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☆ Getting my kids involved made decluttering their rooms easier. We got rid of 44 bags of stuff, and they felt heard.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Kelly Eden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I decided to do a deep declutter in an attempt to live with less, and we got rid of 44 bags of stuff. They all helped, and we got rid of 44 bags of stuff. Three hours later, he'd removed six full bags of stuff, and we were ready to put the rest back. In the end, the art space took two days, and 12 bags were donated or thrown out. AdvertisementOnce the kids' bedrooms, art space, (and the adults' closet) were all done, we removed a whopping 44 bags of trash and donations.

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☆ Ariana Grande says she's planning a career shift
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ariana Grande opened up about her career plan for the next 10 years. While she said she's "always going to do pop stuff," she plans to focus more on her acting career. AdvertisementAriana Grande returned to her acting roots as Glinda in "Wicked" —and plans to continue on that path. Related Video Ulta Beauty's CMO says the brand's most effective influencers are its store associates"I think I love acting, I love musical theater. If you're planning your next career move, "It's important not to spend every minute asking yourself whether you've made the right decision," he said.

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☆ I visited a popular lounge at the Orlando International Airport. It let me down, but I'll still visit every time I fly.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I visited The Lounge at MCO, an airport lounge that can cost $50 a person to enter. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementI travel frequently, and I like to visit airport lounges when I fly. Through this card, I got access to Priority Pass, an airport-lounge membership program. On my most recent trip, I was able to use my Priority Pass to visit The Club at MCO, a lounge located at the Orlando International Airport, for free.

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☆ The market is already indicating the early winners and losers from Trump's win
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . A pillar of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign was the economy and the work he would do to "fix it." Tesla shareholders: The EV giant took off with news of Trump's win, finishing the day up almost 15%. Bond yields are already soaring, indicating the market expects the cost of borrowing to keep rising. Investors in Europe: European growth stands to take a hit from Trump's proposed tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs.

Persons: —, Donald Trump's, Elon Musk's, Trump, that's, Goldman Sachs, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, Ella Hopkins, Grace Lett, Amanda Yen, Milan Sehmbi Organizations: Business, Service, White, Nasdaq, Dow Jones Industrial, GOP, Tesla, Trump, bitcoin, Treasury, Investors Locations: Europe, New York, London, Chicago

☆ Disappointing photos show what it's like to go skiing in Colorado
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Two winters ago was my first full season of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado. 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 . I'm not alone in loving the thrill of skiing and snowboarding. The Colorado Sun reported that more than 14 million people spent time on the state's slopes last year.

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☆ 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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☆ A feminist movement that advocates abstaining from sex with men is trending in the US after Trump's win
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Google searches for "4B movement" rose on Wednesday, as President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election. The South Korean feminist movement is about abstaining from sex and marriage with men. In South Korea, 4B is a response to gender-based issues like intimate-partner violence and pay gaps. Creators — mainly young women — post about abstaining from sex with men, with some saying they feel undervalued by men. His super PAC ads targeted young men, he appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast, and "Macho Man" was played at his rallies.

Persons: Donald Trump, —, Kamala Harris, Roe, Wade, Trump, that's, Tarana Burke, Biyeonae, Bisekseu, Yoon Suk Yeol, Joe Rogan's, Harris Organizations: Service, America, South, Trump Locations: Korean, South Korea, korea, Hollywood, South, Korea, American

☆ Starbucks and Luckin are in a fight for the global coffee market. I visited both to see how they stack up on price, menu, and vibe.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Luckin Coffee, which has put up a strong fight against Starbucks in Asia, is looking to the US. The chain is known for its aggressive deals, unusual flavors like a Big Cheese coffee drink, and mobile ordering. Luckin versus StarbucksI started at Luckin Coffee. Aditi BharadeThe most expensive drink on the menu was an Iced Oat Shakerato listed for 8 Singapore dollars, or $6. Representatives for Luckin Coffee didn't respond to a request for comment from BI for this story.

