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☆ Timothée Chalamet says he was told he didn’t ‘have the right body’ for some big roles
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Timothée Chalamet has shared a story that makes clear women in Hollywood aren’t the only ones being judged for their physical appearances. The “Dune” star talked to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about his experience early in his career. “If I auditioned for ‘The Maze Runner’ or ‘Divergent,’ things of that variety that were popping when I was coming up, the feedback was always, ‘Oh, you don’t have the right body,’” Chalamet said. “Those were smaller budget, but very — I don’t know how else to put it — personable movies that started in this theater space,” he said. “This is where I found my rhythm, my confidence, my flow, whatever you want to call it.”“A Complete Unknown” hits theaters on Christmas Day.

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☆ Martha Stewart says Snoop Dogg taught her how to negotiate contracts better
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Good friends help each other get better business deals, just like Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. Stewart told The Wall Street Journal that she "learned how to negotiate even better than ever" from the rapper. They first met on "The Martha Stewart Show" in 2008, during which they made mashed potatoes together. "She presents an opportunity, we present it to a network and we make some things happen," Snoop Dogg told People in a September interview. As good friends, they also help each other get better business deals, Snoop Dogg said.

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☆ The interest rate on my high-yield savings account keeps dropping. I asked 3 experts how to earn more on my cash.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

My bank has lowered the APY on my high-yield savings account by almost half a percent recently. AdvertisementIt's never pleasant to receive an email from your bank informing you that the interest rate on your high-yield savings account is decreasing. From August until the end of October, the annual percentage yield (APY) on my high-yield savings account has fallen from 4.6% to 4.2%. After paying off my bills every month, I would put the remainder of my paycheck into my high-yield savings account and watch the number creep up. Is there anything I can do about the state of my savings account, or do I have to watch my yield erode away slowly?

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☆ GM's newest EV is a Cadillac 'baby Escalade' called Vistiq
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In this article GM Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV GMDETROIT — General Motors ' newest all-electric vehicle is a three-row SUV for its Cadillac luxury line, which the brand is dubbing a "baby Escalade." The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq will be the last in a lineup of new EVs in the brand's portfolio when it goes into production and arrives in dealer showrooms beginning in 2025. 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV GMBrad Franz, Cadillac director of marketing, described the new vehicle as being closer to a "baby Escalade" than a larger version of the Lyriq, which was the brand's first EV, in 2022. The Vistiq will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada, with production starting in early 2025 at GM's Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee. 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV GM

Persons: Brad Franz Organizations: EV GM DETROIT —, Motors, EV Locations: U.S, Canada, Tennessee

☆ Home Depot says shoplifting challenges aren't getting any easier
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Home Depot said retail theft continues to be a challenge. However, the executive said investments to combat shoplifting and organized theft "are paying off." AdvertisementShoplifting and organized retail crime was a dominant story in retail last year. Home Depot has been both a prominent target and opponent of organized retail theft in recent years. AdvertisementLast year, a Florida pastor was charged with running a retail crime ring responsible for stealing $3 million worth of goods from the chain.

Persons: Richard McPhail, —, McPhail, Scott Glenn, Glenn, Dominick Organizations: Service, Home Depot, Watch, Home, Prosecutors, Depot, Business Locations: Florida

☆ Apple is making it easier to find your lost luggage by letting you share AirTag tracking info with airlines
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Apple announced a feature to share AirTag tracking info with third parties, like airlines. The feature, "Share Item Location," is expected to launch with iOS 18.2 in December. AdvertisementApple's newest AirTag feature is expected to make finding lost luggage a little easier for frequent fliers. However, Share Item Location is now available in the public beta for iOS 18.2. Additionally, air transport tech company SITA will also integrate Share Item Location into its baggage-tracking system.

Persons: —, Apple, it's, David Kinzelman Organizations: Apple, Service, iOS, Apple Intelligence, Delta Air Lines, United, British Airways, Air Canada Locations: Delta

☆ I've been on more than 25 cruises. Here's how I avoid hidden fees and extra costs every time while drinking for free.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lauren Mack | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

After many sailings, I've gotten really good at avoiding fees and extra costs on cruise lines. I only get room service if there are ways to waive the extra fees, and I don't pay for WiFi. 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 . Then, consider following some of the things I do to save money and avoid forking up extra cash on my trip.

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☆ Opinion | I’m the Governor of Kentucky. Here’s How Democrats Can Win Again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Andy Beshear | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

With the November elections over, the political analysis and finger-pointing have begun on cable news and within the national Democratic Party. While I’m deeply disappointed with the national result, I refuse to play the blame game. I won re-election 12 months ago by five points in a state that Donald Trump just carried by 30 points. Americans wake up thinking about their jobs and whether they make enough money to support their families. We wake up thinking about the public school we will drop our kids off at, and we wake up thinking about public safety in our communities.

