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☆ Can you get an ATM card for a savings account?
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-14 | by ( Ana Staples | Elizabeth Gravier | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

While savings accounts typically don't offer a debit card, some come with an ATM card, making it easier for you to access cash from your savings when you need it. The Citi® Savings Account stands out for providing an ATM card even if you don't have a checking account with Citi. Having quick access to your savings with an ATM card can be convenient, but it's best not to make withdrawing money from your savings account a habit. Savings are an essential part of your financial well-being, and a savings account is meant to keep these funds intact. That's why unlike a checking account designed for daily spending, a savings account has features in place to prevent frequent withdrawals.

[1/2] The remains of the Ninel Hotel, a hotel taken over by Russian security officials that was hit by the Ukrainian military on October 5, are seen in downtown Kherson, Ukraine November 17, 2022. Ukraine's SBU and Russia's FSB did not respond to requests for comment on Dollar’s account or other partisan operations. Pavlo Zaporozhets served in the Ukrainian army from 2014-17 and joined Ukraine's GUR military intelligence during the occupation of Kherson, Ladin said. While some details about the FSB account were true, Ladin said, the FSB falsely accused Zaporozhets of deliberately targeting civilians as well as the night patrol. Despite the liberation of Kherson, Dollar said he and Kosatka would continue aiding the resistance until Ukrainian troops recover Crimea, where the couple owns an apartment.

☆ The Intercept laid off half a dozen staffers last month, culling the video team and other key positions from the nonprofit investigative newsroom
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Intercept laid off half a dozen staffers last month, Insider has learned. The layoffs mean the investigative outlet no longer has a video team and cut other key positions. Amid a spate of layoffs that have rocked newsrooms over the past few months, the nonprofit newsroom The Intercept laid off half a dozen staffers in January, Insider has learned. "We can't build something if we're losing colleagues at a rate like this," the union organizers wrote in the mid-January note. Are you a media insider who's been affected by recent layoffs, or thinks a staff cut might hit your company?

☆ Billions of political text messages were sent last year — and there’s little to stop more from coming
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Alex Ford | Alex Ford Is An Interactive Journalist At Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

More than 15 billion political texts were sent in 2022 according to call-blocking service Robokiller — about 50 messages for every phone in the country. Political texts spiked last fall during the run-up to November’s midterm election. Republican campaigns and groups sent the bulk of political texts sent in 2022, Robokiller’s data shows. Even if they don’t recall consenting to political texts, voters have limited options for revoking it. Political texts are not subject to the federal Do Not Call registry, which allows consumers to opt out of telemarketing calls and text messages.

☆ Publisher tech firm OpenWeb is making a $100 million acquisition to help publishers better target ads and emails
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The acquisition is the third company OpenWeb has bought in about a year. The Jeeng acquisition will help OpenWeb's publisher clients collect data for subscriptions and ads. OpenWeb, a tech company that helps publishers engage with readers and sell ads, has acquired Jeeng for $100 million, the companies said Thursday. OpenWeb is acquiring Jeeng to provide publishers with tools to take that data and personalize emails, push notifications, and SMS messages. In January 2022, OpenWeb acquired Hive Media for $60 million to build tools for publishers to better recommend content, and the company acquired Adyoulike in April for $100 million to expand into social advertising.

☆ Robert De Niro was almost my 50-50 partner in MoviePass — and he showed me the 'Raging Bull' boxing ring to try to seal the deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Stacy Spikes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

One night, I said to Marianne, "What if we made a Netflix for the movie theater industry? I tried to push my subscription idea, but it fell flat. I continued to tread water on my subscription idea, but things were slow going. One Saturday, a dear friend of ours named Peter called and asked how the movie subscription idea was coming. They're interested in buying both the Urbanworld Film Festival and the movie subscription company for one million dollars.

You can retrieve deleted text messages on your iPhone with iOS 16 within one month of deletion. But if you've accidentally deleted some text messages that you meant to keep, don't panic — there are a few different ways to recover lost text messages on your iPhone. Recover your messages with iOS 16With iOS 16, you can recover all text messages within one month of deletion. Use iCloudIf your iPhone is set to backup to iCloud, you might be able to recover deleted text messages using a recent backup. How to recover deleted text messages on AndroidiPhones are not the only devices capable of retrieving deleted text messages.

To know if someone blocked you on iPhone, try sending both an iMessage and SMS message. It's hard to know for sure if you're blocked, as it could also be Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode. Knowing your phone number is blocked is, if nothing else, a good way to know where you stand with someone. How to know if someone blocked you on iPhoneFinding out if you've been blocked on an iPhone (or Android, for that matter) isn't a clean cut-and-dried process. If it rings through normally with this masked phone number (or if the person answers), then that almost definitely means your number was blocked.

