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☆ Microsoft's new Windows 11 update comes with energy use and Wi-Fi enhancements
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Windows 11 2024 Update, also known as version 24H2, is meant to boost basic PC functions, such as downloading files over Wi-Fi, compressing documents and managing energy use. So the product enhancements keep coming, before support for the popular Windows 10 ends in October 2025. Microsoft said Thursday that it's starting the process of releasing a broad update to its Windows 11 operating system for PCs. Here are some of the other new capabilities coming to PCs that can run Windows 11 in version 24H2:More energy consumption controls. To do this, open the Settings app, select Time & language.

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☆ Press freedom group warns a Trump victory could embolden attacks on journalists
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Brian Stelter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Next month’s presidential election could make America’s hostile media climate even worse for journalists. That’s the takeaway from a new Committee to Protect Journalists report about the state of press freedom in the US. The Committee to Protect Journalists has historically called attention to journalists being arrested and killed in repressive regimes. According to the US Press Freedom Tracker, assaults on journalists in the US have soared by more than 50% in 2024 compared to last year. The Committee to Protect Journalists said the “corrosive political environment” has intensified safety concerns for journalists – forcing newsrooms to conduct safety assessments, evaluate online threats, and hire extra security.

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☆ Jewish students fear climate of antisemitism on campus stoked by Israel-Hamas war
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

“The idea was that all you need to defend against antisemitism is a table and a couple of Jewish students willing to have a conversation,” he explained. “It was a very difficult time and a lot of Jewish students started to become scared. “Jewish students had a terrible year last year,” Emma Hallali, president of the European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS), an umbrella organization representing 160,000 young people in 36 different countries, told CNN. “The community of Jewish students in Oxford has never been stronger and it’s a really vibrant place to be,” he said. The Union of Jewish Students President Sami Berkoff (left) with Solicitor General Sarah Sackman at a meeting to discuss the concerns of Jewish students.

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☆ NATO's new chief will have to confront threats outside the alliance — and within
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Mark Rutte, incoming secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), during a transition ceremony at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Mark Rutte, the affable and meticulous former Dutch premier, has a daunting task ahead to keep the defense alliance a global force. "As Secretary General, I will work on three main priorities," Rutte said as he took over the reins from Jens Stoltenberg during a handover ceremony in Brussels. "The first is to keep NATO strong and to ensure our defenses remain effective and credible against all threats. U.S. President Donald Trump (L) speaks with Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO as they attend the NATO summit at the Grove Hotel on December 4, 2019 in Watford, England.

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☆ Young Chinese are looking for dupes and cheaper substitutes for everything from Hermès to travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Huileng Tan | Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Chinese consumers are opting for affordable alternatives across various categories to save money. The trend, known as pingti, is driven by economic challenges and is popular among young people. Consumers are finding cheaper substitutes for luxury goods, everyday items, and even healthcare. It's now become a trend in China to save on nearly every consumer category, from luxury goods to everyday consumables to travel, with cheaper substitutes. A Bank of America survey of 1,052 adult Chinese consumers showed weakening consumer sentiment, with 30% of respondents planning to spend more — down from 45% in June.

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☆ Jeremy Grantham's right-hand man Ben Inker warns your 60/40 portfolio is in for a 'lost decade' of negative returns
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The popular 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds has returned double digits annually since 1979. Inker shares the risks of the 60/40 strategy and where he's looking for opportunities. AdvertisementFor decades, the 60/40 strategy has been the gold standard of investing. As a result, the 60/40 portfolio right now is not set up to generate attractive returns. Related storiesInvesting against the grainInstead of the traditional 60/40 portfolio, Inker recommends taking a more flexible approach to different asset allocations.

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☆ This is the cost of carrying too much cash, according to Wells Fargo
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Americans' love affair with cash may be costing them in the long run, according to Wells Fargo. A record $6.42 trillion is sitting in money market funds, as of Wednesday, according to the Investment Company Institute . The seven-day annualized yield on the Crane 100 list of the 100 largest taxable money funds is currently 4.75%. During Fed rate decreases, direct money market investments, like Treasury bills, will absorb the cuts quicker than money market funds. "A long-term risk of relying on money market funds as a sizable allocation is the cash drag over our strategic time horizon," she said.