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☆ Denzel Washington says he has 'not that many' films left to make before he retires — but one will be 'Black Panther 3'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

He also said director Ryan Coogler is writing a role for him in "Black Panther 3." I don't know how many more films I'm going to make, probably not that many," Washington said. After that, Ryan Coogler is writing a part for me in the next 'Black Panther.' Related storiesMarvel fans were quick to pounce on Washington's comment about "Black Panther 3," which the studio has not yet announced. During the closing credits of "Wakanda Forever," text on the screen explicitly promises that "Black Panther will return."

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☆ The best street-style outfits Taylor Swift has ever worn
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Outside of music, Taylor Swift is widely known for her sparkling red-carpet outfits and stage looks. But she also has a strong street style, as seen during her New York City strolls over the years. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! But there's also the matter of her concert outfits, red-carpet looks, and standout street style. Related Video 10 functional clothes and accessories for holiday giftingHere are the best ensembles she's worn while out and about over the years.

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☆ A 'Saturday Night Live' comedian claimed Elon Musk made her cry. She said she named him because he was 'rude' about the postelection show.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Elon Musk hosted "Saturday Night Live" in 2021. "SNL" comedian Chloe Fineman claimed Musk made her cry, and criticized her work. Fineman said she named Musk because he was "rude" about the post-election "SNL" episode. AdvertisementChloe Fineman, a comedian on "Saturday Night Live," said that Elon Musk made her cry when he hosted the show in 2021. On Monday, Fineman said in the TikTok: "I'm gonna come out and say that I'm the cast member that he made cry.

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☆ Diddy wins third-chance hearing to argue for bail in sex-trafficking case
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sean "Diddy" Combs has won a third chance to argue for bail in his federal sex-trafficking case. Combs has been held without bail in Brooklyn since his September arrest. AdvertisementLawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs on Tuesday won a third chance to argue that he should be released from jail pending his May 5 trial date on federal sex-trafficking charges. US District Judge Arun Subramanian set 2 p.m. on November 22 for a bail hearing. Combs' side gets to reply to that response by Wednesday, November 20, two days before the hearing.

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☆ Robin Williams' 10 best and 10 worst movies, according to critics
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Robin Williams was in more than 60 movies over the course of his career. He was nominated for three Oscars, winning for his best-reviewed film, "Good Will Hunting." AdvertisementAfter getting his start on the '70s sitcom "Mork and Mindy," Robin Williams left the show to become one of the biggest stars in comedy. Related Video 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' makes history at the OscarsWe've identified the 10 best and 10 worst movies that Williams has starred in, according to critics' scores on Rotten Tomatoes. See where your favorite Williams film lands.

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☆ Boeing secured its first order after a 7-week strike — 80 737 Max jets
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Avia Solutions Group, which leases planes to airlines, ordered 80 Boeing 737 Max jets. Avia Solutions Group announced Tuesday that it ordered 80 Boeing 737 Max jets, evenly split between firm orders and purchase rights. AdvertisementThe incident saw a 737 Max lose a door plug mid-flight after the plane left Boeing's factory missing key bolts. The Federal Aviation Administration consequently limited Boeing's output of 737 Max aircraft to 38 a month until it implements a safety-and-quality plan. AdvertisementDelivery of ASG's Boeing jets is expected to start in 2030.

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☆ I made 3 fall recipes in a Crock-Pot and they were easy and affordable to make
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've made many recipes in a slow cooker before, from soups and stews to a week's worth of meals. With the fall season in full swing, I decided to make three cozy, comforting meals in my Crock-Pot. I made chicken-and-potato corn chowder, creamy garlic pork chops, and a classic beef stew. AdvertisementWith the fall season in full swing, I decided to try making three fall-inspired recipes in my Crock-Pot. For this week, I made three comforting, satisfying recipes that seemed perfect for fall: beef stew, chicken-and-potato corn chowder, and creamy garlic pork chops.

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☆ AWS is negotiating a huge deal to supply IBM with Nvidia GPUs via the cloud
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AWS is negotiating a potential $475 million AI cloud deal with IBM. Under such a deal, IBM would use AWS's EC2 servers that come equipped with Nvidia's AI chips, the document stated. The negotiations also highlight continued demand for Nvidia GPUs. Efforts here have been mixed so far, and it's unclear if an IBM deal would include access to these homegrown Amazon components. AdvertisementStill, an AI cloud deal like this would be a further boost for AWS.

Persons: —, Andy Jassy, Jassy Organizations: IBM, Nvidia, Service, Web Services, Business, IBM Research, AWS, Watson, Amazon

☆ Small-cap stocks set to roar even higher, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Todd Gordon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The small cap Russell 2000 index contains domestic companies that should benefit in a protectionist, on-shoring environment as long as inflation and rates stay contained. The monthly chart of the Russell 2000 shows a pending breakout from all-time highs of 2,459. Put in simpler terms the Russell 2000 small cap index has underperformed the large cap S & P 500 index for the past 13 years. The small cap Industrial ETF just broke from a consolidation around $135 and is still in the earlier stages of the expansion. The forward valuation is 28 times 2025 earnings so not egregious for this high growth small cap industrial name.

