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☆ Power shutoffs: Sweltering Americans have fewer protections this summer
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Tami Luhby | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Despite the growing concern of heat-related illnesses and climate change, people have far fewer protections from power shutoffs during the summer than they do in the winter. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, has about $6 billion in funds for fiscal 2023, which runs through September. The association is calling on Congress to provide an additional $3 billion for cooling assistance this summer, which would help about 6 million households. And it is asking utilities to voluntarily suspend shutoffs this summer for those behind on their bills. Florida Power & Light, for instance, has a longstanding policy that it won’t disconnect customers if it’s 95 degrees or higher.

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☆ Tech valuations disconnecting from interest rates, says NewEdge Wealth's Rob Sechan
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTech valuations disconnecting from interest rates, says NewEdge Wealth's Rob SechanJason Snipe, Rob Sechan, and Jim Lebenthal, joins 'Halftime Report' to discuss trimming positions of Nvidia and Palo Alto Networks, risk associated with AI investments, and how the market is factoring in Fed rate changes.

Persons: NewEdge, Rob Sechan Jason Snipe, Rob Sechan, Jim Lebenthal Organizations: Nvidia, Palo Alto Networks

☆ When Andrew Koji Isn’t Fighting Onscreen, He’s Memorizing a Poem
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-17 | by ( Kathryn Shattuck | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

I journal for my own sanity and use a similar practice of the “Morning Pages” from “The Artist’s Way.” I write ideas, thoughts, images, things I want to develop. For every character I play, I create a notebook with back stories, inner monologues, abstract ideas, and add to it over time. 3Poetry From MemoryIf I’m not on a job, I like to keep my brain sharp by memorizing a speech, a poem or a passage that I connect with. 6Nonfiction“Man’s Search for Meaning,” Bruce Lee’s “Striking Thoughts,” “Hardcore Zen,” “The Road Less Traveled.” “Easy Riders, Raging Bulls” is what I’m reading now. 7Traveling in JapanKyoto is one of my favorite places — exploring temples, disconnecting from technology, going off the beaten path.

Persons: ”, Rudyard, “, Tom Radcliffe, ” Bruce Lee’s Organizations: ’, Riders, Raging Bulls Locations: Japan Kyoto

☆ How to identify the 12 stages of burnout before it gets out of control
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Melody Wilding | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She describes the 12 stages of burnout, a model developed by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger. There are actually 12 stages of burnout. Stage 1: Excessive ambitionThe first of the 12 stages of burnout begins in a seemingly harmless way – with enthusiasm toward your work. Stage 12: Full burnout syndromeFull Burnout Syndrome occurs when you reach a breaking point. Take a moment to reflectWhich of the 12 stages of burnout do you see yourself in?

☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Boeing, Tesla, Disney, Generac, Wells Fargo, Alphabet & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

UBS reiterates Wells Fargo and Bank of America as buy UBS said it sees a re-rating for bank stocks such as Wells and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley names Mercadolibre a top pick Morgan Stanley said it sees multiple growth drivers for the LatAm e-commerce company. Deutsche Bank reiterates Charles Schwab as buy Deutsche said it's standing by its buy rating on shares of Charles Schwab. UBS reiterates Disney as buy UBS said it thinks Disney will take a 100% ownership stake in Hulu and integrate it with Disney+. Morgan Stanley reiterates elf Beauty as overweight Morgan Stanley said it sees a long-term growth opportunity for the beauty company.

☆ Tesla rival Lucid plans layoffs, as manufacturing and production challenges mount for EV startups
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( Paayal Zaveri | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Lucid, a Tesla rival, is planning layoffs. The EV startup is planning to lay off hundreds of employees, my colleague Alexa St. John reported. Lucid has had a challenging few months, as it works to nail down manufacturing and production and get cars on the roads. It's not the only EV company that's struggling. Insider's Tim Levin tested out charging a KIA EV at a former Tesla supercharger that's open to all EVs.

☆ Tesla is being investigated after reports of seat belts disconnecting on their own
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-28 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The NHTSA said it is investigating Model X SUVs from 2022 and 2023 over concerns of seat belt failure. The agency said it received two reports of seat belt failure. Earlier this month, the regulator began investigating reports of Model Y steering wheels falling off. The NHTSA said it launched the investigation after it received two complaints that the SUV's front seat belt had failed to remain connected to its anchor while the owners were driving. Both reports said the seat belt issue occurred at low vehicle mileage and neither car was involved in an accident, according to the regulator.

☆ I'm a software engineer who struggled with procrastination until I tried 'monk mode' — here's how it saves me up to 3 hours a day
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

2 hours of 'monk mode' at a timeI began by committing to two-hour blocks of monk mode at a time. To prepare for my time in monk mode, I eliminated as many distractions as I could. I was finishing my work day in about six to seven hours instead of working nine to 10 hours. Monk mode can be intense, so it's important to take care of your physical and mental health. Keep track of your progress with monk mode and adjust your approach as necessary.

