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☆ Arthur Frommer, travel writer and guidebook publisher, dead at 95
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Pioneering travel guidebook writer Arthur Frommer has died at the age of 95, according to a statement from the media brand he founded. He continued to write, travel, publish, speak at conferences and give interviews into his 90s. But for Frommer, travel writing was about more than recommending hotels or providing historical facts about famous attractions. “Throughout his remarkable life, Arthur Frommer democratized travel, showing average Americans how anyone can afford to travel widely and better understand the world,” she wrote in the announcement of her father’s death. We will all miss him greatly.”Frommer died of complications from pneumonia, according to the Associated Press, citing Pauline Frommer.

Persons: Arthur Frommer, Pauline Frommer, “, ”, Frommer, Arthur, Arthur Frommer democratized, ” Frommer Organizations: CNN, Yale Law School, US Army, Google, Associated Press, “ Locations: Virginia, Europe

☆ Grocery prices are high. Trump’s mass deportations could make matters worse
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Matt Egan | Maya Blackstone | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Soon, Trump’s ability to fix America’s affordability crisis will collide head-on with another, perhaps more prominent, campaign trail promise: Mass deportations. And perhaps no industry relies on undocumented workers more than the food and agriculture industries. “The only question is how high prices will go.”Zandi noted that food prices could also be pushed higher by another element of the Trump agenda: Massive tariffs. The Trump transition team did not respond to a request for comment about how mass deportations would impact food prices. The current immigration system does not allow for green cards for farm workers.

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☆ I moved from the US to Costa Rica. It was the only way my family could buy a house and afford childcare.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementZachary Gerth is a 37-year-old American who moved to Costa Rica in February 2022 with his partner. He is now raising his daughter in Costa Rica and can afford a nanny who is part of the family. AdvertisementSo, we took the plunge and moved to Costa Rica. Before moving to Costa Rica, we took a five-week trip and stayed in five different places to decide where to move. We may stay in Costa Rica, in a different town, or move to another country.

Persons: Zachary Gerth, Anna, That's, Costa Organizations: Peace Corps Locations: Costa Rica, Africa, Central, South America, Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rican

☆ 30-year-old brings in as much as $176,000 per year playing saxophone at ‘an average of 80 events a year’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The 30-year-old, Hillsborough, New Jersey, native started playing piano and saxophone in elementary school and continued playing in various school bands through high school. Nelson has since built a bustling career as a live performer, playing piano and saxophone at "an average of 80 events a year," he says, mostly weddings. By fall 2019, after reaching out to local New Jersey DJ companies to let them know he was interested in playing events, he was "doing about two, sometimes three" events per weekend, he says. Jason Nelson playing sax at a wedding. Jason Nelson playing sax at a wedding.

Persons: Jason Nelson, Nelson, Michael Romeo Organizations: Rutgers University, Barnes & Noble College, DJ, New Jersey DJ, Fox Photography Locations: Hillsborough , New Jersey, New Jersey

☆ Watching TikTok videos with my teen keeps us connected. We've had thoughtful conversations thanks to social media.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Nina Mccollum | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

He sends me TikToks, and we watch them together, which helps us stay connected. TikTok and Instagram have allowed me to continue communicating with my kid even when the sound of my voice is annoying. Related storiesWe watch videos togetherI have shared custody, so I see him every other week. He sometimes sends videos from school or at night after I've gone to bed so we have daily content to watch. I send him funny videos of parents teaching their kids to drive, and he sends them back to me.

Persons: I've, toddled, doesn't, that's, what's Organizations: Pong, Netscape, Harvard Locations: snuggles

☆ There's a gender gap among news influencers on social media, new Pew data shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementMen far outnumber women as news influencers on social media, per a new Pew Research Center study. That gender skew is showing up again in the latest platform for news: social media. That gender gap stands out for a few reasons:First, there's a much narrower gender divide (51% male and 46% female) among working US journalists, per a 2022 Pew survey. In Pew's analysis, there was a much smaller (and flipped) gender gap in the overall audience for news content on social media among young people. YouTube had the biggest gender gap, while TikTok's was minimalThe gender divide among news influencers was fairly consistent across all platforms in Pew's study.

