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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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• US Army Rangers have been training for a different kind of fight: neutralizing enemy underground nuclear facilities

  07-11-2024 13:21 via businessinsider.com
  
  A US Army soldier participates in an exercise to seize and exploit an underground nuclear facility.US Army/Sgt. Daniel R. HernandezUS Army Rangers and Nuclear Disablement Teams trained this summer to neutralize enemy nuclear sites.The exercise reflects rising tensions with nuclear-armed nations and those pursuing such weapons.The training speaks to an evolving role for the Rangers, an elite light infantry, special ops unit.Over the summer, soldiers from the Army's little-known Nuclear Disablemen
  
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• Why the CEO of a big US homebuilder is gambling on green homes

  07-11-2024 13:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  Holly Farms is a "zero energy" community in Parkville, Maryland built by Beazer Homes.Catherine Boudreau/Business InsiderBeazer Homes is building "zero energy," climate-friendly homes even though they're more expensive. CEO Allan Merrill said the upfront investment will pay off long-term. Challenges include higher costs, market education, and appraisal practices for green homes.A new community of 19 single-family homes north of Baltimore is at the forefront of the green-building movement.Solar p
  
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• Air France-KLM says people avoided Paris during the Olympic Games — and that was bad news for the airline group

  07-11-2024 12:48 via businessinsider.com
  
  Paris hosted the Olympic Games this summer.AMAURY CORNU/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesAir France-KLM posted disappointing earnings on Thursday, sending its stock down 11%.The Franco-Dutch carrier said much of the decline in revenue was due to the Olympics.People avoided flying to or from Paris during the Games, the group said. Air France-KLM blamed reduced travel to Paris during the Olympic Games as it reported third-quarter earnings below analysts' expectations on Wednesday.The group, consisti
  
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• CD, Checking, and Savings Rates Today: Supercharge Your Savings

  07-11-2024 12:34 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 and terms apply to offers listed (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate banking products to write unbiased product reviews.In its September meeting, the Federal Reserve cut i
  
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• What Trump's win means for retail giants like Walmart, Target, and Costco

  07-11-2024 12:23 via businessinsider.com
  
  The checkout queue in Walmart. Donald Trump's second term as president could mean sweeping changes for retailers with tariffs, tax cuts, and a new regulatory environment.Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesTrump's second term likely means changes are on the way that will impact retailers.Experts say tariffs are top-of-mind for many companies and would represent new costs for consumers.Meanwhile, tax cuts may spur spending, and regulators could have a softer touch on mergers.
  
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• Today's Mortgage Rates, November 7, 2024 | Rates Rise Following the Election

  07-11-2024 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 November 7, 2024, are in the high 6% range.
  Expectations of higher infl
  
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• A 29-year-old thrifter who replaced her 9-to-5 income reselling clothes on eBay shares the strategies she uses to find profitable items

  07-11-2024 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Kendall VanGilder is a full-time thrifer and reseller.Courtesy of Kendall VanGilderKendall VanGilder turned thrifting into a full-time reselling business in 2024.She began thrifting with her husband in 2021 and started selling on eBay in 2022.VanGilder sources from Goodwill and other stores, focusing on quality and unique items.Kendall VanGilder and her husband started thrifting as a way to spend time together in 2021.It wasn't her idea."I did not like thrifting at all," the 29-year-old told Bus
  
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• More young people are getting colorectal cancer. Being active at these times of day could lower the risk.

  07-11-2024 11:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Being active in the morning and ievening could lower colorectal cancer risk, a new study found.Getty ImagesExercising at specific times of day could lower colorectal cancer risk, a new study found.Activity is known to reduce cancer risk, but how timing affects this isn't well-studied.Colorectal cancer rates have fallen since the '80s, but have risen in under-55s by 1 to 2% yearly since the mid-'90s.Being physically active in both the morning and evening could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
  
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• I'm a mom of 6 and don't throw birthday parties after age 1. Kids don't remember them and they are a waste of money.

