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☆ Starbucks store workers want their new CEO to take action on these 4 issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has been in his new role for about a month. Employees at Starbucks stores say they're eager to see what changes he makes. Business Insider has spoken to 10 Starbucks store workers — whom the company calls "partners" — since the chain announced Niccol would become CEO. "It's no longer the third place," one Starbucks store manager in Florida previously told BI. Starbucks should hire more workers to shorten wait timesShifts at Starbucks stores are often short-staffed, multiple partners have told BI.

Persons: Brian Niccol, —, Niccol, Laxman Narasimhan, Howard Schultz, Kevin Johnson, I've, Narasimhan, there's Organizations: Employees, Service, Starbucks, SEC, Partners Locations: U.S, Florida, North America, North Carolina, South Dakota

Quarterbacks Jayden Daniels versus Lamar Jackson should be pure fireworks, but it's far from the only intriguing matchup this weekend. Henry has scored in all five games this season while rushing for a league-high 572 yards. Considering down and distance, Henry has rushed for 229 yards more than expected, according to advanced NFL stats. Kirk Cousins, meanwhile, is fifth in passing yards per game despite a slow start for Atlanta’s offense. The Lions are conceding 349.0 yards per game, 11th-worst in the NFL.

Persons: Jayden Daniels, Lamar Jackson, Robert Saleh, QB Drake Maye, Daniels, Jackson, Derrick Henry, Henry, Joe Flacco, Flacco, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, Derek Carr, Spencer Rattler, Deshaun Watson, it’s, Devonta Smith, A.J, Brown, Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew, Davante Adams, isn’t, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, —, Joe Burrow, Buffalo skidding, Josh Allen, Robert Saleh —, Aaron Rodgers, “, ”, haven’t, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, they're, Drake Maye, Maye, Bo Nix hasn’t, He’s, Justin Herbert, Andy Dalton, Kirk Cousins, Dak Prescott Organizations: Ravens, The Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Dallas, NFC, Patriots, Houston Texans, Washington, NFL, Colts, Titans, Richardson, Buccaneers, Kansas City, Browns, Eagles, Cleveland, Steelers, Raiders, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Bengals, Giants, Bills, Jets, Lions, Buffalo, Jaguars, Bears, Chicago, Panthers, Rams, Jacksonville, Cardinals, Packers, Green, Los, Arizona, 49ers, Texans, Dolphins, Houston, Chargers, Broncos, Denver, Falcons, Prescott, The Lions Locations: Baltimore, New England, Washington, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Cincinnati, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tampa Bay and New York, Carolina, Pittsburgh

The popular host, also known as Lenard McKelvey, has millions of followers across digital platforms and “The Breakfast Club” reportedly boasts an estimated 8 million listeners per month, more than half of them Black. Harris will focus in part on the economy and address and identify obstacles to creating intergenerational wealth for Black Americans, a senior Harris campaign official tells CNN. “Our Black men, we gotta get them out to vote, that’s number one. Kamala’s opponent promised a lot of things last time to the Black community that he did not deliver on, and we gotta make sure we help Black men understand that,” Johnson said. Tomorrow, in Atlanta, entertainers Jermaine Dupri, Armani White and Isaac Hayes III will host “Brothas and Brews” to connect with Black men.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris ’, Joe Biden’s, Lenard McKelvey, Harris, don’t, Barack Obama, ”, “, ” Obama, Walz, Magic Johnson, ” Johnson, Jermaine Dupri, Armani White, Isaac Hayes, “ Brothas, Brews Organizations: Black Americans, CNN, Black, NBA, Lincoln University, Fort Valley State University Locations: Detroit , Michigan, influencers, Pittsburgh, Georgia , Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Flint , Michigan, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Georgia

☆ I'm the Kardashians' private chef of nearly a decade. I like to stay out of the spotlight.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Khristianne Uy, known as Chef K, a 42-year-old private chef for celebrities based in Los Angeles. I was introduced to working as a private chef through someone I met at work. Related storiesIn 2003, I did a one-year unpaid internship with a seasoned private chef to advance my career. Being a private chef is different because there's no egoYou have to get curious about what your clients want and ask them how you can improve. There's so much on the horizon, I'm working on a cookbook and some docuseries — maybe even my own reality show.

