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☆ I've driven 15 different electric cars this year — these are the 3 I'd buy (if I was rich)
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My three favorites were the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Rivian R1S, and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. The Hyundai Ioniq 5The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD. The Porsche Taycan Cross TurismoThe 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Taycan Cross Turismo is Porsche's totally badass electric station wagon. The Taycan Cross Turismo showed me why the German brand has been the poster child of impeccable driving dynamics for decades. The Taycan Cross Turismo starts at $97,700, $11,000 more than the regular Taycan sedan.

"Alice in Borderland" season two hit Netflix on December 22. Check out the trailer for 'Alice in Borderland' season 2"Alice in Borderland" is directed Shinsuke Sato, who also co-writes the series with Yoshiki Watabe and Yasuko Kuramitsu. How to watch 'Alice in Borderland'You can watch "Alice in Borderland" on Netflix. "Alice in Borderland" season two includes eight episodes, just like the first season. "Alice in Borderland" season two holds an "88% Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes, and season one holds a "75% Fresh" rating based on eight reviews from critics.

☆ Former Apple lawyer says in lawsuit she was fired after complaining about company culture and a colleague who sent her 'death threats'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Sindhu Sundar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A former lawyer at Apple sued the tech company claiming she suffered harassment and discrimination. She said the company didn't protect her from a male colleague who she alleged sent her death threats. Instead, she was demoted after switching to part-time remote work and eventually fired, she said. When she reported the colleague to Apple, the company conducted an internal investigation in 2021, but concluded it months later without offering her any recourse, she said in her complaint. She alleged that the reorganization decisions showed "discriminatory animus against non-Caucasian and female employees," according to her complaint.

To fix an iPhone that is not receiving texts from Android phones, try toggling Airplane mode on and off. Restarting your iPhone, updating it, and resetting your network settings can also fix the problem. Even so, you should generally be able to exchange texts between iPhone and Android seamlessly — iPhones can receive SMS messages just as easily as Android. If you have trouble getting texts from Android devices on your iPhone, here are nine ways to troubleshoot the problem. Tap Messages.

☆ Their colleges banned TikTok over security fears. These students vow it won't stop them from scrolling.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Daysia Tolentino | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kahlan-Rosenblatt.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

But a handful of students at the affected universities who spoke with NBC News say the newly enacted policies won’t stop them from scrolling their For You pages. Kay Ivey banned TikTok on state-owned devices and networks on Dec. 12, citing cybersecurity issues and fears over Chinese spying. Lawmakers in the U.S. House and the Senate also proposed a bipartisan bill to ban TikTok federally on Dec. 13. A University of Oklahoma spokesperson said the school is complying with Stitt’s executive order. Texada said he felt that TikTok, beyond helping with marketing, has also been a resource for the university community, particularly international students.

With the right travel credit card, you might find yourself actually looking forward to arriving at the airport. Just by holding a single card like the United℠ Explorer Card, you can travel better than the vast majority of everyone else. Just by opening a single credit card, you can up your travel game in a profound way. Let's take a look at five ways you can drench your travel experience with Tabasco sauce by opening just a single credit card: The United℠ Explorer Card. But you can avoid paying for checked bags with an airline credit card like the United℠ Explorer Card.

☆ 8 money books that can help you build wealth in 2023, according to real estate investors, 'super savers,' and finance experts who have read them cover-to-cover
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Another popular choice among real estate investors specifically is "Rich Dad Poor Dad." It was Ramit Sethi's popular money book that taught them how to be more intentional when it came to spending. Real estate"Retire on Real Estate" by Kai AndersonAvery Heilbron, who achieved financial freedom before 30 partly thanks to his investment properties, says that "Retire on Real Estate" is what nudged him in the direction of buying property to build wealth. Courtesy of Avery HeilbronIf you want to build long-term wealth, "I think real estate is 100% the best thing," Heilbron said. "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert KiyosakiThis classic by Robert Kiyosaki is a favorite among real estate investors and early retirees, including Mike Zuber, who was able to quit his day job in his 40s thanks to his lucrative real estate portfolio.

