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☆ Warren Buffett's right-hand man Charlie Munger might not get his windowless dorm built at UC-Santa Barbara
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

UC-Santa Barbara's Munger Hall may not be built after 13 people said it could pose health risks. The dorm — backed by a $200 million donation from Munger — was supposed to be 11-stories high with 4,500 beds across 70 square-foot bedrooms with no windows, according to the Times. Munger Hall has been criticized for its lack of windows in the bedrooms where students would live. Panelists said that Munger Hall could pose challenges to the mental and physical health of students, Vice reported. As far as the report, Munger told The Real Deal that the it's "all horseshit," adding that "it's ridiculous."

☆ Cramer: What I learned about investing from the first millionaire I met as a kid
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

He didn't talk much on the drive in, just listened to call-in radio shows and then the opera, the Metropolitan Opera, brought to you by Texaco. And if you ran out of those, you might have to close on one of the most important business days leading up to Christmas. But Mr. Paul was a supplier, a decent man, and most importantly a retired Marine Corps colonel. One day Pop asked me to summon up the courage and ask Mr. Paul to show him his stock ledger. Mr. Paul, in short, was a millionaire.

☆ Brazil's Oi exits bankruptcy protection after more than 6 years; shares jump
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SAO PAULO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Shares in Brazilian telecom firm Oi SA (OIBR4.SA) soared on Thursday after it revealed it was exiting bankruptcy protection, marking the closure of a restructuring process that lasted more than six years. Oi filed in June 2016 for Brazil's then-biggest ever bankruptcy protection after running out of time to reorganize operations and restructure a multibillion-dollar debt amid a harsh recession in Latin America's largest economy. After the announcement, common shares in Oi jumped as much as 53% to 0.26 real in morning trading. Analysts at Genial Investimentos said the move was positive for the firm, even though they still thought Oi was financially weakened. Guide Investimentos echoed the concern and noted that despite being postponed several times, the end of the bankruptcy protection was already expected.

☆ Avoid the dust-collectors! Expert tips for finding hidden treasures at yard and estate sales
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's possible to discover valuable items at local yard sales, but having a strategy and tools is important. When browsing handbags, if an item has a high price tag, Hirsch advised searching for stains, repairs, and fabric damage. Look closely at vintage Christmas ornamentsHirsch said vintage Christmas ornaments are commonly found at local sales and are potentially valuable collector items. Figure out an approach and stick to a budgetIf you're completely new to hunting for treasures, Zurzolo advised having a set strategy. Zurzolo recommended selling finds on platforms like eBay, Craigslist, or even Etsy.

☆ Salesforce employees say they're blindsided by Bret Taylor's departure as Marc Benioff swears he'll get him back: 'don't think you're gonna somehow get out of this alive because you're not'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Matthew Lynley | Ashley Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Salesforce co-CEO and heir apparent Bret Taylor announced he is leaving the company. Benioff wasn't alone: many at the company were blindsided by the departure with no notice given, employees and others close to the company told Insider. At Salesforce, Taylor oversaw the $27.7 billion acquisition of Slack as COO and the launch of its real-time customer analytics tool, Genie, as co-CEO. "Just when Benioff thought he had his succession plan all figured out Taylor steps down," a recent former employee told Insider. Multiple people close to the company told Insider that Salesforce's "bench" was thin, though Benioff heavily complimented Taylor's team when asked about a potential replacement on the earnings call.

Courtesy Roberto’s Taco Shop; LLC Courtesy Roberto’s Taco Shop; LLCMore than 70 variations have been reported across the Southwest states and the majority are owned by people who originate from the same region in Mexico that the Robledos are from. Courtesy Roberto’s Taco Shop; LLC"At first, that’s all they sold," said Reynaldo Robledo, 57, the 12th of the Robledo children. Courtesy Roberto’s Taco Shop; LLCThe restaurant initially had six combination plates and four burrito types. Outside a Roberto's Taco Shop in Nevada in 2014, when the family was in town for the gala celebration of Roberto’s 50th anniversary. Courtesy Roberto’s Taco Shop; LLCThe senior Robledo died in 1999 and Dolores died in 2020.