☆ Google's massive New Year billboard ad told Apple to fix 'pixelated' photos and videos in texts between iPhones and Androids
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Google ad told Apple it doesn't have to "drop the ball" on fixing "pixelated photos and videos." The ad is part of Google's #GetTheMessage campaign urging Apple to adopt the RCS standard. In the New Year's-themed ad, Google shared lines of RCS code to help Apple "get the ball rolling." In December, Google continued its campaign against Apple with a "happy birthday" post for SMS which turned 30 in 2022. Apple CEO Tim Cook has said he doesn't hear many requests from Apple users to fix texting between iPhones and Android phones.

[1/16] Emergency personnel work at the site where an apartment block was heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine January 15, 2023. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink and Kyiv's other allies condemned Saturday's Russian attacks. "More security assistance is coming to help Ukraine defend itself," Brink said on Twitter, calling the strike on Dnipro "horrifying." In Soledar, where Russian forces have refocused attacks after failing to take the larger nearby centre of Bakhmut, Ukraine insisted that its forces were battling to hold the town. But officials acknowledged the situation was difficult, that street fighting was raging and Russian forces were advancing from various directions.

☆ In leaked audio, Cheddar bosses address newsroom burnout and outline their goals, but offer no concrete solutions for declining morale and ongoing exits
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Insider obtained leaked audio of an hour-long all-hands meeting at Cheddar News. Leadership also addressed employees' concerns about the state of the company, including under-staffing, burnout, and a recent wave of departures. Three more staffers have either exited Cheddar's newsroom or are imminently on the way out this week, Insider has learned. A spokesperson for Altice USA offered no comment. Are you an insider at Cheddar News or Altice USA?

☆ The latest news on Russia's war on Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Emergency personnel work at the site where an apartment block was heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine January 15, 2023. Russia's defence ministry said its forces had launched a wave of missile strikes against Ukrainian military and infrastructure sites on Saturday. * Russian President Vladimir Putin said the special military operation - Russia's term for the war - was showing a positive trend and that he hoped Russian soldiers would deliver further gains after Soledar. MOLDOVA* Moldovan President Maia Sandu, denouncing "Russia's brutal war", said on Saturday that missile debris was found in her country near Ukraine's western border after the latest wave of Russian attacks. * Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused Kishida of shameful subservience to the United States, suggesting on Saturday that he should ritually disembowel himself.

☆ Inside the turmoil at Cheddar News, where an editorial 'identity crisis' and misfired social media strategy divided the newsroom and drove staffers to the exits
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Reed Alexander | Elaine Low | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +21 min

16 insiders described unrest and discord partly fueled by the site's revamped social media strategy. Malaspina's plan was for Cheddar to look and feel like a social media platform and to position its stars as influencers. Concerns inside Cheddar intensified when Malaspina, a newcomer to journalism, refocused its coverage on social media content. Multiple segments and even an entire show — "Trending" at 7 p.m. — centered on social media trends and TikTok challenges. It's very troubling to think that news professionals would inflate or distort their social media followings.

☆ Massive Google billboard ad tells Apple to fix 'pixelated' photos and videos in texts between iPhones and Androids
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

☆ Wall Street internship checklist: How to land a competitive 2024 summer job in investment banking, trading, or asset management
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Reed Alexander | Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Summer internships at Wall Street banks are among the most sought-after undergrad opportunities. If you're a college sophomore who's even remotely interested in working on Wall Street one day, then listen up. The 2024 summer internship season is starting now — from JPMorgan to RBC. Check out our robust Wall Street internship coverage here — and, if you're in the running for an internship for next summer, get in touch with this reporter to share your story. Insider's Wall Street reporter Emmalyse Brownstein can be reached via email at ebrownstein@insider.com, or SMS/the encrypted app Signal at (305) 857-5516.

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.

☆ You got a new iPhone for the holidays. Here's the ultimate guide to getting the most out of it
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTiPhone 14 Sofia Pitt | CNBCYou may have gotten Apple's iPhone 14 as a gift for the holidays. How to customize your lock screenApple iPhone lock screen Source: AppleThere are some new cool lock screens on the iPhone 14. Use Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 ProApple's new Dynamic Island feature on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Instead of that blank notch that used to house the selfie camera and microphone, there's a new interactive pill display that has the ability to shape-shift on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. How to turn off the always-on display on iPhone 14 ProAlways-on display toggled off on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

☆ 3 ways entrepreneurs are using QR codes to connect with customers
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Kim Kardashian released an ad in December for her brand, Skkn by Kim, that included a QR code. Kardashian is one of many entrepreneurs using QR technology in their marketing strategies. Additionally, QR codes saw a resurgence in the pandemic, as businesses used them for contactless payment or instead of physical menus. Three small-business owners share how entrepreneurs can use QR codes to grow their brands. The pop-up included a collection of fashion, wellness, and home-goods items, each with a QR code that directed shoppers to the brand's Instagram account.

