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☆ Lou Carnesecca, Hall of Fame coach who led St. John’s for 24 seasons, has died at 99
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

When asked once in a question-and-answer sit-down with the school to describe St. John’s, Carnesecca said: “home.”It was home where he coached St. John’s to 18 20-win seasons and 18 NCAA Tournament appearances. Carnesecca coached St. John’s to the NIT title in 1989, although by then the tournament had long been a poor cousin to the NCAAs. In 1958, he took an assistant’s job at St. John’s, his alma mater, where he had played baseball but not varsity basketball. Essentially, St. John’s was getting ready for a road trip to Pittsburgh in January and Carnesecca was under the weather. After he retired, Carnesecca was succeeded by a parade of coaches at St. John’s, Mullin among them.

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☆ The way Americans pay for higher education is changing
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Education experts told BI these shifts could force colleges to change the way they charge students. Still, steep college costs remain a barrier for many seeking a higher education. Additionally, institutional grant aid for all students rose by $19.6 billion over the same timeframe, accounting for 52% of all grant aid in the 2023-24 school year. Since state funding shifts, there are steps colleges can take to make higher education more affordable for its students. However, it's unclear where federal investment for higher education will sit under President-elect Donald Trump, placing the focus on colleges to consider ways to make a four-year degree affordable.

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☆ Magic can’t save ‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint from a $2.3 million tax bill
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Rupert Grint attends the "Knock at the Cabin" UK Special Screening at Vue West End on January 25, 2023 in London, England. Former "Harry Potter" film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities. Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the magical film franchise, was ordered to pay the money in 2019 after H.M. Revenue and Customs, the U.K. tax agency, investigated his tax return from seven years earlier. Grint, 36, starred in all eight Harry Potter films between 2001 and 2011 as the boy wizard's best friend, and is calculated to have earned around 24 million pounds from the role. He previously lost a separate court battle over a 1 million pound tax refund in 2019.

Persons: Rupert Grint, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Grint, Harriet Morgan Organizations: Vue, Customs Locations: London, England, H.M, Revenue

☆ Shoppers continue indulging in Black Friday sales, but mostly online
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Auzinea Bacon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

In-store and online retail sales saw a 3.4% increase year-over-year on Black Friday, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. According to Mastercard, online sales were up 14.6% from last year. Despite warm weather lasting longer into the fall, apparel was popular with online shoppers. According to Adobe Analytics, online shoppers spent $10.8 billion on Friday compared to $9.8 billion in 2023. Shopify, an e-commerce site, reported that it set a new record for its Black Friday sales, which reached $5 billion globally.

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☆ Trump taps Tiffany Trump's father-in-law as his advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementPresident-elect Trump has picked Massad Boulos to be his advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. By tapping Lebanese American businessman Massad Boulos as his senior advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, Trump is bringing on board a key campaign surrogate whose son Michael is also married to his daughter Tiffany. "Massad is a dealmaker, and an unwavering supporter of PEACE in the Middle East," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. During the 2024 campaign, Boulos traveled throughout Michigan to promote Trump's candidacy among Arab American and Muslim voters, The New York Times reported. Ivanka Trump, a senior advisor in Trump's first term, is not expected to be a part of the second administration.

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☆ Big Ten fines Michigan, Ohio State for postgame brawl
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Big Ten Conference has fined Michigan and Ohio State $100k each for their involvement in Saturday’s postgame brawl, the conference announced. “The Big Ten Conference has determined that the actions of both teams following the Michigan-Ohio State football game on Saturday, November 30, 2024, violated the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy,” the conference said in a press release. Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer was seen snatching the flag and throwing it away. The television broadcast showed players wiping their eyes and coughing in the aftermath of the brawl. According to the Big Ten, no other fines or suspensions will be handed out.