Persons: Khristianne, K, Kardashian, —, Khristianne Uy, It's, I'd, Simon Fuller, James Cameron's, Susan Cameron, There's, I've, Charlie Sheen, Jonas Brothers, Ryan Seacrest, there's, Ryan, Kris Jenner, it's, I'm, James Charles, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, lhaas Locations: Philippines, LA, Los Angeles, New York, California, Hulu, Japan

☆ Disney World employees felt pressured to stay and work despite forecasts of looming tornadoes and flash floods in the hours leading up to Hurricane Milton
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Multiple Disney World employees told BI about their disappointment with how the company handled Milton. The Walt Disney World Resort was still open for business. AdvertisementIn a statement, a Walt Disney World spokesperson said the company prioritizes the well-being of those on park grounds. At Disney World, workers' minimum wage starts at $18 an hour. With 80,000 staffers, the Disney World Resort is one of the largest single-site employers in the United States.

Persons: Cash, —, Milton, Goldman Sachs, they'd, Reed Alexander Organizations: Disney, Milton, Service, Orlando, Sunshine State, Walt Disney, Workers, Hollywood Studios, Animal, Magic, Magic Kingdom, Disney World, BI, Wilderness Locations: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Orange County, Central Florida, Florida, Saratoga, Orlando, United States

☆ Citi: 'no magic number' for RBI's FX reserves
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCiti: 'no magic number' for RBI's FX reservesCiti's chief India economist, Samiran Chakraborty clarifies how the Reserve Bank of India shores up its forex reserves, determined by India's balance of payments and capital inflows. He also discusses labor market data, noting that improving skills is a key focus for the Indian government's five-year term.

Persons: Samiran Chakraborty Organizations: Citi, RBI's FX, Reserve Bank of India Locations: India

☆ Tesla's robotaxi dreams are going to be an insurance nightmare
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Nora Naughton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

High insurance costs could wipe out earnings for Cybercab owners. AdvertisementThere are plenty of hurdles for Tesla's promised robotaxi fleet to clear before launching, but one overlooked barrier may be the complexity of insuring a fleet of self-driving Teslas. Advertisement"It's great that you have a vehicle that is cheaper," said Jessica Caldwell, executive director of insights for Edmunds, referring to Tesla's $30,000 Cybercab. "But that can easily get outweighed by high insurance costs." The automotive insurance industry has yet to fully embrace autonomous technology, and without coverage, driverless Teslas can't operate.

Persons: Tesla, —, Tesla's, Elon Musk's, Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds, there's, Caldwell, Musk, Elon, Morgan Stanley, Adam Jonas Organizations: Insurance, Service, Tesla, Investors Locations: Texas, California

☆ I inherited over 1000 salt and pepper shakers from my grandmother. I kept my favorites and sold the rest, and it taught me a lesson in letting go.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Trace Salzbrenner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementWhen I was a kid, my grandma loved to tell me about her collection of salt and pepper shakers. Over time, her collection grew — and then, I inherited itThere were salt and pepper shakers shaped like pumpkins, some like rabbits. AdvertisementAnd what the hell was I supposed to do with that many salt and pepper shakers? Trying to move more than 1000 salt and pepper shakers over 1000 miles was a nightmare I did not want to face. AdvertisementI had to take a moment and think about the real importance of the salt and pepper shakers.

