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• Trump's former chief of staff says Elon Musk will have an easier time getting to Mars than making proposed DOGE cuts

  22-11-2024 20:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mick Mulvaney reportedly told clients he doubts Musk can cut $2 trillion.Andrew Harnik/Nicholas Kamm/Getty ImagesMick Mulvaney said he doubts Musk can cut $2 trillion from the federal budget, per NYT.Mulvaney also told clients he doesn't think Musk will be around long enough to his cuts through.Musk and Ramaswamy outlined their cost-cutting plans in a recent opinion piece.Mick Mulvaney, President-elect Donald Trump's second chief of staff, doubts that Elon Musk will achieve his lofty goal of sla
  
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• Charlotte Tilbury's Black Friday sale has already started — you can score some major deals right now

  24-11-2024 23:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreCharlotte Tilbury/Business InsiderWith its big discounts, Black Friday is a great time to shop for makeup of all kinds — but it's an even better time to be a Charlotte Tilbury fan. You can start shopping discounts now through December 3, with multiple promotions running throughout. Now to November 27, you can save 40% on select makeup and skincare bundles and receive free gifts with purchase when y
  
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• 'Wicked' soars at the box office with an estimated $164 million worldwide

  24-11-2024 21:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda in Universal's "Wicked."Giles Keyte/Universal PicturesJon M. Chu's "Wicked" premiered in theaters on November 22."Wicked" topped the domestic box office with an estimated $114 million.The film has earned an estimated $164.2 million worldwide so far."Wicked" is soaring at the box office.Universal Pictures' highly anticipated — and heavily promoted — film topped the domestic box office with an estimated $114 million in ticket sales
  
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• The FTC is investigating Microsoft for anticompetitive practices, some of which may have been directed at the government itself

  24-11-2024 20:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  The FTC is investigating Microsoft for anticompetitive practices.NurPhoto/Getty ImagesMicrosoft's deals with the government may have breached antitrust laws, ProPublica reported.In 2021, Microsoft pledged $150 billion to the government over five years to upgrade its security.The deal included licensing agreements that may deter customers from switching to competitors.Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, said her agency plans to investigate Microsoft for anticompetitive practices in
  
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• Putin signs law allowing some Russian recruits to write off bad debts worth up to almost $100K as combat losses mount in Ukraine

  24-11-2024 18:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin.Contributor/ Getty ImagesRussian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on debt forgiveness for certain recruits on Saturday.It allows for up to $96,000 in debt forgiveness for those who sign a minimum one-year contract to fight in Ukraine.It comes amid soaring Russian combat losses.Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing debt forgiveness for certain troops who sign up to fight in Ukraine.Putin on Saturday signed off on legislation that, from De
  
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• This is the biggest question in AI right now

  24-11-2024 18:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  Qi Yang/Getty ImagesAI leaders are rethinking data-heavy training for large language models.Traditional models scale linearly with data, but this approach may hit a dead end.Smaller, more efficient models and new training methods are gaining industry support.For years, tech companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Google have focused on amassing tons of data, assuming that more training material would lead to smarter, more powerful models.Now, AI leaders are rethinking the conventional wisdom about how
  
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• Where to watch Dune: Prophecy online

  24-11-2024 18:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAttila Szvacsek/HBOLess than a year after Warner Bros.' Dune: Part Two was released, a prequel series has arrived on HBO. Whether you're a diehard Dune fan or new to the franchise, we'll show you where to watch Dune: Prophecy.The six-episode miniseries flashes back 10,000 years prior to the events of Dune and tracks the origin of the Bene Gesserit. Emily Watson and Olivia Williams star as Valya and Tula
  
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• I had one more baby when I turned 40. It was the best decision.

  24-11-2024 16:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author decided to have one more baby when she was 40.Courtesy of the authorI gave birth to my fourth child weeks after turning 40. My older three kids were independent enough, and life was fun again. People really judged my decision, but it was the best choice for me. Two weeks after I celebrated turning 40, I gave birth to our fourth child and braced myself for the impending change.I had spent 39 questioning my sanity around our choice to have "just one more." Life had finally settled down.
  
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• How to watch Paramount Network: Stream Yellowstone and more online

  24-11-2024 16:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Paramount Network is the cable home of Yellowstone.Paramount NetworkThe Paramount Network has become an elusive channel to access for those without cable, but there are a few live streaming services that can help you tune in. Below, we'll show you how to watch Paramount Network so you never have to worry about missing a new episode of Yellowstone.The Paramount Network got its new name following a reb
  
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• I was thrilled the first time my son came home from college for the holidays. It wasn't always easy.

