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☆ I walk over 3 miles to work once a week. A rucking expert helped me turn it into a better workout.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWhen I first heard of rucking, a workout favored by both Guy Fieri and the Fittest Woman on Earth, I realized I already sort of do it. Julia PugachevskyKeep the heavier items towards the topCihlar said that your shoulders sometimes feel sore when you start rucking. For more seasoned ruckers, she recommended getting real rucking shoes because trainers "break down faster once you start adding that load." Julia PugachevskyI wore my running shoes and switched to mules at work (which had the bonus of making my pack just a little heavier, too). Julia Pugachevsky/StravaWhen I first started walking to work, I minimized it and didn't consider it a real workout.

Persons: —, Guy Fieri, I've, it's, it'd, Cihlar, Julia Pugachevsky, I'd, Doc Martens Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Brooklyn

☆ Europe stocks head for higher open to round off choppy week
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

This picture taken in Paris on March 3, 2024 shows the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower and the city skyline against a cloudy weather. The Stoxx 600 index is nonetheless on course for one of its worst weeks of the year so far. Stateside, two sets of inflation data — the consumer price index and the producer price index — both came in softer than expected, boosting U.S. stocks. Between those readings, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and revised its outlook for interest rate cuts to just one in 2024. The start of the week was dominated by market reaction to elections to the European Union's parliament, in which far-right parties made gains, as had been forecast.

Persons: Stefano RELLANDINI, STEFANO RELLANDINI, Germany's DAX, Emmanuel Macron's Organizations: Eiffel, Getty, CAC, Federal Reserve, spooked Locations: Paris, AFP

☆ Buying a house? These US cities now among the world’s most ‘impossibly unaffordable’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Australia is the only other country besides the US to dominate the “impossibly unaffordable” list, led by Sydney and the southern cities of Melbourne in Victoria and Adelaide in South Australia. But it also blames soaring house prices on land use policies, including “urban containment,” a kind of planning designed to stop urban sprawl. “Toronto and Vancouver show that the cost of taming expansion is unacceptably high: inflated house prices, higher rents and, for increasing numbers of people, poverty,” Cox wrote. The report was compiled by researchers from the Center for Demographics and Policy at Chapman University in California and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, an independent public policy think tank in Canada. Top 10 “impossibly unaffordable” cities

Persons: it’s, William West, Tyrone Siu, Wendell Cox, Valier, ” Cox, ”, St Louis Organizations: CNN, Getty, Hong, Victoria Harbour, Frontier Centre, Public Policy, Canada, Canadian, New, St, Chapman University in Locations: United States, ”, West Coast, Hawaii, California, San Jose , Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Honolulu, Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Victoria, Adelaide, South Australia, Maribyrnong, AFP, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Toronto, Valier Macon, Vancouver, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Edmonton, Calgary, Canada, Blackpool, Lancashire, Glasgow, United Kingdom, Perth, Brisbane, Chapman University in California

☆ I grew up in Lithuania, the happiest place in the world for people under 30. It really is Europe's biggest hidden gem.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Loreta Parapijankaite | ) 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. The Baltic gem is truly Europe's biggest hidden treasure, and the secret might be out: The World Happiness Report 2024 just dubbed it the happiest place in the world for children and people under 30. Although I moved out of Vilnius 10 years ago to pursue career opportunities in London, I visit home often. My most recent visit to Lithuania lasted nearly a month and only reaffirmed my love for the country and its capital. Lithuania offers a unique and enriching experience that's hard to find elsewhereLithuania's blend of vibrant culture and excellent education opportunities makes it an attractive destination for young people.

Persons: —, Eduardo Fonseca Arraes, Gediminas, We're, it's, Loreta Organizations: Service, Business, Getty Locations: Lithuania, Lithuania's, Vilnius, Europe, London

☆ Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, credited with fusing East with West, has died at 95
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Tokyo (AP) — Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, who won the prestigious Pritzker Prize for designs praised as smartly and artfully fusing the East with the West, has died. Maki, who taught architecture and urban design at Harvard, died June 6, his office, Maki & Associates, said Wednesday. A devoted educator, Maki, in addition to teaching at Washington University, Harvard and the University of Tokyo, lectured around the world. Maki, along with fellow Tange students Arata Isozaki and Kisho Kurokawa, were the pillars of Japanese modernism. The Pritzker, in selecting Maki, praised him as part of a new wave of architects rebuilding postwar Japan.

