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☆ The New York Mets are hiring for one of the most iconic mascot jobs in sports—here's how to apply
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The New York Mets are looking for someone to pick up the mantle of one of the most iconic mascots in American sports. The Flushing, Queens-based ball club recently posted a job listing for a "high-energy, enthusiastic individual" to don Mr. Met's massive baseball-shaped head and serve as the team's most identifiable brand ambassador. The organization is looking for applicants with proven mascot experience and the ability "to perform physically demanding activities" while in the famous costume. But the role of manager of "Mascot Operations" for Mr. Met — as well as his wife Mrs. Met — requires much more than putting on the uniform and mask and keeping fans entertained between innings. Job responsibilities include working with the Mets' marketing team, managing department budgets and coordinating mascot appearances at events around the city.

Organizations: New York Mets, Microsoft, Mets Locations: Flushing, Queens

☆ Selena Gomez: Getting off Instagram was 'the most rewarding gift I gave myself'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

There are few people in the world better at Instagram than Selena Gomez. The "Spring Breakers" star said during the panel discussion that taking an extended break from Instagram was helpful for her mental health. "I took four years off of Instagram and I let my team post for me," she said. "I felt like it was the most rewarding gift I gave myself. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Selena Gomez, Gomez, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Raquel Martin, Martin Organizations: Tennessee State University, CNBC Locations: Instagram

☆ Selena Gomez says success of 'mission-driven' Rare Beauty makeup brand 'makes me happy every night when I go to sleep'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Selena Gomez has had success on screen, in music and in business, but its her efforts to de-stigmatize mental illness that the 31-year-old is most proud of. The "Only Murders in the Building" star said at the 2024 TIME 100 Summit this week that her Rare Beauty makeup company brings her joy not because of its popularity, but because it allows her to give back. I'm so proud of the fact that we're actually doing things, changing things, having conversations, getting people to talk about the right things." Bloomberg reported last month that Gomez is considering offers for a possible $2 billion sale of Rare Beauty, though she "expects to remain involved with the business" even after a sale. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Selena Gomez, we've, It's, we're, Gomez Organizations: Fund, of Fashion . Bloomberg, CNBC

☆ Tory Burch on the key to running a successful business: 'You have to have conviction and a vision'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Sometimes, even Tory Burch has a hard time believing the success she's had. Burch told the audience that she wouldn't have achieved her success without a healthy dose of resilience. "You have to have conviction and a vision and not deviate from that, but also be able to move into the current," she said. Burch has made an effort to infuse resilience directly into the bones of her company. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Tory Burch, she's, I'm, Burch, wouldn't Organizations: CNBC

☆ 'Invest in these women': WNBA champion A'ja Wilson hopes Caitlin Clark's popularity helps the league grow
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Caitlin Clark's record-breaking college career has sparked unprecedented interest in the WNBA. The 27-year-old five-time All-Star urged fans who have enjoyed Clark's college career to stick around and help grow the women's game. "I hope that anyone's invested and paying attention to it, continues to invest in it," Wilson said. The All-Star center also commented on the major paydays top college athletes are taking home thanks to NIL rules allowing student athletes to leverage their personal brands. With Clark's $76,000 rookie salary making headlines last week, Wilson said she hopes college stars continue to go pro and bring their sponsors and investors along with them.

Persons: Caitlin Clark's, A'ja Wilson, Clark, Wilson, anyone's Organizations: WNBA, Las Vegas Aces, Star, Nike, CNBC

☆ REAL ID requirements are coming next year—here's what U.S. fliers need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Domestic fliers have one year left to get REAL ID-compliant documentation before the Department of Homeland Security's new policies go into effect. The REAL ID Act was introduced in 2005 in an effort to tighten the nation's air travel security in the wake of the September 11 attacks. The deadline for REAL ID compliance has been repeatedly delayed since its original 2008 deadline. Once the REAL ID requirement goes into effect, travelers will no longer be able to board domestic flights with an ordinary license. Travelers who go to the airport after May 7, 2025 without a REAL ID-compliant license will not be able to get past security, the DHS website says.

