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☆ The 'Poor Things' choreographer breaks down that mesmerizing dance scene, which took over 12 hours to shoot
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementOne of the most joyously off-kilter scenes in Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things" starts with a declaration. Below, Business Insider spoke with "Poor Things" choreographer Constanza Macras to break down exactly how the scene came together. "I was amazed how precise the performer did the dance," Macras told Business Insider with a laugh. Advertisement"I got the script, actually the full script, and that was very nice because it wasn't just the scene," Macras said. Emma Stone filming the dance scene in "Poor Things."

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☆ I'm a former Amazon VP who once laid off a third of a startup I had helped build. Here's what I learned about handling layoffs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Ethan Evans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I once laid off one-third of the startup I had just helped to build. As a shrinking startup no longer needs to recruit, I administered the layoff as my last act and was laid off, in turn, the next day. AdvertisementThese days, we are seeing tons of layoffs, and good leaders need to be skilled at all parts of the layoff process for the sake of their team members and themselves. Most long-term leaders will go through several cycles of layoffs in their careers, and the best leaders recognize that layoffs are relatively common. I have made the call to lay off employees, and I have been laid off myself.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Ethan Evans Organizations: Operations, Amazon

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. Now, Witt will be doing those things in Kansas City for the foreseeable future. We want you in Kansas City forever.’ So it was special to see all that support and all of that love." The Royals’ previous record contract was a four-year, $82 million deal given to All-Star catcher Salvador Perez. Those deals will not only help Kansas City compete in a wide open AL Central but were important to Witt's negotiation.

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☆ Taiwan Says Trade Not Being Much Affected by Red Sea Disruptions
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Feb. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese companies are not being affected much by disruptions to the key shipping lane of the Red Sea as it has coincided with the traditional low season in demand for exporters, Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Monday. Some shipping companies have suspended transit along the Red Sea route to avoid being attacked by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi group, which has launched waves of exploding drones and missiles at vessels since November in response to Israel's military operations in Gaza. The Houthi attacks have primarily targeted container vessels moving through the Red Sea. Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen Marine said in December that ships scheduled to pass through the Red Sea would be rerouted around Africa's Cape of Good Hope. Speaking to reporters in Taipei, Wang said her ministry had spoken with 14 industry groups as well as companies to gauge the impact of the Red Sea disruptions.

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☆ Tesla owners share their tips on how to deal with extreme cold
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Grace Kay | Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewDriving an electric vehicle in the cold looks a lot different than driving a gas-powered car, but some Tesla owners — often among the most seasoned EV owners — say there are easy ways to avoid disaster. Last month, Tesla made headlines when dozens of EVs clogged a supercharging station in Chicago as Tesla owners struggled to charge in temperatures below zero degrees. AdvertisementInsider spoke with eight Tesla owners who shared some tips on how to own an EV during a bitter winter. Here's what Tesla owners say about how to deal with the cold. UCGOther Tesla owners say it's key to have a charger at home.

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☆ It's not just you — furniture is garbage these days. Here's what you can do about it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementMike Coleman has seen a lot in his five years selling vintage furniture. Reselling high-quality, vintage furniture is a growing business. taikrixel/Getty ImagesHow furniture materials got so…cheapInnovation in materials during the 20th century disrupted the furniture business. It's not just about where you look for quality furniture, but also about rethinking the decision-making process before purchasing a piece. Coleman, of Big Mike's, said even he acknowledges that in today's world, it's impossible to buy vintage 100% of the time.

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☆ Michael Fanone says Matt Gaetz's efforts to clear Trump of committing insurrection are part of his 'endless ass-kissing campaign'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

As Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz continues to circulate a drafted resolution saying former President Donald Trump didn't "engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to the enemies thereof," retired DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone isn't surprised. "It's another example of Matt Gaetz's endless ass-kissing campaign to ingratiate himself with Donald Trump," he told Business Insider Friday morning. In late January, the Daily Mail reported Gaetz's office had begun sending emails of the resolution to members of the House who've endorsed Trump's reelection campaign. Gaetz has yet to file the resolution, but Politico reported that same day it would likely be coming soon. Ultimately, he said, "I feel betrayed" by Trump supporters and legislators he said are operating out of their self-interests.

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☆ A millennial who moved from Canada to Florida said the weather and housing are great — but the politics and healthcare could push them out
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementThey decided to buy a home in the Fort Lauderdale area, and by that August, they'd said goodbye to Toronto. Warm weather, more affordable housing , and the lack of a state income tax are among the perks drawing movers to Florida. AdvertisementFlorida has warm weather, cheaper housing, and is good for businessFreudman said the weather is the biggest edge Florida has over Canada. The typical Toronto home costs about $816,000 compared to $784,000 in Fort Lauderdale, and it's even cheaper in Wilton Manors, the Fort Lauderdale "suburb" where the couple technically resides. He said other pros of the Fort Lauderdale area include the fresh seafood, the safe community, and the accessibility to Miami.

