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☆ China's attempts to revive its economy could cause a 'sugar high' that pushes US inflation higher, new research says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Aruni Soni | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

China's attempts to revive its economy could push US inflation higher, new research says. To stimulate its economy, China policymakers are encouraging investments in the manufacturing sector. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . A period of manufacturing-led growth would create a short-term "sugar high," a report from the New York Federal Reserve said. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Crypto firm Ledger to launch iPod-inspired crypto wallet in May, after months of delays
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON — Crypto wallet maker Ledger says it is set to launch its much-anticipated hardware wallet Ledger Stax, which was designed by iPod inventor Tony Fadell, in May. Ledger, which makes hardware and software wallets for crypto investors, first announced Ledger Stax in 2022 after a plunge in crypto prices in the wake of the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Speaking with CNBC at the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in London, Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier said that he expects the Ledger Stax will launch soon. "Stax is coming out in two months," Gauthier told CNBC onstage Tuesday at the event. The Ledger Stax has been beset by a series of shipment delays over the past year due to issues with getting its E-ink display to work smoothly.

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☆ My centenarian grandmother's lifestyle tips included keeping up with technology, a bustling social life, and gossip
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Caitlin Weaver | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Related storiesHere are a few things I truly believe helped her live a long and happy life, many of which might surprise you. Caitlin Weaver's grandmother loved reading. Courtesy Caitlin WeaverShe was very social — and loved to gossipNo one loved gossip more than my grandmother. She traveled and embraced new adventuresThe first half of her life revolved around raising three kids and helping run the family farm. Caitlin Weaver's grandmother loved traveling.

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☆ My centenarian grandmother's longevity and lifestyle tips included keeping up with technology, a bustling social life, and gossip
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Caitlin Weaver | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Her active social life and adaptability to technology played key roles in her longevity. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Caitlin Weaver's grandmother loved reading. Courtesy Caitlin WeaverShe was very social — and loved to gossipNo one loved gossip more than my grandmother. Caitlin Weaver's grandmother loved traveling.

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☆ Creditors demand Rudy Giuliani sell his $3.5 million Florida condo to pay debts
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Creditors want to force Rudy Giuliani to sell his $3.5 million Florida condo to help pay his significant debts, according to a court document filed on Friday. For example, Giuliani spends tens of thousands of dollars a month to maintain his Florida condo. However, the document said, Giuliani spends "approximately 20-30% of his time in Florida" and therefore creditors claimed the $3.5 million condo must be sold. "It is merely a matter of when, not if, the Debtor will have to sell the Florida Condo in order to distribute the proceeds thereof to creditors," the filing said. Giuliani has claimed he cannot afford the insurance, the court document said.

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☆ I threw out my Kindle. Nothing compares to a paper book.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Hannah Nwoko | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

His book was an intense trip through a surreal night in neon-lit Tokyo, and I was completely captivated by the liminal vibe. Over the next few days, I started researching the Amazon Kindle as a convenient remedy for reading at night. AdvertisementI went on a binge read and was easily going through one book every two to three days with the Kindle. And it's not just me — a 2014 study found that Kindle readers absorb less than on paper, and a 2019 study found that Kindle readers performed worse when measuring chronology and temporality. I ultimately came to the conclusion that the Kindle created too much detachment for me, so it had to go.

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☆ Sweeping EU rules for tech giants take effect today. Here’s what’s changing
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The new EU regulations force sweeping changes on some of the world’s most widely used tech products, including Apple’s app store, Google search and messaging platforms, including Meta’s WhatsApp. Its broad obligations affect six of the world’s largest tech companies: Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft and ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. While the law could increase demand for tech companies to extend EU-specific features to other markets, few platforms have shown signs they plan to do so. Tech pushes backBut some tech companies have pushed back on the DMA, warning that it could lead to unintended consequences. “The changes the DMA requires will inevitably cause a gap” between EU users’ security and the security Apple users enjoy outside the EU, it added.

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☆ Getting into the right mindset for Valentine’s Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Ian Kerner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

No matter your view on the topic, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to put sex on the calendar, but don’t just focus on the act itself at the end of the evening. I’m not telling you to rearrange your entire day for sex, but to make small intentional choices that are pro-sex. That’s why my Valentine’s Day advice for you is not to just have sex. It’s Valentine’s Day, so come up with a sexy prize for each win and a naughty consequence for each loss. Don’t forget your kidsMany teens also feel pressure around Valentine’s Day — to be in a couple, find a date or have sex (whether or not they’re feeling ready).

