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☆ I tried on linen shorts at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The priciest ones were amazing, but I found a similar pair for way less.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Chloe Caldwell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried on similar pairs of linen shorts at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The pair from Old Navy was the cheapest but felt a bit tough against my skin. The Banana Republic shorts were my favorite, but the pair from Gap provided the best value. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . That's why I've made it my mission to invest in neutral, versatile clothing pieces this summer — starting with a pair of linen shorts.

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☆ Opinion: How worried should you be about plane turbulence? This flight attendant has advice
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Opinion Heather Poole | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —As a flight attendant for over 28 years, I’ve had my fair share of bumpy rides. Heather Poole courtesy Heather PooleI’ve spent a lot of time telling them that I wouldn’t be a flight attendant if I felt flying were unsafe. Lately I’ve noticed flight attendants are quicker to stop the service when we begin to experience light turbulence. If you’re a fearful flier and have anxiety, let a flight attendant know, and we’ll go out of our way to check on you if things get bumpy. And once again, Ladies and Gentlemen, a reminder from your flight attendant: Keep your #@$%&!

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☆ Gen Z's latest fashion hack is using iPhone Notes to plan outfits. Here's how to do it yourself.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

While Pinterest boards offer style inspiration, some young people are using the Notes app instead. There, they can upload photos of their own wardrobe and outfits and plan looks based on clothes they already have. You can use a generic title like "Outfits" or name your note based on a trip or occasion. Since I'm not going on a trip soon, I sorted some past outfits based on which season they're best suited for. As someone who tends to plan her outfits about an hour before walking out of the door in them, I was skeptical of this hack.

Persons: —, Kailyn Williams, influencer Morgan Riddle, Polly, Cher, Jordan Hart, you've, I'm Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Ellen DeGeneres said she's 'done' with fame after her upcoming Netflix special. Here's a complete timeline of the backlash she's faced since 2020.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +32 min

Read previewThe talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has long been considered a beloved celebrity for her friendly and funny public demeanor. "Maybe I'm being naive, but I expected them to welcome me with confetti: Welcome to 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'!" Next thing we know, we literally hear Steve Jobs pick up and say, 'Hi, Ellen' … Ellen told him the iPhone should have a bigger font," the producer said. I have been getting calls asking me about the Ellen Degeneres Show and I would like to address the time I spent there. AdvertisementPaytas appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2010 when she was 22 years old to showcase her speed-reading talent during an audience talent segment.

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☆ Opinion: For Black people, there’s an important history of flight as fight
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Opinion Kellie Carter Jackson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

All throughout African American history, leaving has been a form of refusal — something Black people have done in response to White supremacy for centuries. Flight is one of the most common actions in the history of Black resistance. Everything in the South depended on enslaved labor. Cities were already fragile from White flight: White families that were not interested in integration left cities for the suburbs decades earlier, in the 1940s and 1950s. But in America, as a Black American, what is home?

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☆ My first visit to Japan left me in culture shock, but I wish the US would adopt some of its norms
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Anna Haines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Many hotels provide complimentary pajamas, slippers, and toiletriesAt some hotels in Japan I had access to as many toiletries as I needed. Anna HainesIn Japan, I'd usually also find a set of pajamas and slippers in the closet for guests to use. Even in big cities like Tokyo, garbage bins are almost completely absent from public spaces. Public spaces are incredibly quiet, creating a calm atmosphereEven shopping malls in Japan felt pretty quiet. As a result, public spaces in Japan maintain an air of tranquility that feels like a novelty compared to many public spaces in the United States.

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One of the big money moves I made this year was merging all of my savings accounts into one account. My previous savings strategy stopped working for meI've had three savings accounts for the past couple of years:Account A was for my emergency savings, stored in a standard savings account at the same bank as my checking account. Account B was for my homeownership dreams, stored in a high-yield savings account at an online bank. I opened multiple savings accounts to keep my savings separate and reduce the temptation to spend that money on other things. Merging my savings accounts meant embracing simplicityBefore doing anything, I sat down and wrote out what I wanted from a savings account.

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☆ My boss tried to trick me into staying at a job I hated. I interviewed behind her back and landed my dream role.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Jennifer Sizeland | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

However, after a few months, my excitement turned to frustration when I realized my job wasn't going anywhere. When they were around, their conversations were generally irrelevant to my role, and I certainly couldn't afford the expensive bars they frequented. As this was only revealed in the last weeks of my job, it imperiled my plan to leave and feel normal again. I now know that people leave jobs and move around all the time for reasons similar to mine. It should never feel personal to leave a job, nor should anyone have to spend so much time in an environment where they feel unhappy.

