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☆ Inside the right-wing subculture of Zyn-obsessed nicotine fiends
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. After Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for a federal probe into "Zyn" nicotine pouches last week, the GOP backlash was swift. "Unfortunately Chuck Schumer is more focused on Zyn Pouches than he is about Fentanyl pouring over our border," wrote Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee. A 'pro-society' drugA variety of factors drive the proliferation of nicotine among the younger right-wing crowd. Containers of "Zyn" nicotine pouches.

Persons: Tucker Carlson, —, Chuck Schumer, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Schumer, Sen, Thom Tillis, Tim Burchett, Peter Thiel, JD Vance, Ohio, Vance, It's, Michael M, Carlson, Tucker Carlson's, that's, Saagar Enjeti, Greg Price, Andrew Huberman, Peter Attia, they're, There's, Enjeti, Tillis, Gregory Conley, Conley Organizations: Service, GOP, Rep, Fox News, Atlantic, Senate, Republican, State Freedom Caucus Network, Stanford University, Republicans, American Vapor Manufacturers Association, Capitol, Democrats Locations: North Carolina, Tennessee, mainstreaming Zyn, Swedish

☆ Did Griselda Blanco actually kill all 3 of her husbands?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Here's what happened to Alberto Bravo — and Blanco's other two husbands — in real life. Blanco had three sons with her first husband, Carlos TrujilloBlanco's three oldest sons Uber, Dixon, and Ozzy in "Griselda." He's long gone by the time the show picks up, with Blanco fleeing Colombia after the death of her second husband, Alberto Bravo. The two were divorced by the late 1960s after having three sons; Blanco reportedly had Trujillo murdered over a "business dispute" in the 1970s. Blanco's second husband, Alberto Bravo, was shot and killedBlanco's second husband Alberto Bravo appears in the first episode of the Netflix series.

Persons: Griselda, Sofia Vergara, Griselda Blanco, Alberto, Blanco, Alberto Bravo —, —, Carlos Trujillo Blanco's, Uber, Dixon, Ozzy, Elizabeth Morris, Netflix Carlos Trujillo, Blanco's, Alberto Bravo, Trujillo, Netflix Blanco, Maxim, Bravo, Blanco wasn't, Max Mermelstein, she'd, Mermelstein, " Blanco, Darío Sepúlveda, Alberto Guerra, Dario, Dario Sepulveda, Michael Corleone Blanco, Sepulveda, It's, Bravo's, Fernando, Michael, Little Michael, Michael's Organizations: Netflix, New York Times, Bravo, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel Locations: Miami, Colombia, Medellín, New York, Queens , New York, Blanco, Bogotá, Sepulveda, Irvine , California

More than 40,000 people have been sheltering in or around the center, according to the U.N. There was no immediate confirmation of the Israeli order by UNRWA. The United Nations did not directly blame Israel. The United Nations said Wednesday’s strike was the third direct hit on that compound. An estimated 1.7 million Gazans have fled their homes during the war, according to the United Nations, many of them displaced multiple times.

Persons: Khan Younis, Philippe Lazzarini, U.N, “, Israel, Wednesday’s, Mr, Lazzarini, Younis, Rawan Sheikh Ahmad Organizations: United Nations, UNRWA, Israeli Authorities Locations: Gaza, Khan, Egypt, Israel

☆ U.N. Aid Agency Investigates Claim That Some Workers Were Involved in Oct. 7 Attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Gaya Gupta | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The United Nations agency that aids Palestinians, known as UNRWA, said on Friday it had dismissed several workers accused of being involved in the Hamas-led terrorist attacks on Oct. 7 and had launched an investigation into the allegations. Israel has previously accused UNRWA, which acts as an effective shadow government in the Gaza Strip, operating a wide array of social programs, of fueling anti-Israeli sentiment. The stunning accusation and the U.N.’s swift reaction, however, contrast with previous U.N. denials of Israeli allegations. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, said in a statement that he had immediately dismissed the UNRWA workers to “protect the Agency’s ability to deliver humanitarian assistance.” He added that any UNRWA worker who was involved “will be held accountable, including through criminal prosecution.” He did not say how many of UNRWA’s 13,000 workers in Gaza had been accused. Despite the actions by the U.N., the U.S. State Department said it had “temporarily paused additional funding” to the agency, noting the allegations involved 12 UNRWA workers.