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired at the worst possible time. Detroit failed on two fourth-down tries in field-goal range in the second half, contributing to a blown 17-point halftime lead and a 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday. The result was just the fourth conference game loss for a team that held a lead of at least 17 points. A magical season for the Lions ended one game short of the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance. Detroit remains the only team to play every season of the Super Bowl era without reaching the ultimate game.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw for 267 yards and a touchdown, and the San Francisco 49ers rallied from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 on Sunday and reach the Super Bowl. He engineered a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter to beat Green Bay last week and then had an even bigger comeback against the Lions. Detroit remains the only team to play every season of the Super Bowl era without reaching the ultimate game. Purdy then drove the Niners to a 33-yard field goal by Jake Moody and their first lead of the game. Campbell bypassed a chance at a game-tying field goal on fourth-and-3 from the Niners 30 midway through the fourth quarter.

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☆ I finally got smarter about my money in my 30s. Here's how I've avoided lifestyle creep.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Jules Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Jules Rogers started earning more money in her 20s when she combined full-time work and freelancing. Although she was making more money, she also bought her first house and had to keep expenses low. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAs a 31-year-old, I'm approaching how I spend my money differently than I did in my 20s. AdvertisementHere's how my budget differs in my 30s compared to my 20s and the strategies I use to avoid lifestyle creep.

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☆ I was in a reading slump for years, but treating my phone like an e-reader changed the game
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

When travel circumstances forced me to buy a book on my phone, the game changed. AdvertisementApple Books tracks your reading streaks and lets you input a reading goal. Treating my phone like an e-reader has also made it less of a distractionReading on an iPhone isn't perfect by any means. For the first time in a long time, I'm reading books from front to back again. My phone is not just a phone anymore — it's a library.

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☆ I don't allow screens during meals with my kids. Here's how I keep them entertained instead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Conz Preti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I want meals to be a time we are all present togetherI know taking kids out for meals is stressful and chaotic. I will often cart a bag full of crayons and blank paper because my kids love to draw. We have tons of Wikki Stix — short sticks covered in non-toxic wax — that allow them to make creations beyond coloring. I'm not here to say my way is better than anyone else's way, and I don't judge people who do choose to use screens during meals. For our family, it means no screen time during meals, which might also mean I will never have a warm meal again.

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Right now, new Kindle Unlimited subscribers can get three months for $0.99. For more info, you can check out our Amazon Kindle Unlimited guide. To access this Cyber Monday Kindle Unlimited deal, you'll need to have an Amazon account; you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member to sign up, however, as Kindle Unlimited is a standalone subscription service. Kindle Unlimited Cyber Monday FAQsWhat is Kindle Unlimited? Kindle Unlimited gives you access to a digital library via the Kindle app, or you can read online with your browser.

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As our expert team of product reviewers scoured the thousands of deals available this weekend, we noticed something: several of our absolute favorite products we've tested and recommend are still heavily discounted. For instance, our top overall mattress, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress, is on sale right now for $300 off its normal price. Some of the best TVs, video games, beauty products, and wearables we've tested are all still wearing their Black Friday sales tag. Below are 27 of the best Black Friday deals still available, comprised entirely of products our team considers "the best." Top Black Friday deals still availableLeesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress (Queen) $1,699.00 $1,999.00 Save 15% The Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress has great edge support and motion isolation.

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☆ The 29 Best Holiday Gifts to Shop This Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Buy Side Staff | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +15 min

To help you shop for nice prices, we limited our list to our favorites that are on sale now for Black Friday. One thing I have my eye on is this Nyx Butter Gloss Holiday Gifts Set with 14 full-size lip glosses in a variety of colors. She loves color, but she also has a goth streak, so I wasn’t surprised she asked for black nail polish. It would make a great gift for a college student, new grad or really anyone who could use a travel gear upgrade. It’s a great set to update your kitchen or give as a gift this holiday season.” —Emily Welsh, VP and general manager

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Right now, new Kindle Unlimited subscribers can get three months for $0.99. This Black Friday Kindle Unlimited deal appears to be limited to Amazon Prime members, so you'll have to subscribe to Amazon's shopping service to get the discount. Kindle Unlimited Black Friday FAQsWhat is Kindle Unlimited? Before signing up, you should browse the Kindle store to get a sense for what's actually available with Kindle Unlimited. You can cancel your Kindle Unlimited subscription at any time, so if you don't use it often during your first three months, you can cancel before you're charged again.

