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☆ I spent a day in Kamala Harris' Fortnite town. It was full of policy details meant to reach young voters, but was mostly empty.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The map, Freedom Town, USA, focuses on affordable housing and Harris' proposed policies. I spent a day in Freedom Town, USA, building housing, and it was pretty empty. AdvertisementWelcome to Freedom Town, USA, a Fortnite world created by the Harris-Walz campaign. I took a trip to Freedom Town, USA, and spent the day observing and attempting to talk to players. So far, Freedom Town hasn't taken off; according to third party player statistics tracker Fortnite.GG, the Freedom Town map saw an all-time and 24-hour peak of 563 users.

Persons: Harris, Walz, —, Walz's, Gen Zers, would've, unmuted, Lauren Obanion, Obanion Organizations: Freedom Town, Service, Entertainment Software, YouGov, Freedom, New, DC Metro Locations: USA, Freedom Town, New York City, Ohio

CNN —At least 51 people have died in flash floods in southeastern Spain, the regional government of Valencia said on Wednesday. Some locations in southern and eastern Spain received up to 12 inches of rain in just a few hours on Tuesday. The Valencia area averages 77 millimeters (3.03 inches) of rain for the entire month of October. Chiva, just east of Valencia, received 320 millimeters (12.6 inches) of rain in just over four hours, according to the European Severe Weather Database. A woman carries chairs caked in mud after torrential rains caused flooding in La Alcudia, in Spain's Valencia region.

Persons: Carlos Mazón, ” Mazón, Castellón, Eva Manez, CNN’s Vasco Cotovio, Laura Paddison Organizations: CNN, Spain’s Meteorological Agency Locations: Spain, Valencia, Chiva, Murcia, Malaga, La Alcudia, Spain's Valencia

☆ King Charles and Queen Camilla take private trip to India
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Max Foster | Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a surprise pitstop in India as they returned from their royal tour to Australia and Samoa. “Their Majesties had a short private stopover in India to help break the long journey back from Samoa,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Wednesday. Then-Prince Charles and Camilla during a visit to India on November 9, 2017 in New Delhi. The King is expected to return to regular overseas trips in 2025, according to Britain’s PA Media news agency. Charles will carry out trips in the spring and autumn, on the regular foreign royal tour schedule, so long as doctors sign off on the journeys.

Persons: CNN — Britain’s King Charles III, Queen Camilla, “, ”, King, Prince Charles, Camilla, Arthur Edwards, Charles ’, Samoa, Charles, “ We’re Organizations: CNN, Holistic Health, Britain’s, Media, CNN’s Royal Locations: India, Australia, Samoa, Bengaluru, Buckingham, Apia, London, New Delhi, Commonwealth, Britain, ”

☆ The stunning maneuvers flown by US Air Force demo pilots showcase dogfighting skills
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Lauren Frias | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

US Air Force demo pilots perform airshow stunts derived from real-world combat training. Air Force demo pilots shared what it's like to wow audiences with skills used on the battlefield. But for Air Force demonstration pilots, these techniques aren't just crowd-pleasers. F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the US Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron fly in close formation. US Air Force photo/Tech.

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☆ 23andMe appoints new board members as it works to stem the company's slide
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

23andMe said it appointed three new independent directors to its board on Monday. Advertisement23andMe has appointed three new independent directors to its board following the mass resignation of all seven of its previous members last month. The seven previous board members resigned in September in a letter addressed to Wojcicki, citing the company's direction. Wojcicki shared a proposal to take 23andMe private in a July SEC filing, which was reviewed by a special committee formed by the board of directors. The special committee responded less than a week later, writing they were "disappointed" in the proposal.

Persons: 23andMe, —, Andre Fernandez, Mark Jensen, Jim Frankola, Fernandez, Jensen, Frankola, Anne Wojcicki, Kimberly White, Wojcicki Organizations: Service, SEC, Deloitte, 23andMe Board, Company, Business Locations: American

A little over a year into running her cleaning business, Cool Aunt Cleaners, Anna-Marie Ortiz has learned a lot about the resilience and adaptability needed to succeed as a small business owner. Matt Wolcott | CNBC Make ItOrtiz started the business in July 2023 with her last $2,000 in savings. Despite the failure, running the shop gave Ortiz lasting insights she was able to apply to her cleaning business. To drum up business, Ortiz put up flyers and handed out business cards in targeted neighborhoods. Looking aheadOrtiz has ambitious plans to expand Cool Aunt Cleaners beyond Portland and turn it into a "seven-figure business."