Persons: Fumihiko Maki, Pritzker, Maki, Mark Lennihan, Zaha Hadid, Kengo Kuma, Skidmore Owings, St . Louis, oku, ” Maki, “, Kenzo Tange, Arata Isozaki, Kisho Kurokawa, Bill Lacy, Arnold Brunner Organizations: Tokyo, Harvard, Associates, National Museum of Modern Art, Yerba Buena Center, Arts, Trade, Trade Center, Pritzker, University of Tokyo, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Skidmore, Jackson & Associates, Washington University, Washington University , Harvard, MIT Press, American Academy of Arts, American Institute of Architects, AIA Locations: Kyoto, U.S, San Francisco, New York, Chiba, Japan, Hillside, Tokyo, Manhattan, British, Iraqi, Michigan, Merrill, Chicago, Sert, Cambridge, St ., Israel

☆ Asia-Pacific markets are trading mixed as S&P and Nasdaq set fresh records
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

People watch the first sunrise of the new year from a footbridge overlooking the city skyline in Seoul on January 1, 2024. Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed on Tuesday, even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new highs on Wall Street overnight. Investors will parse through the Fed's updated projections on the timing and frequency of rate cuts. Markets are now pricing in just one rate cut this year, coming in November, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Asia-Pacific markets like Australia, Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan will return to trade on Tuesday, after being closed for a public holiday the previous day.

Organizations: Nasdaq, Traders, U.S, U.S . Federal Locations: Seoul, Asia, Pacific, U.S ., Australia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan

☆ A memorable bizcation requires a unique blend of work and play. Hong Kong is the perfect destination to make it happen.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When the sun sets in Hong Kong, the sprawling urban metropolis transitions from work to play. Arguably the world's best "bizcation" destination, Hong Kong offers endless activities once business travelers close their laptops for the day. Hong Kong Tourism BoardTo add a bit of mystery into your bizcation, consider exploring Hong Kong's speakeasies. Hong Kong Tourism BoardBut that's not the only attraction lighting up Hong Kong. A memorable bizcation requires a unique blend of work and play — and Hong Kong is the perfect destination to make it happen.

Persons: Hong, Chef Danny Yip, Vicky Cheng, it's, Chai, Noodle, speakeasies, that's, Luna Organizations: Network, Hong Kong's, Argo, Hong Kong Tourism Board, former Marine Police Headquarters, Hong Kong Tourism Board Hong, Insider Studios Locations: Hong Kong, there's, Hong, Wing, Victoria, Clearwater Bay, Tai Hang

☆ Delta to launch premium economy service on NYC-LA flights in air travel upsell race
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Delta Air Lines said Monday that it will bring its premium economy service to transcontinental flights in September, its latest attempt to boost sales of higher-priced tickets to customers willing to splurge for more space and perks. Premium economy is a relatively new class of service that major airlines offer on longer, mostly international flights. Delta customers who purchase standard economy tickets will be able to pay for upgrades to premium economy on the transcontinental flights. The seats were sold as extra legroom tickets, which are a rung below premium economy. Some American Airlines ' shorter domestic flights operate a similar model, featuring lie-flat seats but not the Flagship service offered on international flights.

Persons: John F Organizations: Boeing, Delta Air Lines, JFK International, Delta, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Kennedy International Airport, Medallion, American Airlines, Flagship Locations: Dublin, New York, Manhattan, Los Angeles, New

☆ Israel is renewing its ban on Al Jazeera under its controversial media law
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Hadas Gold | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Israeli government is seeking to extend its controversial ban on the Al Jazeera news network in the country, after a court upheld the ban but shortened it by 10 days. Al Jazeera condemned the move as a “dark day for democracy” that sets a concerning precedent for other international media outlets operating in Israel. On Tuesday, a Tel Aviv District Court ruled that the ban on Al Jazeera could stand but was to be shortened to 35 days, meaning it will expire on Sunday. Israel has claimed that Al Jazeera “harms Israeli security,” and has a “close connection” with Hamas, the militant group it is waging war against in Gaza. “Al Jazeera reporters harmed Israel’s security and incited against IDF soldiers.

