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☆ Harvard expert interviewed 200 high achievers, discovered the No. 1 problem with loving your job: 'No vacation is going to fix that'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

When you're passionate about something, you might want to dedicate all your time to it. While researching the topic, Jachimowicz interviewed 200 high achievers from athletes and artists to Fortune 500 CEOS. Within a year, the passion was overtaken by cynicism and low self-efficacy, and he felt rudderless and adrift, he said. Twenty percent of Americans say that they're truly passionate about their jobs, according to a 2023 Zippia report. "People feel like it's more permissible, more legitimate to assign additional unpaid tasks to more passionate employees," he said.

Persons: Jon M, Jachimowicz, LinkedIn's Organizations: Harvard Business School, Fortune, Columbia University Locations: United Kingdom, New York

☆ A US Navy aircraft carrier has left the Middle East, ending a rare show of force
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA US Navy aircraft carrier left the Middle East this week, ending a show of force that saw the sea service dual-wield two carrier strike groups. The move concludes a brief period of several weeks during which the Navy had two aircraft carriers operating simultaneously in the Middle East, a rare show of force for the US military. AdvertisementThe other carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, is still operating in the Middle East with multiple destroyers in its strike group. The Lincoln carrier strike group was sent to the region as part of this effort. The US also ordered the guided-missile submarine USS Georgia to the Middle East as part of the build-up.

Persons: —, Theodore Roosevelt, Daniel Inouye, USS Russell, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt's, Dwight D Organizations: Service, US Navy, Business, USS, Navy, Lincoln, Pentagon, Associated Press, Eisenhower Carrier Strike, US Locations: Israel, Iran, San Diego, Gulf, Aden, Georgia, Ohio

☆ A passenger was given an $11,780 fine after his bad behavior led to a flight being diverted and eventually canceled
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

An unruly passenger was ordered to pay $11,780 after causing a flight cancellation. About half of the bill went towards fuel costs after the plane had to dump fuel before landing. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAn unruly passenger has been ordered to pay 17,630 Australian dollars ($11,780), including fuel costs, after causing a flight to be canceled.

Persons: —, Wade Corbett Organizations: Jetstar, Service, Australian Federal Police, Sydney, Business Locations: Perth

☆ Applying to jobs is tough, try doing it 2,200 times
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, this guy is ready to give up after applying to nearly 2,200 jobs . The big storyNot hiringKevin Cash Ben BoxerHow tough is the current job market? AdvertisementThe job market is in a weird spot these days. On paper — and maybe in another labor market — Kevin appears to be the perfect candidate. It's a tough reality check for employees who previously held all the power in the job market.

Persons: —, Zer, Kevin Cash Ben Boxer, Kevin Cash, Tim Paradis, Kevin, it's, Forget, Tyler Le, we're, duMond, Chip Somodevilla, Alyssa Powell, Harris, Rebecca Zisser, Elon, Apple, Jensen, Goldman Sachs, David Soloman, Huang, Chelsea Jia Feng, Trump, Brian Niccol, We're, Niccol, Dan DeFrancesco, Hallam Bullock, Milan Sehmbi, Amanda Yen Organizations: Service, Business, Mensa, BI Trump, Oppenheimer, Fed, Twitter, Nvidia, Kroger, London Locations: San Francisco, Austin, New York, London

☆ A Disney hack can save guests hundreds on hotel stays — and they don't have to commit to a long-term membership
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jordyn Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Disney Vacation Club is a timeshare-like program, but you don't have to be a member to use it. Non-members can rent DVC points to stay at deluxe hotels for a fraction of the list price. Disney allows renting points, and there are even third-party companies that make it easier. AdvertisementYou don't need to be a member of Disney Vacation Club, or DVC, to reap some of its benefits — including the ability to book coveted resorts for a lower price. But travelers without memberships can rent DVC points to help them save big on resort stays.

