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☆ NASA picks SpaceX to bring home the American astronauts stuck in space. It's the latest blow to Boeing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementBoeing's Starliner spacecraft during NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test in June. A test flight, by nature, is neither safe nor routine. So, the decision to keep Butch and Suni aboard the International Space Station, and bring the Boeing Starliner home un-crewed, is a result of a commitment to safety." Both Boeing and SpaceX have spent a decade working with NASA on their Starliner and Crew Dragon vehicles, respectively. AdvertisementAfter years of delays, technical issues, and rising costs, this Crew Flight Test was the last hurdle Boeing had to clear for NASA to certify Starliner for human spaceflight.

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☆ I'm a first-generation funeral director. The industry is facing a labor shortage and young women are its future.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-18 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I'm now a proud first-generation funeral director and embalmer. It's going to open up several thousands of positions for young funeral directors to step in and make an impact. I'm excited for the next generation because, in my opinion, there has never been a better time to be in the funeral service. To me, the mindset of a funeral director is to lead the family to their new norm. AdvertisementIf you are artistic, you could be an amazing restorative artist or funeral director planning beautiful funerals.

Persons: —, Allyse Worland, It's, I've Organizations: Service, Business, Mid, America College of Funeral Service Locations: Indiana, Kentucky, Egypt

☆ Disney World is entering its villain era
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewDisney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro unveiled ambitious plans for Walt Disney World, including new attractions and in-park destinations. Advertisement"As we develop the next generation of Disney Experiences, we're always looking for new ways to tell the stories people love," D'Amaro said. Representatives for Walt Disney World did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Disney beyond FloridaD'Amaro also shared details about how other Disney theme parks would expand. AdvertisementAlthough Disney is investing heavily in its domestic theme parks, it also plans to expand Disneyland Paris and Shanghai Disneyland.

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☆ Here are all the upcoming prequels and sequels that Disney hopes will turn its box-office struggles around
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Disney unveiled a slew of upcoming film projects during its biennial fan event, D23. Many are prequels and sequels based on existing IP, including "Toy Story 5" and "Mufasa: The Lion King." Disney is leaning into fan-favorite IPs after recent projects like "Wish" stumbled at the box office. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Crowds gathered at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, this weekend to attend D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

Persons: —, Disney, Marvel Organizations: Disney, Service, Honda Center, Star Wars, Pixar, Century Studios, Business Locations: Anaheim , California

☆ British tourist apologizes after carving initials into an ancient Pompeii home
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A British man carved his and his daughters' initials into a home at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. 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 . AdvertisementA British man defaced a home preserved in time at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii in Italy, where Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The engravings included his initials, his daughters' initials, and the date.

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☆ Fans think Taylor Swift just teased the release of 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' in a new 2024 Olympics ad
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Katie Balevic | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

appeared in an ad for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fans think it was a sign that the release of "Reputation (Taylor's Version)" is coming soon. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . After the 2024 Olympics began in Paris on Friday, Swift's social media shared an Olympics ad featuring one of her songs from her album, "Reputation." Swift's fans have been anxiously waiting for months for "Reputation (Taylor's Version)," and they think the Olympics ad is a major Rep-coded Easter egg.

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☆ The FDA says patients may be overdosing on imitation semaglutide weight-loss drugs because the directions are unclear
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The FDA said people may be overdosing on knock-off semaglutide weight-loss drugs. 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. AdvertisementThe US Food and Drug Administration says some people have been hospitalized with symptoms that may be related to overdoses from injectable weight-loss drugs. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Grimes' mother says Elon Musk is 'withholding' his children from her daughter: 'Please Elon, I beg you'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewGrimes' mother says Elon Musk is "withholding" the former couple's children from the rest of the family. Grimes, a Canadian singer, shares three children with Musk: X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus. Elon Musk in Washington, DC on Wednesday, where he watched Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address members of Congress. "As you may or may not know, Grimes is currently in a custody battle with Elon over their 3 children," Wilson wrote on Threads on Saturday. Advertisement"I love and am forever endlessly proud of Vivian," Grimes wrote.

