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☆ A doctor says looking after your gut will take care of your brain and immune system, too. Here are 3 things he does himself, including 'gut gardening.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewGrowing research on the trillions of microbes that make up what's known as our gut microbiome is changing the way we think about our bodies. The brain, immune system, and gut appear to be interconnected — suggesting taking care of our gut health is key to both physical and mental health. For instance, the gut microbiome helps to "train" our immune system to distinguish friend from foe to prevent chronic inflammation, Lyman told Business Insider. Related storiesLyman shared three things he does to cultivate a healthy gut microbiome for his mind and body with BI. Gut gardeningLyman finds it helpful to think of his gut microbiome as a garden that needs tending to.

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☆ 4 ways equity management can help build a foundation for growth
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

To drive a culture of ownership, companies must build an effective strategy around equity management. Optimize capitalization table managementOne of the core elements of an effective equity management strategy is a transparent and defensible capitalization table. And with a partner to help design or evolve your equity plan management strategy, your organization will be well-prepared for its next stage of growth. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC ("Morgan Stanley") and its Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide any tax/legal advice. Morgan Stanley at Work services are provided by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, member SIPC, and its affiliates, all wholly owned subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley.

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☆ A Meta Engineer Shares the Résumé That Got Him Offers at 5 Tech Giants
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. In 2021, he applied to Meta after learning about the company's "crazy" pay packages on tech forums. It got him a $500,000 senior software engineer role at Meta and offers from TikTok and LinkedIn at the same time. The résumé Pandey has been updating since graduating from university in 2017. Personal brand projects: "Your personal brand is now more and more important," he said.

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☆ A young Duke professor won $250,000 for her algorithms that could find symptoms of heart disease when they start
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Amanda Randles creates virtual simulations that incorporate data from patients' wearable devices. To that end, Randles, a professor of biomedical sciences at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, spends her time building some of those virtual simulations. Tracking cancer cellsWhen cancer cells circulate through the bloodstream, they can sometimes acclimate in a different part of the body and form new tumors, which is known as metastasis. In her simulations, Randles changes different parameters, like how the size of the cell's nucleus affects its movement. Advertisement"What is it about the cancer cells that are making them more likely to go to the brain or to the breast," she said.

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☆ A new Walmart in-store AI is giving employees advice on how to sell products before it's too late
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Michelle Castillo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The internally developed AI technology allows Walmart employees to scan produce like bananas to see how ripe the product is. Many clothing items are not recyclable, due to being made of blended fabrics. U.S. residents also discard about 11.3 million tons of clothing waste each year, according to Earth.org. Walmart isn't alone in using AI to tackle in-store waste, as several startups are creating tools to solve this growing problem. "When it comes to food waste, there is no silver bullet," said ReFED's executive director Dana Gunders, which has worked with Walmart for a few years on food waste solutions.

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When you miss a mortgage payment, you incur late fees and hurt your credit score. But skipping mortgage payments comes with serious consequences that could include losing your house. Are you finding it hard to make your monthly mortgage payment? This allows you to pause your mortgage payments for a certain amount of time or, in some cases, make reduced payments instead. FAQsWhat should I do first if I realize I can't make my mortgage payment?

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☆ Miami is 'ground zero' for climate risk. People are moving to the area and building there anyway
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +20 min

South Pointe Beach in Miami Beach, Florida. Climate risk is "always on our thoughts," said Habibian, 39, who moved to Miami-Dade County about six years ago. Despite that risk, 66% of Miami-Dade County residents said they'd never leave, according to a study published in the journal Climate Risk Management. "We try to be smart about it, try to be proactive as best we can," Arditi said of climate risk. Juxtaposed at left was one of the last remaining patches of mangroves in the urban Miami area, a living memorial to a once-thriving population.

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☆ Bird flu could jump to humans any day. A former surgeon general says it feels like 2020 again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In recent months the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus has been spreading through US cattle herds for the first time ever. The cow-to-cow transmission is the latest escalation in a global outbreak that began when the virus reemerged in Europe in 2020. Bill Powers with his flock of white turkeys, kept under shelter to prevent exposure to bird flu, in Townsend, Delaware. Nathan Howard/Getty ImagesDr. Jerome Adams, a former surgeon general and the director of health equity at Purdue University, is getting deja vu. AdvertisementOnly testing the sickSo far, the USDA has only been testing cattle herds when an animal appears sick.

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☆ Harvard career advisor: Use these 10 phrases every day to stand out and succeed at work
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Gorick Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Many early career professionals put their heads down and work, or at least pretend to. Many early career professionals wait to be told what to do. Many early career professionals do their work without understanding why they're doing that work. 'The context is … 'Many early career professionals jump straight into extended monologues. Many early career professionals disappear and spend hours (or sometimes days, or even weeks) doing the wrong work.

