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- Thanks to Kamala Harris, it’s YIMBYs’ time to shine. Pro-housing advocates, known as the “yes-in-my-backyard” or “YIMBY” camp, are having a moment thanks to the Democratic Party’s sudden shift in policy. A quickly organized group, YIMBYs for Harris, raised more than $100,000 at a virtual fundraiser.
- Dollar General just showed how bad things are for budget-conscious shoppers. The store’s stock plummeted 30% after reporting worse-than-expected Q2 results. It warned that its low-income shoppers have pulled back their spending — and that it could get even worse.
- MrBeast’s PR crisis won’t be solved in court. Jimmy Donaldson, the YouTuber known as MrBeast, is in hot water over a string of controversies regarding his associates and the conditions on his gameshow. He’s hired a super lawyer to muscle through it — but PR experts say that won’t help him win back fans. Here’s what they think he should do instead.
In other news
- Sleep in this weekend — it may help you live longer and avoid heart disease.
- I was scammed out of $300K in a 3-month government impersonation scam.
- A nutrition coach to elite athletes helps clients boost their longevity. He focuses on 3 key things.
- First, he banned WFH. Now, this billionaire wants to stop his staff from going on coffee runs.
What’s happening today
- Telluride Film Festival begins in Colorado.
The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York. Jordan Parker Erb, editor, in New York. Hallam Bullock, senior editor, in London. Milan Sehmbi, fellow, in London. Amanda Yen, fellow, in New York.
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