Organizations: Department of Homeland, DHS, Travelers

☆ Here's how Caitlin Clark's $338,000 WNBA contract compares to No. 1 picks from the NFL, NBA and MLB
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

1 overall selection by the Indiana Fever in this week's WNBA draft, Clark's salary her first season will be just over $76,000. Clark's pay will escalate over the course of her four-year rookie contract, leaving her with total earnings of $338,056. The WNBA has grown in popularity in recent years, but it still trails behind the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL. The highest paid WNBA player is Las Vegas Aces star Jackie Young, who will earn just over $250,000 this season. Here's how Clark's rookie deal stacks up against the most recent top picks from America's big four sports leagues.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, she'll, Jackie Young, Steph Curry, Cathy Engelbert, we're Organizations: WNBA, Indiana, Gatorade, Nike, NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, Las Vegas Aces, Golden State Warriors, CNBC Locations: State

☆ 32-year-old in Brooklyn brought in $400,000 last year selling cheese
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As a little girl, Caroline Hesse would practice writing her name and get upset that it could be shortened to C. Hesse. "I didn't want to be the weird cheese girl." Twenty-five years later, Hesse proudly says she's grown from the "weird cheese girl" to the "the weird cheese woman." That's because the 32-year-old spends her days in a Brooklyn warehouse operating her very own cheese mongering business: C. Hesse Cheese. Hesse says she's not a traditional cheesemonger because she doesn't have a brick-and-mortar cheese shop.

Persons: Caroline Hesse, Hesse, she's, Hesse Cheese Organizations: CNBC Locations: Hesse, Brooklyn, New York City, Florida , Texas, New Mexico

☆ I tried the $600 massage gun used by top NBA players, elite athletes—and can't imagine going back to my old routine
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Little by little, as I've progressed through my twenties and now stare 30 in the eye, I've picked up aches and pains along the way. But still, some things aren't quite the same as they used to be, especially when it comes to recovery. Experts agree: Percussive therapy worksPercussive massagers can regularly be seen being used by athletes on the sidelines of NBA games. His team employs percussive massagers from Hyperice to help elite athletes like Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen perform at the highest level. "You could spend from $100 to $300 on a massage, and that's one or two payments of buying a gun," he says.

Persons: I've, Therabody, —, Paul George, James Harden, Tyler Herro, Joe, Ezra Shaw, Wil Colón, NYU Langone, Colón, Erik Phillips, Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Phillips, There's Organizations: NBA, Getty, NYU, NBA's Utah Jazz, Utah Jazz Locations: Hyperice, Utah

☆ 'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson lived 'behind a grocery store in my truck' well before finding success
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Alan Ritchson is one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood, but his journey to the A-List has been anything but easy. He took the money he earned working odd jobs and bought himself a "crappy" used Toyota truck. "I went and lived behind a grocery store in my truck. Sign up for CNBC's new online course How to Earn Passive Income Online to learn about common passive income streams, tips to get started and real-life success stories. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Alan Ritchson, Guy Ritchie, Ritchson, He'd, I'd Organizations: Hollywood, Northwest Florida State College, CNBC Locations: Hollywood, Northwest

☆ A complete timeline of Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider's controversies, from toxic workplace allegations to his response to 'Quiet on Set'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

After a 2013 investigation, Schneider started giving notes to actors on "Sam & Cat" from his office, instead of directly interacting with them. As for his relationships with the actors, Schneider said, "I never interacted with actors in any way, texting or otherwise, that should make anyone uncomfortable." March 17 and 18, 2024: ID releases the 4-part docuseries 'Quiet on Set' across 2 nights, detailing the dark side of NickelodeonDrake Bell in episode two of the Investigation Discovery docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV." AdvertisementNikolas slammed Schneider's apology in a reaction video uploaded on YouTube on Tuesday. Nikolas wasn't the only former Nickelodeon star who criticized Schneider's apology.

