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☆ Wildfire Smoke Is Erasing Progress on Clean Air
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Mira Rojanasakul | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Smoke from wildfires has worsened over the past decade, potentially reversing decades of improvements in Western air quality made under the Clean Air Act, according to research published Thursday from Stanford University. The new analysis reveals a picture of daily exposure to wildfire smoke in better geographic detail than ever before. Where Wildfire Smoke Pollution Increased Over the Past Decade 0 0.25 0.5 1 2 4+ micrograms of PM2.5 Seattle Spokane WASH. Portland MAINE Missoula MONT. FLA. Micrograms of PM2.5 0 0.25 0.5 1 2 4+ Note: Map shows increase in average wildfire smoke from 2006-2010 to 2016-2020. The research isolated wildfire smoke from background pollution from other sources, which has actually decreased in recent decades.

☆ MLB roundup: Aaron Judge bashes No. 60 in Yanks' rally
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Mets 7, Brewers 5Francisco Lindor's seventh-inning grand slam completed a comeback from a four-run deficit as visiting New York beat Milwaukee. Guardians 10, White Sox 7 (11 innings)Myles Straw delivered a two-run double in the 11th inning to spark visiting Cleveland over Chicago. Ketel Marte homered for the Diamondbacks, who won for the second time in their last 22 games at Los Angeles. Dennis Santana (3-8) recorded just one out and gave up three runs on three hits. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland (9-10) left after allowing three runs -- two earned -- on five hits over six innings.

☆ Collectors clamor for rare Queen Elizabeth coins and notes
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Julie Gordon | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

A Canadian $20 note from 1935, featuring a portrait 8-years-old Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth), which will be auctioned later this month is seen in this undated handout picture provided September 20, 2022. In a separate online auction, a 1935 $20 bill featuring Elizabeth was being bid at C$2,100 with 10 days to go. He is also eager to see the first coins featuring Charles as king. Central banks in Canada, Australia and New Zealand have all said bills featuring Queen Elizabeth will remain in circulation for years to come. Indeed, Commonwealth countries looking to use King Charles' image on coins and notes will likely find themselves in a queue behind Britain.

☆ Retail tech firm Swiftly just became the latest startup to enter the unicorn club. Meet the 6 other adtech firms that reached $1 billion valuations despite the economic downturn.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Elizabeth Pham Janowski | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Retail tech firm Swiftly is the latest unicorn after a $100 million funding round in September. It was the company's second $100-million funding round in the past six months. SwiftlyUnicorn as of: September 2022Total funding to date: $210 million, according to SwiftlyMost recent valuation: $1.1-1.2 billion, according to SwiftlyFive-year-old Swiftly is the newest adtech startup to enter the unicorn club. Its rise to over $1 billion value came from a $100 million Series C round led by BRV Capital Management, announced Monday. In February, the six-year-old company closed on a $150 million Series C funding round led by Tiger Global Management.

☆ Republican women who work on Capitol Hill are hesitant to sign up for conservative dating app backed by billionaire Peter Thiel: Daily Beast
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A dating app called The Right Stuff that hopes to attract conservatives is set to launch this month. Ryann McEnany, Kayleigh McEnany's sister, is leading outreach on Capitol Hill, per The Daily Beast. The app is having trouble getting Republican women on the Hill to sign up before launching. I'm working with John McEntee's team on an exclusive conservative dating app called The Right Stuff that's expected to launch this summer! "Also it's a dating app so you can simply unmatch or report anyone that's using the platform in a mean-spirited way," he wrote.

Leadership has come to ONE from firms like Goldman Sachs, Apple, and Lyft. Meet the 13 key leaders manning the helm of ONE, from C-suiters to product-and-engineering talent. Legacy banks are also increasingly responding to the threat from fintech startups with varying levels of success. From JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America to Marcus, top financial firms have revamped digital offerings throughout the pandemic and emphasized tech-forward approaches. The departures of key executives leading these changes, then, can have consequences for incumbent players.

