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☆ Iran has developed fentanyl-based chemical weapons
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

These chemical weapons affect a victim's central nervous system. AdvertisementIran has developed chemical weapons based on synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, warns a US expert, powerful agents that could incapacitate soldiers or civilians when added to grenades or artillery. (The US, in contrast, completed the destruction of its chemical weapons in 2023.) Nonetheless, chemical weapons do have a frightening aura, even if fentanyl gas is nowhere near as deadly as nerve gas. "I think that many, many people would see it that way because you're talking about chemical weapons," Levitt said.

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☆ Director Jon M. Chu missed ‘Wicked’ premiere to welcome fifth child
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

He added a note to his new addition: “Welcome to our world, you’re gonna do great. You have a lot of witches on your side.”“Wicked” stars singer Ariana Grande and Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo star as witches Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. (From left) Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of 'Wicked' in Los Angeles. Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesChu may not have been able to physically attend the premiere but his presence was felt. According to footage from inside the theater posted online, a video of Chu speaking from the hospital was played before the movie began.

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☆ Bernie Sanders says Democrats need to own why they lost the working-class
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In response to the election loss, Bernie Sanders is blaming Democrats, not Joe Biden. Democrats didn't get enough support from the working class, Sanders said. It is not working for the working class. "The Democrats need an explanation, and that explanation is corporate greed and the power of the billionaire class. I know that's uncomfortable for people in the Democratic Party, some people, but that is the issue we have to address."

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☆ Trump's plan for Social Security will help baby boomers in the short term and cut benefits for anyone younger
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The president-elect promised on the campaign trail to cut taxes on Social Security benefits in his second term. For some baby boomers, lower Social Security taxes could mean larger monthly checks in the short-term. But experts predict that the Social Security tax cuts, along with other campaign promises made by Trump, could quickly drain the national Social Security fund. More than 72 million Americans receive Social Security and the estimated average monthly check is $1,907 a month, per the Social Security Administration. Social Security tax cuts would hurt low-income retirees, younger generationsUS Social Security will be depleted in the next decade without Congressional action.

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☆ Online sales of Plan B and birth control are surging after Trump's election, retailer says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Wisp, an online pharmacy, said sales of birth control surged after Donald Trump's election win. AdvertisementWisp, an online pharmacy focused on sexual and reproductive health, says sales of birth control and emergency contraception have surged in the United States in the last week. Wisp, which serves over 1.2 million patients nationwide, reported a 1,000% increase in emergency contraception purchases from November 5 to November 6. In the 24 hours after Election Day, Wisp said it saw a 1,650% increase in new patients purchasing emergency contraception. There was a 600% increase in medication abortion sales and a 50% increase in birth control sales.

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☆ 'Animal spirits': 7 market strategists share how to ride the red wave as US stocks surge to new records
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Here are eight top places to invest, based on insights from seven market strategists. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . A robust, multi-year bull market rally for US stocks reached another gear after the businessman-turned-politician won the presidential election. Traders are convinced that the bulk of Trump's economic policies, which include tax cuts and fewer government regulations, will create a business-friendly backdrop that drives stocks higher. AdvertisementThe world is awash with cash, making scarce assets like gold and bitcoin more valuable, and Thorne also noted that global economic growth is slowing.

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☆ I moved my family to Puerto Rico for a job. They were miserable — and we returned to Pennsylvania after just a year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Juan Cruz Jr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I moved my family to Puerto Rico for my job — we were excited about the warm weather and beaches. Once we moved, we struggled to adjust and we felt a lot of loneliness being far from family. AdvertisementIn 2015, the opportunity to move from Pennsylvania to Puerto Rico presented itself by way of a job offer with a med-tech company. AdvertisementReally, living in Puerto Rico was a lonely experience for all of us. AdvertisementAfter about a year of stress and tension, we returned to the StatesWe lasted in Puerto Rico for about a year until my family and our belongings headed back to Pennsylvania.

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☆ Americans' cost-of-living anxiety is creating a population of oversavers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

That's largely due to anxiety about higher costs of living, especially in retirement, experts told BI. Many high-income Americans are hoarding cash and trying to cut costs anywhere they can. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Cost-of-living stressThe pace of inflation has cooled significantly, but many Americans—even wealthy ones—are still dismayed that many costs are still higher overall. AdvertisementExperts, though, say oversaving could hurt Americans trying to build wealth in the long run.

