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☆ Your vacation was ruined, and the company apologized — with a heartfelt note written by ChatGPT
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | Poonam Binayak | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

'A pretty good job'For all its faults, ChatGPT "does a pretty good job" responding to customer complaints, Natasha said. A screenshot of a discussion about using ChatGPT to write reviews on Airhosts Forum, a website for Airbnb hosts. His company, which counts Priceline, Hopper and AvantStay as customers, uses AI to help customer service agents sound more professional, he said. More discovering itMichael Friedman, CEO of the family-run vacation rental company Simple Life Hospitality, said his company does not use AI to respond to customers. But after learning that other travel companies are, she decided to test ChatGPT with a real-life problem she recently faced.

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[laufey, "misty"]archived recording (laufey) (SINGING) Look at me I’m as hopeless as a kittenanna martinShe got her start in the most Gen Z way possible — on TikTok. [laufey, "falling behind"]archived recording (laufey) (SINGING) Everybody’s falling in love And I’m falling behindanna martinToday, Laufey reads an essay called “An Anxious Person Tries to Be Chill,” by Coco Mellors. And so, I think that’s kind of what we’re always itching for, that sense of love, even though it’s not really love. laufeyWell, the first love song I wrote, called “Best Friend.” I’d never been in love before, and I wanted to write a love song. archived recording (laufey) [SCATTING]: You’re my best friend in the world [MUSIC PLAYING]anna martinNext week, I talk with model and writer Emily Ratajkowski.

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☆ People online took less than 24 hours to find a man accused of ghosting his pregnant wife. The law seems to be on their side.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewIt's been a big week for internet sleuths, who took less than 24 hours to find a man who apparently ghosted his family. On April 7, an X post went viral, containing screenshots of a Facebook post by a woman named Ashley McGuire. McGuire determined that Withers was "unreachable," but it took less than a day for the internet to uncover where he had been. AdvertisementIn a follow-up post, McGuire said she wished Withers no "ill will." Andrew Zashin, a professor of law at Case Western Reserve University and co-managing partner of Zashin Law, where he practices family law, told BI there are distinctions between the stories of Murrey and Withers.

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☆ If you're in a life rut, you may need a friendship reshuffle. Here's how to do it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A psychologist shared why a friendship reshuffle can be better than breaking up or quiet quitting. A reshuffle keeps a friend in your life while allowing you to branch out and focus on new people. Luckily, there's another, less permanent option for needing some space: a friendship reshuffle. Kirmayer shared how to reinvigorate your social life with a reshuffle — and leave room for later reconnection. Stay in touch in smaller waysAs you encounter various life changes, you may need a reshuffle to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

Persons: —, there's, Miriam Kirmayer, Kirmayer, Rebalance, you've, You've Organizations: Service

☆ Why your doctor’s office is spamming you with appointment reminders
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Prepare to be hounded with appointment reminders by phone. But now, medical practices are flooding patients with reminders of upcoming appointments — and warnings of cancellation penalties. The financial pressure for medical practices to keep patients from ghosting them is a major factor. But the notifications are getting worse because new software systems enabled medical providers to send automated messages to patients. The more reminders providers send, Kharraz said, the more patients tune them out.

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☆ Student loans are now easier to discharge in bankruptcy, attorneys say: It's 'life changing'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The Biden administration's new student loan bankruptcy policy is making it easier for borrowers to walk away from their debt in court, attorneys say. "We have gotten forgiveness for a number of clients under the new bankruptcy changes," said Malissa Giles, a consumer bankruptcy lawyer in Virginia. In the fall of 2022, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice jointly released updated bankruptcy guidelines aimed at making the process for student loan borrowers less arduous. Amid concerns that students would rack up debts for their education and then try to ditch their obligations, policy makers over the years had added extra stipulations for the discharge of student loans in bankruptcy. Borrowers needed to prove "undue hardship," or a "certainty of hopelessness," and government lawyers battled most of the requests.