☆ 1 in 5 of China's urban youth are unemployed. That's a huge headache for Xi Jinping
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Laura He | Cnn Business | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The youth unemployment rate has repeatedly hit new highs this year , rising from 15.3% in March to a record 18.2% in April. In the past few months, mass layoffs have engulfed once booming Chinese industries ranging from private tutoring to real estate. Xi is seeking a historic third term when the Communist Party hold its congress next month. But youth unemployment will constitute a "major threat" to China's economic and political stability in the long run, he added. But the government seems unwilling to tackle the main reason behind China's economic slowdown this year — the zero Covid policy .

☆ Meta staff hit out at Facebook owner's 'cheesy' hot desking plans, report says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-17 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Meta told staff it plans to roll out a "new workplace experience", The Independent reported. Workers would need to share desks and book them in advance as part of a hot desking trial. Meta employees objected to hot desking plans on its internal social network, per the report, with one calling them "cheesy". Other Meta employees pointed out other companies' use of hot desking and that it could be manageable once implemented, The Independent reported. It told staff in May it was holding off on hiring due to "slower revenue growth than anticipated."

☆ Patagonia founder's big donation potentially saves him over $1 billion in taxes — and experts say it shows how the wealthy are able to 'entirely opt out of taxes'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The donations could save the Patagonia founder's family over $1 billion in taxes, experts calculated. "Instead of extracting value from nature and transforming it into wealth for investors, we'll use the wealth Patagonia creates to protect the source of all wealth." It also might give Chouinard and his family a big tax break, experts who monitor such big transactions told Insider. A Patagonia spokesperson told Insider the Chouinard family did not ask to create a company structure to avoid taxes. Russell James, director of graduate studies in personal financial planning at Texas Tech University, said that the ultra-wealthy generally "can't even use charitable income tax deductions."

Admission prices for museums, movies, concerts, theme parks and other cultural activities were 6.2% higher last month than they were in August last year, federal data show. The Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco is offering art kits to Museum Day visitors. This is the fifth year MCD is participating in Museum Day. More ways to get free or discounted museum admissionsIf you miss Museum Day this weekend, don’t worry. Some sites, like Chicago’s Field Museum, offer state residents free entry on select days.

☆ US consumer spending rose in August as gas prices fell
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Martha C. White | Cnn Business | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

(CNN Business) Another month of falling gas prices gave Americans' wallets a bit of a reprieve in August. The continued decline in gas prices was reflected by a 4.2% dropfor the month on spending at gas stationsBacking out this volatile component, sales rose by 0.8% for the month. The retail report suggests that the tailwind of lower gas prices was a key factor helping Americans cope last month. "Gas prices are certainly a challenge for consumers. If we saw another spike in gas prices then we would expect to see weaker spending in a lot of these other retail sales categories."

☆ Asian American women fall off by 80% at corporate leadership levels, a new report says
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Kimmy Yam | Kimmy Yam Is A Reporter For Nbc Asian America. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

“It’s not the responsibility of Asian women to fix all of the issues that affect Asian women,” said Michael Chui, a partner at McKinsey who co-authored the study. Asian American women meet uniquely strong resistance to advancement by being “penalized” for being both people of color and women. According to the research, the share of promotions for Asian women is 1 for every 2 Asian men at the senior manager level, dropping to 1 for every 6 Asian men at the C-suite executive level. Some Asian American women she has spoken to have reported that the “tiger mom” stereotype, which assumes Asian women are strict, demanding and unfeeling caregivers, can harm their advancement in the workplace. … It just works against Asian American women.”Another major issue that affects Asian American women, and the racial group more generally, is the failure to be properly networked in organizations, Chin said.

