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☆ Gonorrhea Is Becoming Drug Resistant. Scientists Just Found a Solution.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Apoorva Mandavilli | More About Apoorva Mandavilli | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

About half of infected people show no symptoms, but in others gonorrhea can lead to painful joints and burning urination. It has become resistant to azithromycin and is increasingly resistant to another antibiotic called ceftriaxone, which is now the standard of care. Based on previous research, the drug is unlikely to be as effective in the throat and rectum, said Dr. Marrazzo. In studies, zoliflodacin appears to be effective against a wide range of resistant strains of gonorrhea. The partnership’s agreement minimizes that chance: The nonprofit plans to manage how the drug is distributed, and to see that it is used only to treat gonorrhea.

Persons: gonorrhea, ”, Manica Balasegaram, “ I’ll, that’s, Ramanan Laxminarayan, Jeanne Marrazzo, Marrazzo, zoliflodacin, Margaret Koziel Organizations: Global, Research, Development, Pharmaceutical, European Union, Therapeutics, Princeton University, National Institute of Allergy Locations: American

☆ IRS announces new income tax brackets
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —If you are someone who likes to plan ahead on your taxes, the IRS this week released the new inflation-adjusted income tax brackets and standard deduction amounts that will be in effect for tax year 2024. The IRS makes inflation adjustments annually to tax brackets, the standard deduction and some other tax breaks. New income tax bracketsThe US federal income tax code currently has seven tax rates – 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. For tax year 2024, each of the seven rates will apply to the following new income tax brackets:10%: Income up to $11,600 ($23,200 for married couples filing jointly)12%: Income over $11,600 ($23,200 for joint filers)22%: Income over $47,150 ($94,300 for joint filers)24%: Income over $100,525 ($201,050 for joint filers)32%: Income over $191,950 ($383,900 for joint filers)35%: Income over $243,725 ($487,450 for joint filers)37%: Income over $609,350 ($731,200 for joint filers). Taxable income, remember, is your gross income minus the various tax breaks for which you’re eligible.

Persons: Alex Durante, ”, Robert McClelland Organizations: New, New York CNN, IRS, The Tax, Tax, Center Locations: New York

☆ Want a four-day workweek? You’re not alone
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —If you’ve always thought you might be happier with a four-day workweek, you’re hardly alone. While studies of four-day workweek experiments in the United States and Europe have found generally positive results in terms of employee productivity and well-being, it’s not necessarily a positive for everyone in every situation. Those who always have to work onsite might get a greater benefit from a four-day workweek because it provides an element of flexibility that they don’t have now. “Whereas, in remote-ready jobs, there is some built-in flexibility, which may create less need for a four-day workweek,” he noted. While the four-day workweek was the top pick overall in the newly released Gallup survey, when it comes to having a positive impact on well-being, two other options were not far behind.

Persons: you’ve, you’re, it’s, Gallup, ”, Jim Harter, Harter, workweek Organizations: New, New York CNN, Gallup, Bentley University . Locations: New York, United States, Europe

☆ Three things you can do if your bank deposits were delayed
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The situation is not yet fully resolved, and it’s unclear just how many banks were affected, although Bank of America, Chase and US Bank have confirmed they are among them. That would include an overdraft fee from your bank if a payment was made from your account before an expected deposit showed up. But if it’s not, contact your bank and let them know the situation needs to be corrected. You also want to avoid a late fee or penalty interest from a creditor if your payment got delayed. “The key is providing verifiable documentation that the delay was not your fault.”At the moment it’s not clear whether or how every affected bank is notifying their customers.

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☆ IRS sets higher 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Those same limits apply to 403(b) plans, most 457 plans and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan. IRA limits get a boost tooThe IRS also announced it was raising the IRA annual contribution limit to $7,000 next year, from $6,500 this year. If you contribute to a traditional IRA, you won’t owe income tax on your contributions the year you make them. Then when you start taking money from your IRA in retirement or before retirement, your withdrawals will be subject to income tax. Those cut-off limits rise to $240,000 (up from $228,000 today) if the spouse making the IRA contribution does not have access to a workplace plan but the other spouse does.

