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☆ 15 little-known facts about Phoebe that even die-hard 'Friends' fans may not know
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Amory Rose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Even long-time "Friends" fans may not know some of the most intriguing facts about Phoebe, played by Lisa Kudrow. Phoebe once paused her vegetarian dietLisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay on "Friends." When she was younger, Phoebe mugged RossAfter Ross and Phoebe are mugged in season nine, Ross says the same thing happened to him as a teenager. AdvertisementRoss was the first of the friends that Phoebe metLisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay and David Schwimmer as Ross Geller. However, Phoebe mugged Ross 18 years before season nine, so she actually met Ross before meeting any of the other friends.

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Read previewNew details about Sean "Diddy" Combs' Miami mansion were uncovered as part of his bond hearing this week. The legal team also noted that Combs satisfied the $18.8 million mortgage on the Star Island home in August, anticipating criminal charges. AdvertisementOther homes on the island go for even more than the $48.5 million Combs' home was appraised at. Comparable sales listed in the appraisal report for Combs' Miami mansion. Besides the Star Island home, he owns a mansion in Los Angeles that he recently put on the market for $61.5 million.

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☆ Beyoncé says she stopped overworking—and it made her more successful: 'Now I work smarter'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The 43-year-old singer, whose full name is Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, once put her career before anything else, she told GQ last week. These days, she's more intentional about work-life balance — and she's more successful because of it, she added. Back then, I had little boundaries, and said yes to everything ... And now I work smarter." Cécred's moisture sealing lotion won one of Elle UK's 2024 Future of Beauty Awards, and SirDavis won two platinum titles at last year's SIP Awards before becoming available to the public. So, when you don't see me on red carpets, and when I disappear until I have art to share, that's why."

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☆ Tata Harper leans into her heritage & self care
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | 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 EmailTata Harper leans into her heritage & self careSkincare guru Tata Harper grew up attending her Hispanic grandmother's beauty parties, which Harper says taught her how to bring women in the community together.

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My mom is a little old-fashioned and has been upset with me for letting my boyfriend significantly influence my financial decisions. She has said multiple times that a man should have no say in my finances until he's put a ring on my finger. One, your mom has hard-won life experiences to offer, and you would be wise to hear her out. Only that we shouldn't reject our parents' advice out of hand simply because they're "old-fashioned" or we think they're "projecting". Instead, it's about nobody having a say over anyone else's finances until they have a genuine stake in them.

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☆ 6 major differences between Netflix's 'The Perfect Couple' and the book it's based on — including a dramatically altered ending
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Merritt's death is accidental in the bookMeghann Fahy as Merritt Monaco in "The Perfect Couple." Jack Reynor as Thomas Winbury, Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury in "The Perfect Couple." The bride-to-be is called Celeste, not AmeliaEve Hewson as Amelia Sacks in "The Perfect Couple." Greer's scandalous past has been invented for the showNicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in "The Perfect Couple." Will, the youngest brother, doesn't exist in the bookSam Nivola as Will Winbury in "The Perfect Couple."

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☆ Teen arrested and cleared in father's 2023 death is now accused of fatally stabbing his mother
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The teen faces charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping and violation of a no-contact order, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities also learned the teen claimed self-defense after fatally shooting his father on Valentine's Day last year in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, Judd said. He was accused of assaulting her in November and arrested, Judd said. The teen claimed self-defense, Judd said, but the grandmother disputed the teen's account and he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence battery, the sheriff's office said. The sheriff's office in Charlotte County, where the alleged assault occurred, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Grady Judd, Judd, Valentine's Organizations: NBC, Facebook, Authorities Locations: Oklahoma, Florida, Auburndale, Tampa, Polk County, Fla, Winter Haven, Charlotte County, Lincoln County , Oklahoma

☆ I quit my high-paying finance job to start a bakery. I wanted more time with my kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. In 2004, my mind wandered while sitting in a sales meeting as part of my finance job. I earned a good salary and worked with my father, an investment banker, but I wasn't fully present. AdvertisementThere's immense pressure in America to go fast, fast, fast, bigger, bigger, bigger. Who cares how many hours you've worked and how successful you've been?