Hacking and repressionAfter Nika went missing, her aunt and other protesters told CNN that her popular Instagram and Telegram accounts had been disabled. On October 12, two of Nika’s friends noticed her Telegram account briefly back online, they told CNN. As with Negin’s case, the reactivation of Nika’s accounts raises questions about whether Iranian authorities were responsible for accessing her social media profiles, allegedly to phish other protesters or compromise her after her death. “Usually what happens is, they do the target phone number, then they send a login request to Telegram,” Rashidi told CNN. However, references in Iranian state media indicate authorities did access Nika’s Instagram account and direct messages, stating they had permission from the judiciary to access them.

☆ Wall Street bonus survey shows that most bankers and traders think they will be the exception to the 2022 compensation slump
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Wall Street bonuses are predicted to fall as much as 45% this year amid a dealmaking slump. But a recent survey of traders and investment bankers suggests few think the slump will apply to them. The word on Wall Street ahead of the holidays has been loud and clear: Bonuses won't be good this year. Senior traders who predicted big bonus increases said they were expecting to be paid up because their personal P&L was up, according to the survey. Are you concerned about your bonus or taking steps to secure a bigger slice of the bonus pool?

☆ Disney succession plan is a top priority for returning CEO Bob Iger: 'People would struggle to write down three names' at the company who could step up
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Lucia Moses | Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger is back in his old job, in a move that shocked the media world. From cost cuts to streaming to a solid future succession plan, here's what they hope the CEO will tackle. Following the stunning November 20 announcement that former Disney CEO Bob Iger would be returning to his old job, the happiest place on earth might actually be Wall Street. "What I like about Bob Iger is Bob Iger has always been direct, he's been honest, he's been willing to make tough choices," Michael Nathanson, a senior research analyst and co-founder of the firm, said in a CNBC interview. Are you a Disney insider with insight to share about Bob Iger's return?

☆ Google uses 30th anniversary of SMS texting to pressure Apple over 'green vs. blue bubble' texting, says iPhones are 'stuck in the 1990s'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In a "happy birthday" post to SMS, Google called Apple out, saying it's time to switch to RCS. "But after 30 years of SMS texting, it's truly time." Unlike SMS, RCS supports more multimedia features and makes it easier to send GIFs and hi-resolution videos through texts. Texting between devices using RCS is a similar experience to iPhone users texting with Apple's proprietary iMessage system, according to The Verge. "Hopefully Apple can #GetTheMessage so we don't have to keep waiting to remove the whole 'green-versus-blue bubble' thing," Budhiraja wrote.

☆ Read the pitch deck for a startup that's aiming to disrupt film production in Hollywood with an app that's 'like fantasy football for film buffs'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Startup production company Legion M is crowdsourcing funds and promising to give movie fans greenlight power. Legion M, founded by Paul Scanlan and Jeff Annison, lets investors buy shares for as little as $40. Legion M now has four films in post-production slated to be released in 2023, the cofounders added. Legion MLegion MLegion MLegion MLegion M'A company with a built-in audience for everything it creates'One slide spells out the potential power of one million fan-investors — as consumers, promoters, and predictors of successful projects. Legion MThe Nicolas Cage film 'Mandy' was an early success for Legion MLegion MLegion MLegion MLegion MLegion M says its annual revenue has surpassed $1 millionLegion MLegion MLegion M

☆ Buying new iPhone for better camera, battery, faster chip? Cybersecurity got an upgrade, too
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Kaitlin Balasaygun | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Customers shop at the Apple Fifth Avenue store for the release of the Apple iPhone 14 in New York City, September 16, 2022. Improved low-light photo abilities and the extended battery life may have appeal than security upgrades on the new Apple iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max. While in Lockdown Mode, phone calls, plain text messages and emergency features will continue to work. The switch to eSIM-only phonesSteve Jobs never wanted the original iPhone to have a SIM card tray, and the iPhone 14 models are finally achieving this goal. All iPhone 14 models purchased in the U.S. are eSIM-only, which enables users to easily connect and transfer their plans digitally.

☆ How FTX's implosion put crypto news sites like CoinDesk, The Block, and Decrypt in the spotlight as they work to fend off an ad slump and conspiracy theories about their coverage
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Reed Alexander | Steven Perlberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Crypto news sites like CoinDesk, The Block, and Decrypt have dominated coverage of the FTX implosion. Now, crypto media staffers are wondering whether more dominoes falling from FTX could further hurt the industry or cripple their ad revenues. "We cover the good, the bad and the ugly," Dan Roberts, the editor-in-chief of Decrypt, told Insider. "In general, I think these things are good for crypto media," he said. Stacy-Marie Ishmael, the managing editor for Bloomberg's crypto team, likened burgeoning crypto coverage to 1990s coverage of the Internet.

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