Persons: —, grandma Organizations: Service

☆ Common heart conditions raise the risk of dementia, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Nearly 130 million adults in the United States have some form of heart disease, according to the AHA. Having coronary heart disease raises the risk of future dementia by 27% compared with people without heart disease, the AHA statement said. Heart attacks and heart failureAbout every 40 seconds, someone in the United States will have a heart attack, the AHA estimates. Heart failure is a more severe form of heart disease, in which the heart is too weak to pump enough blood and oxygen to the body’s organs. That benefit held true even for people with existing diagnoses of cardiometabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Persons: ”, Fernando Testai, Testai, Andrew Freeman, Freeman, ” Freeman, ” Testai Organizations: CNN’s, CNN, American Heart Association, University of Illinois College of Medicine, AHA, Jewish Health, World Health Organization, WHO, US Centers for Disease Control Locations: Chicago, United States, Denver

☆ Prime Day TV Deals: Up to 50% Off Samsung, LG and More
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Henry St. Leger | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a freelance writer for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. SKIP AHEAD Best Prime Day TV deals | Best Prime Day TV sales | How I picked the best TV deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Prime Day TV deals4.4-star average rating from 579 reviews on AmazonLowest price in three monthsThe Samsung QN90C is one of the best TVs out there, in my opinion. There are few features and no Fire TV platform — you’ll need a Fire TV Stick for that — but as an entry-level soundbar, it’s worth picking up for this October Amazon Prime Day. Best Prime Day TV salesHere are the best Prime Day TV sales to know about.

Persons: I’ll, Samsung’s, you’re, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Big Deal, Samsung, Amazon, LG, Fire, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney, Google, Wellness, Bath, Giftable Tech, Facebook, Twitter

☆ Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded for work on proteins to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Christian Edwards | Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded in Sweden on Wednesday. EXCLUSIVE: The moment John Jumper shares the news about his 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. pic.twitter.com/OhNSwiKwgQ — The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 9, 2024Since the pair’s key paper was published in 2021, it has been cited more than 13,000 times. They are generally built from 20 amino acids that can be combined in endless ways. Using the information stored in DNA as a blueprint, the amino acids are linked together in our cells to form long strings.

Persons: ”, David Baker, Hassabis, John Jumper, Jonathan Nackstrand, Wednesday’s, Lasker, —, David Pendlebury, Baker, Johan Aqvist, ” Aqvist, Geoffrey Hinton, John Hopfield Organizations: CNN, Getty, Google, Clarivate’s Institute for Scientific, University of Washington Locations: Sweden, AFP, British, American, DeepMind

☆ Disney prices just went up again. Here’s how to get a discount
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Natasha Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Jeffrey Talajic, who runs MagicTripTools.com, analyzed Florida park prices at Walt Disney World and Universal Resort Orlando going back to 1990, using data from the Orlando Sentinel newspaper. Talajic found that Disney World raised prices 22 out of the past 35 years, and Universal raised theirs 23 times. Jeffrey Talajic/MagicTripTools.comMindy Marzec, who runs the travel website thisfairytalelife.com, said she always jokes that three things in life are certain: death, taxes and Disney parks raising ticket prices. In Florida, guests can save between $60 and $200 per night on Disney World ticket and hotel packages for much of the first half of 2025. Another deal on the Disney World website offers hotel discounts between 10% and 25% on many dates from January through April.

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☆ Homebuyers Have Hope With Lower Mortgage Rates, More Houses Available
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Wild swings in mortgage rates discouraged almost everyone from venturing out into the market. As I wrote earlier this year, a gummed-up housing market — the Ice Age I was talking about — is good for nobody. When mortgage rates hit multidecade lows during the pandemic, millions of people were able to snag or refinance their way into cheaper monthly costs. That'd be within spitting distance of what the experts at John Burns Research and Consulting, a housing-research firm, call the "magic mortgage rate." In other words, trying to predict mortgage rates — and buying or selling a home accordingly — is a fool's errand.

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☆ Disneyland hikes ticket prices for its highest-demand days
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Still, the company has sought to offer discounted tickets and hotel stays for those who opt to visit Disneyland during off-peak periods. Much like the airline, hotel and even concert entertainment industries, Disney's theme parks operate on a demand-based pricing model. But to handle demand, Disney has a tiered ticket system. Tier 0 is the lowest demand, the $104 base ticket price, while Tier 6 is the highest demand and will see an increase of $12 to $206 per ticket. Disney's online ticketing website for those theme parks — Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot — already reflects pricing increases for 2025, which were reported back in February.

