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☆ I set up a free-range playdate for kids in our area. Parents take turns watching the group, and we don't hover over them as they play.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She organized a weekly playgroup at her local play area where like-minded parents can send their kids. Parents take turns as the sole adult watching the kids from a distance as they explore and have fun. Related storiesIt also examines the trend of over-protective parents who coddle their children, often due to largely perceived dangers like abductions by strangers. Combined with too much technology, they're stopping kids from being kids. AdvertisementHaidt's book mentioned the "Let Grow" movement which advocates for kids interacting with each other with minimal parent involvement.

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☆ Buying opportunity or time to bail? What to do with gold following the postelection selloff
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( David Keller | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

First, let's recognize the strength of the uptrend in gold leading into November 2024. While the two trends were both higher in October, a post-election surge in the US Dollar appeared to signal the end of the golden era of gold in 2024. And while the long-term chart of gold remains in decent shape, the short-term reversal in recent weeks has pushed gold stocks down to key price support. Now the GDX is testing its 200-day moving average, which also represents a 50% retracement of the 2024 bull phase. In terms of a longer-term inflection point for gold, it's all about finding signs of accumulation.

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☆ Sweden wants to be the first country to trademark its name: 'We'd prefer if there were only one'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sweden wants to be the first country to trademark its name. Visit Sweden said it intends to protect the country's identity and prevent travel mix-ups. AdvertisementSweden wants to become the first country to trademark its name. "We're flattered that others want to be called Sweden, but we'd prefer if there were only one," Susanne Andersson, CEO of Visit Sweden, said in the press release. Representatives for Visit Sweden told Business Insider it does not have a timeframe of when it believes the process will be complete.

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☆ My 11-year-old walked less than a mile away from home. I was arrested and charged with reckless conduct.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A stranger called the cops, concerned he might be in danger, though he said he was OK.Patterson was charged with reckless conduct. AdvertisementThe sheriff's deputy asked if I knew that my youngest son, Soren, who was about to turn 11, was alone in our downtown area. It turned out he'd walked just under a mile from our house in the woods where he's homeschooled. The deputy wanted to know why he was there, how he got there, and why I didn't know where he was. I was annoyed with Soren for going into town without telling me or other family members first, but I wasn't panicking.

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☆ Did you need another reminder that Donald Trump watches TV? Here you go
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But some people still seem surprised to see Trump nominate Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. It's a reminder that while Twitter — and Elon Musk — is influencing Trump, he's also a very, very big TV guy. Here's one clue: Trump has just nominated a Fox News host, Pete Hegseth, to be his secretary of defense. Mr. Musk has also attended at least one national security meeting with Mr. Trump alongside the likes of Stephen Miller, a top aide, and Donald Trump Jr., according to a person briefed on the meeting. But for now, both things can be true: Donald Trump has both Twitter and TV on his mind — even if he's actually watching only one of them.

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☆ My husband and I moved from the US to Canada 13 years ago. We love the free healthcare and the friends we've made.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Lygia Navarro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementI've lived in Canada for more than a decade, and though it's not perfect, I prefer it to the US. Traveling in Canada can be more expensive, but my husband and I have found ways to make it work. Add on the promise of Canadian healthcare, and we were close to nirvana. After living for more than a decade in Canada, we've come to realize that the country is far from perfect. AdvertisementI prefer living in Canada to the United StatesCanada's healthcare system is a big attraction for many in the US.

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☆ Amgen stock falls as analysts mull over weight loss drug’s bone density data
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Shares of Amgen fell more than 7% Tuesday as analysts chewed over bone density loss data from an early-stage trial on its experimental weight loss injection, MariTide. Amgen did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the dataThe drug is a promising potential competitor in the weight loss drug market. "On one hand, patients could naturally lose bone mineral density during weight loss treatment," Brayer wrote. But Brayer said, "on the other hand, this could be a non-starter because there seems to be a dose-dependent increase" in bone mineral density loss. Amgen is also aware of the "hypothetical concern" of bone mineral density loss, Yee said, citing the firm's discussions with management.

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☆ Honeywell jumps on activist push for a breakup. Here's our plan for the stock now
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The news Activist hedge fund Elliott Management on Tuesday disclosed a more-than-$5 billion stake in Honeywell —arguing the industrial conglomerate should consider a breakup. Elliott's position in Honeywell is its largest ever in a single stock, according to Bloomberg News, which first reported the activist's plans. The crux of Elliott's plan is a separation of Honeywell's aerospace and automation businesses into standalone companies. Honeywell's stock is up nearly 32% over the past five years compared with a 92% gain for the broader S & P 500 . Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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☆ My best friend and I gave our daughters the same name. We hoped it would strengthen their bond.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Dana Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My best friend and I both named our daughters Annika. AdvertisementI met my best friend back in 2005 when I ran a Seattle-based indie music website, and she played in my favorite band. A shared bond on the other side of the worldIt's hard to live 6,000 miles away from one of your best friends. AdvertisementBut Saundrah's daughter is tall, has an incredible sense of direction, and wakes up at 5:30 a.m. every day to get homework done. Saundrah's daughter is an extrovert, and mine is an introvert.

