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☆ A teacher who hoped to take a break this summer is working 3 jobs instead. She explains what she's using the money for.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Rebecca Cox, 27, hoped to take a summer break following her first year as a full-time fifth-grade teacher in Kentucky. Instead of taking a vacation, Cox has been working different gigs this summer, attending trainings, and decorating her classroom. Other young teachers like Cox take on summer jobs. AdvertisementCox is putting the money from her summer jobs toward savings and classroom items. What does your pay look like as a teacher, or are you working multiple jobs as a teacher or in a different job?

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Biden became the first Democrat to win Georgia since 1992, when he defeated Trump by less than 12,000 votes. A Washington Post/ABC News/Ipsos poll released this week found 47% of Black voters said Biden should continue his campaign, compared to 49% who said he should cede the nomination to someone else. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that among Biden supporters, 58% of Black supporters said both Biden and Trump ought to be replaced, compared with 84% of Asian supporters, 74% of White supporters and 67% of Hispanic supporters. Support among Black voters has long been the make or break point for Democratic politicians. In 2008, Black voters helped Barack Obama win the Democratic nomination and their high voter turnout helped him carry states like Ohio and North Carolina.

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☆ Americans are overwhelmingly embarrassed by both Trump and Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A report from the Pew Research Center found that Biden and Trump are seen as equally "embarrassing." Of those polled, 63% said each nominee was humiliatingVoters diverge on other aspects of Trump and Biden's personal conduct, like mean-spiritedness. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . According to the report, 63% of those polled find both Biden and Trump "embarrassing." On top of that, at least ⅓ of each candidate's supporters say their own nominee is humiliating, with 37% of Biden supporters saying so compared to 33% of Trump supporters.

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☆ Too young for an iPhone? Apple says its watch is 'a great call for kids' in new promotion
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The iPhone maker on Wednesday launched a new marketing website as part of a rebranding effort for its suite of Apple Watch features aimed at children. The software that lets parents track their child's location and manage the device is called "Apple Watch For Your Kids." Apple introduced Family Setup in 2020, allowing parents to set up a kid's Apple Watch from their phone and to control messaging options. Young audiences are critical for Apple's watch device, which hit the market almost a decade ago. According to a May survey from Piper Sandler, 34% of U.S. teens own an Apple Watch.

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☆ Is election stress affecting your sexual health? An expert explains
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Chronic stress can also lead to other health issues that indirectly affect sexual health, such as cardiovascular problems, sleep disorders and mental health issues. All these factors combined can create a cycle in which stress has a negative impact on sexual health, leading to further stress and health complications. Erectile dysfunction and anxietyAnxiety is another common byproduct of election stress. How to get election stress out of your sex lifeTo manage election stress and maintain sexual health, it’s essential to engage in relaxing activities. Even when you’ve done all you can do, know that election stress is real and can have surprising effects on your sexual health.

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☆ So far, no Black lawmakers on Capitol Hill have called on Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee. Why it matters.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewOn Sunday, President Joe Biden once again found himself in Philadelphia, a city that has played a crucial role in his political life. AdvertisementOn Sunday, Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio told CNN's Eva McKend that Democratic lawmakers shouldn't turn against Biden. A huge "what if" for Biden is if a high-ranking Black lawmaker calls on him to exit the race. But will it help him with Black voters in the coming weeks and months? That November, Biden won 92% of the Black vote, compared to Trump's 8% support, according to the Pew Research Center.

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☆ Global elections in 2024: A guide in maps and charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Lou Robinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —As the presidential race in the United States heats up, many other countries around the world are also conducting pivotal elections in 2024. Here’s a closer look at the countries holding elections, in maps and charts. The election took 44 days, with more than one million polling stations, and its voters represented about 12% of the world’s population. In recent European Parliament elections, far-right parties performed well — with the National Rally gaining seven seats — and were particularly popular with young people. In 2023, 76% of Americans aged 18 to 29 said that Biden, 81, is too old to run for president, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll.

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And at some Chipotle locations, customers filmed workers to try to make sure they didn't skimp on their burrito bowls. The three joined a growing list of consumer brands contending with customers' deep frustration over high prices — and wariness that prices will only rise more. Walmart, on the other hand, said the new price tags will cut a tedious task from store workers' to-do lists. They eliminate the need for store workers to swap out traditional paper tags. Shoppers at a Walmart store in Secaucus, New Jersey, US, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

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☆ Gen Z's Never-Ending Safety Net: Living With Mom and Dad
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Eve Upton-Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Despite a strong job market, many Gen Zers are still relying on the bank of Mom and Dad to make ends meet. The young adult has their entire life ahead of them. Some parents might be more willing to provide financial support because they want to feel like a good parent. The young adult has their entire life ahead of them," Bailey said. When India Anderson turned 20 and decided to move in with her boyfriend, her mother cut off most financial support.

