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☆ For God, for country, for rain
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Jessica Lucas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +24 min

It's 9:30 a.m., and Augustus Doricko, the mulleted 24-year-old founder of the cloud-seeding company Rainmaker, is clutching a coffee. There's a long way to go before cloud seeding becomes a viable option for solving one of humanity's many self-made crises. El Segundo, population 17,272, has long been a bastion of American engineering, home to aerospace and defense giants like Boeing and Raytheon. Jett Lara for BIThe burning happens every Friday around 8 p.m. at a bonfire on El Segundo Beach. One of Doricko's goals is to build a church in El Segundo to "share the grace of God with other people."

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If you're part of an online bank, transactions aren't processed on holidays. We've included a list of holidays when most banks (including the best banks in the U.S) close, plus alternatives for accessing cash if you need money quickly. Others, like TD Bank and Regions Bank, have separate pages with bank holiday schedules. Most banking transactions don't process on bank holidays, regardless of whether you use an online or brick-and-mortar bank. Transactions at brick-and-mortar banks like Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America won't be processed until the next business day.

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☆ Microsoft lost billions of dollars on HoloLens, and its huge IVAS military contract is in trouble
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Ashley Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The company's 10-year IVAS contract to make goggles for the Army is worth up to $22 billion. HoloLens historyMicrosoft's HoloLens device was unveiled in 2015. While the 10-year IVAS contract was expected to be worth as much as $22 billion, it suffered delays and has been plagued by quality and performance problems . AdvertisementIn September, Microsoft tapped Anduril to help with its military contract. Palmer Luckey, a virtual-reality pioneer who founded Anduril, recently described the IVAS contract as his "top priority."

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☆ AI isn't likely to replace humans at work, says report—but 5 occupations may soon feel its impact more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Alex Koller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Artificial intelligence is already changing the way some people work, but it's not yet poised to replace the work that humans do, according to a new report from Indeed. A 68.7% majority of skills were "very unlikely" or "unlikely" to be replaced by AI, while 28.5% of skills may "potentially" be replaceable. Indeed's report examined soft skills like communication, leadership and organization, more technical skills including specific coding languages, and hands-on skills such as cooking and administering medication. Still, workers shouldn't shy away from certain career paths that are more susceptible to being replaced by AI, according to Gudell. "It's really all about using these tools to your maximum advantage when you're searching for a job," Gudell says.

Persons: Svenja Gudell, —, Gudell Organizations: CNBC

☆ Russia's oil trade is rising as record volumes of Russian crude are carried on 'dark fleet' vessels
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

According to Clearview Energy Partners, Russian crude prices over the last four weeks have averaged about six cents below the Brent crude price. Record volumes of sanctioned Russian oil were carried by the "dark fleet" and known sanctioned tankers without known insurance over September, according to a recent report from Lloyd's List. The Price Cap Coalition continues to engage with industry to ensure compliance with the price cap and to increase Putin's costs of going outside it." The increased use of dark fleet vessels comes with greater maritime safety and environmental risks. Insurance giant Allianz said in May that dark fleet tankers had been linked to more than 50 accidents.

Persons: Kevin Book, Vortexa, Avebury, Andy Lipow, Putin, Lipow Organizations: Windward, Clearview Energy Partners, CNBC, European Union, Brent, Intelligence, Iranian Tanker Co, U.S . Office, Foreign, Control, Lipow Oil Associates, Treasury, Kremlin, Coalition, Group, Insurance, Allianz Locations: Morocco, U.S, Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Russian, Barbados, Seychelles, UAE, Avebury Shipmanagement . Greece, Russia, United States, Iran, Israel, Straits, Hormuz, Canada, Guyana

(Read more here from NBC News’ pollsters on why this poll measures registered voters and not likely voters.) That’s a change from September’s NBC News poll, which found Harris leading Trump by 5 points, 49%-44%, though that result was within the margin of error. Independent voters are essentially split in the poll, with Harris getting support from 44% of them versus 40% choosing Trump. Harris’ popularity declinesAnother significant change in the NBC News poll since September is Harris’ popularity. The NBC News poll of 1,000 registered voters, 898 of whom were reached by cellphone, was conducted Oct. 4-8.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump, ”, Jeff Horwitt, Bill McInturff, ” McInturff, “, doesn’t, Joe Biden, Trump’s, — Trump, Horwitt, ” Horwitt, — Harris, That’s, Biden’s, —, Harris ’, Biden Organizations: NBC News, Trump, Republicans, Harris, Democratic, Republican, NBC, Republicans —, Democrats —, Black, Independent, Biden, September’s Locations: America