Persons: — Organizations: Disney, Service, Disney Vacation, Business

☆ I spent nearly $3,000 on a Disney vacation. I'm canceling all my plans this month to limit my spending.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Frank Olito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewI am in the middle of what I'm calling Stay Home September. After my trip, I calculated I spent nearly $3,000 for six days and five nights at the parks — far more than I could afford. AdvertisementFood is my biggest expense and my biggest obstacleEvery month, my biggest expense (beyond my New York City rent) is food. I'm a terrible cook, so I am not looking forward to this change, but I hope this measure will cut my biggest expense in half. I'd rather spend money, have adventurous experiences, and explore new cultures than stay home and count my dollars.

Persons: —, I've, I'm, extrovert, I'd Organizations: Service, Disney, Business Locations: New York City, Costa Rica, Italy, Orlando, Airbnbs

☆ Harris or Trump: Does it matter for China who wins the election?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Casanova's view is shared by other experts who have said that both the Republican and the Democratic presidential nominees — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris — will remain tough on China. U.S. trade ties with China will remain tense no matter who wins the election in November, according to Carlos Casanova, senior economist at Swiss private bank UBP. Stronger tariffs by Harris cannot be ruled out either, given Biden not only retained Trump's tariffs, he piled on more. During the debate, Harris did not give specifics on her China policy, but said that "a policy about China should be in making sure the United States of America wins the competition for the 21st century." So it doesn't matter who wins the election," Casanova told CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia."

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris —, Carlos Casanova, Trump, Harris, Eswar Prasad, Biden, Casanova, CNBC's, Janet Yellen, Yellen, Marko Papic, it's Organizations: Republican, Democratic, CNBC, U.S, Cornell University, America, BCA Research Locations: Yantai, China, China . U.S, Swiss, U.S, United States, Europe, Beijing

☆ I moved from New Jersey to Puerto Rico for a whirlwind romance. I felt a lot of culture shock, but I miss the island now that I'm gone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Fallon Shay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here are the biggest differences and culture shocks I experienced while living in Puerto Rico. I immediately admired the welcoming attitude of the people I met in Puerto RicoI appreciated the calm environment in Puerto Rico. I wouldn't trade my time in Puerto Rico for the worldI'll always cherish my time in Puerto Rico. AdvertisementThough the relationship that brought me to Puerto Rico didn't last, the island left a mark on me. I cherish the memories I made, and a piece of my heart will always remain in Puerto Rico.

Persons: —, Fallon Shay, I'd, mealtimes, I've Organizations: Service, Business, Puerto Rico didn't Locations: New Jersey, Peru, San Juan , Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Manhattan, San Juan, Spanish, Puerto, Northeastern

☆ OpenAI is showing that the AI race is survival of the richest
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It's also a sign of just how expensive the business of training and running AI models is getting. AdvertisementGenerative AI is a cash-guzzlerStartups like OpenAI need to raise huge amounts of capital to build smarter AI models. Just look at the spending of Big Tech firms working to improve their AI models. Consolidation has struck the AI industry in recent months, as some top startups trying to build AI models have been gutted. AI startups serious about progressing on LLMs will need to figure out the answer to this pretty quickly.

Persons: —, Elon, Sam Altman, ChatGPT, It's, Justin Sullivan, OpenAI, Dario Amodei, Anthropic, Pretty, Amodei's Anthropic, Dario Amodei's Anthropic, Noam Shazeer —, Ben Bergman, Sri Muppidi, it's, Elad Gil, Gil Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Business, SpaceX, Getty, Microsoft, Big Tech, Street, Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Samsung, Google Locations: OpenAI, aren't

☆ Why Elon Musk Is Really Taking Twitter Out of San Francisco
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

From the front door of X, which is closing up shop in San Francisco on Friday, Market Street runs straight through downtown to the bay. Now, as X leaves its spot, Market Street is still suffering from all the same problems it had before Twitter. After handing over millions of dollars in tax breaks to one of the world's wealthiest corporations, San Francisco has nothing to show for it. AdvertisementI keep remembering a work trip I took to San Francisco in 1999, a few years before I moved here. "Our focus remains on working with and supporting the many businesses that call San Francisco home," the statement reads.