Persons: Philippe Lazzarini, ”, “ Organizations: United Nations, U.S . State Department Locations: Israel, Gaza

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors arguing that a Michigan school shooter's mother is partly responsible for the deaths of four students told jurors Thursday that the tragedy could have been easily prevented when she was confronted with his violent drawings just a few hours earlier. “Even though she didn't pull the trigger, she's responsible for those deaths,” Keast said in his opening statement. Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Nov. 30, 2021, attack. “The two people with all of the information, all of the background to put this drawing into context, were James and Jennifer Crumbley,” Keast said. Jennifer Crumbley, who will testify in her own defense, was a “hypervigilant mother who cared more about her son than anything in the world,” Smith said.

Persons: Jennifer Crumbley, Ethan Crumbley, Marc Keast, Jennifer, James Crumbley, ” Keast, James, “, Shannon Smith, wasn't, ” Smith, Taylor, ” Ethan Crumbley, Ed White Organizations: PONTIAC, — Prosecutors, Oxford High School, Prosecutors, ” Defense Locations: Mich, Michigan

☆ Attorney for the mom of a 15-year-old school shooter opened her manslaughter trial by quoting Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementShannon Smith, an attorney for Jennifer Crumbley, began her opening statement to the jury by reciting a Taylor Swift song. Smith told the jury that much of the evidence they would hear and see is "horrific" and would scare them. According to Smith, Jennifer Crumbley did not know where the family's gun was kept or "how to put it in the car." AdvertisementProsecutor Marc Keast, meanwhile, described Jennifer Crumbley as an unaware mom who had several opportunities to intervene before her 15-year-old murdered his classmates. Opening statements for James Crumbley's trial are scheduled to begin on March 5.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Crumbley, James, Jennifer Crumbly, Shannon Smith, Taylor, Smith, convicting Crumbley, Crumbley's, James Crumbley, Jennifer didn't, Marc Keast, Keast, James Crumbley's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Michigan, Oxford , Michigan

☆ Eli Lilly's Zepbound is off to a strong start, but here's what needs to happen to push shares higher
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Lilly's Mounjaro and Zepbound both use tirzepatide as an active ingredient, but Mounjaro is indicated for type 2 diabetes, while Zepbound aids weight loss. A rich valuation LLY 1Y mountain Eli Lilly shares over the past year. But even good news about Zepbound's launch might not be enough to propel Lilly's stock higher. Goldman's Shibutani has a neutral rating on Lilly shares and a price targe of $600, which implies shares could fall nearly 5% from they started the week. He has a buy rating on Lilly shares, and expects the stock could hit $700 over the next 12 months.

Persons: Eli Lilly's, Lilly, Goldman Sachs, Chris Shibutani, IQVIA, Shibutani, Lilly's, Mounjaro, Eli Lilly, Geoff Meacham, NASH, Meacham, there's, Morgan Stanley, Terence Flynn, Flynn, Morgan Stanley's, Michael Bloom Organizations: Food and Drug Administration, Zepbound, Novo Nordisk's, Medicare, Bank of America, Novo Nordisk, Bank of, FDA, CNBC Locations: Indianapolis, Mounjaro

☆ How Republicans rail against government spending on TV — only to brag about its benefits back home
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But most of it came from a must-pass spending bill that he and other Republicans voted against. AdvertisementIt was late December 2022, and Republicans were furious about the 2023 omnibus spending bill, a sprawling piece of legislation designed to avert a government shutdown and keep federal spending flowing for the next 9 months. In the end, just 9 Republicans voted for it, only 2 of whom remain in Congress. Rep. Mike Garcia of California, a member of the House Appropriations Committee that oversees government spending, was among those Republicans. Yet almost all of the funding that Garcia touted in the mailer came from the omnibus spending bill that he made a show of voting against the previous December.

