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☆ 36 Hours in Marrakesh, Morocco
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Seth Sherwood | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

Leave Jemaa el Fna — the huge, chaotic, carnivalesque marketplace seen on every postcard — to the cobra charmers, hustlers and package-tour throngs. In the early 20th century, Thami el Glaoui, the onetime ruler of Marrakesh — known as the bacha in local Arabic — was a legend. The Islamic decorative arts find dazzling expression inside the Medersa Ben Youssef, a centuries-old religious school adorned with some of the finest craftsmanship in Morocco. Follow the buttery scent of leather to a passage called Derb el Hammam in Souk Smata, the leatherworking area of the medina. Sunlight filters through the overhead slats of the stalls, illuminating belts, bags, jackets, ottomans and slippers known as babouches — a favorite Morocco souvenir (prepare to haggle).

Persons: Fna, You’ll, Bab Doukkala, Malak Nafy, It’s niched, Hassan Hajjaj, Andy Warhol, Thami el, —, Rue Fatima Zahra, Maison Reine, Naelle, Ben Youssef, el Fna Organizations: Bab, Rue Dar el, of Confluences, Rue Fatima, Franco Locations: Medina, Bab, Rue, Moroccan, Marrakesh, el Bacha, medina, ”, Algerian, artfully, Morocco, Hammam, Souk Smata

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Las Vegas will be flooded with so many pre- Super Bowl events that Shaquille O'Neal lowered the prices to his popular carnival-themed “ Shaq's Fun House. “Las Vegas isn't ready for the show we're about to bring,” Big Boi said. The stars of the CBS show “The Neighborhood” will host the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration at the Palms Casino Resort on Wednesday night. MALUMA & SIRIUSXMColombian superstar Maluma will take his vibrant Latin music vibes into Las Vegas with the help of SiriusXM. ___More on the Super Bowl: https://apnews.com/hub/super-bowl

Persons: Shaquille O'Neal, O'Neal, We're, ”, He'll, Lil Wayne, Diplo, DJ Diesel, Rob Gronkowski, Michael Rubin, Beyoncé, Jay, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Kendall Jenner, Rubin, Travis Scott, Meek, Lil Baby, Fabolous, Ludacris, Laroi, Mike, OutKast, Big Boi, Kevin Hart, Deon Cole, D.L, Desi Banks, Aida Rodriguez, Cedric, Tichina Arnold, Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, Robin Thicke, Tully Banta, Cain, Bryan Scott, Arnold, “, Nate Burleson, —, DJ Afrojack, Gronkowski, BILLY IDOL, Billy Idol, Idol, he's stoked, Maluma, He's, Don Juan ”, “ COCO LOCO ”, David Guetta, Jack Harlow, Wynn, Zach Bryan, Tiësto, LIV, Savage, Guy Fieri, Leigh Steinberg Organizations: ANGELES, NBA, Fun, Wynn, Sports Illustrated's, Hamptons, Cosmopolitan, MADDEN, EA Sports, Madden, of, Madden NFL, Theatre, CBS, NFL, Super, Sunday, Location's, Touchdown Club, SIRIUSXM, Virgin Hotels, Pandora, Las, GQ, Nomad Library Locations: Las Vegas, Sin City, Encore, Atlanta, Hughley, Palms, British, Allegiant, Vegas, Fontainebleau

☆ How Chanel No. 5 Became a Necklace
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Lindsay Talbot | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In 1920, following the successful launch of her couture house in Biarritz, France, and her subsequent move to Paris’s Rue Cambon, where she opened her flagship boutique, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel decided to create her first fragrance. She commissioned the French Russian perfumer Ernest Beaux to develop “a woman’s perfume, with a woman’s scent” — which, unlike most single-note options of the era, had a bold floral composition. Months later, he presented Chanel with an array of aromatic vials, and she chose the one labeled five. The bottle was topped with a square glass stopper with two interlocking sans-serif C’s, marking the debut of Chanel’s now-iconic logo. In 1924, the stopper was redesigned as a bevel-cut octagon, but it has otherwise remained largely the same for the past century.

