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☆ King Charles makes first appearance since son Harry's book
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

ABOYNE, Scotland, Jan 12 (Reuters) - King Charles made his first public appearance on Thursday since the release of his son Prince Harry's tell-all memoir and accompanying TV interviews in which he made a series of accusations against the British royal family. In his book "Spare", Harry divulges that he had begged his father not to marry his second wife Camilla, now the queen consort. The book also delivered numerous other revelations, including that elder brother and heir to the throne William had knocked him over during a heated argument. Later on Thursday, William and his wife Kate, who he also criticises in his book, will make their first appearances since the memoir's release. So far, neither Buckingham Palace nor any of the royals have commented on Harry's disclosures.

☆ In the era of online scams, here's how to not get tricked when starting a digital business
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

An entrepreneurship professor shares her advice on avoiding potential online scams. Business coaches — a community that's also growing on social media — provide guidance and mentorship. Meanwhile, "business opportunities," which often focus on instant financial success, "have a more significant potential for abuse," Franklin said. "Business opportunities are focused on a financial outcome in a relatively short period," Franklin said. It becomes especially important to verify all claims and customer reviews for potential coaches.

2022 is the second year of a long journey to pay off my student loans and credit card debt. I also made a payment plan with credit card companies to stop my debt from accruing compound interest. I racked up over $20,000 of credit card debt, then rage-quit my job without a backup plan. Before the refinance, from January 2022 to July 2022, the minimum payment on my private student loans was $670. Here are the three crucial steps I took to pay down nearly $11,000 worth of debt in one year.

☆ SoulCycle founders gear up to launch Peoplehood, which they describe as 'modern medicine for the loneliness epidemic'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

While the company has been in beta mode, Cutler and Rice are not disclosing pricing until launch. "We realized that connection should be its own product," Rice told the Times. "It feels therapeutic, but it's not therapy," Rice told the Times in response. Julie Rice (left) and Elizabeth Cutler Courtesy of SoulCycleSimilar to SoulCycle, Rice and Cutler also intend to sell Peoplehood merchandise, including apparel, tote bags, and prayer candles, the New York Times reported. Cutler and Rice, along with fellow co-founder Ruth Zukerman, opened the first SoulCycle location in New York City in 2006.

☆ This woman lives debt-free in a tiny home village – and found a new type of family
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The owners of the community said about 70% of its residents are single women over 45. The home was designed by Incredible Tiny Homes, which made some adjustments to the property at Runyon's request. Runyon is one of several residents able to go largely debt-free by living in low-cost dwellings made by Incredible Tiny Homes. Incredible Tiny HomesRandy Jones, the owner of Incredible Tiny Homes, began building a tiny home community which has grown into a thriving village of more than 170 people. He now makes hundreds of tiny homes a year.

☆ Exclusive: US says Russia's Wagner Group bought North Korean weapons for Ukraine war
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Steve Holland | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"We can confirm that North Korea has completed an initial arms delivery to Wagner, which paid for the equipment. Last month, North Korea delivered infantry rockets and missiles into Russia for use by Wagner," the official said, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity. The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled new curbs on technology exports to the Wagner Group in a bid to further choke off supplies to the contractor. The Wagner Group, staffed by veterans of the Russian armed forces, has fought in Libya, Syria, the Central African Republic and Mali, among other countries. "It is apparent that Wagner is emerging as a rival power center to the Russian military and other Russian ministries," the official said.

Seven decades ago, Carol Aird and Therese Belivet went on a second date. The film earned six Academy Award nominations and the enduring adoration of queer women the world over, who have dubbed Dec. 21 “Carol Day,” and the holiday season “Carol Season.”One of the best ways to celebrate? ‘Carol’ is that magic for the sapphic community.”Watching “Carol” has also been a holiday tradition for Kaina Dominguez, the founder of The Bush Films, a queer film festival with screenings throughout the year. Queer women-centered site Autostraddle once had a “30 Days of Carol” event, where it posted 30 articles about “Carol” in as many days, and one of its writers also watched “Carol” on a 24-hour endless loop. And then there is ‘Carol,’ braving the tsunamis of ‘business/industry requirements’ and telling the tale of love with sensitivity and honesty.”

☆ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, high-functioning depression and why ‘checking in’ isn’t enough
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Randi-Richardson-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Randi Richardson | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

High-functioning depression is a colloquial term and not a technical clinical diagnosis, explains Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., psychologist and leading researcher on suicide in the Black community. Persistent depressive disorder is another official diagnosis that, for some patients, may include high-functioning depression, Walker says. But she also stresses that because high-functioning depression is not a technical diagnosis, she’s hesitant to say they’re the same. But a 2021 study indicates the Black suicide rate is likely higher than documented because the manner of death is often misclassified. If you’re concerned about a loved one attempting suicide, Walker notes that anxiety is “as strong a predictor” as depression.