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☆ I went back to work 6 weeks after having a baby. My husband had to turn his schedule upside down to support mine.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Liz Bolton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Before having my baby I was working as an actor in Los Angeles. I went back to casting and working six weeks postpartum and am grateful for my husband's support. AdvertisementI went back to work when she was 6 weeks oldMy daughter was born in November, which was lucky timing. As a commercial actor, I didn't have co-workers in the traditional sense, but I did have co-auditioners. More than once, we had to come home early from a family trip so that I could make it to a shoot I'd been cast in while out of town.

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☆ My mother-in-law and I went on our first trip together. We needed it more than we realized.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

We had a great time on our trip together, and both of us needed it more than we realized. Courtesy of Terri PetersMy mother-in-law and I have different interests: I love reading and Taylor Swift, and she loves watching British detective shows, for example. We had great conversations and made lasting memoriesThe author and her mother-in-law enjoyed their time in Silver Dollar City. Courtesy of Terri PetersMy mother-in-law lost her husband in March 2022, and in March 2023, one of her three adult sons also died. I didn't realize I needed a getaway with just my mother-in-law, either.

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☆ I'm 71 and have always been happily single. I used to feel judged for enjoying time alone, including the holidays, but now I'm proud.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Related Video The surprising effects loneliness has on your brain and bodyThere's a preconception that if you're single, you're either stuck at home alone or forced to do things on your own because you don't have anyone. I consider myself single at heart, which means I'm happiest and most fulfilled when I'm not in a relationship. As I've gotten older it's flipped and I'm happy to have five or six days a week to myself, although I'm happy to do more socializing than that. AdvertisementI don't have a yearly Thanksgiving or Christmas tradition now but I've celebrated them with friends, family, and on my own. I'm happy with whichever.

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☆ Israel not in violation of U.S. law, but Gaza aid situation will be monitored: State Dept.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The United States announced Tuesday that there will be no significant policy shift towards Israel, at the conclusion of a 30-day U.S. deadline for improvement in humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza. We believe that, had it not been for U.S. intervention, these changes may not have ever taken place," said Patel. The demands and the deadline were laid out in a joint letter from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, delivered Oct. 13. If Israel wants to continue to qualify for foreign military financing under U.S. law, Blinken and Austin wrote, at least 350 trucks per day of aid must be allowed to enter the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. The letter also called on Israel to provide heightened security for humanitarian sites, and an increase in the number of humanitarian pauses to its military operations.

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☆ I'm a female breadwinner who moved to Switzerland for my Google job. Our family dynamic is not easy in a conservative culture.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Annalisa Pawlosky, an AI scientist, moved her family to Switzerland in 2020 for a new role at Google. Pawlosky is the primary breadwinner for her family and handles the mental load of her household. Family dynamics are also more traditional in Switzerland, which took some getting used to. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Annalisa Pawlosky, a 40-year-old AI research scientist at Google in Zurich. While I was at Stanford, Google asked me to start the Google Accelerated Science biochemistry and molecular biology laboratory.

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☆ I'm a wealth manager and handling my parents' estates took years. I'm leaving iron-clad legal directives for my kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ari Brojde thought his grandmother's estate would be easy, but it took nearly three years to settle. Talking ahead of time and getting iron-clad legal directives can speed up estate settlement, he said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Getting it in writing in a way that's legally binding can be impossible. That's why I'm working with professionals, including lawyers and accountants, who are experts in helping people make their intentions clear.

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☆ I moved from California to Idaho because my home state changed politically. I love my new conservative community.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Philip Wiseman and his wife moved to Idaho because they were fed up with California's politics. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Philip Wiseman, a 70-year-old retiree who moved from California to Idaho with his wife in 2021. Data compiled by Idaho officials showed 78% of voters who moved from California to Idaho registered as Republicans between 2020 and 2023. We miss our California and what California used to be. I used to love California but things changed as I got olderI moved to California when I was around 30.

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☆ I wanted my daughter to graduate from college debt-free, so I bought a storage unit business. It paid for her entire tuition.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Nancy Brier | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I bought a storage unit business, and it became so successful that it has paid for her full tuition. I didn't visualize myself shoveling out storage units full of cat toys, abandoned tires, chainsaw parts, and cheese graters. AdvertisementThat's when we looked into the storage business to help pay for her college tuition. We bought a fixer-upper mini storage businessAfter a long search, we spotted an ad for a fixer-upper mini storage business and decided to make an offer in 2020. And if life takes another unexpected turn, maybe our college graduate can use the mini storage to house a plumbing truck.