Persons: Gabrielle “ Coco ” Chanel, Ernest Beaux, Chanel, Beaux, “, men’s toiletries, —, Boy Capel Locations: Biarritz, France, Russian, Grasse, Madagascar, Brazilian, —, Chanel’s

☆ Taylor Swift Eras Tour film to stream exclusively on Disney+ starting March 15
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Taylor Swift's filmed Eras Tour has found a home on Disney+. The concert film will arrive on the platform on March 15, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced during the company's earnings call Wednesday. Disney likely faced a bidding war for the pop star's latest filmed concert, following the blowout popularity of her tour. In total, Swift's film generated more than $180 million at the domestic box office and more than $261.6 million worldwide. The concert film shifted to on-demand availability on Dec. 13, the singer's 34th birthday, with a rental fee of $19.89, the year she was born.

Persons: Taylor Swift, …, Taylor Swift's, Bob Iger, Swift, Michael Jackson's Organizations: Soldier, Disney, Apple Music, Netflix, AMC, Swift, CNBC PRO Locations: Chicago, Cardigan

☆ Taylor Swift wore a Travis Kelce ring from a small Kansas City business. Now its designer is going to the Super Bowl.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

While there, she sported a Travis Kelce-inspired ring from a small Kansas City boutique. The shop owner said business is booming so much that she bought tickets to attend the Super Bowl. AdvertisementTaylor Swift just wore a ring you designed. On January 28, Swift attended the AFC Championship game in Baltimore to support her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce. While there, she wore a $14 EB and Co. ring shaped like his jersey and emblazoned with his number, 87.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, —, Emily Bordner, Swift Organizations: AFC, Kansas City, Service, Super, EB, Business Locations: Kansas, Baltimore

☆ Jim Cramer says Apple’s new Vision Pro headset just went from ‘boutique to upside surprise’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The future for Apple's Vision Pro looks promising despite Wall Street's muted enthusiasm. Wall Street doesn't expect the Vision Pro to drive a ton of revenue at first though. Bank of America estimates the Vision Pro could add 46 cents per share to earnings-per-share (EPS) within the next five years. "We tested the Vision Pro and walked away positively from the overall extremely unique and immersive experience," BofA analysts wrote in a Monday research note. While it'll take time, the Vision Pro has the potential to boost sales and earnings in the future.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Todd Haselton, Morgan Stanley, Apple's, It's, Jim, Haselton, Chi Kuo, preorders, Kuo, Apple, Jim Cramer's, Tim Cook, Brendan McDermid Organizations: Apple's, UBS, Bank of America, Vision, Apple, Pro, Hollywood, Apple Watch, International Securities, Vision Pro, CNBC Locations: U.S, Manhattan, New York City

☆ Jim Cramer says the stock market rally has stalled because of two important reasons
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. But Jim Cramer said, "It is not a broadening rally. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Eli Lilly, Lilly, Jim, David Simon, Tim Cook's, We're, Edwards Lifesciences, Jim Cramer's Organizations: CNBC, Broadcom, Nvidia, Micro, New York Community Bancorp, Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, Linde, Club, DuPont, Air Products, Chemicals, Simon Property, GE Healthcare, Technology, Apple, Vision, Ford, Motors, Tesla, Enphase Energy, CVS Health, Yum Brands, Disney, Wynn Resorts, Jim Cramer's Charitable Locations: We're, New York, Silicon, China, Amgen

☆ Can AI carry on this fashion designer’s legacy?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Marc Bain | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

A few years back, she began thinking about AI after working on a fashion game tied to a line she designed for Walmart. The tagged imagery is fed into the AI model to train it. “It took us about a month to get it to the right point,” said Cyril Foiret, founder and creative director of Maison Meta. Foiret said they essentially had to develop a mini AI model just for that. Last year, she contacted Maison Meta, which was creating a name for itself through projects like organizing the first AI Fashion Week with Revolve.