Persons: —, Dan Schneider, Schneider, Drake, Josh, Nickdeleon, he's, Dan Schneider Dan Schneider, Beverly Hilton, Brian, Sam, Henry Danger, The New York Times Dan Schneider, Eric Vitale Eric Vitale, Jennette McCurdy, Schneider's, McCurdy, Sam Puckett, Nathan Kress, Kate Taylor, Victoria Justice, Avan Jogia, Lawrence K, Alexa Nikolas, Nicole Bristow, Daniella Monet, Trina Vega, Jenny Kilgen, Nickelodeon Drake Bell, Mary Robertson, Emma Schwartz, BI's Taylor, Nikolas, Marc Summers, Giovonnie Samuels, Bryan Hearne, Kilgen, Christy Stratton, Jamie Lynn Spears, Dan, Jeff Kravitz, Jason Handy, Brian Peck, Handy, Peck, Alan Thicke, James Marsden, Will Friedle, Maxine, Drake Bell, Bell, Josh Peck, Bobby Bowman, let's, Jerry Trainor, Miranda Cosgrove, Jason Merritt, Magic Schneider, didn't, doesn't, it's, Nikolas wasn't, Soledad O'Brien, Hearne, Jennette, Samuels Organizations: Service, Nickelodeon, Kids, Business, Beverly, The New York Times, Times, Apple, New York Times, Victoria, Los Angeles Times, Getty, BI, Maxine Productions, Sony Pictures, YouTube Locations: Beverly Hills , California, Hollywood, TikTok

☆ Where to get your free solar eclipse glasses: Warby Parker, the public library and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Here's where to get your free glasses before Monday's eclipse. Your local public libraryLibraries across the nation are distributing glasses for free. Warby Parker is distributing glasses free of charge at all of its retail locations. Sonic and Smoothie KingChain restaurants Sonic and Smoothie King are offering free eclipse glasses with a purchase. Make your ownIf there's nowhere near you to get free glasses, it's simple enough to make your own.

Persons: Warby Parker Organizations: American Astronomical Society, Star, New York, Empire, Welcome Centers, NASA, CNBC Locations: Texas , Ohio, New York

☆ What Lewis Hamilton learned about retirement from Michael Jordan and Serena Williams
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton is determined to be prepared for life after the cockpit. In an interview with GQ Magazine published this week, the 39-year-old said he has spoken to athletes ranging from Serena Williams to Michael Jordan about how they approached the ends of their careers. 'My whole world came crashing down because my whole life has been about that sport,'" he told the magazine. Hamilton said he's learned that preparation, or the lack thereof, is a major factor in how an athlete's retirement goes. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Lewis Hamilton, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Hamilton, he's, Brad Pitt, Joseph Kosinski, you'll Organizations: GQ, CNBC, Ferrari

☆ How an activist started a chocolate company that's bringing in $162 million a year
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If Tony's Chocolonely founder Teun van de Keuken had his way, he would've ended up behind bars long before he created his popular chocolate company. Fueling slavery by knowingly purchasing a chocolate bar made with illegal child labor. Nearly 20 years later Tony's Chocolonely is not only one of the most popular chocolate brands in van de Keuken's native Netherlands, it is known around the world. "[We've shown] you can be a successful chocolate company doing it the right way, in an ethical way." For the full story of how Tony's Chocolonely went from a stunt to a global brand, check out CNBC Make It's video.

Persons: Tony's, Teun van de Keuken, would've, van de Keuken, We've, Douglas Lamont, Tony's Chocolonely Organizations: Target, Walmart, CNBC Locations: Dutch, van de, Netherlands

☆ Non-members will no longer be able to buy Costco's iconic $1.50 hot dog combo
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Starting next month, you might need to pay $60 for access to Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog. That's because the wholesale retailer will soon be barring non-members from dining at a number of its food courts. Though shopping at Costco and enjoying the chain's deals and discounts has always required an annual membership, the food court has traditionally been open to the public. Sign up for CNBC's new online course How to Earn Passive Income Online to learn about common passive income streams, tips to get started and real-life success stories. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Rich Galanti Organizations: Costco, CNBC Locations: Issaquah , Washington

☆ Trader Joe's has raised the price of one of its most popular products for the first time in over 20 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

One of Trader Joe's most popular products has just gotten its first-ever price increase. The popular grocery store chain recently raised the price of its individually-sold bananas by roughly 20%, to 23 cents from 19 cents. Trader Joe's bananas have cost 19 cents apiece since the chain first started selling them individually back in 2001. The never-changing price tag became a selling point for the fruit, with signage at some Trader Joe's locations boasting about the store's refusal to increase the cost of potassium-rich produce. The 19-cent bananas have proved so popular over the years that they recently made the Trader Joe's Product Hall of Fame.