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☆ A relationship coach wants professional women to stop dating with 'intern energy'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But dating and relationships coach Anwar White says the secret to success for single women seeking a long-term partner is slightly more nuanced. Courtesy of Anwar WhiteIn dating, White said professional women should be more like CEOs because it helps them set boundaries. Like many other ambitious women, Sherri found herself balancing a "go with the flow" dating approach with her instinct as a professional to be hyper-organized — aka "intern energy." "Now I am the CEO of my dating life, and I control my schedule, control the pace of all my relationships." Unlike some friends outside the program, Sherri said she's not "burned out" by her dating life because she calls the shots.

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☆ PR firms are running execs' LinkedIn profiles — and turning ghostwriting into big business
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Marta Biino | Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Executives looking to boost their own profiles have for years paid freelancers to ghostwrite their LinkedIn posts. Now big PR firms are getting into the game, and LinkedIn profile management is going mainstream. Business Insider spoke to 14 PR firms that said more companies are asking for LinkedIn writing and strategy services for their leaders. Zappa said he does not offer specific rates for LinkedIn posts and instead includes LinkedIn in broader content contracts. However, he estimated that PR firms solely focused on LinkedIn ghostwriting could charge companies $5,000 a month for three to five LinkedIn posts.

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☆ Reggie Bush getting 2005 Heisman Trophy back, Heisman Trust cites ‘enormous changes in college athletics’
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Jill Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Reggie Bush is getting his 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy back after having had to relinquish the award in 2010. “We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments,” Michael Comerford, president of The Heisman Trophy Trust, said in a statement. We are so happy to welcome him back.” Michael Comerford, president of The Heisman Trophy Trust, in a statement on Wednesday. In a post on Instagram, Bush wrote, “No one can take from you what God has for you,” along with a picture of his Heisman Trophy. Bush will also be invited to future Heisman Trophy ceremonies and USC will receive a replica trophy.

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☆ Male infertility contributes to about 40% of cases of infertility. What to do about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

I think the possibility that the man could have fertility issues can be more than just a clinical concern. That isn’t the case, which is why it’s crucial to broaden our focus and address male infertility. Within this context, male infertility plays a significant role, contributing to around 40% of cases of infertility. Treating male infertilityTreating your male fertility issues can start right now. Don’t stay silentTackling male infertility requires care that extends beyond the confines of medical treatment.

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☆ How much Americans in their 40s have in their 401(k)s—and how to boost it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If you're in your 40s and have over $40,000 saved for retirement, you're ahead of most people in your age bracket. Here's how much Americans have in their 401(k)s by age, according to Fidelity. By the time you reach your 40s, you should aim to have three times your salary saved for retirement, according to Fidelity's guidelines. Why Americans in their 40s haven't been able to save moreVarious factors have gotten in the way of this age cohort's ability to boost their retirement contributions. How people in their 40s can boost their retirement savings

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☆ I bought a duplex as my first home. I still have a mortgage, but I only pay around $900 a month and have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Dominique Raroha bought a duplex as a first-time homebuyer instead of a traditional house. Over the years stuff was sold off, we built houses, and we were able to subdivide that piece of property. Raroha bought a duplex as her first home. AdvertisementGiven the financial freedom of owning a duplex, buying another makes so much sense. To accomplish buying something like a duplex in this market, it does take years of planning.

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☆ Ford recalling more than 450,000 vehicles due to potential loss of drive power
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Ford is recalling more than 450,000 compact SUVs and pickup trucks in the United States because they might lose drive power resulting from a battery issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in an alert. The models affected include Ford Bronco Sport SUVs made between 2021 to 2024 and the Ford Maverick pickups made between 2022 to 2023, specifically totaling 456,565 units. The NHTSA said that Ford discovered that an undetected low battery charge could result in a “loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.”“We are committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our customers,” Ford said in a statement to CNN. Customers can also use Ford’s mobile service and pick-up and delivery for a fix. Notification letters will be mailed by May 13 and owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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☆ A US Navy amphibious warship returned home for repairs just 10 days after deploying
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Rachel Nostrant | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

USS Boxer, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, is returning home just 10 days after deploying. "USS Boxer is returning to San Diego to undergo additional maintenance in support of its deployment in the Indo-Pacific region," Lt. Cmdr. "We're seeing some potential delays on [the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp]," Franchetti said. A spokesperson for Surface Force Atlantic told Military.com following the incident that "during the underway, the ship discovered an engineering irregularity" and "returned to port to effect repairs." The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer transits the East Sea during Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 March 8, 2016.

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☆ STIs: How to talk about them with a new partner
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

However, “how to bring it up is tricky because any topic related to sexual health is so taboo and so value-based,” Brito said. But regardless, “it’s important for you to be assertive about your own health,” Brito said, especially as rates of STIs have been rising over the last several years. Whether it’s due to shame or selfishness, not everyone is forthcoming about their sexual health status. Additionally, it’s easier to be proactive and prevent contracting STIs than it is to have to handle a health problem. “There are many … STIs that have really bad stigmas that actually don’t cause any long-term problems,” Earle-Cruickshanks said.