  24-11-2024 15:14 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author, not pictured, struggled when her son came home from college.davidf/Getty ImagesWhen my son came home from college, he spent the night at a friend's house without telling me.We learned that communication is the most important — even though he is more independent now.We are still learning the balance between friend time and family time.My son went to college about an hour and a half away, which was far enough away that he needed to live on campus. But it was close enough that he
  
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• Chuck Woolery, original host of 'Wheel of Fortune,' dead at 83

  24-11-2024 14:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  Chuck Woolery.Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesChuck Woolery died on Saturday, November 23, at the age of 83.The legendary game show star was best known as the original host of "Wheel of Fortune."Woolery became a conservative commentator and Trump supporter later in his life.Chuck Woolery, the media personality best known for hosting the game shows "Wheel of Fortune" and "Love Connection," died on Saturday at the age of 83.Woolery's friend and podcast co-host Mark Young said in a statement on X: "It is
  
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• Economists say Trump's immigration plans could deepen US demographic challenges

  24-11-2024 14:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Trump has promised mass deportations, which economists warn could stoke inflation.Rebecca Noble/Getty ImagesTrump's plans to deport millions of immigrants could exacerbate America's demographic challenges.The US birth rate has been falling, which economists say could hobble the labor market and economic growth.Trump's plan could result in an older population and fewer workers, economists told BI.Donald Trump's plan for a sweeping immigration crackdown involving mass deportations has been describ
  
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• I tried club sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's, and there's one I wouldn't order again

  24-11-2024 13:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  I wanted to see which popular sandwich chain made the best club sub.Steven JohnI tried classic club sandwiches at Subway, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's to find the best one.Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's impressed me with their bread and meat, respectively.My Subway sandwich was somewhat of a letdown for me, largely because I felt the portions were small.I love sandwiches, and if I had to pick just one to eat for the rest of my life, I'd choose the club.In my book, a club sandwich consists of
  
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• Airlines fume after Spain hits low-cost carriers with $187 million in fines

  24-11-2024 12:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSpain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs has fined five budget airlines a total of 179 million euros ($187 million).The fines affect Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea.The ministry accused the airlines of "abusive practices" including charging extra carry-on fees.Airlines are fuming over a decision by Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs to fine budget carriers for what it called "abusive practices" such as charging extra carry-on luggage fees.The fin
  
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• I think my family is lying about the money in my trust after my dad died. How do I get them to give me the truth?

  24-11-2024 12:48 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 products and services to help you make smart decisions with your money.The reader is not pictured.milo
  
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• Insider Today: White-collar recession

  24-11-2024 12:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Welcome back to our Sunday edition, a roundup of some of our top stories. Cars with a manual transmission now make up a tiny share of autos sold in the US. An updated Porsche 911 Carrera is a reminder of how fun they can be, says BI's chief car reviewer.On the agenda today:Why Comcast doesn't want its cable TV networks anymore.White-collar hirin
  
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• An ex-Meta employee and FIRE blogger explains how he used the 'mega backdoor Roth' strategy that allows high-earners to bypass Roth IRA income limits and contribute up to $69,000 in a 401(k)

  24-11-2024 12:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Andre Nader resides in San Francisco and considers himself 'semi-FIRE'd.'Courtesy of Andre NaderAndre Nader built a seven-figure portfolio by saving and investing in index funds.He leveraged his tech career and dual-income household to maximize savings and investments.One strategy he used to max out tax-advantaged accounts is known as 'a mega backdoor Roth'.Andre Nader built a seven-figure portfolio before age 40 by following a few simple fundamentals: save a chunk of your income, invest it in l
  
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• Inside Kevin Smith's most personal venture yet: Owning his childhood movie theater

  24-11-2024 12:18 via businessinsider.com
  
  Kevin Smith at his movie theater, SModcastle Cinemas, in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey.Jason GuerrasioKevin Smith's SModcastle Cinemas is a shrine to the filmmaker's career.Located in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, Smith often hosts events and introduces movies.BI spoke to Smith at SModcastle about his most personal venture yet.Entering SModcastle Cinemas, the New Jersey movie theater owned by filmmaker Kevin Smith, is like approaching the altar of a giant shrine to raunchy slacker-cinema.Grac
  
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• EY has an AI avatar named eVe that lets job candidates do a pre-interview in the metaverse

  24-11-2024 12:03 via businessinsider.com
  
  Job candidates at EY can do pre-interviews with eVe, and AI-powered avatar.EYEY has an AI-powered avatar named eVe that candidates can use for a pre-interview.The AI avatar allows candidates to ask questions and can help them prep for a real-person interview.EY also lets some candidates take virtual tours of their offices in the metaverse.EY, a Big Four accounting and consulting firm, is turning to technology to improve its recruiting process — in part by allowing job candidates to warm up
  
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• Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates May Not Drop as Much as Expected Next Year

  24-11-2024 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 24, 2024, are around 6.60%.
  Rates were initially expected to d
  
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• I drove a $27,000 Chevrolet Trax SUV. It's affordable daily transportation done right

  24-11-2024 11:57 via businessinsider.com
  
  The 2025 Chevrolet Trax 2RS isn't super powerful, but it gets the job done. Benjamin Zhang/Business InsiderThe Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV and the lowest-priced model in GM's lineup.I was impressed by the Trax's strong feature content, attractive design, and great value.The Trax lacks engine power when filled with passengers and does not offer all-wheel-drive.The average price of a new car has risen by more than $10,000 over the past five years, making a good, affordable new car
  
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• My kids wanted to donate toys to other kids after a hurricane hit our town. I'm so proud of them.