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☆ My teenage daughter backpacked alone through Europe. Despite my worry, I'd let her do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Elise Seyfried | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She told me she wanted to travel through Europe for three months with her own money. It was so hard for me to let go of that fear while raising my five kids. She'd been working and, with her saved money, Julie wanted to travel solo through Europe for three months. I had to learn to trust herI continued to worry daily during those months, but I had to learn to let go and trust my daughter. I've asked myself: If I had it to do over again, would I still let 18-year-old Julie travel alone through those 11 countries so far from home?

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☆ I moved from California to Idaho because my home state changed politically. I love my new conservative community.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Philip Wiseman and his wife moved to Idaho because they were fed up with California's politics. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Philip Wiseman, a 70-year-old retiree who moved from California to Idaho with his wife in 2021. Data compiled by Idaho officials showed 78% of voters who moved from California to Idaho registered as Republicans between 2020 and 2023. We miss our California and what California used to be. I used to love California but things changed as I got olderI moved to California when I was around 30.

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☆ Google's head of research on whether 'learn to code' is still good advice in the age of AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Google's head of research told BI that learning to code continues to be a valuable skill. A decade later, Google's head of research says the advice still rings true — even in the age of AI. Related stories"I think that basic coding is like basic math," Matias said. Google Research has already integrated AI into tools like flood forecasting models, which Matias said can save lives. With AI impacting so many fields, Matias said "it's important to master the basic things," like the fundamentals of coding.

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☆ I'm a dad and an EMT. I use the same 4 steps in stressful situations at home as I do on the job.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Here's how police racism worksThat's when I learned there's a right — and a wrong — way to respond to stressful events, whether at home or at work. Twenty-three years later I'm a dad of three, and use the same tactics to respond to 911 calls that I use to handle stressful situations at home. Later in the day, I might find myself in a stressful situation. Today, I use the same approach to prepare for public speaking, which is sometimes part of my job.

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☆ I drove a $43,000 Toyota Camry and saw how the best-selling car in America is now even better
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan and the best-selling car in the US for the past 22 years. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSince its launch in 1983, the Toyota Camry has become the gold standard for dependable, albeit a bit dull, family transportation among American car buyers. It marked the 22nd year the midsize sedan has been the country's best-selling passenger car. This year, Toyota went hybrid-only with the Camry, which features updated styling and tech, too.

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☆ Economists say Trump could give Americans the very thing they voted against
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementA key sticking point for the 73,479,065 Americans (and counting) who voted for President-elect Donald Trump was inflation. Inflationary promisesThe main Trump proposals viewed as inflationary are: sweeping tariffs on imports, mass deportation of immigrants, and lower taxes. Related storiesTypically, US companies simply pass the tariff costs to consumers via higher prices, and company executives are already signaling this to investors. Possible inflation falloutIf Trump delivers on all of these proposals, then a rebound in inflation is all but guaranteed, economists have said. AdvertisementIt's worth noting that the tariffs Trump enacted in his first term did not result in a significant inflation increase.

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☆ Here's where every major 'Yellowstone' character ended up ahead of season 5, part 2
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Paramount drama "Yellowstone" is making its long-awaited return to screens this Sunday. Find out where all the major characters ended up the last time audiences saw them. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! The series, co-created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, is making its highly-anticipated return to screens on Sunday, November 10. Here's a reminder of where every major character ended up at the end of the last episodes.

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☆ I've spent over 2 decades riding trains all over the US. I wish passengers would stop doing these 7 things.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I've been riding trains across the US for 26 years, and it's one of my favorite ways to travel. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But it can also be chaos, especially if other riders are doing things that irritate you. After 26 years of riding trains up and down both US coasts and across the Midwest, here are seven things I wish passengers would stop doing. People are getting on and off at every stop, so even if your train car looks empty when you board, you should still be mindful of how much space you're taking up.

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☆ Russian forces suffered an average of over 1,500 casualties a day in October for 'tiny increments of land,' UK official says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

October saw Russia hit with its highest average daily casualties since the war in Ukraine began, a UK offical said. The UK's Chief of Defence Staff said Russia suffered around 1,500 killed or injured each day. Thousands of North Korean troops are now bolstering Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces. Russian forces were bolstered by the arrival of thousands of North Korean soldiers in October, Western officials have said. AdvertisementReports of Ukrainian and North Korean troops' first clashes in Russia's Kursk region emerged earlier this week.