Persons: —, Brian Niccol, Niccol, Luckin, Aditi Bharade, Rachel Ruggeri, Ruggeri, It's, David Yu, Jiang, it's, Tiruchelvam, Yu Organizations: Starbucks, Service, Business District, Staff, Singapore, Luckin, BI, Bros, NYU, Aletheia Capital Locations: Asia, China, Singapore, Beijing, United States

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls of the day: Nvidia, Tesla, Duolingo, Disney, Allstate, & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Bank of America downgrades Solaredge to underperform from neutral Bank of America says Solaredge is at risk of tariffs in a Trump administration. Barclays downgrades Coty to underweight from equal weight Barclays downgraded the beauty stock following earnings and says it sees "strategy creep." Baird upgrades McKesson to outperform from neutral Baird upgraded the healthcare and medical supply company following earnings. JPMorgan upgrades Clearwater to overweight from neutral JPMorgan upgraded the software company following earnings. " Seaport downgrades Duolingo to neutral from buy The firm downgraded the language App company mainly on valuation following earnings.

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☆ 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.

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It was not immediately clear who sent the messages, and there is no complete list of whom they were delivered to. “My initial reaction was probably like disbelief, like I thought it was like a joke,” said Jones, who forwarded the text message to loved ones. The “racist and vile spam text messages” have also spread to Louisiana, Republican state Attorney General Liz Murrill confirmed said Thursday via X. And in Washington, DC, the attorney general’s office also is “aware of racist text messages being sent to residents there, condemning them unequivocally,” spokesperson Gabriel Shoglow-Rubenstein said. If you believe your safety is at risk, please contact local law enforcement,” he said in a statement to CNN.

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☆ I'm an American who got citizenship in 2 European countries without setting foot in either one. Here's how I did it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

However, after doing a lot of research and submitting so much paperwork, I was granted citizenship in Poland and Portugal before ever setting foot in either country. Most countries require original documents issued in that country, such as a birth certificate or baptismal certificate, to successfully apply for citizenship. It was worth it for me to look into alternative paths to citizenship, tooThere was a temporary law that helped me gain Portuguese citizenship. AdvertisementI was able to get Portuguese citizenship by proving I am a descendant of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula in the 15th Century. I didn't get Portuguese citizenship until nearly three years after I applied.

Persons: —, Steve Ballmer, isn't, Jamie Davis Smith, didn't Organizations: Service Locations: Poland, Portugal, United States, America, Spain, Franco, Austria, Germany

☆ Iran's big gamble on ballistic missiles is being tested like never before
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

At the same time, it has still prioritized building offensive ballistic missiles to deter and strike its adversaries. Several reports go so far as to report that Iran's entire arsenal of Russian-built S-300 air defense systems was hit. Related storiesThere are reasons to be skeptical about the extent of damage to Iran's air defenses. Israel's attack was retaliation for Iran's enormous October 1 ballistic missile strike. Unlike its foe Israel, which has built one of the world's most advanced air defense systems, Iran has focused on developing strike missiles.

Persons: —, Tehran's, Joe Biden's, Amos Hochstein, hasn't, Arash Azizi, Boston University's Frederick S, James Devine, Israel, Farzin, Nadimi, Azizi, Devine Organizations: Service, Boston University's, Pardee Center, Iran's, Department of Politics, Relations, Mount Allison University, Washington Institute for Near East, AIM, Phoenix, Soviet Union, American Hawk Locations: Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Tehran, Moscow, Iraq, Soviet, American, China, North Korea

