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☆ 14+ best Amazon October Prime Day kitchen deals
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

SKIP AHEAD Best Prime Day kitchen deals | More Prime Day kitchen sales | Best kitchen sales at other retailers | How I picked the best kitchen deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Prime Day kitchen deals4.7-star average rating from 1,275 reviews on AmazonLowest price in three monthsNinja makes some of the best air fryers on the market, including this multifunctional option with buttons on the front that let you easily control its settings. Best Prime Day kitchen salesHere are the best Prime Day kitchen sales to know about. Best kitchen sales at other retailersCrate & Barrel: Up to 20% espresso and coffee machines from Breville, Cuisinart, KitchenAid and Miele. Target: Target Circle Week deals kitchen appliances Walmart: Up to 30% off on kitchen appliancesHow I found the best Prime Day kitchen dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting.

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☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Commanders rising; checking in on fantasy flops
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +23 min

None of the top five fantasy players coming into the season based on average draft position is in the top 48 in fantasy scoring. (The fantasy scoring numbers here are provided by TruMedia, and the average draft position statistics were compiled by Fantasy Pros.) Aaron Jones (15.7 fantasy ppg) has been a good pick but left early Sunday with a hip injury. The only bright spot for Las Vegas is rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who is 76th in fantasy scoring (13.3). Brian Thomas Jr. is 35th in fantasy scoring (16.2 ppg), which is second-best among rookie wide receivers behind only Malik Nabers.

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☆ Gold eases as dollar firms; focus on Fed cues, U.S. data
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Spot gold was down 0.2% to $2,639.45 per ounce, as of 0303 GMT. U.S. gold futures lost 0.3% to $2,658.70. The dollar index hovered near a seven-week high, making bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies, while the benchmark U.S. Treasury 10-year yield topped 4% for the first time in more than two months. Investors are focused on the minutes of the Fed's latest policy meeting, due on Wednesday, followed by the U.S. Consumer Price Index on Thursday and the Producer Price Index data on Friday. "Looking ahead, if we see any upside surprises in the U.S. CPI numbers this week, this could boost further boost the dollar and pressure gold," Waterer added.

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☆ Taylor Swift brought luxury fashion to Monday night football in an outfit that cost over $51,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

On Monday, Taylor Swift attended the Chiefs game in a plaid set from Vivienne Westwood. AdvertisementTaylor Swift attended her third football game of the 2024-2025 NFL season in style. Swift attended the game wearing head-to-toe Vivienne Westwood, continuing her streak of bringing high-end fashion to football. Taylor Swift attended the Chiefs game in October. Taylor Swift wore several jewelry pieces to the game.

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☆ Jessica Campbell makes history and becomes first ever female assistant coach in the NHL
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jessica Campbell made history on the opening night of the National Hockey League (NHL) season by becoming the first ever female assistant coach in the league. Campbell was behind the bench as the Seattle Kraken took on the St. Louis Blues at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Tuesday. The 32-year-old was named an assistant coach in July by incoming head coach Dan Bylsma. Christopher Mast/NHLI/Getty ImagesCampbell’s resume speaks for itself coming into her first season as an NHL coach. As a player, the Kraken’s new assistant coach won the under-18 Women’s World Championship in 2010 after winning silver the previous year.

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Below are the best Prime Big Deal Days discounts on clothing for finessing your look on a budget. Be sure to take stock of your other self-care needs with our guide to the best Prime Day beauty deals. The best Prime Day clothing dealsFrom enduring classics like Levi's denim to on-trend picks like leopard-printed skirts and trench coats, these are the best Prime Day clothing deals we've found. View at AmazonThe best Prime Day shoe and accessory dealsWe love Amazon for budget-friendly accessories that take an outfit to the next level. Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.

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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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☆ Peru has attracted a slew of foreign investors into its credit market. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Foreign investors now hold 39% of Peru's sovereign bond market holdings, the highest level across all emerging market countries. This underscores the increasingly positive sentiment surrounding the Peru's fixed income outlook. "It has recognized the need to provide international investors positive returns on domestic assets, and for central banks to be aligned with international investors and provide positive returns on domestic assets." "In some sense, the lack of a strong executive has led to better fixed income outcomes," Austerweil added. Dhawan also underscored that Peruvian fixed income is a high quality market for foreign investors.