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☆ Google cofounder Larry Page quietly bought a Puerto Rico island for $32 million, records show
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Google cofounder purchased Cayo Norte, a large private island in Puerto Rico, in 2018, according to documents reviewed by Business Insider. Cayo Norte sits about 20 nautical miles east of Puerto Rico and just northeast of Culebra, another island that forms an archipelago. Cayo Norte is known for its white sandy beaches, surrounding coral reefs, and preserving a refuge for endangered sea turtles. Google cofounder Larry Page bought Cayo Norte, an island in Puerto Rico. Page purchased the Lollik islands, which sit 23 miles east of Cayo Norte, in 2014 for $23 million, BI previously reported.

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☆ Google's layoffs already impacted its culture. Now they're affecting its bottom line.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, we're looking at highlights from two of the world's biggest tech companies' earnings reports, including how much layoffs cost for one of them. Tech: Tech CEOs will testify before Congress today for a hearing on child safety. Mateusz Wlodarczyk/Getty ImagesThere's been plenty of speculation about what Google's mass layoffs last year meant for its famous culture. Jerod Harris/Getty ImagesCongress is set to grill some of the biggest names in tech today. Leaders from Meta, X, TikTok, and other tech companies will face questions over their platforms' efforts to protect children from sexual exploitation online.

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☆ Elon Musk reportedly prefers to hire people who've never been laid off
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Elon Musk reportedly still has a hand in hiring at X — and he's got some clear preferences. In an anonymous interview with Fortune, a person involved in hiring at X broke down how to get hired at the company. Musk, who handed over the title of CEO to Linda Yaccarino last year, used to be involved in directly interviewing potential hires. He has since taken to reviewing applications and giving yes or no answers to hires, the person said. Musk has laid off his fair share of workers.

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☆ Nostalgia From Movies, Songs, Games Is Good for Happiness, Innovation
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Clay Routledge | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

To them, nostalgia might even cause people to be discontent with the present and pessimistic about the future. Studies indicate that feeling lonely increases nostalgia and that nostalgia, in turn, increases feelings of social connectedness. Americans 45 and older were more likely than those under 45 to view nostalgic memories as reminders of what's important and as sources of inspiration and guidance. That isn't surprising; older adults have more life experiences to draw from. Every one of them has stories of nostalgic inspiration — life experiences that sparked their passion.

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☆ Trump and his allies are wielding immigration as a political weapon against Biden, and Ukraine is paying the price
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Negotiations on a deal on the border and aid could collapse thanks to Trump. AdvertisementRepublicans and Democrats have spent weeks carefully negotiating a massive, bipartisan immigration and foreign aid deal, leaving Ukraine in a wait-and-see position on critical support. As both sides moved closer toward a possible agreement, former President Donald Trump stepped in to torpedo attempts at a compromise. Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesDespite the border deal being notably to the right of the Biden administration's stances on immigration, the bipartisan bill could be a win for Biden ahead of the election. He appeared to be referring to a contingent of GOP lawmakers who have loudly denounced future US support for Ukraine.

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☆ Nobel laureate Paul Krugman says this isn't a 'Goldilocks' economy – it's even better, thanks to strong growth and cooling inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Paul Krugman believes the outlook for the US economy is better than a "Goldilocks" scenario. Krugman's comments came after Bureau of Economic Analysis data showed that the US's GDP rose by a better-than-expected 3.3% over the final quarter of 2024. AdvertisementThe US economy isn't just headed for a so-called "Goldilocks" scenario – things are looking even better than that, according to Paul Krugman. "This is not a Goldilocks economy," the Nobel Prize-winning economist wrote on X Thursday, referring to a situation where growth, inflation, and unemployment are all at levels that look "just right". "We have an economy that is both satisfyingly hot (GDP) and refreshingly cold (inflation)."

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☆ How we're rendering the Fed a non-factor in our investment decisions in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

With Wednesday's hot purchasing managers' numbers that demonstrate the strength of both the service and manufacturing portions of the economy, it's even more doubtful that we will get rate cuts soon. After all, inflation is the most ruinous force against us, and we must be sure it does not come back. We don't want rate cuts because the economy is weak. Additionally, rate cuts foment inflation, and that won't help the stock market, either. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

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☆ More than 12 million Americans are spending at least half their entire paycheck on rent, Harvard study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Over 12 million Americans spent more than half their income on rent and utilities in 2022, a Harvard study says. The study, by Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, found a sharp rise in people spending large portions of their pay on rent. AdvertisementAn estimated 12.1 million Americans are spending more than half their income on rent and utilities, a study from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies says. A chart showing the rising number of renters spending more than 50% of their income on rent. AdvertisementAre you a renter who spends a significant portion of your income on rent who would like to share your story?

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☆ Severe winter weather dampens home sales, keeping prices high, Redfin says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Laya Neelakandan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Photographer:Severe winter weather is hindering home sales across the country, according to a Thursday report from real estate company Redfin . The median U.S. home-sale price has been steadily increasing, rising around 5% in the first four weeks of January, alongside asking prices, Redfin reported. While low inventory – down 4% year over year – and increased purchasing power have contributed to the high price tags, Redfin said winter weather has also factored into sluggish sales. Pending home sales are down more than 8% year over year, which Redfin reported as the biggest decline in four months. With potential homebuyers in areas facing severe winter weather staying home, that number has continued to climb.