Persons: Israel, Jazeera, Al Jazeera, Benjamin Netanyahu, Al, “ Al, ” Netanyahu, Walid Omary, Al Jazeera’s, ”, Weeks, Yitzhak Amit, It’s Organizations: CNN, Al, Qatari, Tel, Court, Israeli Ministry of Communications, Hamas, IDF, Reuters, Associated Press, Haaretz Locations: Al Jazeera, Israel, Tel Aviv, Gaza, “, “ Al Jazeera, Al, Al Jazeera’s Jerusalem, Jerusalem

☆ Judgment day looms for Donald Trump in New York
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Donald Trump, who built a mystique as the brash epitome of power, has never been more powerless to dictate his own fate. In order to convict Trump, jurors must first decide that he falsified financial documents and did so with the express purpose of committing another crime. That was evidenced, today by the Biden campaign themselves holding a rally here,” Don Trump Jr. said. “You cannot convict President Trump,” Blanche said, before repeating himself for emphasis while impressing on the jury the gravity of the historic deliberation that lies before them. “You may say, who cares if Mr. Trump slept with a porn star 10 years before the 2016 election?

Persons: Donald Trump, Judge Juan Merchan, “, Joshua Steinglass, Stormy Daniels, Trump, Daniels, Todd Blanche, Michael Cohen, ”, Blanche, there’s, Joe Biden, Robert De Niro, Biden, —, Don Jr, Eric, ” Don Trump Jr, it’s, Pop Michael Jackson, That’s, Trump’s, Michael Cohen Trump, histrionics, ” Blanche, Cohen, Steinglass Organizations: CNN, Prosecutors, Trump, Hollywood, Capitol, Biden, GOP Locations: New York City, York, New York

A black and white photograph shows the structures making up Gaza city, with the minaret standing tall in the background. A black and white photograph shows the structures making up Gaza city, with the minaret standing tall in the background. A black and white image shows Gaza’s old town, with the minaret standing above other structures in the back. A black and white photograph shows Gaza’s old town, its houses and palm trees. A black and white photograph shows Gaza’s old town, its houses and palm trees.

Persons: Samson, Samar Abu Elouf, ”, Jehad Abusalim, They’re Organizations: Crusaders, Palestine Exploration Fund, Ottomans, British, Colony Photo Department, Library, Supreme Muslim Council, The New York Times Locations: Gaza, Gaza City, Palestine, Mecca, British, Ottoman, Jerusalem, Samar, Palestinian

The Melbourne skyline is reflected in the Maribyrnong River in the early morning light on April 18, 2023. Asia-Pacific markets were range bound on Tuesday as investors assess comments from the European Central Bank officials signaling that rate cuts may be on the horizon for the world's largest economic bloc. Japan's Nikkei 225 also was trading close to the flatline, with the broad based Topix also near flat. In a speech Monday, Olli Rehn, ECB governing council member and head of Finland's central bank, stressed inflation in the euro area was falling in a "sustained way." Inflation in the euro zone held steady at 2.4% in April, marking the seventh straight month it has been below 3%, despite a slight rebound in December.

Persons: Kospi, Olli Rehn Organizations: European Central Bank, Nikkei Locations: Melbourne, Maribyrnong, Asia, Pacific, Australia

☆ I moved to Thailand, started a family, and can't picture ever returning home to Scotland
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Duncan Forgan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewA friend recently said that living in Southeast Asia was akin to winning one of Willy Wonka's golden tickets. AdvertisementIt's been 14 years since the author arrived in Southeast Asia. Yet Western media obsessions — US presidential elections and divisive identity politics, to name but two — are not given the same relentless prominence here. I've not lived in Scotland since 2007, and the axis of my life — wife and son, friends, work networks, clients — is almost entirely Asia-orientated. We are heading back to Scotland this July, and I can't wait to catch up with friends and family and show my son Alex the Highlands for the first time.