Persons: Marie Ortiz, —, Anna, Matt Wolcott, Ortiz, she's, it's, I've, they're, recalibrating, Ortiz doesn't, she'd Organizations: CNBC, Butler Community College, Transportation, Amazon Prime, Spotify Locations: Portland , Oregon, Wichita , Kansas, Wichita, Kingman , Kansas, Lawrence , Kansas, Portland, West Coast, forbearance

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN —The Russian Defense Ministry claimed Tuesday it had taken the Ukrainian town of Selydove, southeast of the key city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Russian forces have been advancing on Selydove in the last several weeks, according to frontline reports. Selydove was an important staging area for Ukraine’s defenses and a key foothold to prevent Russia’s advance toward Pokrovsk. On Sunday, a spokesman for a Ukrainian national guard brigade fighting in Selydove told CNN the town had been “constantly attacked from several directions” for a week. Selydove is a large town where you can accommodate a large number of people and hide equipment.”Video released by Russian state media TASS on Tuesday reportedly shows troops raising the Russian flag in Selydove.

Persons: Selydove, Russia’s, “, Vitaliy Milovidov, Kryvyi Rih Organizations: Ukraine CNN, Russian Defense Ministry, CNN, TASS, Russian Locations: Kyiv, Ukraine, Selydove, Pokrovsk, Donetsk, Ukrainian, “, Russia, Kharkiv, Kryvyi, Ukraine’s, Russian

☆ Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman becomes first player in MLB history with a HR in 6 straight World Series games
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Lauren Merola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman became the first player in MLB history to record a home run in six straight World Series games when he cranked a two-run homer out of Yankee Stadium in Game 4 on Tuesday. AdvertisementThe hit, which gave the Dodgers an immediate 2-0 pad, was Freeman’s fourth of the 2024 World Series. His previous two World Series home runs came in Game 5 and Game 6 of the 2021 finals. He's the first player in MLB history with six consecutive #WorldSeries games with a home run. After taking the commanding 3-0 series lead on Monday, Freeman was told he tied the World Series record by homering in five consecutive games.

Persons: Freddie Freeman, Freeman, FREDDIE FREEMAN, LAM, —, omer, odgers, ake Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Yankee, Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, MLB, RAND

☆ Southport attack: Teen charged with girls’ murder at UK dance class facing terrorism charge, prosecutors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Lauren Kent | Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —The teenager charged with the murder of three young girls in a July stabbing attack at a dance class in northwest England will face a terrorism charge, British prosecutors announced Tuesday. The new charges he faces in relation to the attack in the town of Southport, England, are in addition to three charges of murder, 10 charges of attempted murder and one charge of possession of a knife. “Searches of Axel Rudakubana’s home address resulted in an unknown substance being found – testing confirmed the substance was ricin,” Kennedy told reporters at a news conference. The attack on July 29 has not been declared a terrorist incident, the police chief said. The matter for which Axel Rudakubana has been charged with under the Terrorism Act does not require motive to be established.

Persons: Axel Rudakubana, – Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice da Silva Aguiar –, Taylor Swift, Constable Serena Kennedy, “, Axel Rudakubana’s, ” Kennedy, ” Dr, Renu, ” Bindra, CNN’s Helen Regan, Maija Ehlinger Organizations: London CNN, United, Service, UK Health Security Agency Locations: England, Westminster, videolink, Southport, Merseyside

☆ UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Lauren Kent | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —British far-right political activist Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after he admitted to being in contempt of court by repeating false accusations about a Syrian refugee, according to court documents. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, admitted on Monday to breaching UK court rules 10 times. Robinson, the founder of the now-defunct anti-immigration English Defence League (EDL), was accused of repeating false allegations that caused him to lose a libel suit in 2021. The initial libel case related to Robinson making false accusations against a Syrian schoolboy who was attacked in an incident shared widely on social media. Court artist drawing of political activist Tommy Robinson (right), whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appearing at London's Woolwich Crown Court on Monday.

Persons: Tommy Robinson, Robinson, Stephen Yaxley, Lennon, Syria –, Elizabeth Cook, Justice Johnson, ” Organizations: London CNN, English Defence League, Crown Locations: British, Syria, Huddersfield, England, London’s

The alleged shooter, John Sawchak – Moturi’s neighbor – surrendered around 1:24 a.m. Monday, following an hourslong standoff with police, O’Hara said at a news conference early Monday. Sawchak has been charged with attempted murder, felony assault, and stalking and harassment for allegedly shooting Moturi, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said in court filings. By the time of his arrest, Sawchak had a yearslong history of harassing, threatening and attacking his neighbors, with three active warrants against him – including one for threats against Moturi. Police had been trying since April to arrest Sawchak, who has a history of mental illness, O’Hara said. I call because I want my family to be safe,” Moturi told KARE.

