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☆ As a new mom, I needed childcare, a coworking space, and a gym under one roof. So I created it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She founded a location that combines childcare, a gym, and a coworking space. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Britt Riley, founder of The Haven Collection. Then, I needed a co-working space and a place to exercise. After that, I would go to the co-working space and have a cup of coffee or tea while watching them play. We give them access to a day care, coworking space, and gym, plus perks like fitness classes, massage, and day-night babysitting.

Persons: Britt Riley, —, Harper, Zoe, we're, We're Organizations: Service, The, The Haven, Haven Locations: Haven

☆ BTS star Suga fined for riding a scooter while intoxicated
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jack Guy | Gawon Bae | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —K-pop megastar Suga has been fined after being caught riding an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol. In August, Suga was found to have ridden about 500 meters (around 1,600 feet) on an electric scooter after drinking alcohol. While he did not injure anyone or cause any damage, it is illegal to ride a scooter after drinking alcohol in South Korea. “Last night, I drank while having dinner, and returned home riding an electric scooter. A driver’s licence is required for riding an electric scooter in South Korea.

Persons: CNN —, Suga, “, I’m, ” Organizations: CNN, South Korean Locations: Seoul, South Korea, Korea

☆ My daughter lives in Asheville, and I lost contact with her for 3 days as the hurricane hit. I imagined the worst.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jeneane Nicodemus | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I texted her when I heard Hurricane Helene was headed her way to see how she was preparing. I then didn't hear from her for three days, and as I watched the news, I feared the worst. I found myself rocking back and forth for three days, imagining the worst for my ill-prepared daughter. Related storiesShe sent a series of short texts right before they lost power — "Five trees went down outside our building, water, and power out." A woman shared that her sister was pregnant and stuck on top of her roof in Black Mountain, a neighborhood my daughter lived in when she first moved there.

Persons: Helene, —, wasn't Organizations: Asheville, Service, Facebook, Weather Locations: San Francisco, Asheville, Carolina, Broad Rivers, Buncombe, Buncombe County

☆ I love cruises, but my wife of 33 years doesn't. I've gone on 30 without her — and the arrangement works for us both.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Bradley Carroll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

I love cruises, but my wife of 33 years doesn't. While I'm away, we each have the opportunity to do what makes us happy while staying connected. AdvertisementI love going on cruises, but I go alone because my wife of 33 years does not. JUAN BARRETO/Getty ImagesI've now gone on over 30 solo cruises, ranging in length from four nights to 16. It was hard at first, but I've learned to be at peace as a solo traveler on a cruise.

Persons: —, wasn't, we'd, I'm, I've, doesn't, JUAN BARRETO Organizations: Service, Getty Locations: Antarctica

☆ I ate at a buzzy Paris restaurant with unlimited chocolate mousse on the menu. Now, I recommend it to everyone I know.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But my love story with Chez Janou began years prior, on a chilly January night. A picture I snapped of the scallops at Chez Janou in January 2020 — please ignore the iPhone 8 camera quality. Then came the famous chocolate mousse that had first tempted me through Chez Janou's doors. The chocolate mousse makes for good clicks, but it's also legitimately delicious. They recommend ordering the fried sardines, juicy and crisp duck — which Kaitlyn said was one of the best she's ever tried — ratatouille, and, of course, the chocolate mousse.

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☆ My brother proposed to his girlfriend at my wedding. I was the one who suggested it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He was surprised — Kenrick told my coworker, "There's no way. My brother and I are extremely closeGrowing up, my brother Andrew Matamoros and I were always very close. My brother and my husband also knew, of course, and the wedding videographer and photographer were in on it so they could capture the moment. But I was also so happy to share the day with my brother and his now-wife. I wouldn't have shared my wedding day with anyone else.

Persons: Rebekah Matamoros, Kenrick Roach, Kenrick, — Kenrick, we've, Andrew Matamoros, Andrew, Jinnese, Bro Organizations: Service, LinkedIn Locations: Houston, Singapore, Jinnese Matamoros, Jinnese

☆ Wole Soyinka on having his memoir made into a movie: ‘Turning my life into something people can watch, pains me’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Daniel Renjifo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Twenty-two months in total isolation, denied books, denied paper, my cell constantly searched, nothing at all to sustain my mind. Let me put it this way, turning anything in my life into something other people can watch, pains me. Nigerian playwright, novelist and Nobel Prize in Literature winner Wole Soyinka poses for a portrait in Johannesburg on April 4, 2024. But it was grand when one after the other (African Nobel winners) began to come in. WS: If Branson came now and said, I’ve found space for you, I would terminate this interview right now.