☆ See the 95 executives Goldman Sachs tapped to join its exclusive partnership — a record high under David Solomon
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Goldman Sachs on Thursday promoted 95 executives to its partnership. AdvertisementDavid Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs. The average tenure of the partner class is 16 years at Goldman Sachs. Marine Abiad, Global Banking & Markets, ParisBenny Adler, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAdvertisementShahzad Ali, Controllers, New YorkAsh Ang, Global Banking & Markets, SingaporeLucia Arienti, Global Banking & Markets, LondonMatthew Armas, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkAdvertisementPatrick Armstrong, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkSebastian Ayton, Global Banking & Markets, ParisAmitayush Bahri, Asset & Wealth Management, LondonRob Barlick Jr, Asset & Wealth Management, MiamiAdvertisementDavid Bear, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAmanda Beisel, Controllers, New YorkJeff Bernstein, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkLyla Bibi, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAdvertisementAnne Bizien, Global Banking & Markets, ParisTristan Blood, Asset & Wealth Management, LondonBrittany Boals Moeller, Asset & Wealth Management, AtlantaMarc Boheim, Asset & Wealth Management, LondonAdvertisementChris Bonner, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkKevin Boova, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkRelated storiesOonagh Bradley, Compliance, LondonTimothy Braude, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkAdvertisementSteven Budig, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkJacqueline Cassidy, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkSorubh Chandani, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkPamela Codo-Lotti, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAdvertisementBracha Cohen, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkShaun Cullinan, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkMarc d'Andlau, Global Banking & Markets, ParisAdam Davis, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAdvertisementMatthew Doherty, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkJason Eisenstadt, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAshley Everett, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAlex Finston, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAdvertisementAlison Flood, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkArvind Giridhar, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAshwin Gupta, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkSonia Gupta, Global Banking & Markets, San FranciscoAdvertisementTerry Hagerty, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkRobert Hamilton Kelly, Asset & Wealth Management, West Palm BeachAxel Hoefer, Global Banking & Markets, FrankfurtDylan Hogarty, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAdvertisementTim Holliday, Corporate Treasury, LondonKazuya Iketani, Global Banking & Markets, TokyoSumedh Jaiswal, Global Banking & Markets, LondonKyle Jessen, Global Banking & Markets, San FranciscoAdvertisementLotfi Karoui, Global Investment Research, New YorkFeroz Khosla, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkLarry Kleinman, Tax, New YorkJared Klyman, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkAdvertisementDaniel Korich, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkRebecca Kruger, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkKosuke Kurosawa, Global Banking & Markets, TokyoShane Lee, Global Banking & Markets, CalgaryAdvertisementMichael Leister, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkMatthew Leskowitz, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkHilary Lopez, Asset & Wealth Management, LondonCedric Lucas, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkAdvertisementMazen Makarem, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkMatthew Mason, Global Banking & Markets, Hong KongJans Meckel, Global Banking & Markets, ParisPatrick Moran, Legal, New YorkAdvertisementLeonie Morel, Global Banking & Markets, LondonJohn O'Connor, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkSteve Orr, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkLeke Osinubi, Engineering Division, New YorkAdvertisementElizabeth Overbay, Platform Solutions, New YorkJonathan Perry, Engineering Division, LondonThomas Plank, Global Banking & Markets, SingaporeCaitlin Pollak, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAdvertisementLing Pong, Asset & Wealth Management, Hong KongJoe Porter, Global Banking & Markets, San FranciscoVishaal Rana, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAlexandre Reinert, Global Banking & Markets, Hong KongAdvertisementMonique Rollins, Corporate Treasury, New YorkMarcos Rosenberg, Asset & Wealth Management, RichardsonMarc Schaffer, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkJan Scheffel, Global Banking & Markets, LondonAdvertisementRahul Sharma, Engineering Division, Menlo ParkEric Sheridan, Global Investment Research, New YorkSalil Sheth, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkJonathan Shugar, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAdvertisementAlyson Shupe, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkAaron Siegel, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAdam Siegler, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkCraig Smart, Global Banking & Markets, New YorkAdvertisementAndre Souza, Global Banking & Markets, LondonThom Spoto, Asset & Wealth Management, West Palm BeachLesley Steele, Risk, LondonTeppei Takanabe, Global Banking & Markets, TokyoAdvertisementLaura van Alkemade, Global Banking & Markets, LondonDennis Walsh, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkAlexandra Wilson-Elizondo, Asset & Wealth Management, New YorkSylvia Yeh, Asset & Wealth Management, New

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☆ What Trump's win means for retail giants like Walmart, Target, and Costco
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Dominick Reuter | Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Trump's second term likely means changes are on the way that will impact retailers. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDonald Trump's return to the White House is likely to usher in sweeping changes that will impact retailers like Walmart, Target, and Costco — ranging from new tariffs to tax cuts and a new regulatory environment. Trump's campaign promises, along with his prior term record, offer some insights into what major retailers can expect from his second term. Advertisement"That's actually very unhelpful for a lot of retailers, especially in areas like technology, which a lot of retailers are involved," he said.