Persons: Norma Kamali isn’t, Norma Kamali, Lynn Karlin, ”, “, hasn’t, ” Kamali isn’t, She’s, Hillary Taymour, Julius Juul, Heliot Emil, Laverne Cox, Jennifer Lopez, Kamali, Jamie McCarthy, Helmut Lang, Ann Demeulemeester, Alice Bouleau, Bouleau, Maison Meta, Cyril Foiret, Maison, Iman, Nick Elgar, Corbis, Foiret, they’ve, it’s, ” Kamali, “ I’m, Nima Abbasi, Vivienne Westwood, Francesco Da Vinci, ” Abbasi Organizations: The, Fashion, CNN CNN —, New, Maison Meta, Penske Media, Northwest Airlines, Walmart, NBC, Sterling International, Kamali’s, Maison, Getty, Meta, Designers, CNN Locations: New York

☆ I'm a travel expert and often travel with my family. These 5 romantic destinations are surprisingly great for families.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Taryn White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In fact, the world is brimming with destinations that effortlessly cater to both lovebirds and jet-setting families, merging fine dining, lavish lodging, and kid-approved activities. Go adventuring in St. LuciaSt. Lucia holds a special place in my family's hearts, as one of our first international destinations. Taryn White says that while CrossKeys Vineyard is great for couples, families with kids can also enjoy the atmosphere. Courtesy The Trip Wish ListFor those seeking a luxurious family retreat, there are many options, like Salamander Middleburg in Loudoun County. It also has family suites complete with bunk beds or twin beds, ensuring that everyone has plenty of space to unwind after a day of sightseeing.

Persons: —, I've, Lucia St, Lucia, Bean, there's, Walsh, Taryn White, CrossKeys, Paris isn't, Gigi, Angelina Organizations: Service, des Pitons, Gros, Petit, Resorts, Aurora, Aurora Entertainment, Virginia Wine, Veritas, Keswick Hall, Michelin, Jardin du, Jardin des, Louvre Museum, Fish Locations: Maldives, French Polynesia, Caribbean, St, Sulphur Springs, New Jerusalem, Morne, des, Anguilla, Little Bay, Sandy Islands, Zemi, Aurora, Morais, Salamander Middleburg, Loudoun County, Albemarle County, Clifton, Paris, Jardin, Jardin du Luxembourg, Jardin des Tuileries, Hana, Makena

☆ How lawyers in the Trump ballot case are training for the Supreme Court arguments
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Joan Biskupic | Cnn Senior Supreme Court Analyst | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Mitchell joined the case on behalf of Trump around the time arguments were underway at the Colorado Supreme Court. Georgetown’s Supreme Court Institute, for instance, relies heavily on attorneys who have served in the US solicitor general’s office, the government’s top lawyers before the Supreme Court. (The Institute, which operates on a non-partisan basis and offers its sessions for free, declined to comment on the Trump case arrangement.) Particularly valuable for any moot court, along with former members of the solicitor general’s office, are former Supreme Court law clerks. In that November 2021 controversy, the Supreme Court allowed Mitchell 10 minutes as an an intervenor on the Texas side.

Persons: Jason Murray, Donald Trump, Jonathan Mitchell, who’ve, Murray, Mitchell, It’s, ”, David Frederick, ” Frederick, Trump, John Roberts, Roberts, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, Elena Kagan, Samuel Alito, Anderson, Jack Dempsey, disqualifying, Bartlit Beck, Olson Grimsley, Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Eric Olson, Sean Grimsely, Antonin Scalia, Roe, Wade . Kagan, Dobbs Organizations: CNN, Liberal, Trump, SPAN Murray, Colorado, Georgetown Law, Institute, Lawyers, Colorado Supreme, Organizers, Supreme, Harvard, Appeals, University of Chicago, Jackson, Health Organization Locations: Trump, Washington, Denver, Colorado, Texas

☆ This is the world’s rarest passport
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Lola Méndez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —The Sovereign Military Order of Malta – also known as the Knights of Malta – isn’t just a religious Catholic order with nearly 1,000 years of history. After World War II, the use of the diplomatic passport took on characteristics of passports used in other countries. Today, there are only around 500 of the diplomatic passports in circulation – making it the rarest passport in the world. robertharding/Alamy Stock Photo“The Order grants passports to members of their government for the duration of their mandate,” de Petri Testaferrata says. Once when I arrived at the Bangkok airport, a crowd of operators at passport control wanted to see my rare passport and take a selfie with it,” Balfour tells CNN.

