Welcome back to our Saturday edition! Looking for something to do that the whole family would enjoy? BI’s movie reviewer said that “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is worth the two hours and 41 minutes.
On the agenda:
But first: It’s time to host.
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This week’s dispatch
How to win Thanksgiving
No matter how you try to slice it, hosting Thanksgiving dinner is a task. That’s why I’m here to remind you of some helpful tips to get you through one of the most joyous (but also stressful) dinner occasions this year.
Whether you’re hosting family or your chosen family, here’s what you should remember:
Happy hosting!
RFK Jr. in the age of Ozempic
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made big promises to fight obesity with nutrition instead of popular weight-loss drugs. As Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, he’s positioned to shake up the booming weight-loss industry.
Kennedy’s ire for Big Pharma could be an opportunity for startups in the food-as-medicine space. It could also affect who gets access to drugs like Ozempic and put pressure on drugmakers.
The plan to “Make America Healthy Again.”
Vacation-rental red flags
As a full-time traveler, it’s fair to say Tammy Barr knows what she’s doing when it comes to finding a good vacation rental. Over the course of two years, she’s stayed in 40 unique rental units for a total of more than 380 nights across 16 countries.
Barr has encountered a few duds along the way. Still, she advises to look out for certain things in listings, like comically elongated photos of furniture, when deciding where to book.
These are the five questions she uses.
How to score a Patek
Patek Philippe watches are some of the most coveted in the world due to their high quality and industry-leading features. Not only can one cost hundreds of thousands of dollars — or millions on the resale market — they’re also tricky to nab even if you have the funds.
Reid and Craig Karger, professionals in the watch industry, shared with BI the “stepping stone system” a prospective buyer might have to take in order to land one of the timepieces on their wrist.
Here’s what that path can entail.
Back to the basics
Retired Navy SEAL and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Jocko Willink wakes up at 4:30 a.m. everyday to workout for up to three hours. He varies his workouts so he can stay healthy long-term and avoid athletic weaknesses.
Willink has his own massive garage gym, but it’s not a necessity for meeting your fitness goals. When it comes to getting the most out of your workout, tried-and-true movements, like pull-ups or squats, require minimal equipment, he said.
His go-to exercises for getting stronger and living longer.
What we’re watching this weekend
What to shop
More of this week’s top reads:
The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, fellow, in New York.
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