Persons: Daniel Burnham, Elon Musk, Twitter, Ted Egan, Bon Marché, Paula Smith Arrigoni, restaurateurs, Dolby, Twitter didn't, Egan, Uber decamped, Musk, San Francisco, Adam Rogers Organizations: Twitter, Central Market, Anadolu, Getty, AQ, Area, Coalition, Apple, New York Times, San, Sony, Microsoft, Ikea, London Breed, Business Locations: San Francisco, Austin, South Park, California, Brisbane, Texas, scuzzy, gentrify, Alta, Oro, Bon, Kaya, Bay, Oakland

☆ New high yield funds are hitting the market as Fed prepares to cut interest rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The firm launched two high yield ETFs on Thursday, aimed at different sections of the high yield market: the Columbia U.S. High Yield ETF (NJNK) and Columbia Short Duration High Yield ETF (HYSD) . The state of high yield So far this year, high yield debt is outperforming the bond market as a whole. The biggest high yield index ETF, the iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (USHY) , has returned 7.2% year to date, compared with 4.9% for the firm's Core U.S. High yield when rates fall When market interest rates go down, the price of long-term bonds tends to rise. Some other recent examples include the BlackRock High Yield ETF (BRHY) and the AB Short Duration High Yield ETF (SYFI) .

Persons: Marc Zeitoun, Zeitoun, Dan DeYoung, Columbia Threadneedle, That's, DeYoung, NJNK, Kris Keller, Keller Organizations: Columbia, Columbia U.S, Federal Reserve, firm's, Aggregate Bond, Morningstar Locations: America, Treasurys, BlackRock

☆ Why we've stay committed to tech stocks during the sector's recent sell-off
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

None other than the legendary Larry Ellison, founder of the enterprise software company that is Oracle , said it on Monday. That investment by Google and that lack of investment by Microsoft may be two sides of one of the most pivotal decisions in history. 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. Larry Ellison, co-founder, chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle, speaks during the Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco on Oct. 1, 2017.

Persons: Larry Ellison, Ellison, Eaton —, Microsoft's Bing, Bing, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, David Paul Morris Organizations: Oracle, Club, Microsoft, Nvidia, Broadcom, Devices, Google, Justice Department, DOJ, Jim Cramer's Charitable, CNBC, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: San Francisco

☆ Just the Facts – Energy and the Environment: Steve Ballmer Talks Through the Number
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The federal government and many state governments are passing laws and regulations designed to reduce our use of fossil fuels and increase renewable energy production. Now let's talk about energy production. Big picture, America's production of oil, natural gas, and renewables is growing with natural gas growing most of all. In 1950, natural gas was about 18% of total US energy production. As for oil, US domestic crude oil production has more than doubled since 2000.

Persons: Steve Ballmer, That's Organizations: Insider Studios, LA Clippers, US, Buildings, Transportation, Global Locations: United States, America, China, Russia, Ukraine, Venezuela

☆ An around-the-world cruise that's stuck at port is kicking off passengers who complain
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Unfortunately, she was kicked out before she could fulfill her world cruise aspirations. "They didn't just complain, they outright threatened with media unless they get what they want," Mikael Petterson, the founder and CEO of Villa Vie, told BI in an email. "That's how much I had wanted a world cruise." But she was kicked off before Villa Vie Odyssey could set sailOther buyers have begun moving onto the residential cruise ship. So far, Villa Vie has repaid her almost $8,000, with another about $7,400 still pending — still a few thousand short of her $18,600.