☆ Kamala Harris says this lesson from her mom shaped her career—why parenting experts say it’s essential for success
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Teaching your kids how to be self-sufficient, especially in a conflict, can help them gain confidence and increase their likelihood of success, experts say. "Every time I came home with a problem, the first thing my mother would do … [is ask] 'What did you do?'" "When you trust kids to make their own decisions, they start to feel more engaged, confident and empowered. Another way to build agency and confidence: encouraging your kids to stand up for what they believe in. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, Harris, Alex Cooper, Esther Wojcicki Organizations: CNBC

☆ I flew on a British Airways A380 in economy and premium economy. Upgrading isn't really worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I flew with British Airways in both the economy (coach) and premium economy cabins. The upper deck of a BA Airbus A380 means plenty of space, even in economy. I got a good deal for my premium economy ticket, and I don't think I'd pay more for the amenities. I recently flew premium economy in a British Airways World Traveller Plus cabin. By contrast, the popularity of premium economy had me sitting in the middle section.

Persons: — Organizations: British Airways, Airbus, Service

☆ Why economists and strategists still say a recession is postponed, despite a startling inflation report
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Contradictory messages about inflation and the labor market have investors on guard. Price growth is slowly falling from its peak, but it exceeded expectations in September after a hot reading in August. AdvertisementInflation is a threat that won't sink the economyWhile there's plenty of economic data to get excited about, persistent price growth is a problem. "If we're going to be data dependent, we have to at least look at the data," Sosnick said. Higher-than-hoped inflation is rarely compatible with an economic downturn, so if price growth does persist, it likely won't be in an earnings-crushing contraction.

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☆ I tried Martha Stewart's green-chile chicken burgers. The recipe only called for 6 ingredients but was anything but simple to make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I made Martha Stewart's six-ingredient recipe for green-chile chicken burgers. The chicken patties fell apart as I grilled them, and the recipe called for unconventional toppings. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Most recently, I tried her recipe for six-ingredient green-chile chicken burgers. I figured the simple burger recipe, which called for ground chicken, cilantro, and diced green chiles, looked easy enough.

Persons: Martha Stewart's, —, Martha Stewart, I've, Martha Organizations: Service, Netflix

☆ Bestselling author wrote 'Simplify Your Life' over 30 years ago. Her advice for living with less still stands
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Here are four suggestions shared by St. James that align with the advice we see today for living more simply. In her book, " Simplify Your Life ," St. James shares 100 ways that you can embrace simplicity and "enjoy the things that really matter." Downsize where you canIn her book, St. James shared countless tips for cutting down on costs and maximizing the space you have. Similarly, St. James suggested considering driving a simpler car to lower insurance fees and car note payments. One of the simplest, yet useful, practices St. James wanted people to adopt was taking time to watch the sunset.

Persons: James, Marie Kondo, Elaine St, Sandra Organizations: St, CNBC Locations: St, Italy

☆ Iran's attacks on Israel suggest ballistic missiles are an overhyped threat
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But after launching hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in two separate barrages, what has Iran to show for it? The October strike by 180 ballistic missiles saw a higher percentage of rockets penetrate defenses. All of which raises a question: is the danger of ballistic missiles overhyped? In 2015, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen began a bombardment campaign against Saudi Arabia that included ballistic missiles. Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty ImagesIt is not that conventional ballistic missiles aren't lethal, especially the modern versions.