Persons: Malissa Giles Organizations: Biden, U.S . Department of Education, U.S . Department of Justice, Finance Locations: Virginia

☆ Biden proposes expanding free community college across the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

President Joe Biden has proposed expanding free community college across the U.S., and other initiatives to lower higher education costs. Still, the budget reflects the president's policy priorities as he seeks reelection in November. The president's budget builds on those efforts by further addressing the student loan crisis and offering more ways for people to get through their schooling without going into debt. Biden's presumptive Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, called for slashing the U.S. Department of Education's budget during his term in the White House. In contrast, Biden is requesting additional funding for the agency — $82.4 billion for 2025, a $3.1 billion increase from 2024 — to subsidize educational costs for many Americans.

Persons: Joe Biden, Education Miguel Cardona, Biden's, Donald Trump, Biden Organizations: Education, Finance, Republican, U.S . Department Locations: U.S

☆ Don't be enticed by the gold rally, expert says: Investors 'buy gold and hope it doesn't go up'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

One helpful way to think about the recent gold rally: it's a case of schadenfreude. The yellow metal does well when other assets — and the world — are in trouble. Be prepared to root against your investment, said William Bernstein, author of "The Four Pillars of Investing." "You buy gold and hope it doesn't go up," he said. Among the other previous good times for gold: The Great Recession and the start of the Covid outbreak.

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☆ The rise of the job-search bots
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Unlike the other bots, which ingested job openings into their own sites, LazyApply submitted applications via external job boards. AdvertisementUnlike the other bots, LazyApply did all the applying in real time, right in front of my eyes. Hugo Herrera for BISo far, though, it looks like the arrival of job bots is only making the problem worse. But the job bots at LazyApply and other services never get tired. Still, I came away from my time among the job-search bots feeling the way I do about much of AI.

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☆ 'Ghosting' gets more common in the job market: It's not a 'passing fad,' report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

"Ghosting" isn't just a dating phenomenon: It has grown more common at the workplace, too. And that unreliable behavior risks reputational harm to employers and job seekers, said career experts. Roughly 62% of job seekers said they plan to ghost during future job searches, up from 56% in 2022 and 37% in 2019, Indeed found. But it's not just applicants who disappear: 40% of job seekers said an employer had ghosted them after a second- or third-round interview, up from 30% in 2022. The data suggests ghosting is "still trending upward" and isn't a "passing fad," according to the Indeed report.

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☆ IRS targets wealthy ‘non-filers’ with new wave of compliance letters
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The IRS has unveiled plans to target "non-filers" with a new round of letters, starting with high-income taxpayers who haven't filed federal returns since 2017. Starting this week, the agency will send letters to wealthy non-filers, with the first batch going to those earning $400,000 to more than $1 million. Formerly known as CP-59 notices, the letters will go to between 20,000 and 40,000 non-filers per week, according to plans announced Thursday. The IRS said recipients should take "immediate action" to avoid more letters, higher penalties and "stronger enforcement measures." The agency urges non-filers to work with a tax professional to file past-due returns and calculate taxes owed, penalties and interest.

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A general view of the Baker Library/Bloomberg Center on February 17, 2024, at Harvard Business School in Allston, MA. A Harvard Business School graduate tricked his fellow alumni and associates into investing at least $2.9 million in a Ponzi scheme he ran, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Thursday. Artamonov allegedly lured at least 29 investors into the scheme, most of whom he met through his connections to the elite college, the attorney general said. "Vladimir Artamonov used his alumnus status from Harvard Business School to prey on his classmates and others while seeming legitimate and dependable. Harvard Business School did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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☆ The men of 'Love Is Blind' keep getting 'exposed' on social media. The only problem is it's not always true.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

They slid into my DMs in Instagram," Rikkii told Business Insider over Zoom. Rumor: Trevor had a girlfriend during 'Love Is Blind' filmingThe accusations against Trevor Sova are the most jarring and extreme. But his ex-fiancée told me he moved out on November 20 — which was 10 days before casting reached out," Rikkii told BI. This isn't the first time TikTok exposed 'Love Is Blind' contestantsPerhaps most famously, the drama between Jackie Bonds, Josh Demas, and Marshall Glaze played out largely online while "Love Is Blind" season four aired last year. AdvertisementThe next two episodes of "Love Is Blind" season six will air on February 28.