Persons: Mike Garcia, —, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Kevin McCarthy, Mike Garcia of, Garcia, Kathy Norris, mailer, Sen, Tommy Tuberville, David Schweikert of, Maria Elvira Salazar, Spokespeople, Salazar, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez Organizations: Service, Republicans, Children's Hospital of Los, mailer, Industrial Association, College of, Canyons, Republican, Democratic, Department of Homeland Security Locations: Georgia, Mike Garcia of California, Los Angeles, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Lancaster, Alabama, David Schweikert of Arizona, Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida, Alexandria, Cortez of New York

Applying for a business credit card using an EIN keeps your personal and business finances separate. Advantages of using an EIN for business cardsUsing an EIN for business credit cards offers several advantages for business owners. SVB Innovators Card: The SVB Innovators Card earns 2x points on all business spending, making it a rewarding choice for business owners who want a business credit card using only an EIN. The SVB Innovators Card earns 2x points on all business spending, making it a rewarding choice for business owners who want a business credit card using only an EIN. How to obtain an EIN for business card applicationsIf you want to get a business credit card using your EIN, you might need to start by obtaining the EIN itself.

Persons: —, EIN, Holly Johnson, it's, Julia Menez, BILL, Keogh Organizations: Service, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Card, EIN Locations: United States, Chevron

Page Walley on Tuesday stopped short of fully removing the law and instead introduced legislation that would remove those convicted of aggravated prostitution of having to register as a violent sex offender. “But removes the sex offender registration.”Prostitution has long been criminalized as a misdemeanor in Tennessee. Nearly 20 years later, the state legislature revised the law once more by requiring lifetime sex offender registration for those convicted under the controversial statute. Instead, the GOP-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday agreed to advance a proposal that would drop the lifetime sex offender registration requirement. The plaintiffs challenging the law in federal court, all named Jane Doe, have described years of harassment and hardships in finding housing and employment that complies with Tennessee's violent sex offender registry.

Persons: ”, Republican Sen, Page, ” Walley, Walley, Jane Doe, Bill Lee's, It's Organizations: The U.S . Department of Justice, Republican, for Disease Control, GOP, Gov Locations: Tenn, Tennessee, The, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Shelby County, Memphis

PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died after being held in a Northern California jail alleges he contracted a preventable viral infection there when its medical staff denied him critical HIV medication for two months. His mother, Lesley Overfield, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, handed the arresting officers her son's prescribed medication but he was never administered it, the filing says. "Medical records show that he was denied his prescribed HIV medication for the entire two months he was detained," the lawsuit alleges. Overfield's health deteriorated rapidly as his HIV “devolved into AIDS" and he was eventually released from jail and hospitalized, according to court documents. Overfield's death certificate said he died of encephalitis “and indicated that Nick contracted this virus two months prior to his death,” while he was in custody, according to court documents.

Persons: Nicholas Overfield, Lesley Overfield, Jan, Wellpath didn't, “, ”, Nick Organizations: Court Locations: PLACERVILLE, Calif, Northern California, U.S, El Dorado County

☆ A doctor lost 50 pounds and has kept it off for years after ditching fad diets. She eats high-protein food and does intermittent fasting.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Research shows that there is nothing special about intermittent fasting for weight loss, and it doesn't work for everyone because it can be challenging to maintain. But it helps some people stick to a calorie deficit, which is required for weight loss. Protein is helpful for weight loss because it keeps you feeling full and helps the body maintain muscle during a calorie deficit. AdvertisementAfter a few months, her new lifestyle felt normal and she continued intermittent fasting after finishing her weight loss phase. Grunch believes weight loss is about mindsetGrunch is now aiming to maintain her weight and will see how that goes without medication.

Persons: Betsy Grunch, Grunch, —, Carbs, I've Organizations: Service, aha, Research Locations: Atlanta , Georgia

☆ ChatGPT is particularly useful for people in these 3 industries, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

But the popular chatbot is particularly useful for workers in three specific industries, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. It's massively deployed and at scaled usage, at this point," Altman said during a recent episode of "Unconfuse Me," a podcast hosted by Bill Gates. Altman, whose company makes ChatGPT, made a point of noting that today's AI systems "certainly can't do [those] jobs" for you. CodingChatGPT can help programmers finish their work as much as three times faster than usual, Altman said. Some educators have worried that tools like ChatGPT could make it easier for students to cheat on assignments.