Persons: we've, romaine, Joe's, Dan Bane, Bane, Sonny, they've Organizations: Hall of Fame, CNBC

☆ A top Costco executive just gave an update on the fate of the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Since 1985, there have been two constants at Costco: Richard Galanti has been chief financial officer and the famous hot dog and soda combo has cost $1.50. Last week one of those finally changed, and it wasn't the price of the hot dog. During a 2022 earnings call, he joked that "lightning just struck me" after he was asked if the hot dog would raise its prices. Indeed, Galanti told Bloomberg that "the Costco culture is to keep it simple." "We generate more money than we need every year," he told Bloomberg.

Persons: Richard Galanti, Galanti, Reagan, I'm Organizations: Costco, Bloomberg, CNBC

☆ An exploding star nova is due to show up in our skies soon. Here's how to spot it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA nearby exploding star is due to offer a spectacular show that could outshine our North Star this year. The star, which is 3,000 light-years from Earth, is expected to burst in a gigantic explosion — known as a nova — in the coming months. This cosmic blast happens when a tiny white dwarf — the core of a dead star — is locked in the orbit of a giant red star. An artist's impression of a white dwarf exploding near a red giant. Nearby is an arc of four visible stars called the Corona Borealis.

Persons: —, Bradley Schaefer, NASA's, Schaefer, Vega, Pons, Brooks Organizations: Service, Star, NASA, Business, Louisiana State University, New York Times, NASA's Goddard Space Flight, Times, Corona, Canada Locations: Canada

☆ Mindy Kaling on her morning routine, resistance to email and best advice Oprah ever gave her
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"I never know what's going to hit and what's going to be a miss. Below, Kaling shares her morning routine, the downsides of email, as well as the best advice Oprah ever gave her. Mindy Kaling's coffee-free morning routineDespite juggling numerous TV and film projects, Kaling doesn't use caffeine to fuel her creativity. Instead, Kaling gets her boost from working out first thing in the morning. The drawbacks of emailFor Kaling, email is a blessing for managing her busy schedule.

Persons: Mindy Kaling, Kaling, Oprah, Mindy Kaling's, I've, Dave J Hogan Organizations: College Girls, CNBC, Sharpie, Getty

The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. The large numbers mean Filipinos are disproportionately exposed to the dangers posed by Houthis targeting ships in the Red Sea. Two Filipino crew members remain in Djibouti to receive medical treatment. Most of the Filipino crew members on board returned to Manila on Tuesday, reuniting with their families after their ordeal at sea. It’s very painful for us, especially for the families,” Mark Dagohoy, one of the ship’s crew members, told journalists after their return.

Persons: It’s, “ There’s, ”, Eduardo de Vega, Israel, Houthis, “, Al, ” Houthi, Nasr Al, Din Amer, De Vega, de Vega, They’re, Mohammed Al, it’s, Ray Car, Abraham Ungar, Eloisa Lopez, Houthi, Yahya Sarea, ” Mark Dagohoy, Celine Alkhaldi, Paul P, Murphy Organizations: CNN, Galaxy Leader, Houthi Military Media, Reuters, Philippines, Yemeni, Nippon, Ray, Ray Car Carriers, Ambrey Analytics, Ambrey, Indian Navy, Manila International Airport, “, Liberian, Financial Times, Oaktree Locations: Filipino, Gaza, Red, Romanian, Iran, Yemen, Cairo, Philippines, Aden, Saudi, Hodeidah, Suez, Africa, Bab, Mandab, United States, Britain, Djibouti, Manila

☆ Trader Joe's viral $3 mini tote bags will soon be back in stock—here's what to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Fans of Trader Joe's won't need to resort to an eBay auction to get their hands on the chain's new mini tote bags. The $2.99 canvas bags quickly became a viral sensation when they were released earlier this month, with shoppers snatching them off shelves as soon as they were made available. The totes — which are just a slightly smaller version of Trader Joe's classic canvas bag — have been so popular that some Trader Joe's locations even put limits on how many bags customers could purchase. "We had actually hundreds of thousands of bags come in and go out within a week," he said. The popular bags come in four colors: green, red, yellow and blue.