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☆ Recruiters have no excuse for ghosting job applicants. Here are 2 simple ways to keep candidates in the loop.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

To avoid ghosting job candidates, Church would schedule updates and ask for follow-up emails. There are four main reasons recruiters ghost candidates. Unfortunately, there are times when recruiters just ghost job candidates, and I don't think they should. When I was a recruiter, here are two simple ways I prioritized my candidates and avoided unintentional ghosting. They're hiring more, working more, and have more candidates on their plate than normal.

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☆ I've been living abroad since 2021. After dating in places like Spain, France, Scotland, I never want to date in the US again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Evan Lambert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In any case, lockdowns eventually ended, vaccines were finally released, and I became a digital nomad in the summer of 2021 — and then, I began to date men abroad. Here's what I learned after dating guys in Scotland, France, Spain, and Argentina. Still, the guy was more present during our relationship than any of the men I'd dated back in the US. I had to check my privilege after dating in ArgentinaWhile dating in Argentina, I faced a bit of a reality check. To acknowledge this privilege — and balance it out — I began addressing Americans' "travel privilege" in my writing and engaging more with local communities abroad.

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☆ Why looking for a job can feel like looking for a date
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Job seekers often churn out what can feel like endless applications, going for gigs that might not even exist. And I think with job interviews, how much can you really gauge from a résumé or a cover letter?" Another parallel he sees: Fake job listings that feel like the dating equivalent of catfishing. "I've found getting a job easier than getting a date," one Reddit user posted. "I keep getting spammed on LinkedIn with job offers from recruiters despite setting my status to not looking for a job.

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☆ Finding a job is getting harder even in a strong labor market: ‘It’s just a mess,’ says recruiting pro
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The job market might look solid on paper — unemployment is low, job openings are high — but the reality for many Americans on the job hunt tells a different story. "I just think the numbers are underselling how hard it is for job seekers right now." Economists and recruiters say lingering expectations from the "great resignation" and businesses' fears about an imminent recession could be to blame for job seekers' malaise. "How people feel about the job market is informed by their recent experiences with the job market," Glassdoor chief economist Daniel Zhao recently told CNBC. So even if 2024 is shaping up to be a relatively healthy labor market by recent comparison, it doesn't feel quite as strong."

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☆ Opinion: A big reason so many of us are still single
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Opinion Kara Alaimo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Kara Alaimo Courtesy Kara AlaimoA paradoxical reason, I argue in my forthcoming book: Dating apps. The conventional wisdom, of course, is that online dating has made it easier to meet people. Only 38% of single women are looking to date or pursue a relationship, compared to 61% of single men, according to the Pew Research Center. Recognize that dating apps aren’t going to do your work for you. Dating apps aren’t as smart as their creators may claim.

Persons: Kara Alaimo, Kara, ”, ” Nancy Jo Sales, —, they’ve Organizations: Fairleigh Dickinson University, Women, Press, Facebook, CNN, Pew Research Center, Media, Pew Research

☆ I'm a 'Big Brother' legend who came out of reality TV retirement to compete on 'The Traitors.' I didn't expect a former Bachelor to be my downfall.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

I came out of reality TV retirement to go on "The Traitors." I'm going through my texts and one is like, "Hey, I'm a reality TV producer, I want to get you on this show." I couldn't eat and also pretend that I didn't know who got murdered, so I just did my best to hang out. I enjoyed competing on 'The Traitors,' but I'm done with reality TV for good this timeGheesling is saying bye to reality TV, for real this time. As far as returning to reality TV, I think this was it for me.

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☆ Why is it so hard to find a job right now despite low unemployment?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Vargas, a special education instructor, has been mired for months in various stages of interviews for three teaching jobs. Employers' hiring rate fell sharply in 2023, Zhao said. They'll often toss out some number around 40, he told BI. AdvertisementHitting the numbers on job applications is also a priority for Kevin Cash, who previously told BI he's applied to more than 1,200 jobs and has mostly been ghosted. She's accepted a part-time job and plans to teach private classes for students learning English as a second language.

