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☆ Eating fish or meat could protect your brain as you age
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Not all of them make it to 100, but they do tend to enjoy relatively good health for longer than most people in the US. He has developed a two-part weekly plan for his own brain health based on his own research. AdvertisementThis doesn't mean that the average meat-eater's diet is a boon for brain health. It doesn't tend to include much of any red meat or milk, but there are two core components he points to that are aimed at preserving brain health. Fatty fish, meat, and eggs are also rich in the nutrient choline.

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☆ I ordered the same meal at Johnny Rockets and Red Robin. The burgers were fine, but my favorite chain had an unmatched ambiance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Ted Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I ordered the same meal at Johnny Rockets and Red Robin: a bacon cheeseburger and fries. Both burgers were just OK, but I preferred the version from Johnny Rockets. Although I liked the fries from Red Robin best, I'd return to Johnny Rockets for the ambiance. AdvertisementThere's nothing like a good bacon cheeseburger. That's why I decided to order the same meal — a bacon cheeseburger and fries — at two popular casual-dining chains, Johnny Rockets and Red Robin, and compare them based on taste, quality, and overall value.

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☆ Trump presses to change Nebraska election law, in fight for a sole electoral vote
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Jeff Zeleny | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Jim Pillen to discuss the feasibility of overturning a 30-year law, which awards electoral votes by congressional district, rather than statewide winner-take-all. The former president called into the meeting briefly, a GOP official told CNN, hoping to win support and impress upon them the importance of a single electoral vote. It’s yet another sign of just how close the election against Vice President Kamala Harris could be, with one electoral vote from an Omaha-area congressional district emerging as potentially pivotal. Democrats are less optimistic about a Maine sweep, party officials say, than winning one of Nebraska’s electoral votes. Time has run out for Maine to change its law, state officials have said, with 90 days required for any legislation to take effect.

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☆ National Cheeseburger Day: Here are the deals to relish
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Wednesday is National Cheeseburger Day, with some of the biggest chains offering some much-needed discounts amid consumer complaints about rising prices. It’s part of company’s string of deals to kickstart slumping sales, including recently extending its popular $5 value meal until December. Fast food has been a low-profit margin business with little customer loyalty. McDonald’s pricey burgers have become a flashpoint of criticism and a symbol of elevated fast food prices. So deals are particularly crucial to fast food companies at the moment to lure customers back.

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☆ McDonald’s is selling 50-cent double cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day, Wendy's is giving them out for a penny
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

For the second consecutive year, the fast food giant is discounting one of its most popular menu items on National Cheeseburger Day. On Sept. 18 only, customers will be able to buy the chain's famous Double Cheeseburger for 50 cents. The offer is available to customers who use the fast food chain's smartphone app, and is limited to one burger per customer. Users who open the app will be prompted to take advantage of the National Cheeseburger Day promotion, and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. The offering from the Golden Arches is competing with value combos from rival fast food chains like Taco Bell, Burger King, Wendy's and Popeyes.

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☆ Forget Edinburgh — we stayed in Glasgow. It was cheaper and less touristy, with gorgeous gardens and architecture.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Nicole Findlay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewSure, Edinburgh has the castle atop the Royal Mile, but the often-overlooked Glasgow is just as fun, less crowded, equally beautiful, and offers plenty to do for families. Glasgow offers unique family attractionsEdinburgh has tons of tourist attractions, but Glasgow has its own set of treasures. We stayed at hotels in Glasgow and Edinburgh, with the former being substantially cheaper. AdvertisementAnd while Edinburgh is a smaller city, it attracts more tourists than Glasgow. In Edinburgh, we dodged the crowds as we walked up and down the Royal Mile and around other tourist hot spots.

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☆ I tried Dunkin's new $6 value meal and got a full breakfast for half the price
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Dunkin' is the latest chain to add a value meal to its menu. The $6 value meal comes with a coffee, a breakfast sandwich, and hash browns. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! One of the latest chains to hop on the value meal trend is Dunkin', which announced a limited-edition $6 value meal as part of the new fall menu in late August. Before the $6 value meal was launched, these items together would cost $12, so the value meal is essentially a 50% discount.

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☆ Chefs share the 16 best foods to make in an air fryer
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Cooking bacon in an air fryer is pretty easy. Bacon may not be as greasy if you cook it in an air fryer. grass-lifeisgood/ShutterstockJess Dang, chef and founder of meal-planning service Cook Smarts, told Business Insider that bacon is one of her favorite things to cook in an air fryer. "Fat drips from the bacon and out of the basket, so the bacon ends up leaner," she told BI. "It's so much less messy and requires less supervision than other cooking methods."