☆ 8 people share how they use Facebook groups to score freebies and market their businesses
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Sonah Lee-Lassiter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Users turn to these groups for career advice, upcycling belongings, parenting tips, and even to market their small businesses. Learning new thingsCassier Weiner is in more than 50 mostly hobby-based Facebook groups. Sarah Dahan, an online community strategist, said the root of a thriving community online and offline is maintaining a consistent value system. Facebook doing its partJonathan Twombly runs a real-estate business through his Facebook group "Multifamily Investment Community," which has about 12,000 members. "Facebook groups are very underutilized by people my age," Kim said.

But they fear a harsh new anti-gay law passed by Russian lawmakers will leave them little choice. As the Kremlin prepared to finalize the expansion of the 2013 discriminatory anti-gay law, members of the LGBTQ community in Russia told CNN they feared the uncertain future ahead. Activists say a new legislative package that beefs up an existing anti-gay law is a threat to LGBTQ people in Russia. And it’s just reducing the space within which a non-heterosexual existence can comfortably take place in Russia,” Healey told CNN. Yulia Alyoshina, Russia's first transgender politician, said the new law was discriminatory and would make life tougher for Russia's LGBTQ community.

☆ A family shares Alzheimer's on social media
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Now, in what doctors say are the final stages of her Alzheimer’s disease, Betty Pettit has found new ways to share the love on TikTok. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition involving parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “It was just such a beautiful, pure moment,” Josh Pettit said. Despite its prevalence, Josh Pettit said that comments on his videos show that a lot of people may not have an accurate idea of what Alzheimer’s is like. It began with smaller things like moving things around and repeating herself, Josh Pettit said.

☆ Long Covid's financial devastation: $8,000 in credit card debt, ruined retirement plans
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

More than a third of respondents said their income had gone down as a result of long Covid. "Long Covid is as much part of the pandemic as is the acute phase, during which the government went to great lengths to treat people and save lives," said Oved Amitay, president of the Long Covid Alliance, an advocacy group. Of the long Covid patients she has seen, only 2 out of 50 who have applied for SSDI have been approved so far, she said. Sharon Sunders long Covid patient"They may not have the resources to go through the process," Verduzco-Gutierrez said. 'There's a tidal wave of us coming'Sunders wishes the Biden administration would do more to help those financially struggling with long Covid.

☆ I help brides get in shape for their weddings with an online-only business — here's how I set it up and keep raking in clients
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Stephanie Thomas is a bridal personal trainer in Maryland who offers all her services virtually. I'm a bridal personal trainer, certified health coach, and the owner of Stephanie Thomas Fitness, which I officially launched in 2019. Prior to my rebrand, I was a general women's fitness coach and helped women through personal training and yoga classes. The newsletter includes a motivational message, a weekly blog post feature, a recipe of the week, and a feature of one of my favorite wedding, fitness, or lifestyle products. Rebecca runs an online-coaching community for women in business called Badass Business Co, and signing up was one of the best decisions I've made.

☆ ‘I wanted to resume my transition at all costs.’ Trans Ukrainians uprooted by war struggle to continue treatment
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Ivana Kottasová | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

But for Eric and many other trans people, the war has also made it much more difficult to be who they are. HRT can be used by trans women, trans men and non-binary people to make their physical appearance more aligned with their gender identity. Anastasiia Yeva Domani is the co-founder of Cohort, a Ukrainian trans rights group. While trans Ukrainians still experience negative attitudes in some spaces, for example in shelters housing families, according to COHORT, the discriminatory Russian rhetoric has pushed more Ukrainians to speak up. The group launched a hotline for LGBTQ+ Ukrainians and opened an LGBTQ+ friendly shelter.

☆ 'Hear it from us': Netflix documentary of UK royals Harry and Meghan to air
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Michael Holden | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

says Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in a trailer released on Thursday for the Netflix documentary series about Britain's Prince Harry and his wife. "Harry & Meghan. Later he is shown saying: "I had to do everything I could to protect my family." At the end Harry is shown throwing his head back while Meghan wipes away tears. Although no official release date has been given for the six-part documentary, media have widely reported it will air on Dec. 8.

☆ Rishi Sunak says racism must be confronted after Buckingham Palace aide controversy
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that the country had made progress in tackling racism but that it was "never done" and must still be confronted, following a controversy involving Prince William's godmother. when she attended an event hosted by King Charles's wife Camilla, the queen consort, on Tuesday. British media identified the royal aide as Lady Susan Hussey, the 83-year-old godmother of King Charles's son and heir Prince William. Speaking to Sky News, Sunak declined to comment on the incident directly but said he had experienced racism growing up in Britain. "The racism I experienced as a kid and a young person I don't think would happen today because our country's made incredible progress in tackling racism," he said.

LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - A member of the British royal family's household has left her role after making "unacceptable and deeply regrettable" comments about race and nationality to a woman at a grand reception at Buckingham Palace, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Ngozi Fulani, who was born in Britain and works for a domestic abuse support group, wrote on Twitter that the royal aide had repeatedly asked her: "What part of Africa are you from?" In this instance, unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments have been made," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said in a statement. Last year, a senior royal source said Buckingham Palace had not done enough on diversity, although it has been endeavouring to boost the number of staff from ethnic minorities. "We have reached out to Ngozi Fulani on this matter, and are inviting her to discuss all elements of her experience in person if she wishes," the palace spokesperson said.