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☆ She Messed Up Amazon’s Website. Now She’s One of Its Leaders.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Sebastian Herrera | Photographs Chona Kasinger For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

In her first year at Amazon .com, Beryl Tomay made a software code change for Amazon’s order-confirmation page that caused it to appear blank for customers for over an hour. Later on, she made a change to the database of the Kindle e-reader that prevented users from signing in or downloading anything. That error was so large that Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, noticed and emailed to ask about the problem. Today, Tomay is in charge of a crucial part of Amazon that is in its busiest period right now: She oversees businesses and technology at the company’s “last mile” delivery unit—the logistics business that gets packages through the final steps on their way to customers’ doorsteps. It’s a chokepoint that will help determine whether Amazon is successful during the make-or-break holiday season.

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☆ The 20 Best Gifts for Your In-Laws—Including the Hard to Impress
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Karen I. Chen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +11 min

“There is an unspoken pressure on nailing the perfect gift,” says Kristin Fisher, the Collegeville, Penn.-based founder of custom gift box company Bocu. Leah Inman, a Dallas-based gifting consultant, recommends ordering a custom house portrait for mothers-in-law, in particular. They likely already know about red light therapy, so this petite wand makes the perfect gift, according to Fisher. That’s why he recommends gift cards, such as one from Massage Envy, which has more than 1,100 locations in the U.S. and offers both massage and facials, as well as stretch therapy. Inman recommends gifting this compact jewelry organizer for your jetsetting sister- or mother-in-law.

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☆ Amazon algorithm juiced prices, cost US consumers $1 billion new FTC lawsuit documents allege
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

It has earned Amazon more than $1 billion from US households, newly unredacted portions of the suit allege. Public revelationsThe complaint’s newly unsealed portions, filed Thursday in Seattle federal court, uncover a wide range of previously non-public allegations. More than 70% of Amazon shoppers do not click past the first page of search results, according to the unsealed complaint. In another situation, Amazon allegedly took steps to promote its own, proprietary products — such as the Amazon Kindle tablet — as having been recommended by expert reviewers when the Amazon products had not earned such a recommendation. If the Amazon price went up, the competing retailers would increase their prices as well, according to the complaint.

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That's why I'm spending Prime Day looking out for the gaming deals that are actually worth your money. I've been scouring Amazon Prime Big Deal Day's kitchen section to find Prime Day deals on kitchen items. Displays can vary a lot in performance, so figuring out which Prime Day deals on TVs are worth your money can be tricky. Some of the best Prime Day deals on printers include the Brother MFC-J1010DW, a budget multi-function unit that's less than $80. I'm also loving the Prime Day deals on Rivet furniture (read our Rivet review), including 15% off a leather sectional.

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Amazon's big Prime Day sales event ends at midnight tonight, which means you've got less than a day to take advantage of the massive sales we're finding. And remember that most of these deals are only available to Amazon Prime subscribers. The best Prime Day deals under $25FAQsHow do you know these are good deals? Is Prime Day a good time to shop? Although Prime Day deals often aren't the lowest of the year — you might need to wait until Black Friday for the cheapest bargains — it's still a fantastic event for frugal shoppers.

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And after sifting through tons of discounts, we're here with all of the best Prime Day deals on products we love. I've been scouring Amazon Prime Big Deal Day's kitchen section to find Prime Day deals on kitchen items. Displays can vary a lot in performance, so figuring out which Prime Day deals on TVs are worth your money can be tricky. I'm also loving the Prime Day deals on Rivet furniture (read our Rivet review), including 15% off a leather sectional. Be sure to check out our best Prime Day pets deals guide for all our top picks.

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☆ Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2023: The Best Lightning Deals, Home Sales and More
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Bellamy Richardson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +4 min

Amazon is hosting its second two-day sales event of the year, Prime Big Deal Days, on Oct. 10 and 11. Read our guide on how to shop the event so you can get the most out of Prime Big Deal Days and check back here for updates on limited-time “lightning deals.”Get 10% back with Amazon Prime VisaIf you’re a Prime Visa credit card owner, you’ll want to take advantage of an extra bonus on Prime Big Deal Days. Some of our favorites incIf you’re a Prime Visa credit cardholder, you’re used to getting 5% back on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases, but now during Prime Big Deal Days, you’ll get double that—10% back—on select items during the sale. Don’t miss big sales on products we love, including some of our favorite wireless earbuds and portable bluetooth speakers. Travel dealsIf you’re getting ready for an upcoming trip, Big Deal Days can help you save big when upgrading your travel gear.

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