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☆ This strategy can offer double-digit yields — at a cost
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

With tantalizing yields that can reach 10% or more, covered-call exchange-traded funds have become a popular investment. The result is income for investors, based on the option's premium, in return for capped upside if the option is exercised. The derivative income Morningstar category, dominated by covered-call ETFs, saw inflows of $24.3 billion over the past year, as of June. The largest actively-managed, covered-call ETF is the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF , which has a 6.88% 30-day yield and an adjusted expense ratio of 0.35%. Investors should also be aware of the strategy being used by the fund managers, which will affect the upside potential and call premium.

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☆ Artists in New York got $1,000 monthly through a basic income program. One participant used the money to pay bills and afford healthcare.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Bunnell was a participant in Creatives Rebuild New York's guaranteed income program. Some of the guaranteed income participants lived in cities, while others lived in rural areas. Related storiesCreatives Rebuild New York's guaranteed income program joins over 100 similar pilots across the US aimed at reducing local poverty levels. The organization allocated $43.2 million total to the guaranteed income program and $61.6 million to the artist employment program. Courtesy of Jacinta BunnellHave you benefited from a guaranteed income program?

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☆ Saudi Arabia Extends Its Embrace of the World of Video Games
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Eli Tan | Katarina Premfors | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The fans flooded through the streets of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by the thousands, kept cool by mist machines in the 110-degree heat. A 30-foot-tall replica gold trophy towered over onlookers at the city’s center. For a moment, covered in beams of brightly colored light, a country defined by tradition looked futuristic. It was the inaugural Esports World Cup, a coming-out party for Saudi Arabia’s growing video game industry. As part of its plan to diversify its economy from oil, the Saudi government has said it will invest $38 billion in video games by 2030 through its Public Investment Fund, known as the P.I.F., a wealth fund that manages $700 billion.

Organizations: Public Investment Fund Locations: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi

☆ Billie Eilish gets annoyed when her brother puts his dirty shoes near her face. An expert says there are pros and cons to working with siblings.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewLike most siblings, brother-sister duo Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell have had their fair share of tiffs. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementThe siblings' partnership started in 2015 after O'Connell wrote "Ocean Eyes." How to mix family and businessMixing family and business can be tricky, but Eilish and O'Connell aren't the only ones who have made it work. AdvertisementMarlo Lyons, a career and executive coach, told Business Insider about some of the benefits of working with family.

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☆ I spent about $1,000 to see Taylor Swift in Paris instead of the U.S. and it was absolutely worth the money
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Tasia Jensen | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Last year, a resale ticket to Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour cost an average of $2,183. I had never considered spending so much on live music before, but the Eras Tour featured songs spanning her entire career. I had been listening to Taylor Swift since I was about 14 years old and leaned on her music as I grew up. A few months later, Taylor Swift, now officially a billionaire, announced a European leg of her 2024 tour. For less money than Taylor Swift tickets were re-selling for in the U.S., I was able to eat tapas in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and dine on sugar-dusted crepes with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

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Driving for Uber and Lyft has helped bring in some money, but not enough to offset expenses. "What I can tell you is I barely work," Sharp said. "In May I worked two days, in April I worked four days, in March I worked two days, in February I worked two days, in January I worked one day." "I'm not embarrassed about that, but when I’m willing to work — and bust my ass — why is it that I can’t get a living wage?" Ironically, fast-food jobs are now quite difficult to obtain, Sharp said, not least because their hourly wages are higher than in many other industries thanks to California's new $20 minimum wage for workers in the sector.

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☆ I'm from the UK and moved to the US 19 years ago. Time zones still confuse me, and I don't get why people love long road trips.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewIt's not very often that you're offered a job in an exciting new country — at least in my case. AdvertisementAmericans love road tripsI can't quite understand the appeal of "The Great American Road Trip," in which you drive 700 miles in one day while singing along to rock ballads. Thanks to a fun game in the car, I actually enjoyed my road trip to Maine last week. AdvertisementMeanwhile, there are six in the US, which encompasses 3,532,316 square miles, including Alaska Standard Time and Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time. "Some things you get used to, some things you don't," goes the old saying about making a big change.

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☆ 13 successful people who got their start working in fast food
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Áine Cain | Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos got his start working the grill at McDonald's. Jeff Bezos worked at McDonald's as a teenager. In Cody Teets' book "Golden Opportunity: Remarkable Careers That Began at McDonald's," Bezos revealed he worked the grill and that the job taught him responsibility. Business Insider previously reported that Bezos worked at McDonald's over the summer when he was a teenager — and that Bezos' father had also been a McDonald's employee. He had a lot of teenagers working for him, and he kept us focused even while we had fun."