☆ Analysis: COP27 does little for next month's global agenda: nature loss
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Gloria Dickie | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Many environment ministers and campaigners have said the climate talks should underline the importance of protecting nature to help to limit climate change. The "landmark" target of the draft Montreal deal proposes protecting 30% of the world's land and sea by 2030 - known informally as 30-by-30. The world's wildlife crisis is largely driven by habitat loss, with wild spaces turned into agricultural fields and cities, or degraded by pollution. But climate change poses an increasing threat as temperatures climb, pushing species out of their comfortable ranges. It encouraged parties to "consider, as appropriate, nature-based solutions or ecosystem-based approaches" to climate change.

SKIP AHEAD Cyber Monday 2021 bestsellers | Is Cyber Monday a thing? What to buy and what to skip on Cyber MondayWhen Cyber Monday began, it was known as a tech-heavy deals day, said Kristin McGrath, shopping expert and senior editor at RetailMeNot. Apple products are often discounted during sales events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and AirPods, Apple Watches and Apple Pencils were all top sellers on Cyber Monday 2021. Because the line between Black Friday and Cyber Monday has blurred over the years — and because deals now start so early — many shoppers are wondering, is Cyber Monday still a “thing”? “Cyber Week” refers to the week after Cyber Monday, which is full of sales and deals from online retailers.

☆ Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt welcome second child
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Heidi Montag Pratt and husband Spencer Pratt have welcomed their second child. “The Hills” couple introduced their new baby boy on Thursday, with Montag posting to Snapchat from the hospital. Earlier, Montag had posted herself doing breathing exercises and rubbing her baby bump as Pratt drove her to the hospital. Oh yeah, definitely gonna have this baby very quickly. “I have been hoping and praying for this moment for so long!” Montag said on social media at the time.

☆ Billy Ray Cyrus is engaged
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Billy Ray Cyrus is well past his “Achy Breaky Heart.”The 61-year-old singer and actor has announced his engagement to 34-year-old Australian singer, Firerose. “She’s the real deal,” Cyrus told People magazine. The happy news comes after his former wife, Tish Cyrus, filed for divorce from him in April after 28 years of marriage. Billy Ray Cyrus said there are no hard feelings in terms of the split from the woman with whom he shares five children: sons Trace (33) and Braison (28) and daughters Brandi (35), Miley (29) and Noah (22). He and Firerose have now released a new single, titled “Time.”“I’ve spent my life worried about things that are beyond my control,” Cyrus said.

☆ NFL Week 10 preview: Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers face Seattle Seahawks in Germany
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5) will face the Seattle Seahawks (6-3) in front of nearly 75,000 spectators at Allianz Arena in Munich. With a start on Sunday, Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will become the first quarterback to start a game in three different countries (outside of the US). Allen suffered a right elbow injury during the Bills’ Week 9 loss to the Jets. In an interesting twist, multiple members of the same families will compete against each other in four different Week 10 matchups. Australia: NFL Game Pass, ESPN, 7PlusBrazil: NFL Game Pass, ESPNCanada: CTV, TSN, RDS, NFL Game Pass on DAZNGermany: NFL Game Pass, ProSieben MAXX, DAZNMexico: NFL Game Pass, TUDN, ESPN, Fox Sports, Sky SportsUK: NFL Game Pass, Sky Sports, ITV, Channel 5US: NFL Game Pass, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, ESPN, Amazon Prime

☆ Jim Cramer: Why the two-day rally to end last week is significant — and what to expect next
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

You would just stay mum, enabling investors to expect another raise of 75 basis points, especially if retail sales this week come in above expectations. The best that can be said, though, is that the two days up to end last week seem significant — especially in light of the collapse of FTX. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio. If Jim has talked about a stock on CNBC TV, he waits 72 hours after issuing the trade alert before executing the trade.

