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☆ Here's how much apartment space $1,500 a month gets you in some of America's biggest cities
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementFinding a relatively large apartment to rent without paying a lot each month might be attractive to people who work remotely. That includes El Paso at 1,147 square feet and Lubbock at 1,220 square feet. Still, there were Texas locations with averages under 1,000 square feet, like Dallas at 815 square feet. Meanwhile, most of the large cities in California and Florida had low averages, reflecting their more expensive housing markets. "Notably, Texas has four locations among the top 20 small cities offering the most apartment space for $1,500," the blog post said.

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We've compiled a comprehensive guide on where to watch Emmy-nominated shows, including series from the outstanding drama and comedy categories. With Succession over and out of the running, the best drama series category has opened up for a new potential champion. Slow HorsesWhile Apple TV+ shows often fly under the radar, three programs snagged best series nominations across both drama and categories this year. 3 Body Problem received six nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and five technical categories. Reservation DogsThe punchy and poignant Reservation Dogs finally picked up an Outstanding Comedy nomination in its third and final season.

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☆ Dream Team dreaming: How great can this U.S. men’s basketball team still be?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Joe Vardon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

Still, as the U.S. men’s team starts its Olympic run Sunday, it begins with a roster that has drawn countless comparisons to the Dream Team. On paper, the U.S. men’s team is arguably the best team assembled since 1992. Durant is the most prolific scorer in U.S. men’s history and could, if the Americans win gold in Paris, become the most decorated Olympic men’s basketball player. A loss in the knockout stages, when there are no more second chances, and a Dream Team redux becomes a historic nightmare. In that scenario, the U.S. men’s team would be remembered forever, even if not quite held in the same reverence as the Dream Team.

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☆ Apple agrees to first US labor deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Apple and the union representing retail workers at its store in Towson, Maryland, agreed to a tentative labor deal late Friday in the first US labor agreement not only for an Apple store but for any US workers of the tech giant. The labor deal, which needs to be ratified by a vote of the 85 rank-and-file members at the store before it can take effect, is a significant milestone. There are not many legal requirements to force a company to reach a labor agreement with a new union once that union has been recognized by the National Labor Relations Board, the government body that oversees labor relations for most US business. The Machinists union said the Apple store deal includes scheduling improvements for a better work-life balance, which was considered a major issue in the talks. That store is not covered by this tentative labor deal.

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☆ A Gen Xer got $10,000 to move from Los Angeles to Tulsa. He likes the slower pace of life in Oklahoma but misses California's big-city culture.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

He said he didn't "have a timeline in mind until after" he was accepted into the Tulsa Remote program in Oklahoma in 2021. Dalton said the cost of living and pace of life are pros of living in Tulsa. Several people who have participated in the Tulsa Remote program, which launched in late 2018, have previously talked to BI about their moving experience. The new remote job would help him qualify for a move from California to Oklahoma through the Tulsa Remote program. Tulsa's slower pace of life gives Dalton more time to enjoy life and have fun with others.

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“This will be the first Olympics, since Sydney, where the total costs are coming in under $10 billion,” said Victor Matheson, a College of the Holy Cross professor of economics who has researched the financial costs of the Olympics. Workmen adjust banners on the 3x3 basketball venue located at La Concorde, in Paris, ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Additionally, the Paris Olympic Village will be converted into offices and housing in a historically impoverished neighborhood. Still, economists say, it may take more drastic moves in the future for the Olympics to be truly sustainable and economically sound. “I love the Olympics, and I love sporting events, but I just really do not think that the way the Olympics works now is a viable business model,” Phalin said.

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☆ Oklahoma Superintendent Vows to Force Schools to Teach Bible, Issuing Guidance
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Isabelle Taft | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Oklahoma state superintendent vowed on Wednesday to force public schools to comply with his mandate that they teach the Bible and issued striking guidance for teachers, amid pushback from critics who say the move infringes on students’ religious freedom. The guidance comes about a month after Mr. Walters, a conservative Christian and former high school history teacher, directed all state K-12 schools to teach the Bible. The directive was met with swift criticism from school district officials and others who said it infringed on students’ and teachers’ rights to religious freedom. Some school district leaders have responded with defiance, vowing to not comply with the requirement. But in a social media post announcing the guidance, Mr. Walters sought to crack down on any resistance.

