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☆ Here's what's on Gen Z's 'micro-spending' wish list
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Gen Z is choosing "micro-spending" over traditional financial milestones, analyst Riani Kenyon said. AdvertisementTwenty-somethings are ditching traditional financial milestones in favor of filling their wish lists with more instant forms of gratification. Gen Z is collecting trinketsSonny Angel dolls have become a hit with American Gen Zers. Related storiesThey're adhering to trendsHailey Bieber, a trendsetter for Gen Z, has many lining up to buy her beauty brand. RhodeAs the TikTok For You Page refreshes, so do the hot new items that Gen Zers must have.

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☆ Stock market today: US stocks close at all-time highs ahead of key inflation update
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Indexes hit fresh all-time highs ahead of the key inflation report for September due Thursday. AdvertisementUS stocks jumped on Wednesday as traders looked ahead to coming inflation data and took in the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting. The stakes of the next inflation reading have risen after the big September jobs number, and Wall Street could be in for some volatility in the event of an upside surprise, Bank of America said this week. Central bankers predicted inflation would fall to 2% by 2026, while risks to economic strength were "tilted to the downside." According to the CME FedWatch tool, the odds for another jumbo-sized rate cut in 2024 have fallen to zero.

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☆ I worried my husband and I wouldn't last once we became empty-nesters — but we've since discovered how to keep our 24-year marriage strong
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Felicia Slattery | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Our love for cruising saved our marriage after our kids went to college. I love traveling and was excited to do more of it, just the two of us. She even splurged for everyone to get an upgraded balcony cabin, which made all the difference. Felicia SlatteryOnce our kids went away to school, we leaned into our love of cruising together. We've shared memorable moments that have reignited the spark in our marriage, from watching balcony sunsets to embarking on unforgettable shore excursions.

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I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a writer for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. SKIP AHEAD Best Prime Day sneaker deals | More Prime Day sneaker sales | Best sneaker sales at other retailers | How I picked the best sneaker deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Prime Day sneaker deals4.4-star average rating from 9,217 reviews on AmazonThese trail running shoes are great for mixed terrain trails because they provide stability and support on all trails. 4.3-star average rating from 7,135 reviews on AmazonNew Balance makes some of our favorite women’s walking shoes, including this pair. Best Prime Day sneaker salesHere are the best Prime Day sneaker sales to know about.

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☆ 17 cozy comfort foods you can make in a slow cooker, according to chefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A slow cooker or Crock-Pot can be a valuable yet underutilized tool in your kitchen. A slow cooker can make many cozy comfort foods, from stews to simple soups and roasted meats. Meats like brisket and short ribs become tender when made in a slow cooker. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Here are 17 cozy comfort-food dishes you can make in a slow cooker, according to chefs.

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☆ I struggled to make friends at work, and it was even harder to keep them once I left the job. A simple tip from a therapist helped.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Nicole Benedettini | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

When I started my job, I struggled to connect with my coworkers and hid behind my desk. A therapist told me to find common ground with my coworkers; I learned we shared a love of music. It was hard to maintain those new friendships when I left the company, but I'm working on it. At work, I wanted to talk to people and make friendships with coworkers in the office. Luckily, my colleagues invited me to a work happy hour a week after my time at the company ended.

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The best Amazon Prime Day dealsKeep checking in on our curated deals list below, as we'll be updating it throughout the event with our latest Prime Day picks. Tech and gaming Prime Day dealsThis will be one of the busiest sections of the October Prime Day sale, and some absolute bangers are live already. View at AmazonKitchen Prime Day dealsLooking for a Prime Day pick-me-up? View at AmazonStyle and beauty Prime Day dealsIt's not all high-end electronics on Prime Day. View at AmazonAmazon Prime Day FAQsWhen is Amazon Prime Day?

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Simon & Schuster“That fucking Putin,” Biden said to advisers in the Oval Office not long after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Woodward. “This is what Putin plans to do,” CIA Director Bill Burns said to Biden, according to Woodward. Woodward asked Trump aide Jason Miller whether Trump and Putin had spoken since he left the White House. I wouldn’t purport to speak to what President Trump may or may not have done,” Haines said, according to Woodward. As Trump framed his presidential campaign around fear, Woodward writes that Graham said of the former president: “Trump is becoming more erratic.