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☆ Lauren Sánchez said she's taking Spanish lessons with her kids because her 'biggest regret' is not being fluent in it
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

However, she said she missed out on her grandmother and mother speaking Spanish all the time, which prompted her to take Spanish lessons as an adult. "The biggest regret I have is not being able to speak fluent Spanish," Sánchez, a former helicopter pilot and news anchor, told Garcia. Advertisement"Now I am taking Spanish lessons, and my kids are taking lessons, because it's something I crave," said Sánchez, who has a son with former NFL player Tony Gonzalez and two teenagers with her ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell. Related storiesHowever, 78% of Latino adults said that it is not necessary to speak Spanish to be considered Latino, the same survey reported. AdvertisementSánchez didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider sent outside business hours.

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LONDON — Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced Monday that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment and will undertake a light schedule of engagements until the end of the year. The princess attended the men’s final at Wimbledon with her daughter in July. Kate, Princess of Wales, at the men's singles final at Wimbledon earlier this year. While Charlotte attended Wimbledon, the princess and her brothers have largely been out of the public eye since their mother's surgery. Charles' and Kate's illnesses have highlighted the challenges faced by a slimmed-down royal family as the king pledges to cut costs.

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☆ I grew up in a cluttered house. Now, I feel satisfaction from donating things I don't use.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Jennifer Bringle | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In a house with two small kids, clutter was a given. Our house wasn't dirty, but it was full of things we didn't need — clothes that no longer fit, threadbare towels, unused kitchen utensils, toys we'd outgrown. The idea of throwing or giving away things you no longer needed felt wasteful and foolish, so she just kept everything. Even today, getting him to toss broken or unused items takes an act of Congress. My upbringing informed how I see clutter as an adultGrowing up in a house like this colored how I see clutter and cleaning.

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☆ The first thing OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's mother asked ChatGPT is hilarious
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-07 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mira Murati is OpenAI's influential chief technology officer. During Cannes Lions, Murati shared her mother's hilarious first reaction to ChatGPT. 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 . In a recent interview at Cannes Lions 2024, a gathering for creative and communications professionals, OpenAI's CTO Mira Murati said her mother's first question to ChatGPT was: "When will Mira get married?"

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☆ My family decluttered my grandmother's house and organized a huge garage sale. It helped me clean my own apartment.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-04 | by ( Meredith Wilshere | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This summer, three generations of my family — from my grandmother to my mom and aunts down to me — got together at my grandmother's house to put on a two-day garage sale. We spent a lot of time organizing the garage sale togetherAll three generations of my family combined our things for the two-day garage sale, where we grouped items, laid them out on tables, and invited neighbors and passersby to peruse. The garage sale took massive organization between the family to pick a weekend and gather all the items together. Each family member could preshop the sale if one member got rid of something another wanted. It helped us connect with the community, give our items new life, and clear up space in our homes.

Persons: —, Meredith Wilshere, Marie Kondo Organizations: Service, New Locations: New York City

☆ I'm a 101-year-old who just published my 9th book—here are my 8 best lessons for a long, happy life
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Babette Hughes | As Told To Stav Ziv | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

There's an idea in our culture that's so wrong: that life is over when you get to be a certain age. Take our new online course Today, as a 101-year-old in Austin, I'm living the kind of life I feel fortunate to have. Here are eight lessons I've learned that have helped me live a long, happy life:1. Do things you loveWhen I'm writing, I feel different. Sometimes I'll come back and I'll see something I wrote and think, "That's good."

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☆ George Santos pleads guilty, avoiding a looming criminal trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-19 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewSerial liar and former US congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to criminal charges in court Monday, avoiding a criminal trial. Santos ultimately pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts — one count of wire fraud and one count of identity theft — as part of a plea agreement. Advertisement"You trusted me to represent you with honor and to uphold the values that are central to our democracy," Santos told reporters outside court after the hearing. Related storiesCourt filings previously indicated Santos was in talks for a plea deal as early as December. Two associates of Santos — Nancy Marks and Sam Miele — have previously pleaded guilty to fraud charges against them and would have likely testified in Santos' trial.

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☆ I don't let my emotions get in the way of my business. Here's how I overcome 6 common frustrations.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Susie Moore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. As Warren Buffett said, "Until you can manage your emotions, don't expect to manage money." I started my career in sales and business development in adtech in 2007 and became a full-time life coach in 2014. Here's how I manage six of the most common business frustrations. As a former sales director for a Fortune 500 company, I know that success usually comes down to volume.

