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☆ Russia targeting Ukrainian airfields before F-16s arrive shows its fear of the jets, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementRussian strikes have been recorded at multiple Ukrainian bases in recent weeks. This includes Russia claiming to have hit Ukraine's Mirgorod air base, 100 miles from the border with Russia, destroying five Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jets. "I think their belief is that the more Western weaponry Ukraine has of all sorts, the more formidable its military will become," he said. A Ukrainian Air Force official also said in June that Ukraine would store some of its F-16s abroad, so Russia cannot attack them. It's hard to take out airfieldsRobinson said that destroying air bases is not an easy task.

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☆ Stephen King, Sarah Jessica Parker and More Share Their Top Books of the 21st Century
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( The New York Times Books Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +26 min

To determine the best books of the 21st century , The New York Times Book Review and The Upshot polled hundreds of literary luminaries. Stephen King Stephen King has written more than 60 books, many of which have been adapted for film and television. Min Jin Lee Min Jin Lee has written two novels: FREE FOOD FOR MILLIONAIRES and PACHINKO, which was one of The Times’s 10 Best Books of 2017. Scott Turow Scott Turow is an attorney and writer best known for legal thrillers like PRESUMED INNOCENT and THE BURDEN OF PROOF. DU BOIS, was one of The Times’s 10 Best Books of 2021.

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☆ Abolish HOAs: Homeowner Associations Make It Harder to Own a House
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Ned Resnikoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

These private quasi-governments are called homeowner associations, or HOAs. While California has the most HOAs of any state (50,000), Florida has far more HOA residents as a percentage of its population. The association also provided its residents with "the usual privileges of a citizen in any free state," Tullock wrote. Readers will not be shocked to learn that Clarke and Freedman also found that HOA residents were more likely to be white or Asian than non-HOA residents. (Cashin observed that several states, including New Jersey and Texas, had laws allowing HOA residents to subtract the cost of privately provided infrastructure from their taxes.)

Persons: Norman Rockwell, Ron DeSantis, HOA, Quinn Slobodian, HOAs —, Gordon Tullock, Tullock, it's, Jim Crow, Wyatt Clarke, Matthew Freedman, Clarke, Freedman, Robert Reich, Sheryll Cashin, Cashin, HOAs Organizations: Gov, Guardian, HOAs, George Mason University, HOA Locations: An, HOA, Florida, While California, Rossmoor , California, America, Pima County, New Jersey, Texas, That's

☆ The West is finally giving Ukraine a shot at 'cutting the head off the snake' rather than making it wait for Russia to strike
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Russia launches many of its drone and missile attacks from within its own borders, and it amasses troops and equipment at home for offensive pushes into Ukraine. But for a long time, Ukraine could only turn to options like long-range drones to go after targets in Russia. De Bretton-Gordon noted that many Russian missile and drone attacks are launched from Russia itself. Russia initiated a new offensive against Kharkiv on May 10, launching deadly missile attacks and slowly pushing its military forward. Ingram agreed, saying that in Kharkiv, Ukraine's new permissions have "made a huge difference.

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☆ Changed rules for Ukraine mean its F-16s will arrive when they can make a far bigger impact, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewNew rules from Ukraine's allies about how it can use weapons they've supplied could have a strong impact on its long-awaited F-16s. That's because Ukraine now has permission to use weaponry given by its allies to hit targets on Russian soil. George Barros, a Russian military expert at the US-based Institute for the Study of War, said this will make the F-16s more effective. AdvertisementEven so, the experts said that the F-16s will make a difference for Ukraine, without being a total game changer on their own. The jets will help replenish lost aircraft, deter Russian jets, and act as air defenses.