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☆ A Southwest flight came 150 feet from crashing in the sea. Experts suspect 'pure human error.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewA Southwest Airlines flight that was diverted after a dangerously low descent was likely down to "pure human error," aviation experts said. A Southwest flight came dangerously close to the Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa. A dangerous patternIt's not the first time a Southwest flight has descended to a dangerously low altitude. In June the FAA said it was investigating a Southwest flight that dropped to 525 feet when it was 9 miles from landing in Oklahoma City. The FAA is also looking into another Southwest flight that descended to 400 feet above the ocean off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, in April.

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☆ Was Your 4D Screening of ‘Twisters’ a Blast? Thank These Effects Wizards.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Neima Jahromi | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

First you get the aroma of the meadowlands. Then, a vision of an Oklahoma prairie fills the screen and, as the grass undulates, a soft breeze wafts over you and your seat sways. These sights, sounds, feelings and scents open a 4D presentation of the tornado thriller “Twisters.” For the past decade and a half, companies like CJ 4DPlex have turned splashing and shaking moviegoers into an art, fine-tuning their instruments to lure fans into theaters. Carefully tracking through each scene, they look for moments to heighten the experience in a way that adds meaning without distracting from the narrative. In a typical 4D presentation, audiences pay on average $8 more than the price of a regular ticket to sit in pods of four chairs that can pitch and tilt subtly or with extreme force, using technology first developed for military flight simulators.

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☆ The Senate has a new plan to ban congressional stock trading. Here's what's in it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewOn Wednesday, a key Senate panel approved a bill that would ban lawmakers from trading stocks. The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee approved the legislation — known as the Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act — by an 8-4 vote. AdvertisementPolling has shown for years that the idea of banning lawmakers from trading stocks in broadly popular among members of both parties. This is the most significant progress on a stock trading ban in yearsThe last time either chamber got close to passing a stock trading ban was in September 2022, when House Democrats proposed a sweeping bill that included a major loophole and had little time to be vetted by members. Many saw the effort as a sham designed to appease those who had been pushing for a stock trading ban.

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☆ Men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: NBA player list, how to watch and Team USA’s top threats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Mike Prada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

The 2024 men’s Olympic basketball tournament at the Paris Games is overflowing with star power — and not just from Team USA. Even South Sudan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, proved its mettle by nearly upsetting Team USA in a tune-up matchup last weekend. White was a member of the 2019 FIBA World Cup team, while Edwards and Haliburton made their debuts at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Twenty-seven of the 30 NBA teams will have at least one player participating in this tournament. Can Team USA do it again in 2024?

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☆ The number of low-wage U.S. workers is dropping—but 23% still make less than $17/hr
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"As they continue to annually increase their minimum wages, the number of low-wage workers does go down," says Henderson. Similarly, many states hiked their tipped minimum wages — or did away with a tipped minimum altogether. 53% of tipped wage workers earn less than $17 per hourAll that said, there are still nearly 40 million workers making less than $17 per hour. Nationwide, more than half, 53% of tipped wage workers earn less than $17 per hour, according to the report. A third, 33% of Latin or Hispanic workers and 32% of Black workers earn less than $17 per hour, compared to 21% of white workers, according to the report.

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☆ A storm chaser on what 'Twisters' gets right and wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Jen Walton, a storm chaser from Denver, has already seen the new film twice and loved many of the nods to the original movie, the accuracy of the tornado science, and the appreciation for storm chasers. But eventually, she got over her fear and has been chasing storms for the last six years. AdvertisementIt mostly happens in Texas and Oklahoma, where storm chasing is the most popular, she said. Many may not remember the 2013 El Reno storm when four storm chasers were killed, she said. That's why Girls Who Chase, the initiative Walton started to support women in STEM fields, offers Storm Chasing 101.

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☆ A Southwest Boeing 737 Max was just 150 feet above the ocean before being told to pull up, reports say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe FAA is investigating after a Southwest Airlines plane flew dangerously close to the ocean. The FAA told BI it had opened an investigation. It's the third report of a Southwest flight descending to a dangerously low altitude this year. In June, the FAA said it was investigating a Southwest flight that descended to 525 feet nine miles out from Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. AdvertisementThe FAA is also investigating another Southwest flight that was just 400 feet above the ocean off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii, in April, Bloomberg first reported.

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Business checkingFirst Citizens Bank Business Checking Account Start banking On First Citizens Bank's site. You can get more competitive rates if you have a Premier Business Checking account or Professional Business Checking account and can deposit a minimum of $5,000. How First Citizens Bank worksFirst Citizens Bank has both personal banking and business banking. How First Citizens Bank compares to similar institutionsWe compared First Citizens Bank business banking with two other institutions: Citizens Bank and IberiaBank. First Citizens Bank Citizens Bank Iberia Bank Business accounts Checking, savings, CDs, money market accounts Business accounts Checking, savings, CDs, money market accounts Business accounts Checking, savings, CDs, money market accounts Max.

