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The report found that the FBI and DHS continue to spend more on international terrorism, despite saying for years that domestic terrorism now poses a greater threat to Americans. The report said a change in how the FBI categorizes domestic terrorism ideologies has been a hindrance to understanding the problem. In 2017, FBI created a new category of domestic terrorism ideology called “Black Identity Extremists,” but then stopped using it. The report also criticized the FBI and DHS as having been conservative in hunting for threat intelligence posted publicly on social media. Research conducted by MIT’s Technology Review found that “users consistently migrate from milder to more extreme content” on YouTube.

☆ Trade in your pickup truck for a Prius if you want a more reliable vehicle, Consumer Reports says
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Consumer Reports released its annual ranking of the most reliable car brands, models, and categories. Consumer Reports asked its members about 17 trouble spots, from minor annoyances like fading paint and squeaky brakes to major problems like a faulty transmission. The most reliable vehicle types, according to Consumer Reports. Consumer ReportsHybrids are slightly more expensive than their gas-fueled counterparts, but fuel savings can offset that over time, Consumer Reports said. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is the most reliable new vehicle you can buy, according to Consumer Reports, while the least reliable is the Ford F-150 Hybrid.

☆ Elon Musk's demands to make Twitter workers put in 'long hours at high intensity' is actually what many employers want, but won't say
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Musk emailed Twitter employees Wednesday telling them they could either work all the time or quit. The email shows the stronghold that the concept of the "ideal worker" has on corporate America. "We will need to be extremely hardcore," wrote Musk, who became the owner of Twitter in October. Musk often flaunts his commitment to his workThe transition to "hardcore" work, Musk wrote in the email, "will mean working long hours at high intensity. The ideal worker is always available to meet the needs of a boss or a client.

☆ It's not just Elon Musk. Your boss probably wants you to put in 'long hours at high intensity' too.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The email shows the stronghold that the concept of the "ideal worker" has on corporate America. On Wednesday, Elon Musk emailed Twitter employees with new expectations for them. "We will need to be extremely hardcore," wrote Musk, who became the owner of Twitter in October. Musk often flaunts his commitment to his workThe transition to "hardcore" work, Musk wrote in the email, "will mean working long hours at high intensity. The ideal worker is always available to meet the needs of a boss or a client.

☆ Covid-19 rebound may be more common in people who take Paxlovid, early study suggests
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Covid-19 rebound also seems to be more common in people who take Paxlovid compared with those who don’t take the antiviral, although it can happen in either circumstance. In the past few months, instances of Covid-19 rebound have peppered headlines. That study found rebound happened about twice as frequently in people taking Paxlovid as in those who took the placebo. Among the 127 who took Paxlovid, about 14% saw their viral loads climb again after treatment. At least one study has documented a case of a person with rebound Covid-19 who took Paxlovid and passed the infection to an infant.

☆ North Korea sees more use of cell phones, WiFi networks - U.S. researchers
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Hyonhee Shin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SEOUL, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Up to 7 million North Koreans use cell phones daily, and WiFi networks have sharply expanded in recent years as the mobile devices increasingly became a key tool for market activity in the isolated country, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. Since 3G network services began in 2008, the number of users has risen to 6.5 million to 7 million, more than a quarter of North Korea's 25 million population, the researchers said. The country's antiquated 3G network and limits on foreign investment in upgrades because of sanctions over its weapons programmes has prompted the emergence of faster WiFi networks around the country, Williams said. The WiFi networks do not offer any Internet access but provide connections to domestic services, especially scientific databases for the research community, he added. The private sector has overtaken state-led agents to become North Korea's biggest economic actor in recent years, with its rationing system crumbling and leader Kim Jong Un allowing markets abhorred by his father.

