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• CHART: Here Are The Countries With The Most Obese Kids

  27-05-2014 18:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The OECD just released a report on obesity around the world, and there appears to be a link between the Great Recession and obesity. The OECD compiled the following chart, showing the percentage of children who are overweight in each country. Surprisingly, the U.S. does not top the list. While the U.S. had the highest obesity rate among adults, Greece had the largest proportion of overweight children. The OECD found that families who suffer economic hardship end up cutting healthier foods out o
  
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• The New Orleans mass killing put a spotlight back on ISIS, which never really went away

  02-01-2025 14:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  Iraqi troops enter a town seized from ISIS militants in 2017.AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP via Getty ImagesThe New Orleans attack suspect carried an ISIS flag and pledged fealty to the group, officials said.The group, best known for global mass killings in 2015-2017, has again been gathering strength.The group was damaged but not defeated by a US-led campaign.Back in 2017, the ISIS militant group's reign of terror appeared to be coming to an end.A US-led coalition ousted its fighters from strongholds in I
  
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• 3 crypto billionaires were the biggest net worth gainers during the market's stellar rally in 2024

  02-01-2025 14:23 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BICrypto's richest people saw huge wealth gains last year as the market soared.Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, gained nearly $21 billion, putting him among the top 25 wealthiest people globally.Brian Armstrong and Giancarlo Devasini were also among the year's biggest winners.Cryptocurrency markets had a historic year in 2024, helping to massively boost the wealth of several billionaires in the space.According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, three crypto bi
  
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• What you need to know about Turo, the app used to rent vehicles involved in the New Orleans and Las Vegas incidents

  02-01-2025 14:16 via businessinsider.com
  
  Turo is a car-sharing app that's cheaper than conventional rental companies.TuroTuro is an app that allows people to rent out their cars to other drivers.The app was used to rent the vehicles used in two deadly incidents on New Year's Day.Since it was founded in 2009, it has grown into the largest car-sharing app of its kind.Turo is the car-sharing app used to rent the vehicles involved in deadly New Year's Day incidents in Las Vegas and New Orleans.It's like an Airbnb for cars, allowing people
  
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• A gut health scientist and chef eats fermented foods every day. Here's 4 ways she makes the habit tasty and easy.

  02-01-2025 14:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Emily Leeming researchers the gut microbiome at King's College London.Bree DunbarEvidence suggests that fermented foods like kimchi can boost gut health.A diverse microbiome is linked to overall good health. Gut-health researcher Emily Leeming uses tricks like adding kefir to salad dressing.Fermented foods like kimchi and pickles are great for supporting the gut microbiome, the trillions of microbes that help shape our health.Made when live bacteria or yeast are added to ingredients like tea, mi
  
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• Latest: Authorities say the suspect in deadly New Orleans attack didn't act alone, expand search to Texas

  02-01-2025 13:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  Emergency services on the scene Wednesday where authorities say a driver steered into a crowd in New Orleans.AP Photo/Gerald HerbertAuthorities say a driver deliberately plowed into a crowd of people in New Orleans early Wednesday.The police said 15 people were killed and at least 35 more were injured.The suspect was identified as a 42-year-old named Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar.Fifteen people were killed and at least 35 more were injured after a driver plowed into a crowd in the heart of New Orlean
  
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• Celebrity personal trainers share the 3 biggest mistakes people make when trying to get fit and lose fat — and what to do instead

  02-01-2025 13:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Don Saladino with his clients Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively (left) and Magnus Lygdbäck with his client Gal Gadot.Courtesy of Don Saladino and Magnus LygdbäckIt can be tempting to follow extreme diets and workout regimes when trying to get fit and lose fat.But personal trainers who work with celebrities advised making gradual but sustainable changes instead. PTs whose clients include Ryan Reynolds said moderation and realistic goals lead to long-term success.'Tis the season when people
  
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• After helping Trump win, Elon Musk is becoming a political force in Europe