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☆ I left a 6-figure career to raise my kids with special needs. I miss having a job, but my life is better now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Riva Soucie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementAfter receiving my Ph.D. in sociology, I launched my career in policy development and speech writing. In 2021, both my oldest and youngest kids got complex medical diagnoses. My youngest child's care is a 24/7 job, and even with cutting-edge technology to help manage his medical needs, my sleep, mental focus, and self-care time have been permanently disrupted. In between, I am in our bright and airy kitchen, cooking multiple times a day for the many special diets in our family. But none of this would be possible if I was working at another job five days a week.

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☆ I moved to a remote island with only 236 inhabitants. I love raising my kids here.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementKelly Green, 34, went to visit her parents in Tristan Da Cunha and fell in love. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelly Green, the head of tourism at Tristan Da Cunha. But I misunderstood, as Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is a settlement in Tristan Da Cunha, one of the world's most isolated settlements with only around 236 inhabitants. I wanted to live in Tristan Da Cunha. Just because I decided to live on Tristan Da Cunha doesn't mean they have to live here forever.

Persons: Kelly Green, Tristan Da Cunha, Green, Shane, I've, Kelly Green Tristan Da Cunha, There's, they're Organizations: British Overseas, Cape Town, Gatwick Airport, England Locations: British, British Overseas Territory, England, Antigua, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Kenya, easyJet, Edinburgh, Scotland, Cape, South Africa

☆ A 67-year-old woman shares 4 workout tips she used to bounce back from a hip replacement — enough to run a marathon
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When Joice Barnard had a hip replacement just over a year ago, she couldn't imagine running again without pain, but she was determined to try. Barnard, 67, has been running for 50 years, longer than some of her fellow marathoners have been alive. Earlier this month, Barnard finished her ninth marathon, the Every Woman's Marathon organized by Team Milk in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. "For anybody, whether they're somebody with a hip replacement or they're 20 years old and they're very, very fast, it's so easy to run too many miles a week," Barnard said. Get enough restEvery week, Barnard takes a full day off from any exercise more strenuous than walking to give her body a break.

Persons: who's, Joice Barnard, Barnard, Team Milk, she's Organizations: Team, Business Locations: Savannah , Georgia

☆ Hollywood is turning to conservative values to find new audiences
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The conservative shift comes as streamers try to make every dollar count but face cultural hurdles. The Prime Video series will be the first to come out of Amazon's deal with The Wonder Project, a Christian-focused production company for faith-based films and TV shows. In this newly conservative greenlighting era, buyers are looking around for sure things and pockets of audiences where there's opportunity. "Conservative, faith-based, family, is not a bad place to look," Thompson said. AdvertisementStudios and streamers want to serve rural America but are reluctant to touch something they consider too religious or conservative.

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☆ Uzbekistan targets growth with expansion to its capital
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Amy Gunia | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —About five million people live and work in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, making it the largest city in the country, and one of the most populous cities in Central Asia. The capital expansion, dubbed New Tashkent, could play an important role in helping the country create new jobs, draw investment and boost its economy. Growth through urbanizationIn 2017, Uzbekistan’s new president Shavkat Mirziyoyev launched an ambitious economic and social reform program. Sunset over Amir Temur Square in the center of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, September 15, 2016. Purpose-built innovation clusters are intended to catalyze the growth of target industries, while tourism areas aim to attract visitors.