Persons: ChatGPT, Sam Altman, Altman, Bill Gates, OpenAI, Coders, coders, Gates, Dr, Tovah Klein, Healthcare OpenAI's chatbot, Jesse Ehrenfeld Organizations: Healthcare, Stanford, University of California, Educational, AIs, ASU, GSV, Barnard College, CNBC, American Medical Association Locations: Berkeley, San Diego

☆ A gastroenterologist shares an easy trick he uses to make sure he's eating enough gut-healthy foods
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A gastroenterologist shared a method he uses to make sure he's eat enough gut-healthy foods. Gut health is important because it's tied to our general health. AdvertisementA gastroenterologist shared the trick he uses to make sure he's eating enough fiber to improve his gut health , and his overall health in turn. He also recommended people eat fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles to improve their gut health. O — omega-3s from fiber-filled foodsOmega-3 fatty acids, found in foods such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, hempseeds, and walnuts, are also important for gut health, Bulsiewicz said.

Persons: —, Will Bulsiewicz, Bulsiewicz, Bartlett, it's, chia Organizations: Service, Stanford, of Medicine, Research, The Cleveland Clinic

☆ From transparent TVs to ChatGPT-powered pet companions, here’s some of the buzziest tech of CES 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Here’s a look at some of the buzziest products announced this week:Loona companion robot is the world's first consumer robot equipped with ChatGPT AI technology. From Beijing KEYi Technology Co. Ltd.AI companionsAI companions are one of the biggest trends to emerge from the show this year. Samsung’s buzzy Ballie robot, which was first shown off at CES in 2020, received a refresh. BaracodaAI task robotsBeyond companions, AI has made its way into nearly every appliance and gadget you could think of this year. LG was one of the first leaders in transparent TVs; one of its earlier prototypes impressed the show floor back in 2020.

Persons: it’s, Loona, Rosie, Samsung’s, Dipanjan Chatterjee, ”, Volkwagen, Mercedes Benz, Chatterjee, ” Honda, VinFast, “ There’s, Jon Erensen, EssilorLuxottica, Francesco Milleri, Evie, Steve Jobs, Cook, Christoph Dernbach, “, Jitesh Ubrani, ” Ubrani, CNN’s Peter Valdes, Dapena Organizations: CNN — Tech, Consumer Electronics, Beijing KEYi Technology, ., LG, CES, Forrester Research, Walmart, Nvidia, AMD, Honda, VinFast, Fiat, Samsung, Gartner, Media, Apple Vision, Steve, Apple, IDC, Sony, Qualcomm Locations: Las Vegas, Beijing, USA, Cupertino, Cupertino ., Apple's, United States

☆ Mary Ellen Mark: Vintage photos offer rare glimpse of Mumbai’s red-light district
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Christy Choi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

CNN —Mary Ellen Mark couldn’t forget Falkland Road. Despite being harassed and intimidated, legendary photographer Mary Ellen Mark spent 10 years trying to take photos on Falkland Road. Mary Ellen Mark A young woman and her customer photographed by Mary Ellen Mark. Mary Ellen Mark Falkland Road's infamous cages, where sex workers were displayed to passersby and potential customers. Mary Ellen Mark A young woman and a child seen reflected in a mirror.

Persons: Mary Ellen Mark, Mary Ellen Mark couldn’t, ”, Falkland, ” Meredith Lue, Lue, didn’t, Mark, “ Saroja, ’, Mary Ellen Mark Friends, “, ” Lue, she’s, Asha, Mumtaz, Usha, Mary Ellen Mark Late, Mary Ellen Mark Falkland, wouldn’t, Champa, Martin Bell, ” Mark, Mary Ellen Mark Hidden, ” Bell, Mark’s, ’ ” Lue, Ward, They’re, they’ve, It’s, ” Mary Ellen Mark Organizations: CNN, New York Times, Mary Ellen Mark Foundation, GEO, Olympia, Mental Institution, Ward, Times, “ Locations: Mumbai, Bombay ”, Bombay, —, Falkland, “, Mumbai's, South India, America, Berlin, Germany, India, Seattle, Oregon