  02-01-2025 13:28 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and a close advisor to President-elect Donald Trump.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesElon Musk used his fortune and influence to help Donald Trump win reelection in November.The Tesla and SpaceX boss is now championing right-wing insurgents in Europe.He's called for a UK far-right agitator to be freed from prison and condemned the country's prime minister.Having tapped his vast personal wealth and marshaled his 210 million followers on X to help propel Donald Tr
  
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• Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and 8 other tycoons got $500 billion richer in 2024 — and are now worth more than $2 trillion

  02-01-2025 13:09 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos all became a lot richer last year.Scott Olson/Getty/Mark J. Terrill/AP/Drew Angerer/Business Insider CompositeThe world's 10 wealthiest people added more than $500 billion to their combined fortunes in 2024.The top 20 gained $700 billion and ended the year with a total worth above $3 trillion.Elon Musk scored a huge $203 billion gain, but other tech bosses also notched up big rises.The richest people on the planet saw their fortunes surge in 2024 as the
  
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• Everything we know about 'Squid Game' season 3

  02-01-2025 12:56 via businessinsider.com
  
  Choi Seung-hyun as Thanos in season two of "Squid Game."No Ju-han/Netflix"Squid Game" season three will premiere in 2025.It will wrap up the season two story and is intended to end the entire show.Here's what we know so far about the plot and cast.It took Netflix three years to debut a second season of the surprise hit K-drama "Squid Game."However, seasons two and three were filmed simultaneously, meaning there will be less of a wait after the second season, which released on December 26, 2024.N
  
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• Every Harlan Coben Netflix series, including 'Missing You' and 'Fool Me Once,' ranked from worst to best by critics

  02-01-2025 12:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rosalind Eleazar as Kat Donovan in "Missing You" and Michelle Keegan as Maya Stern in "Fool Me Once."NetflixNetflix's "Missing You" is based on the book of the same name by Harlan Coben.The mystery writer has worked with the streamer on several shows.Here's how critics rank Netflix's Coben adaptations."Missing You" is Netflix's ninth adaptation of a Harlan Coben novel, following huge hits including "Fool Me Once." Here is a ranking of all of the streamers shows based on Coben's work, according t
  
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• I've been to all 50 states. Here's one thing I recommend doing in each.

  02-01-2025 12:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  As a lover of the outdoors, my favorite attractions often involve some adventure.Emily HartI've traveled to all 50 states and am often asked about the best things to do in each one.When I'm in Arizona, I love visiting bucket-list attractions like the Grand Canyon.I also like visiting lesser-known spots like Monument Rocks in Kansas and the Art Coast in Michigan.After visiting all 50 states solo, I'm often asked for recommendations on the best things to do in each one. Although every state offers
  
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• Russian forces suffered more than 420,000 casualties taking 1,600 square miles of territory in 2024: ISW

  02-01-2025 12:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  Russian soldiers in Russia's Kursk region.Russian Defense Ministry Press Service photo via APRussia suffered over 420,000 casualties taking 1,600 square miles of territory in 2024, per the ISW.Russia's losses in its invasion of Ukraine soared toward the end of the year.An update from Russia's ex-president suggests Moscow is recruiting just enough soldiers to replace its losses.Russian forces suffered more than 420,000 casualties while taking just over 1,600 square miles of territory in its war w
  
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• A NYT journalist interviewed the New Orleans suspect in 2015. He says there were no 'red flags.'

  02-01-2025 12:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  The FBI has identified the driver in the New Orleans attack as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar.AP Photo/Matthew HintonThe suspect in the New Orleans attack was interviewed by a journalist back in 2015.The reporter said the suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, gave "no red flags."Jabbar talked about the difficulties of adjusting to civilian life after serving in the Army.A reporter has spoken about an interview he conducted 10 years ago with the man now suspected of conducting Wednesday's deadly attack in
  
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• A New York Times journalist who interviewed the New Orleans suspect in 2015 says there were no 'red flags'

  02-01-2025 12:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  The FBI has identified the driver in the New Orleans attack as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar.AP Photo/Matthew HintonThe suspect in the New Orleans attack was interviewed by a journalist back in 2015.The reporter said the suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, gave "no red flags."Jabbar talked about the difficulties of adjusting to civilian life after serving in the Army.A reporter has spoken about an interview he conducted 10 years ago with the man now suspected of conducting Wednesday's deadly attack in
  