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☆ The FDA is now investigating if Diamond Shruumz 'microdosing' products are linked to multiple deaths
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The FDA reported 74 illnesses in 28 states possibly linked to Diamond Shruumz products. Now the agency says it is investigating two deaths it suspects are associated with the products. Diamond Shruumz has recalled all its microdosing chocolate bars, infused cones, and gummies. AdvertisementThe Food and Drug Administration is investigating if products sold by Diamond Shruumz, the company that recalled its microdosing products in June, are now linked to two deaths. The FDA shared the update with the public this week amid its investigation into illnesses the agency suspects are associated with Diamond Shruumz products.

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☆ Dozens of illnesses across 28 states are now linked to a company's 'microdosing' gummies and chocolate bars
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Over five dozen people reported seeking medical attention after consuming Diamond Shruumz products. The FDA reported 36 hospitalizations and one potential death associated with the products. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDiamond Shruumz, the company whose microdosing chocolate bars prompted an FDA investigation in June, has also sold gummies made with an illegal substance, according to a new CDC report. The FDA first alerted the general public about Diamond Shruumz products after eight people in four states fell ill from consuming the retailer's microdosing chocolate bars.

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☆ A developer is planning a commercial spaceport near Las Vegas that includes a pilot school and STEM academy
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

At least, that's what real estate developer Rob Lauer envisions with his plans to build a spaceport near Las Vegas. Lauer, a former US Army military police officer, is the CEO of Las Vegas Spaceport. The spaceport would offer educational programs for potential flyers and a STEM programA rendering of a STEM academy by Las Vegas Spaceport. As smaller companies like Las Vegas Spaceport look to enter the industry, some travelers are already excited to take flight. Las Vegas Spaceport scored a win in May when the Clark County Commission "unanimously" approved construction permits for an airstrip, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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☆ Trump reacts to Biden dropping out of presidential race, mocking him in Truth Social post
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

President Biden dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday. Donald Trump reacted to the news in a post on Truth Social. "Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President," Trump wrote. AdvertisementDonald Trump and his campaign team are reacting to the news that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race, a move unprecedented in the history of American politics. "Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was!

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☆ Southwest Airlines blames the boiling summer heat for exploding soda cans that have injured 20 flight attendants
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Exploding soda cans have injured 20 Southwest Airlines flight attendants this summer. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe sweltering summer heat has caused an unexpected problem for flight attendants: exploding soda cans. At least 20 Southwest Airlines flight attendants sustained injuries this summer when trying to open the beverages, according to The Washington Post.

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☆ Secret Service locks down Mar-a-Lago as it amps up security around Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The US Secret Service increased security near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe US Secret Service is bolstering security around Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club after last weekend's assassination attempt. "The US Secret Service has made this decision, neither Town Officials nor the Town Council," an alert said. "The Town is working closely with the US Secret Service to minimize the impacts of this road closure."

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☆ The mass IT outage is disrupting Disney and other theme parks during the height of summer tourist season
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A mass IT outage has disrupted operations in many industries, including theme parks. Disneyland Paris display screens went blank, while Universal Studios Japan suspended in-person ticket sales. The outages came at the height of the summer tourist season. AdvertisementThe mass IT outage is causing problems for everyone — even Mickey Mouse. The outage has disrupted industries and organizations worldwide, including Disney's international theme parks.

Persons: —, Mickey Mouse Organizations: Universal Studios Japan, Service, The Financial Times, CNN, Business Locations: Paris, Hong Kong

☆ Did you turn it off and on? Microsoft says some users solved the CrowdStrike problem after rebooting up to 15 times.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A mass IT outage is disrupting operations at banks, retailers, airports, and other organizations. Microsoft said some people rebooted their devices up to 15 times to troubleshoot the issue. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMicrosoft has a solution for its mass IT outage: lots and lots of reboots. "We have been made aware of an issue impacting Virtual Machines running Windows Client and Windows Server, running the CrowdStrike Falcon agent, which may encounter a bug check (BSOD) and get stuck in a restarting state," the company said.

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☆ Trump is already cashing in on his assassination attempt, selling a pair of $299 sneakers. They're already sold out.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Trump-owned company sold $299 sneakers showing an image of his assassination attempt. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA Trump-owned company has already cashed in on the former president's assassination attempt. A pair of limited-edition sneakers — dubbed the "FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT High-Tops" — retailed for $299. The website said Trump will autograph 10 of the 5,000 sneakers.