"We are taking notes from Zelenskiy," a senior Taiwan security official said, referring to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's strong presence on social media. "We can't even fix sea cables on our own," the official said. "What if one day all 14 of Taiwan's undersea cables connecting us to the outside world break? Taiwan's military has long prepared back-up plans, including a fibre-optic network for communications within Taiwan, satellites, high-frequency radio, and microwave systems. "So the first step (for China) - with about 99 percent likelihood - is to cut our sea cables," Huang said.

☆ The medical 'heroes' who help save the lives of kidney-dialysis patients when massive storms hit the US
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-05 | by ( Bethany Dawson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

One in 500 Americans is on kidney dialysis. The hurricane meant that she could not get kidney dialysis for seven days. Like many dialysis patients, Brigham needed treatment every three days to replace the function of normal kidneys. Dialysis patients need their blood cleared through this procedure. We take other providers' patients, we take hospital patients, they take ours, we share supplies, we share generators, we share water," Dittrich said.

☆ How Ukraine uses high-tech anti-drone guns to down Russian drones and recover intelligence from them
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-18 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine is using anti-drone guns to down Russian drones and collect intelligence from them. The Ukrainian company Kvertus Technology developed the KVS G-6, a long-range anti-drone gun that uses radio signals to jam Russian drones. While both Russia and Ukraine have used older anti-aircraft guns to shoot down drones, anti-drone guns disrupt drones without physically damaging them. It uses electromagnetic pulses to jam and down Russian drones. Samuel Bendett, an analyst and expert in unmanned and robotic military systems at the Center for Naval Analyses, told Insider that weapons like anti-drone guns are in high demand.

☆ A Googler laid off while on vacation found out when her colleague texted her, and said it made her feel like she was 'just a number'
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

An ex-Google recruiter says the company laid staff off like they were "just a number." Louise Coyne told Insider she was on paid leave when CEO Sundar Pichai announced Google was laying off 12,000 workers, or around 6.4% of its workforce, on January 20. "We've just left these people completely in the dark," Coyne told Insider. One software engineer who had been at Google for less than six months told Insider that the layoffs were a "rude awakening." He said he woke up when a colleague rang him to say he couldn't message him on Google's internal chat.

☆ Why Paid Sabbaticals Are Good for Business: Better Employees, Less Burnout
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Crissie Hoskins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

And through it all, I didn't get fired, there was no formal reprimand, and I got paid the entire time. Sabbaticals provide a proactive hedge against employee burnout, an antidote for attrition, and a protection from career wanderlust. Some employers argue that offering paid time off won't help keep employees around, but my sabbatical made me more passionate about my work — and my workplace — than ever. I love my job and want to be sure my team and clients get the best of me. Sabbaticals are good for businessMy sabbatical wasn't an anomaly — research shows that sabbaticals help employees fight burnout and improve their well-being.

☆ Man who helped steal Nancy Pelosi's laptop while storming the Capitol with his mother pleads guilty
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Ashley Collman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rafael Rondon pleaded guilty to charges connected to the Capitol riot on Monday. Rondon admitted to helping an "unknown male" steal a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. The 25-year-old traveled to the Capitol with his mother, who also faces charges. According to court documents, Rondon and his mother, Maryann Mooney-Rondon, traveled to Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021 to attend the "Stop the Steal" rally. Rondon's mother has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her and last month filed documents to get one of the charges dismissed.

☆ EU discussing Russian oil price cap at $60/barrel with bi-monthly review
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationBRUSSELS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Representatives of European Union governments were discussing on Thursday a price cap on Russian seaborne oil at $60 per barrel, with a review every two months, yielding to pressure from some countries to lower the cap, diplomats said. The Group of Seven nations (G7) proposed last week a price cap on Russian oil, meant to diminish Moscow's revenues and its ability to finance its war in Ukraine, of $65-70 per barrel. Poland, Lithuania and Estonia refused to back the cap at that level, arguing Russian Urals crude was already trading lower so the cap would be ineffective. Two others confirmed the $60 level, noting there was no agreement yet. The three countries also insist that the price cap be regularly reviewed to adjust to changing market and geopolitical conditions and diplomats said EU government representatives were discussing a review every two months.

☆ EU inches towards deal on Russian oil price cap this week
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Jan Strupczewski | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Last Wednesday, representatives of EU governments debated for the first time a price cap level that would still provide an incentive for Moscow to sell, but at a much smaller profit. "But since then prices have kept falling and are now below the cap level, so that level achieves no objective," he said. The three countries, which all border Russia, back a $30 price cap. The oil price cap has not been added to their agenda, but still could be, diplomats said. They also said talks would continue in smaller groups, and between EU and G7 countries, to find a deal before Monday.

☆ Is the Fed 'going rogue'? Calls heat up to back off quest for 2% inflation
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-19 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

For at least a decade, the Federal Reserve's position that a 2% inflation rate is where the economy best functions has been taken as gospel. 'Going rogue' "As far as 2% is concerned, I think it's stupid," said Jim Paulsen, chief investment officer at Leuthold Group. Paulsen and Sternlicht aren't the only critics of Fed policy. Achieving a steady 2% inflation rate, however, has proven elusive for the Fed. 'The gold standard' for policy But Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and most of his colleagues have rebuffed calls to raise the goal.