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• Nail artists and salon employees share 8 nail trends that are in for 2025 and 3 that are out

  02-01-2025 12:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  Bright colors are one of the nail trends that will be popular in 2025.Prostock-studio/ShutterstockBusiness Insider spoke to three nail experts about which trends will be in and out in 2025.Keep your manicure simple to match your capsule wardrobe in the New Year.Have fun with animal prints and cat-eye shimmers, but say goodbye to chunky charms.For many, January means a fresh start. It's also a great time to reassess your personal style, whether it's via a drastic haircut, starting a capsule wardr
  
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• Passengers reportedly encountered bedbugs on 3 Turkish Airlines flights

  02-01-2025 12:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330.Joan Valls/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesTravelers encountered bedbugs on three Turkish Airlines flights, The New York Times reported.One passenger said they saw bedbugs fall from the ceiling onto another person's lap.A science teacher said found 13 bite marks on her body after her flight.Turkish Airlines passengers told The New York Times they had encountered bedbugs on three flights in recent months.Two incidents resulted in offers of minor compensation, and the airline t
  
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• Today's Mortgage Rates | Where Will Rates Go This Year? Ask Trump.

  02-01-2025 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate mortgages to write unbiased product reviews.Mortgage rates for January 2, 2025, are hovering in the high 6% range.Stubborn inflation ha
  
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• The 32 most anticipated movies of 2025

  02-01-2025 11:24 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tom Cruise in "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning."Paramount Pictures2025 is full of must-see sequels and intriguing original movies.Get ready for additions to the "Mission: Impossible," "Jurassic World," and "Knives Out" franchises.Brad Pitt stars in the sports drama "F1," and Ryan Coogler teams up with Michael B. Jordan in "Sinners."From anticipated sequels like "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" to Marvel blockbusters like "Thunderbolts*," there's much to be excited about at t
  
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• Trump's election changed how Americans feel about the economy

  02-01-2025 11:08 via businessinsider.com
  
   Getty Images; Rick Scuteri/AP Photo; Alyssa Powell/BIIt's generally a rare thing for the person you're interviewing to burst out laughing. But that's what happened to me, recently, on a call with Ernie Tedeschi, the director of economics at the Yale Budget Lab who in March wrapped up a three-year stint on the White House Council of Economic Advisers. The question that evidently tickled Tedeschi: Was the "vibecession" fake? The vibes around the economy — as in, the way consumers and b
  
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• I'm still looking for a job 8 months after my layoff. I have 20 years of experience and can't get hired — I'm scared.

  02-01-2025 11:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jennifer Gittelman says one regret may be holding her back from getting hired.Maria Korneeva/Getty ImagesJennifer Gittelman faces prolonged unemployment after a mass layoff in healthcare administration.Despite extensive job applications, Gittelman struggles with lack of responses and feedback.Gittelman has one regret which she believes may be impacting her ability to get a jobThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Gittelman, 44, from Philadelphia. It's been edited for len
  
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• I went to an all-inclusive resort with my best friend's family. I didn't know how much I needed a family vacation.

  02-01-2025 11:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author, left, went on vacation with her friend Ashley's family, second from left, to an all-inclusive resort.Courtesy of Noelle WieheMy best friend invited me to join her family on vacation to an all-inclusive resort.There were multiple themed dinner nights, and we loved spending time in the pool.We were the only single people at the couple's resort, and we had a great time.This past August, I went on a family vacation with my best friend's family for five days. It was organized by her cousi
  
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• I wanted to add bitcoin to my portfolio, but wasn't sure about the best strategy for buying in. Here's what 3 experts recommended.

  02-01-2025 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIBitcoin is gaining more mainstream adoption, so I decided to check out the hype for myself.I consulted three financial experts to help craft the best bitcoin investing strategy for me.Bitcoin remains a highly volatile investment, which is why I opted for a 1% portfolio allocation.My investing strategy has never been very complicated or flashy. I typically stick to buying index funds. If I'm feeling crazy, I'll throw in an individual blue chip
  
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• Delta retained its crown as the most on-time US airline. Here's where all its competitors ranked.