Persons: Nigeria CNN — Wole Soyinka, ”, Soyinka, CNN’s Larry Madowo, Larry Madowo, it’s, Wole Soyinka, MARCO LONGARI, Mrs, Ransome Kuti, Fela Kútì’s, Wole, PIUS UTOMI EKPEI, Sani Abacha, would’ve, Ken Saro, I’ve, Armstrong, Richard Branson, Branson, I’m Organizations: Nigeria CNN, Getty, WS Locations: Abeokuta, Nigeria, Southwestern Nigeria, Nigerian, Johannesburg, AFP, Lagos, Jose ( California

☆ I was rejected by Meta 4 times before I landed a job there. Here's how I did it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I first tried to get into Meta in 2021 and every year after that until I finally landed the job at the beginning of this year. AdvertisementBy the fourth time I applied, I passed the coding interview, but I failed the stage where there was an interview with a group of engineers. Having previous experience interviewing at Meta helped me land the job. Brushing up on my technical skills also helped me to land a job at Meta. AdvertisementWhen I found out I had been accepted into Meta, it felt great; it was such a proud moment.

Persons: —, Shad Hossain, there's Organizations: Service, Meta, Business, HBO, CBS, Apple, Nike, National Basketball Association, LinkedIn Locations: New York, Hulu, Bangladesh

☆ My dad was my unlikely partner in my fertility journey. It brought us closer than we've ever been.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Izzy Shill | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewIn the beginning of 2020, I had moved back to LA and was living with my dad. Single and exhausted by the numerous online dates, I decided that this procedure was a gift to myself. Every other morning, he drove me to my appointments and then lingered in the waiting room.

Persons: —, Izzy Shill, nodded Organizations: Service, Business Locations: LA, Los Angeles

☆ I'm a professor. I tell all my college freshmen these 6 tips so they have a successful first year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Jaime Bedrin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewI've taught or advised college students in New York and New Jersey for the last 15 years. Read the class syllabusTaking a moment to read the syllabus will help you get ahead as a student. Even a simple "Subject: Looking for clarification on class reading" would be helpful. Spend time in the libraryDespite having lots of reading to do for class, I recommend students read for fun, too. College is a time to experiment in all aspects of life; don't waste it by staying in your comfort zone.

Persons: —, it's, you've, she's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: New York, New Jersey

☆ 'Living death' was my dad's nickname for office work. Now I'm in my 40s — and I can see why.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Ariel Sophia Bardi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. I'd spent carefree years bouncing around Kyrgyzstan and Lebanon, Sri Lanka and Mexico, India and Armenia. Advertisement"Living death," that's how my philosopher-slash-guitarist father had nicknamed office work. Author's view from hotel overlooking the Bay of Algiers Ariel Sophia BardiA freelance job helped me feel free againI needed to start living again. I make no comparison between their incredible courage and my own infinitely milder risks, which soon included drifting back to freelance work.

Persons: —, I'd, Trump, wasn't, Algiers Ariel Sophia Bardi, warbled, Rai, one's Organizations: Service, Business, Microsoft Locations: Algeria, Palms, Algiers, California, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Mexico, India, Armenia, Oran

☆ A top poll showing Trump narrowly ahead in Iowa is a warning sign for his campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( John L. Dorman | Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Iowa shifted from being a swing state to one where Republicans are firmly in the driver's seat. In Iowa, the gender gap is as pronounced as it is in many swing states. AdvertisementIn the latest Iowa poll, state voters gave Harris an 11-point point edge over Trump (53% to 42%) on the issue of abortion. AdvertisementStill, the poll shows why the intense focus on the seven swing states can sometimes be detrimental. The Iowa poll found that six percent of voters still back Kennedy, a decrease from June but still a number that could cause headaches.