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☆ Opinion: Kamala Harris is the only viable alternative for Democrats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Opinion Bill Burton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —If President Joe Biden is not the Democratic nominee coming out of the August party convention, it will have to be Vice President Kamala Harris. African Americans make up about 14% of the American population, yet in 2020 nearly 20% of Biden voters were Black, according to Pew Research Center. You think the ignominy of Harris campaigning for someone else is going to bring Black voters into the fold? The vice president is in the best position to receive Biden’s campaign funds, since her name is already listed on the campaign account. Are we prepared for our unvetted, untested Democratic nominee to flame out in the most important election of our lifetimes?

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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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☆ Forget right or left. Voters are sick of whoever's in charge.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) 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. Though some say right-wing movements are on the rise globally, in this year's elections, that's not universally the case. Andy Soloman/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesIn short, voters are just fed up — no matter who's in charge. Voters want a chanceGlobally, it's not hard to see an anti-establishment, anti-incumbency trend playing out. So-called "double haters" — voters who dislike both Trump and Biden — have made up an influential chunk of the electorate in recent polls.

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☆ A 102-year-old who runs a business shares her longevity tips, including walking every day
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. She doesn't see her age as a reason to change, she told Women's World in May. Related storiesSzekely walks at least a mile each day, which she likes to do in local parks, she told Women's World. AdvertisementHer daily breakfast consists of bananas and yogurt, according to Women's World, but she doesn't shy away from the occasional treat — her favorite is coffee ice cream. Stay positive and have no regrets"The world has tons of problems, and you can't do anything about them," Szekely told Women's World.

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☆ The Cost of a Psychic Is a Window Into Americans' Spending Habits
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

For $25, which wound up being $30 because she didn't have change, Jessica told me my fortune. That psychic is also a pet psychic, which is not Katy's jam. Once, after an accident on her block in Chicago, Katy used a psychic to ensure the person had crossed over. Another time, she bought a bunch of bath oils in New York after a psychic told her she was cursed. In a consumerist society, of course some people are willing to pay to commune with the afterlife.

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☆ The Urgent Need for Trump and Biden to Blow Off Swing Voters - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Elizabeth Spiers | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In a presidential election where both leading candidates are unpopular, there’s much talk about what each candidate can say to swing voters in Thursday’s debate. But true swing voters are disengaged from political news; in fact, many avoid it with a determination normally reserved for toxic exes, ticks and food poisoning. To the extent they learn what’s said on Thursday, it’ll be via repackaged clips on social media. Mr. Biden’s challenge is to reassure skeptical Democrats that he is still vigorous and that he is responsive to voters’ worries about inflation and other problems on their minds. Mr. Trump needs to convince Nikki Haley Republicans and others concerned about his ethics that their differences are less significant than his promise of financial security, tight borders and abortion restrictions.

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☆ Sean Penn — who's been divorced thrice — says he's 'thrilled every day' to be single
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sean Penn, 63, says he's "thrilled every day" to not be in a serious relationship. "I don't sense I'll have my heart broken by romance again," Penn told The New York Times. In an interview with The New York Times, Penn opened up about how his perspective on romance has changed over the years. "I'm just free," Penn told the Times. "If I'm going to be in a relationship, I'm still going to be free, or I'm not going to be in it, and I'm not going to be hurting.

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☆ Gen Z's Most Trusted Source for News: Online Comments Sections
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Gen Zers, it turns out, are "not on a linear journey to evaluate the veracity of anything." In other words, Gen Zers know the difference between rock-solid news and AI-generated memes. For Gen Z, checking what other people are saying in the comments isn't shallow. The aim is to reach Gen Z readers where they live — scrolling through the comments — and turn them into subscribers. But I'll confess that I worried about the idea that Gen Z checks the comments to decide what to believe.

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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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☆ Meet the last 20-something millennials: They're twice as wealthy as their geriatric peers were and are carving creative paths to homeownership
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Hillary Hoffower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

In some ways, they're actually faring better than their older millennial peers, and their struggles point to larger cracks in America's social support systems. Younger millennials are getting creative about becoming homeowners, explained Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors. Because younger millennial women are focused on their careers, they're continuing the overall millennial trend of delaying family formation. AdvertisementAnd some of younger millennials' accumulated wealth has faded thanks to inflation, Ricketts said. He pointed out that younger millennials who invest their wealth well are more likely to consume and drive economic growth.