☆ Having a Positive Attitude Toward Aging Is Key. But What Does That Mean?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Marc Agronin | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +4 min

And that’s a positive attitude toward aging. Dr. Levy uses an “Attitude Towards Aging” scale, which asks respondents to answer five questions: Do things keep getting worse as you get older? Gauging oneself as being capable, useful and hopeful equates to having a positive attitude. One technique is to make a list of negative thoughts and then counter each one with a positive example of something you can or hope to accomplish. You will find similar positive attitudes toward life among many aging individuals who are living better even as they live longer.

☆ 2 women stopped binge eating after an implant started zapping their brains with electricity, a small study found
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A brain implant reduced two patients' binge eating for at least six months. The two patients were fitted with a brain implant to zap the part of the brain linked to cravings. The idea of targeting brain waves to fight cravings has been appealing, so much so that Elon Musk recently said his Neuralink brain implant could one day fight morbid obesity. The implant used in the study learned to recognize those brainwaves and zap that region with electricity to scramble them, which seemed to cut the cravings short. With just two patients, the scientists can't prove for sure that it was the implant causing the weight loss.

☆ Oregon Measure 114 on gun control gives hope for curbing gun deaths
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Ari Davis | Lisa Geller | Ari Davis Is A Policy Adviser At The Johns Hopkins Center For Gun Violence Solutions At The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

A lot has changed since 2014, especially as it pertains to gun violence: The gun epidemic has gotten significantly worse. Despite heroic efforts by advocates and some lawmakers, the number of gun deaths set new records last year as many states weakened their gun laws through permitless carry and stand-your-ground legislation. Firearm purchaser licensing, as contained in the ballot measure, is one of the most effective policies at reducing gun deaths. Before the Oregon measure, only nine states, plus Washington, D.C., have had such a law. The intransigence of lawmakers in the face of record gun deaths has cost countless American lives, but it has not yet cost those lawmakers their careers.

The increase in college tuition and predatory lending have created a situation where, unless you’re fortunate to get a full-ride scholarship or come from a lot of money, students are vulnerable. Though Biden’s debt relief focused on federal student loans, there have been problems with private lenders as well, including the suit against student loan giant Navient. Research has shown that student loans increase access to financing and add to student diversity, which is great, but data also shows that women and people of color are disproportionately more likely to have debt. Student debt relief is one way to let people be people, first and foremost, and loanees second. But we need to do these things because we choose to and not because our college system is broken.

☆ BNP Paribas set to expand Exane in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Carolina Mandl | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

NEW YORK, Nov 8 (Reuters) - BNP Paribas (BNPP.PA) is expanding its equity research house Exane in the United States, after the euro zone's biggest lender took it over last year, the bank said on Tuesday. Michael Rietbrock has joined Exane from Cantor Fitzgerald in October as head of U.S. research, according to BNP. The move comes as BNP aims to strengthen its equities unit and diversify the lender's business, best known for derivatives. As part of this strategy, BNP acquired last year a remaining 50% stake in cash equities execution and research house firm Exane, which covers 800 stocks globally. It's really where we want to grow," Nicolas Marque, head of global equities at BNP Paribas told Reuters.

☆ This common early retirement strategy is a 'terrible idea,' says financial planner
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

If you're hoping to retire early, you'll have to find a way to replace your salary without working. When it comes to using it as the sole basis of your early retirement, experts are skeptical. Consider smaller withdrawals for a longer retirementIt's not as though proponents of early retirement are just misunderstanding the study. Researchers at Morningstar say a safe withdrawal rate may lie somewhere between 3.3% and 4%, for instance. Aiming for a lower withdrawal rate means you'll need to save more money if you want to fund the same lifestyle.

☆ A U.S. Research Station in Antarctica Is Stopping Travel After Covid-19 Outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The National Science Foundation is shutting down travel to McMurdo Station in Antarctica after 10% of the population tested positive for Covid-19. All travel to the U.S. outpost on Antarctica will be paused for the next two weeks due to the outbreak, the National Science Foundation said over the weekend. The halt on travel doesn’t apply to essential travel for health and safety reasons, the foundation said.