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☆ I Joined New York City's Rat Czar to Fight the City's Rodent Invasion
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

In reality, the Rat Pack offers regular citizens a crash course in rodent mitigation in hopes of inspiring them to take more active roles in what often feels like an unwinnable battle. AdvertisementThose who join the Rat Pack must complete three activities: a "rat walk" that promises to "uncover the world of urban rats," a two-hour "rat academy" on rodent-prevention methods, and a service project, like a park cleanup. If you seek to understand this rat, Corradi told our group, "you can kind of just hold up a mirror and look at yourself." Related storiesCorradi, recognizable from various press appearances and her navy Rat Pack hat, is supposed to offer New Yorkers additional peace of mind. And yet I secured my precious Rat Pack merch by doing exactly that.

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☆ Women say they were abused for years by Oregon family doctor
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Meena Duerson | Meridith Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +22 min

The family doctorIn the Oregon community where Nicole Snow grew up, Dr. David Farley was always there. Recounting the same anecdote he’d told Snow, he told Medley he’d once lost a young patient to cervical cancer and needed to do another exam to keep her safe. But again, women like Medley, Snow and Pratt describe feeling belittled or dismissed. After watching a documentary about the gymnasts abused by then-team doctor Larry Nassar, Medley, Pratt and Snow launched a civil suit against Farley. Their lawsuit has been amended multiple times to add women, girls, men and boys who say they too were abused by Farley.

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“My father, who had experience in the food industry, told me at first to do something else. He said it’s too hard, it’s too much work, too many hours,” Pulido told NBC News. Since then, Pulido has expanded her dining area and her kitchen, she told NBC News. “The week that I was sworn in was the week that I delivered my last baby,” she told NBC News. This year, she was recognized with the 2024 Latino Spirit Award from the California Latino Legislative Caucus for her achievement in public service and health.

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I grew up working class and learned good work ethic from my parents. The novelty of cap erasers and Airheads from the school store wore off fast, and money didn't have much luster. In our part of Wisconsin, with its German roots and farm families, work ethic is our moral code. What 'good work ethic' means for your financesBecause it's in my DNA, I can't help but see a strong work ethic as a virtue. What I wish I'd learned about money earlierI'll always be grateful for the work ethic I learned from my parents ... and I wish I'd gotten the nuances of money a bit earlier in life.

Persons: —, didn't, I'd, you've, I'm, fritz, it's, I've Organizations: Service, Quicken Locations: Midwest, Wisconsin

☆ Jordan Chiles: US gymnast says ‘the person I am’ was taken from her during Olympic medal controversy
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Not just my sport, but the person I am,” she told Forbes’ Power Women’s Summit, appearing emotional at times. … I feel like I was really left in the dark.”CNN has reached out to the International Olympic Committee, the International Gymnastics Federation and CAS for comment on Chiles’ comments. Chiles spoke of the “huge toll on [her] mental health” the coach’s comments had as she considered quitting gymnastics. The win was historic – marking the first time all three positions on the Olympic podium were held by Black women. Chiles was initially awarded a bronze medal in the women's floor exercise event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Persons: Jordan Chiles, Chiles, Romania’s Ana Bǎrbosu, ”, it’s, …, “ didn’t, ” Chiles, Taraji, Henson, Tracie Jade, Simone Biles, Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, Gabriel Bouys, “, ” USAG, Hamid G, Gharavi Organizations: CNN, Games, Sport, CAS, Wednesday, Forbes, Power Women’s, International Olympic Committee, International Gymnastics Federation, Olympics, Olympic, Getty, Romanian Gymnastics Federation, US, Paralympic, USA Locations: Romanian, AFP, Romania

☆ I traveled to Turkey for a nose job. It caused a powerful transformation in my confidence and career.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Seven years ago, I traveled to Turkey to get a nose job. AdvertisementThe bend in my nose wasn't particularly noticeable to others as I became an adult, but I constantly compared my nose to others. During and immediately after the divorce, I went through the grief process, unpicking and introspectively evaluating myself and my life. Getting a nose job was a powerful transformationI traveled to Istanbul, where I'm originally from, for the surgery. If it hadn't been for my nose job, I wouldn't have taken risks as a fashion designer or had the confidence to change careers.

Persons: —, Elif Köse, I'd, TK Maxx, Maxx, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Brighton , England, Turkey, Istanbul, New York, Paris

☆ Gwyneth Paltrow said she had to 'Google acronyms under the table' at Goop business meetings when she started the company
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewGwyneth Paltrow is thinking about what she didn't know when she founded Goop. Gwyneth Paltrow speaks at the Forbes Power Women's Summit 2024. Paltrow said she became more successful when she let go of her "shame" about what she didn't know. In her conversation with Forbes, Paltrow touched on the brand's ever-evolving strategy, saying that "intention" keeps Goop centered. "We've been through a lot," Paltrow said.

