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I Asked My Mom if She Was Prepared to Die
The New York Times - 16 Mar 2024 11:00
Then I talked to some end-of-life experts. Here's what I found out.
A Friendly Reminder: A.I. Work Isn't Yours
The New York Times - 16 Mar 2024 11:04
Using A.I. without acknowledging it is a problem that workplaces need to address.
A part-time Uber and Lyft driver who primarily works around Disney in Florida said spring break is very profitable, but making enough year-round is difficult
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2024 12:08
Jorge, an Uber and Lyft driver, focuses on tourists visiting Walt Disney World Resort for higher tips, though rides have recently been less profitable.
Binance Says Nigeria Is Not Yet One of Its Top Markets
Bitcoin.com - 16 Mar 2024 01:30
Nigeria is not yet among Binance’s top markets despite being a leading global crypto market. However, the crypto exchange said it recognizes the West African country’s “extraordinary potential,” which is one reas...
El Salvador Moves 'Big Chunk' of Its BTC to Cold Wallet -- President Bukele Says 'Call It Our First Bitcoin Piggy Bank'
Bitcoin.com - 16 Mar 2024 03:30
El Salvador has transferred “a big chunk” of its bitcoin holdings to a cold wallet, President Nayib Bukele has announced. “You can call it our first bitcoin piggy bank,” he said. As of writing, the wallet’s bal...
Ryan Reynolds-Backed Payments Processor Nears Buyout Deal
Wall Street Journal - 16 Mar 2024 22:42
Nuvei is in advanced talks with private-equity firm Advent.
Why the U.S. reduced the number of $20 bills in circulation in 2022 -- something it hadn't done in decades
Market Watch - 16 Mar 2024 13:52U.S. economy faces 1970s-style stagflation as inflation sticks around
Market Watch - 16 Mar 2024 13:30Gwyneth Paltrow shares her easy-to-replicate longevity tips
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2024 13:00US Senators Push SEC to Stop Approving Spot Crypto ETFs -- Say Other Crypto Markets Risker Than Bitcoin
Bitcoin.com - 16 Mar 2024 07:30
Two U.S. senators have urged U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to refrain from approving additional crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. The lawmakers cautioned: “However vu...
EU backs law against forced labour in supply chains
BBC - 16 Mar 2024 04:01
Critics say the draft law - also targeting environmental abuse - is too weak to be really effective.
How China Could Swamp India's Chip Ambitions
Wall Street Journal - 16 Mar 2024 15:00
India is making a play for the semiconductor space--but fallout from U.S.-China tensions, and China's deep pockets, could get in the way.
CD and Savings Rates Today: Explore Today's Best Rates
Business Insider - 16 Mar 2024 12:40
If you're considering opening a savings account or CD today and want a competitive rate, Business Insider did the research to help you find the best rate across popular savings accounts and CD terms.
HashiCorp's stock jumps on report that it's considering a sale
Market Watch - 16 Mar 2024 03:01
HashiCorp Inc.'s shares climbed more than 12% after hours Friday, after a report revealed that the cloud-adoption software company is considering putting itself up for sale.
Don Lemon demanded Tesla Cybertruck, $5M advance, equity in X before Elon Musk canned him: sources
New York Post - 16 Mar 2024 02:26
Ex-CNN anchor demanded X foot the bill for a private jet flight to Las Vegas and a private suite in Sin City for him and his fiance, sources said.
'Not a Store of Value' -- Vanguard CEO Labels Bitcoin Too Speculative for Long-Term Portfolios
Bitcoin.com - 16 Mar 2024 23:30
After the U.S. investment advisor Vanguard chose not to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), its CEO Tim Buckley, in a recent discussion, described bitcoin as a speculative asset, unfit for inclusion in long-...
Radical lefty elites in corporate America love hating on Israel
New York Post - 16 Mar 2024 23:28
ESG investing is looking to gain traction with lefty elites in corporate America by pushing for divestiture from Israel, a country fighting for its very survival, the Post has learned.
The dark side of high-yield savings accounts
Market Watch - 16 Mar 2024 23:11Feds investigating Meta for possible role in illegal drug sales on Facebook, Instagram
New York Post - 16 Mar 2024 22:26
During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth companies took advantage of Facebook and Instagram by running ads for prescription drugs, which maybe have contributed to the abuse of controlled substances.
Prosecutors Demand 50 Years for Bankman-Fried, Citing FTX Founder's Repeated Gambles 'With Other People's Money'
Bitcoin.com - 16 Mar 2024 22:00
In a statement from U.S. Attorney Damian Williams and his team, the fallen FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), faces a recommendation for up to half a century behind bars for his offenses. The prosecutors argue that SB...
Target to limit self-checkout to 10 items as stores trend away from the technology amid concerns of theft
New York Post - 16 Mar 2024 20:50
The self-checkout change comes amid waning demand for the option post-pandemic and concerns amid surging retail theft.
Boeing 737 Max engine issue will take up to a year to fix, embattled company reveals
New York Post - 16 Mar 2024 20:33
Boeing officials previously said they would have the issue fixed within nine to 12 months.