  07-11-2024 11:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author doesn't throw birthday parties after her kids turn 1.Elena Lavrinovich/Getty ImagesI have six kids ranging from 4 months to 18 years old. Going through birthday photos with my oldest, I realized she didn't remember most of her parties. Now I only throw a party for the first year, and then plan special family outings for other years. As a mom, making birthdays special feels monumental. You want your children to feel loved and celebrated, and it's natural to want to create lasting memor
  
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• Gen Z is obsessed with manifesting their way to riches and romance

  07-11-2024 11:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BISarah Perl, who goes by the TikTok handle @hothighpriestess, says she has a successful career and relationship because she manifested both. Many of her recent posts focus on manifesting love, and they're particularly aimed at young women who want romantic relationships with men. The 23-year-old Los Angeles resident talks to her viewers about how they can manifest a text back from a guy within 24 hours. Sometimes she even manifests the aim of her videos: "I am manife
  
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• Millennials are raising pets instead of kids. It's not going well for the pets.

  07-11-2024 11:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  Carl Godfrey for BIYena Kim describes her Shiba Inu, Bodhi, as her "soul dog." She hadn't planned to get a dog, but when she held him for the first time 15 years ago, she knew he was special. "I truly believe that we were meant to meet," Kim, now 37, says. "He was meant to be my muse and inspiration."Ten years ago, Kim was working what she calls her dream job at Ralph Lauren when she decided to quit so she could spend more time with Bodhi. "It killed me to see his sad face as I left home for wor
  
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• A top mind at JPMorgan Asset Management warns of clear economic red flag after Trump's big win, despite soaring US stocks

  07-11-2024 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Donald Trump pulled off a remarkable political comeback by winning the presidency again.ANGELA WEISS/AFPStocks had a day to remember after Donald Trump won back the White House.Market veteran David Kelly believes Wall Street is overlooking a key economic risk.The strategist explained why he's worried about tariffs, even as his peers shrug them off.Markets are celebrating Donald Trump's election as president, though the leading strategist at JPMorgan's multi-trillion asset management arm is not i
  
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• Musk's legal battles pile up as Twitter's ex-CMO becomes the latest to sue him

  07-11-2024 11:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk is facing another lawsuit from a former Twitter executive.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTwitter's ex-CMO, Leslie Berland, is suing Elon Musk, saying she is owed $20 million in severance.The complainant says she was fired in "petty retribution" over an incident involving advertisers.The same week as Berland's filing, Twitter's ex-CEO got the go-ahead to proceed with a similar suit.Twitter's former chief marketing officer, Leslie Berland, is suing Elon Musk, saying she is owed o
  
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• I'm a stay-at-home dad because I'm the more natural nurturer in my marriage. Our conservative community doesn't agree with our decision.

  07-11-2024 11:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Eli and his wife, Shannon.Courtesy of Eli MillimanEli Milliman became a stay-at-home dad when his wife started a full-time job and excelled in it.The couple has faced criticism from their conservative community for reversing traditional roles.Their open-minded approach has strengthened their family bonds and allowed for personal growth.This as-told-to-me essay is based on a conversation with Eli Milliman, a 46-year-old stay-at-home dad in Florence, Alabama. The story has been edited for length a
  
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• Wall Street's most famous floor trader recounts election euphoria at the NYSE and explains how to trade an incredibly bullish fourth quarter

  07-11-2024 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesMarkets surged after Trump's election win, with the S&P 500 and Dow rising sharply.Traders were excited by the end of election uncertainty, fueling a relief rally.Upcoming Fed rate cut and holiday season may sustain market momentum, Tuchman predicts.For Peter Tuchman, a senior floor trader who's spent over four decades at the New York Stock Exchange, the excitement the day after the elections was euphoric."Look, the bottom line is, on the floor, a majority of
  