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☆ UFC CEO Dana White wants to fix the sport's ranking system, and has asked Mark Zuckerberg for help.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

UFC CEO Dana White wants to change the sport's ranking system. White said he talked to Mark Zuckerberg about how artificial intelligence could help. AdvertisementMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg could help improve the UFC's ranking system, which has become a point of contention for UFC CEO Dana White. The ranking system is generated by a voting panel comprised of media members from select outlets. White has criticized the UFC's ranking system in the past, including during a press conference earlier this month.

Persons: Dana White, White, Mark Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg, —, Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway, David Zalubowski, Joe Rogan, Khai Wu, Elon Musk Organizations: Service, UFC, TNT Sports, Saturday, Meta, Business Locations: Abu Dhabi

☆ Washington Post columnist quits, calling the decision to 'withhold' endorsement a 'terrible mistake'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Michele Norris said she resigned as a columnist at The Washington Post. Norris said the Post's decision not to endorse Kamala Harris was a "terrible mistake." The Post reported that editorial page staffers had drafted an endorsement for Harris, who is vying for the Oval Office against former President Donald Trump. Donald Trump will celebrate this as an invitation to further intimidate The Post's owner, Jeff Bezos (and other media owners)," he said. AdvertisementA representative for The Washington Post declined to comment.

Persons: Michele Norris, Norris, Kamala Harris, Jeff Bezos, —, Andrew Harnik, Robert Kagan, Will Lewis, Harris, Donald Trump, Martin Baron Organizations: The Washington Post, Service, Washington, Washington Post, Amazon, Oval, Former Washington Post Locations: Washington

“Just to both of us getting frustrated.”Therein lies the problem: Gentle parenting is proving to be too hard on many parents. One study published in July found that over 40% of self-identified gentle parents teeter toward burnout and self-doubt because of the pressure to meet parenting standards. A wave of think pieces called gentle parenting “too gentle” of a practice that required a parent to turn into a “self-renouncing, perpetually present humanoid.”The gentle parenting philosophy, said Pezalla, is largely a social media trend with no scholarship to back it up. Enter gentle parenting. In theory, gentle parenting has great values to apply to parenting practices — speak kindly and honor connections.

Persons: Lauren Eaton Spencer, Noah, Spencer, ”, ” Spencer, There’s, Annie Pezalla, Emily Oster, Vivek Murthy, Sarah Ockwell, Smith, gentleparenting, “, Dr, Kenneth Ginsburg, overindulgent, Ginsburg, it’s, Diana Baumrind, —, Becky Kennedy’s, disciplining, Mariah Maddox, Maddox, Nate, we’re, Loly Spencer, ” “, Pezalla, “ We’ve Organizations: Macalester College, Star, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Parent, NBC News, Pew, University of North Locations: Katy , Texas, influencers, U.S, Lucas County , Ohio, University of North Texas, “

☆ Lyft agrees to pay $2.1 million penalty after FTC says company made 'deceptive' claims about how much drivers can earn
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Lyft agreed to a proposed settlement that included a $2.1 million civil penalty. AdvertisementLyft has agreed to pay a $2.1 million civil penalty as part of a proposed settlement following a federal lawsuit, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Lyft agreed to a proposed settlement that included a $2.1 million civil penalty. Related stories"After productive discussions, we have agreed to pay the FTC $2.1 million USD to resolve their concerns. AdvertisementThe settlement requires Lyft to pay a $2.1 million civil penalty.

Persons: Lyft, —, Kelly Sullivan Organizations: US Department of Justice, Lyft, FTC, Service, Federal Trade Commission, Federal Trade, Drivers Locations: New Jersey

☆ James Cameron says the reality of artificial general intelligence is 'scarier' than the fiction of it
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementJames Cameron, the writer and director of "The Terminator," is wary of artificial general intelligence, the still theoretical version of AI that can reason as well as humans. Related storiesCameron said that while he's "bullish on AI," he's "not so keen on AGI because AGI will just be a mirror of us." "Since there is no shortage of evil in the human world, and certainly no agreement of even what good is, what could possibly go wrong?" The Future with Bill Gates," Cameron told the Microsoft cofounder that it's getting harder to write science fiction as AI progresses. Cameron also told Gates he's concerned people are putting more faith in machines and less into their sense of purpose.