Persons: Redfin, Christine Kooiker Organizations: National Association Of Realtors, Midwest, National Association of Realtors Locations: Geneseo , Illinois, U.S, California, Michigan, Redfin, Anaheim , California, New Brunswick , New Jersey, Miami , Florida

☆ Forget the 'Magnificent 7,' these Nasdaq stocks are next in line to lead rally, according to the charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Frank Cappelleri | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

We know all about the Nasdaq-100 index and the 'Magnificent 7' hype lately, but what about the stocks next in line? Well, the Invesco NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQQJ) tracks the next biggest 100 Nasdaq stocks after the Nasdaq 100 – roughly Nasdaq stocks Nos. This isn't a surprise given that tech is the biggest sector in the Nasdaq Composite itself. Most importantly, the top 10 NDX stocks represent nearly 46% of the entire index. In fact, a similar scenario occurred in 2022 that eventually led to QQQJ outperforming NDX later in the year.

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☆ Qatar Says Netanyahu's Reported Criticism Undermines Gaza Mediation
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Qatar said on Wednesday it was "appalled" by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged remarks on its mediation role in the Gaza war after he called the Gulf state "problematic" in a leaked recording. "We are appalled by the alleged remarks attributed to the Israeli Prime Minister in various media reports about Qatar's mediation role," said Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari. In a leaked recording from a meeting with hostage families that aired on Israel's Channel 12 news on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Qatar "problematic." An Israeli government spokesperson was not immediately available to comment on Qatar's statement or whether the leaked recording was authentic. In the recording, Netanyahu went on to say that Qatar has leverage over Hamas because it funds the movement.

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☆ Splitting the check is no longer restaurant etiquette — in 2024 it's every diner for themself
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Kieran Press-Reynolds | Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Recently, TikTok users have been gaining traction with the idea that people shouldn't feel guilty about paying for their own food and not splitting the check. Diners say splitting the bill can be unfairSome of the recent bill-splitting discourse posts are grouped under the hashtag "groupdinner," which has 9.6 million views. splitting the bill. AdvertisementIn sticking to etiquette norms when paying for one's own meal, it's crucial that guests repay their portion promptly. More than anything, communication between the hosts and guests is essential and can help thwart nightmare bill-splitting mishaps like the ones described in the viral TikTok videos.

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☆ Has the LA scene fizzled? SoCal has fallen further behind the Bay Area, NYC and Boston for startup funding: 'People deep in AI are just not in LA'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Ben Bergman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But last year, the LA tech scene stalled, according to Carta data. Startup funding plummeted everywhere, but nowhere experienced a steeper decline than LA, where funding declined 65% from 2022. CartaLA's startup funding dropped 65% last year, a steeper decline than the Bay Area, New York or Boston. "They're very deep AI companies, but they're being applied to a vertical, which is one of the strengths of LA," Ingersoll said. Bird goes bust and Snap snaps backThere was more bad news for LA's startup scene in 2023 than just the dismal funding numbers.

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☆ Goldman Sachs says now is the time to invest in these 38 consumer staples stocks, with the sector 90% cheaper than it's ever been and its tendency to rise when the Fed cuts rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Goldman Sachs says now is a great time to invest in consumer staples stocks. The sector is cheaper than it has been 90% of the time relative to the S&P 500. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRight now looks like a great time to invest in the consumer staples sector of the stock market, according to Goldman Sachs. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ How Warner Bros. Discovery's games chief plans to build on 'Hogwarts Legacy' and give the company more much-needed wins
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Discovery's gaming division is on a winning streak with two of the biggest console games in 2023: "Hogwarts Legacy," the year's No. David Haddad is WBD's long-running games chief and the rare top WarnerMedia executive who survived the merger with Discovery (as well as the AT&T ownership era). In an interview with Business Insider, Haddad, who is president of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment — a position he's held since 2015 — framed the challenge and how he plans to keep WBD games' streak going. It can take the form of new events to keep people playing a strategy game like "Game of Thrones: Conquest" or new characters and tournaments in a fighting game like "Mortal Kombat." WBD's success with games separates it from other legacy media companies that have stumbled in the arena, most notably Disney.

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☆ Barclays CEO says difference in Labour and Conservative economic policy is 'fairly minimal'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

LIVERPOOL, U.K. - Oct. 11, 2023: Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer applauds a speaker the final day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, northwest England, on October 11, 2023. Paul Ellis | Afp | Getty ImagesPolitical risk in the U.K. is "far less than it's ever been" as the difference between the ruling Conservative Party and main opposition Labour on economic policy is "fairly minimal," Barclays CEO C.S. The U.K. is set to hold a General Election later this year, and the latest polling consistently suggests a landslide Labour victory, bringing an end to fourteen years of Conservative rule. "I think the political risk in the U.K. is far less than it's ever been," Venkatakrishnan told CNBC at WEF. The difference in economic policies between the two, and they're both striving to say so, are fairly minimal," he said, referencing two former British leaders.

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