☆ Captain Sully and Whoopi Goldberg are among the latest celebrities announcing they quit Twitter after Elon Musk takeover
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Multiple celebrities say they have quit Twitter in the wake of Elon Musk's takeover. Now, some celebrities are making good on their threats to quit Twitter. Téa LeoniThe actress best known for her role in "'Madam Secretary" has also seemingly deleted her Twitter account. Gigi HadidThe fashion model took to Instagram to condemn Twitter, especially under Musk's leadership, announced she'd be deactivating her account. "I deactivated my Twitter account today.

PITTSBURGH — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are at the moment their parties’ leading candidates for 2024. But more competitive midterm contests appear poised to inject a host of new prospects into the 2024 conversation for both parties. That governors would already find themselves in the 2024 spotlight comes as little surprise to political observers. “Governors get s--- done, right?” Shapiro said in a recent interview after batting away questions about his own future ambitions. Jared Leopold, a Democratic strategist who formerly worked at the Democratic Governors Association, said Biden is and will remain Democrats’ top choice in 2024.

☆ Housing affordability is so bad that it's the only thing liberal and conservative voters can agree on
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

On Tuesday, millions of voters nationwide casted ballots in favor of affordable housing measures. "It's especially heartening to see many ballot measures that support affordable housing pass this year with a clear majority of votes." Austinites aren't the only voters desperate for affordable housing. Kansas City voters gave the green light to a $50 million affordable housing bond that will create 2,000 units in the city. This year, lawmakers brought forward proposed affordable housing bonds via Measure U in Oakland, Measure L in Berkeley and Measure ULA in Los Angeles.

☆ Bruce Springsteen to take over ‘The Tonight Show’ hosted by (his best impersonator) Jimmy Fallon
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Bruce Springsteen is about to take the stage at a place where he’s often been talked about. The legendary entertainer is set to take over “The Tonight Show” for four nights of performances, also participating as a guest of host Jimmy Fallon – who has done a killer Springsteen impersonation over the years. Late night funnyman Fallon, meanwhile, has made a bit of a side-career off of his Springsteen impersonation, even performing alongside the real deal on multiple occasions. Other musically gifted stars who have done takeovers of “The Tonight Show” include Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift and Lin-Manuel Miranda. “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m.

☆ Compass is in a precarious position. It's worth a fraction of its IPO valuation, it's never turned a profit, and employees say the former centerpiece of the business — its vaunted tech tools for agent
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Daniel Geiger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Reffkin (left) and Compass cofounder Ori Allon. Tech had been central to Compass' original missionFor years, Compass executives, including Reffkin, credited the company's tech with its meteoric rise in the residential-real-estate business. Though Compass' tech team still has 700 people, many more than any rival brokerage, the September layoffs seemed to initiate what insiders expect to be continuing cuts to the unit. "Robert is like Steve Jobs but without the insight," the veteran engineer who left Compass earlier this year said. Reffkin (left) and Allon ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

☆ Gov. Ron DeSantis says 'my phone line is open' if Biden wants to call about Hurricane Ian: 'We don't have time for pettiness'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Kimberly Leonard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyMIAMI, Florida — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he would be receptive to a phone call from President Joe Biden about the Hurricane Ian as it closes in on his state. The White House confirmed earlier in the day that Biden hadn't called, but repeatedly dodged questions about why. Biden raised the calls during an event in the White House the Rose Garden but did not mention DeSantis. It's possible he will challenge Biden for president in 2024, particularly if former President Donald Trump doesn't seek the White House again.

☆ An exclusive Miami island is getting a slew of $30 million-plus condos — and you have to be invited to buy them
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Zoe Rosenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Related Group and its partners have closed on the last developable parcel of land on Fisher Island. Fisher Island, a seven-minute ferry ride south of Miami Beach that sits at the intersection of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, has long been the stomping ground of the elite. Wealthy people can be discreet about their mansions, but we know that Oprah, Julia Roberts, and Mel Brooks are former Fisher Island residents. The enclave has also won some superlatives: Bloomberg determined Fisher Island was America's wealthiest ZIP code in April 2018, with an average income of $2.5 million in 2015. Fisher Island made headlines in 2020 for nabbing COVID-19 antibody tests for all the residents of its about 800 homes in the early days of the pandemic.