☆ A powerful Oregon senator revealed a path forward for a long-awaited cannabis banking bill
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-08 | by ( Jeremy Berke | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is bullish on the prospects for a cannabis banking bill ahead of the midterms. Previous versions of the bill, the SAFE Banking Act, have failed to pass Congress seven times. The bill would allow federally-chartered banks to work with cannabis companies, but wouldn't legalize cannabis federally. Merkley said that in the past, Democrats have opposed passing SAFE Banking because it didn't include those reforms. "So folks that should have been allies for SAFE Banking have been opposed in the past," Merkley said.

☆ Jim Cramer's Guide to Investing: Principles to help you manage your portfolio
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-06 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +40 min

At the CNBC Investing Club, we strive to help members manage their own portfolios by showing them how we do it. Principles 1-5 Principles 6-10 Principles 11-15 Principles 16-20 Principles 21-25 1. The reality is, you want to buy stocks that you believe will go higher, and sell those you believe will go lower. Don’t buy all at once; arrogance is a sin Accept that you will never be correct 100% of the time and use that knowledge to your advantage. Expect corrections; don’t be afraid of them When it comes to the stock market, eventually a correction will happen.

When it comes to managing your money and planning to reach long-term financial goals, understanding the language is key. This glossary of terms focused on money management, saving, investing, retirement planning, loans, and other areas of personal finance can help you decipher the jargon you're likely to encounter along the way. Conforming mortgage: A mortgage that meets the requirements to be purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. JJumbo loan: A mortgage that exceeds the borrowing limit for regular mortgages set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. USDA mortgage: A mortgage offered by a private bank or lender that's guaranteed by the Department of Agriculture.

☆ Chase Sapphire Reserve card review: One of the best premium travel cards now offers an 80,000-point bonus (worth at least $1,200 in travel), plus top-notch benefits like airport lounge access
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-03 | by ( David E. Slotnick | Senior Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +43 min

Chase also offers an easy option for redeeming points on the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. You get a 50% bonus in value with the Chase Sapphire Reserve — so, 1.5 cents per point — and a 25% bonus if you have the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. This includes the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card, Ink Business Cash® Credit Card, Chase Freedom Unlimited®, and Chase Freedom Flex℠. Airport lounge access including new Chase Sapphire loungesHaving access to airport lounges is one of my favorite perks of the Sapphire Reserve. Also, note that you cannot open a Chase Sapphire Reserve if you currently hold any flavor of Chase Sapphire card.

☆ The night the Lord of the Skies got away
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-22 | by ( Noah Hurowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +38 min

It was May 1985, and Ramirez had only been with the Border Patrol for two and a half years. But he also knew that at the end of that road, just before the international port of entry, was a Border Patrol station. The Lord of the SkiesWithin a decade of that traffic stop, Amado would be the most significant drug trafficker in Mexico. It's the border," Ford told me recently when I reached him by phone. Ford and Amado didn't make a deal that night, but Ford said they agreed to "something tentative."

☆ How to Stay Safe in the Heat
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-20 | by ( Christine Hauser | The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +21 min

How to Stay Safe in the Heat Give this articleImage People flocked to Alki Beach in Seattle in June 2021 to escape the heat. Rising temperatures can put many at risk for heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Here’s guidance from experts on how to stay cool during the swelter — even without air-conditioning. There are a few tips to keep in mind to stay hydrated during a heat wave, when people should be especially vigilant about keeping themselves safe and healthy. Trying to stay cool during a heat wave in Houston in June.

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☆ America's richest self-made woman grew up on a dairy farm—now she has a net worth of $11.6 billion
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-28 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Diane Hendricks didn't grow up on the inheritance of celebrities or political leaders. Last week, Hendricks – who has a net worth of $11.6 billion – topped Forbes' list of America's Richest Self-Made Women for the fifth year in a row. Her fortune is largely dependent on ABC Supply, a construction materials company she built with her late husband in 1982. Together, the duo combined talents and co-founded ABC Supply in Beloit, Wisconsin. The company now has more than 840 locations, according to its website, and is the country's 23rd-largest private company, according to Forbes.