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☆ I moved my family to Puerto Rico for a job. They were miserable — and we returned to Pennsylvania after just a year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Juan Cruz Jr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I moved my family to Puerto Rico for my job — we were excited about the warm weather and beaches. Once we moved, we struggled to adjust and we felt a lot of loneliness being far from family. AdvertisementIn 2015, the opportunity to move from Pennsylvania to Puerto Rico presented itself by way of a job offer with a med-tech company. AdvertisementReally, living in Puerto Rico was a lonely experience for all of us. AdvertisementAfter about a year of stress and tension, we returned to the StatesWe lasted in Puerto Rico for about a year until my family and our belongings headed back to Pennsylvania.

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☆ I couldn't afford to move out when my boyfriend and I broke up. We're still roommates a year later because it makes works for us.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My ex and I broke up but continued living together because I couldn't afford to move out. A year later, we are still roommates after setting some boundaries and saving money. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Like most of my friends, she's still puzzled about why I live with my ex even though we broke up. Related Video How a 'hoarder's house' is deep cleanedAfter three years of dating, we broke up to pursue our own interests.

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☆ I've been with my partner for 6 years and we don't live together yet. We're not in a rush.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She and her partner live in Montana in separate homes. My partner and I have been together for six years and live apart. Related storiesI was still prioritizing myself, even when we started datingOur relationship started off pretty casual. Our relationship started off privateWe also kept our relationship private at first. My partner and I may live together one day, but nothing is solidified.

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☆ I spent $170 on 4 failed tours to see the northern lights and then finally saw them while waiting at a bus stop
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Eibhlis Gale-Coleman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I spent $170 on four failed northern-light tours, then saw the lights while waiting at a bus stop. AdvertisementSo far, I've spent about two years trying to find the best northern lights. During this period, I've spent $170 on four failed tours and gathered plenty of intel on the dos and don'ts of spotting them. The next day, while waiting at a bus stop in the city center, the northern lights appeared in colorful irony. There are ways to try to see the northern lights even if you skip toursNorthern lights can look different depending on where you are.

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☆ The youngest member of Goldman's 2024 partner class takes us inside his big day, from his call with President John Waldron to celebrating with his boss
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Feroz Khosla, part of Goldman Sachs' financing group, was named a Goldman partner on Thursday. AdvertisementFeroz Khosla was seated at his desk at Goldman Sachs' lower Manhattan headquarters when the call came in. AdvertisementGoldman Sachs partners comprise the firm's highest-ranking executives outside the C-Suite, responsible for units representing billions of dollars in business. At one point, someone leaned over and said to Khosla's wife: "Welcome to the family," he said. "Goldman Sachs was the first family that I really had when I left India," he said, adding: "Frankly, it's the only jersey I want to wear."

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☆ 'Disclaimer' has a shocking twist ending that centers on an intense sex scene. Star Leila George breaks down filming 2 very different versions of it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Star Leila George spoke to BI about filming two versions of the pivotal scene. Leila George in "Disclaimer." AdvertisementThe 'Disclaimer' ending's twist hinges on dual versions of one sex scene, both performed by Leila GeorgeLouis Partridge and Leila George in "Disclaimer." For George, it was important to know that any sex scenes she was doing were essential to the story and not gratuitous. Advertisement"Everyone is safe as long as you're following the moves that you've pre-planned," George said, likening coordinated sex scenes to fight scenes or dance scenes.

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☆ My family spent $5,000 on a 5-night vacation in Hawaii — and that's after we were able to save $7,600 on accommodations
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Jill Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family went to Hawaii and spent about $5,000 on airfare, a rental car, food, and activities. We used Disney Vacation Club points to get a villa for five nights that was valued at $7,630. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAulani, Disney's resort in Oahu's quiet Ko Olina area, has been on my family's bucket list for quite some time.

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☆ My family of 4 spent $130 to have Cracker Barrel make our Thanksgiving dinner, and I'd do it again for any holiday
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

We've made Thanksgiving dinner for decades. AdvertisementMy husband and I love to cook, but after making a full Ina Garten Thanksgiving dinner last October, I knew I wouldn't have the stamina to cook another Thanksgiving meal just a few weeks later. We'd never considered ordering our holiday meal from a restaurant, but last year, we decided to try Cracker Barrel's "heat n' serve" family dinner . For $130, I ordered a turkey-breast dinner designed to serve four to six people (plus a few extras) to pick up the morning before Thanksgiving. Here's what Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving was like for me, my husband, and two teens.

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