Persons: —, Gwyneth Paltrow, Forbes, Paltrow, Moira Forbes, Goop, Amanda Krause, I'm, Nobody's, We've, we've, we're Organizations: Service, Power Women's, Business, Forbes Power Women's Locations: New York

☆ After my divorce at 40, I struggled to do everything alone. The loneliness of everyday life was shocking.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Sassafras Lowrey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I've been so lucky to be surrounded by friends and chosen family who rallied for me as I navigated the divorce process. I've always had many plans for the future: the art I want to make and the life I want to have. During those small moments, I'm hit with loneliness the hardest. I'm rebuilding my life without my partnerA week after my ex left, one of my closest friends cautioned me not to build my new life in the memory of this relationship. I bought new sheets and a beanbag chair to replace the loveseat that my ex took.

Persons: —, I've, I'm, it's Organizations: Service

☆ I was unhappy with past therapists and turned to ChatGPT. It helped me open up about trauma and make changes in my life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I created a therapist ChatGPT chatbot with all my background information when I talk to it. ChatGPT helped me get information about the cycles of abuse and how textbook some of my behaviors and reactions were. Prior to using ChatGPT, I wasn't able to open up about my trauma even though I tried to. I talked about leaving with my friends all the time, but ChatGPT helped me realize the techniques we were trying in my relationship weren't working. Typically, I'll spend 15 or 30 minutes with my ChatGPT therapist because I write quickly.

Persons: —, Crystal, I'm, ChatGPT, Brene Brown, I've, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: North Carolina

☆ I was laid off from Deloitte after I struggled to fit in. My coworkers wore burnout like a badge of honor, and I had to dim my personality.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

When I received a call from a Deloitte representative saying I'd landed a post-grad job as an actuarial analyst, I was ecstatic. But I didn't feel like there was space to express my femininity. I honestly didn't feel like there was a way to thrive in a more masculine environment without entirely abandoning my femininity, so I tucked away my spiritual, bubbly side. AdvertisementI didn't feel safe confiding in anyone about my workload concerns because everyone around me seemed to wear their burnout as a badge of honor. My superiors encourage me to leave work at work and I finally have time to nourish my hobbies and relationships.

Persons: —, Cierra Desmaratti, It's, I'd, That's, hadn't, Deloitte's, I've, Tess Martinelli Organizations: Service, Deloitte, Business, North Central College, Deloitte's Chicago, International Association of Black Actuaries, Transamerica, Big Locations: Miami, Naperville , Illinois, Deloitte's, Chicago, Transamerica, tmartinelli

☆ I've saved thousands on travel this year by maximizing points and miles. But there are lots of things I wish I'd known when I first started.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-08 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I earn some rewards through loyalty programs, but the bulk of my points and miles come from using a variety of credit cards. If you're considering upgrading to a credit card with a better points system, my best advice is to do it sooner rather than later. The card's travel portal doesn't always have the best dealsThe first time I used my points, I purchased airline tickets through my credit card's travel portal. AdvertisementPoints and miles aren't the only perks that come with credit cardsThe main reason I use credit cards is to earn points and miles. AsiaVision/Getty ImagesMany credit cards earn more rewards in certain categories, such as restaurants or gas.

Persons: —, I've, Jamie Davis Smith I've, Jamie Davis Smith, Chase, Marriott Bonvoy, I'm, Miles, Antonio Suarez Vega, I'd Organizations: Service, Business, American Express, United Airlines, Hyatt, Chase, Marriott

☆ 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

☆ A travel influencer said social media has become a 'copycat rabbit hole' with little support for original content creators
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-31 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But she said social media just isn't what it used to be. As a result of the influx of newer influencers, longtime content creators are seeing a decline in their audience engagement. The company has a website dedicated to resources for Instagram creators, including tips and explanations about its ranking system and algorithms. There is not a specific section addressing creator mental health, though a blog post from Mental Health Awareness Month in 2023 briefly addressed the issue. I started from being a backpacker and having no money," she said, adding she still loves her job and sees herself working in social media long-term.

Persons: —, Bree Rose, Rose, Instagram, she's, Zers, Goldman Sachs, Julia Broome, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Social, Mental Health Locations: Washington, Mexico, France, Los Angeles

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