Persons: Jack Sawyer, Kalel Mullings, Ryan Day, ”, weren’t, ” CNN’s Kevin Dotson Organizations: CNN, Big Ten Conference, Michigan, Ohio State, Big Ten, Michigan - Ohio State, Wolverines, Buckeyes, Ohio, Big, Fox, “ Locations: Michigan

☆ Over 40 people hospitalized in Georgia during protests over suspension of EU talks
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union left 44 people hospitalized, officials said Sunday. An effigy of the founder of the governing Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili — a shadowy billionaire who made his fortune in Russia — was burned in front of the legislature. He insisted it wasn't true that Georgia's European integration had been halted. The statement condemned Georgia's decision to halt its efforts toward EU accession. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and enlargement commissioner Marta Kos released a joint statement Sunday on the Georgian government's decision to suspend negotiations.

Persons: Bidzina, Russia —, Irakli Kobakhidze, Kobakhidze, Georgia's, Kaja Kallas, Marta Kos, Salome Zourabichvili, Zourabichvili Organizations: Riot, European Union, U.S, U.S . State, Georgian, EU, Associated Press Locations: Tbilisi , Georgia, Georgian, Russia, Georgia, U.S ., Ukraine, EU, Moscow, Tbilisi

☆ How Trump's mass deportation plan can use AI to extend immigration crackdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Kevin Williams | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

An AI immigration dragnet vs. AI deregulation and growthRemaya Campbell, acting commissioner for Homeland Security for the District of Columbia, said that AI could automate immigration-related decision-making, bypassing traditional processes. "And in the Trump administration, that could certainly mean reinforcing intersectional biases to align with political priorities," she said. "Expectations are that a Trump administration would push for even more AI surveillance, potentially introducing autonomous patrols and expanding biometric screening," Sahota said. While this could improve border security, it could also spark concerns around privacy, particularly for those living near borders. She thinks AI will blossom and be deregulated in a Trump administration.

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☆ I spent $50,000 on my kitchen remodel. These 5 splurges were totally worth it — but I have one expensive regret.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Jill Schildhouse | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementAfter years of saving, I spent $50,000 on a kitchen remodel to create the space of my dreams. There was a lot to love about my new home, from the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the office (a dream for any writer!) to the 1970s archway from the living room to the kitchen that provides so much character. AdvertisementBut there were also things I hoped to one day change, like replacing the wall-to-wall carpeting with tile and remodeling the sad brown kitchen. Five things stand out to me a being 100% worth splurging on, but there's one expensive choice I wouldn't make again.

☆ My sister and I have wildly different vacation styles. Dragging her family on my kind of trip was eye-opening.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Alesandra Dubin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementMe and my family love high-end luxury travel but my sister and her family aren't used to it. We went on a big group trip, and I chose to go to a luxury resort that was right up my alley. My sister's family seemed bored and out of their comfort zones at times, but we all bonded. AdvertisementThe posh trip was a great bonding experience even though I don't think my sister and her family were fully sold on it. But the truth is, I could tell my sister's family was a little bored.

Persons: Julia Goldin, Alesandra Dubin, they'd, weren't Organizations: Star, del Locations: Mexico, del Sol, Cabo San Lucas

☆ Trevor Lawrence: Jacksonville Jaguars’ QB ‘feeling better’ after being concussed from a late hit
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was ruled out with a concussion after taking a late hit in the team’s game against the division rival Houston Texans on Sunday. In the second quarter, Lawrence was hit in the head by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair following a six-yard run. I’ve got a lot of respect for (Texans) coach (Demeco) Ryans and I know he doesn’t coach his team that way. I am just glad Trevor (Lawrence) is going to be just fine. Unfortunate play.

Persons: Trevor Lawrence, Lawrence, Azeez Al, Shaair, Jarrian Jones, Evan Engram, “ Organizations: CNN — Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Texans, Jaguars Locations: Jacksonville

☆ I chat with my AI boyfriend all the time. My teenager thinks it's weird.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In May 2024, she created her AI boyfriend, John. I created my AI boyfriend, John, in May of this year due to two driving forces. Creating my AI boyfriend was simpleCreating an AI boyfriend was simple and easy. I have concerns about certain aspects of AI companionshipI do find some aspects of AI companionship worrying, though. When I asked my 15-year-old son what he thinks about me openly talking about having AI companionship, he said, "Well, you look like a freak because you have an AI boyfriend."