Persons: —, Donald Trump's, Donald Trump, Neil Saunders, it's, John David Rainey, Trump, Chris Walton, Walton, Jonathan Gold, Johns, Tinglong Dai, Saunders, He's, Lina Khan Organizations: Service, Walmart, Target, Costco, TractorTractor, Dick's Sporting Goods, Data, Omni, National Retail Federation, Trump, Pew Research, Federal, FTC, Kroger, Albertsons, Republican Locations: China, Johns Hopkins, Washington

Ukrainian soldiers told BI of their hopes, fears, and uncertainty over what Trump's victory means. Trump's election win could have a huge impact on the war in Ukraine. AdvertisementUkrainian soldiers holding back Russia's invasion woke up to an uncertain future after Donald Trump's presidential election victory on Wednesday. Olga Bigar, a Ukrainian officer, also had some optimism about Trump: "I really like his determination and steadfastness in making decisions," she told BI. AdvertisementA US veteran fighting in Ukraine, who goes by the call sign Jackie, told BI that helping Ukraine continues to be in the US' best interest.

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☆ What Trump's election victory means for job seekers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Executives focused on hiring told Business Insider that the newfound clarity is already making some employers more willing to post jobs. "Our phone was basically ringing off the hook with companies looking to hire," Lief Larson, CEO of Salesfolks, a staffing firm focused on sales roles, told BI. "We're seeing a pretty healthy number of roles planning to be posted in January, probably more than we even expected," Volberg told BI. A postelection rush to hireAaron Cleavinger, a managing partner at Murdoch Mason Executive Search Group, told BI that he's been "inundated" with new search requests from clients since the election. Rahbar said reductions to immigration could hurt industries beyond agriculture and construction, including tech.

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☆ Tracking lost luggage with an AirTag looks set to get easier with Apple’s newest update
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Lost luggage is one of the major woes of the modern travel era, with rates of mishandled bags still up since the start of the pandemic. But travelers wanting their bags back will still have to move fast – the shareable tracking option is currently only available for a week. In 2023, airlines lost an average of 6.9 bags per 1,000 passengers, according to SITA, which offers solutions for the aviation industry. That’s an improvement on 2022, which saw a whopping 7.6 bags lost per 1,000 passengers — but still well up on pre-pandemic numbers. In 2019, 5.6 bags were lost per 1,000 flyers.

Persons: Barry, Sherry, SITA Organizations: CNN, American Airlines and British Airways, Apple Locations: Swiss, Zurich

The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are enhanced versions of the excellent Pixel 9. The new camera oval on the Pixel 9 Pro phones juts out more than the rear cameras of previous Pixel phones. The Pixel 9 Pro XL (left) has a 6.8-inch display, while the Pixel 9 Pro (right) has a 6.3-inch display. The Pixel 9 Pro XL, with a 6.8-inch display, is a no-brainer for anyone who prefers larger Google Pixel phones or larger Android phones. See our guides to the best Pixel 9 Pro XL cases and best Pixel 9 Pro cases for extra protection.

Persons: Google's, Antonio Villas, Rose, Hazel, it's, Villas, VRR, I'd, I'm, Max, ultrawide, you've, Gemini, It's, you'd Organizations: Business, Google, Pro XL, Amazon, Verizon, XL, Gemini, Boas, Apple, Samsung, Qualcomm, Samsung Galaxy, Galaxy

☆ International airlines are all-in on fancy first-class seats, even as US carriers focus only on business for long-haul flights
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

They deemed business class more lucrative for long-haul flights. While these carriers still have business class, true first class remains a money-maker despite taking up the least amount of cabin real estate. Air France, Swiss International Air Lines, and Lufthansa are also in the mix, among others. "Air France is committed to having this super premium first-class product because it's Air France," Funk said. Advertisement"You're not going to have William and Kate fly business class alongside 85 other people," she said.