Persons: Price, Jessica Good, Disney Organizations: Walt Disney Company, Disney, Disneyland Resort, Lightning, Walt Disney World, Hollywood Studios, Epcot Locations: California, Orlando , Florida, Magic Kingdom

☆ Amazon Prime Day Deals on TVs to Shop Before Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Henry St. Leger | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

SKIP AHEAD Best Prime Day TV deals | Best Prime Day TV sales | How I picked the best TV deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Prime Day TV deals4.4-star average rating from 579 reviews on AmazonLowest price in three monthsThe Samsung QN90C is one of the best TVs out there, in my opinion. Best Prime Day TV salesHere are the best Prime Day TV sales to know about. Amazon : Up to 27% off Alexa TVs: Up to 27% off Alexa TVs Amazon: Up to 50% off Samsung TVsHow I found the best Prime Day TV dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. To round up the best Prime Day sales on TVs, I found highly-rated products at their lowest price ever or their lowest price in three months.

Persons: I’ll, Samsung’s, you’re, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Big Deal, Samsung, LG, Fire, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney, Google, Wellness, Bath, Giftable Tech, Facebook, Twitter

☆ Hurricane Milton could reduce Disney earnings, Goldman says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Kristian Burt | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Projected park closures and disruptions from Hurricane Milton could cut into Walt Disney 's earnings, according to Goldman Sachs analysts. Goldman Sachs reduced its estimate for Disney's fiscal 2025 earnings per share from $5.22 to $5.14. The storm is projected to make landfall around the Tampa area, which hasn't been hit directly by a hurricane since 1921. The storm is then projected to head toward Orlando, where Disney World is located, as it decreases in intensity. Spokespeople for Disney did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment on the new earnings estimates.

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☆ Disney World is shutting down as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Walt Disney World will close early on Wednesday as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton. Other venues, including Universal Studios, have also announced closures. download the app Email address Sign up 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 PolicyAdvertisementWalt Disney World will shut down on Wednesday as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton. Related storiesA closure at Disney World is rare: Most hurricanes don't reach as far inland as Milton is expected to. Disney is not alone in closing its gates: Universal Orlando's parks, including Universal Studios, will shutter early on Wednesday and remain closed on Thursday.

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☆ 5 AI hacks smart people use to accomplish more and stress less at work
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Jeremy Schifeling | In Schifeling | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Here are five AI hacks smart professionals use to get the most out of AI:1. Head over to Google Forms, click the AI button at the top of the page, and tell the tool what you're looking to accomplish. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwardsYou can use a similar approach beyond survey comments. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwardsThe key here is that AI can do more than just spit out text. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwardsAgain, you can adapt the prompt to help you prepare for any kind of presentation.

Persons: I’ve, you’ve, you've, We've Organizations: Khan Academy, Harvard Business School, University of Texas, Google

The sole lesbian bar in Colorado, Blush & Blu, hosted its final party on Saturday night after announcing it would close its doors. "In a lesbian bar, we are at home. A post-pandemic “lesbian bar renaissance” occurred, however, leading to new businesses opening in different states, according to an NBC News analysis. The Lesbian Bar Project documents lesbian bars and maintains a list of open businesses. There are about 30 lesbian bars still operating across the country, with the loss of Blush & Blu, according to its tally.

Persons: Jody Bouffard, Michelle Osterday, Bouffard, we’ve, Brittany Bartges, “, ”, ” Bartges, Blush, Bartges, Blu Organizations: NBC, NBC News, Bar Locations: Colorado, Denver, Boston, Colfax

☆ Céline Dion teams up with ‘Sunday Night Football’ in new video
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Ariana Brockington | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Céline Dion made a special appearance during “Sunday Night Football” ahead of the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys. Hours before kickoff, “Sunday Night Football” teased the music superstar’s upcoming appearance on the NBC program. Just before the delayed kickoff, Dion starred in a video addressed to football fans, featuring clips of the storied Steelers-Cowboys rivalry. The Cowboys and the Steelers, a timeless classic, on Sunday night,” Dion concluded. Dion’s “SNF” appearance follows her performance this summer at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Persons: Céline Dion, ”, SNF ”, Dion, “, they’re, ” Dion, Edith Piaf’s “ Organizations: Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, NBC, Steelers, Cowboys, Sunday, NFL, Steelers ’, The Cowboys, Gatorade, Olympic, Eiffel