☆ 'I work just 4 hours a day': This 29-year-old's side hustle brings in $2 million a year—a look at her typical day
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Kat Norton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

I posted the first video on my account, Miss Excel, in June 2020. Today, at 29, I've built Miss Excel into a business that generates more than $2 million a year. My boyfriend, Mike, quit his corporate sales job and became my chief financial officer and vice president of sales in April 2022. My business has helped me live my dream lifeMike and I have the best time working on Miss Excel and traveling the world together. Miss Excel has changed my mom's lifestyle, too.

☆ Slow Internet? Bluetooth Blues? These Tips Can Fix 99% of Your Tech Problems
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Nicole Nguyen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

All year long, I hear from readers and friends sharing their tech woes. Last year, I wrote about ways to avoid tech problems. This year, I’m sharing how to tackle the most common issues, including laggy internet, Bluetooth fails and public Wi-Fi connection conundrums. If you have suffered from one of these headaches—or are similarly bombarded with queries as the official family IT person—there’s good news: With patience, you can solve the majority of problems yourself.

My dad and I read "First to a Million" to learn about financial independence. As a 16-year-old reading it for the first time, I learned four things in particular:1. It's possible to retire years ahead of planOne of the first things we learned in "First to a Million" was the concept of FI, which stands for "Financial Independence." Spending less on unimportant things makes sure you have money left for the things that are important to you. Spending less on unimportant things makes sure you have money left for the things that are important to you.

☆ 8 'super savers,' early retirees, and money experts share their 'recession-proof' strategies and other top money advice as we head into 2023
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

One expert wants people to know that the stock market is just one way of many to invest. Beef up your emergency fundNew Hampshire-based real estate investor Matt "Lumberjack Landlord" and his family. For him, that means investing in real estate, which he's been doing since he was 23 years old. "If you take your money and buy real estate, you'll never make 30 times or even five times your money in one day. Get creative when it comes to financing your investmentsSeattle-based real estate investor and co-founder of Evergreen Housing Network Ludomir Wanot.

☆ 11 trends set to shape business in 2023, including sci-fi, self-care, and side hustles
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( Alexandra York | Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The social platforms TikTok, Shopify, LinkedIn, and Pinterest published trend reports for 2023. They expect trends like sci-fi, sustainability, and innovative brick-and-mortar offerings to grow. Here are 11 trends set to shape businesses next year and what small-business owners should know. Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Shopify released their 2023 trend reports this month, sharing the unique insight they'd gathered from their users. Insider gathered the top trend insights that could help entrepreneurs in 2023, including tips on launching a fresh idea and acquiring customers.

☆ Samsung recalls more than 660,000 washing machines after fire hazard reports
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Samsung recalled more than 660,000 washing machines, warning customers that the machine could short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard. The 663,500 washing machines were sold at bigbox retailers such as Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, and Lowe’s from June 2021 through December 2022, costing between $900 and $1,500. “Consumers should immediately check whether their washer’s software has been updated to prevent the hazard; and, if not, consumers should immediately stop using the washer until the software is updated,” the CPSC said. All wi-fi equipped washers should automatically download the free software repair when connected to the internet, Samsung said. Those who don’t have internet can get a free dongle from Samsung to plug in and download the free software repair.

☆ Internal memo reveals how Kyrsten Sinema instructed staffers to handle grocery runs and make sure she gets her Wi-Fi fixed: report
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Daily Beast has obtained a 37-page staffers' guide for Kyrsten Sinema. Staffers were instructed to ensure Sinema has groceries every week, per the Daily Beast. They also need to make sure Sinema gets a weekly massage, and that she has a "room temperature" bottle of water available at all times. The assistant must then contact Sinema's chief of staff to "make sure this is accomplished," the Daily Beast reported. Other instructions include making sure Sinema gets a weekly, one-hour massage, and that she has a "room temperature" bottle of water available at all times.

☆ Some universities are now restricting TikTok access on campus
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A small but growing number of universities are now blocking access to TikTok on school-owned devices or WiFi networks, in the latest sign of a widening crackdown on the popular short-form video app. The 26 universities and colleges in the University System of Georgia are also reportedly taking a similar step. Auburn University in Alabama started restricting access to TikTok on school-owned devices or Wi-Fi networks last week, in accordance with Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s recent executive order for state-owned networks and devices to block access to and from the TikTok social media application. But an Auburn University spokesperson told CNN the decision is “not a ban on campus.” TikTok users will still be able to access the app on personal devices via their own mobile data.

