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☆ How Amazon is using AI to make your shopping better
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Amazon is also using AI to create highlights about how clothing fits, the quality of the fabric, and other aspects based on buyer reviews. aims to reduce the number of damaged or incorrect products Amazon sendsAn Amazon warehouse. MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty ImagesAmazon has cut down on packaging waste — think about those times you've gotten something tiny in a huge box — using AI. The approach means that Amazon can ship products using less cardboard and other packaging materials by using them more efficiently. AI can give you recommendations on Amazon's Fire TVAmazon isn't just using AI for shopping.

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☆ 11 things you probably didn't know about 'Twisters' actor Glen Powell
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Denzel Washington persuaded Powell to pursue acting full-time. Denzel Washington has been a major movie star for decades. But Powell started to pursue acting as a career after he was cast in Denzel Washington's 2007 movie "The Great Debaters." Washington and his agent Ed Limato thought Powell could be a great actor and persuaded him to move to LA. Powell told THR that he was dropped by Limato's agency and struggled to find roles after he died in 2010.

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☆ The Trump Shooting Sparks Fears for Our Politics. There Is a Fix. - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Daron Acemoglu | James A. Robinson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Remember the 1990s, when everybody thought liberal democracy was the only game in town and the end of history was upon us? The near-assassination of former President Donald Trump has buttressed, instead, a feeling that crisis is upon us. Trust in public schools, banks, large firms, the news media and even religious organizations have similarly plummeted since the 1970s. We need a new democratic social contract that people can believe in, which is most likely to come from the Democratic Party. It must include a commitment to close the cultural chasm that has opened between the Democratic Party and many working-class Americans.

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☆ Queer community platform Lex lays off staff as it charts an uncertain path forward
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Sydney Bradley | Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewLex, a social network that helps people find and build queer communities in their cities, has laid off most of its staff. "We're committed to building Lex to be a thriving social app for LGBTQ+ community," Lewis said in a written statement. AdvertisementLike many other newer social-media platforms, Lex has been experimenting with ways to monetize its product. In June, Lex announced its "Team Gay Agenda" campaign to raise funds from its users via recurring monthly pledges and told users that the "Lex community is at risk." "With the well documented demise of queer spaces, our number one priority will always be making sure our community has space to thrive on Lex," Lewis added.

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☆ From 'quiet quitting' to 'coffee badging' — why employees are less interested in work
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The latest example of this detachment is "coffee badging." What is coffee badging? Coffee badging is the practice of going into the office for a few hours to "show face," which could entail coffee with co-workers or sitting in on a work meeting — but then leaving to work remotely. Workers don't want to spend more time at the office"The issue isn't just about employees badging in and out; it's about what drives this lack of motivation and interest," Satterwhite said. "Without these, 'coffee badging' is just a symptom of a deeper problem."

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☆ Biden unveils plan to cap rent hikes
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

That’s aimed at incentivizing new rental property construction to increase supply of apartments and homes for rent. “While the prior administration gave special tax breaks to corporate landlords, I’m working to lower housing costs for families,” Biden said in a statement. Some federal lands could be repurposed for housingBiden announced two additional efforts aimed at reining in high housing costs on Tuesday. During CNN’s presidential debate in June, Biden hinted at his new plan to address rent increases. There are currently 1.6 million units under construction in the US as of May, according to Federal Reserve data.

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☆ The key to earning more money, switching careers, and getting sober for this millennial: going back to college at 32
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's not an exaggeration to say going back to school changed Erin Vaughan's life. Advertisement"It is truly one of the hardest things I've ever done, but the most rewarding thing," Vaughan told Business Insider. AdvertisementShe's among a growing number of older adults who have decided to return to school later in life to give themselves another shot at higher education. On top of that, a report from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation on the state of higher education in 2024 found that "adults' interest in pursuing some form of higher education is at the highest level" the organizations ever recorded. The high cost of college is also a key factor as to why many Gen Zers have chosen to skip higher education altogether, instead choosing to pursue careers that do not require college degrees.

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The NATO official said they had observed “an unprecedented escalation and spread of Russia’s hybrid warfare” over the past six months, which included “physical sabotage” on the supply line of NATO weapons intended for Ukraine. “It is everything from point of production and origin, to storage, to those who are making decisions, to the actual delivery,” the senior NATO official said. Recent high-profile arrests have revealed the ad-hoc, clumsy nature of how the Kremlin’s intelligence operations have evolved since the start of the war in Ukraine. Russia is big enough to have resources to fight a war against Ukraine and also maintain its security operations against European countries… against us. There are people who take part in the war against Ukraine, and then they are rotated to some other region or area.