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☆ Ina Garten left a White House job to pursue a cooking career—how the ‘crazy risk’ turned her into a millionaire
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In her 20s, Garten worked in the White House for Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter writing policies for the nuclear energy budget. Garten had no idea that her next chapter was waiting 300 miles away — in a tiny 400-square-foot food shop in Long Island, New York. Garten thought she might be happier working in the food business over politics, as cooking was her passion. Compared to her stifling government job, Garten thought the food business could offer a greater sense of freedom and creativity. The following weekend, Garten and her husband Jeffrey drove out to New York and bought the shop for $20,000.

Persons: Ina Garten, didn't, Garten, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, —, Julia Child's, Jeffrey Organizations: White, Management, New York Times, Barefoot, Hamptons Locations: Garten, Long Island , New York, New York

☆ The terrifying true stories that inspired your favorite horror movies
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Horror films have produced some of the most iconic figures in pop culture. But not all scary movies are completely fictional; some are actually based on real life. But creating a completely original, compelling, and terrifying horror story can be challenging. That's why some of the most iconic and successful scary movies are based on things that actually happened in the real world. These are the real stories and crimes that influenced some of the most classic horror films of all time, including "The Exorcist," "Nightmare on Elm Street," and "Jaws."

Persons: Perron, —, Lorraine, Ed Warren Organizations: Service Locations: Rhode Island

Learn moreIt's a can't-miss Big Ten showdown with tonight's Ohio State and Oregon game. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Ohio State vs. Oregon, including where to live stream the epic match-up. The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks rivalry is alive and well, although this is host Oregon's first year playing in the Big Ten conference. What channel is Ohio State vs. Oregon on? The Ohio State vs. Oregon game will air on NBC in the US.

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☆ Why Trump voters are poised to swing the Senate majority: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Plus, "Meet the Press" moderator breaks down the polling numbers behind Barack Obama's stern message to Black voters. Former President Barack Obama came to Pittsburgh on Thursday with a stark warning for Black men to step up their support for Harris. The survey found that men under the age of 50 were the most likely subgroup of Black voters to back Trump over Harris. While Harris had a 78-point lead among Black men over 50, the number drops to about 50 points with Black men under 50. Bottom line: This is the first time we have heard this powerful and direct plea from the nation’s first Black president to other Black men.

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☆ He told his mother there was ‘no way’ he’d meet someone in Australia. Then he fell in love at first sight
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

“Then, later on, when we left, she was like, ‘Oh, so you like him,’” recalls Wati. “But a week later, we decided to get together on a Saturday, and we spent most of the day together,” recalls Mike. “He’d mail them to me in these little padded envelopes,” recalls Wati. “Eventually, I was able to figure out how to get some credit for doing a paper at Melbourne University in January 1989,” recalls Mike. “She would stay for about a month or a little bit more,” recalls Wati.

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Florida communities grapple with destruction after Hurricane Milton. And Barack Obama talks about “real strength” at a rally for Kamala Harris. Florida embarks on road to recovery after MiltonAt least 16 people have been confirmed dead in Florida after tornadoes touched down and Hurricane Milton slammed into the state this week, leaving a trail of damage and devastation. Milton was the fifth hurricane to hit Florida’s barrier islands in two years, but steadfast residents say living there is worth the risk. More Hurricane Milton coverage:1 dead, 23 rescued after Colorado tourist mine malfunctionAt least one person is dead after an elevator equipment malfunction at a tourist mine in Colorado.

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☆ We're raising our price target on Honeywell and adding another stock to the Bullpen
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Price target update: There are a bunch of stocks in the portfolio currently brushing up against our price targets. One stock, Meta Platforms , is currently exceeding our price target. Honeywell's latest portfolio optimization move is a catalyst for why the stock should trade higher, and as a result, we are increasing our price target to $235 from $225. Previously we've struggled with the idea of owning both Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike at the same time in a 30-something stock portfolio for diversification reasons. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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☆ Charli XCX made $10 million off her 'Brat summer.' Now that it's fall, can she keep the momentum?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The picturesque event marked the official transition from "Brat summer" to "Brat autumn." We were there to celebrate "Brat and It's Completely Different But Also Still Brat," a remixed version of, you guessed it, "Brat," Charli's sixth studio album and bonafide phenomenon. Charli XCX threw a listening party to celebrate the release of her "Brat" remix album. Related storiesThe remix album rollout proves that 'Brat' can outlast the changing seasonsThe "Brat summer" campaign was clever and undeniably successful — not to mention lucrative. Charli herself has acknowledged this, posting "goodbye forever brat summer" on X (formerly Twitter) on Labor Day.

