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☆ Under-the-radar destinations worth visiting in Thailand
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Victoria Barauna | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —When it comes to holiday destinations, Thailand is one of the most popular countries in the world. Chiang Dao district, Chiang MaiA Buddhist shrine next to the entrance of the Chiang Dao caves complex, which stretches more than 10km and contains shrines, statues and Buddha images. The town of Chiang Dao itself is small but offers travelers an authentic, local Thai experience. The area’s most famous attraction is the Chiang Dao Cave complex (Tham Chiang Dao), which is made up of dozens of caverns, some of which are illuminated and decorated with Buddha statues. When it comes to temples, Wat Phumin is Nan’s most famous and has been around for more than 400 years.

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The central issue the justices are considering is whether Tennessee’s law discriminates on the basis of sex. If the court rules it doesn’t, then Tennessee’s law and similar restrictions in 25 other states would most likely stand. Vienna Cavazos, 18, said the court will have blood on its hands if it decides Tennessee's law doesn't discriminate based on sex. Yates said he wanted to attend oral arguments “because I support the trans community.”“This is f------ hate,” he said of Tennessee’s law. Nadine Seiler, 59, said she traveled to the Supreme Court from Maryland to show solidarity with trans people.

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☆ Healthcare leaders react to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's fatal shooting
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Geoff Weiss | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementLeaders in the healthcare industry were shocked by the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sent shockwaves through the healthcare industry. Michael J. Alkire, President and CEO of Premier Inc."When UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's life was tragically taken in Manhattan this morning, the country lost a leader committed to improving patient care," Alkire wrote in a LinkedIn post. Related storiesRob Davis, CEO of Merck & Co."I am saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. My thoughts are with the Thompson family and all those who worked alongside him," Davis wrote in a LinkedIn post.

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☆ OpenWeb's ousted CEO who refused to quit speaks exclusively with BI about his battle with the board
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Shoval's messy battle with the board goes publicTensions boiled over in mid-2024 when OpenWeb's board changed Shoval's reporting line, a move he felt breached his contract. Then the company announced to staffers that Shoval would be replaced with an interim CEO, OpenWeb's former chairman Tim Harvey. AdvertisementShoval made his dispute with the OpenWeb board public by posting on LinkedIn in October. His complaint argued that he should be reinstated as CEO and able to appoint two new board directors of his choosing. Kimberly White/Getty Images for TechCrunchShoval maintains that OpenWeb board meetings and decisions were conducted improperly and that he still has the right to appoint two new board directors of his choosing.

Persons: Nadav Shoval, Shoval, podcaster Scott Galloway, Tim Harvey, OpenWeb, Ariel Zimmerman, he's, Kimberly White, TechCrunch Shoval, Omer Cygler, — Galloway, Cygler —, Scott Galloway, cohost Kara Swisher, Andrew Harnik, it's Organizations: BI, BlackRock, Insight Partners, Georgian Partners, New York Times, NYU Stern, LinkedIn, Tel, New, Israel Defense Forces, Maglan, TechCrunch, Big Tech, Fox News, CNN, Yahoo, Lion Investments Locations: Shoval, OpenWeb, BlackRock, Tel Aviv, New York, New York City, San Francisco

☆ I'm not an only child, but I'm the only one responsible for having kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Patrick Kuklinski | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

He will always need assistance with things throughout his life. I've had to put having kids aside because I know I will have to take care of him in the future. When my wife and I discuss having kids, we have to be realistic about what our future looks like from a different angle than most people our age. Related Video The truth behind the experimental therapy that kids say starts with 'legalized kidnapping'My brother is autisticMy twin brother, Jon, is a lot like me in many ways. AdvertisementBut he will also always need assistance to make sure his day goes smoothly.

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☆ I worked my way up to a $500k AI job at Google without a Ph.D. Here are 2 methods I've used to stay competitive in my industry.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In my experience, it's more common to have a master's or Ph.D. than just a bachelor's in the AI and machine learning field. AdvertisementHere's how I got an AI job at Google without a Ph.D. and how I stay up-to-date in this rapidly developing industry. The following summer, I did a different internship, also in machine learning. I wanted to go into machine learning because it was a rapidly developing field being used to solve hard problems like spam reduction. He put me on a team working on an AI model for auto-capitalization in Google Docs.

