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☆ America’s Antivax Disinformation Campaign in the Philippines - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( David Wallace-Wells | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Typically, Americans learn about the clandestine depravities undertaken abroad by their government only decades after the offenses were committed. When the Pentagon was confronted with the report, its spokeswoman didn’t just acknowledge the existence of these sorts of programs; she appeared to defend them. The Reuters report is very much worth reading in full, a showcase of American recklessness in what may already be a new age of Spy vs. Spy psyops. But we’ve had very little reporting, or reckoning, with what the American side of that information war might look like. ), to counter adversary malign influence”; that “this process is deliberate, methodical and comprehensive”; and that this work employs “a variety of platforms, including social media, to counter those malign influence attacks.” The Chinese have been, predictably, more hyperbolic: An editorial in the Chinese Communist Party-run Global Times called the social media campaign simply “brainwashing.”

Persons: Chris Bing, Joel Schectman, didn’t, we’ve, ” Organizations: Reuters, Department of Defense, Pentagon, Chinese Communist Party, Times Locations: Philippines, Central Asia, China, Russia

☆ These are some of Dubai’s most expensive luxury hotel rooms
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The suites rooms are all connected via a mobile app, allowing guests to control their room's thermostat, lighting, and television remotely. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The triple-height library provides a secluded space to work, read or relax. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: The entertainment room is kitted out with a 98-inch LED screen for a home cinema experience. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: Every room has stunning views — including the marble-clad bathrooms. Atlantis, The Royal Atlantis, The Royal: Guests can enjoy designer amenities made by French fashion house Hermès, as well as bespoke gold toothbrushes, combs and brushes.

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☆ US job openings unexpectedly grew in May, reflecting a still resilient labor market
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The number of available jobs in the US unexpectedly grew in May, signaling continued resilience in the nation’s labor market. Job openings jumped higher to 8.14 million in May, from a downwardly revised 7.91 million in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report released Tuesday. While both hires and job openings rates (as a percentage of total employment) ticked higher for May, the quits rate and layoffs rate were unchanged. The labor market appears to be at a crossroads, Nick Bunker, Indeed Hiring Lab’s head of economic research, wrote in commentary posted Tuesday. But some Fed officials have noted that the job market has lost momentum recently and that it’s highly unclear whether it will continue to hold steady or weaken further.

Persons: Economists, “, ” Robert Frick, switchers, David Tinsley, Nick Bunker, ” Bunker, ”, you’ve, Austan Goolsbee, ” Marisa DiNatale Organizations: CNN, Bureau of Labor Statistics ’, Labor, Navy Federal Credit Union, Industries, Bank of America, Bank of America Institute, “, Federal Reserve, Chicago Fed, Bloomberg, European Central Bank, Moody’s, Labor Statistics Locations: Sintra , Portugal

☆ How a group of butterflies flew 2,600 miles across the Atlantic Ocean without stopping
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Scientists have now found evidence that a group of the winged travelers flew over 2,600 miles (about 4,200 kilometers) across the Atlantic Ocean without stopping, according to a new study published June 25 in the journal Nature Communications. The insects, which are not usually found in South America, were worn out with holes and tears in their wings. Tracking a butterflyResearchers took a few crucial steps to confirm these out-of-place butterflies really did travel across the ocean. By this method, the scientists concluded the butterflies’ birthplace to be in either Western Europe, North Africa or West Africa, she added. The researchers hope to use the same techniques to investigate the migration patterns of other species of butterflies, she added.