Persons: ” Christine P, Chan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, it’s, Amir Temur, ” Chan, Zaha Hadid, Hakan Agca, Agca, ” Organizations: CNN, Urban, Asian Development Bank, ADB, Getty, Economist Intelligence, Scientific Research, Amsterdam, London Locations: Tashkent, Central Asia, New Tashkent, Amir, Uzbekistan, “, ”, Tashkent Twin

☆ Scores killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza; suspects arrested for firing flares at Netanyahu's house
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Freddie Clayton | Freddie Clayton Is A Freelance Journalist Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Israeli air strikes overnight and into Sunday have killed scores in Gaza, according to local health officials, as police in Israel arrested three suspects after flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in the city of Caesarea. Basal said 60 people were killed after the IDF bombed houses in the city Sunday morning, and that "dozens are under the rubble." Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the incident crossed “all red lines” in a post on X early on Sunday. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, Israeli attacks have killed at least 3,400 people in the country. Hezbollah attacks have killed about 100 civilians and soldiers in northern Israel, the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and southern Lebanon over the last year, according to Israel.

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Following Trump’s decisive election victory, many DOJ officials and career staffers were already nervous about the possibility that they would be targeted by Trump loyalists, particularly members of Congress. “Everything we did was above board,” said a former senior FBI official, who has started contacting lawyers because he expects to be prosecuted himself. “Agents have to do 20 years,” the former senior FBI official said. DOJ and FBI officials say that the Trump investigations were carried out properly. Now, a new group of DOJ and FBI officials are facing the prospect of hefty legal fees as well.

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Many people feel “that they’re not getting enough back, that a college education isn’t worth enough,” said Paul Peterson, a professor of education policy and governance at Harvard University. The data says that college education is worth more than ever.”The dissonance shows how higher education has become another slice of the economy where the vibes are worse than the numbers might suggest — and risks exacerbating Democratic losses with working-class voters. Andrew Smith, director, University of New Hampshire Survey CenterThere are many reasons why improving college affordability may not register widely. Given other budget pressures — from child care to car insurance — college expenses simply might not have fallen enough to matter. A polling site in Vienna, Va., on Election Day, which saw working-class voters further embrace Republicans.

Persons: they’re, ”, Paul Peterson, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, Andrew Smith, Pew, “ We’ve, Robin Isserles, ” Isserles, “ I’ve, Bill Clark, Ashley Koning, Harris, ” Koning, Sallie Mae Organizations: Harvard University, “, NBC, Pew, University of New Hampshire Survey, grads, National Center for Education Statistics, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, Manhattan Community College, Trump, Voters, Inc, Getty, Eagleton Center for Public, Rutgers University, Democrats, College Board, Republicans Locations: New York City, Staten Island, Long, Nassau County, Vienna, Va, New Jersey, New Jersey , New Hampshire, Pennsylvania

☆ What the next Trump presidency could mean for US education
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Katie Lobosco | Devan Cole | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Here are some of the things Trump has pledged and how or whether they could become reality:Abolishing the Department of EducationPledge: Trump has repeatedly said he will close the federal Department of Education, sending authority over education back to the states and saving taxpayer dollars. Trump has distanced himself from the policy paper, but a CNN review found that at least 140 people who worked in the first Trump administration were involved. How it could be done: It’s not clear how the Trump administration could achieve these goals. But the new Trump administration could set certain requirements that schools must meet to receive federal funding. The Trump administration could decide to rescind the repayment plan, which was created by a regulatory process.

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☆ Starbucks Exec Quit to Launch a Rum Brand, 3 Tips for Success
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementMarc Farrell became Starbucks' youngest vice president at the age of 33. He left to launch his rum brand, Ten To One, which counts Howard Schultz as an investor. AdvertisementMarc Farrell left behind his role as Starbucks' youngest VP to launch his own rum brand. On the surface, a global coffee giant, and an up-and-coming rum brand don't seem to have much in common. Don't wait until the product is perfectAt Starbucks, Farrell was he was very well paid and great colleagues and mentors.