☆ Lab-grown blood given to humans in world-first trial aimed at combatting rare disorders
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Blood grown in a laboratory has been transfused into humans for the first time in a landmark clinical trial. LONDON — Blood grown in a laboratory has been transfused into humans for the first time in a landmark clinical trial that U.K. researchers say could significantly improve treatment for people with blood disorders and rare blood types. Researchers say the aim is not to replace regular human blood donations, which will continue to make up the majority of transfusions. But the technology could allow scientists to manufacture very rare blood types which are difficult to source but which are vital for people who depend on regular blood transfusions for conditions such as sickle cell anemia. But the potential for this work to benefit hard to transfuse patients is very significant," she added.

☆ How to use the 'triangle method' to catch a lying coworker or boss — and the best way to call them out
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Amanda Breen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

First, it's important to pay attention to how people say what they're saying. "That's a telltale sign of indecision, and possibly lying," Donaldson said. "They're sitting on a couch or chair and they're speaking with you, then all of a sudden they're moving around," Donaldson said. What do you do if you think someone's lying to you? Donaldson suggested asking the person follow-up questions — and repeat questions — because if they're lying, it might be difficult to maintain consistency with their answers.

☆ Homes in White neighborhoods are being appraised at higher values than in communities of color, new report finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Nicquel Terry Ellis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Homes in predominately White neighborhoods are being assessed at twice the value of homes in communities of color with comparable amenities, according to a new report released Wednesday. Some families also had White friends stand in for them during the appraisal to get a higher value. The report, titled “Appraised: The Persistent Evaluation of White Neighborhoods as More Valuable Than Communities of Color,” notes that the racial inequities were exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, which resulted in an unprecedented rise in home values. “Home value inequalities are the result of appraisal practices that elevate White spaces as the most valuable. Howell said the method being used by appraisers gives them the authority to determine a home’s value and what they consider a comparable neighborhood.

☆ The real reason so many remote workers are refusing to go back to the office: their dogs.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Drew Limsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

According to a survey by Digital.com, 75% of workers say they want to stay home with their pets instead of going into the office. Similarly, the ASPCA reports 90% of dogs adopted during the pandemic are still in the home. Pup owners surveyed by Veterinarians.org said their dogs inspired them to get out more and try new outdoor activities. Google, WeWork, Tripadvisor, Etsy, and even Ben & Jerry's also permit dogs in the office. In numerous surveys, workers have stressed the value they put on flexibility; many say it's even more important than money or advancement.

☆ Here's what the Federal Reserve's fourth 0.75 percentage point interest rate hike means for you
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The Federal Reserve raised the target federal funds rate by 0.75 percentage point for the fourth time in a row on Wednesday, marking an unprecedented pace of rate hikes. The federal funds rate, which is set by the central bank, is the interest rate at which banks borrow and lend to one another overnight. As the federal funds rate rises, the prime rate does, as well, and your credit card rate follows suit within one or two billing cycles. Still, it's not the interest rate but the sticker price of the vehicle that's causing an affordability problem, McBride said. Federal student loan rates are also fixed, so most borrowers won't be impacted immediately by a rate hike.

☆ 'The more transparency, the better': How NYC job seekers say visible pay ranges will help them
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

CNBC Make It wants to hear from workers in New York City who will be impacted by the city's new salary transparency law. Once salary numbers are out, job seekers say public ranges will help them focus on applying to jobs that actually pay what they want — saving them time and anguish of finding out during interviews that the pay is too low. Job seekers say employer fears of losing applicants are overblownMany businesses that oppose the new law say that if they're required to list their pay ranges, competitors can outbid them and scoop up talent, especially in today's tight market. Job seekers say those concerns are overblown. Businesses should be more concerned about how not being transparent could put them on the outs with job seekers, she says.

