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☆ NFL Week 9 takeaways: Who is the Chiefs’ biggest challenger in AFC? Are the Cowboys done for?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Mike Jones | Ted Nguyen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

The Athletic NFL writers Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen and Michael Silver share their thoughts on all of these storylines and more. After Week 9 wins by the Ravens, Bills, Bengals and Chargers, who is the second-best team in the AFC? If you don’t have an elite quarterback, don’t even bother trying to insert yourself into the “Who Will Win the AFC?” conversation. Denver has an elite defense but the Ravens offense presents unique challenges that they won’t see every week. That score doesn’t indicate how good this Broncos team actually is.

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☆ Georgia resilient vs. Florida, but how concerning was close call after DJ Lagway injury?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Seth Emerson | Matt Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

Of course not, especially when its comeback came after Florida had to turn to its third-string quarterback. That said, clearly this kind of uneven game — especially from Beck — is unlikely to suffice the next two weeks. The only good news for Beck and Georgia: As much as he’s struggling, they’re still 7-1. Florida QB situation looks grimAny optimism about the Gators’ short-term and long-term future starts with Lagway, a five-star recruit ranked No. MISSILE TO MIZELL‼️ 📺 ABC pic.twitter.com/jDHCIrxGNo — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) November 2, 2024Lagway’s status is uncertain after the hamstring injury sustained while rushing in the first half.

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☆ I tried a $1,000 steak at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. It was the ultimate Sin City dining experience.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I tried the $1,000 Beef Case at Papi Steak, the celebrity-loved restaurant at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. AdvertisementWithin minutes of finding our table at Papi Steak, the flashy Miami transplant at the equally flashy Fontainebleau Las Vegas, an EDM song blasts from the speakers. But there'd be no $1,000 Beef Case without the original Papi steak, once just a fixture of Einhorn's star-studded barbecues. When the Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened its doors in 2023, the pair knew they wanted to bring their concept to the West Coast. And in a city like Las Vegas, plenty of hot spots use their Instagram clout and A-list clientele to mask a subpar dining experience.

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☆ Drew Brees' favorite quarterbacks to watch this NFL season — and a team he wants to see more from
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

BI spoke with Super Bowl champion Drew Brees to learn about his favorite quarterbacks this season. 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 . As the 2024 season approaches the halfway point, Business Insider spoke with NFL great and 2010 Super Bowl champion Drew Brees through his partnership with digital automotive platform CarGurus to learn who he's watching closely this year. From promising rookies to trusted veterans, here are the standout quarterbacks this season, according to Drew Brees.

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☆ A millennial who decorates for Christmas early doesn't care some people think it's too soon. It brings her joy and peace.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Bolio — a 27-year-old stay-at-home mom and content creator from Fowler, California, near Fresno — began decorating for Christmas before October was even over. "A lot of the people who complain about it are those who love Halloween, so they don't want to see Christmas decorations," she said. "Retailers used to wait until Halloween had passed to put out the Christmas decor, now we're more likely to see Halloween and Christmas sections side-by-side," Canaves said. AdvertisementHer Christmas aesthetic isn't just red and greenBolio shops for decorations from At Home, HomeGoods, T.J. Maxx, and Michaels. Courtesy of Jessica BolioBolio plans to finish decorating the rest of her house for Christmas soon.

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☆ 25-year-old spent $300 on a sewing machine in high school—now her seven-figure denim brand is worn by Taylor Swift
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Elena Bonvicini didn't set out to start a multimillion-dollar denim brand worn by the likes of Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner. Even charging her friends and classmates just $10 or $30 for a pair of jeans, Bonvicini turned a nice profit. Elena Bonvicini Founder, EB DenimAt college, Bonvicini worked diligently to expand EB Denim. This exposure also got EB Denim into high-end retailers like REVOLVE and Selfridges. By the time she was a junior, she says EB Denim was bringing in over $1 million in revenue and had a small handful of employees and interns.