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☆ The shock from the Trump assassination attempt has turned to scrutiny of the Secret Service
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The US is still coming to grips with the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In today's big story, we examine the scrutiny the Secret Service is facing and what former special agents are saying about the tragedy . But that's not to say the Secret Service has avoided controversy over the last 40-plus years since the Reagan shooting. Secret Service agents converge on former President Donald Trump onstage at his Pennsylvania campaign rally. AdvertisementUltimately, another former Secret Service agent said the entire event represents a failure for Trump's security detail , BI's Matthew Loh and Cameron Manley report.

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☆ Local officer encountered Trump rally gunman on roof moments before shooting but retreated: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA municipal police officer at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania encountered the shooter before the assassination attempt but retreated, according to The Washington Post. Secret Service agents quickly surrounded the president, who later confirmed in a Truth Social post that a bullet struck his ear. A Secret Service sniper fatally shot Crooks. AdvertisementLaw enforcement officials and the Secret Service are facing criticism following the incident. According to the outlet, the roof was less than 164 yards from where Trump stood onstage.

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☆ The rallygoer killed during the Trump rally is remembered as a loving father who shielded his family from gunfire
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Katie Balevic | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The victim of the shooting at Donald Trump's Pennsylvania campaign rally is Corey Comperatore. His sister said Comperatore shielded his daughters from gunfire. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe victim of the shooting at former President Donald Trump's Pennsylvania rally has been identified as a loving father and husband who protected his family from gunfire. Corey Comperatore, 50, was killed while he shielded his wife and daughters, his family said, calling "this terrible nightmare … our painful reality."

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☆ Travel nightmare: Man caught smuggling over 100 live snakes in his pants
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

China's Customs said it seized 104 snakes from a man traveling to mainland China on Tuesday. The man tried to smuggle the snakes in his pants pockets. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA man tried to smuggle more than 100 live snakes to mainland China in his pants with just adhesive tape and canvas bags. Officials said a male passenger entered mainland China through the Huanggang Port at Futian before officers intercepted him and conducted an inspection.

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☆ SpaceX rockets blew away local bird habitats after Elon Musk 'misled' NPS officials about expansion, NYT reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The outlet reported that SpaceX's operations have caused explosions, fires, leaks, and other issues at least 19 times since 2019. The species is listed as "threatened" by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The company's environmental practices have caused friction with government agencies like the National Park Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The outlet reported that SpaceX hired a consultant to track bird patterns, and its researchers "found little to no evidence" of changes to the local bird population. A former National Park Service official, Mark Spier, said SpaceX "misled" officials.

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☆ Protesters spray water guns at tourists in Barcelona as thousands rally against overtourism
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Footage showed protesters squirting water guns at tourists and telling them to "go home." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Multiple outlets reported that thousands of protesters, including more than 150 organizations, marched through Barcelona on Saturday. Photos showed protesters carrying signs that read, "Barcelona is not for sale" and "Tourists go home." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Mark O'Hare became a billionaire after BlackRock acquired his data company. Now he's turning his employees into millionaires.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Preqin employees are getting paid after BlackRock acquired the company for $3.2 billion. Preqin founder Mark O'Hare and his wife will walk away with about $2 billion after taxes. AdvertisementSome Preqin employees are poised for a big payday after BlackRock acquired the data company for $3.2 billion. The acquisition, announced on June 30, has made Preqin founder Mark O'Hare and his wife billionaires. O'Hare owns nearly 80% of Preqin through Valhalla Venture and will gain about $2.6 billion from the acquisition, Fortune reported.

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☆ Justin Bieber performed at an Ambani pre-wedding party for family and friends. Here's a look at the exclusive guest list.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant held their sangeet, a pre-wedding celebration, on Friday. The event featured a star-studded guest list and a performance by Justin Bieber. The couple's wedding ceremony is from July 12 to July 14 in Mumbai, India. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The couple's upcoming nuptials hit social media in March when videos and photos surfaced of lavish pre-wedding festivities hosted by the Ambani family.

Persons: Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Justin Bieber, —, Ambani, Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani Organizations: Service, Reliance Industries, Reliance Foundation, Business Locations: Mumbai, India

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