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☆ Melbourne, Australia: Police seek suspects in Adass Israel Synagogue blaze condemned as clear act of antisemitism
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Angus Watson | Jennifer Hauser | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Sydney, Australia CNN —Police are searching for two masked suspects after a synagogue was set on fire in southeastern Australia early Friday in an attack condemned by the prime minister as an act of antisemitism. Worshippers fled from the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne when the blaze took hold around 4 a.m. Friday morning. The violence and intimidation and destruction at a place of worship is something that we should never see in Australia. However, Robert Gregory, CEO of the Australian Jewish Association, said he was “outraged but not at all surprised” by the attack. Sarah Schwartz, executive officer of the Jewish Council of Australia, called the fire an “act of disgusting violence” and an attack on the Jewish community.

Persons: ”, Benjamin Klein, ” Klein, Chris Murray, ” Murray, “ We’re, “, Anthony Albanese, it’s, ” Albanese, Robert Gregory, Sarah Schwartz Organizations: Australia CNN — Police, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC, Victoria Police, Explosives Squad, Israel, Palestine, Australian Jewish Association, Jewish Council of Australia Locations: Sydney, Australia, Adass, Melbourne, Gaza

☆ Jamie Foxx declares ‘I’m back’ in trailer for new Netflix special chronicling 2023 hospitalization
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jamie Foxx is setting the record straight about a health crisis he experienced last year in his upcoming Netflix comedy special. A trailer for the special, titled “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was,” was released on Thursday, showcasing the Oscar-winning actor and comedian taking the stage in front of a cheering audience, saying, “I’m back!”“And I’m so glad to see you all here, I’m so glad to be here,” Foxx adds. Foxx will set the record straight about his health crisis “with humor and vulnerability,” according to an official synopsis for the special. Jamie Foxx in 'What Had Happened Was.' “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was” will be available to stream on Netflix on December 10.

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☆ Why we're still talking about JonBenét Ramsey's murder 28 years later
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementSix-year-old JonBenét Ramsey's unsolved 1996 murder is the subject of a new Netflix docuseries. JonBenét Ramsey's unsolved murder has transfixed Americans for almost three decadesJonBenet Ramsey in 1993, three years before her death. At the time, coverage of the initial investigation focused heavily on the Ramsey family as prime suspects. "We had a long talk with Steve Thomas and he ultimately decided it wasn't in his interest," Berlinger told BI. "Maybe they're doing it but they're being awfully mum, and they're not very communicative with the Ramsey family either."

Persons: Joe Berlinger, Berlinger, Oscar, JonBenét Ramsey, John, Patsy Ramsey, Patsy, Burke, JonBenet Ramsey, Melissa McCarthy, Clive Owen, Ramsey, Thomas G, Steve Thomas, JonBenét, he'd, Larry King, Charlie Brennan, John Ramsey, Brennan, Lou Smit, JonBenet, Netflix Berlinger, they're, there's, John Ramsey's, docuseries, Steve Redfearn Organizations: Netflix, Boulder, Boulder DA, Paramount, Boulder Police, Memphis, Colorado Bureau, Investigation, Boulder Police Department, Hollywood Locations: reinvestigate, Boulder , Colorado, Boulder, Atlanta, Colorado

☆ A 'risk-averse' lawyer quit his job to write for TV. Now, he's adapted his own novel into a Hulu show.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementCharles Yu adapted his 2020 novel, "Interior Chinatown," into a Hulu series starring Jimmy O. Yang. "I didn't have to worry about where the mortgage payment was coming from, so I could just write when I got to write," Yu told Business Insider. Jimmy O. Yang as Willis Wu in episode four of "Interior Chinatown." Mike Taing/HuluBefore you got staffed on "Westworld," you had a pretty lengthy law career. "Interior Chinatown" is now streaming on Hulu.

Persons: Charles Yu, Jimmy O, Yang, Yu, Charles Yu's, Columbia Law School grad, Cromwell, Belkin, Willis Wu, Mike Taing, He's, we'd, Willis, Ronny Chieng, Hulu Organizations: University of California, Columbia Law School, Sullivan, Cromwell LLP, Business, United Talent Agency, HBO, Writers ', Disney, Hulu Locations: Berkeley, Hulu, LA, Orange County

☆ Streaming site Twitch is embroiled in controversy over creators’ content about its handling of Israel and Palestine
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The controversy at Twitch underscores how hard it is to deal with sensitive political topics that have become commonly discussed and shared on social media. Saltman has criticized and targeted Piker, and Saltman told DigiDay his campaign’s group had reached out to over 100 advertisers already. Controversy over streamersComments made at the “Ayyrabs Podcast” panel, hosted by Twitch partner and streamer Frogan at TwitchCon, are at the center of the controversy. “Any and all content on Twitch must abide by our Community Guidelines, and we apply these rules objectively, to all of our creators. When we find content that breaks those rules, we take enforcement action,” the company said in a statement Wednesday.