Persons: Roth, you’re, Roth IRAs Organizations: New, New York CNN, IRS, Roth IRA Locations: New York

☆ Goldman Sachs is about to kick off a cascade of managing director promotions across Wall Street. Here's why the battle for power could be fiercer than ever.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

There are plenty of terms to describe Wall Street power brokers — but none of them matters quite so much right now as the simple phrase "managing director." Wealth management, which has been an area for growth across Wall Street, may prove an exception. "Two years ago, everybody was in the war for talent," said Alan Johnson, a Wall Street compensation expert at Johnson & Associates. Getting a promotion to managing director is tremendously important for the people who are vying for the role. "Once you become an MD, you're going to be making a lot more money.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Banks, Alan Johnson, Wall, Jeanne Branthover, Johnson, Goldman, it's, Lloyd Blankfein, Justin Tuck, Branthover, might've, You'd, you'll Organizations: Wall, Citigroup, Jefferies, Bank of America, JPMorgan, Johnson & Associates, DHR International, NY Giants Locations: Wall

☆ Biden administration wants to kill ‘junk’ fees in retirement investments and advice
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The DOL’s proposed rule seeks to ensure “all retirement investors receive the same quality of investment advice regardless of product or services,” said DOL Acting Secretary Julie Su in a call with reporters. Across all retirement products, “requiring advisers to make recommendations in the savers’ best interest can increase retirement savers’ returns by between 0.2% and 1.20% per year. Industry pushback expectedThe new proposed rule follows earlier attempts by the Labor Department to broaden and standardize the circumstances in which financial advisers must act in retirement savers’ best interests. It is not clear yet whether the changes called for in the latest proposed rule will be sufficient to quell the opposition earlier versions faced. But industry pushback is expected, including from the Insured Retirement Institute, a trade association for the insured retirement industry.

Persons: Biden, “, ”, Julie Su, —, ’, DOL Organizations: New, New York CNN, Department of Labor, Securities and Exchange Commission, White, Industry, Labor Department, IRI, CNN, — Locations: New York, DOL

Law enforcement officials say Card, a US Army reservist and certified firearms instructor, had extensive training that included land navigation and firearms. Law enforcement prepare for a search for a gunman who killed 18 people two days ago, in Lewiston, Maine, on Friday. A law enforcement official said Friday that investigators have also recovered a cell phone that belonged to the suspect. The encounters happened 10 days after Card purchased the high-powered rifle at a Maine gun store, law enforcement sources said. A shelter in place sign is displayed in Lewiston, Maine, on October 27, 2023, in the aftermath of a mass shooting.

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CNN —For the victims of the mass shooting Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine, it was an ordinary night out. Even on her night off on Wednesday, Asselin was at Just-in-Time, her brother told CNN. He was one the victims lost in the shooting in Maine,” the organization wrote in a Facebook post Thursday. Arthur “Artie” StroutArthur "Artie" Strout Strout family/WBZArthur “Artie” Strout, 42, was at Schemengees during the shooting, his father, Arthur Bernard, told CNN affiliate WBZ. His death has left his family in “shock and profound grief,” his family member Cecile Francoeur Martin told CNN.

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☆ Rugby World Cup final: Inspirational South Africa captain Siya Kolisi chases history against New Zealand
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Patrick Snell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —South Africa and New Zealand will meet on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup final for the first time since 1995. On that occasion, it was tournament host South Africa which won a close fought contest 15-12 to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time. Twenty-four years on from that enduring moment, it was the inspiring Siya Kolisi who led his country to victory in the 2019 final against England, becoming the first Black captain to lead South Africa to World Cup glory. Indeed, his participation in this year’s World Cup is also nothing short of remarkable. South Africa or New Zealand will become the first nation to win the Rugby World Cup four times.