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Nebraska voters will weigh two different abortion-related constitutional amendments this fall, with the secretary of state's office certifying both measures Friday to appear on the ballot. “Barring any legal challenges, this November general election ballot will host two ballot measures that appear in direct conflict with each other, which could be the first time this has happened in Nebraska’s history,” Secretary of State Bob Evnen said in a statement. Nebraska law currently bans abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for rape, incest and saving the mother’s life. If both amendments pass, the one with the most votes prevails. Democrats are hoping the ballot measures will help boost turnout in a critical presidential election cycle.

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☆ Wyoming reporter caught using artificial intelligence to create fake quotes and stories
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

“The 2024 Cody Stampede Parade promises to be an unforgettable celebration of American independence, led by one of comedy’s most beloved figures,” the Cody Enterprise reported. In an editorial published Monday, Enterprise Editor Chris Bacon said he “failed to catch” the AI copy and false quotes. “It matters not that the false quotes were the apparent error of a hurried rookie reporter that trusted AI. It was my job,” Bacon wrote. Another story — about a poaching sentencing — included quotes from a wildlife official and a prosecutor that sounded like they came from a news release, Baker said.

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☆ A doctor who says he's reversed his age by 20 years eats these 7 foods every week to boost his longevity
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewA doctor who claims to have reversed his age by 20 years shared the foods he eats weekly in a bid to boost his longevity. Related storiesOlive oilRoizen said he has a tablespoon of olive oil every day. Plus, replacing margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fats with olive oil appeared to lower the risk of dying by up to 34%. AdvertisementThe authors suggested that this could be because of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of olive oil, or because people who consumed more olive oil also tended to be more active, less likely to smoke, and ate more fruits and vegetables. CauliflowerRoizen makes a "cauliflower creamer" by blending the vegetable with olive oil and using it as a spread.

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☆ Anti-inflammatory diet cuts dementia risk by nearly one-third, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Eating an anti-inflammatory diet of whole grains, fruits and vegetables instead of an inflammatory diet focused on red and processed meats and ultraprocessed foods, such as sugary cereals, sodas, fries and ice cream, lowered the risk of dementia by 31%, a new study found. “Following an anti-inflammatory diet was related to lower risk of dementia, even among people with cardiometabolic diseases who are already at elevated risk of dementia,” said Dove, a doctoral student at the Aging Research Center at Karolinska Institutet in Solna, Sweden, in an email. Brain scans of those who followed an anti-inflammatory diet also showed significantly lower levels of brain biomarkers of neurodegeneration and vascular injury, Dove said. carlosgaw/E+/Getty Images/FileWhat is an anti-inflammatory diet? Just a 10% increase in such foods was significantly associated with a 14% higher risk of death from all causes, according to a February 2019 study.

Persons: Abigail Dove, ”, Dove, David Katz, Katz, ” Katz, “ Organizations: CNN, JAMA, Aging Research, Karolinska, True Health Initiative, Mayo Clinic Locations: Solna, Sweden, England, Scotland, Wales

☆ Trump, Vance double down on call for presidential influence on Fed policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesThe president has no direct control over interest ratesAs it stands, the president exerts no direct control over interest rates. The Federal Reserve sets interest rates, and it operates independently of the White House. Last month, Trump said that if elected he would "bring interest rates way down." Now, however, Trump has cautioned against the Fed lowering rates shortly before the presidential election in November. "I think he's going to do something to probably help the Democrats, I think, if he lowers interest rates."

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☆ A boomer lives on $1,800 monthly in Social Security and worries about her future: 'What am I going to do?'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Miller lives on about $1,800 a month in Social Security income, according to documents viewed by Business Insider. AdvertisementSince she began receiving Social Security several years ago, Miller has been doing her best to live on a fixed income. She said she can afford most of the healthcare she needs through Medicare, the federal health insurance that's typically attached to Social Security. Are you living on a fixed Social Security income? How have you made the decision to enroll in Social Security early or late?

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☆ 10 fast-food menu items you didn't know were more than 50 years old
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many popular fast-food items were invented decades ago and remain unchanged. Other fast-food chains have similar menu items from when they first opened. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementMany chains are experimenting with new menu items, like Taco Bell's lineup of Cheez-It items, as well as expanding upon old favorites — think Burger King's Fiery Bacon Whopper or Wendy's new saucy nuggets. While introducing new and exciting menu items is one way to grab a customer's attention, there's also something to be said for chains keeping their oldest, most popular menu items at the forefront of their businesses.