Persons: Malta –, It’s, King, Spain, Napoleon Bonaparte, Daniel de Petri Testaferrata, Angelo, ” de Petri Testaferrata, Marianna Balfour, “ They’ve, ” Balfour, De Petri Testaferrata, John Kellerman, Anne, de Valette, Paschal II, ” Dane Munro, Don’t, Grand, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, Caravaggio, St John’s, St John ”, Finnbarr Webster, Casa Rocca Piccola, de Piro, Munro, Marquis Nicholas de Piro, Knight of Malta Don Pietro Rosselli Organizations: CNN, Knights, Knights of Malta – isn’t, United Nations, Sovereign Council, Souverain, Fort, UNESCO, “, Casa Magazzini, National Library of Malta, of, Supreme, Grand Masters, of Ambassadors, St, Maltese Association of Locations: Malta, Knights of Malta, Jerusalem, Maltese, Rome, of Malta, St, robertharding, Bangkok, France, United Kingdom, United States, Knights, Valletta, Mdina, Knight

☆ T’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Floral Cookware, Scented Matches and More
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Jamie Sims | Jameson Montgomery | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

His routine reminder has become a kind of everyday love language, a small and simple gesture that tells me he cares about my health and well-being. Casa Shop, a home-goods boutique in Richmond, Va., stocks vintage silver pillboxes shaped like candy and strawberries. Tiffany & Co. also offers luxurious sterling silver cases (with the option to personalize them with engraving), as does the Los Angeles-based jewelry designer Sophie Buhai, who fashions hers as a nautilus shell. And Judith Leiber Couture riffs on its signature crystal-clad minaudière handbags with surreal pillboxes disguised as lipsticks, martini glasses and gummy bears. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.

Persons: he’s, I’m, Sophie Buhai, Judith Leiber Couture Organizations: The Locations: Richmond , Va, Los Angeles

☆ A successful corporate retreat should inspire team-building and creativity among colleagues — here's how to plan one
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Mariette Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

This article is part of "Business Travel Playbook," a series about making the most of work travel. Along with offering opportunities to brainstorm and collaborate, an annual company retreat can help combat loneliness, boost morale, and motivate employees. The importance of including employees in decision-makingTo run a successful retreat, employees need to be on board early and feel included in the process. Depending on your budget, a local hotel or lodge within driving distance of the office may be ideal for a first company retreat. The Knowledge HouseWith so many moving parts, it's also wise to consider hiring a third-party company to plan a retreat or to coordinate the retreat activities, Dolin said.

Persons: —, Brittany Dolin, Audrey Ma, Alex Barrett, Cecilia Sanchez, Leanne Mair, " Mair, Leanne Mair Barrett, it's, Nicole Dayan, It's, Dayan, Mair, Barrett, Dolin Organizations: Service, Business, Pocketbook Agency, Benefactum Consulting, Employees Locations: Perceptyx, New York, Atlanta , Newark, Los Angeles

☆ 4 things I wish I had known before shopping for my wedding dress
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Because of my work, I thought I was prepared for shopping for a wedding dress. But there were a few things I wish someone had told me before I went shopping. AdvertisementI bought my wedding dress in September, finally finding my dream gown after writing about other people's for years as a wedding reporter at Business Insider. But there were a few aspects of the experience I wish I had known about before walking into the boutique. Abby didn't push me toward any gown, instead letting me tell her what I felt in each dress.

Persons: I'm, —, It's, Abby, didn't, Crystal Cox, Abby didn't, Samantha Grindell, Abby's Organizations: Business, Service

☆ Want to invest in China's booming EV market? These ETFs could offer a good way in
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As China's electric vehicle market goes from strength to strength, investors worldwide are showing a growing interest in getting involved. The chief investment officer singled out BYD , which recently beat Tesla to become the top global EV maker, as a "favorite" car maker, and battery-making giant Contemporary Amperex Technology ( CATL ). But significant hurdles remain for retail investors before they can be part of China's EV growth story. However, the veteran investor pointed out that ETFs with concentrated positions remain viable options for those seeking exposure to the Chinese EV growth potential. The fund also has a 5% position in Chinese EV maker BYD, according to FactSet data.