Persons: —, Willy Wonka's, batty, Mr Wonka, Thailand's, It's, Duncan Forgan, kao, he's, Chiang Mai, Alexander, I'm, Alex the Organizations: Service, Business, South, Tamil Nadu, Royal, Alex the Highlands Locations: Southeast Asia, Bangkok, Chinatown, Thai, Jok, Ojo, Thailand, Vietnam, Asia, Pacific, soi, South, Western Australia, Scotland, London

☆ Rise of resort day passes offers travelers luxury on a budget
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Micah Washington | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Day passes at hotels and resorts offer guests access to amenities without the cost of reserving a room. Hotels and third-party partners are making day passes more readily available to help bridge the gap between travel-minded consumers and luxury prices. Luxury hotel room rates in July are expected to be 85% higher than the same month in 2019, before the Covid pandemic, according to the luxury travel company Virtuoso. Berg said day passes "give people exactly what they want" and provide a separate source of revenue for hotels. Customers who buy day passes through ResortPass often splurge on poolside or other hotel amenities more than overnight guests do, Wolf said.

Persons: Lora Bowler, Bowler, she's, Hayley Berg, Hopper, Berg, Sarah Payton, Michael Wolf, Wolf, ResortPass Organizations: The New, Booking.com, Consumers, Virgin Hotels, Empire, ResortPass, Waldorf, Astoria, JW Marriott Locations: The, The New York, U.S, Virgin Hotels New York City, Manhattan's Koreatown, Fontainebleau, ResortPass

☆ Discovery Dunes: Dubai’s ultra-luxury desert community is selling plots for up $50 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Leah Collins | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Luxury real estate development company Discovery Land Company (DLC) has quietly launched a multi-million-dollar, ultra-luxury residential community in Dubai, where the most expensive plot of land will cost up to $50 million. Discovery Dunes will be DLC’s debut ultra-luxury residency in the Middle East. Discovery Land CompanyCustomizable comfortPerhaps the most coveted aspect of the exclusive community is its scope for customization. “The villas here at Discovery Dunes are extremely customized,” a representative of Discovery Land Company told CNN in an interview. Discovery Dunes is the latest of DLC’s ’s planned projects in the region and across the globe, including new sites in Europe, Portugal and Central America.

Persons: Tom Fazio, ”, Mike Meldman, Olson Kundig – Organizations: CNN, Discovery Land Company, Discovery, Edition, Discovery Land, “, San Locations: Dubai, ”, Discovery, Burj, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, San Diego, UAE, Burj Khalifa, Europe, Portugal, Central America

☆ Britain expands AI safety institute to San Francisco amid scrutiny over regulatory shortcomings
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The government on Monday announced it would open a U.S. counterpart to its AI safety summit, a state-backed body focused on testing advanced AI systems to ensure they're safe, in San Francisco this summer. The U.S. iteration of the AI Safety Institute will aim to recruit a team of technical staff headed up by a research director. In a statement, U.K. Technology Minister Michelle Donelan said the AI Safety Summit's U.S. rollout "represents British leadership in AI in action." The AI Safety Institute was established in November 2023 during the AI Safety Summit, a global event held in England's Bletchley Park, the home of World War II code breakers, that sought to boost cross-border cooperation on AI safety. The government said that, since the AI Safety Institute was established in November, it's made progress in evaluating frontier AI models from some of the industry's leading players.

Persons: Ian Hogarth, Michelle Donelan, it's, Anthropic Organizations: LONDON, Monday, AI, Technology, Safety, U.S, Microsoft, AI Safety, Institute, Seoul, European Union Locations: San Francisco, California, United States, U.S, London, British, Bay, OpenAI, England's Bletchley, South Korea, Bletchley Park, Seoul, Britain, European

☆ I supercommute through 4 states to get to work. I love earning a 6-figure NYC salary but living a suburban life in Delaware.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kyle Rice, a 38-year-old EMS provider based in Willmington, Delaware. I came across a job on a job board as a protocol architect for a project manager at an EMS software company. I live in Wilmington, Delaware, with my wife and two kids — 125 miles from the office. AdvertisementI earn more and save more by working a NYC jobI'd never consider relocating to NYC because it wouldn't be smart financially. Whenever the commute frustrates me, I remember how grateful I feel that I can pass through a handful of states on my way to work.