Persons: Dr, Gerard Talavera, Vanessa cardui, ”, Talavera, ” Talavera, “, Floyd Shockley, Shockley, Megan Reich, ” Reich, ” Shockley Organizations: CNN, Nature Communications, Spanish National Research Council, Botanical Institute of Barcelona, Migration, Smithsonian National Museum of, University of Ottawa Locations: Guiana, South America, Europe, Saharan Africa, Washington , DC, North America, Ontario, Western Europe, North Africa, West Africa, Africa

☆ Job Promotions Are Down As Companies Cut Costs, Avoid Giving Raises
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In 2023, according to data compiled by Workday, companies across every industry promoted fewer employees than they did the previous year. The cutbacks were especially stark in tech, where promotion rates plunged by 25%. Yes, high interest rates and slower economic growth means that companies are being forced to tighten their belts. Related storiesEven when the job market begins to heat up again, we may not see promotion rates recover to 2022 levels for some time — or ever. Companies need to remember that even though employees can't afford to quit their jobs in the current hiring slump, they can still quiet quit.

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☆ China’s ‘military readiness’ questioned with dramatic downfall of two defense ministers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

At the height of their careers, former defense ministers Li and Wei often struck a tough tone before the world’s top military officials. Former Defense Ministers Li Shangfu and his predecessor Wei Fenghe have both been expelled from the Communist Party over corruption allegations. Most of the generals dismissed or disappeared without explanation last year were linked to the Rocket Force or military equipment, including Li and Wei. An engineer by training, the 66-year-old spent decades launching rockets and satellites in southwest China before being promoted to the PLA headquarters to deal with military equipment procurement. “The gun barrel must always be held in the hands of those who are loyal and reliable to the party,” Xi told the PLA elites.

Persons: Hong Kong CNN —, Xi, Li Shangfu, Wei Fenghe, Xi Jinping, Li, Wei, “, James Char, ”, Former Defense Ministers Li Shangfu, Wei’s, Joel Wuthnow, ” Wuthnow, ” Char, Weidong, Char, Jason Lee, Xu Caihou, Guo Boxiong, Xu, Guo, Wuthnow, Jiang Zemin, haven’t, ” Wei, Li “, Bill Bishop, ” Xi Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Communist Party, People’s Liberation Army, PLA, Rajaratnam, of International Studies, Former Defense Ministers, AP, Reuters, Rocket Force, Development Department, Second Artillery Corps, Pentagon, National Defense University, CCP, China’s Naval University of Engineering, Central Military Commission, Military, People's, CMC, Communist Locations: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States, Singapore, People's Republic of China, Beijing, Yan’an

☆ Truist's chief strategist just downgraded the tech sector amid its most extreme outperformance since 2002. Here are 2 sectors he recommends investing in instead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewAfter Big Tech's meteoric rise in the stock market, valuations may be coming back down to earth. Elevated Big Tech valuationsThe stock market is incredibly narrow, with just a few mega-cap tech stocks driving the market rally. Overall, the tech sector has risen by roughly 40% since November 2023. AdvertisementTruistAccording to Lerner, tech valuations are overheating in the short term, fueled by investor optimism. The tech sector's forward P/E has increased 19% just since May 1st of this year, jumping from 26x to 31x.

Persons: —, Keith Lerner, Lerner Organizations: Service, Nvidia, Apple, Google, Business, Utilities, P Telecom, US Telecommunications ETF, Vanguard Utilities Index Fund

☆ Within a year of completing solar-installation training, I landed a full-time job that lets me live the life I want
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Erin Greenawald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Now he has a marketing job for a solar company that offers flexibility and career mobility. My career has been the wildest ride since I got my solar-installation training just a year ago. AdvertisementI graduated in May 2023 and, after a summer job traveling to Alaska to create educational programs, started job searching in the solar industry in the fall. The solar industry needs everything that any other industry needs, and the growth is happening so fast. When I envision the future of my solar career, it seems like the sky's the limit.

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On the final night of Copa America Group C play, the U.S. men’s national team had to match or better Panama’s result against Bolivia. The challenge was that the U.S. would have to do it against unbeaten group leaders Uruguay. AdvertisementPanama beat Bolivia 3-1 and the U.S. lost 1-0 to Uruguay, ending their Copa America after one win and two losses in a disappointing group stage. Then, when giving Chris Richards a yellow card in the 32nd minute, Uruguay looked to play a quick free kick. Greg O’KeeffeWhat was the deal with the camera angle?