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• Nvidia robotics executive tells BI how the company is predicting the future of robotics by building it

  07-11-2024 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Nvidia Vice President of Omniverse and Simulation Rev Lebaredian speaks at an Nvidia conference in Washington, D.C., in October 2024.NvidiaNvidia's Rev Lebaredian leads simulation and omniverse efforts for robotics development.Lebaredian's career parallels Nvidia's evolution from graphics to AI and robotics.Nvidia's strategy involves anticipating tech trends, building tools, and enabling innovation.The year Nvidia was founded, the World Wide Web came online, and "Jurassic Park" was released in t
  
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• In leaked internal meeting, Amazon retail chief says sales of cheaper items are surging

  07-11-2024 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Amazon's retail CEO Doug HerringtonAmazonAmazon's sales of cheap items are surging, driven by faster delivery speeds, executive says.Amazon's essential product sales are growing 50% faster than other items.The company has regionalized its delivery network to achieve faster and cheaper deliveries.The sales of cheaper items are surging on Amazon.During a recent internal all-hands meeting, Amazon's retail CEO Doug Herrington said that the everyday essentials business, which includes health, beauty,
  
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• Citi needs a white knight. Donald Trump's second term might provide one.

  07-11-2024 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Pressure is mounting on Citi CEO Jane Fraser to resolve the bank's regulatory problems. Donald Trump's promise to eliminate red tape bodes well for the bank.Patrick T. Fallon/Getty Images; Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesCiti has spent more than $7.4 billion to make peace with regulators and hasn't succeeded.Donald Trump's election and promise of deregulation bode well for the bank.CEO Jane Fraser has faced mounting pressure over the bank's data and risk problems.Donald Trump's presidential victory
  
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• A decade and $22 billion later, Meta's big bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off

  07-11-2024 11:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.David ZalubowskiFacebook bought WhatsApp a decade ago for $22 billion.WhatsApp is finally starting to look like a real business for parent company Meta.The messaging app is fueling Meta's non-advertising revenue growth.That's a win for Meta's broader strategy of monetizing DMs across its apps.Meta dropped $22 billion on WhatsApp a decade ago. Now, its wild bet on messaging is finally starting to pay off.During its Q3 earnings call, the company said WhatsApp was the prima
  
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• Get ready for inflation and interest rates to rise again

  07-11-2024 10:59 via businessinsider.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump wants to implement high tariffs on imported goods.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump said he would implement tariffs on imported goods.Economists said the proposals could boost inflation and raise prices for consumers.The Federal Reserve would likely respond to inflation by raising interest rates to curb demand.One of the first policies President-elect Donald Trump is expected to enact after being sworn into office is imposing taxes on imported
  
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• The Chinese market is pinning its hopes on a massive stimulus announcement

  07-11-2024 10:03 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Trump has floated tariffs of more than 60% on Chinese goods.Andy Wong/AP PhotoChinese markets rose after Trump's US election victory, despite tariff threats.The markets boost comes as China is reportedly considering a $1.4 trillion debt plan.China has been preparing for a second Trump term, but is limited in what it can do in a trade war.China's stock markets climbed higher on Thursday following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.The rise comes despite campaign pledges from T
  
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• Nissan is slashing 9,000 jobs after a dire financial performance

  07-11-2024 09:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  Nissan is cutting 9,000 jobs globally to reduce costs.Benjamin Zhang/Business InsiderNissan is cutting 9,000 jobs globally to reduce costs, the company said Thursday.Sales fell to 1.6 million units due to higher costs, especially in the US.Nissan will cut production capacity by 20% and executives will take pay cuts.Nissan is cutting 9,000 jobs globally in an effort to cut costs, the Japanese automobile giant said in an earnings statement on Thursday.Nissan said that sales volumes decreased year-
  
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• The Calm app bought ad blocks on CNN and ABC on election night to give viewers '30 seconds of silence'