Persons: —, George Barros, I'm, Barros, Peter Layton, it's, Layton, didn't, Russian Su, YURI KADOBNOV, Michael Clarke, Mark Cancian, there's, Clarke, Tim Robinson Organizations: Service, Russia, Business, Wing Public Affairs, Griffith Asia Institute, Royal Australian Air Force, Ukraine, Republicans, Getty, Marine, Center for Strategic, International Studies, UK's Royal Aeronautical Society Locations: Ukraine, Russian, Russia, AFP, British, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Belgium

☆ What's the deal with the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy in 'House of the Dragon'?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewRhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) discuss the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy at the end of "House of the Dragon," season two, episode three — which is a major reference to "Game of Thrones." what caused their divide: King Viserys (Paddy Considine). Related storiesHowever, Rhaenyra quickly figures out that he was actually trying to talk to her about the Song of Ice and Fire. The Song of Ice and Fire is a nod to "Game of Thrones"Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." So it's entirely possible that future projects might also build more history into Aegon's prophecy in the "Game of Thrones" timeline.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' Blood actor breaks down how the 'horrific' first episode was filmed. He says his character almost met an even grislier end.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe actor who played Blood in "House of the Dragon" season two broke down how the gruesome first episode was filmed in an interview with Business Insider. The child actors on the "House of the Dragon" set weren't involved in the killingMark Stobbart as Cheese and Sam C. Wilson as Blood in "House of the Dragon" season two. AdvertisementDon't worry, they didn't actually kick the dogBobby the dog in "House of the Dragon." HBOWilson and Stobbart were somewhat upstaged by the cute canine costar who accompanies Blood and Cheese on their mission. AdvertisementBlood's death in episode two was nearly much more gruesomeSam C. Wilson as Blood in "House of the Dragon."

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In the biggest shock (by the FIFA world rankings) of Euro 2024 so far, Georgia defeated Portugal 2-0 to secure a place in the knockout stages in what is their major tournament debut. Georgia reached Euro 2024 — their first-ever appearance at a major tournament — after beating Greece in a playoff penalty shootout at the end of March. They had actually finished fourth in their Euro qualifying group, ahead of only Cyprus, but reached the playoffs via the Nations League route topping Group C4. Frustration was understandable, but it consumed him for the rest of the game — right until he was substituted midway through the second half, still without a goal in three appearances at Euro 2024. Going into tonight’s game, he had conceded four goals at Euro 2024 — but that was from 20 shots on target.

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San Miguel Gate, Tohono O’odham Nation CNN —The thermometer hit 111 Fahrenheit as we rolled up to a battered tent deep in the Tohono O’odham Nation reservation in Arizona. Chairman Verlon Jose, leader of the Tohono O’odham Nation, considered addressing them, and then turned away. CNNPeople wait to be taken in by Border Patrol after crossing the US-Mexico border near the San Miguel gate on the Tohono O'odham reservation, Arizona in June 2024. Evelio Contreras/CNNYou could drive for miles on the sprawling Tohono O’odham reservation without encountering anyone beside the free-ranging cattle. Some Tohono O’odham Nation members put out water or food for the migrants, others are afraid to.

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☆ How to live happily past 100, according to 7 of the world's oldest people
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A healthy 30-year-old woman today has up to a 22% chance of living to 100, according to the Stanford Center on Longevity. In contrast, a woman born in 1920 had around a 2% chance of living to 100, according to actuary Mary Pat Campbell. AdvertisementElizabeth Francis receiving her 'Oldest living Texan' plaque. Centenarians in the world's Blue Zones, where people live to over 100 more often than in other populations, also tend to eat plenty of vegetables and whole foods. Practice moderationJohn Tinniswood, from the UK — who is currently the oldest living man at 111 years old — and Japanese Kane Taneka — who was the second oldest person in recorded history when he died at 119 in 2022 — both do everything in moderation.

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☆ Australia China Business Council: There is consumer demand for imported Chinese EVs in Australia
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAustralia China Business Council: There is consumer demand for imported Chinese EVs in AustraliaJames Clarke of Australia China Business Council discusses the importance of China as Australia's largest trading partner, and expectations for further easing of restrictions on Australian exports.