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☆ Rare purple pigment found in Bronze Age pottery
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CPA Media Pte Ltd/Alamy Stock PhotoAncient Greeks and the Romans considered Tyrian purple, first developed in the Bronze Age, an elite, royal color. But the recipe for the long-lasting pigment, made using Mediterranean sea snails, disappeared with the fall of the Byzantine Empire. Now, researchers have found the precious pigment within pottery fragments containing 3,600-year-old purple dye from a Bronze Age workshop in Kolonna on the Greek island of Aegina. Life for a vulnerable child in the Stone Age would have been difficult because Neanderthals moved from place to place. Meanwhile, the agency has selected SpaceX to design a vehicle that will drag the space station out of orbit at the end of the decade when it ceases operations and plummets into the ocean.

Persons: Jesus Christ, Down, paleoanthropologist Mercedes Conde, Valverde, ” Conde, Trent Sugg, Tracy Dyson, NASA’s OSIRIS, REx, China’s, NASA’s, Mars, Emin Yogurtcuoglu, —, — Wood, Ashley Strickland, Katie Hunt Organizations: CNN, CPA Media, University of Alcalá, NASA, Collins Aerospace, Boeing, SpaceX, Anadolu Agency, Getty, CNN Space, Science Locations: Byzantine Empire, Kolonna, Aegina, Spain, “, Iceland, Rainier, Washington, Kyrenia

☆ A new study suggests a culprit in bird flu's rapid spread through US cattle, and how to stop it
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewContaminated milk may be spreading H5N1 bird flu between dairy cattle, contributing to a major outbreak across 12 US states. A new study shows the virus can survive for over an hour in raw (unpasteurized) milk left on the surfaces of materials used in equipment for milking dairy cattle. That's a clue in the mystery of how the virus has spread so rapidly between US dairy cattle, infecting over 130 herds in Idaho, Michigan, Colorado, Texas, and more. The cattle outbreak has scientists increasingly worried that the H5N1 virus could mutate enough to cause an outbreak in humans. However, the study suggests that cleaning milking equipment between cows and outfitting workers with protective gear could help prevent the spread.

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Users of collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. At the height of its success, the platform was the largest spot bitcoin exchange in the world, claiming to handle around 80% of all global dollar trades for bitcoin. Gox creditors creates "downside risk" next month, though it would be short-lived. Gox creditors take place in July, [this] creates a trajectory where crypto prices come under further pressure in July, but start rebounding from August onwards," the analysts wrote. Gox creditors opted for in-kind reimbursement has to do with the tax implications.

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The information for the following product(s) has been collected independently by Business Insider: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. We paid for our travel and hotel entirely with points, and we saved by booking months in advance. Add to it the guilt of paying for said trip, and it's even harder to justify an adults-only trip. That's why we decided to cash out our Marriott Bonvoy points and airline points to pay for the entire trip guilt-free. Whether you're looking to maximize transferrable credit card points for loyalty programs or get your first credit card, our guide to the best credit cards can help you make the right choice.

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☆ Scientists inject rhinos with radioactive material in attempt to curb poaching
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Story The Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Mokopane, South Africa AP —Researchers in South Africa have injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project aimed at reducing poaching. This week, researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand ‘s Radiation and Health Physics Unit in South Africa injected 20 live rhinos with these isotopes. It now stands at around 27,000 due to continued demand for rhino horns on the black market. South Africa has the largest population of rhinos, an estimated 16,000, making it a hotspot with more than 500 rhinos killed every year. Denis Farrell/APThe country experienced a significant decline in rhino poaching around 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the numbers increased when virus lockdown restrictions were eased.