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Yet this season he is on pace to produce marks in passer rating, air yards per attempt, yards per passing attempt, quarterback rating, passing yards and interceptions that are better than in either of his previous MVP campaigns, in 2019 and 2023. Goff has been a model of efficiency, completing 74.1% of his passes while posting career bests in yards per attempt and passer rating. While other NFC contenders have struggled, Detroit looks arguably better than a season ago. By rushing for a league-leading 946 yards on 6.5 yards per carry — an incredible 1.1 yards more per rush than he averaged in that historic 2020 season — he’s taken pressure off of Jackson. That not only explains the play, but what Daniels has brought to a Commanders team that won’t go away.

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Actor Ryan Reynolds has nothing but loving words for his friend Taylor Swift after spending the weekend in New Orleans to see the singer's "The Eras Tour" concert. It’s a special place on a normal day — but this weekend, felt like Super Bowl or Mardi Gras had a baby with music," Reynolds wrote. Reynolds remarked that he doesn't understand the level of work, care and discipline Swift generates to create such an experience. "The main reason I’ll never forget this show is because it brings people together in so many ways," Reynolds wrote. She wrote on Wednesday that she was "still smiling" about the New Orleans shows.

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☆ Meet the VP who works year-round to make one of the country's most controversial Halloween candies
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Matt Escalante is the new VP of Brach's seasonal division, best known for its candy corn. The company knows its top treat is controversial — but it dominates a nearly $90 million market. AdvertisementIf you've eaten candy corn sometime in the last century, there's a good chance it came from Brach's. The confection giant is best known for cornering the candy corn market, churning out 28 million pounds of the candle-like candy each year and raking in $75 million of an $88.5 million candy corn market in 2022, according to data from the consumer research firm Circana. And while the candy corn market stays booming, the product itself — with its waxy texture, neon coloring, and saccharine aftertaste — is notoriously polarizing.

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☆ Thom Yorke: Radiohead singer walks off stage after being heckled by pro-Palestinian protester
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Radiohead singer Thom Yorke took off his guitar and left the stage during his solo concert in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday after being heckled by a pro-Palestinian protester. Yorke replies by saying, “Come up here and say that. Come up on the f**king stage and say what you want to say.”Pointing at the heckler, he continued: “Don’t stand there like a coward. Radiohead has previously come under scrutiny for the band’s decision to perform in Tel Aviv. However, the band rejected the call, with Yorke saying, “Playing in a country is not the same as endorsing its government” and music is about “crossing borders, not building them.”

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☆ Walter Payton and Matt Suhey, backfield mates turned brothers, and a bond that transcends time
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Dan Pompei | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +17 min

On the rare occasions when Payton acknowledged Suhey, he called him “short white boy.”Suhey and Payton were Chicago teammates for eight seasons. Payton seemed to know how Suhey would block, and Suhey seemed to understand where Payton would step. “Back-to-back!” Payton told Suhey, locking arms with him, their backs pressed against each other’s. When Payton teased Suhey for going to Penn State, Suhey asked him where Payton’s alma mater, Jackson State, was located. According to Jarrett, Suhey continues to lord over all things sold under the Walter Payton name — and has never asked for anything in return.

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☆ Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A pig has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu in a backyard farm in Oregon. The H5N1 bird flu was detected in a pig in Oregon, the first instance of a swine infection in the US, officials announced on Wednesday. Pigs get both bird flu viruses and human flu viruses, making them a genetic mixing bowl where H5N1 could gain genetic mutations that help it spread between humans. AdvertisementWhy pig infection could be a tipping pointPigs play host to both bird flu viruses and human flu viruses. Inside a pig, the H5N1 bird flu virus could pick up genetic mutations that help it adapt to better infect human bodies.