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☆ Assigned desks are now a work perk — and Gen Zers are making themselves right at home
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWhen Maïa Maury, 25, started a new job in the US, she was happy to find that it came with her own assigned desk. AdvertisementWhile an assigned desk used to be a given in an office, the pandemic ushered in an era of hot desking and working from home. Now, cubicles and assigned office desks are more of a novelty, meaning those lucky few who get one are sometimes keen to make the most of it. AdvertisementAnother Gen Zer, Zernab Saeed, wanted to make the most of having a personal office desk in her first job out of college. Many companies are still shifting toward reducing office space, leaving fewer opportunities for people to enjoy having their own desks.

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☆ Trump promises lower interest rates. But he doesn't have that power
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

At the National Association of Black Journalists' annual convention in Chicago on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump said inflation and high interest rates are "destroying our country." The Republican presidential nominee said if elected, he would "bring interest rates way down." The president, however, exerts no direct control over interest rates. The Federal Reserve sets interest rates, and it operates independently of the White House. Once that rate comes down, consumers may see their borrowing costs fall as well.

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☆ Eating processed meats like bacon may age your brain — but you can avoid it with simple food swaps, research suggests
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Eating processed meat regularly is linked to a higher risk of dementia, new research suggests. Cutting back on hot dogs and ham in favor of eating beans, nuts, and tofu may protect brain health. Processed meat has been linked to a higher risk of cancer and heart disease due to preservatives. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementEating beans instead of bacon could help stave off cognitive decline, new research suggests.

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☆ I'm a mom of 2. My picky eaters love these Trader Joe's staples for a quick, easy dinner.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Elliott Harrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The edamame from Trader Joe's comes ready to eat, so I can just dump it right onto their plates. AdvertisementThe author's daughters love eating Trader Joe's edamame. Courtesy Elliott HarrellThe ready-to-eat protein selection at Trader Joe's makes dinners easyTrader Joe's has a plethora of quick protein options for lightning-quick meal prep. The author says Just Chicken strips from Trader Joe's make dinner easy. The author's daughters love Trader Joe's waffle fries.

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☆ Replacing red meat cuts dementia risk by 20%, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The risk for dementia dropped by 20%, however, for people who replaced that small daily serving of processed red meat with a daily serving of nuts and legumes. Processed red meats such as bacon, sausage, hot dogs and deli meats often contain higher levels of sodium, nitrates and saturated fat. Each additional serving of processed red meat raised riskAn abstract of the study, which is under review for publication, was presented Wednesday at the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia. Red meat intake is limited. Red meat, especially processed red meat as seen here, is linked to an unhealthy heart and brain.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg really wants you to know he's a chain guy now
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mark Zuckerberg has attracted attention for his style shift from awkward tech CEO to a more laid-back streetwear look. Now, the Meta CEO is embracing memes and using his new image to promote Meta's AI tools. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg can't get enough of his chains — and he's leaning into the memes about it to promote Meta's new AI tools. The internet was taken by his new aesthetic and the endearing story behind his chain, designed with his daughters in mind.

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☆ France put its own unique spin on the Olympic cauldron — here's why the ceremonial moment is such a big deal for fans
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Olympic cauldron was set alight, symbolizing the opening of the games. The ceremonial moment is a big deal for Olympics fans and each host country puts their own spin on it. AdvertisementThe lighting of the Olympic cauldron symbolizes the opening of the Olympic Games. Each ceremony puts its own spin on the ceremonial lighting, and France had its turn on Friday. The Olympic cauldron for the 2024 Paris Olympics is a floating hot-air balloon-style structure that pays tribute to France's history of innovation in air travel.

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☆ I made 3 of Ina Garten's salad recipes —the best felt the fanciest but was the easiest to make
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Moriah House | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried three of Ina Garten's salad recipes to find the tastiest one. 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 . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Some people may love to abuse Costco's generous returns policy, but it's a genius business decision
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewA big perk of a Costco membership is the unlimited returns offered by the company. While the returns policy on electronic goods is now 90 days, until 2007, Costco members had an unlimited returns policy on electronic goods — excluding personal computers. It's far from the only example of Costco returns. Bean used to offer a legendary lifetime returns policy but switched to a one-year return limit in 2018 after some customers abused it. Shoshy Ciment/Business InsiderCostco's business model relies on maintaining customer loyalty, and unlimited returns help.

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☆ I've visited dozens of all-inclusive resorts, but there's one in Mexico I can't wait to return to
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Simone Paget | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWhen it comes to all-inclusive vacations, I've seen it all — from mega resorts the size of small cities to sex-themed hotels where clothing is optional. Simone PagetAs someone who prefers quirky boutique hotels, the decor at all-inclusive resorts can often feel bland. Simone PagetThe resort offers things I've never seen anywhere else, like rooftop pickleball courts that glow in the dark at night. AdvertisementPlus, whether you're at the pickleball court or the pool, you're never far from your next margarita — it's always 5 o'clock somewhere. It's one of the best all-inclusive resort experiences I've had in years.

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