Persons: Kingsley Jones, Jevons, CNBC's, BYD, Tesla, Kingsley, Li Auto, BATT, Jones, BATT CGRO Organizations: Jevons Global, Technology, BMW, Hyundai, Honda, China EV, Battery Technology, China Growth, BATT, BYD, CNBC, Alpha, CGRO Locations: Hong Kong, China, U.S, Europe, BYD, Australia, Canberra, Xiaomi

☆ Taylor Swift unknowingly inspired a startup jewelry brand to make a luxury friendship bracelet. Then she wore it to a Chiefs game.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Junck had also just attended Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Pittsburgh with her younger sister. Taylor Swift's TNT bracelet from Wove. They got their wish on Sunday when the Wove employee caught a glimpse of a smiley-face charm on Swift's bracelet — the signature piece of West's collaboration jewelry. Taylor Swift's jewelry at the AFC Championship game. Diamond tennis bracelets made for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce by Wove.

Persons: —, Kendall Junck, Michelle Wie, Michelle, Junck, Taylor, Simone Kendle, Swift, Travis Kelce, Kendle, Travis, Taylor Swift's, she's, Rob Carr, They've, who's, it's, Taylor Swift Organizations: Service, Business, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Kansas City, AFC, Army Locations: Pittsburgh, West, Kansas, Lancaster , Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

☆ How 'quiet luxury' is subtly taking over investor portfolios
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Shreyashi Sanyal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

So what is "quiet luxury"? Quiet Luxury's outperformance over Loud Luxury in 2023. "Hence, in 2023, quiet luxury companies notably outperformed their loud peers by 23% points. According to DBS, a company fall under its categorization of "quiet luxury" if it's understated and focused on high quality, while maintaining exclusivity and scarcity. Loud luxury not in vogue

Persons: Karin Teigl, Kelly, Baum, Jeremy Moeller, Miu Miu, Brunello, Hou Wey Fook, Hermes, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Markus Hansen, Hansen, Goldman Sachs, — Organizations: Getty, DBS Bank, Financière Richemont, Swatch Group, DBS, Richemont, Swatch, CNBC, U.S Locations: VIENNA, AUSTRIA, Asia, South Korea, Japan, India

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Big Tech earnings loom large
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Tech layoffs surgeSilicon Valley's tech companies are slashing headcount at a rapid pace. Since the start of January, some 23,670 workers have been laid off from 85 tech companies, according to the website Layoffs.fyi. U.S. crude posted its best week, rising 6.27%, since Sept. 1, while the global benchmark was last up 6.35% for the week.

Persons: Dow, Jake Sullivan, Wang Yi, Brent, Kingsley Jones, Jevons, Tesla, Jones Organizations: Artificial Intelligence, Intel, Economic, CNBC, Nasdaq, Tech Locations: Davos, Switzerland, China, Taiwan Beijing, Taiwan, U.S

In a head-spinning day of court action on Monday, a lawyer for the National Rifle Association grilled its longtime chief, Wayne LaPierre, about his lavish spending. But the legal fireworks appeared to be part of a strategy to the bolster the contention of Mr. LaPierre and the N.R.A. Mr. LaPierre, 74, is a defendant in the lawsuit brought in 2020 by the New York attorney general, Letitia James. There were also trips where Mr. LaPierre and his family were hosted by N.R.A. And there was prodigious spending on charter flights; Mr. LaPierre didn’t dispute that some of the flights were solely for relatives.

Persons: Wayne LaPierre, LaPierre, Letitia James, John Frazer, Wilson Phillips Organizations: National Rifle Association, New, Beverly Hills, N.R.A Locations: New York, Beverly, Bahamas

☆ Is Tesla still a buy? One CIO weighs in and names 3 alternatives he likes
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Prefer BYD to Tesla Jones prefers Tesla's Chinese EV rival BYD , which he says is his top EV pick. "I haven't seen anything that would suggest to me that they don't have sales momentum, business momentum, new model release momentum, and indeed, now export momentum," Jones said. Two other EV alternatives Another EV company that Jones likes is Volvo Trucks, a unit under Swedish automaker Volvo . "The reason we like [electric] trucks is that it's the area where Western manufacturers are still pretty strong," he said. Volvo has a "very good" truck business, he said, adding: "In particular, they're making a good transition in terms of electric trucks.