Persons: —, Kyle Rice, Rice, I'd, I've Organizations: Service, Business, Amtrak, Newark Penn Station, World Trade Center Locations: Willmington , Delaware, New York City, Wilmington , Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Long, Wilmington, Newark, Delaware, NYC, Manhattan

☆ I spent a night in Panama's richest neighborhood, often called a 'little Dubai' or the 'Miami of Latin America'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Panama's Punta Pacifica skyline. From the coast, I could look out onto Punta Pacifica, where a grouping of tall buildings reached out to the clouds. McGowan said people always compare Punta Pacifica to dense cities like Miami, New York City, and Dubai. Central America Living refers to the neighborhood as a "mini-Dubai," and The New York Times said in 2014 that Punta Pacifica is "often called the Miami of Latin America." "I think Panama City and Punta Pacifica have matured enough now that it doesn't have to be compared.

Persons: Monica Humphries, McGowan Organizations: Pacifica, Punta Pacifica, Dubai ., Dubai . Central America, New York Times, Miami of Locations: Panama City, Miami, Casco Viejo, Panama, Punta, Miami , New York City, Dubai, Dubai . Central, Miami of Latin America

☆ Phoenix is beating the rest of the country on inflation — on paper anyway
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Brian Cheung | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

PHOENIX, AZ- The Phoenix skyline is seen from the ferris wheel at the Arizona State Fair on Oct. 8, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. Joshua Lott/The Washington Post | Getty ImagesPhoenix is closer to winning the war on inflation than most other cities. "Housing inflation remains my most valuable indicator for the immediate future," Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said last month. And in Phoenix so far, both rents and home sales have cooled down over the last year. 'Past the worst' of a housing crunchRent's impact on inflation

Persons: Joshua Lott, Joe Biden's, Austan Goolsbee Organizations: PHOENIX, Arizona State Fair, Washington Post, Getty, Federal Reserve, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Reserve Bank of Chicago Locations: AZ, Arizona, Phoenix , Arizona, Phoenix, —, Maricopa County

☆ The Vietage: New luxury train route in Vietnam offers stunning coastal views, afternoon tea
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Karla Cripps | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The first “The Vietage by Anantara” luxury train carriage launched in 2020 – a six-hour journey connecting Da Nang and Quy Nhon. Courtesy Anantara“The main difference is that the new route connecting Nha Trang and Quy Nhon passes through many more coastal areas than the journey between Da Nang and Quy Nhon,” says Jones. For the six-hour journeys between Da Nang and Quy Nhon, passengers are served a pre-ordered three-course gourmet meal. The Quy Nhon-Nha Trang route includes an afternoon tea set. The original route departs from Da Nang Train Station at 8 a.m., arriving at Quy Nhon’s Dieu Tri Station at 2:03 p.m.

Persons: –, Kate Jones, ”, Jones Organizations: CNN, Dieu Tri Train Station Locations: Vietnam, Na Trang, Da Nang, Quy, Nha Trang, Trang, Thevietagetrain.com, Dieu Tri, Quy Nhon, Quy Nhon’s Dieu Tri, Southeast Asia

☆ Asia markets mixed ahead of China trade data and Japan pay figures
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Yaorusheng | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were mixed ahead of China's April trade data, as well as pay statistics from Japan. Economists polled by Reuters are expecting a 1.5% rise in China's exports, a reversal from the 7.5% fall in March. Imports are also expected to grow 4.8% year-on-year in April, compared with a 1.9% fall in March. Separately, investors will assess pay statistics from Japan as they look for any signs of the "virtuous cycle" of increasing wages and prices envisioned by the Bank of Japan. Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 18,277, pointing to a weaker open compared to the HSI's close of 18,313.86.