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☆ Father’s Day: 4 pop culture dads worse than you
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Whether you’re a new or seasoned father, the anxieties of raising children can pop up anywhere, anytime. “Also, just every dad I spoke to was like, ‘I’m worried that I’m gonna roughhouse too hard (and) they’ll get hurt,’” Boozan said. And “as a comedy writer, I’m biased, but I’m a big proponent of laughter as medicine. “That’s a great example of a workaholic dad who thinks that amassing a trove of riches in order to pass that along to your child is the way of being a good dad,” Boozan said. “The best thing my dad ever did … is he was a chill dad,” Boozan said.

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☆ Here are all of the dragons in 'House of the Dragon' and who they belong to
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"House of the Dragon" season two introduces even more dragons. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season one. "House of the Dragon" season two continues to explore the "Game of Thrones" timeline before the likes of Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) were even born. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ ‘ISIS isn’t done with us’: Arrested Tajiks highlight US fears of terror attack on US
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Katie Bo Lillis | Josh Campbell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

By the time intelligence collected on overseas ISIS targets connected the men to the terror group, they had already been vetted by immigration authorities and allowed into the country, officials said. The men remain in federal custody on immigration charges and will eventually be deported following the counterterror investigation into them. US officials and analysts who closely track Islamist terror groups do know that ISIS-K has dramatically ramped up its online propaganda machine. But that’s not necessarily a reliable gauge of the number of actual terrorists who may be trying to enter the United States, US officials argue. Or they could belong to a legacy terror group — like the FARC — that isn’t known for conducting attacks on US soil.

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☆ Examining Workforce Changes in AI, C-Suites, HR, and DEI
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Business Insider's "Workforce Innovation" series will explore how our jobs are changing by digging into four themes: AI, the changing C-suite, worker well-being, and DEI. The board will be composed of C-suite leaders from HR, strategy, technology, and DEI. The C-suite is getting more crowded, and jobs like chief growth officer and chief AI officer are becoming more common. Increasing amounts of data and the emergence of AI, Wiggins told BI, require companies to have roles beyond chief information officer or chief technology officer. "The future of DEI," Lawless said, "does need to be more diffuse."

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☆ Fact check: Trump falsely claims Iran didn’t fund terror groups when he was president
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Daniel Dale | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

They weren’t funding Hamas, and they weren’t funding anything. They weren’t funding Hezbollah,” Trump, now the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, said in a May interview with right-wing host Dan Bongino. Trump’s own administration said in 2020 that Iran was continuing to fund terror groups including Hezbollah. Trump could have fairly said that his sanctions on Iran had made life more difficult for terror groups (though it’s unclear how much their operations were affected). “Iran has never ceased funding many of its core proxy groups” such as Hezbollah, said Phillip Smyth, who studies Iran’s proxies.

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☆ Climate change: Planet endures 12 straight months of unprecedented heat
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Laura Paddison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The planet just marked a “shocking” new milestone, enduring 12 consecutive months of unprecedented heat, according to new data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service. Unless planet-warming fossil fuel pollution is slashed, “this string of hottest months will be remembered as comparatively cold,” he said. “We need an exit ramp off the highway to climate hell.”As temperatures surge, global climate commitments are “hanging by a thread,” he warned. The average global temperature over the past 12 months was 1.63 degrees above these pre-industrial levels. But unprecedented heat has already left a trail of death and destruction across the planet this spring.

Persons: Copernicus, Carlo Buontempo, General António Guterres, Guterres, ”, Richard Allan, Ben Clarke, Raj K Raj, Diego Vara, ” Gutteres, ” Guterres, El Niño, Buontempo Organizations: CNN, United Nations, University of Reading, United Arab, Imperial College London’s Grantham Institute, Hindustan Times, Reuters, El, World Meteorological Organization, WMO Locations: New York, Russian, Paris, India, Asia, Mexico, United States, Brazil, Kenya, United Arab Emirates, New Delhi, Cavalhada, Porto Alegre

☆ A tech company that posted a 'whites only' job ad was ordered to pay $7.5K and give staff better training
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The DOJ secured the agreements with Arthur Grand Technologies Inc., an information technology services firm, earlier this month. The job ad said it was after "only US-born citizens [white] who are local within 60 miles from Dallas, TX." Arthur Grand apologized and said that an employee added discriminatory language to the listing and published it without authorization. AdvertisementAs part of its settlement with the Justice Department, Arthur Grand will pay the US Treasury a civil penalty of $7,500 and implement comprehensive training for its staff on INA compliance. Last month, Business Insider reported on a study that showed CVs with Black-sounding names are less likely to get callbacks.