Persons: ”, James Larkin, Denis Farrell, “ We’ve, they’ve, Larkin, “, Pelham Jones, Nithaya Chetty Organizations: South Africa AP —, University of, Witwatersrand, Unit, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Rhino Owners Association Locations: South Africa

☆ A bride says the $1,000 Jimmy Choo shoes she splurged on for her wedding broke after she wore them for 5 minutes
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In April, she found what she thought were the perfect shoes at Jimmy Choo. AdvertisementDante told BI that representatives from Jimmy Choo apologized to her for her experience on Tuesday. AdvertisementDante ultimately got a refundDante considered buying a different pair of Jimmy Choo shoes but ultimately decided she just wanted a refund on the original pair. #jimmychoo @Jimmy Choo ♬ original sound - michaelarose123Dante told BI she expected better customer service from a luxury retailer. But she told BI she won't be in a rush to buy another luxury product herself.

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To help you browse the best ones going on now, I've rounded up the best 4th of July sales below. The best 4th of July electronics and appliances sales Appliances and electronics are notorious for their hefty price tags, which makes sales like these priceless. In time for the warming weather, I'm seeing some great price drops on air conditioner picks from our guides to the best portable air conditioners and the best air conditioner units. Burrow The best 4th of July home and kitchen dealsIt's a good time to buy furniture, whether you're shopping for indoor or outdoor pieces. SaatvaThe best 4th of July mattress dealsMattresses are on sale most of the year, it's true.

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☆ I want to lose fat, build muscle, and get stronger. A nutritionist said to eat more carbs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He told Business Insider that his goals are to lose fat, build muscle, and get stronger. Derek said he works out six days a week, doing four strength training sessions and two HIIT workouts. AdvertisementMolloy said Derek isn't eating enough carbs overall, which isn't ideal because he needs energy for his high-intensity workouts and strength training. "Increasing carbohydrate intake could enhance workout performance and recovery," Molloy said. "Lastly, I would just emphasize to Derek the importance of introducing phases into his training," Molloy said.

Persons: —, Derek, Mike Molloy, Molloy, Derek isn't Organizations: Service, Insider's Nutrition Clinic, Business Locations: Brussels

Pillowboard sits low and hidden by pillowsSilk & Snow Wooden Bed Frame The Silk & Snow Wooden Bed Frame is a reasonably priced bed frame made of sustainable wood that doesn’t require any tools or screws for assembly. AdvertisementThuma vs Silk & Snow PriceThuma Platform Thuma + Pillowboard Thuma + Headboard Thuma + Headboard + Cushion Silk & Snow Platform Silk & Snow (with headboard) Price (Queen) $1,095 $1,295 $1895 $2,085 $850 $1,250 (boucle), $1,300 (solid), and $1,700 (rattan)The Thuma and Silk & Snow bed frames may be similar in design, but their price varies greatly. Emily Hochberg/Business InsiderWhere Silk & Snow bed frame customers get a 30-night free trial, Thuma bed buyers get 100 nights to try out their bed frame. AdvertisementThe bottom lineIn comparing the Thuma and the Silk & Snow bed frames, our first inclination is to advise potential buyers to go with the Silk & Snow bed frame. Read our Thuma bed frame review and Silk & Snow wooden bed frame review.

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☆ Despite high demand, kidneys donated by Black Americans are more likely to be thrown away. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Ana S. Iltis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Making matters worse, kidneys from Black donors in the U.S. are more likely to be thrown away as a result of a flawed system that erroneously considers all Black donor kidneys as more likely to stop working after a transplant than kidneys from donors of other races. Research on previous transplants shows that some kidneys donated by Black people are more likely to stop working sooner after transplantation than kidneys donated by people from other races. This could explain the data on Black donor kidney failure rate. And since Black kidney recipients are more likely to receive kidneys from Black donors, this approach could perpetuate transplant disparities. One way researchers are working to identify higher risk kidneys is using the APOLLO study, which assesses the impact of key variants on donated kidneys.

Organizations: CNN, Black, American, Research, Americans Locations: U.S, Africa, West, Saharan Africa

☆ South Sudan is home to ‘world’s largest land mammal migration.’ War means no one knows about it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Nell Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Antelopes, hundreds of thousands of them, are crossing the savannas of South Sudan. But a report published today estimates that South Sudan is home to the largest known migration of land mammals on Earth. South Sudan, a country in central Africa, has a varied landscape, from rainforests to lush savannas and swamplands fed by the Nile River (pictured). Marcus Westberg He suspects that the migration’s survival and growth is likely to be linked to the decades of war South Sudan has suffered. South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 after decades of civil war.