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☆ Think twice before wearing shorts to work, says etiquette expert—even amid heatwaves and hybrid work
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

'Stay away from shorts'There has been a shift in recent years away from strict dress codes, Swann says. On the New York Stock Exchange trading floor, for example, jeans, shorts and other casual wear are still prohibited for personnel and guests. At every job I've had, though, (mainly in media and always based in New York), the dress codes have been way looser. My high school has even adopted a more casual dress code — abandoning the daily tie requirement and allowing sneakers — in recent years. Even if the shorts are dressier or have longer inseams, Swann says they may be perceived as unprofessional in many work environments.

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☆ Why women skipping or delaying health screenings is a cause for concern
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Dr. Leana Wen: I was disheartened, though not surprised, to see that it was so common for women, especially young women, to forgo health screenings. LifestyleVisuals/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesCNN: Why are regular health screenings so important for women, including young women? Wen: This study focused on health screenings for cancer, so let’s start there. All of this makes the survey results of young women neglecting their health screenings even more distressing. CNN: What cancer screenings are recommended for younger women?

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☆ Trying a taste of camper van life
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Casey Barber | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

When I tried camper van life for the first time, I went all in. The benefits of camper van travelNow, I’m not saying you must spend weeks on an epic road trip to fully experience the joy of a camper van. We had exactly everything we needed — everything except, well, a bathroom, which brings me to the next life-changing aspect of a camper van. Camper van life makes you brave and gets you out there, interacting with others and connecting with the world. Tips for trying the van lifeReady to try camper van travel?

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☆ As Europe teeters further to the far right, the UK is doing the opposite
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Sunak, who conceded defeat on Friday morning UK time, will likely be replaced by Labour Party leader Keir Starmer. Labour's rise, largely telegraphed by pre-election polls, makes the UK a clear outlier in this year's political shifts in Western Europe. Still, the far-right faction there, Vox, struggled to gain a foothold, with only 9.6% of the vote, down from 12.4% in 2019. Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage on July 3, 2024.

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☆ The world is the happiest it's been since the pandemic, according to a new report
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Positive emotions globally are the highest since 2020 and negative emotions are down, per a Gallup report. A survey of thousands of people in 142 countries found people are learning new things at record rates. 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 . Overall, positive emotions around the world are at the highest levels seen since 2020, and negative emotions have decreased slightly for the first time since 2014, according to the latest Gallup Global Emotions report.

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☆ Insider Today: Delta's bougie new lounge
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. On the agenda:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The highly anticipated lounge — which comes in at nearly 40,000 square feet — offers high-class perks like a wellness center, terrace, and full-service restaurant. BI's reporter got a tour, and says it's the best lounge of its kind. AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor in chief of life, in New York.

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☆ Meet the 40-year-old freshmen: Millennials explain why going back to college is worth it for their paychecks and career — and why they might get more out of it than their Gen Z peers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

These include insufficient money to pay for college right out of high school and, "especially for women, family constraints." "What happens when people have kids right after high school that would keep them from going to college? After graduating from high school, Jones briefly enrolled in some English courses at a university but dropped out, saying he didn't have a focused mindset at the time. I haven't dealt with who I am or where I am in life," Jones told BI. According to a recent report from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation on the state of higher education in 2024, "adults' interest in pursuing some form of higher education is at the highest level" the organizations ever recorded.

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☆ I'm a decluttering expert. Here's how to know when to replace your pillows, mattress, and sheets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Julia Williamson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Pillows should be washed oftenYou're used to washing your sheets and pillowcases weekly, but you may be forgetting about the pillows themselves. Pillowcases will protect them to some extent, but you should really be laundering your pillows every six months or so. If you're springing for high-quality feather pillows you can keep them for decades, provided you're cleaning and fluffing them regularly. Here's the real deal: once any aspect of your bedding starts to feel less than dreamily comfortable, it's probably time to replace it. Once you've decided to replace your sheets or pillows, get the old ones out of the house.

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☆ Here's where Trump and Biden stand on reining in soaring home prices and rents ahead of their first debate
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Former President Donald Trump has promised to attack President Joe Biden specifically on inflation. Even as the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates, demand and prices have stayed high, keeping housing inflation stubbornly elevated. Where Trump standsAs president, Trump didn't pursue as many policies directly intended to make housing more affordable. While in office, Trump's proposed budgets included significant cuts to agencies that provide federal housing subsidies, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Trump hasn't talked much about housing policy on the campaign trail, despite arguing that Biden hasn't done enough to control housing costs.