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☆ 6 signs your spouse is quiet-quitting your marriage, even if things feel fine
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It can be hard to tell if a partner is quiet-quitting if they're pleasant and easygoing. Some signs of quiet-quitting include avoiding arguments, intimacy, and spending time together. AdvertisementIn the same way a person can quiet-quit a job they hate but can't leave yet , they can also quiet-quit a relationship or marriage. AdvertisementDegges-White shared some common signs someone is quiet-quitting the relationship — whether they're fully conscious of it or not. They don't crave intimacy with youOne of the biggest signs of quiet-quitting a relationship is no longer desiring intimacy, Degges-White said.

Persons: —, Suzanne Degges, White, it's, They're, they're, isn't Organizations: Service, Northern Illinois University, Partners Locations: ghosting

☆ Why I started using this blunt cover letter after applying to more than 1,200 jobs and rarely hearing back
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementI know that every time I submit a résumé, as I said in my cover letter, "there is a 0.49% chance that a human will even see this application, let alone this cover letter." I stopped pouring my heart and soul into my cover lettersIn the past, if there was a cover letter, I put my heart and soul into it every single time. With this latest cover letter, it was the first time that I came across a required cover letter in several months. AdvertisementA cover letter submitted by Kevin Cash that he says is no-nonsense. As I said in my cover letter, "I just need someone to give me a chance."

Persons: Kevin Cash, Cash, He's, I'd, I've, It's, Hey, Kevin, didn't, that's, Uber, I'm, it's Organizations: Navy, Mensa, LinkedIn Locations: Portland , Oregon

☆ A man is suing 27 women, claiming they posted negative reviews about him on an 'Are We Dating the Same Guy' Facebook group
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A man is suing 27 women over comments about him on an "Are We Dating the Same Guy" Facebook group. In his complaint, the man claimed the group caused damage to both his reputation and finances. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA Chicago man is suing 27 women, one man, and multiple social media platforms over negative posts about dating him on an "Are We Dating the Same Guy" Facebook group. According to the complaint, "Are We Dating the Same" once self-described itself as a "Red Flag Awareness group" aimed at safeguarding women from "toxic men."

Persons: —, Nikko D'Ambrosio, D'Ambrosio, Paola Sanchez, Sanchez, Patreon Organizations: Service, Court, Northern, Northern District of, Media, Meta, Trent, Firm Locations: Northern District, Northern District of Illinois, Nikko, Chicago, Canada, D'Ambrosio

☆ A friendship breakup over not being 'a girls' girl' divided the internet. The polarized response shows we may be more biased than we think.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Aimee Pearcy | Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Kelly Kim, a model and influencer, first shared the story in a TikTok video posted on November 7, although she said the events transpired months ago. She first found out about Kim's viral TikTok video when someone commented about it on her Instagram, she said. While her name wasn't used in Kim's video, Lee told BI that she connected the dots after watching it. AdvertisementLee said that while it "didn't feel right" to come to the internet with such a private issue, she decided to post her own TikTok video to clear up misconceptions about her. Lee told BI that the response to the video has felt overwhelming, and that she has turned off her notifications.

Persons: there's, —, Kelly Kim, Kim, she'd, I'm, TikTok, commenter, Joanna Lee, Lee, wasn't, It's, ghosting Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Slovenia qualify for Euro 2024 after victory over Kazakhstan
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 20 (Reuters) - Benjamin Verbic scored a late winner as Slovenia secured qualification for the Euro 2024 finals in Germany, but opponents Kazakhstan will have to earn their place through March's playoffs following the 2-1 loss in Ljubljana on Monday. Slovenia finish runners-up in qualification Group H behind Denmark on head-to-head record. Kazakhstan needed victory for a first ever qualification, but knew they had secured a playoff spot at least before kick-off following their promotion to League B of the 2024-25 Nations League. Slovenia were awarded a penalty late in the first half after a Video Assistant Referee review when Yan Vorogovskiy fouled Petar Stojanovic in the box. Reporting by Nick Said Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Benjamin Verbic, Yan Vorogovskiy, Petar Stojanovic, Benjamin Sesko, Ramazan Orazov, Maksim, Jaka Bijol, Islambek Kuat, Nick Said, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Slovenia, Kazakhstan, League B, Nations League, Thomson Locations: Germany, Ljubljana, Denmark, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Maksim Samorodov’s

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