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Today, there are 55 Hispanic American banks and credit unions that are FDIC or NCUA insured around the United States. Nave BankBranches: 0 (online-only)ATMs: 0Services: savings accounts, business banking, business loansNave Bank is currently only available for businesses, and has a waitlist to join. We selected Hispanic American-owned credit unions from the National Credit Union Administration's list of minority depository institutions which was also updated in September 2023. You can open up savings accounts, checking accounts, CDs, and money market accounts in most of the institutions listed. Results from the study found that Hispanic Americans made up a greater percentage of those who took out home loans or small business loans at Hispanic American banks in comparison to non-minority banks.

You can get down payment assistance through CHFA's Down Payment Assistance Program or the Time To Own program. VermontThe Vermont Housing Finance Agency offers mortgages, down payment assistance, a first generation homebuyer program, and a mortgage credit certificate. NebraskaThe Nebraska Investment Finance Authority is another state housing finance agency that offers programs for first-time and repeat buyers alike. State first-time homebuyer programs FAQsHow do first-time homebuyer programs differ by state? You may be able to combine multiple forms of state-backed first-time homebuyer assistance, or get state assistance in addition to other, unrelated programs.

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☆ ‘Twisters’ Takes Off at the Box Office
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Brooks Barnes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“Twisters” was on pace to collect roughly $80 million in the United States and Canada over the weekend. Box office analysts had predicted “Twisters” would take in about $50 million, citing prerelease surveys that track audience interest. “Twisters” cost an estimated $155 million to make, not including tens of millions in marketing costs. It was released in North America by Universal Pictures, which booked it into 4,151 theaters. You should perhaps brace for “Twisters: Even More Twisters.” Based on strong turnout in North America over the weekend, it is almost guaranteed that Universal will explore another sequel.

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In America's 20 biggest cities, a 20% down payment ranges from $39,127 in Oklahoma City to $263,392 in San Jose, California. On a $200,000 home, a 3% down payment means you'll need $6,000. FHA mortgage: 3.5%To get an FHA mortgage, you'll need at least a 3.5% down payment. The exact amount you'll pay depends on your down payment and whether you've gotten a VA loan previously. PMI protects lenders on mortgages with high loan-to-value ratios, and it's added to the borrower's monthly mortgage payment.

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☆ The science you need to know before seeing 'Twisters'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewYou don't need to know a lot about tornadoes to understand the massive storms you'll see on screen in the new film "Twisters," debuting in US theaters Friday. 22 science terms to know before seeing 'Twisters'Cap: A layer of warm air thousands of feet high in the atmosphere that can slow or stop the formation of a thunderstorm. Sandwiched between warm, moist air and cold, dry air, the cap can also increase instability and cause a severe storm if it's removed. Eric Kurth/NOAADoppler radar: The National Weather Service's Doppler radars look like they have giant golf balls sitting on top of them. Recent research suggests severe storm activity is shifting to states like Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Persons: —, Eric Kurth, Ted Fujita, Paul Huffman, Sakuhei Fujiwhara, Matthew Cappucci, it's, Paul Markowski, Yvette Richardson, Joseph, Louis Lagrange, Sean Waugh Organizations: Service, Business, The Washington Post, NOAA, Tornadoes, NWS, FEMA, NASA, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service, Library, Laboratory Locations: Elkhart , Indiana, Oklahoma, It's, Norman , Oklahoma, Kansas, Kansas , Nebraska , Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama , Arkansas , Kentucky, Louisiana , Mississippi, Tennessee

☆ 'Twisters' fans are upset after a clip of Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones kissing on set leaked but wasn't in the movie
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones star as storm chasers who try to stop tornadoes in "Twisters." The pair have fun romantic chemistry in the sequel and a clip of them kissing on the set leaked online. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFans are upset after a clip of Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones kissing in "Twisters" that leaked online didn't end up in the final cut. Powell and Edgar-Jones play storm chasers Tyler Owens and Kate Cooper as they try to find a way to stop tornadoes from wreaking havoc on Oklahoma.