Persons: —, Jenny Phenix, — Phenix, Bonny Kelter, Mikael Petterson, Vie, Kelter, Villa Vie, Bonny, Petterson, Phenix, Villa, she's, aren't, Fred Olsen Cruise, Fred Olsen's, Angela, Stephen Theriac, Kathy Villalba, Stephen Theriac Petterson, hasn't Organizations: Service, Business, Residences, Sea Cruises, Villa Vie, Villa, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise, Security Locations: Europe, Asia, Australia, South, North America, Africa, Palm Beach , Florida, Braemar, Norwegian, Florida

☆ I was 10 weeks pregnant and went on a world cruise. Here's why I'd recommend it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kim Budlong, a 40-year-old resident of Lancaster, South Carolina, who went on a world cruise while 10 weeks pregnant. Last year, around the end of March, my husband and I began to make plans to go on the Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise, which has a segment that journeys to the Americas and Antarctica. The Americas segment of the Ultimate World Cruise is 64 nights, but cruises generally have a policy that bars passengers about 23 weeks pregnant or approaching the third trimester. By the time the cruise started, I'd be 10 weeks pregnant. AdvertisementBut, in the end, I would say that going on a cruise while pregnant has my stamp of approval.

Persons: —, Kim Budlong, I'd, There's, there's, you've, would've Organizations: Service, Royal, Business Locations: Lancaster , South Carolina, Americas, Antarctica, Miami, Caribbean, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, England

☆ Here’s what spending too much time on your phone can do to your kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Kara Alaimo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

What’s more, when kids watched screens with their parents, the study found it didn’t help their language skills. Tulviste said the research team is planning a follow-up study to investigate patterns of screen use during the pandemic and the impact on kids’ language skills. But the negative impact on language development isn’t the only danger kids face when parents and guardians are on their phones, according to past research. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers advice on how to calm kids of different ages without screens on its website. Then, when they leave, I do my best to put my devices away and give my kids my full attention.

Persons: CNN —, ”, Jenny Radesky, don’t, ’, Tiia, Dr, Jaan Tulviste, Tulviste, Radesky, Lauren Tetenbaum, “, Tetenbaum, — it’s, —, it’s, Kara Alaimo Organizations: CNN, American Academy of Pediatrics, Excellence, Social Media, Mental, Estonia’s University of Tartu, University of Tartu, T’s, AAP, ”, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Women, Press, Facebook Locations: Westchester County , New York

☆ Yes, a couple on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is related to Ben and Casey Affleck. Here's what to know about Jen and Zac.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But it's fellow influencer Jen Affleck's relationship with her husband, Zac Affleck, that show has caught fans' attention. Here's what to know about Zac and Jen Affleck and their relationship. Zac and Jen met when she was 18 and they got married a year laterJen said she met Zac on a dating app called Mutual in 2018 when she was 18 and he was 21. Jen said last week during an interview with People that Zac was only a "distant relative" and the couple had never met Ben or Casey Affleck. AdvertisementJen auditioned to be part of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' before joining Mormon MomTokIn the "Weekly Trash" podcast episode, Jen said she wasn't affiliated with Mormon MomTok before the show started filming.

Persons: —, Ben, Casey Affleck, Taylor Frankie Paul, Jen Affleck's, Zac Affleck, Zac, Jen, Jen Affleck, Maria, Jen's, Rick, Nora Affleck, Lucas Lowell Affleck, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Monica Schipper, I'm, Arizona Jen Organizations: Service, Hulu, Business, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University in, Mormon, TikTok Locations: Las Vegas, Utah, Ecuador, Brigham Young University in Utah, Northern California, Salt Lake City, Arizona