  02-01-2025 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Delta was once-again the US' most on-time airline despite its summer CrowdStrike meltdown.Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesDelta Air Lines remains the most on-time US airline despite a massive disruption.Delta was also the third-most punctual global airline, but United Airlines was on its heels.With a rate of at least 90%, some foreign carriers achieved a better on-time performance than Delta.Despite a chaotic CrowdStrike outage that forced Delta Air Lines to cancel some 7,000 flights over five days thi
  
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• Delta reigns supreme as the most on-time US airline. Here's how its rivals compare.

  02-01-2025 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Delta was once-again the US' most on-time airline despite its summer CrowdStrike meltdown.Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesDelta Air Lines remains the most on-time US airline despite a massive disruption.Delta was also the third-most punctual global airline, but United Airlines was on its heels.With a rate of at least 90%, some foreign carriers achieved a better on-time performance than Delta.Despite a chaotic CrowdStrike outage that forced Delta Air Lines to cancel some 7,000 flights over five days thi
  
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• I saved $50K to take a 'gap year' from work. It helped me reprioritize my life and find joy.

  02-01-2025 10:56 via businessinsider.com
  
  Alma Rex-EzonfadeAlma Rex-Ezonfade spent over a year saving up $51,300 to take an "adult gap year."She initially found it difficult to do nothing but learned to enjoy herself and explore new hobbies.She launched her own clothing brand, is applying to 9-to-5 jobs, and plans to take more sabbaticals.Editor's note: This list was first published in May 2024 and most recently updated on January 2, 2025.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 31-year-old Alma Rex-Ezonfade based in Toront
  
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• I quit my teaching job and earn more money as a freelance writer. Here are the 5 keys to my success.

  02-01-2025 10:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  I quit my teaching job to be a writer and I've never been happier.Courtesy of Andrea AndersonAfter teaching for 8 years, I quit so I could spend more time with my children.I began freelance writing and soon started earning more money than I did as a teacher.I found following five strategies helped me become — and stay — successful. In 2019, I had been a middle and high school English teacher for eight years. I also had two young children. Even though I truly loved my job, I wanted to
  
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• Latest: Authorities say the suspect in deadline New Orleans attack didn't act alone, expand search to Texas

  02-01-2025 09:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Emergency services on the scene Wednesday where authorities say a driver steered into a crowd in New Orleans.AP Photo/Gerald HerbertAuthorities say a driver deliberately plowed into a crowd of people in New Orleans early Wednesday.The police said 15 people were killed and at least 35 more were injured.The suspect was identified as a 42-year-old named Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar.Fifteen people were killed and at least 35 more were injured after a driver plowed into a crowd in the heart of New Orlean
  
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• A European region has no heating after Russian gas stops flowing via Ukraine. An energy supplier told families to gather in one room to stay warm.

  02-01-2025 09:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  Transnistria declared a state of emergency ahead of an anticipated halt in piped natural gas supplies from Russia.Daniel Mihailescu/AFP/Getty ImagesTransnistria is facing heating cuts after a halt in piped Russian natural gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine.The gas halt follows Ukraine's decision to not renew a gas transit contract with Russia.EU countries, like Slovakia, still rely on Russian gas, highlighting geopolitical risks.A European region is grappling with freezing temperatures in winter
  
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• A woman who lost 22 pounds and has kept it off for 3 years shared her biggest lessons about fat loss

  02-01-2025 09:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  Hanna Kim learned that losing weight is a marathon not a sprint.Hanna KimHanna Kim lost 22 pounds in a year when she changed her mindset toward weight loss.She tried fad diets for years but couldn't sustain them.Kim learned to be consistent, not perfect, and celebrate small wins.After years of trying to lose weight through restrictive diets that didn't work and left her feeling deflated, Hanna Kim lost 22 pounds in 2021 and has kept it off. She shared the two biggest lessons she learned.Kim, a 2
  
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