Persons: Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar, Jones, —, Powell, Edgar, Tyler Owens, Kate Cooper, Owens, Cooper Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Oklahoma

☆ 'Twisters' shows how tornado science has changed massively since the first movie nearly 30 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Jenny Mcgrath | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWhen the original "Twister" movie debuted in 1996, its super-sized, cow-spinning tornadoes captivated audiences. Now, there's a sequel, "Twisters," which, in some ways, shows just how far tornado science has come in the last few decades. She helped a "Twisters" film crew scout locations and find storm footage for the new movie. Climate change is altering tornado seasonA powerful tornado can destroy homes and cars leaving devastation in their wake. The original film sparked a surge in interest in severe weather.

Persons: —, Jana Houser, Kevin Thiel, Dorothy, TOTO, Harold Brooks, Houser, Lee Isaac Chung, " Houser Organizations: Service, Business, Ohio State University, OU, NOAA, Weather, Systems Lab, NWS, CNN, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros . Pictures, Amblin, University of Oklahoma's Locations: Oklahoma, Kansas, Weather.com, Alabama , Kentucky, Mississippi

☆ Opinion: The stunning silence at the heart of ‘Twisters’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Opinion Noah Berlatsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Noah Berlatsky Noah BerlatskyAnd yet both, despite being centered on extreme weather events, avoid mentioning climate change directly. In the mid-1990s the right was already moving toward climate change denial. The characters’ silence is louder at a time when in real life many Republican leaders continue to deny climate change is a problem. The current Republican platform doesn’t mention global warming at all, and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump has denied the scientific consensus on climate change. In a 2022 survey, only 23% of Republicans thought climate change was a major threat.

Persons: Noah Berlatsky, CNN — Lee Isaac Chung’s “, Noah Berlatsky Noah Berlatsky, ”, Kate, Daisy Edgar, Jones, Javi, Anthony Ramos, Tyler Owens, Glen Powell, she’s, Tyler, Lee Isaac Chung’s “, Donald Trump, James Whale’s, Frankenstein, Frankenstein ”, Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, it’s, “, Twisters Organizations: CNN, YouTube, Warner Bros, Hollywood, Republican, GOP Locations: Chicago, Oklahoma, New York

☆ A Trip Into Tornado Alley With America’s Most Obsessive Storm Chaser
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( David Gelles | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

A Trip Into Tornado Alley With America’s Most Obsessive Storm ChaserOn a clear morning in late May, Reed Timmer began the day at home in Lexington, Okla., studying the latest update from the National Weather Service’s storm-prediction center. A month into his freshman year, he went storm chasing, and saw his first tornado. He went on to begin his Ph.D. studies, but the allure of storm chasing waylaid his academic career. Timmer insists that chasing tornadoes is safe, though others’ experience suggests a different conclusion. In 2013, while he was pursuing the El Reno tornado in Oklahoma, four other chasers died in the storm.

Persons: Reed Timmer, Timmer, Edgar ONeal, It’s, ” Timmer, ”, Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Mark L, Smith, Timmer —, Gizmo —, Glen Powell, “, Reed, ” Smith, ” “ Reed, Bill Gallus, Kan Organizations: University of Oklahoma, “, Chevy Tahoe, Hollywood, Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers, Iowa State University, El, National Weather Service, Subaru Forester, Subaru Locations: Lexington, Okla, Kansas, Texas, America, Chickasaw, Wichita Falls, Windthorst, Oklahoma City, Yorkshire, Timmer, Lawrence, El Reno, Oklahoma, United States, Greenfield , Iowa

☆ How is 'Twisters' connected to the original 1996 movie? The cast calls it a 'stand-alone sequel'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewGlen Powell's hot streak in Hollywood continues with "Twisters," a new iteration of the 1996 disaster movie "Twister." Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Amblin EntertainmentIn a cover story for Entertainment Weekly, the cast referred to "Twisters" as a "stand-alone sequel." "It feels like a real next chapter, whilst also having so much love for the original," Edgar-Jones told Variety, echoing the director. 'Twisters' contains nods and homages to the original movieKate (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Tyler (Glen Powell) in "Twisters." Universal PicturesThere are also moments and costumes in "Twisters" that are reminiscent of the original movie.

Persons: —, Lee Isaac Chung's, Powell, Tyler Owens, Daisy Edgar, Jones, Kate Carter, Javi, Anthony Ramos, Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Jo, Kate, Tyler, Glen Powell, Melinda Sue Gordon, Jo Harding, Paxton, Chung, I've, Edgar, Dorothy, Bill, Dorothy V, Patrick Sullivan, Brandon Perea, Lily, Sasha Lane, Dusty, Philip Seymour Hoffman's, James Paxton, Dad, James Organizations: Service, Business, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros . Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Entertainment, YouTube, Muskogee State University, wranglers Boone Locations: Hollywood, Oklahoma

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