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☆ The housing market is ‘stuck’ until at least 2026, Bank of America warns
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Economists at Bank of America warned this week that the US housing market is “stuck and we are not convinced it will become unstuck” until 2026 — or later. And mortgage rates may not fall much — even if the Federal Reserve finally delivers long-delayed interest rate cuts. There isn’t a magic fix,” Michael Gapen, head of US economics at Bank of America, told CNN in a phone interview. However, Bank of America expects housing starts — which is a measure of newly constructed homes — to remain flat for the coming years. Divide between haves and have-notsThe forecast for a “stuck” housing market cuts both ways.

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☆ How some venture capitalists are trying to lift the profile of LGBTQ+ founders
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Kevin Schmidt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Some venture capitalists are trying to change the equation and are backing minority founders to help them scale their companies and create jobs within their communities. The largest cities that lack any LGBTQ+ founders are Orlando, Florida; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Birmingham, Alabama. One organization trying such solutions is Chasing Rainbows, a venture capital fund that works with LGBTQ+ founders to connect them with capital. Stokes said the LGBTQ+ community historically has experienced some form of discrimination when trying to access these types of services. An angel investor himself, Stokes founded Chasing Rainbows in 2021 after recognizing that underrepresented founders are seen as riskier investments.

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☆ Fact checking the CNN presidential debate
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Cnn Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +69 min

CNN —President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off during CNN’s presidential debate in Atlanta Thursday night. From CNN’s Daniel DaleFormer President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden debate at CNN's Atlanta studios on June 27, 2024. From CNN’s Daniel Dale and Ella NilsenFormer President Donald Trump, left, and President Joe Biden take part in the CNN presidential debate on Thursday, June 27. From CNN’s Alicia WallaceFormer President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden debate at CNN's Atlanta studios on June 27, 2024. Kpler found that China imported about 511,000 barrels per day of Iranian crude in December 2020, Trump’s last full month in office.

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☆ Why Americans Hate Their Jobs; Fake Email Jobs, Meaningless Work
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Molly Lipson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The American Psychological Association highlights findings that people who find their jobs meaningful are more engaged, show up to work more, and are healthier. Many in those industries have begun to refer to their work as "fake email jobs" — office jobs that largely involve sending emails without producing anything. Other people have managed to juggle multiple full-time remote jobs thanks to the limited amount of work each job actually required. Working a useless job is a "profound psychological violence," Graeber wrote, one that removes any sense of dignity and fosters "deep rage and resentment." Short of everyone quitting to become their own CEO, employers will need to figure out how to make work feel meaningful for their staff.

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☆ Democrats aren't shying away from abortion talk this election — they're capitalizing on it
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewDemocrats are putting abortion — a topic they've historically downplayed — front and center this election. The debate is no longer just about abortion — it's become about pregnancy itself and access to life-saving medical care. AdvertisementDemocrats know the issue could be a turning point for independent voters and even some Republicans, and they're using it to their advantage. He's hoping that the issue of abortion can turn Florida blue this fall, and he's repeatedly promised to restore Roe.

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☆ GOP support for same-sex marriage keeps dropping
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Support for same-sex marriage continues to fall among Republicans, new Gallup polling shows. Overall support for same-sex marriage has seemingly plateaued at about 70%. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSupport for same-sex marriage among Republicans continues to slide. Support for same-sex marriage peaked at 55% among Republicans in 2021 and 2022.

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☆ Don't skip that happy hour: Why losing work friendships is bad for everyone
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Madison Hoff | Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

With the rise of remote and hybrid work following the pandemic, work relationships have forever changed. AdvertisementHow workplace connections have changedWith remote work, developing a work-spouse relationship is much more difficult due to limited in-person interactions. Still, Pillemer said, relationships aren't all lost with remote work. AdvertisementWigert noted that work best friends, work spouses, and similarly strong work connections can lead to being "more engaged, productive, and committed to their organization." What is your experience with work friendships, work spouses, and loneliness at work?

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☆ Gen Z and millennial NEETS are on the rise — many say they'd rather do nothing than be unhappy at work
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Many NEETs are listless, struggling through tough economic times, living off loans, and losing hope of retirement or buying a house. Voluntarily idleSome Gen Zers struggle to find a job or stay in work or education, earning the nickname "disconnected youth." But some Zoomer and millennial NEETs are happy to wait out unemployment for the right career path. Advertisement"It reveals how much shame in guilt is built into our every day lives," Pitcher told BI of being a NEET. This gives him faith that things will be OK, he told BI.

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