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☆ London’s Kew Gardens Has Long Links to Japan. Now the Emperor Is Set to Visit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Megan Specia | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, of Japan visit Kew Gardens on Thursday as part of a state visit to Britain, the links between their island nation and the famed London landmark will be on full display. Dotted through the botanic gardens’ 330 acres are constant reminders of that longstanding relationship. Nearby, gravel neatly raked into waves and swirls surrounded by Japanese plant species evokes a traditional tea garden. Dignitaries and heads of state from many countries regularly stop by Kew Gardens during official tours, joining the crowds that account for roughly 2.3 million visits annually at one of London’s most popular tourist destinations. But, for the emperor and empress, the site will perhaps hold even more relevance.

Persons: Emperor Naruhito, Masako Organizations: Kew, Kew Gardens Locations: Japan, Britain, London, Japanese, Kyoto

☆ Kevin, world’s tallest male dog, dies shortly after securing record
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The world’s tallest male dog, a Great Dane named Kevin, has died just days after his title was announced, Guinness World Records (GWR) said on Monday. His family, who live in West Des Moines, Iowa, have been left “devastated,” his owner Tracy Wolfe said in GWR press release. from Guinness World Records“I don’t think he’s aware he is as big as he is,” Tracy said earlier this month. Eventually, he was named the world’s tallest male dog, taking over the title from fellow Great Dane Zeus who also died aged three in September, after suffering from bone cancer. Great Danes have relatively short life expectancies compared to smaller dogs, living for an average of 8-10 years, and males are typically about 2.5 feet (0.76 meters) tall, according to the American Kennel Club.

Persons: Great Dane, Kevin, “, Tracy Wolfe, Roger Wolfe, Tracy, Alexander, ” Tracy, “ He’s, ”, Great Dane Zeus, Danes Organizations: CNN, Guinness World Records, GWR, Guinness, American Kennel Club Locations: West Des Moines , Iowa

☆ Zhang Ziyu: China’s 7-foot-3 teenage basketball star shows promise at youth tournament
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —At 7-foot-3, China’s teenage basketball star Zhang Ziyu looks to have an exciting career ahead of her. On Monday, Zhang came off the bench for her international debut and scored 19 points on 9-for-9 shooting in just 13 minutes, helping China brush aside Indonesia 109-50. “Zhang Ziyu is a cheat code,” a social media user said on X, formerly known as Twitter. Zhang is officially listed on FIBA's website as being 7-foot-3. FIBA lists Zhang as 7-foot-3 on its official website, meaning she is only one inch shorter than San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.

Persons: Zhang Ziyu, Zhang, “ Zhang Ziyu, Fred Lee, Victor Wembanyama, Yao Ming Organizations: CNN, FIBA, Asia, International Basketball Federation, Twitter, Wednesday, Japan, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, WNBA Locations: China, Indonesia, New Zealand

☆ China's premier defends national competitiveness as trade tensions simmer
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

China's Premier Li Qiang speaks during the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 16, 2024. Denis Balibouse | ReutersDALIAN, China — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday defended the country's technological development while criticizing efforts to restrict global cooperation. His remarks, at the opening of the World Economic Forum's "Summer Davos" meeting in Dalian, China, came amid rising tensions with the EU over imports of Chinese electric cars. Andrzej Duda, president of Poland, and Pham Minh Chinh, prime minister of Vietnam, gave remarks after Li. The Chinese premier held state-level meetings in China with the two leaders ahead of the "Summer Davos."

Persons: Li Qiang, Denis Balibouse, Li, Andrzej Duda, Pham Minh Chinh, Duda Organizations: Economic, Reuters, EU Locations: Davos, Switzerland, Reuters DALIAN, China, Dalian, U.S, Poland, Vietnam, Beijing, Washington

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