☆ In bankrupt Lebanon, locals mine bitcoin and buy groceries with tether, as $1 is now worth 15 cents
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +32 min

Others arrange clandestine meetings via Telegram to swap the stablecoin tether for U.S. dollars in order to buy groceries. In Jan., police raided a small crypto mining farm in the hydro-powered town of Jezzine, seizing and dismantling mining rigs in the process. But mining crypto tokens to earn a living is not for everybody. Younes tells CNBC that he initially moved 15% of his money into bitcoin, and he kept the remaining balance in cash. Lebanon has six bitcoin ATMs — one in Aamchit and five in Beirut, according to metrics offered by coinatmradar.com.

You can connect AirPods to a Mac using the "Bluetooth" menu on your computer. There are two ways to connect your AirPods to a Mac, depending upon how you're already using the AirPods. How to connect your AirPods to a Mac if you don't use them on an iPhoneIf your AirPods aren't already connected to your iPhone, you can connect them directly to your Mac. Stefan Ionescu/InsiderHow to connect your AirPods to your Mac if you already use them on your iPhoneYour AirPods are designed to connect to your Mac automatically if you are using the same Apple ID on your Mac and iPhone. Quick tip: If your AirPods connect but won't remain connected, please read our guide on how to fix AirPods that keep disconnecting.

☆ I wrote a book while working full time—5 habits that make me 'super productive'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Julia Boorstin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

I find it thrilling to race between reporting breaking news, interviews, phone calls with sources and brainstorming sessions with my colleagues. But my career in the fast-paced world of TV meant I also knew that I could focus and write incredibly quickly. Listening to my body and brain about what type of work feels most efficient helps me make the most of my time. For big projects, set lots of smaller deadlinesThe idea of having over a year to write a book seemed overwhelming — so much to do over such a long time. So I broke it down: I set deadlines of when I would deliver a few chapters at a time to my editor.

To turn off the VPN on your iPhone, head to the "General" section of your Settings app. You can also usually turn off your iPhone's VPN directly from whatever VPN app you're using. If you ever need to turn off the VPN on your iPhone, it's easy to do. How to turn off the VPN on your iPhoneThere are two ways to disable your iPhone's VPN. Apple; William Antonelli/InsiderSecondly, you can turn your VPN off through the VPN app itself.

You can mirror your iPhone screen to a Mac with QuickTime and a Lightning to USB cable. You can even record whatever you're doing on your phone when you're screen mirroring from iPhone to Mac. Quick tip: When screen mirroring from iPhone to Mac, videos can only be streamed, but you can transfer videos between an iPhone and a Mac with AirDrop, iCloud, and iTunes. There are various ways to mirror your iPhone to your Mac, however, the easiest way is to either use the QuickTime app on your Mac or the Screen Mirroring feature on your iPhone, which uses AirPlay. Your phone should now be fully mirrored on your computer, in the exact shape of your iPhone screen.

To fix a Windows PC that won't turn on, first try ruling out a faulty power supply or outlet. Your first reaction when discovering your PC won't start is probably to panic, but the issue often isn't catastrophic. There are a lot of reasons why your computer won't turn on, and a lot of definitions of "won't turn on," ranging from "nothing is happening at all" to "Windows won't start properly." Why is my Windows PC not turning on? How to troubleshoot your Windows PC when it won't turn onBelow are the 10 most common solutions for getting your computer up and running with that spectrum of problems in mind.

Your iPhone may keep disconnecting from Wi-Fi due to issues with either the router or phone. Why your iPhone keeps disconnecting from Wi-FiThere are many reasons why your iPhone may be disconnecting from the Wi-Fi, but it typically boils down to problems with the phone or the router. Best Wi-Fi routers Google, Linksys, Netgear, TP-Link; Isabel Fernández/Insider If you're looking to upgrade your internet setup, try one of the best Wi-Fi routers we tested and recommend. Best Wi-Fi router overall: TP-Link Archer AX73 - See on AmazonTP-Link Archer AX73 - See on Amazon Best Wi-Fi 6E mesh router: Linksys Atlas Max 6E - See on AmazonLinksys Atlas Max 6E - See on Amazon Best budget mesh Wi-Fi router: Google Nest Wi-Fi - See on Amazon4. Turn off VPNIf you're connecting to the Wi-Fi network through a VPN, it could be the reason your iPhone keeps disconnecting.

Consolidating credit card debt refers to the process of taking out a new loan to merge credit card payments into a single payment. Transfer debt to a balance transfer credit cardIf your credit is strong, you may be able to leverage one of the best balance transfer credit cards as a tool to consolidate credit card debt. Ultimately, you're using a credit card to pay down credit card debt, which can be a slippery slope. So if you're struggling with credit card debt, you may consider borrowing against your 401(k) to consolidate credit card debt. Sign up for a debt management planIf your credit card debt feels impossible and you're considering bankruptcy, you might want to consider a debt management plan first.

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