☆ A Gen Xer quit his corporate job in SF and moved to Colombia. He said Medellín is more affordable and he's been able to launch 2 startups.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( John Towfighi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Jason Bennett, 46, moved from San Francisco to Medellín, Colombia in 2018. Bennett quit his job at Banana Republic to move abroad and launch two startups. AdvertisementJason Bennett had a successful career in San Francisco but didn't see a future for himself in the corporate world. In 2016, he visited Medellín, Colombia, and said he envisioned it as his future home. Courtesy of Jason BennettBuilding financial independence started at a young ageBennett was born and raised in San Francisco.

Persons: Jason Bennett, Bennett, Medellín, —, didn't, I've, San Francisco Bennett, Jason Bennett Bennett Organizations: Banana, Service, Banana Republic, True Star Consulting, Consulting, Voting, Central America, University of Oregon, San, Medellín Philharmonic Locations: San Francisco, Medellín, Colombia, Francisco, Lisbon, South, Caribbean, Banana, American

☆ Fed cuts could turn the tide for commercial real estate. Where to find opportunity
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Federal Reserve interest rate cuts may help turn the tide for commercial real estate. "Lower interest rates are not a magic bullet, but less restrictive monetary policy lays the groundwork for a commercial real estate recovery," wrote senior economist Charlie Dougherty. "Decreased long-term interest rates appear to be easing upward pressure on cap rates and slowing declines in property valuations. "That said, reduced interest rates should prevent distress from spreading and shorten the hurdles coming down the road," he added. Gimple specifically likes single-asset, single-borrower CMBS and commercial real estate collateralized loan obligations.

Persons: Wells Fargo, Charlie Dougherty, Dougherty, Douglas Gimple, Gimple, It's, that's Organizations: Treasury, Companies, Fed Locations: Central, Diamond, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Hawaii

☆ Embracing the chaos in Ho Chi Minh City
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Richard Quest | Joe Minihane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

This is Ho Chi Minh City, the commercial heart of a resurgent Vietnam. It may be Ho Chi Minh City. Maksym Panchuk/iStock Editorial/Getty ImagesAccording to a 2022 C40 Cities Report, Ho Chi Minh City is home to some 7.3 million motorcycles. Watching him at work is to appreciate just how important preserving history and sharing culture is to the people of Ho Chi Minh City. Yet to get a proper taste of its most famous coffee, you really need to find one of the best coffee houses in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Nguyen: With Aaron Rodgers’ age and their defense, the Jets have a small window to make some noise. In theory, Adams would also add some much-needed explosiveness to a Jets offense that entered this week ranked 29th in the NFL in total yards and 27th in points. The Bills’ defense also suffered losses in free agency, and holes went unfilled even though Buffalo’s top competitors in the AFC include elite offenses in Kansas City, Baltimore and Cincinnati. Watson isn’t just not playing well, he’s playing like one of the worst quarterbacks in the league. Maybe improved offensive production would help ease pressure on the Browns’ defense.

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☆ No. 1 Alabama upset by Vanderbilt: Is the Tide in Playoff trouble after historic loss?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Kennington Smith Iii | Joe Rexrode | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

It marked the Commodores’ first-ever win over an AP top-five team and just the fourth time Alabama has lost as a No. — Joe RexrodeAlabama isn’t in as much CFP trouble as it may seemThe CFP margin for error has shrunk, of course, for an Alabama team that still has challenging road games against Tennessee, LSU and Oklahoma ahead. Despite a near-even margin in total yards (Vanderbilt 186, Alabama 159), the Commodores controlled the game by converting third downs — 7-of-10 in the first half. Williams’ magic isn’t enoughWhen Alabama needed a big play it called on its 17-year-old phenom Ryan Williams — and he delivered. Then, faced with a fourth-and-goal and trailing 40-28, Williams’ 2-yard touchdown run put Alabama back within one possession.

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