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The fire in April 2019, which burned the roof and spire of Notre-Dame, caused the world to hold its breath. David Bordes/Rebâtir Notre-Dame de ParisI made it to the roof, where workers were securing the rebuilt spire and new rafters. A 3-D rendering showing a contemporary view of a portion of the city of Paris, filled with grey buildings. The map is replaced by a more recent map of Paris, widening our view and showing much more development. The map transitions into a 3-D rendering returning us again to the contemporary city, with Notre-Dame at its heart.

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☆ Benjamin Robert ‘Bambi’ Williams allegedly killed Joana Peca in 2021 in St. Petersburg, Florida. A TikTok just led to his capture
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The man accused of killing her only child, Joana Peca, three years ago in St. Petersburg, Florida, had finally been captured. Peca was in disbelief when she got the call Friday from detective Brian Bilbrey of the St. Petersburg Police Department. Eleni Peca speaks at a news conference Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Florida. St. Petersburg Police DepartmentMajor David Gerardo of St. Petersburg Police said on the show that officers found no gun at the scene and it was not immediately clear who had killed Peca. He was extradited to Miami, where a St. Petersburg detective and a Pinellas County sheriff’s deputy picked him up over the weekend.

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☆ We gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. We earn less, but the tradeoffs are worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

They are both nurses and when they came across a job opportunity in New Zealand, Chia applied. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brandon Chia, 31, a nurse in the South Island of New Zealand. Chia moved from Singapore to New Zealand in 2022. We were always exhausted from work and didn't have time to enjoy time together as a family. AdvertisementWe rent a two-bedroom house in New Zealand for 340 New Zealand dollars, or around $200 a week.

Persons: Brandon Chia, Chia, Jiar Lin, didn't, —, New Zealand Brandon Chia, We've, it's Organizations: New Zealand, Central Provident Fund, New Zealand —, Toyota, New Locations: Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, New, West Coast, Christchurch, Zealand

☆ Scared your partner is cheating? Strangers on the internet are here to help — for a fee
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementSome people are turning to "loyalty tests" to check if their partners are cheating. One woman who paid to test her partner told Business Insider she wished she had used the service sooner. 'Loyalty tests' are on the riseVideos about loyalty tests started going viral online around 2021, and they all followed a similar blueprint. In that sense, conducting a loyalty test against your partner can be a betrayal in the same way that cheating is. AdvertisementBejar does think there are some situations where a loyalty test could be helpful, though, particularly in an abusive relationship.

Persons: Landis, AisleTalk, Ari, I've, Lazo, Ashlyn Nakasu, Nakasu, Brandan Balasingham, Balasingham, Bejar, that's Organizations: Loyalty, BI

☆ I left teaching to go back to school and learn to launch satellites. It was the right move even though it didn't make me significantly happier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I loved working with children but the job left me feeling stressed and undervalued. I left teaching to go back to school and learn to launch satellites but I didn't feel much happier. At the time, I was a teacher at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex being paid less than $12 an hour. AdvertisementThough I loved children, teaching, and the opportunity to work with famous figures like Al Worden, the Command Module Pilot of Apollo 15, I felt undervalued. AdvertisementI'm still glad I made the switchI feel both grateful and regretful for leaving teaching to go launch satellites.

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☆ Trump's SEC pick and Bitcoin's $100K milestone are two big wins for the crypto community
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

President-elect Donald Trump lived up to his self-appointed title of "crypto president" by picking a big supporter of digital assets to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission . Atkins has been a part of the Token Alliance, an advocacy group for crypto, since 2017. Atkins, if confirmed, is a stark contrast to current SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who already announced his intentions to step down in January. Howard Lutnick , Trump's pick for commerce secretary, found success beyond the financial services firm (Cantor Fitzgerald) and the brokerage (BGC Group) he runs. AdvertisementMeanwhile, Scott Bessent , Trump's Treasury pick, is also unsurprising.

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☆ Here’s why the QAnon community is excited about Trump’s FBI pick
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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Two national golf associations announced new gender eligibility policies Wednesday that bar transgender women who have gone through male puberty from participating in elite women’s competitions. Trans women who do not meet these requirements are still able to compete in “non-elite events and activities,” according to the association. “The LPGA has updated our Gender Policy for Competition Eligibility to uphold the fairness and integrity of our elite competitions while providing an inclusive environment for the broader LPGA community,” the LPGA’s statement says. “There is a place for all women to participate in golf through the broader LPGA community. This principle guided the creation of our Policy and will continue to guide our future.”The United States Golf Association, or USGA outlined the same puberty and testosterone requirements as the LPGA in its new gender eligibility rules.