Read previewThe Food and Drug Administration on Friday cleared the way for Florida's first-in-the-nation plan to import lower-priced prescription drugs from Canada, a long-sought approach to accessing cheaper medications that follows decades of frustration with U.S. drug prices. Ron DeSantis signed the plan into law in 2019, but it required federal review and approval by the FDA, which controls prescription drug imports. "These proposals must demonstrate the programs would result in significant cost savings to consumers without adding risk of exposure to unsafe or ineffective drugs," FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said in a statement. Health officials there previously have suggested their country's prescription drug market is too small to have any real impact on U.S. prices. The U.S. has long had the highest prescription drug prices in the world, with essentially no government limits on what companies can charge.

Persons: —, Florida's, Ron DeSantis, Joe Biden, Donald Trump —, Robert Califf, DeSantis Organizations: Service, Drug Administration, Business, Republican Gov, FDA, Democratic, U.S, Trump, Health Locations: Canada, Mexico, U.S

☆ 10 things turning 100 in 2024, from Band-Aids to Popsicles
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-02 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The first Winter Olympics were held 100 years ago in Chamonix, France. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of famous events, brands, and inventions that have become everyday staples. Here are 10 things turning 100 in the new year.

Persons: — Organizations: Service Locations: Chamonix, France

☆ Cushman & Wakefield's CIO believes in embracing AI to manage buildings, serve landlords, and help tenants
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-20 | by ( Josée Rose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Cushman helps landlords fill their spaces, from office buildings to retail stores to warehouses, and aids companies in finding space to lease. If they're managing a big office building, for example, they'll work out of that building rather than a Cushman office. Cushman uses AI chatbots to supplement its other offerings for client support to solve their problems faster. AI, Companieh said, can help Cushman employees "maximize their time to best serve the client." The misuse of AI technology is obviously at the forefront of a lot of our thoughts.

Persons: Sal Companieh, —, Cushman, Companieh, we've Organizations: Service, Cushman &, Business, Cushman Locations: Wakefield, Business, America, Cushman & Wakefield, Cushman

☆ Stellantis resurrects small Fiat 500e EV for the U.S., starting at $34,095
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

DETROIT — Stellantis is resurrecting the all-electric Fiat 500e for the U.S. market, as the automaker begins to release electric vehicles domestically to meet tightening fuel economy regulations. The 500e will be the first all-electric vehicle offered in the U.S. by Stellantis since the company formed in 2021. At just over 3,000 pounds, Stellantis says the 500e is expected to be the lightest all-electric vehicle in the segment. The electric Fiat 500e as well as gas-powered models of the car were previously built at a factory in Mexico by Fiat Chrysler. A Fiat spokesman said additional 500e models will be available at Fiat dealerships in the future.

Persons: Stellantis, It's, it's, Sergio Marchionne, Bono, AIDS — Organizations: DETROIT, U.S, Stellantis, Fiat Chrysler, French PSA Group, 500e, AIDS, ONE, Fiat Locations: U.S, Italy, Mexico

☆ Worrying About Pandemics Is So 2020. Should It Be?
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Jon Sindreu | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Covid-19 pandemic has widened differences between rich and developing countries. Photo: Johis Alarcon/Bloomberg NewsAmid all the concerns about inflation, interest rates and wars this year, at least investors haven’t needed to worry about pandemics. Exhibit one: The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, is on shaky ground. This U.S. initiative, created by George W. Bush in 2003, claims to have saved the lives of about 25 million people around the world. This year, though, opposition led by Rep. Chris Smith—who claims PEPFAR has been hijacked to promote abortion—has foiled the effort.