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☆ I've toured many colleges with my sons. I recommend visiting this one place on every campus to see if the school is the right fit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

We learned that visiting the dining hall is the best way to see if a kid will fit in on campus. AdvertisementAfter perfecting that college essay and building an impressive transcript, the college tour is the next step in choosing the best school for a student's continuing education. While some school narrowing is accomplished during applying, few students pick their future alma mater without ever stepping on a campus. No one is saying that the college dining hall resembles the Plastics ruling North Shore High School's seating chart. AdvertisementLooking around and finding people who share a common perspective can make the transition from high school to college smoother.

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☆ A professional declutterer charges $125 an hour to help her boomer clients downsize. She says their kids often don't want their junk.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Carol Applebaum charges $125 an hour and helps her older clients downsize. "It'll be perfect for when she has a baby girl of her own," the woman told Applebaum. "Many parents long to pass down cherished possessions to their children, hoping to preserve family history and memories," Applebaum told Business Insider. If they gave into their guilt, the children felt obliged to take stuff they neither liked nor had room for. Applebaum, who charges $125 an hour for her services, said she is in an optimal position to understand all parties.

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☆ Five things to watch out for in Week 9 of the NFL season
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Andy Scholes | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +25 min

CNN —It’s hard to believe, but after this week, the 2024 NFL regular season will have reached its halfway point. The Texans themselves are dealing with their own issues, with star wide receiver Stefon Diggs ruled out for the season with a knee injury. Jed Jacobsohn/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks on October 20 in Indianapolis. Samuel became the first wide receiver in NFL history with 20 touchdown receptions and 20 touchdown runs after scoring on a 76-yard touchdown catch. Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports/Reuters Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. breaks a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J.

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☆ H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Jamie Gumbrecht | Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a pig in the United States for the first time, the US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday. The USDA and Oregon veterinary officials are investigating bird flu cases in a backyard farming operation that had a mix of poultry and livestock, including pigs, the agency said. After H5N1 was identified in other animals on the farm, five swine were euthanized for testing; two tested negative, and results are still pending for two others. Some previous flu infections in pigs have allowed influenza viruses to change rapidly and develop new capabilities. Across the United States, more than two dozen people have tested positive for H5N1 flu this year, and nearly all of them have reported exposure to infected dairy cows or chickens, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Persons: Michael Osterholm, ”, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Osterholm, it’s, Scott Weese, “, Weese Organizations: CNN, US Department of Agriculture, Plant Health, Service, US Centers for Disease Control, Infectious Disease, University of Minnesota, CNN Health, University of Guelph Locations: United States, Oregon, Mexico, Ontario

☆ Chipotle says ensuring 'consistent and generous portions' has taken a toll on its profitability
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Chipotle says it's tried to ensure "consistent and generous portions" after customer complaints. The move and unusual price fluctuations for avocados have hit the chain's profitability. Profit margins for the chain suffered last quarter due to a concerted effort to provide "consistent and generous portions" in every order, the company said Tuesday. "We are committed to ensuring that we give the right portion to every guest that walks into the building." Related storiesWhile that's good news for Chipotle diners, the chain said it was partly the reason for a hit to profitability in the last fiscal quarter.

Persons: Chipotle, it's, —, Scott Boatwright, Adam Rymer Organizations: Service, New York Locations: Chipotle, New York City

☆ NFL Week 8 takeaways: Are the Lions Super Bowl favorites? Can the Rams make a late season surge? Are the Eagles back?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

Jed Jacobsohn/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks on October 20 in Indianapolis. Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs dives for a touchdown in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on October 13. Samuel became the first wide receiver in NFL history with 20 touchdown receptions and 20 touchdown runs after scoring on a 76-yard touchdown catch. Ken Blaze/USA Today Sports/Reuters Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. breaks a tackle from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. David Banks/USA Today Sports/Reuters Rhamondre Stevenson of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defenders in Cincinnati on September 8.

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☆ Colts bench QB Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The Indianapolis Colts are benching quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco, sources told ESPN. Richardson, 22, was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Flacco, 39, has started two games for the Colts, who are 1-1 in those contests and 4-4 overall. In four appearances this season, Flacco has completed 65.7% of his passes for 716 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception. Despite their struggles at the quarterback position, the Colts remain in the hunt for a playoff spot in the AFC.