Persons: Tesla, Kingsley Jones, Jevons, …, Jones, Tesla Jones, BYD, they're Organizations: EV, CNBC, BYD, Volvo Trucks, Volvo, Nio Locations: U.S, United States, BYD, China, Swedish

☆ Williamsburg, Brooklyn: A Historical Timeline of the NYC Neighborhood
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

By Steven KurutzA car is moving down Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A passenger captures the scene on video — abandoned factory buildings, vacant lots and a crumbling warehouse beneath a wintry light. Twenty-five years later, that same stretch is lined with glassy apartment towers, boutique hotels and a Trader Joe’s. Then Chanel — Chanel! This timeline charts that remarkable evolution in words and images, year by year.

Persons: Steven Kurutz, Chris Cassidy, Hermès, Chanel — Chanel, —, Betty Smith’s Organizations: Sixth Locations: Williamsburg , Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Kent, Brooklyn ”, Europe, Puerto Rican, Dominican

☆ ‘I don’t want to spend’: How a TikTok comedian’s call for ‘loud budgeting’ can help your wallet
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Victoria Feng | Special To Cnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But he sees the very real financial consequences that influencers and TikTok trends like quiet luxury have, especially on younger consumers. "There was this idea of keeping up with the Joneses," said Daigle, a member of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council. Nearly two-thirds, 62%, of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to LendingClub. For loud budgeting to be effective rather than gimmicky, Daigle suggests that people focus on their financial priorities and practice moderation with their spending changes. To help stay on track, she recommends using a budgeting tool like YNAB, also known as You Need a Budget.

Persons: Thomas Barwick, Steven Sierra, Sophia Bera Daigle, That's, I'm, Daigle Organizations: Digitalvision, Getty, Lukas, CNBC, Gen

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Big Tech earnings on tap
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. China's luxury reboundChina's luxury sales market is bouncing back. Tech layoffs surgeSilicon Valley's tech companies are slashing headcount at a rapid pace. Since the start of January, some 23,670 workers have been laid off from 85 tech companies, according to the website Layoffs.fyi.

Persons: Google's Bard, Hong, Dow, It's, Brent, Kingsley Jones, Jevons, Tesla, Jones Organizations: Microsoft, CNBC, CSI, Nasdaq, LVMH, Hamas, U.S . West Texas Locations: Asia, Iran, Jordan, U.S

☆ For New Moms in Seoul, 3 Weeks of Pampering and Sleep at a Joriwon
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-28 | by ( Lauretta Charlton | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Four mothers sat quietly in the nursing room around midnight, breastfeeding their newborn babies. As one mother nodded off, her eyelids heavy after giving birth less than two weeks earlier, a nurse came in and whisked her baby away. Sleep is just one of the luxuries provided by South Korea’s postpartum care centers. The country may have the world’s lowest birthrate, but it is also home to perhaps some of its best postpartum care. At centers like St. Park, a small, boutique postpartum center, or joriwon, in Seoul, new moms are pampered for a few weeks after giving birth and treated to hotel-like accommodations.

Locations: St, Seoul

☆ A bride says she was told she'd have to pay extra for dress fabric that matched her skin tone even though white and 'nude' options were free
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Tookes told BI it was an ivory fit-and-flare gown with a sweetheart necklace and a sheer bodice. "I was super excited they had brown," she said, as the darker shade would be a better fit for her skin tone. "You're telling me that it's free to be white, but if my bride has a different skin tone than white, she has to pay extra money to get an undergarment to match her skin tone?" How fucked is that that in 2024, the 'standard,' which is free, is a 'nude skin tone?'" "I really don't want to wear a dress that stands for charging someone more off the basis of their skin tone," Tookes said.

Persons: —, Tessa Tookes, Joey Kirchner, Tookes, Kirchner, Joey Kirchner Tookes didn't, she'd, Joey, I'm, she's, TikTok Organizations: Service, Paradise :, Business, Tookes Locations: Paradise, Paradise : Canada, Ontario, New York City

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