☆ Bed Bath & Beyond CFO falls to death days after company announces massive closures and layoffs
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-05 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A Bed Bath & Beyond executive died from an apparent suicide after falling from the downtown Manhattan luxury skyscraper where he lived, according to New York's medical examiner’s office. A Sunday statement from the retailer said that "the entire Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. organization is profoundly saddened by this shocking loss." Last year, Arnal took home $2.9 million as CFO of Bed Bath & Beyond, including $775,000 in salary and the rest in stock awards, according to InsiderTrades.com. Last month, he sold more than 42,500 shares of company stock worth more than a million dollars, according to the website MarketBeat. Bed Bath & Beyond's stock took a major hit last month after an influential investor sold all of his nearly 7.8 million shares.

☆ Famed litigator Randy Mastro is joining King & Spalding after more than 20 years of representing big clients for Gibson Dunn, from Chris Christie to James Dolan
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-16 | by ( Jack Newsham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Randy Mastro, a fixture at Gibson Dunn since 1998, is leaving the firm, four people told Insider. Star attorney Randy Mastro is leaving Gibson Dunn & Crutcher after more than 20 years, four people told Insider. Mastro has spent more than two decades at Gibson Dunn, which he first joined in 1989. By 2014, Chevron had run up a $32 million tab with Gibson Dunn, a bill it tried to make Donziger pay, according to Reuters. Do you know Randy Mastro or more about why he left Gibson Dunn?

☆ Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card review: An excellent premium card for Marriott loyalists with a 150,000-point bonus and refreshed benefits, including Platinum elite status
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-24 | by ( Jasmin Baron | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +45 min

Earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy points for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy™ program. Award can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy points for each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy™ program. Read our review Read Our Review A looong arrow, pointing rightMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant card fees and costsThe Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card has a $650 annual fee. There are also two new mid-range Marriott cards to consider (Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card and Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card) which both have a $250 annual fee).

☆ Jeff Bezos' knowledge of rockets blew United Launch Alliance's chief away during their initial meeting, report says
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-23 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Jeff Bezos astonished ULA boss Tory Bruno with his rocket knowledge, per The Washington Post. Bruno told The Post that Bezos was "the real deal" and wasn't faking it. Bezos' Blue Origin and Bruno's ULA agreed in 2014 to build rocket engines but delays have occurred. Bruno told the newspaper that he and Bezos "hit it off right away." Since the agreement in 2014, the relationship between Blue Origin and ULA has reportedly been rocky.

The best way to tell if your AirPods are fake is by entering their serial number into Apple's "Check Coverage" website. This website will tell you if the AirPods are registered in Apple's system, which all real AirPods are. How to tell if your AirPods are fake using a websiteThere are a few ways to tell if your AirPods are fake just by looking at them, but if you're not sure, try out the one surefire method: Ask Apple. How to tell if your AirPods are fake by finding defectsApple has pretty high production standards, and fake AirPod manufacturers rarely meet them. Apple; William Antonelli/InsiderThe best AirPods Apple; Alyssa Powell/Insider If you're looking for the real deal, buying AirPods at stores like Apple or Best Buy can ensure you get the best quality product:Best AirPods overall: AirPods Pro - See at Amazon and TargetAirPods Pro - See at Amazon and Target Best AirPods on a budget: AirPods (2nd Gen) - See at Target and Best BuyAirPods (2nd Gen) - See at Target and Best Buy Best AirPods for audiophiles: AirPods Max - See at Amazon and Best Buy

☆ Meet Fashion Nova's billionaire CEO, who just bought a $40 million beach home after buying the biggest modern home in the US last year for $126 million
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-08 | by ( Áine Cain | Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Richard Saghian is best known as the fashion mogul behind fast fashion brand Fashion Nova. Saghian is also snapping up pricey real estate. But that isn't his first big real estate purchase in LA. Last year, he shelled out $126 million for a Bel-Air megamansion, the biggest modern home in the US. The billionaire exec recently shelled out $40 million for a 6,000-square-foot home on Malibu's exclusive "Billionaire's Beach," The Real Deal reported.

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