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☆ This simple habit separates highly successful people from all others, says former Google exec: Doing it has ‘never been easier’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In 2014, the 53-year-old founded her Minnesota-based communications firm, Digital and Savvy, to provide public relations services to large companies and CEOs, from Target to entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. That was after she worked as a public relations executive for over 10 years in the Middle East, most notably as Google's head of communications for that region. One habit helped Abouelenein continue advancing her career even after starting over in another country, she tells CNBC Make It. Though she's a public relations veteran and successful CEO, she still took a "finance for non-finance executives" course last year. "In today's world, everything is changing rapidly," Chaudry told CNBC Make It recently, adding that "the way you work, how you work, where you work — all that is changing."

Persons: Maha Abouelenein, Gary Vaynerchuk, doesn't, Abouelenein, Aneesh Raman, she's, We're, Jay Chaudhry, Chaudry Organizations: Digital, CNBC, Research Locations: Minnesota

☆ An ex-Tesla owner shares why his experience with a Rivian R1T during Hurricane Helene made him a convert
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

North Carolina resident Michael Cusick and his Rivian R1T got caught in Hurricane Helene last week. But his experience with his Rivian R1T EV truck following Hurricane Helene — a storm that ravaged the southeast, including Cusick's home in Asheville, North Carolina — has cemented his position as a new Rivian convert. Cusick's Rivian in Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina earlier this year. A Rivian spokesperson told Inside EVs, which earlier reported on Cusick's truck, that Rivian battery packs are sealed to provide floodwater protection. The interior of Cusick's Rivian truck was kept dry during Hurricane Helene, Cusick told BI.

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☆ Ozempic-fueled slimming is blowing up the wedding dress industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —Price distortions and dysfunction are nothing new in the $73 billion wedding industry. For better or worse, many brides are using the drugs ahead of their big day, lured in by the promise of rapid weight loss. The right fitThe ideal time to buy a wedding dress is eight to 10 months before the event, according to wedding planning site the Knot, and some planners recommend buying a full year in advance in case of shipping delays. “Usually, the dress was ordered somewhere in the middle of those 50 pounds.”It’s hard to overstate how such drastic weight loss can complicate a wedding dress’ fit. “Weight loss has always been a top of priority.

Persons: CNN Business ’, Tami Luhby, Susan Ruddie, Dresser, Spring, That’s, they’re, ”, Myrna Lundberg, “, Lundberg, ” Lundberg, “ It’s, — it’s, you’re Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, FDA, Drug Administration, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNN Locations: New York, China, Suez, United States

☆ AI is transforming fraud prevention in digital payments. Here's how.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Visa Protect is an AI-driven suite of solutions that includes real-time risk scoring to help prevent fraud and secure digital transactions. These risk solutions harness the power of artificial intelligence to help safeguard merchants, financial institutions, and consumers at every transaction stage. AI shines in fraud preventionFor over 30 years, Visa has been a leader in using AI to combat fraud. But AI has proven to be a powerful weapon in risk prevention for digital payments and transactions. Learn more about Visa Protect risk solutions.

Persons: James Mirfin, Mirfin, We've Organizations: Visa, Research, Visa Protect, Open Banking, Intelligence, Service, Insider Studios

☆ Milwaukee’s Black voters expose cracks in Democratic foundation for Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( John King | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“How do you feel about Kamala Harris?” Johnson asks when a woman answers the door and steps out onto the porch. … She’s making a good image for herself and for the Democrats.”A year ago, Lang was blunt about Biden’s struggles in Milwaukee’s Black neighborhoods. “If I were a gambling man, I would probably put my money on Harris,” Jones told us in an interview at Confectionately Yours, a new Black-owned coffee shop and bakery on Milwaukee’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Milwaukee-based entrepreneur Eric Jones describes the change in "energy" and voter enthusiasm since Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris’ work as San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general might help woo suburban voters but, at a minimum, raises questions here.

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