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☆ Meet Gina Rinehart, the Australian mining magnate worth almost $19 billion
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Paige Bruton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewGina Rinehart has long been one of Australia's richest people thanks to her company Hancock Prospecting, which controls the country's largest iron ore mine. Rinehart has also been highly involved in funding Australian sport — and made headlines following family disputes. When he died in 1992, Rinehart took over Hancock Prospecting and acquired the Roy Hill mine soon after. Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesSports enthusiastRinehart has been called a "godmother" to Australian sport after donating millions of dollars to swimming, rowing, volleyball, and artistic swimming teams in recent years. Rinehart has also been embroiled in court battles with her son John Hancock and daughter Bianca Rinehart over the rights to mining royalties worth billions of dollars.

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☆ When my son died from an overdose, my husband and I grieved differently. But we were determined to keep our marriage intact.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Patricia A. Roos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewMy husband Chip and I were sociology professors at Rutgers University, enjoying life in our small town in busy central Jersey. We were a typical suburban family, but we were not immune to the hurricane forces of misery that addiction brings. My husband and I were determined not to let Alex's death destroy us. Alex's anxieties led to addiction, and our family was in chaosThrough high school, Alex self-medicated with alcohol and marijuana. My husband and I grieved differentlyChip and I went through all that together.

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☆ I'm a Yale graduate but can't afford to live on my own, so I share an apartment with my mom. I have no plans to move out.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Mia Tsang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I had no job or plan, so two days after my graduation ceremony, I moved into my mother's rent-stabilized two-bedroom apartment in Queens. Even with a full-time job, I wouldn't be able to afford to move out. Our family's cultural values constantly clashed with those of my peers' families, especially regarding multigenerational living. AdvertisementMy family's culture normalizes multigenerational living, so I felt comfortable moving in with my mother. That means I will be living with my mother for the foreseeable future, and I am OK with that.

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☆ My grandmother just turned 95, and she's still thriving. Here are her 3 secrets to longevity.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Kate Oczypok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewMy maternal grandmother, Theresa "Terry" Grady, just celebrated her 95th birthday in June. When my four younger siblings and I were younger, we always thought our grandmother was a "cool" grandma. Looking back on her wonderful life, it's easy to see what has helped her thrive well into her 90s. If there is one thing my grandma taught me over the years, it's the importance of family.

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☆ 13 hidden details you may have missed in Olympic athletes' outfits
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Athletes from Russia and Belarus wore neutral outfits due to sanctions imposed by the IOC. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOlympic athletes often move at such mind-boggling speeds that it can be difficult to notice subtle details in their outfits. Some Olympians competing in Paris wore looks that celebrated their home countries or sports. Here are 13 details you might have missed in athletes' outfits at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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☆ My great-aunt is 96 and still lives independently. Here are her 8 secrets to a long and healthy life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Rebecca Strong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewMartin Luther King, Jr. once said: "The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important." But at 96 years old, my great-aunt Mary Selby Ferrari is living proof that you can have both — a long and full life. Ferrari, meanwhile, still lives on her own in the independent-living section of a retirement community. She makes it a point to stay informed"I used to be a great reader," Ferrari told me. And she hit the genetic jackpotIt would be impossible to talk about Ferrari's long life without addressing her mother's centenarian status.

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Di Bari is one of thousands of residents attempting to rebuild her home and business amid a flurry of instability. Courtesy Qiana and Michele Di BariToday, many Lahaina residents who lost their homes are still displaced as they scramble from one temporary shelter to another. “The true thing about Lahaina people is you cannot take Lahaina people out of Lahaina,” Nahoo’ikaika said. A man walks past wildfire wreckage in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 9, 2023. A rainbow is seen from Put Kukui mountain over burned cars and buildings in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 13, 2023.

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After the NABJ appearance, Trump posted on social media, "Crazy Kamala is saying she’s Indian, not Black. Trump also said during that election cycle that he didn't believe Clinton had "the look" to be president. 'Dumb as a rock'The day after Biden threw his support behind Harris, Trump put up a social media post calling her "Dumb as a Rock." Trump pushes baseless birther claimsOn Thursday, Trump shared a post by far right-activist Laura Loomer that said Harris is "NOT black and never has been." The people in the background know it, the people who know her know it, and she’s like an unbalanced person.”

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☆ Child-focused parenting is exhausting. Some parents are finally ditching it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

This is known as child-focused parenting, a style devised in the 90s that has become the norm in the last decade. Gaskins isn't the only psychology professional against child-focused parenting. Ironically, child-focused parenting teaches kids that it's normal to forego your identity and boundaries. AdvertisementInstead of being prepared for adult life, "the child's world is completely separated from the adult world," Doucleff said. Woo, who teaches at UC Irvine, said she's witnessed the lasting effects of child-focused parenting.

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