Persons: Joe's, Matt Sloan, Sloan Organizations: eBay, CNBC

☆ Christopher Nolan earned nearly $100 million from 'Oppenheimer' box office and Oscar success: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Christopher Nolan didn't just get Oscar gold for "Oppenheimer," he also made a whole lot of green. "Oppenheimer" — which took home seven Academy Awards this weekend, including Best Picture — earned more than $950 million at the global box office, buoyed in part by its 70-millimeter IMAX release. Nolan's earnings were boosted by box office escalators as well as bonuses for winning both Best Director and Best Picture, according to the report. Reports of Nolan's payday arrived on the heels of a Forbes report that Margot Robbie took home $78 million in gross earnings thanks largely to the massive success of "Barbie", which raked in nearly $1.5 billion at the box office. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Christopher Nolan didn't, Oppenheimer, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, Margot Robbie Organizations: Variety, Forbes, CNBC

☆ How NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman led the league out of crisis to revive women's soccer
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, speaks during a panel on women's professional soccer at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas on Feb. 10, 2024. In 2019, Berman became the first female deputy commissioner of a men's professional sports league, joining the National Lacrosse League. Taking the fieldBerman took the helm at the women's soccer league after allegations were made of emotional abuse and sexual misconduct across several teams. She also brought the first-ever million-dollar prize pool to U.S. women's soccer. She's also lured big-name investors, selling them on her new vision for professional women's soccer.

Persons: Jessica Berman, Omar Vega, Berman, Gary Bettman, Sally Yates, Yates, She's, lister Natalie Portman, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Patrick Mahomes, Eli Manning, Kevin Durant, Carli Lloyd, Sofia Huerta, Delanie Sheehan, Ben Nichols, Sportico Organizations: National Women’s Soccer League, Hilton Anatole, Getty, New, National Women's Soccer League, CNBC, National Hockey League, NHL, National Lacrosse League, U.S, Chicago Red Stars, Portland Thorns, Hollywood, Seattle, NY Gotham FC, Women's Soccer League, Snapdragon, Amazon, Angel City FC Locations: Dallas, New York City, NJ, San Diego, Angeles

☆ Amazon's secret war on Android: The company has a plan to cure Alexa's addiction to Google's operating system.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Amazon's Alexa division is cutting costs across the board, having laid off thousands of employees and reshuffled projects over the past 18 months. Vega is a "new portable operating system for consumer electronics developed by Amazon," the document explained. Tech newsletter Lowpass previously reported on some parts of the new Vega OS. Feature parity gapThe feature parity gap between Amazon's own Alexa devices and third-party voice-assistants using Alexa has long been a problem, both internally and externally, according to the people familiar. Not off Android entirelyWith the new Vega OS, Amazon is reducing its reliance on the Android-based Fire OS.

Persons: Panos Panay, Andy Jassy, Jeff Bezos, Vega, Dave Limp, Alexa, It's Organizations: Alexa, Business, Software, BI, Amazon, Amazon's, Tech, Google, Blue, Washington Post, Vega

☆ Before 'Barbie', Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig was rejected by every writing program she applied to
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The 40-year-old multihyphenate has been nominated for four Academy Awards, once for directing "Lady Bird" and three times for her writing. "I got rejected from every graduate school I applied to," she once said in an appearance on the "Employee of the Month" podcast. The challenge of breaking into the industry also had another side effect: for years, Gerwig was hesitant to negotiate her salary. In a 2020 interview with CNBC Make It, she said she worried about asking "for too much." Regardless of whether she takes home a statuette for "Barbie", Gerwig isn't facing much rejection these days.

Persons: Greta Gerwig, Barbie, Frances Ha, Joe Swanberg's, Hanna, Gerwig, didn't Organizations: Yale, Juilliard, NYU, CNBC, Netflix Locations: Hollywood

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