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☆ We asked Americans what they’d heard about Trump and Harris throughout the campaign. Here’s what they told us
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Ariel Edwards-Levy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Georgetown University, University of Michigan and s3mc.orgGeorgetown University, University of Michigan and s3mc.orgWhat also stands out in the charts over time is the lack of a sustained narrative about either candidate. On average, over the 20 weeks The Breakthrough survey was fielded this year, roughly 76% of US adults said weekly they’d heard at least some news about Trump. In the 15 full weeks of data following Harris’ entry into the race, a slightly smaller share – about 71% on average – said they’d heard something about her. Sentiments expressed by political independents when talking about the news surrounding Trump were negative throughout the campaign. Their sentiment when discussing what they’d heard about Harris, which was close to neutral at the start of her candidacy, declined modestly throughout the fall, undercutting her advantage over Trump on that metric.

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☆ LinkedIn has seen an increase in users who list preferred pronouns despite 'woke' backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

LinkedIn has seen a 29% increase this year in users who list their preferred pronouns. AdvertisementDetractors might consider it woke, but more professionals are including their preferred pronouns on their LinkedIn profiles. LinkedIn added space for users to include their preferred pronouns in their profiles in March 2021. Cooper, who said she doesn't indicate preferred pronouns, said that for some people sharing their pronouns can signal support for marginalized groups. She said that, ultimately, while some people find comfort in sharing their preferred pronouns, what that says about a person might be limited.

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☆ 3 individuals who turned their reselling side hustles into full-time gigs share their strategies for finding profitable products
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

BI has spoken with entrepreneurs who make money buying and reselling items on sites like eBay. AdvertisementBusiness Insider has spoken with a handful of individuals who have had so much success reselling items as a side hustle that they quit their day jobs to do it full-time. Richard S. advises looking at what is selling well by browsing the "sold items" section of your category on eBay for 30 minutes a day. In the reselling business, "it doesn't matter what I think is cool," he said. Richard S. inside his vintage clothing store, The Spot, in Coral Springs, Florida.

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☆ My 6-figure consulting job wasn't fulfilling. I quit to start my own business when I realized dream company doesn't necessarily mean dream life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AJ Eckstein left a stable consulting job to launch Creator Match, seeking more control of his career. After long days, I'd return to my apartment and dedicate myself to case prep to pursue a consulting career. I was doing my own Creator brand deals on LinkedIn and starting to help Creator friends monetize their brands, which is how the idea for my company, Creator Match, was born. Leaving felt like getting divorced from someone I admired and respected. AdvertisementI reminded myself that I wasn't leaving him — I was leaving the company to pursue a dream.

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☆ I wanted my daughter to graduate from college debt-free, so I bought a storage unit business. It paid for her entire tuition.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Nancy Brier | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I bought a storage unit business, and it became so successful that it has paid for her full tuition. I didn't visualize myself shoveling out storage units full of cat toys, abandoned tires, chainsaw parts, and cheese graters. AdvertisementThat's when we looked into the storage business to help pay for her college tuition. We bought a fixer-upper mini storage businessAfter a long search, we spotted an ad for a fixer-upper mini storage business and decided to make an offer in 2020. And if life takes another unexpected turn, maybe our college graduate can use the mini storage to house a plumbing truck.

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☆ How Reddit Went Mainstream: Google Search Increase, Real Human Users
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The search platform is prioritizing Reddit's results. Going public, for Reddit, has entailed becoming a more welcoming place for users as well as for investors, Kessler said. "If you're public and these things come out, I mean, that could start having an impact on your market cap. Just as search engine optimization operations have gotten good at gaming Google, they can likely do it on Reddit, too. It's part social media, part search engine, part just a place for real answers, or as close to real as you're going to get on the internet today.

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☆ Monsters walk among us — and they're watching Netflix at 1.5x speed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But for some people, this is the dream: They're watching Netflix at 1.5x speed. What craven need for speed goes on in the dopamine-wrecked frontal cortex of someone who watches stuff at super speed? Netflix's "Love Is Blind" was mentioned several times as an example of something great to speed watch. Our modern, insatiable appetite for video content might mean that we've adapted and stretched our brains to watch faster and faster. As much as I'd like to accuse these speed watchers of being monsters, I have to consider my own preferred method of watching movies: at regular speed, on the big TV — but looking at my phone the entire time.

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☆ Interior designers share 6 things you should never have in your bedroom
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Alyssa Towns Swantkoski | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Interior designers shared designs and other items they think people shouldn't have in bedrooms. 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 . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. With that in mind, Business Insider asked interior designers what kinds of things people should avoid having in a bedroom.

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