Persons: —, Arthur Grand, Kristen Clarke, Michele Hodge, OpenAI, Arthur Grand didn't Organizations: Service, US Department of Justice, DOJ, Arthur Grand Technologies Inc, Immigration, Business, Department, Department of Labor's, LinkedIn, Justice Department, Labor, Justice Department's Civil, Division, US Treasury, INA, Labor Department, Bloomberg Locations: Virginia, Dallas , TX

☆ World’s biggest waste-to-energy facility will power more than 100,000 homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Ana De Oliva | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Much of it ends up at a plant operated by the Warsan Waste Management Company. “Around 45% percent of Dubai’s total waste comes to this facility,” says Tim Clarke, the company’s CEO. Operational since March of this year, the Warsan plant will use 2 million metric tons of trash annually to produce electricity, enough to power approximately 135,000 homes, according to the company. However, since the plant produces power, replacing the burning of fossil fuels, Warsan Waste Management believes the overall result is positive. But some environmental groups, such as Zero Waste Europe, argue that burning waste to generate electricity discourages efforts to cut waste and initiatives to increase recycling.

Persons: ”, Tim Clarke, Clarke, “, Bryan Staley, Staley Organizations: Dubai CNN, CNN, Warsan Waste Management Company, “, United Nations Environment, Waste Management, Energy, Research, Education Foundation Locations: Dubai, Europe, Japan, China, UAE

☆ With Haiti cut off from the world, supplies are dwindling and its crisis is getting worse
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The hospital staff, like many in Haiti right now, are doing the best they can with what little they have. "We have had no significant medical supplies delivered in weeks." Food has also been tough to come by, although the World Food Programme has been trying to fill in the gaps. But its supplies are dwindling, too, and there have been shortfalls in donor funding for the UN's Humanitarian Response Plan. Clarke was able to return to the capital of Port-au-Prince earlier this month via a World Food Programme helicopter.

Persons: Giles Clarke, Petit, Frere Arabella, Jacob Burns, Médecins, Clarke, —, Ariel Henry Organizations: Justinien University, Food Programme, Contractors Locations: Cap, Haïtien, Haiti, Caribbean, Port, Kenya

☆ Dedrone: 2024 CNBC Disruptor 50
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Cnbc.Com Staff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Enter Dedrone, a Sterling, Va.-based defense tech company and inventor of technology with advancements to protect against escalating drone warfare. Recognized for innovations in smart airspace security, Dedrone technology is used by the military, government, and commercial customers including airports, stadiums and high-profile events such as Formula One Grand Prix to detect, track and reduce threats. Additionally, Dedrone systems are at work in Ukraine. Flying high this past year, Dedrone technology was singled out for an award as the only counter-drone approved for use in anti-terrorism by the Department of Homeland Security. Dedrone also expanded its partnership with the FAA for more testing of its technology at airports.

Persons: Richard D, Clarke, Dedrone Organizations: Department of Homeland Security, U.S ., Washington, D.C, US Army, FAA Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Asia, Sterling, Va

☆ Warren Buffett said he could make a 50% return on $1 million and predicted higher taxes. Here are 14 Q&A nuggets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWarren Buffett let slip a slew of intriguing facts and anecdotes during Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting on Saturday. But the Berkshire CEO also warned of higher taxes, teased a potential Canadian investment, and revealed a $500 million gift of Berkshire stock. Cash hoardBerkshire's mountain of cash and Treasury hit a record $189 billion last quarter, and it's likely to swell to more than $200 billion this quarter, Buffett said. Taxing timesThe government will probably raise taxes in the coming years in a bid to balance its budget, Buffett said. Pocket changeBuffett claimed that if he had only $1 million to invest instead of nearly $200 billion, he could earn a 50% annual return.