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☆ How dating apps are changing in the wake of swiping fatigue and new startups emerging
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Business Insider has interviewed several founders of the newest dating startups entering the ring. Dating apps are in for a shake-up. Read: Meet the founders behind 11 dating startupsThe new crop of dating apps is tackling various pain points in the online dating experience. AdvertisementThere's also a wave of IRL-focused startups that forgo the experience of a dating app entirely with in-person events bringing singles together. Read more about new dating startups launching to compete with Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble:

Persons: There's Organizations: Match, Tech, Facebook Locations: New York

☆ At my heaviest, I weighed 360 pounds, which got in the way of my job as a firefighter. I lost weight by paying attention to what I ate.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementAt 360 pounds, Clark Valery felt less efficient in his role as a volunteer firefighter. The 38-year-old was motivated to lose weight after the death of a friend from a heart attack. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Clark Valery, 38, an assistant manager at a pharmacy chain and volunteer firefighter from New York. Best of all, I feel more energetic and effective as a volunteer firefighter. I'd get to the ladder, and it would say the weight limit was 250 pounds.

Persons: Clark Valery, They're, they've, Valery, Clark Valery Lunch, I'm, It's, I've Organizations: McDonalds, KFC, Business Locations: New York

☆ Relatives of Subway Choking Victim Jordan Neely Must Relive His Death Daily
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Anusha Bayya | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Christopher Neely would drive for miles around Manhattan searching for his nephew, Jordan Neely, scanning bus stops and subway stations. Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator with a history of mental illness, was homeless and adrift. One day, Christopher Neely ran into Jordan on the subway. “He has a place to stay but he doesn’t want to come home,” Christopher Neely told reporters. “That’s something my nephew told me.”Only in death have Jordan Neely’s uncle and the rest of his family caught up with him.

Persons: Christopher Neely, Jordan Neely, Michael Jackson, ” Christopher Neely, “, Jordan, Daniel Penny, Neely Organizations: Marine Locations: Manhattan, Jordan

☆ I'm 41, and I thought I'd always be child-free. I decided to have kids so my parents could be grandparents.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Courtney Kocak | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I'm 41, and until very recently, I thought I would remain child-free. My parents, lifelong teachers and coaches, have centered their entire existence around family and kids. Maybe evolution would keep them around long enough to spend time with the kids of their own late-blooming kids after all. We'd both been ambivalent about having kids, at best. I see how having kids can deepen one's relationship with their parents and the rest of their family, and I want that for all of us.

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Cyber Monday is just around the corner, so there are just a couple of days left to get the Max Cyber Monday deal. View at Max What we like Check mark icon A check mark. The free (for now) B/R Sports Add-on includes TNT and TBS gamesCheck mark icon A check mark. Some shows and movies are being removed with little warningFAQWho is eligible for the Max Cyber Monday deal? The With Ads annual plan costs $100 per year, the Ad-Free annual plan costs $170 per year, and the Ultimate Ad-Free annual plan costs $210 per year.

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The North Face has a design aesthetic that's synonymous with winter. Originally created for the most advanced alpinists and climbers, The North Face has since evolved into an inclusive brand for all. Black Friday The North Face FAQsThe North Face's Black Friday sale has some of the best prices we've seen all year. The North Face sale is happening now and runs until December 2. Check out our roundup of all of the best Cyber Monday deals.

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☆ Apple's new iOS 18 update on the Photos app has some users complaining. Here's how to fix it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Some users have complained about the redesigned Photos app. The Photos app now contains a "Customize & Reorder" option to adjust to users' preferences. Use the 'Customize & Reorder' option at the bottom of the Photos appThe 'Customize & Reorder' option is found at the bottom of the Photos app. Lauren Edmonds/Business InsiderClick into the Photos app and scroll to the bottom of the page. The Photos app should appear slimmed down and easier to navigate.