Persons: Scotland’s Hailey Davidson, “, ” Davidson, ” Organizations: Professional Golf Association, Epson, Ladies, United States Golf Association, USGA, U.S, Women’s, Girls ’ Junior Locations: U.S

☆ Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, fatally shot outside NYC hotel, source says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Gabrielle Fonrouge | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, a person familiar with the incident told CNBC. Brian Thompson was named chief executive of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021. A food cart vendor near the scene told NBC News that he did not hear any gunshots but saw police vehicles and two helicopters in the area. Thompson was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021, according to his biography page. He previously served as CEO of UnitedHealthcare government programs including Medicare & Retirement and Community & State.

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President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter has earned plenty of criticism — and most of it, even the harsh partisan-tinged kind of criticism, has real merit. In hindsight, it turns out Joe Biden had a big vulnerability with his family when it came to serving as president. A word of warning to Democrats pulling a muscle trying to defend Biden’s decision here. I get the sense that many Democrats feel duty-bound to somehow defend Biden’s decision here even if they can’t defend it. This slope is very slippery, and it’s why it’s hard not to ask whether we are witnessing the Trumpification of Joe Biden.

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☆ The 10 most fun cities in the US, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementA WalletHub study ranked 182 of the most-populated cities in the US by how fun they are. So, if you're looking for a fun city to explore — or an exciting new place to ring in 2025 — WalletHub's latest report offers a look at 182 US cities ranked based on how fun they are. AdvertisementThe personal finance outlet first identified the 150 most-populated cities in the US, as well as at least two of each state's most-populated cities. Then, to measure "fun," it compared those cities across three categories: entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and costs. AdvertisementFrom Las Vegas to New Orleans, here are the 10 most fun cities in the US, according to WalletHub.

Persons: it's, —, WalletHub, Chip Lupo Organizations: Las Vegas, Census Bureau, for Community, Economic Research Locations: Las, Vegas, New Orleans

☆ College enrollment falls 5% for 18-year-old freshmen; FAFSA failures to blame, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

watch now'Aftermath of the FAFSA fiasco'Experts had warned that problems with the new FAFSA would result in fewer students applying for financial aid and fewer students enrolling in college. "Freshman enrollment dropped by a dramatic 5% this fall in the aftermath of the FAFSA fiasco, reversing previous gains," said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz. Submitting a FAFSA is one of the best predictors of whether a high school senior will go on to college, according to the National College Attainment Network. "FAFSA completion and college enrollment move in the same direction — that relationship is pretty consistent," said Bill DeBaun, NCAN's senior director. As a result of changes to the financial aid application, more students now qualify for a Pell Grant, a type of aid awarded solely based on financial need.

Persons: Mark Kantrowitz, Bill DeBaun, NCAN's, Kantrowitz, FAFSA, DeBaun, Grant, Pell Grant, Pell Organizations: National College, Network, Seniors, U.S . Department of Education, Student Clearinghouse Research, Black Colleges, Universities, Federal Student Aid, Department of Education

☆ Amazon sued by DC attorney general for allegedly excluding neighborhoods from Prime delivery
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Washington, D.C.'s attorney general sued Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the company of covertly depriving residents in certain ZIP codes in the nation's capital from access to Prime's high-speed delivery. "In the zip codes in question, there have been specific and targeted acts against drivers delivering Amazon packages. Data from the AG shows that before Amazon instituted the change, more than 72% of Prime packages in the two ZIP codes were delivered within two days of checkout. The ZIP codes in Schwalb's complaint are in areas with large Black populations, according to 2022 Census data based on its American Community Survey. According to Scwalb's complaint, Amazon never communicated the delivery exclusion to Prime members in the area.

Persons: Brian Schwalb, Schwalb, Steve Kelly, Kelly Organizations: Amazon, Amazon's, U.S . Postal Service, AG, Bloomberg, American, Survey, Federal Trade Commission, UPS, FedEx Locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Washington

☆ 2 students wounded, suspected gunman dead after California high school shooting, sheriff says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-04 | by ( Emma Tucker | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Two kindergarten students were wounded in a shooting at a school in northern California on Wednesday afternoon and a male suspect was found dead with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. The two wounded students are kindergarten boys aged 5 and 6, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey told CNN affiliate KCRA. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said he does not believe the shooter has a connection to campus or the students, according to KCRA. The two students who were shot were taken to area hospitals for treatment, according to a sheriff’s office spokesperson. Students were being taken to the nearby Oroville Church of the Nazarene, where parents can reunite with their children, the sheriff’s office said.

Persons: “, Mike Ramsey, Kory Honea, KCRA Organizations: CNN, Sheriff’s, Adventist, Nazarene, Sacramento Field Locations: California, Butte, Oroville, Butte County, Feather, Oroville Church, Sacramento

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