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New York Mayor Eric Adams faces nepotism claim after reports he appointed his brother to a $240,000 NYPD job
Business Insider - 9 Jan 2022 21:32
New York Mayor Eric Adams has tapped his brother for a top NYPD job, per reports. A watchdog group said the appointment might breach nepotism rules.
Japanese man who rents himself out to 'do nothing' for a living says he will 'reply to chitchat, but that's it'
Business Insider - 9 Jan 2022 02:55
Shoji Morimoto is paid to join people for everything from eating lunch to hearing a murder confession. He told CBS, "I don't make any special effort."
SEC Charges Australian 'Man Behind the Machine' in $41M Crypto Fraud Scheme
Bitcoin.com - 9 Jan 2022 08:30
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged an Australian citizen who called himself the “Man behind the Machine” in a fraudulent crypto scheme that raised almost $41 million. He and his companies m...
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Score Hits 5 Month Low, Analyzed Sentiment Points to 'Extreme Fear'
Bitcoin.com - 9 Jan 2022 10:30
On January 8, 2022, the price of bitcoin dropped to $40,517 per unit just after 1 p.m. (EST) on Saturday afternoon. According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index (CFGI), sentiment shows “extreme fear” is in the air, and...
In the race for batteries, one scientist has seen it all
livemint.com - 9 Jan 2022 17:19
Susan Babinec believes cutting-edge science will put the US in the lead again on crucial technology
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Neglect Your Digital Strategy
Forbes - 9 Jan 2022 17:00
Digital marketing helped businesses ride out the worst of the pandemic. It's neither going away nor standing still, so give it the attention it needs.
The US economy has been 'more than fine' without your student debt
Business Insider - 9 Jan 2022 16:00
After Biden extended the student-loan payment pause for the fourth time, some experts told Insider this broad relief is setting a promising trend.
Stock Funds Rose 22.5% in 2021
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2022 16:00
Quarterly Monitor: For a third straight year, stock-fund investors pocketed big gains, but bond funds continued to get more investor cash.
3 Ways To Improve Your Retail Shopping Experience In 2022
Forbes - 9 Jan 2022 16:00
For retailers that want to improve shoppers' customer experience as their expectations continue to shift, here are three great improvements to make in the new year.
Big property returns lie in the UK's shires, but so too do the risks
The Guardian - 9 Jan 2022 14:00
Booming prices have made home-owning Londoners rich, but 150 years of data reveals rural houses offer higher yields Wealth was surging in Britain long before Covid and energy bills got in on the "going through the roof" ...
Your Head of H.R. Is Now Basically the School Nurse
The New York Times - 9 Jan 2022 14:00
Vaccine mandates. Boosters. Exemptions. Testing protocol. Just a handful of public health questions that human resources departments now have to answer.
Bitcoin & Crypto Mining in 2022: New Locations, Technologies, and Bigger Players
Crypto News - 9 Jan 2022 14:00
___ ___ 2021 has been a stellar year for crypto, which must also mean it's been a stellar year for miners. And to a large extent, it was, with miners pocketing USD 3bn in revenues from Bitcoin (BTC) mining in the month o...
The CEO of a software company offers new staff $5,000 to resign after two weeks -- and he says it's helped him retain top talent
Business Insider - 9 Jan 2022 13:09
Chris Ronzio, CEO of Trainual, implemented a pay-to-quit policy to help maintain a strong company culture.
Why glittering gold continues to woo millennials
livemint.com - 9 Jan 2022 07:18
Gold has long been an important component of every healthy, well-balanced investment portfolio in economies worldwide
7 Hotel Loyalty Program Promos To Earn More Points In The New Year
Forbes - 9 Jan 2022 07:15
To kick off 2022, several hotel loyalty programs are launching (or continuing) popular points-earning promotions that can plump up your points balance. Here are seven offers you won't want to miss for early 2022 travel.
These 18 States Are Grappling With Critical Hospital Worker Shortages As Covid Hospitalizations Surge
Forbes - 9 Jan 2022 03:42
Hospitalizations due to Covid-19 are soaring across the country at the same time that a growing number hospitals are struggling with depleted numbers of doctors, nurses and other workers.
Sen. Jon Ossoff set to introduce bill barring members of Congress from trading individual stocks: report
Business Insider - 10 Jan 2022 01:41
The proposed bill would present a huge contrast to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, who last month publicly defended the practice.
The Real Figures Behind Toronto FC MLS-Record Deal With Lorenzo Insigne
Forbes - 10 Jan 2022 01:31
Insigne will join TFC as a free agent, leaving his boyhood club Napoli after 16 years for an astronomical wage. However, the figures mooted by Italian media were erroneously reported, namely in Canadian currency and befo...
John Deere gets close to self-farming farms with autonomous tractors coming later this year
Business Insider - 10 Jan 2022 01:26
The machinery company hopes to have the recently unveiled autonomous tractors available for sale later this year.
The Good, Bad And Ugly From The Green Bay Packers' Loss To The Detroit Lions
Forbes - 10 Jan 2022 01:09
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love had an up and down second half Sunday.
Rep. Maxine Waters says Matt Gaetz 'needs to shut up' after he said he was 'proud of the work we did on January 6'
Business Insider - 10 Jan 2022 01:01Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, LINK, ICP, LEO, ONE
Coin Telegraph - 10 Jan 2022 00:49
LINK, ICP, LEO and ONE could rebound if traders sense that Bitcoin's selling is near completion.