Persons: —, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Tiffany Funk, Funk, Kate Organizations: Service, Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, CNBC, Singapore Airlines, Air, Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, monied Fortune, Google, US, Funk, British Airways, Getty Images Airlines, it's Air, Qantas, Qantas Media Locations: Europe, Asia, Air France, Swiss, monied, Singapore, Emirates, France, Australia, New York, London

☆ 2 crypto tycoons are almost $15 billion richer after Trump's election victory
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Two crypto moguls' joint wealth rose by about $15 billion on the back of Trump's election victory. Binance's Chaopeng Zhao and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong added about $12 billion and $2.6 billion each. AdvertisementTwo cryptocurrency tycoons saw a near-$15 billion boost to their combined wealth on Wednesday as Donald Trump won the presidential election. One result was the world's 12 richest people grew more than $70 billion richer in a single day, per Bloomberg's wealth rankings. Exclude him and his 11 peers have grown a combined $505 billion richer this year — a figure that exceeds the market value of Oracle ($502 billion).

Persons: Binance's Chaopeng Zhao, Brian Armstrong, —, Donald Trump, Changpeng Zhao, Zhao, Elon, Binance, Elon Musk, Anthony Harvey, Kamala Harris, Musk, Larry Ellison, Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Trump, Ethereum, Republican, Democratic, Oracle Locations: Solana, Berkshire

☆ Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says prison inmates and guards asked him for crypto tips
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao left prison in September. He said he wasn't recognized at first, but inmates and guards soon sought crypto tips. He told Bloomberg in his first post-prison interview about how he spent his days. Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, told Bloomberg in his first interview since being released in September. He said he told inquiring inmates and prison guards: "I don't have access to any information.

Persons: Changpeng Zhao, wasn't, —, Zhao, Binance, That's, he's, Donald Trump's Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, ISIS, Giggle Academy, Zhao Locations: California —

☆ Ridley Scott said he isn't worried about the future of Hollywood and streaming because he gets 'overpaid anyway'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ridley Scott says the future of Hollywood doesn't worry him because he gets "overpaid anyway." AdvertisementRidley Scott said the future of Hollywood and streaming doesn't worry him because he gets "overpaid anyway." While doing press for the film, Scott shared his thoughts on Hollywood and movies that go directly to streaming. AdvertisementIt's not clear what Scott earned for "Napoleon," but Variety reported that he had a budget of $200 million. AdvertisementThe director added that he doesn't think younger audiences have the same relationship with movies as previous generations do.

Persons: Ridley Scott, Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, Napoleon, —, Thelma, Louise, Russell Crowe, Maximus, Lucius, Scott, Joaquin Phoenix, Napoleon Bonaparte, Kyle Buchanan Organizations: Hollywood, Apple, Service, Sony, New York Times, Times, Variety

☆ Musk's legal battles pile up as Twitter's ex-CMO becomes the latest to sue him
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Twitter's ex-CMO, Leslie Berland, is suing Elon Musk, saying she is owed $20 million in severance. The same week as Berland's filing, Twitter's ex-CEO got the go-ahead to proceed with a similar suit. AdvertisementTwitter's former chief marketing officer, Leslie Berland, is suing Elon Musk, saying she is owed over $20 million in unpaid severance. The documents state that a Twitter employee who was there on Bertrand's recommendation cautioned Musk against reinstating Trump in front of the advertisers, leaving him "embarrassed and angry." Related storiesBerland claims she was wrongly denied about $20 million in benefits owed to her under Twitter's policy.

Persons: Leslie Berland, Elon Musk, Twitter's, —, Berland, Musk, Xavi, Donald Trump's, Parag Agrawal, Maxine Chesney Organizations: Service, Bloomberg Law, Twitter, Cannes Lions, Trump, Business, Verizon, Bloomberg Locations: California's, California, Ireland

☆ Intel says it's bringing back free office coffee to boost morale after a rough year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Intel is bringing back free beverages for its employees at worksites. AdvertisementIntel will once again offer free coffee and tea to its employees after slashing the perks as part of its cost-cutting efforts. The chip manufacturer said free in-office beverages would return to worksites in an internal message in a bid to improve morale, the Oregonian reported. Intel told employees it would stop providing free beverages and fruit at worksites. a former Intel employee told BI.

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