☆ Trump rejects second Harris debate
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday said there will not be another debate against his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. "Polls clearly show that I won the Debate against Comrade Kamala Harris, the Democrats' Radical Left Candidate, on Tuesday night, and she immediately called for a Second Debate," Trump wrote. The showdown in Philadelphia was Trump's second presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. Moments after the debate ended, Harris campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon called for a second debate in October. "Vice President Harris is ready for a second debate.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump's, Trump, David Muir, Linsey Davis, Joe Biden, KAMALA, Republican Sen, JD Vance, Tim Walz, George Stephanopoulos, Jen O'Malley Dillon Organizations: Democratic, U.S, Republican, Trump, ABC, Democratic Minnesota Gov, Fox News, NBC News Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, U.S, Thursday's, Philadelphia, Charlotte , North Carolina, Ohio

☆ On this island in Italy, people often live to 100—here are 4 of their key habits for a long, happy life
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

They comprise what's called a "Blue Zone," an area of the world where people tend to live exceptionally long lives. Longevity researcher Dr. Giovanni Mario Pes and his colleagues discovered that happy, productive centenarians were not outliers in this part of Sardinia. Here are some practices that may be linked to their exceptional longevity — and may help the rest of us live longer, healthier lives. Sardinians 'eat fresh, home-cooked meals'You won't find most elders in this Blue Zone chomping on a fast-food hamburger with one hand on a steering wheel. There are no additives or preservatives when they make their own pasta or bread, like pistoccu bread or su coccoi sourdough bread.

Persons: I've, Giovanni Mario Pes Organizations: Pes, Research Locations: Sardinia, Seulo

☆ 16 best backpacks for college students in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +20 min

SKIP AHEAD How I picked the best backpacks for college students | The best backpacks for college students | How to shop for a backpack as a college student | Why trust NBC Select? How I picked the best backpacks for college studentsThere are several factors to consider when looking for a backpack if you’re a college student. Padding and ergonomics: Both of our experts, chiropractor Dr. Matt Cavanaugh and ergonomics expert Kevin Costello, said that padded wide shoulder straps are essential for college students looking to prioritize comfort. It comes with both shoulder straps and two leather loops on top that you can fasten with the metal button. It has a flexible water bottle pocket on the side, a trolley sleeve, a 17-inch laptop sleeve and breathable padding on the back to reduce sweating.

Persons: you’re, chiropractor Dr, Matt Cavanaugh, Kevin Costello, Costello, “, ”, It’s, Alo Stow, Alo, Calpak Kaya, Nikki Brown, she’s, it’s, Jordan Bowman, “ I've, Orvis, I've, Josh Rios, Rios, I’ve, Beckmann, Lauren Swanson, Herschel, ” Alan Hedge, Matthew Cavnugh, Alan Hedge, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Adidas, America, Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures, Cavanaugh Chiropractic, Cornell University’s College of Human, Facebook, Twitter Locations: Herschel, United States, Lafayette , Louisiana

☆ Caroline Ellison seeks to duck prison sentence for role in FTX collapse
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | Mackenzie Sigalos Is A Technology Reporter For Cnbc With A Focus On Cryptocurrency | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Lawyers for Caroline Ellison, the star witness in the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, are recommending no prison time for their client’s role in the implosion of the crypto empire that was run by her former boss and ex-boyfriend. Judge Lewis Kaplan, who presided over Bankman-Fried’s case, cited Ellison’s testimony when he decided in March to sentence the FTX founder to 25 years behind bars. Ellison, who ran Alameda Research, agreed to a plea deal in December 2022, a month after FTX spiraled into bankruptcy. Bankman-Fried forced Ellison into a sort-of isolation, culminating in her moral compass being “warped,” the lawyers say. Her former roommates and ex-FTX executives, Nishad Singh and Gary Wang, will be sentenced in October and November, respectively.