Persons: Johis Alarcon, haven’t, George W, Bush, Chris Smith —, PEPFAR, — Organizations: Bloomberg, AIDS Relief, Rep Locations: U.S

☆ Morgan Stanley fund manager names 4 top stocks to buy 'on the cheap’
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

That was exacerbated as interest rates went up," Aaron Dunn, portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley's U.S. Value Fund, told CNBC's "Street Signs Asia" on Friday. When pressed on what stocks make good plays, Dunn responded with four names, adding: "There's a lot of opportunities out there to pick up really good companies on the cheap." It made up 2.4% of his U.S. Value Fund as of Oct. 31. Dollar Tree Elsewhere, the value investor is bullish on value store, Dollar Tree , which made up almost 3% of the U.S. Value Fund holdings, as of Oct. 31. Year-to-date shares are now up nearly 1% but this is " well under its intrinsic value," Dunn said.

Persons: —, Aaron Dunn, CNBC's, Dunn, Morgan Stanley, – they've, Clorox Organizations: Morgan, Value, Agricultural, FMC Corporation, . Value, FMC, Alcoa Corp Aluminum, Alcoa, . Value Fund Locations: Morgan Stanley's, Alcoa, China

[1/5] Honoree Dionne Warwick and her family attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, U.S., December 3, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Washington celebrated singer Dionne Warwick, comedian Billy Crystal, Bee Gees member Barry Gibb, rapper and actress Queen Latifah, and opera star Renée Fleming on Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors, the top U.S. honor for achievements in the arts. "There simply is no song that Dionne Warwick cannot sing," said record producer Clive Davis, adding that she had "inspired musicians all over the world." Crystal, 75, known for roles in films such as "When Harry Met Sally," "City Slickers," and "Analyze This," was next up. Opera singer J'Nai Bridges said ahead of the show that Fleming had helped make opera more mainstream.

Persons: Dionne Warwick, Julia Nikhinson, Billy Crystal, Bee, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, Renée Fleming, Joe Biden, Gladys Knight, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Clive Davis, Singer Cynthia Erivo, Alfie, Harry Met Sally, Meg Ryan, Robert De Niro, De Niro, Biden, Tony, Whoopi Goldberg, Crystal, Oscar, Kerry Washington, Tituss Burgess, Christine Baranski, Susan Graham, Fleming, Sigourney Weaver, Fleming's, J'Nai Bridges, Gibb, Robin, Maurice, Michael Bublé, Ben Platt, Jeff Mason, Jasper Ward, Gerry Doyle Organizations: Kennedy Center, REUTERS, Rights, Washington, Kennedy, White, Broadway, Bee, Big Town, U.S, CBS, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Warwick

☆ Michael Stipe Is Writing His Next Act. Slowly.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Jon Mooallem | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

entered its epoch of megasuccess, beginning with the explosion of “Losing My Religion” in 1991, Stipe had learned to manage his limitations. posted a video online in which Stipe read a stilted press release. When Rolling Stone asked if he planned to make a solo album, he answered, “It’s unfathomable to me right now.”“I just folded my hands and sat for a while,” Stipe told me. Around 2015, Stipe stepped in to produce a record that his friends in the band Fischerspooner were struggling to finish. In 2019, Stipe started sporadically releasing singles, four of them over the course of five years, all to benefit climate groups.

Persons: Stipe, R.E.M, “, ”, Rolling Stone, ” “, ” Stipe, Aaron Dessner, ” That’s, ’ Organizations: Red

☆ This habit helped Bill Gates change careers after retiring from Microsoft—despite being 'very monomaniacal’ at the time
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Career changes can be hard, even for Bill Gates — who credits a simple, lifelong habit for his switch from a narrow-minded, decades-long focus on computers and software to international philanthropy. "I had a long period from about age 18 to 40 where I was very monomaniacal ... Microsoft was everything," Gates, 68, recently told comedian Trevor Noah on the "What Now? "I was lucky enough that as other people took over Microsoft, I got to go and read and learn about all the health challenges, why children die." With even more time to read, he researched ongoing global health crises and decided to make the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation his primary focus, he said. "Reading fuels a sense of curiosity about the world, which I think helped drive me forward in my career and in the work that I do now with my foundation," Gates told Time in 2017.

Persons: Bill Gates —, Gates, Trevor Noah, Melinda French Gates, Melinda Gates, —, he's, It's, it's, Mark Cuban, Bill Maher's, Warren Buffett Organizations: Microsoft, Melinda Gates Foundation Locations: United States

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