  24-11-2024 11:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author taught her two young daughters how to declutter with the KonMari method.Getty ImagesWe live in Asheville, and after Hurricane Helene, my kids wanted to donate toys.I taught them how to declutter using the KonMari method. They were so excited to give their once-loved toys to other kids.In 2019, I binge-watched the Netflix series "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo." Back then, I was going through a difficult time in my life: my husband and I were trying to conceive while also dealing with my
  
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• Who told the Bros to start journaling?

  24-11-2024 11:45 via businessinsider.com
  
  Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIJournaling is now part of a regular wellness routine for many male fitness and "hustle" influencers.Instagram influencers who talk about the gym, cold plunges, and the "hustle" also talk about journaling.This is probably a good thing.The best-selling kids' book "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" opens with the titular wimp Greg Heffley emphasizing that he's writing a journal, not a diary. (Even though the notebook his mother bought him says "Diary" right on the front.)Y
  
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• All the many ways brothers Travis and Jason Kelce are expanding their brand

  24-11-2024 11:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jason Kelce and his brother, Travis Kelce, have each expanded their celebrity footprint with new ventures.Ryan Kang/Getty ImagesJason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been expanding their brands off the field.Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift has boosted their business allure and media interest.The Kelce brothers' ventures reflect a strategic growth in their celebrity footprint.Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce have been busy growing their brands — on and off the field.The brothers have
  
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• AI can be used to create job promotion, not be a job replacement, says AWS vice president

  24-11-2024 11:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of AI and Data at Amazon Web Services, shares how AI can change the future of work.AmazonSwami Sivasubramanian is the VP of AI and Data at Amazon Web Services.He shares how while AI may cause short-term job displacement, it offers long-term productivity gains.He suggests that workers use AI to take over mundane tasks so they can do more valuable work.The era of generative AI has arrived, bringing both promise and caution. Many people are wondering if AI can coexist peac
  
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• Meet the typical billionaire. He's not exactly surprising.

  24-11-2024 11:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  The most common attributes of the billionaire class aren't exactly surprising.AH86/Getty Images/iStockphotoThe profile of the typical billionaire isn't all that surprising.Most of the world's billionaires are men, and the largest share work in finance or banking.Here's a breakdown of the billionaire class, according to a new report.If you're looking for a billionaire, you might as well be looking for a man in finance, trust fund, 6'5", blue eyes.Well, not exactly, but the typical member of the t
  
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• I made Dolly Parton's sweet potato casserole for Friendsgiving. It disappeared within minutes.

  24-11-2024 11:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  Dolly Parton's sweet potato casserole was a hit at my Friendsgiving.Sebastian SmithDolly Parton and her sister, Rachel Parton George, released a cookbook called "Good Lookin' Cookin'."It features an entire section with Thanksgiving recipes, including sweet potato casserole.I made the dish for Friendsgiving, and it was an instant hit.Dolly Parton has always loved whipping up feasts of Southern comfort food for her loved ones, including her longtime husband, Carl Dean, and her goddaughter, Miley C
  
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• Why it might be easier to change jobs next year

  24-11-2024 11:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Increased job postings for recruiters in some industries could signal a broader increase in hiring.Lynne Sladky/Associated PressHiring could increase in 2025, easing job changes for workers.Job postings for recruiters are up in some industries. That can signal broader hiring will follow.One industry's workers are feeling "restless and grumpy," an HR exec told BI.Come 2025, you might find it's a tad easier to change jobs.That would be welcome news for many. While layoffs and the overall US unempl
  
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• My biggest regret was not exploring the world more. Now I'm 55, and my husband and I spend half the year in France.

  24-11-2024 11:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author and her husband spend half the year in France.Courtesy of the authorI hit middle age and regretted not seeing more of the world.My mother's death inspired me to go outside my comfort zone and take steps to live more fearlessly.Now, my husband and I spend nearly half a year in France.I woke up in a panic a few years ago when I realized that at 53, I had spent most of my adult life living in one place. Sure, I'd traveled over the years, but I hadn't lived outside the DC area since movin
  
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• Goldman Sachs says these 11 stocks are next in line to benefit from the AI wave as Magnificent 7 dominance starts to fade

  24-11-2024 11:07 via businessinsider.com
  
  Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BIAI infrastructure companies took off in 2024 as investors put their money in the picks and shovels.Goldman Sachs believes companies using AI to boost revenues will be next to take off in 2025.Here are 11 companies that are realizing revenue gains from thetechnology.This year, the AI story has dominated the stock market.Just seven stocks have fueled much of the market's rally: Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Magnificent Seven
  
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