Persons: Caroline Ellison, Sam Bankman, Ellison, Judge Lewis Kaplan, FTX spiraled, “ Caroline, John Ray, “, Fried, disentangling, ”, ” She’s, that’s, ” Ellison, Nishad Singh, Gary Wang, — CNBC’s Dan Mangan Organizations: U.S, Alameda Research, court’s, Department, ”, Bankman Locations: FTX’s Bahamas, Alameda, Boston, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Bankman

Through Sept. 27, non-members can get a year-long Sam’s Club membership for just $15, that’s 70% off the typical $50 membership price (terms apply). There are two levels of Sam’s Club memberships: the classic Sam’s Club membership and a Sam’s Club Plus membership. Extra cash back: All Club members earn 1% Sam’s Cash when they use a Sam’s Club Mastercard, but Plus members get 3%. All Club members earn 1% Sam’s Cash when they use a Sam’s Club Mastercard, but Plus members get 3%. Up to $50 Sam’s Cash: Members get $10 Sam’s Cash for each friend that joins using the member’s referral link (limit of 5).

Persons: You’ll, Mark, aren’t, you’ll, it’s, Cash, Member’s Mark, maestros, They’re, wicks, Lauren Levy, TikTok Organizations: Sam’s, The, NBC, Club, Savings, Health, Mastercard, Cash, CNN, Yahoo Entertainment, MSN, USA, Facebook, Twitter

☆ Bonded by loss: Women who lost dads in 9/11 and Oct. 7 terror attacks form sisterhood
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Adam Kuperstein | Adam Kuperstein Is An Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Who Anchors Nbc New York S Pm | Pm Weekend Newscasts. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Kristin Marino and Maya Peretz are two young women, bonded by a profound loss. At least once a year, she goes to the World Trade Center reflecting pools to pay tribute to her father. Peretz told Marino in the documentary that she “was sure he was coming back home,” referring to her father. But Marino didn’t expect there to be such an instant bond between them. “Honestly I didn’t really know.

Persons: Kristin Marino, Maya Peretz, Marino, — Kenneth Joseph Marino, —, “, ”, influencer, Peretz, wasn’t, they’ve, ” Marino, ” Peretz, Dan Luxemberg, Kristin, it’s Organizations: FDNY, Rescue Company, World Trade, NBC New, Nova Locations: NBC New York, Israel, ” Luxembourg

☆ A hotel is offering ‘self-love pods’ for solo play. Here’s why that’s a thing
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

In Europe, the trend is even stronger, with around 46% of Danish households inhabited by men and women flying solo. To mark Sexual Health Awareness Month this September, New York’s Walker Hotel Tribeca has introduced a “Self-Love Pod” offer, aimed at the recently single. When it comes to romantic partners, there’s no cheaper date than your own five digits, but rates for Walker Tribeca’s Self-Love Pods start at $350 – and that’s before you even buy yourself dinner. That’s quite a lot to shoot for, but it’s definitely one of the most fun ways to reduce cancer risk. If getting the peace and quiet to be oneself means booking a “Self-Love Pod” in Tribeca, then have at it, ladies.

Persons: “, onanism, Cacit Welness, Maude, Walker, Walker Tribeca’s, ”, Virginia Woolf Organizations: CNN, Walker Tribeca, British Medical, University College London Locations: Europe, New, Manhattan, Flatiron, midlife, Tribeca

☆ Paris mayor plan to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower opposed by designer's family
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Nancy Ing | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

PARIS — There are few sights more iconic than the Eiffel Tower and the Olympic rings. The multicolored logo adorned the Eiffel Tower during the Paris 2024 Games, just as they had hung from London’s Tower Bridge in 2012 and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2000. However, Hidalgo announced in the French media Aug. 31 that the rings would stay on the Eiffel Tower, until at least 2028 and perhaps beyond. After days of mounting criticism, the Eiffel family weighed in. Nevertheless, the Eiffel family say they won’t climb down without a fight.

Persons: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, Hidalgo, Gustave Eiffel, ” Myriam Larnaudie, “, It's, Paris, ” Hidalgo, Eiffel, Nancy Ing, Alexander Smith Organizations: Bridge, Paris Mayor, Olympic, city's, “, Eiffel, NBC News, London, Rio, International, The Association, IOC, Ouest Locations: Sydney, Tokyo, Paris, France, London

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