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☆ Millennials and Gen X Are Figuring Out What to Do With Boomers' Stuff
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

AdvertisementIn short, boomers love stuff, and not just their stuff. They held on to their parents' stuff when they inherited it, and a lot of them are sitting with their kids' stuff in their attics now, too. The market value of the object and the sentimental value don't always go hand in hand. "I often emphasize the idea that the market value of the object and the sentimental value don't always go hand in hand," he said. Remember, it takes a lot of stuff to live a full life — and it's hard to let go of it.

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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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☆ The hidden value of a college degree: Graduates are much more likely to have friends
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementIn recent years, many young people have questioned whether the benefits of a college degree are worth the cost of tuition. According to a new survey, college graduates appear to have a clear edge in one area: their social lives. However, the widespread decline in socialization in recent decades has been steeper for people without a college degree. AdvertisementAdditionally, people without a college degree may also be more likely to work multiple jobs, or have roles with unpredictable hours, Pressler said. Going to college can be a "supercharger of relationships"Of course, some of the social benefits of a college degree date back to the connections fostered on campuses.

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☆ Inflation, earnings and AI are the three market drivers we're watching this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Friday's rally on a strong jobs report gained momentum into the close and pushed the stock market into the green for the week. Inflation data: The September consumer price index (CPI) report is out Thursday. The September producer price index (PPI) is out Friday. Jim said last week that investors who don't own AMD shares should buy some ahead of CEO Lisa Su's presentation. ET: Consumer price index 12 p.m.

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☆ There are 3 signs that generative AI might be reaching peak market froth — and it's not just OpenAI
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

There are signs across AI models, chips, and new form factors that the market is getting frothy. Investors spent the summer wondering if top AI stocks could continue to justify soaring valuations in the face of absent returns from their massive AI spending. Now, signs have emerged that they're not yet done with generative AI mania. OpenAI reaches dizzying new heightsSam Altman's OpenAI secured a $157 billion valuation after raising $6.6 billion in its latest funding round. In short, a lossmaking startup must justify its $157 billion valuation.

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☆ Why WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg has gone 'nuclear' against tech investing giant Silver Lake
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Ari Levy | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Automattic founder, Matt Mullenweg Source: AutomatticMatt Mullenweg, who turned 40 in January, has now spent more than half his life working on WordPress. Silicon Valley private equity firm Silver Lake bought a majority stake in WP Engine in 2018, investing $250 million and obtaining three board seats. WordPress took the drastic step of banning WP Engine from using the WordPress resources necessary to serve its customers, which preceded a lawsuit filed on Wednesday by WP Engine against Mullenweg and Automattic. In the post, Mullenweg criticized WP Engine for not contributing enough back to the WordPress ecosystem. A Silver Lake spokesperson said WP Engine was handling all inquiries.

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☆ 3 common myths about supplements that prevent people from improving their health, according to the US' top expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It's important to do your homework before taking them, the director of the Office of Dietary Supplements said. It's no surprise, then, that the US dietary supplement market had an estimated value of $45.1 billion in 2023, according to Statista. One 2023 study published in JAMA Network Open found that 89% of the 57 dietary supplements tested didn't accurately list their ingredients. But there are certainly aspects of certain dietary supplements that may be considered unsafe," he said. Advertisement3) Supplements are a silver bulletPasiakos said people are always looking for a silver bullet to make them healthy, but they won't find it in dietary supplements.

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☆ France’s three-decade treasure hunt for golden owl has finally ended
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The hunt, “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” was based on a book of riddles published in 1993. “We confirm that the Golden Owl countermark was unearthed last night,” the message read, unleashing a wave of sad and crying emojis. Its value is currently estimated at €150,000 euros (about $165,000), fans of the treasure hunt have said online and at recorded events. On Discord, members of the hunt channel were quick to react to the news that the replica owl may have been found, with thousands of messages pouring in. On the official website, Becker reminds “owlers” not to dig holes on either public or private property without authorization.

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☆ Google Search's new AI makeover is the latest change the rest of the internet needs to navigate
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In today's big story, Google Search is going to look a whole lot different thanks to generative AI . According to Rhiannon Bell, the vice president of user experience for Google Search, it's a "pretty dramatic shift from where we were before." AdvertisementAnd yes, in case you were wondering if it was coming, Google is going to start putting ads in its AI Search results — but only when Google deems them relevant. Google's new AI-organized search results GoogleSearch's revamp addresses a big concern for the rest of the internet. One survey conducted earlier this year found 60% of people who used Google's AI search found it more effective than non-AI powered Search.

