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Aging well: The allure of vintage spirits – CBS News Watch CBS News While renovating his Keyport, New Jersey house this past September, Ron Lewert found a stash of Gilbey’s Dry Gin – 12 bottles – hidden in a crawlspace in the roof. The gin was as old as the house, built more than 90 years ago, and as correspondent Lee Cowan found out, old spirits are, indeed, rising from the dead, becoming a popular ingredient at auctions and “speakeasies” catering to pre-Prohibition Era tastes. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive…
Key PointsAbout two-thirds of the private investment firms of the ultra-wealthy report challenges hiring and retaining key staff, according to a new survey.There is a shrinking pool of talent, and many employees don’t see long-term career potentials at family offices.Here’s what family offices can do to compete in the talent war.A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Investment firms of the ultra-wealthy spend as much as 72% of their budgets on C-level staff,…
When it comes to credit card use, most people fall into one of two groups: transactors or revolvers. These terms are used by credit card companies to describe how someone handles their monthly balance. A transactor pays off their balance in full each month and avoids interest. A revolver carries a balance and pays interest over time. These labels might sound technical—or even a little strange—but they reflect real habits that can affect your long-term financial health. What Is a Transactor? A transactor is someone who pays off their credit card balance in full each month. Because they don’t carry…
The Air India plane crash on Thursday is putting a renewed spotlight on Boeing, the manufacturer of the 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft that crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad with 242 passengers and crew on board. Boeing says the 787-8 is the aviation industry’s “best-selling passenger widebody of all time,” carrying more than one billion passengers since it was first delivered to airlines in 2011. “We are in contact with Air India regarding Flight 171 and stand ready to support them. Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, first responders and all affected,” Boeing said in a statement to CBS News.Shares…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new members to a crucial government panel of vaccine advisors after firing the entire group just days earlier. His picks include some well-known vaccine critics, including Dr. Robert Malone.The new members will join the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The group reviews vaccine data and makes recommendations that determine who is eligible for shots and whether insurers should cover them, among other efforts.The CDC director has to sign off on those recommendations for them to become official…
Meta said Thursday that it’s suing an app maker that uses artificial intelligence to simulate nude images of real people who appear clothed in pictures.Meta said it filed a lawsuit in Hong Kong against Joy Timeline HK Limited, the entity behind app CrushAI, to prevent it from advertising CrushAI apps on Meta platforms. “This legal action underscores both the seriousness with which we take this abuse and our commitment to doing all we can to protect our community from it,” Meta said in a statement. “We’ll continue to take necessary steps — which could include legal action — against those who…
An Air India Boeing Dreamliner plane with 242 passengers and crew aboard crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad in western India, local officials and the carrier said Thursday.”The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals,” Air India said in a post on X.”With profound sorrow I confirm that Air India flight, AI 171 operating Ahmedabad London Gatwick was involved in a tragic accident today,” Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran said.The cause of the crash wasn’t immediately known and could take months to determine. Under international protocols during crashes, the country where the incident took place will lead the investigation,…
PESHAWAR: Traders, consumers and politicians have rejected the federal budget and warned that imposition of massive new taxes will further push the downtrodden class below poverty. Reacting to the federal government’s budget office bearers of various groups of traders, and leaders of political parties in separate statements here on Wednesday pointed out that the rulers failed to provide any relief to the poverty-stricken masses. Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) provincial Chairman Sikandar Hayat Khan Sherpao said the federal budget failed to reflect the aspirations of the people and offered no relief to the public, business community as well as the agricultural…
Nearly 9 million millennials expect to be permanent renters, survey says – CBS News Watch CBS News Many Americans in their 20s and 30s may have given up on the dream of homeownership. Nearly half of millennial renters say they have not saved a dime for a down payment to buy a home. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why many millennials could be permanent renters and what it means for the housing market. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On…
Another illness could be linked to vaping as another e-cigarette death is announced – CBS News Watch CBS News Doctors believe they may have discovered another type of lung injury tied to vaping e-cigarettes. The significant finding is linked to a 17-year-old in Canada who nearly died after five months of vaping THC and flavored e-cigarettes. But his case does not follow the same pattern of lung injuries seen in more than 2,000 U.S. cases. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source…