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☆ Why it would be difficult for Trump to reverse the 2024 election results
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Dan De Luce | Dan De Luce Is A Reporter For The Nbc News Investigative Unit. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

But state officials resisted his pressure, judges tossed out his team’s lawsuits, and Pence defied Trump and carried out his constitutional duty to affirm the result of the vote. If Trump sought to challenge the election results, he would have two potential paths to try to overturn the results, and both routes are “long shots,” said Hasen, director of the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA Law School. Given the heightened security risk, some state officials have made plans to scrap public, high-profile ceremonies to certify election results in state capitols. Election officials across the country also have bolstered security at polling places, including expanding police presence and issuing bulletproof vests to election workers. State officials resisted.

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☆ Elon Musk is backing Trump. Is Musk's Twitter backing Trump, too?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Is this because Twitter users want this? AdvertisementIs X, the service many of us still call Twitter, more likely to show users political posts from Republicans, or right-leaning accounts? But they both hover around two possibilities, which aren't mutually exclusive:AdvertisementTheory 1: Twitter is showing users what users want to see. And it's entirely plausible that some left-leaning users have left the platform during Musk's ownership, in part because he reinstated accounts from right-leaning users, including Trump himself. This is a notion that some current and former Twitter users believe, though there's no direct proof that it's the case.

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☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Bills up, Cowboys down, plus Something Scary for every team
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +22 min

In a nod to the nation celebrating Halloween this week, the Power Rankings have searched far and wide for Something Scary for each team. ETLast week: 7Sunday: Beat Seattle Seahawks 31-10Something Scary: The turnover marginRight now, it’s great. ETLast week: 11Sunday: Beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-26Something Scary: The pass rush curseBaker Mayfield threw 50 passes Sunday. Arizona Cardinals (4-4)Last week: 21Sunday: Beat Miami Dolphins 28-27Something Scary: The scoring defenseArizona’s opponents are averaging 2.64 points per drive. Dallas Cowboys (3-4)Last week: 16Sunday: Lost to San Francisco 49ers 30-24Something Scary: The run gameEzekiel Elliott led the Cowboys with 10 carries for 34 yards on Sunday.

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Taylor Swift shouted her out boyfriend's Super Bowl aspirations Sunday in the building where pro football's next champion will be crowned a little more than three months from now. It was a move many fans took as a nod to Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs as they seek a third consecutive Super Bowl victory. Swift and that boy on the football team have been dating for more than a year, in one of pop culture's most closely watched relationships. repeated as Super Bowl champs back in February — were single-game, season highs for Kelce. And that drought-breaking scoring grab marked Kelce's first visit to the holy ground this season.

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☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Spotify Walmart, Nio, Broadcom Roblox & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Morgan Stanley initiates FrontView REIT as overweight Morgan Stanley said the commercial real estate investment trust company is well positioned. " Morgan Stanley downgrades Global Foundries to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said it sees rising competition for the semis company. " Morgan Stanley upgrades Nutanix to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said the cloud computing software company is well positioned. " Morgan Stanley downgrades Ciena to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley said it sees a more balanced risk/reward for the networking and systems software company. Wedbush adds Roblox to the best ideas list The firm said it sees robust revenue growth ahead.

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☆ Added sugar: How to cut out or lower your intake
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Consuming added sugar has become a part of life, woven into almost every meal. Americans 2 years and older consume on average 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day, according to the most recent government data available. Put sugary foods in their rightful placeSave sugary foods for desserts; don’t allow them to creep into every part of your diet. “This means enjoy the sugar that you do eat by baking together and savoring together, making the (added) sugar that you do eat part of celebrating life,” she said. Look for the line that shows you the “added sugar” content in a food to tally up the grams of excess sugar you consume in a day.

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