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☆ Russia's inflation is so bad that potatoes cost 64% more than they did at the start of the year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia's economy faces stress as high interest rates fail to control inflation. Business leaders criticize high rates, warning of potential bankruptcies and an economic slowdown. The data from Rosstat, Russia's federal statistics service, show that food prices have generally risen across the board this year. To tame prices, Russia's central bank has hiked its key interest rate to a record high of 21% last month. High interest rates are irritating business leaders, who are more loudly critiquing the central bank's policies.

Persons: —, It's, Vladimir Putin, Sergei Chemezov, Chemezov Organizations: Business, Service, MMI Locations: Ukraine, Rosstat, Russian, Russia

☆ Under strain from war, Russia plans a massive layoff in its public sector: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia will resume public sector layoffs, affecting up to at least 40,000 workers, per Kommersant. Layoffs were paused due to COVID-19 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The cuts would also allow more people to enter Russia's labor market which is experiencing a worker shortage. The cuts would also allow more people to enter Russia's labor market which is experiencing a widespread shortage of workers amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Workers have been pulled into the Ukraine war or forced to flee after Putin enacted a major mobilization to increase wartime recruitment.

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☆ Silicon Valley's swing toward Trump is real. Here's the data to prove it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Rob Price | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A notable portion of Silicon Valley's electorate has steadily shifted toward Donald Trump. In Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco counties, Trump's voteshare increased by several points. But with more than 76% of the votes counted in San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties as of Tuesday, a trend is emerging. These numbers show that Trump and Republicans are still a long way off from gaining any real majorities in Silicon Valley. AdvertisementWhile Elon Musk is based in Texas these days, many of his companies, including Tesla, are still very active in Silicon Valley.

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☆ Ukraine hoped to force Russia to pick between 2 fronts. Putin chose both.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine's big move this year was to invade Russia's Kursk region, hoping to divert Russia's main invasion. While it took ground in Kursk, Russia was also able to keep up its advance into eastern Ukraine. Russia is now amassing troops in Kursk, hoping to retake it without having compromised its main invasion. AdvertisementWhen Ukraine began its audacious incursion into Russia's Kursk region in August, it hoped to force a choice. That force amassed even as Russia kept up a steady advance on the main front line in eastern Ukraine.

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☆ What investors need to consider when choosing a dividend-paying fund
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Jamie Grill | Tetra Images | Getty ImagesFor investors who want income, dividends may provide an answer. Dividend investment options may come in the form of single company stocks or dividend-paying funds, like exchange-traded funds or mutual funds. However, dividend-paying funds like ETFs or mutual funds may provide a broader exposure to dividend securities, often at lower costs, she said. For investors who are considering putting a portion of their portfolios in dividend-paying strategies to fulfill their income-seeking goals, there are some things to consider. What kind of dividend-paying fund fits my goals?

Persons: Jamie Grill, Leanna Devinney, Devinney, Daniel Sotiroff, Sotiroff, it's Organizations: Fidelity Investments, Morningstar, Apple, Microsoft, Vanguard Locations: Hingham , Massachusetts

☆ The winners of Wall Street bonus season this year: the underwriters
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It predicted that some financial services professionals could see year-end bonus increases of as much as 35% over last year. AdvertisementThe financial professionals poised to rake in the most, meanwhile, are not the usual "rainmakers" of Wall Street, but rather a more behind-the-scenes group: the underwriters. Here's a look inside three slides that illustrate key findings from the Johnson Associates report. Debt underwriters stand to see the biggest bonus bumps this year — up to 35% over 2023, Johnson Associates founder Alan Johnson told BI. AdvertisementJohnson sees bonuses for asset management professionals increasing anywhere from 7% to 12% and bumps of 5% to 15% for hedge fund employees.

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☆ I've tried 7 popular food-delivery boxes. From HelloFresh to Purple Carrot, here's how to choose the best one for you.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Steven John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I've tried seven of the popular services on the market, and HelloFresh and Blue Apron feel gourmet. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Related Video How 3 Korean chefs make 10,000 office workers' lunch boxes every weekMy favorite solution to the age-old problem is meal-delivery boxes. I've tried seven popular brands on the market, and they're all a little different. Here's how the boxes stack up — and how to decide which is best for you.

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☆ Copenhagen guarantees happiness to anyone who moves there: 'We’re confident people will fall in love with life in the GCR'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

1 country for quality of life. If you've ever considered a move to Copenhagen in pursuit of nice weather, work-life balance, and competitive pay, now's your time. This month, The Greater Copenhagen Region launched a marketing campaign for its new "life quality insurance." The Greater Copenhagen Region consists of the Zealand, the capital region in Denmark, and Skåne and Halland in Sweden. "We're so confident that people will fall in love with life in GCR that we are willing to walk the walk," Asbjørn Overgaard, a spokesperson, tells Time Out.

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