Persons: Webb Ellis, Nelson Mandela, Francois Pienaar, Mandela, Siya Kolisi, Kolisi, Richie McCaw, Jeanne Accorsini, ”, England’s Tom Curry, ” Kolisi, he’d, Curry, Thomas Samson, it’s, “, Unwisely, Sam Whitelock, Whitelock, Ian Foster, we’ve, ” Foster, Samuel Whitelock, Sebastien Bozon, Foster, Barrett, – Scott, Jordie, Beauden –, Will Jordan Organizations: CNN, Rugby, South, Springboks, England, All Blacks, World Rugby, Rugby World, Getty, While New Zealand, Kiwis, South Africa, Blacks, Twickenham, New Zealand, New, Stade de France Locations: South Africa, New Zealand, Africa, Zwide, Port Elizabeth, England, AFP, While New, London, France , New Zealand, France, Zealand, Paris

Before it all collapsed last fall, the cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried was at the center of a global business empire. The 31-year-old mogul started his first company in the San Francisco Bay Area, before moving to Hong Kong and then to the Bahamas, where his FTX cryptocurrency exchange was based until it filed for bankruptcy in November. Along the way, Mr. Bankman-Fried left his mark on luxury homes in Washington and on the Bahamian island of New Providence, and splashed FTX’s logo on a basketball arena in Miami. Mr. Bankman-Fried is now on trial in federal court in Manhattan, where he faces seven counts of wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering.

Persons: Sam Bankman, Fried Organizations: San Francisco Bay Area Locations: San Francisco Bay, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Washington, New Providence, Miami, Manhattan

The Hamas terrorist attack on Israel is reprehensible. Israel is under heavy attack right now by Hamas and taking action to defend itself and its people. Israel has every right to defend itself.”Sen. Jon Tester, Montana Democrat“I strongly condemn the terrorist attacks launched by Hamas against our ally Israel. I will continue to closely monitor the situation.”Sen. Maggie Hassan, New Hampshire Democrat“Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel is nothing short of horrifying. Israel has every right to defend itself from this unjust war.”Sen. Ron Wyden, Oregon Democrat“The terrorist attack on Israel is appalling.

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☆ 95-year-old artist who was evicted from Cape Cod dune shack gets a reprieve
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Marnie Hunter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Artist Salvatore Del Deo and his family are back in the dune shack they’ve occupied and cared for on Cape Cod National Seashore for nearly 80 years. It’s officially known as the Chanel Shack after its original owner, Jeanne “Frenchie” Chanel. A collection of dune shacks make up the Peaked Hill Bars Historic District, where the Chanel Shack is located. The Chanel Shack wasn’t among those for lease, but it could have been part of a future offering. The original Chanel shack dates back to 1942, and Salvatore Del Deo befriended the original owner, “Frenchie” Chanel, several years later.

Persons: Salvatore Del Deo, Romolo Del Deo, Del Deo, Del Deos, “, ”, It’s, Chanel, Jeanne “ Frenchie ” Chanel, Josephine Del Deo, he’s, Romolo Del, –, ” Del Deo, ” Chanel, Frenchie Organizations: CNN, Cape, National Park Service, Department of, Historic Locations: Historic District, Atlantic

☆ The Powerball jackpot is huge, but here are 3 better ways to increase your wealth
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

To be sure, here’s nothing wrong with fantasizing about winning the grand prize, or dropping $5 to $10 to buy lottery tickets or scratch-offs on occasion. In fact, Americans spent nearly $108 billion on lottery tickets last year, according to the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries. If that’s the case for you, why not spend most of your lottery money on experiences you know you like doing now. Make money off your lottery moneyOverall, your odds of winning a Powerball prize of any amount are 1 in 24.9, the lottery says. Think of it this way: Let’s say you spend $35 a week on lottery tickets ($1,820 a year).