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☆ Kevin Costner says he 'hopes' to return for final episodes of 'Yellowstone,' after previously threatening to sue the show's producers over a pay dispute
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewKevin Costner has said he is open to returning to "Yellowstone" to wrap things up despite previously stating his intentions to take the show's producers to court over a pay dispute. Reports of a feud between "Yellowstone" cocreator Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner began in February 2023. Season five of "Yellowstone" saw John Dutton (Kevin Costner) elected governor of Montana. AdvertisementRepresentatives for Costner, Sheridan, and Paramount Network did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, made outside regular working hours. Previously, Sheridan has hinted that the ending of "Yellowstone" could see Costner's character killed off.

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☆ Families who sued social media companies years ago are taking matters into their own hands
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Now there are hundreds of such lawsuits against social media platforms, alleging teenagers across the country have been harmed from exposure to social media, according to Matthew Bergman, the founder of the Social Media Victims Law Center, from where many of these lawsuits have been filed. Jaime Puerta said he has met with police departments, government agencies and schools to discuss the dangers of social media platforms. Mayor Eric Adams makes announcement on lawsuit against social media companies at City Hall in New York City. Next, she said she wants to work with lawmakers to help increase the age requirement to access social media sites. Donna and Chris Dawley have attended conferences, events and Congressional hearings to raise awareness about social media addiction.

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☆ GOP leaders pursue new lawsuits over 2024 election rules – including attacking methods of voting they want supporters to use
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Fredreka Schouten | Tierney Sneed | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“What he has said is that we would like ultimately there to only be voting on Election Day. Republican attorneys have filed an assortment of lawsuits across the county that vary in both what types of election rules they target and how seriously election law experts believe the case should be taken. The legal fight against mail voting has taken GOP lawyers to states beyond the typical presidential battlegrounds. In addition to the case targeting Mississippi’s post-election day mail ballot receipt deadline, Republicans filed a lawsuit challenging the major expansion of mail voting enacted by New York lawmakers last year. To arrive at the claim that the states’ voter rolls are bloated, Republicans are using a formula that has previously been rebuked in federal court.

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☆ Australia joins global subsidy race with 'Future Made in Australia' plan
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Australia will launch subsidies and incentives modelled on similar efforts in the United States and Europe to help the giant commodity exporter bolster domestic manufacturing and promote industries it sees as vital to national security. The "Future Made in Australia Act" will be unveiled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a speech in Queensland state on Thursday. "Our Government will be proactive when it comes to backing Australia's comparative advantages and delivering on our national interests," Albanese will say. "Only Government has the resources to do that, only Government can draw together the threads from across the economy and around our nation." In the race to roll out clean energy and compete with China in manufacturing electric vehicles and semiconductors, seen as vital for economic prosperity and national security, governments in rich nations are spending billions on subsidies.

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☆ Could decaf coffee cause cancer? Experts weigh in
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Here’s what experts and the FDA say about this clause in the modern context, and what you should know about the safety of decaf coffee. “There is more information on the toxicity of methylene chloride and the levels at which it causes this toxicity,” she added. Then there is the Swiss Water Process, which decaffeinates the beans by soaking them in warm water. The Clean Label Project, an organization that tests consumer products for hidden industrial and environmental contaminants, has detected methylene chloride in several brands of coffee. What you can do nowWhether or not the FDA eventually bans methylene chloride is a decision that could take years.

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☆ This couple spent $30,000 converting a school bus they found on Facebook into a tiny home—take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Tanya Nestoruk and Arya Touserkani bought a retired school bus and made it their tiny home on wheels. Tanya Nestoruk and Arya TouserkaniNestoruk found the retired school bus on Facebook Marketplace. The couple bought the school bus for $7,200, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. Tanya Nestoruk and Arya TouserkaniThe couple wanted to renovate the school bus outdoors, but the Canadian weather had other ideas. The couple spent roughly $30,000 and one year turning the school bus into their home.

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☆ Opinion | Deep-Sixing Pornographic Deepfakes for Good
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

To the Editor:Re “Deepfake Violations, Met With a Shrug,” by Nicholas Kristof (column, March 24):Mr. Kristof underscores the urgent need to address the distressing prevalence of nonconsensual A.I. sexual content online and in top search engine results, to protect individuals, particularly the women and girls overwhelmingly targeted, from exploitation and harm. I urge all readers to raise their voices by sending letters, emails or open letters tagged on social media and LinkedIn to Google and Microsoft Bing executives and social media teams. Our collective advocacy can amplify the call for these tech giants to take proactive measures in removing such content from their search results. ‘After school, I came home, and I told my mom we need to do something about this.’

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