Persons: James Cameron, —, Cameron, AGI, Arnold Schwarzenegger, he's, Joe Maher, Bill Gates, Gates, Gates he's Organizations: Service, US Defense Department, Robotics, Getty, Netflix, Microsoft

☆ The struggle of being a workplace 'zillennial,' not knowing where you fit in
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementThere's been plenty of discussion of how millennials and Gen Zers cope in the professional world. Many Gen Zers, in comparison, prioritize work-life balance and keeping a job being "just a job." Jishnu Jayan Nair, 29, told BI it is "a bit tricky to find your place in the workplace" as a zillennial. Kevin Shahnazari, the 26-year-old founder of the credit card recommendation platform FinlyWealth, told BI being a zillennial has worked in his favor. "I think a lot of people are in this sort of push and pull of the zillennial — wanting to be their best, wanting to also slow down, wanting to embrace parts of both cultures," she said.

Persons: —, Gen Zers, Samantha Hart, Zers, perfectionism, Hart, millennials, she's, Zillennials, Lauren Farina, Farina, zillennials, Lauren Schneider, Schneider, Jayan Nair, Gen Zs, Millennials, Gen, Riannon Palmer, Lem, uhn, Palmer, Ilana Zivkovich, Werq, Kevin Shahnazari Organizations: Service, BI, of Labor Statistics Locations: Washington

Sarah Danser, a frequent competitor on the popular "Naked and Afraid" reality TV franchise, died this week after a car crash in Hawaii, police said. Danser, a passenger in the vehicle that lost control, was hospitalized and listed in critical condition. The driver of the car Danser was in was not wearing a seat belt and is in serious condition. Danser's "Naked and Afraid" costar Melissa Lauren paid tribute to Danser in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Danser was on Season 8 (2017) and Season 11 (2020) of "Naked And Afraid" as well as Season 4 (2018, all-star edition), Season 6 (2020) and Season 7 (2021) of "Naked And Afraid XL."

Persons: Sarah Danser, Melissa Lauren, Sarah, Lauren, Danser Organizations: Honolulu, NBC News, Hawaii News, Hawaii Locations: Hawaii, Kahala, Castle Rock , Colorado, Kewalo

CNN —Britain’s King Charles has said the Commonwealth should acknowledge its “painful” history and urged the organization to “right inequalities that endure” as he opened a meeting of Commonwealth countries in Samoa on Friday. “I understand from listening to people across the Commonwealth how the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate. It is vital therefore that we understand our history, to guide us to make the right choices in the future,” Charles said in his first speech as head of the Commonwealth. Charles was addressing Commonwealth leaders, foreign ministers and dignitaries during the welcome ceremony on Friday. In recent years, the British monarchy has adopted a more conciliatory tone when addressing the past horrors of transatlantic slavery.

Persons: CNN — Britain’s King Charles, “, ” Charles, ”, Charles Organizations: CNN, Commonwealth, BBC Locations: Commonwealth, Samoa, British, Kenya

☆ Prince William’s Earthshot Prize reveals celebrity line-up for awards night
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Kathy Rose Obrien | Lauren Said-Moorhouse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award-winning, American actor Billy Porter and celebrated South African television presenter Bonang Matheba have been tapped to host the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards in South Africa on November 6. The Earthshot Prize is an ambitious environmental initiative founded by Prince William back in 2020 that seeks to offer green solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. Billy Porter, pictured on stage during the 2023 Tribeca Festival last June, will co-host this year's Earthshot Awards ceremony with South African TV presenter Bonang Matheba in Cape Town on November 6. Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesThe 15 Earthshot Prize finalists hail from six continents, with France, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Nepal all having teams in contention for the first time. Earthshot Week runs November 4 to 7, culminating with the Earthshot Prize Awards on November 6.

Persons: Tony, Billy Porter, Bonang Matheba, Prince William, Porter, ”, “, ” Matheba, –, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Lebo, Uncle Waffles, Cindy Ord, Prince, Wales, José Andrés, Queen Rania, Jordan, David Attenborough, Heidi Klum, Nina Dobrev, Winnie Harlow, Tobe Nwigwe Organizations: CNN, South, Choir, Getty, YouTube, Earthshot, CNN’s Royal Locations: American, South Africa, Cape Town , South Africa, Tanzanian, African, Cape Town, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nepal

Kyiv CNN —Russian soldiers have been heard raising concerns about how North Korean soldiers will be commanded and provided with ammunition and military kit, leaked intercepts obtained by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine and released on Friday show. The intercepts also reveal plans to have one interpreter and three senior officers for every 30 North Korean men, which the Russian soldiers are heard in the audio condemning. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he received a report on the deployment of North Korean military personnel from Ukraine’s commander-in-chief. “According to intelligence, on October 27-28, Russia will deploy its first North Korean troops in combat zones. The Kremlin had initially dismissed allegations of North Korean troop deployments, but on Thursday at the BRICS summit, Putin did not deny that Pyongyang had sent soldiers to the country.