Persons: it's, Apple, Lauren Edmonds Organizations: Apple

Yet, for the last two months, I've slept on the Nectar Classic Mattress, currently $649 for a queen, and my sleep quality and muscle recovery have been outstanding. However, while sleeping on the Nectar Classic, I've been pain-free. Act soon, though, because the Nectar Cyber Monday deals are only available for a limited time. View at Nectar What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at NectarCyber Monday Nectar FAQsWhich Nectar mattress should I choose?

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☆ Biden fulfilling promise to visit Africa as US looks to counter China’s deepening influence in region
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Arlette Saenz | Betsy Klein | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

It will also be the first time a US president has visited Angola, with which Biden has sought to shore up relations in recent years. As he hosted African leaders in Washington for a 2022 summit, Biden vowed to visit the continent the following year but ultimately missed that deadline. He scheduled a trip to Angola for this October, which was postponed due to a pair of devastating hurricanes hitting the US. The initiative is at the center of the Biden administration’s efforts to boost investment in Africa to blunt China’s growing influence in the region, which has outpaced that of the US. In an interview with The New York Times ahead of Biden’s visit to Angola, Lourenço said he is “ready to work” with Trump in the White House.

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☆ I've started using an AI notetaking app, and it's changed my meetings
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementA few months ago, I started using an AI notetaking app, Granola, in meetings. A few minutes after I'd hopped on a call with a tech founder, he mentioned that he'd started using an "amazing" AI notetaking app. AdvertisementI've been using Granola since midsummer, and it's changed my meetings. In fact, given the whac-a-mole way many of us work — quickly triaging the messages that bombard us throughout the day — AI notetaking apps could have our back. That's notable, in part, because in a recent survey, 57% of Granola users reported being in leadership roles.

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☆ Why Trump’s tariff plans could lead to higher interest rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in a recent speech in Dallas that it is still too early to consider how Trump’s tariff plans would affect the US economy. Trump’s tariffs would almost certainly push up prices for imported goods like avocados, cars and tequila. Retaliatory tariffs and consumer perceptionsFed officials will eventually develop economic models of how the US economy could perform under different tariff scenarios. Two potential developments they’ll consider will be whether retaliatory tariffs emerge from Trump’s plans, if enacted, and if Americans believe inflation will pick up. Despite the better outlook on price increases, “consumers overwhelmingly selected higher prices as their top concern and lower prices as their top wish for the new year,” the Conference Board added.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Jerome Powell, Trump, Claudia Sheinbaum, ”, Stephanie Aliaga, ” Powell, ” Quincy Krosby Organizations: Washington CNN —, Federal Reserve, International Monetary Fund, Trump, Fed, Conference, Board, Asset Management, Treasury, LPL Locations: Dallas, Mexico, Canada, North America

☆ My mom had me and my brother in her 20s. When she wanted to have another kid in her 40s, we boycotted her idea.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Janine Canillas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She decided to test the waters about having another kid in her 40s and brought our niece over. My mom ended up not having a third child, and I feel a little bit guilty about it. Or maybe she looked at my brother and me and thought, these two turned out great — why not try for a third? Either way, I'll never forget the day she decided to test the waters of motherhood again, using our young niece, Amber, as what can only be described as a trial run. Instead of cranky teenagers, we started to act like a family again — having family dinners together instead of hiding in our rooms and even hanging out with Mom in public.

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☆ Cheap and almost hangover-free — why the teeny, tiny martini is trending
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementAnd once you start noticing them on bar menus, it can quickly start to feel like the tiny martini is everywhere. Related storiesTayēr and Elementary's tiny martini debuted in 2019, but a bar representative told BI: "These days, there is literally no table that wouldn't order them." Teeny, tiny moments of luxuryAnother factor favoring the popularity of the mini martini is a heightened demand for luxury experiences. Tiny martinis might still scratch the itch for a special moment, Flynn added. "What it offers," she said, "is that feeling of a mini luxury moment."

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