☆ The 29-year-old CEO of one of the hottest companies in cannabis shares how she founded the startup in her dorm room and turned it into a recruiting powerhouse
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-20 | by ( Jeremy Berke | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Karson Humiston built Vangst into a cannabis recruiting powerhouse before her 30th birthday. But because the cannabis industry was so new, there were few resources to help them get access to the jobs, training, and skills they'd need to succeed. Vangst is now one of the top recruitment platforms in the exploding cannabis industry. Vangst says it works with over 1,200 cannabis companies and has placed over 150,000 people into full- or part-time roles. Humiston said the company was looking to expand and offer more "Cannabis 101" classes and training programs to job seekers.

☆ Cannabis adtech startup Fyllo is making its third acquisition to branch into crypto and e-sports
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-12 | by ( Tanya Dua | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Data compliance software startup Fyllo has acquired audience targeting company Semasio. Semasio will enable Fyllo to expand internationally and into regulated industries beyond cannabis. The acquisition comes just months after Fyllo closed its $40 million Series C round in late 2021. Semasio also helps Fyllo expand its international footprint and scope. Its cookieless audience targeting software helps marketers understand and reach their audiences across 30 languages and 50 countries, said Kasper Skou, Semasio's cofounder and CEO.

☆ Principles of governance: How companies — and their boards — hold themselves accountable for their promises
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-03 | by ( Lily Katzman | Megan Dematteo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A central role for boards is a critical component of ESG standards, an EY executive told Insider. This article is part of the "Financing a Sustainable Future" series exploring how companies take steps to set and fund sustainable goals. In the evolving field of environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, governance is perhaps the most critical pillar for setting and executing sustainability objectives. But governance can also be abstract, compared with sustainability metrics like carbon emissions or data measuring a company's diversity. Environmental issues and corporate governance often intersect at the top.

Below, CNBC Select rounded up five of the best personal loan lenders that still accept applicants who have credit scores below 670. Sometimes, a potential borrower may have a low credit score because they have extremely limited credit activity. Other times, a lack of credit history may result in them having no credit score at all. Many personal loan lenders offer amounts starting around $3,000 to $5,000, but with Upgrade, you can apply for as little as $1,000 (and as much as $50,000). Common personal loan definitions you should knowHere are some common personal loan terms you need to know before applying for one.

☆ How Oath Keepers Are Accused of Plotting to Storm the Capitol
▼ + stars: | 2022-01-19 | by ( Denise Lu | Eleanor Lutz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

The chat group included Kelly Meggs — the head of the Florida chapter of Oath Keepers — and others. He later published the plan of action on the Oath Keepers’ website. section chief, contacted Mr. Rhodes to coordinate on an upcoming “op” and to provide details of a reconnaissance trip he took to Washington. weapons Mr. Rhodes purchased about $7,000 worth of firearm-related equipment and night-vision devices and shipped the items to Virginia. Several other people associated with the Oath Keepers have pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with the investigation, but those charged with sedition are not among them.

☆ All the best products we’ve tested in 2021 (so far)
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-03 | by ( Cnn Underscored Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +62 min

Best coffee subscription: Blue Bottle (starting at $11 per shipment; bluebottle.com)Blue BottleBlue Bottle’s coffee subscription hit all of our marks during the testing process. This mask, though, formed the best seal around the edges, blocking out more light than any other mask we tested. Not only does it keep your drinks hot or cold for many hours, it’s solidly durable and has the best lid we’ve ever tested. Best smart display: Amazon Echo Show 8 ($99.99, originally $129.99; amazon.com)AmazonThe Echo Show 8 is the best smart display we tested, with a versatile 8-inch screen in a build that really fits anywhere. Best smart thermostat: Nest Learning Thermostat ($223, originally $229; amazon.com)GoogleThe Nest Learning Thermostat studies your habits and controls the temperature in your home automatically.

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