Persons: ”, “, Volodymyr Zelensky, ” Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Zelensky, CNN’s Daria Tarasova, Markina, Niamh Kennedy Organizations: CNN —, Defense Intelligence, “, Battalion, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, Korean, Ukraine’s, UN Locations: Ukraine, Russia’s Kursk, Russia’s, Russian, Russia, Korean, Kazan, Pyongyang, North Korea, Moscow

☆ US Air Force pilots share what it takes to make the elite Thunderbirds team and fly F-16s just inches apart at near-supersonic speeds
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Lauren Frias | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Becoming fighter pilotsThunderbirds pilot Maj. Tyler Clark poses for the camera from the cockpit of an F-16 during flight. US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula ArceAir Force Maj. Tyler "Slasher" Clark, a right-side formation pilot, said he was inspired to become a fighter pilot as a kid after seeing the US Navy's Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. The South Carolina native is the first Air National Guard pilot to join the demo team. Air Force Maj. Jeffrey "Simmer" Downie, one of two solo pilots on the demo team, spent about a decade flying the F-16 to qualify as a Thunderbird pilot. After graduating from the Air Force Academy in 2013, he completed pilot training and fighter fundamental instruction.

Persons: Tyler Clark, Paula Arce, Tyler, Clark, it'd, McDonnell Douglas, Jeffrey " Simmer, Downie Organizations: Thunderbirds, US Air Force, Paula Arce Air Force, Angels, Air Force, Air National Guard, McDonnell, Air Force Academy, Freedom Sentinel Locations: South Carolina, Afghanistan

☆ I am child-free by choice and travel full-time while working. I have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In 2014, I got a job in the Netherlands as a full-time travel editor and was consistently going on short-term press trips all over the world. Test it out firstThe prospect of traveling and working full-time can be daunting if you've never done it before. But if you aren't sure, it might be smart to make sure you do like the lifestyle, because full-time travel is not for everyone. While some young people who travel full-time while working may just be able to lounge in the sand with their laptop while working, in my 30s, that doesn't work. AdvertisementWhen I'm not working, I'm either exploring or sorting travel admin out.

Persons: Sara van Geloven, —, you've, we'd, We've, it's, I'm, I've Organizations: Service Locations: Netherlands

☆ House Freedom Caucus chair suggests North Carolina Legislature could assign electors before votes are tallied
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Curt Devine | Lauren Fox | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“With North Carolina, I mean, it’s legitimate. And despite concerns that hurricane damage could suppress turnout in Western North Carolina, state data suggests that voters have not been widely disenfranchised. And on Wednesday, the day before Raiklin’s presentation, USPS put out a statement stating that all North Carolina processing facilities and most retail locations are open. North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry told reporters Friday, “It makes no sense whatsoever to prejudge the election outcome and that is a misinformed view of what is happening on the ground in North Carolina. Bless his heart.”And National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson, who is also from North Carolina said candidates should focus on turning out the vote.

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☆ 33+ best gift ideas for men in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +22 min

Brainstorming great gift ideas for men in your life, whether it’s your husband, boyfriend, dad or brother, goes a long way in making their holiday memorable. To find the best gift ideas for men, I gathered a long list of products and even got recommendations from my fellow NBC Select editors and writer, who tests hundreds of products every year. SKIP AHEAD The best tech gifts for him | The best food and home gifts for him | The best fitness and wellness gifts for him | The best apparel and accessories gifts for him | Why trust NBC Select? The Amazon Echo Dot is a great gift idea for someone who wants to have a “smart home” but doesnt know quite where to start. The Theragun Mini Massage Gun is a great gift idea for someone who regularly works out and wants to improve their recovery time.

Persons: Apple, Marshall, Jordan Bowman, Bowman, ”, they’ve, Bianca Alvarez, she’s, “, gifting, Alvarez, It’s, Lauren Swanson, They’re, Zoe Malin, Swanson, Harry Rabinowitz, Rabinowitz, Surie, Rosalie Sparaco, I’ve, Le Labo, Abercrombie &, Buck Mason, Steve Madden, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Apple, Apple Watch, Amazon, Bluetooth, Bose, Anker Power Bank, Press, Chicago Marathon, Clifton, Garmin, Adidas, Abercrombie, Abercrombie & Fitch, TSA, Facebook, Twitter Locations: New York City, stow, Lululemon, Patagonia

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