☆ Twitter's head of safety and integrity says more than 50,000 tweets containing a 'particular slur' were posted in 48 hours, amid reports of a racist trolling campaign
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Twitter's head of safety and integrity said 300 users posted over 50,000 tweets with a "particular slur" in 48 hours. Yoel Roth said Twitter has banned the accounts involved in the trolling campaign. His comments, posted on Twitter on Saturday evening local time, came amid a racist trolling campaign that occurred after Elon Musk took over the site. "Over the last 48 hours, we've seen a small number of accounts post a ton of Tweets that include slurs and other derogatory terms," Roth tweeted. "To give you a sense of scale: More than 50,000 Tweets repeatedly using a particular slur came from just 300 accounts."

☆ Elon Musk fired Twitter execs including CEO Parag Agrawal 'for cause' in a bid to avoid paying out tens of millions in severance, report says
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk fired top Twitter execs "for cause" to avoid severance payments, The Information reported. He fired CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives on Thursday as he completed his takeover. The execs are in line to receive up to $122 million in payouts, researchers Equilar told Reuters. Musk removed Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, chief financial officer Ned Segal, legal chief Vijaya Gadde, and general counsel Sean Edgett on Thursday after closing his $44 billion deal. His relationship with Agrawal in particular quickly soured, with the pair trading blows on Twitter and over text messages.

☆ Under Elon Musk's leadership, Twitter could become a 'supercharged engine of radicalization,' critics warn
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk completed his long-awaited Twitter acquisition on Thursday, immediately firing executives. Critics fear the Tesla CEO, a self-styled free speech absolutist, will usher in more hate speech. Media Matters president Angelo Carusone said Musk will use Twitter "to advance his own red-pilled ideological agenda." "Simply put: Twitter is now on a glide path to becoming a supercharged engine of radicalization," Carusone of Media Matters' statement added. "Under Musk's leadership, Twitter will become a fever swamp of dangerous conspiracy theories, partisan chicanery, and operationalized harassment."

☆ Foods that boost your immune system: 4 nutritionist share what they eat during the cold season
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Alexandra Hayes Robinson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Haitian soup joumouColorful and nutritious soup joumou is also known as Haitian New Year's Soup. Recent studies have found that phytonutrients, which are minimally processed — and often colorful — plant foods, can support proper immune balance and function. Maya Feller, a dietitian and author of the forthcoming book "Eating From Our Roots," is a fan of soup joumou. Nguyen's recipe is filled with ingredients that are beneficial for immune health, like fresh herbs, vegetables and meat protein. Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and add the white onions.

☆ U.S. chip industry body urges R&D infrastructure upgrade with Chips Act funds
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Jane Lanhee Lee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct 27 (Reuters) - Funds from the recently passed $52 billion Chips and Science Act should be used to upgrade existing U.S. research and development infrastructure as well as building new facilities, a chips industry body said on Thursday. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) on Thursday called for a careful examination of existing R&D infrastructure, including facilities such as the Albany NanoTech Complex in New York and other government and research spaces. In addition to tens of billions of dollars for building back U.S. chip manufacturing capacity, the Chips and Science act carved out $2 billion for the Defense Department and $11 billion for the Commerce Department to allocate for chip R&D. "In the semiconductor industry, that kind of money, especially when we're talking about efforts towards scale up, will be spent very, very quickly. Breckenfeld said the Defense Department funding would mainly go to existing programs, while the Commerce Department funding will be allocated through two new government entities - the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) and the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP).

☆ Sure, Twitter and Facebook have deepened polarization — just not in the way you think
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The conventional wisdom blames social media for the widening divide because the timing lines up. Maybe the problem isn't that social media has driven us all into like-minded bubbles. Maybe it's that social media has obliterated the bubbles we've all lived in for centuries. On top of that, Törnberg adds, there's the way people react to all the new ideas that social media exposes them to. And as one leading social media and polarization researcher told me, the model is not empirical, which makes it hard to test.

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