Persons: Marc Farrell, Farrell, Howard Schultz, Jack Sparrow, Marc, Kwesi Farrell, Gabrielle Wesley, Schultz, Ciara Organizations: Starbucks, Mars, Harvard Business, Michelin Locations: Trinidad and Tobago, Mars Wrigley, America, Caribbean, Seattle, Trinidad, Korean, New York City

☆ Paul Reiser on His Movie & TV Roles: 'Mad About You,' 'Stranger Things,' 'the Boys'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

AdvertisementStill, not every project Reiser has ever done has been a slam dunk like "Aliens," "Mad About You," or "Stranger Things." On why playing Dr. Owens in 'Stranger Things' was an 'acting challenge'Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven and Paul Reiser as Dr. Owens on "Stranger Things." I don't know. No, but they've indicated that I will be part of it somehow, so you'll know as soon as I know. I have this really nice trip planned and I'm really looking forward to it.

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☆ I've owned over 60 restaurants — KFC, Chili's, PF Chang's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and more. Here's how I got my start and scaled.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementGeorge Tinsley,77, opened his first KFC restaurant when he was 30 years old. I've owned and operated over 60 restaurants in locations across Kentucky and Florida, including KFC, Chili's, PF Chang's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and more. Tinsley's first restaurant opened in Auburndale, Florida. Franchise owners have to expand quickly, or they'll miss outAbout a year and a half after that location opened, we decided to start looking at a second location. My business continued to grow, and about five years in I started looking at other opportunities.

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☆ I raised my kids across 5 countries before they turned 10. Now, we're going through reverse culture shock in Minnesota.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Kate Stockinger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The couple raised their two daughters in five cities across four continents before deciding to settle in Minnesota. AdvertisementIn Minnesota, new kids rarely show up, and when they do, they're usually coming from nearby. My family moved to Minnesota in July, and it's taking time for my two daughters and me to settle down. Over the next 10 years, we had two daughters, moved five times, and lived in five cities across four continents. We are proud that our kids started their lives as global citizens and hope to continue their experience by enjoying family vacations once we have our feet firmly on the ground.

Persons: Kate Stockinger, Freya, I've, she'd, Andy, —, it's Organizations: Big Apple, Target Locations: New York, Minnesota, India, Egypt

☆ As Trump vows mass deportation, polls suggest growing support – but not a mandate
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Ariel Edwards-Levy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN’s national exit polling this year found that immigration was a strong issue for Trump in this election, but it doesn’t suggest a mandate for mass deportation. Voters gave Trump a roughly 9-point advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris on trust to handle immigration, according to the latest data. Complicating those findings is the fact that polling this year has found widely disparate levels of support for deportation. Surveys that ask respondents to choose between deportation and a path to citizenship, meanwhile, often find more support for the latter. Regardless of framing, however, national polls agree on a rise in support for deportation policies over recent years, coupled with a broader increase in nativist sentiment.

Persons: Donald Trump, –, Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, “, ”, Michael Tesler, Joe, Biden, CNN’s Henry Gertmenian Organizations: CNN, Trump, Voters, Gallup, Marquette Law School, CBS, Pew Research Center Locations: United States, Marquette, U.S

☆ Ashton Jeanty: Running back makes history as he continues excellent season
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Running back Ashton Jeanty continued his standout, historic season on Friday, setting a single-season school rushing record and helping No. 13 Boise State Broncos to a 42-21 win over San Jose State on Saturday. Such has been his consistency that Jeanty has recorded a 100+ yards game for the 10th consecutive game – a Mountain West Conference record. Currently, Boise State is 9-1 on the season, and 6-0 in Mountain West play. “All the past running backs are great and amazing but to keep the legacy and tradition going of running backs at Boise State is a big deal to me.”