  07-11-2024 09:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  The Calm logo.CalmThe Calm app bought some prime advertising space on election night.It bought ad blocks on CNN, ABC, and Comedy Central to give viewers "30 seconds of silence.""I give this campaign an A+," said Pauline Brown, a marketing professor at Columbia Business School.President-elect Donald Trump cruised to victory on election night, and dozens of breaking news alerts went live as swing states were called.Calm, a mental fitness company that creates meditation products on its subscri
  
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• Duolingo put its sarcastic teen chatbot to work on its earnings call

  07-11-2024 08:46 via businessinsider.com
  
  Chatbot Lily stepped in for Luis von Ahn, the CEO of Duolingo, for opening remarks on Wednesday's earnings call.Screenshot from Duolingo earnings call and Kevin Dietsch for Getty ImagesDuolingo's Wednesday earnings call started with an AI chatbot demonstration.The chatbot, Lily, summarized the company's performance this quarter.Despite revenue growth, Duolingo missed paid user targets, and its stock fell 5% in late trading.Duolingo kicked off its latest investor call on Wednesday with a new voic
  
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• Starbucks and Luckin are in a fight for the global coffee market. I visited both to see how they stack up on price, menu, and vibe.

  07-11-2024 05:29 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author tried the most expensive drinks from Luckin Coffee and Starbucks in Singapore's Central Business District.Aditi BharadeLuckin Coffee, which has put up a strong fight against Starbucks in Asia, is looking to the US.The Chinese coffee brand, known for its heavy discounts, reported a strong third quarter.Analysts say Luckin is a force to be reckoned with.Luckin Coffee is putting up a strong fight against Starbucks in Asia. Now, it's planning to bring that rivalry into the US.Here's the s
  
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• Ariana Grande says she's planning a career shift

  07-11-2024 05:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  Grande stars as Glinda in the film adaptation of "Wicked."Don Arnold/WireImage via Getty ImagesAriana Grande opened up about her career plan for the next 10 years.While she said she's "always going to do pop stuff," she plans to focus more on her acting career.Navigating a career shift can be intimidating, but asking the right questions can help.Ariana Grande returned to her acting roots as Glinda in "Wicked" —and plans to continue on that path."I'm going to say something so scary, it's go
  
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• Why Gen Z college grads are feeling increasingly pessimistic about entering the workforce

  07-11-2024 03:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Gen Z graduates are feeling pessimistic about entering the workforce.kyonntra/Getty ImagesLayoffs, ballooning student loan debt, and concerns about AI have left Gen Z feeling anxious.More than half of college seniors feel pessimistic about joining the workforce, per a Handshake survey.First-time job seekers told BI they're seeking stability in their careers.Amid a dwindling pool of entry-level positions and ongoing layoffs in once seemingly foolproof fields, Gen Z college grads are feeling uneas
  
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• Trump 'won fair and square': Biz leaders from Elon Musk to Mark Cuban and Mark Zuckerberg react to election result

  07-11-2024 02:09 via businessinsider.com
  
  The business world was divided in the run-up to the election.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesBusiness leaders have been reacting to Donald Trump's presidential election victory.Silicon Valley was politically divided in the run-up to the election.Here is what some of the most influential business figures have to say about the election outcome.Top business leaders, investors, and philanthropists have been reacting to Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election.Throughout the campaign, Silicon
  
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• Iran's big gamble on ballistic missiles is being tested like never before

  07-11-2024 02:01 via businessinsider.com
  
  Israeli strikes blinded some of Iran's top air defenses like the Russian-made S-300 system seen here at a 2019 military parade.AFP via Getty ImagesIsrael's latest airstrikes on Iran appear to have battered Tehran's most advanced air defenses.Russia has been slow to provide Iran with more advanced systems.Russian requirements for its Ukraine invasion make an imminent provision to Iran unlikely.Iran has acquired and developed some advanced air defenses in recent years. At the same time, it has sti
  
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