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☆ How Gen-Z buyers are changing the bridal fashion business
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Yola Mzizi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

A bridal look from Collina Strada, presented at New York Fashion Week in September 2022. Aurora Rose/ShutterstockA bridal look from Sandy Liang, presented at New York Fashion Week in February 2023. Avalon/dpa/picture alliance/Sipa USAMillennial and Gen-Z brides-to-be like de Quesada are no longer shopping for just a wedding dress, but an entire wardrobe for pre- and post-wedding events. That breadth is propelling the global bridal wear market, which is projected to grow at a rate of 3.5 percent annually and is expected to reach $83.5 billion by 2030, according to the Global Bridal Wear Market Industry report. Efren Landaos/Sipa USAFor an emerging designer like Wiederhoeft, bridal is something of a safety net, serving as “a floating line of credit” for the rest of their business.

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☆ What’s to become of summer Fridays in the age of hybrid work?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

With any luck, if your employer has instituted a Summer Fridays policy, you’ll get to knock off work early or even take the whole day off. Only 13% of US employees, for instance, said their organizations had Summer Fridays, in a 2023 survey commissioned by consulting and research firm Gartner. Among US employers, a survey last year from HR consulting firm Mercer found that only 19% said they offered summer working hours, up from 15% in 2021. Nevertheless, some employees may have even better options today, thanks to the transformation of work culture spurred by the pandemic. But Caitlin Duffy, senior director of Gartner’s HR practice, said she wouldn’t be surprised if Summer Fridays become less of a featured benefit from employers because flexible work has become so much more prevalent.

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☆ After almost 30 years, Amazon's original book business is booming, leaked document shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

This is according to a detailed internal document obtained by Business Insider that reveals a host of new information and insights about Amazon's book business and the broader publishing landscape. Reliable data on this industry is limited or tightly controlled, so it's sometimes difficult to get handle on the scope of the book business. "Monopoly power"Amazon's book business has drawn antitrust scrutiny over the years. The company doesn't publicly disclose book sales, nor does it give a revenue breakdown of each retail category. The US accounts for over half of the salesThe document reveals a few staggering numbers that show how big Amazon's book business is.

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☆ We're stuck with Biden and Trump — but for totally different reasons
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Perhaps you've even uttered some version of it yourself: "I can't believe we're stuck with Donald Trump and Joe Biden again." AdvertisementBut it's important to understand that Biden and Trump are set to be their party's nominees for quite different reasons. Polls showed Democrats open to alternatives. On the other hand, Democrats ended up being stuck with Biden, despite plenty of indication that there was room for an alternative. In short, if you're frustrated with your choices this November, you've got two very different groups to blame: GOP voters and Democratic Party elites.

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☆ A retired couple gets $23 monthly from SNAP and uses credit cards to buy groceries. They worry about going hungry.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Allie Kelly | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Dacus and her husband have to stick to a tight budget: their household only receives $23 a month from SNAP. But some struggling families, like Dacus', don't receive enough help, or their income is considered too high to receive any help at all. But $23 a month in food benefits isn't even close to affording what they need to eat. SNAP benefits don't always align with household needsAmerica's SNAP program provides low-income households with money to grocery shop, and the qualifying criteria is based on the federal poverty line. Yet, many households like Dacus' don't receive the maximum because their income isn't low enough.

Persons: —, Mary Dacus, graham, Stephen, creamer, Dacus, ALICEs, It's Organizations: Service, Foods, Business, Chicago —, Walmart, SNAP, of Labor, Pew Research Center, US Department of Agriculture, Women Locations: Robinson , Illinois, Chicago

☆ Travelers are going to extreme lengths to avoid scrolling and notification anxiety on vacation
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Sarah Wood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Related storiesAccording to Cappel, their first two trips were filled, and all guests expressed interest in another "phone-free" trip. AdvertisementShe acknowledged that tech-free travel hasn't become completely mainstream, "People are still a little intimidated by the idea." The reasons for going phone-free when traveling varyOne popular motivation is for couples to spend quality time with their partners. Phone-free travel can also help with burnoutLast summer, nonprofit strategist Izzy Doonan did a tech-free week-long trip in the Cascades with her partner and another couple. FTLO provides the trip leaders' phone numbers and full itineraries with contact information to travelers to share with whoever might need it.

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