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☆ As Costco sells platinum, experts explain how the precious metal differs from gold
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Costco sells a broad selection of gold and silver products, and now it's adding platinum to the mix. The wholesaler has already sold through multiple rounds of platinum coins and bars in the past week. AdvertisementCostco shoppers have been snapping up a broad selection of gold and silver products over the past year. Costco now offers platinum products online, including both bars and coins. Related storiesGoldCore's business is primarily in gold and silver, but Russell told BI that platinum makes up a "very small percentage" of what the company sells.

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☆ The House That Malin+Goetz Built (And Built Again)
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Craig Kellogg | Ashok Sinha | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Freshly painted white and fitted with new mahogany shutters, this new old house is nearly finished. And then came the stunning phone call, freezing Mr. Goetz and Mr. Malin in the back of that cab. Would it “look like a fake old house?” Mr. Malin asked. “Do I care whether a two-by-four is hundreds of years old, or 90 days old?” Mr. Goetz asked. Construction can’t be finished fast enough for Mr. Goetz and Mr. Malin.

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☆ Costco is selling platinum bars as it expands its precious-metals business after huge success selling gold
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Costco is selling 1-ounce platinum bars online for $1,090. The move comes about a year after the retail giant started selling gold bars and silver coins. AdvertisementCostco is diversifying its precious-metals business by selling 1-ounce bars of platinum for $1,090. "I have purchased gold coin and bars, this is 1st I spotted the platinum bar on here. Advertisement"I've gotten a couple of calls that people have seen online that we've been selling gold — 1-ounce gold bars," Costco CFO Richard Galanti said in an earnings call last year.

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☆ Gold rangebound as investors brace for key U.S. economic data
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold prices were trading in a tight range on Thursday as traders remained on the sidelines ahead of a key U.S. economic data that may provide clues about the size of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts expected later this year. Gold prices were trading in a tight range on Thursday as traders remained on the sidelines ahead of a key U.S. economic data that may provide clues about the size of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts expected later this year. Investors are watching out for the ISM services data and the initial jobless claims, due later in the day, along with the U.S. non-farm payroll data expected on Friday. Gold tends to thrive in a low interest rate environment and political turmoil. Elsewhere, Perth Mint's gold product sales touched a 10-month high in September, while silver sales hit a seven-month high.

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☆ Costco is now selling platinum bars for $1,089
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Costco is expanding the collection of precious metals it sells, with the addition of platinum. platinum bars for $1,089.99 on its website, but a Costco membership is required for purchase. Costco is trying to replicate its recent success with gold bars, with platinum joining the extensive list of precious metals that collectors are snapping up at the retailer. In 2023, it began selling gold bars and sold more than $100 million worth of the bars during the first quarter of that year, the company said in its earnings report. After all, not many people are actually stashing away gold bars in their homes.

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☆ Costco adds platinum bars to its precious metals lineup
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Costco continues to chip away at the gold mine that is the precious metals market. The wholesaler is adding Swiss-made platinum bars to its selection. Costco on Wednesday announced the 1-ounce platinum bars, on sale for $1,089.99 on its website alongside its now-famed gold bars and silver coins. Gold bars launched at Costco in August 2023, and not even two months later were selling out within hours of a restock. Analysts at Wells Fargo reported in April that Costco was selling as much as $200 million worth of gold bars a month.

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☆ Gold prices flat as dollar strength counters safe-haven demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Gold bar bullions ingot, selective focus, crisis safe haven for investment or reserve for country economics. Gold prices were flat on Wednesday, as a firmer dollar partially offset safe-heaven demand amid heightened Middle East tensions, while investors awaited U.S. data for further economic cues. Spot gold held its ground at $2,659.79 per ounce, as of 0325 GMT, after rising more than 1% in the previous session. "Gold benefited from safe-haven demand during a risk-off session on Tuesday. Meanwhile, physical demand for gold in key markets has dropped due to high prices, with some retail consumers selling their holdings to lock in profits, industry players and analysts said.

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