leadership training from Weaver, a longtime professor at Stanford's Business School and winner of the MBA Distinguished Teaching Award in 2024. The CIT program is so attractive to them because it offers a clear path to doing this by leading a company.

Persons: —, Wharton, David Wurtzbacher, Wurtzbacher, Tal Lee Anderman, Graham Weaver, Weaver, JP, Graham, Anderman, they're, they've Organizations: Service, Harvard Business School, Stanford's Graduate School of Business, McKinsey, Business, Investors, Harvard, Stanford Business School, Green, Partners, CIT, Alpine's CIT, Wharton, Alpine, BI, Yale Law School, Alpine's San, Stanford's Business School, Stanford Locations: UPenn, San Francisco, Stanford, Manhattan, America, Jackson , Mississippi, Alpine's, Alpine's San Francisco, York, Carolinas, Virginia

☆ NASA is putting an 'artificial star' in orbit around Earth
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Jessica Orwig | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

NASA recently approved the $19.5 million Landolt Space Mission to launch the mini satellite into Earth's orbit. AdvertisementA revolutionary new tool for astronomersLandolt, which is about the size of a bread box, is designed to fire lasers at observatories on Earth to help astronomers study the stars. Related storiesWhat makes this "artificial star" better than a real one is that astronomers will know exactly how much light it's emitting. Landolt can help astronomers catch minute details they've otherwise been missing in the data. How Landolt could revolutionize astronomyAstronomers are excited that Landolt could help them find more Earth-like exoplanets that might harbor life.

Persons: —, Tyler Richey, Eliad Peretz, unquote, Richey, Arlo Landolt, Yowell Organizations: Service, Business, NASA, Lowell Observatory, Yowell Locations: Richey

☆ The best scene in 'Bridgerton' season 3 proves why Kanthony needs their own spinoff
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Marriage takes hard work," Kate tells Colin. "Our marriage is not hard work," Anthony quips. Luckily, "Bridgerton" has just given us the perfect set-up for a potential Kanthony spinoff — one that feels like it could generate another story. Simone Ashley as Kate and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony on the season three premiere of "Bridgerton." All episodes of "Bridgerton" season three are now streaming on Netflix.

Persons: —, Kate, Anthony's, they've, Simone Ashley, Jonathan Bailey, Anthony, Colin, they're, Colin's, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Rhimes, Liam Daniel, Charithra Chandran, Edwina —, Ashley, Jess Brownell, Bailey Organizations: Service, Business, Town, Netflix Locations: India

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