Persons: Korea's Kospi Organizations: Reuters, Bank of Japan, Japan's Nikkei Locations: Shanghai, Asia, Pacific, Japan

☆ Atlantis The Royal, Dubai: Inside the Middle East’s ‘best’ hotel
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The double-height bar is perfect for sunset cocktails — although you won't be making your own drinks, as there's a 24-hour bartender ready to make your favorites. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The triple-height library provides a secluded space to work, read or relax. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The entertainment room is kitted out with a 98-inch LED screen for a home cinema experience. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: Every room has stunning views — including the marble-clad bathrooms. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: Guests can enjoy designer amenities made by French fashion house Hermès, as well as bespoke gold toothbrushes, combs and brushes.

Persons: Swedish House Mafia —, there’s, ”, Tom Roelens, There’s, Cabana, Rebecca Cairns, Kendall Jenner, “ We’ve, we’ve, Graff, bathrobes, Jay Z, Louis, Valentino —, “, it’s, Estiatorio Milos, Costas Spiliadis, — Organizations: CNN, Swedish House Mafia, Royal, Atlantis Resorts, Dolce, Gabbana, cabanas, Atlantis, “ Royal, Nobu, —, Chefs, Sky Locations: Dubai, Beyoncé, isn’t, Arabian, Atlantis Royal Dubai

☆ The alleged architect of a multibillion-dollar fraud that shook Wall Street heads to trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —In the spring of 2021, you might have heard about a small investment firm with an odd name, Archegos, that imploded practically overnight and left big Wall Street banks sweating over billions of dollars in losses. Put simply, prosecutors say Hwang had used financial instruments called “total return swaps” to gain exposure to the stocks without actually owning them. Over the course of a year, prosecutors say, Hwang grew his $1.5 billion portfolio into a $35 billion portfolio. Why the case mattersWhite-collar crime on Wall Street may seem like a distant problem for most Americans, and that may be true. And sometimes, as in the financial crisis of 2008, it was a bit of Wall Street tinkering in derivatives contracts that blew up in banks’ faces and collapsed the housing market.

Persons: CNN Business ’, Bill Hwang, Hwang, Matt Egan, Banks, Archegos, ” Hwang, Hwang didn’t, ”, isn’t, Dennis Kelleher Organizations: CNN Business, New York CNN, Archegos, Management, Viacom, Discovery, Warner Bros, CNN, Term Capital Management, Credit Suisse, Employees, Bloomberg, Tiger Asia Management Locations: New York, Korean, York City, ’

☆ I took a 20-minute ferry ride from Europe to Asia for $1. I was shocked I didn't see more tourists on board.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I wanted to set foot on the European and Asian side of Istanbul during a recent visit with my kids. A $1 commuter ferry was the cheapest option for us to go from the European side to the Asian side. The ride was only 20 minutes each way, and I was surprised not to see more tourists on the ferry. Plus, although they technically go through Asia, none of the cruises I found let passengers disembark in Asia. Instead of sitting inside, we made our way to the second level of the ferry and took seats on the rooftop deck.

Persons: —, Jamie Davis Smith, I'm, We'd, we'd Organizations: Service, Cruises Locations: Istanbul, Asia, Europe, Eminonu, Istanbul's, Galata, Blue, Kadiköy, Istabul's

☆ I moved to Chicago from Portland for an affordable big city life. It's been easy to make friends and I'm never bored.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Jules Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jessica Kirshner is an interior designer who moved from Portland to Chicago in August 2023. I'm originally from the Bay Area, and I moved to Eugene, Oregon, in 2015 to study interior architecture. When I graduated, I moved to Portland for a job at a large firm. After three years in Portland, I moved to Chicago in August 2023. I love Chicago.

Persons: Jessica Kirshner, Kirshner, —, Jessica Kirshner I'm, Chicago Organizations: Service Locations: Portland, Chicago, Europe, Bay, Eugene , Oregon, LA, San Diego, New York, Oregon, Illinois, There's

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