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He struggles with the sense that there is “no structure” to his days: “In most professions you can identify progress. Maybe he would come back and settle down with his girlfriend, the young woman he called “the one.”But when Chen learned that Itay was believed to be dead, his frame of mind shifted. It was the night he and his wife learned that their daughter, Liat Beinin Atzili, was free after more than 50 days in captivity. The day after Liat returned home to Israel, the Beinins learned that her husband — Yehuda’s son-in-law — was dead. “We both rejoiced and grieved, practically the same day,” Beinin said.

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☆ My dentist told me they couldn't remove a tooth because of my weight. It was the wake-up call I needed to lose 100 pounds.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Carol Evans' oral surgeon told her she was too heavy to have her tooth removed under anesthetic. It was the wake-up call she needed to lose 100 pounds through diet and exercise. "Please make another appointment for three months' time after you've lost weight." By mid-September 2021, a year after the surgery, I'd lost 100 pounds. I regained some of the weight and lost it againI kept up the regimen for nearly two years.

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☆ How the October 7 attacks became a turning point for US politics
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Like the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Hamas horror set off a chain of events that affected countless lives, unleashing political disturbances thousands of miles away. At home, the fallout of the Hamas attacks has coincided with the toxic politics of a presidential election year. Deep domestic political aftershocksThe Hamas terror attacks – and Israel’s response – have laid bare and widened splits in American society and domestic politics. He has found common interest with Republicans who sought to use the war to damage Biden as the election loomed. Many American Jews have felt unsafe at home amid antisemitism provoked both by Hamas’ attacks and some of the protests over Israel’s response.

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☆ Israel marks the anniversary of October 7 Hamas attacks with tears and anger
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Ivana Kottasová | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

To mark the anniversary of his death, his family huddled around the memorial on Monday, hugging each other and David’s picture. War rages onMonday marked the first anniversary of the Hamas terror attacks, and a year since Israel began its war against the militant group in Gaza. Throughout the morning, loud booms of outgoing fire reverberated throughout southern Israel as the IDF hit targets in the Gaza strip. Indeed, as the anniversary events got under way, several rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel, injuring two people. Time stopped here,” Amat Moshe, whose grandparents were residents of the kibbutz, told CNN at the Nir Oz cemetery.

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Target Circle Week is here, offering discounts across categories like home, tech and kitchen. Below, I rounded up the best Target Circle Week deals, all of which are highly rated and at least 20% off. SKIP AHEAD Best Target Circle Week deals | More Target Circle Week sales to shop | Best sales at other retailers | How I picked the best Target Circle Week | Why trust NBC Select? Best Target Circle Week salesHere are the best Target Circle Week sales to know about. Best sales at other retailers right nowHow I found the best Target Circle Week dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting.

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☆ What rabbis think of Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This' and Adam Brody's 'hot rabbi' character
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Pilar Melendez | Pilar Melendez Is An Editor On The Nbc News Platforms Team. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

NBC News spoke with four rabbis about the buzzy series, which has generated intense online reaction, including a steady stream of Brody-focused “hot rabbi” memes, since its Sept. 26 release. Nevertheless, the “hot rabbi” memes still remain a major force behind the show’s public reception. He took no issue with Brody’s “hot rabbi” character and his lifestyle. “Yeah, I’m a hot rabbi. Like Zinkow, Rabbi Sari Laufer was cautious about the show — and planned to avoid it altogether.

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☆ The 27+ Best Wayfair Way Day Deals of 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Ashley Morris | Ashley Morris Is An Associate Seo Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

Below, I rounded up the best Way Day deals, all of which are highly rated and at least 20% off. SKIP AHEAD Best Way Day deals | More Way Day sales to shop | Best sales at other retailers | How I picked the best Way Day deals | Why trust NBC Select? All shoppers can participate in Way Day, however there will be additional, exclusive deals for Wayfair Professional members. Starting on September 30, daily deals will be offered on select products on each day leading up to and including the Way Day event. Best Way Day salesHere are the best Way Day sales to know about.

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☆ Issa Rae Reveals Skills That Made Her Profitable, Red Flag in Business
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"Insecure"/HBO"I'm a coffee shop girl," the LA native told Business Insider in September during New York Fashion Week. I'm braving myself for the day," Rae continued. "A red flag is just the sensitivity; you can always tell when people aren't being honest with you." Advertisement"The first day will always be spent procrastinating or finding things wrong and reasons I can't start, and I need to allow for that day," Rae added. "So, I recognize the perfect amount of time is three days, and by that third day, I'm off."

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