Persons: Ashton Jeanty, Jeanty, Jay Ajayi’s, Pro Bowler Derrick Henry, “, Spencer Danielson, ” Danielson, ” Ashton, Eakin Howard, Barry Sanders ’, Maddux Madsen, ” Jeanty, ” Organizations: CNN, Boise State Broncos, San, San Jose State, West Conference, University of Alabama, Pro, Boise State, Boise State's, Getty, Boise State’s, West, FBS, Broncos, UNLV, San Diego, Rebels, San Jose Locations: San Jose, Boise, San Diego State, San Jose State, Jeanty

☆ 'My life is a million times better': A man who quit his desk job to be an electrician shares his takeaways from the switch
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Snyder shares his top 4 takeaways after making the switch from a white to blue collar job. If your Sunday evenings are tainted by the thought of clocking into work the next morning, you're not alone. Snyder, now 43 years old, has been an electrician for the last six years, and he's never looked back. Advertisement"As a union electrician, my life is a million times better," he said. If he's on the hunt for a new job, Snyder doesn't have to apply individually and interview — the union helps facilitate matching available jobs to union members looking for work.

Persons: Dustin Snyder, Snyder, he's, it's, who's, Snyder doesn't, I'm, Christine, cji Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, AFL, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locations: Seattle

☆ I pivoted into venture capital at 23 and my life has never been so exciting. Here's my advice for breaking into the industry.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementKatie Vasquez landed her first venture capital job at 23 years old. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Katie Vasquez, a 26-year-old investor at Calibrate Ventures based in Santa Monica, California, on her experience working in venture capital. I'm an investor at Calibrate Ventures, an early-stage deep-tech venture capital firm. My advice for other people hoping to get into VC is to leverage your network and stay up to date on the industry. This experience provided a great foundation for thinking more about technical due diligence, tech architecture, and strategy, but moving into investing and venture capital felt like the most exciting path.

Persons: Katie Vasquez, I've, I'm, I'd Organizations: Brown University, Goldman, LA Tech, Synergist, Investor, Business Locations: Santa Monica , California, EY, fintech, Los Angeles, LA

☆ How century-old arbitration laws are failing consumers in the digital age
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementLarge companies like Disney and Uber have arbitration clauses in their Terms of Use. AdvertisementIt's a near-century-old practice that some legal experts say should be modernized for the digital age. The Disney caseIn the case of large companies, arbitration clauses included in one service can often apply to any service the company offers. AdvertisementHow consumers protect themselves from arbitration clausesCammarata said one way consumers can navigate arbitration is to check if a company's terms of use has an opt-out clause. Lee said that while courts tend to be critical of arbitration clauses in employment agreements, they're less so regarding things like streaming services or rideshare apps.

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☆ The 1982 Tylenol Murders: An Enduring Mystery
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Brian Todd | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Editor’s Note: Learn more about the decades-old cold case of the Tylenol murders in the latest episode of “How It Really Happened,” airing Sunday at 9 p.m. A string of unsolved murders is the subject of a CNN Original Series documentary, ‘How It Really Happened: Tylenol Murders’ airing Sunday, November 17 at 9 p.m. When they gathered that afternoon, Adam’s brother Stanley Janus and Stanley’s wife, Theresa, also took Tylenol capsules from the same bottle. The most compelling suspect was James William Lewis, who investigators determined had sent a threatening letter to Johnson & Johnson, demanding $1 million to stop the Tylenol murders. As horrific as those deaths remain, the Tylenol murders did lead to safety measures which have very likely saved many lives.

Persons: Washington CNN —, Mary Kellerman, Mary, Kellerman, Adam Janus, Adam’s, Stanley Janus, Stanley’s, Theresa, Mary McFarland, Paula Prince, Mary “ Lynn ” Reiner, Johnson, Yvonne Hemsey, Tylenol, Helen Jensen, Janus, Sherlock Holmes, James William Lewis, Lewis, could’ve, ” James W, Keith Myers, Roger Arnold, Ted Kaczynski, Arnold, Kaczynski Organizations: CNN, Washington CNN, Health, Johnson, Kansas City Star, AP Locations: Chicago’s, Elk Grove Village , Illinois, Arlington Heights , Illinois, Chicago, Arlington, Kansas City, Mo, Texas

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