Persons: —, Warren Buffett, Buffett, he'd, Costco Buffett, Charlie Munger, Charlie, Talia Lakritz, he's, Todd Combs, Ted Weschler, Greg Abel, Greg, Munger, Abel, haven't, Ruth Gottesman, Sandy Gottesman, Brent N, Clarke, Garry Kasparov, Kasparov, B Organizations: Service, Paramount, Business, Treasury, Costco, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Getty, Berkshire, Nebraska Furniture Locations: Berkshire, Russian, Omaha, Costco . Berkshire, Wisconsin, Canada, Nebraska

☆ Laken Riley killing: Man accused of killing nursing student indicted on murder and ‘peeping Tom’ charges
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Devon M. Sayers | Eric Levenson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley in February was indicted Wednesday on charges of murder and aggravated assault with intent to rape as well as for an earlier incident in which he allegedly peeped into the window of a student. Riley, a 22-year-old Augusta University College of Nursing student, was killed on February 22 while out for a run on the University of Georgia’s campus. Ibarra struck Riley in the head with a rock multiple times and asphyxiated her, according to the indictment. Ibarra, of Athens, Georgia, is an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela who was not a university student. Clarke County Sheriff’s OfficeThe killing and suspect’s immigration status renewed debate on the country’s immigration policies at the highest level.

Persons: Laken Riley, Jose Antonio Ibarra, Tom, Riley, Ibarra, “, Tom ”, Investigators, ” Jose Antonio Ibarra, Joe Biden, “ Laken Riley, legals, ” Biden, ” Organizations: CNN, Augusta University College of Nursing, University of Georgia’s, University of Georgia, State, MSNBC Locations: Athens , Georgia, Venezuela, Clarke, Georgia

☆ This 'locked-in' risk management advisor gets his followers hyped about 'hammering spreadsheets' and quarterly meetings
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Davis Clarke, a risk management advisor at Citizens, has gained quite a following on social media. AdvertisementYou don't have to look far on social media to find people who are sick and tired of their office jobs. But one office worker has gained a following for his unabashedly upbeat and positive content. In one video, he's walking through downtown on a Monday morning, ready to start "hammering spreadsheets and chugging waters." Build a social media account and use it to show the world the values he cared about.

Persons: Davis Clarke, Clarke, —, he's, he'll, Tom Ranucci, Ranucci, wasn't, they'll Organizations: Citizens, Service, Citizens Bank, Business, selfies, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Boston Marathon Locations: Boston, America, Seattle

☆ The UK could need an Israeli-style Iron Dome air defense system, says former US national security advisor
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewFormer US National Security Advisor General HR McMaster has said the UK must prepare for possible future conflicts by building an Israeli-style Iron Dome air defense system. Indeed, the UK is considering developing its own Iron Dome air defense system amid growing tensions with Russia and its allies. The Israeli modelMissiles launched from the Iron Dome defense system attempt to intercept a rocket fired from Gaza strip. Related storiesIsrael's short-range Iron Dome is a mobile all-weather air defense system that has been in service since 2011. Aside from internal discussions on an Iron Dome, the UK is in talks to join Europe's aerial defense system.

Persons: —, McMaster, Adm, Sir Tony Radakin, Michael Clarke, Clarke, MAHMUD HAMS, Rishi Sunak, Israel, Aleksey Zhuravlyov, Putin, Vladimir Solovyov, I've, T6GN35UGtG — Anton Gerashchenko Organizations: Service, US National Security, McMaster, LBC, Business, Britain's Armed Forces, Iron, Getty, UK, Newsweek, Design, Sky, UK Ministry of Defense, NATO Locations: United Kingdom, United States, Israel, Russia, Europe, China, Iran, North Korea, Gaza, AFP, London, Ukraine, British, Russian, Baltic

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