Persons: you’d, ”, Tiffany Aliche, ” Aliche, — CNN’s Chris Isidore Organizations: New York CNN, North American Association of State, Provincial, TheBudgetnista.com, Richer Academy Locations: New York

☆ Another government shutdown is looming. Here's what needs to happen so Americans don't face the consequences.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It will continue funding until November 17, at which point another bill is needed to avert a shutdown. The short-term resolution did not include Ukraine aid, a funding sticking point. "They said they were going to support Ukraine in a separate vote. By a vote of 335 to 91 — with 209 Democrats and 126 Republicans voting in favor — the short-term bill passed Congress. Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley, the only Democrat who voted against the resolution, said he did so because it did not include Ukraine funding.

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☆ Even in Death, Dianne Feinstein Breaks the Mold
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Natalie Andrews | Jeanne Cummings | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ US government shutdowns don’t send markets tanking, but the coast is far from clear
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

During the most recent government shutdown in 2019, the S&P 500 rose more than 10%. The S&P 500 on Tuesday logged its lowest close since June and fell below the threshold it passed that same month to enter a new bull run. The S&P 500 has gained 0.5% on average during the month following the end of a shutdown and 1.5% during the period three months after. Meta’s Zuckerberg unveils Quest 3Meta is moving forward in its efforts to dominate the AR world with the new and improved Meta Quest 3, reports my colleague Jennifer Korn. The Meta Quest 2 allows for strictly virtual reality, while the Meta Quest Pro has advanced passthrough cameras for seeing your actual surroundings, but it costs a whopping $1,000.

Persons: shutdowns, ”, Steven Wieting, Goldman Sachs, Jeffrey Roach, Ned Davis, Meta’s Zuckerberg, Jennifer Korn, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeanne Sahadi, Read Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, CNN, Strategas Research Partners, Citi Global Wealth, Reserve, LPL, Fed, Stocks, Ned Davis Research, Meta, Pro, Fortune, Pew Research Center, Pew Locations: United States

☆ Why aren't more women in top business roles? Here's what Americans said
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Pew decided to ask Americans why they think that is and whether they expect more women to occupy top business roles anytime soon. In response to the question, “Why aren’t there more women in top executive business positions?” respondents identified several “major” reasons. Most women (65%) and most Democrats, regardless of gender, (76%) said there are too few women in business leadership. But gender overrode political affiliation when it came to citing views on why more women aren’t at the top in the business world. “Republican and Democratic women are more likely than their male counterparts to say there are too few women in top business leadership positions and to point to certain factors as major obstacles for women,” Pew said.

Persons: it’s, aren’t, ” Pew Organizations: New, New York CNN, Fortune, Pew Research Center, Pew, Republican, Democratic Locations: New York, United States

☆ Gen X isn't financially prepared for retirement
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —Gen Xers are now in their 40s and 50s and account for about a fifth of the US population. And the median amount that Gen X households have in retirement savings — meaning half have less, half have more — is just $40,000. “Retirement savings for Generation X is highly concentrated among the highest earners,” the report notes. Nevertheless, the average Gen X retirement savings balance (nearly $130,000 for individuals and $243,000 for households) suggests that many higher earners may not be saving enough, if those savings are intended to be one’s main source of income in retirement. Also, changes to an existing Saver’s Credit may help lower income Gen Xers.

Persons: Xers, ”, Tyler Bond, Gen Xers, Stark, Rowe Price, —, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, Boomers, National Institute on Retirement Security, Social Security, Social, Fidelity, Vanguard Locations: New York

☆ Employees may get smaller raises in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —US employers are planning smaller pay raises and fewer promotions next year, compared to what they gave this year. Based on their replies, Mercer said compensation budgets for merit increases are expected to grow by an average of 3.5% in 2024, down from 3.8% this year. While the expected pay increases are lower, relative to 2023, they are still higher than they typically were before the pandemic. The expected pay increases for next year reflect “the ongoing tightness of the labor market and low levels of unemployment. “This is a result of off-cycle pay increases, which 59% of employers reported providing in 2023.