☆ Japan PM Kishida plans to sack internal affairs minister Terada, Yomiuri reports
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

TOKYO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to sack internal affairs minister Minoru Terada, Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday, the third cabinet minister to leave in under a month in a fresh blow for Kishida's battered support ratings. Kishida told a news conference in Bangkok on Saturday he would make a decision on Terada as needed, adding "cabinet ministers must fulfill their obligations to explain." The suspected killer has said his mother was bankrupted by the church and has blamed Abe for promoting it. The LDP has acknowledged many lawmakers have ties to the church but that there is no organisational link to the party. Further damage came from the resignation of justice minister Yasuhiro Hanashi last week for comments seen as making light of his work responsibilities, specifically signing off on executions.

☆ Third Japanese cabinet minister in a month resigns in blow to PM
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Elaine Lies | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

TOKYO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Japan's internal affairs minister resigned on Sunday in connection with a funding scandal, becoming the third cabinet member to leave in less than a month in a severe blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's already shaky support. Internal affairs minister Minoru Terada tendered his resignation to Kishida after media reports the premier was preparing to sack him. Kishida said he had accepted Terada's resignation in order to prioritise parliamentary debate, including discussions on a second extra budget for the fiscal year ending in March. Asked about the fact that three ministers have resigned since Oct. 24, Kishida said he would like to apologise. Hanashi and Terada's resignations are likely to be especially painful because they were members of Kishida's faction in the LDP.

☆ United Airlines to pay $305,000 to a Buddhist pilot who refused to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

United Airlines will pay $305,000 to a Buddhist pilot who refused to attend AA on religious grounds. United agreed to accommodate staff from non-Christian faiths in its program in the future. A step to regaining the certification in United's HIMS occupational substance abuse treatment program involves attending AA meetings. United rejected his suggestion of using the Buddhism-based peer support group Refuge Recovery as an alternative, the commission said. To resolve the lawsuit, United will pay the pilot $305,000 in back pay and damages and reinstate him into its HIMS program while allowing him to attend a non-12-step peer recovery program.

☆ I was scared to lose my 6-figure tech job after long COVID put me in excruciating pain. Instead, I built a schedule and salary around my illness.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Fiona Lowenstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But other than that, I felt OK, and even those symptoms started to improve in June of 2020. It took me about three months to figure out that it was long COVID. In December 2020, I was improving, so I went back to work part-time, receiving a percentage of my full-time salary. I'm now on long-term disability through my company, which makes up a percentage of the rest of my salary I don't receive for my part-time work. I joined a patient-led long COVID support group that was really helpful.

☆ Rep. Sanford Bishop faces off against Republican Chris West in Georgia's 2nd Congressional District election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rep. Sanford Bishop is running against Republican Chris West in Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. The 2nd District encompasses Georgia's southwestern corner, including Albany. Georgia's longest serving congressman, Rep. Sanford Bishop, looks to fend off Republican Chris West in Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. Georgia's 2nd Congressional District candidatesBishop, first elected to Congress in 1992, hasn't faced much competition in the past. Voting history for Georgia's 2nd Congressional DistrictGeorgia's 2nd Congressional District encompasses Georgia's southwestern corner, including Albany and parts of Macon, Columbus, and Warner Robins.

☆ Casey DeSantis, Florida's 'co-governor': Rivals, friends, and former colleagues say she's the secret behind husband Ron DeSantis' meteoric rise
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Lyz Lenz | Kimberly Leonard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

Florida's first lady, Casey DeSantis, is a close confidant to her powerful husband, several people told Insider. He added, "We would not see Ron DeSantis outside of press conferences if he did not have a wife and kids." Ron DeSantis began clawing his way into the national spotlight in 2017 as a member of the US House of Representatives. She smiled wryly and said: "Everyone knows my husband, Ron DeSantis, is endorsed by President Trump, but he's also an amazing dad. "Ron DeSantis would be a very good candidate for the St. Johns county commission if he did not have Casey DeSantis in his life," Schorsch said.

Brian Kemp to become the state’s first Black governor — she’d also be the first Black woman in the country’s history to hold a governor seat. In Maryland, Rep. Anthony Brown could be the state’s first Black attorney general if he defeats Republican Michael Peroutka. Smaller historic races include Rep. Karen Bass’ bid to become Los Angeles’ first Black woman mayor. Flowers would be the first Black woman to hold the office in Alabama, and she’s already made history as the first Black woman from either major party to win the nomination for governor. If successful, she would be the first Black woman elected to the chamber in the state’s history.

☆ The Elon Musk-Twitter saga could finally be coming to end
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk’s Twitter account is displayed on the screen of an iPhone on April 26, 2022 in Paris, France. The end of the line for Elon and TwitterWhat a long strange trip it's been. That might be the best way to sum up the Elon Musk-Twitter saga that has played out over the past six-plus months. It finally appears an end is in sight*, or at least the closing of a transaction. The main issue remains how Musk will come up with the $44 billion needed to actually buy Twitter.

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