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Amy Harris, Bezos, Cody Teets, —, Teets Organizations: Forbes, Business Locations: McDonald's

☆ I've been to all of the Canadian provinces. Forget Ontario — these are the 3 you really must visit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Claire Bradbury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

British Columbia is Canada's second-most-visited province for a reason. Johnstone Strait, a glacier-carved channel between mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island, is especially beautiful — and you might even see a humpback whale in the water if you visit at the right time. One of my favorite experiences on the province's Vancouver Island is kayaking around the shores in the morning. I watched Steller sea lions glide through the water, and a river otter play on a nearby dock. Once you're done with the water, venture along to visit some of the nearby picturesque communities like Telegraph Cove and Hanson Islands.

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☆ Jack Schlossberg Is Named a Political Correspondent for Vogue
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Sandra E. Garcia | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

There is no shortage of pundits in the media class eager to help Americans understand the current political moment. In his playful way, Mr. Schlossberg, 31, has captured the attention of his social-media-native audience. Whether that is because of his remarkable resemblance to his uncle, John F. Kennedy Jr., or because of his ability to distill complex Supreme Court rulings into bite-size videos, it’s hard to say. As one of the most prominent members of the Kennedy family, America’s most enduring political dynasty, Mr. Schlossberg has always borne some expectation of being involved in public life. “I am inspired by my family’s legacy of public service,” Mr. Schlossberg, who is the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy, recently told Vogue.

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☆ This popular iPhone feature started from an intern's idea
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Apple's Find My feature started from an intern's idea to track lost devices. 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 . And according to Apple's senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, the company's idea for the feature was found through surprisingly humble origins. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I tried both Botox and face tape for my forehead lines. Neither is perfect, but one feels better in the long run.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Within less than a week, my forehead was completely smooth, and I got more compliments on how amazing my skin looked. My forehead would stay smooth shortly after I'd remove them, but revert back a little later in the day. I also had to be consistent: it took about a week of wearing them every night for my forehead to smooth out. Face-taping gives me more of a natural lookWhile Botox had stronger effects than face-taping, I didn't necessarily love it. I never had anything against forehead lines or visible signs of aging.

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☆ How this popular iPhone feature get started by an intern
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Apple's Find My feature started from an intern's idea to track lost devices. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . And according to Apple's senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, the company's idea for the feature was found through surprisingly humble origins. Cue, in an interview with tech YouTuber Safwan AhmedMia (better known by his moniker SuperSaf), said that the company's Find My ecosystem was actually started by an intern. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Apple's, Eddy Organizations: Apple, Service, Business

☆ I quit my day job at 29 by investing in real estate. I'm now a stay-at-home dad building generational wealth for my kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Matt Krueger, 30, about building income from rental properties in Des Moines, Iowa. Related storiesBetween 2017 and 2021, our rental income averaged $1,200 to $1,500 monthly, taking into account money set aside for mortgage payments. I was inspired to try short-term rentals and quit my day job in 2022One day, I listened to a podcast about short-term rentals and Airbnb. AdvertisementOne downside of short-term rentals is the increased adminIn 2023, we made around $97,000 in revenue from long-term rentals and around $143,000 from two short-term rentals. In May this year, we opened our third short-term rental, hoping to increase our revenue even further.

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☆ I'm the 3rd generation in my family business, but I'm not sure if I want my kids to follow in my footsteps.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with George Vukasin Jr., president and CEO of Peerless Coffee and Tea. My dad wanted to become an FBI agent and put away bad guys, but he had no choice. In fact, they encouraged me and my two sisters to get professional experience outside the family business. Running a family business is complicated enough without more people involved. None of the kids seem to have an interest in joining the family business.

Persons: George Vukasin Jr, Peerless, Kristina, Michelle, doesn't, I'm Organizations: Service, Peerless, Business, FBI Locations: France

I grew up shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale with my mom before spending nearly four years working as a sales associate between Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. This has given me a very clear sense of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale bestsellers, what sells out first, and what gets returned. Now, I'm ready to share what's absolutely worth it and what you should skip from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is full of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, and Ray Bans sunnies galore. Here's when you can start shopping Nordstrom Anniversary Sale dates based on your Nordy Club status.

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☆ Your bank is about to reveal key information about the US economy’s health
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Dave Sekera, chief US market strategist at Morningstar, says that he’s watching for insights on banks’ delinquency rates. Consumers have increasingly fallen behind on or missed payments in recent months as they get squeezed by high interest rates. But banks could see higher losses compared to 2023 if the economy were to experience a downturn, the Fed warned. Investors are wagering that the central bank will begin easing rates as soon as September, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. “The worst outcome for all of us is what you call stagflation: higher rates and recession,” Dimon said in an interview with CNBC.

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