Persons: Mercer, won’t, ”, Lauren Mason, ” Mason Organizations: New, New York CNN Locations: New York

☆ Here's what you should know about the new pay disclosure laws
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —New York State is the latest jurisdiction to implement a pay disclosure law that requires employers to list salary ranges for open roles. “We’re seeing a patchwork [of different pay disclosure requirements], which makes it hard for multistate employers to navigate,” said Monica Snyder Perl, a partner at Fisher Phillips. Some laws require employers to disclose ranges just for base pay, but others mandate that information about compensation and benefits be included as well. The impact of the lawsAll the pay disclosure laws are relatively new. Leniency may continue until employers and regulators work out their questions about each jurisdiction’s pay disclosure rules, which are still being interpreted by employment lawyers and, in some cases, being amended by legislators.

Persons: Fisher Phillips, ”, Monica Snyder, headcount, Perl, Washington ” —, it’s, “, ” Perl Organizations: New, New York CNN — New, New York CNN — New York State, New York, New York State, Evergreen State, Colorado —, Society for Human Resource Management Locations: New York, New York CNN — New York, New York State, New York City, Ithaca, Westchester County, Washington State, Washington, Kansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, California

☆ Best places to park your cash in a high-rate environment
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

High-yield online savings accountsThe average annual percentage yield on bank savings accounts was just 0.56%, according to a September 11 survey from Bankrate. But many online, FDIC-insured banks are offering well north of 5% on their high-yield savings accounts. But don’t confuse money market accounts with money market mutual funds. And while money market funds are typically very safe investments, they may have fees and withdrawal restrictions. As of September 19, CDs listed on Schwab.com with durations of three months, six months, nine months, one year and 18 months were all yielding 5.5% or more.

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A series of setbacks in the House on Tuesday pointed to the difficult reality for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the lower chamber, which appears deadlocked amid the latest revolt by House conservatives. Time is running out.”Lawmakers entered the week eager to see progress, after headway was stymied last week by House and Senate conservatives. I think we are well positioned to do that again.”Political Cartoons on Congress View All 237 ImagesBut by Tuesday afternoon, the continuing resolution vote had been scrapped. Indeed, some analysts have noted that for the House conservatives, perhaps armed with the understanding that their demands have little chance of becoming reality, the ultimate goal may be McCarthy’s removal after all. On the other side of the Capitol, where the House-proposed continuing resolution would have no prospects, senators began to express new levels of angst Tuesday, as the funding deadline nears.

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In the book, author Walter Isaacson wrote that a Ukrainian drone submarine attack on Russian warships was disrupted by a disconnect from Starlink, ordered by Musk. Excerpts from the book raised alarm bells in Washington, among NATO allies and in the Ukrainian capital. Musk also argued, as he has in the past, that Ukraine should strike a "truce" with Russia. Musk's "peace plan" argument was shouted down by Ukraine officials, politicians and Putin experts. Earlier in the week, Sen. Warren called for a Congressional probe of Musk and SpaceX.

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☆ Why do we work 9 to 5? The history of the eight-hour workday
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Here is a (highly) abbreviated rundown of how US society settled (so far anyway) on an eight-hour workday. The strike failed … but four years later US Steel reduced its workday from twelve to eight hours.”Pioneering employers — and a six-hour workday — make wavesIn 1926, the Ford Motor Company, under the leadership of Henry Ford, famously instituted an eight-hour-a-day, five-day workweek. Kellogg decided in 1930 to institute six-hour shifts in place of eight-hour shifts, with some reduction in workers’ pay. Kellogg’s move attracted national attention, and soon there was a push to federally legislate a six-hour workday. Hunnicutt interviewed several Kellogg workers about why they returned to a longer workday.

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