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Mike Hodges, the British filmmaker who directed the hard-boiled gangster saga "Get Carter" and the campy space opera "Flash Gordon," died Saturday, according to his friend Mike Kaplan. "My middle-class eyes were forced to witness horrendous poverty and deprivation that I was previously unaware of," Hodges wrote in a letter published in The Guardian in May. "Get Carter" quickly entered the pantheon of British film classics. He replaced the acclaimed British director Nicolas Roeg ("Walkabout") on "Flash Gordon," a goofy project that has since attracted a cult following. I think that as a young man I probably did."

"Alice in Borderland" season two hits Netflix on December 22. Check out the trailer for 'Alice in Borderland' season 2"Alice in Borderland" is directed Shinsuke Sato, who also co-writes the series with Yoshiki Watabe and Yasuko Kuramitsu. How to watch 'Alice in Borderland'You can watch "Alice in Borderland" season two on Netflix starting December 22. "Alice in Borderland" season two is set to include eight episodes, just like the first season. "Alice in Borderland" season two doesn't have a score on Rotten Tomatoes just yet, but season one holds a "75% Fresh" rating based on eight reviews from critics.

The email went out to students at Knox College, a small liberal arts school in Illinois, on the evening of Dec. 12. But this group had a new wrinkle for Knox students. “We have compromised your collage networks,” the email said, written in the kind of broken English common among international ransomware hackers. For you, its a sad day where everyone will see your personal and private info.”The incident at Knox College marks the first known case in which hackers used their access to contact students directly in order to intimidate them. The hackers’ website lists an entry to download data for Knox College but doesn’t actually lead to any student data.

☆ Delta Air Lines to Roll Out Free Wi-Fi
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Alison Sider | Andrew Tangel | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Delta said it is in the process of testing Wi-Fi infrastructure, with ‘various offerings to select customers on select routes.’Delta Air Lines Inc. is expected to begin rolling out free wireless internet for its passengers as soon as early 2023, people familiar with the matter said. The Atlanta-based carrier is initially expected to offer free Wi-Fi on a significant portion of its airplanes before turning on the service on more of its fleet through next year, some of these people said. The move is likely to intensify competition over in-flight offerings as airlines rebound from the pandemic.

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Hulu + Live TV offers over 85 channels, plus Hulu's entire on-demand catalog, for $70 a month. Hulu + Live TV plans start at $70 a month and include over 85 channels, as well as access to Disney Plus and ESPN+. Hulu + Live TV pricing and plansWhat channels come with Hulu + Live TV? Though the service includes most popular cable stations, there is one notable exception: Hulu + Live TV does not support AMC. You can now access Hulu + Live TV through the Hulu app or website with your account.

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☆ Two New York men arrested for conspiring with Russians to hack JFK taxi system
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Arriving passengers line up to get taxi outside of Terminal 4 at the JFK airport in New York. Two New York men were arrested for conspiring with Russian nationals to hack the taxi dispatch system at John F. Kennedy International Airport so they could manipulate the line and charge drivers for access to the front of the queue, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. "I know that the Pentagon is being hacked… so can't we hack the taxi industry[?]" Typically, taxi drivers looking to pick up travelers at JFK wait in a holding lot before they're dispatched to a specific terminal in the order in which they arrived. "For years, the defendants' hacking kept honest cab drivers from being able to pick up fares at JFK in the order in which they arrived," Williams said.

☆ Disney’s ‘Avatar’ Sequel Opens With Ticket Sales Shy of Predictions
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Robbie Whelan | Austin Ramzy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ was shown on over 1,500 IMAX screens worldwide. “Avatar: The Way of Water” made waves at the box office, but lingering concerns over the coronavirus tempered ticket sales in China, where the makers of the sci-fi epic were hoping to score a major hit. Directed by James Cameron and distributed by Walt Disney Co.’s 20th Century Studios, the film earned $435 million in theaters around the world in its debut, the second-highest global opening-weekend gross of 2022, trailing only “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” from Disney ’s Marvel Studios.

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