Persons: Peter Crane, Crane, Michelle Wan, Wan, Wells Fargo, Brian Rehling Organizations: Investment Company Institute, Federal Reserve, Crane Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ These snazzy homes are built in a factory, installed in backyards, and cost as little as $95,000 — take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Villa builds homes to be put in backyards, also known as ADUs, with each unit starting at $95,000. See the factory where its homes are built and some properties already set up in people's backyards. AdvertisementBay Area-based startup Villa sells homes that are built in a factory and then installed in backyards. These homes, called accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, have their own address, separate from the main house they sit near. Take a look inside some of Villa's tiny homes and meet their owners.

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☆ South Korea could give those who watch deepfake porn 3 years in prison or a fine of up to $23K
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

South Korea has passed a law banning the possession and viewing of deepfake porn. The majority of deepfake porn videos online feature South Korean singers and actresses. The new legislation aims to expand on the earlier law by targeting the consumers of deepfake porn, as South Korea grapples with sexually explicit AI-generated content. According to AFP, authorities last month discovered a vast network of these deepfake porn chatrooms, which sometimes targeted school and university staff and students. Security Hero said that in 2023, the total number of deepfake videos online was 95,820, with 98% of those being pornographic in nature.

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☆ America's absurd war on 'organized retail crime'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Amy Martyn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +26 min

Organized retail crime "is not shoplifting," the agency says on its website, "and these crimes are not victimless." AdvertisementOne homeless woman in jail who pleaded guilty to felony organized retail theft tells me she steals out of desperation. Gavin Newsom sent $267 million to cities across California to increase arrests of organized retail crime — and the crackdown has escalated dramatically. Even the guy who says he coined the term "organized retail crime" can't say how much is lost to it. Gavin Newsom has provided California cities with $267 million and signed 10 new bills into law to bolster the prosecution of organized retail crime.

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☆ Why America is looking increasingly powerless as Israel’s war expands
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

And the US has incessantly pushed for a Gaza ceasefire that neither Netanyahu nor Hamas seems to want. For instance, the US and its allies helped repel a massive Iranian missile and drone attack against Israel in April. It has also killed other senior members of the two groups in strikes in Syria, Lebanon, Iran and in Gaza. And pro-Trump Republicans are goading him to go further — at least partly to weaken Biden and his chosen successor, Harris. This is just one of many reasons why Netanyahu is incentivized to expand his war no matter how powerless it makes America look.

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Tim Walz, Harris’ running mate, for applying the state’s tobacco tax to Zyn, a nicotine pouch popular with young men. The ad ends with a pro-Trump influencer telling a Trump rally: “Trump 2024, that’s it. And advisers caution that while they are focused on messaging specifically to reach young men, they see a larger universe of target voters. Getty ImagesOn Saturday, the Harris campaign launched “Athletes for Harris,” highlighting endorsements from 15 NFL Hall of Famers. “The neglect of the issues of men, especially young men, has really been going on for quite a while now, and it’s going to take some serious work to persuade young men that we really do have their backs,” he said.

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Israel’s killing of Hezbollah’s longtime leader has driven home how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has set the agenda in the Middle East in recent months, with a frustrated Biden White House unable to shape events or defuse a spreading conflict in the region. Officials in the Biden administration felt blindsided by the Israeli air strikes Friday in southern Beirut that killed Hassan Nasrallah, and other senior Hezbollah figures, current and former officials say. Follow live updates hereThe Biden administration was so confident in the proposal's success that a senior administration official briefing reporters after its public debut suggested both parties' agreement was a foregone conclusion. American and European officials believed they were moving closer to a possible deal, but then came the television images of a massive plume of smoke rising over southern Beirut. President Joe Biden, Pentagon senior leaders and other senior officials across the administration were infuriated by the timing of the Israeli government operation, U.S. officials said.

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☆ War with Ukraine is the only thing preventing Russia from entering an immediate recession, economists say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Russia would be in a recession by now if it weren't for the nation's hefty war budget, economists told BI. War spending is propping up the economy, which is becoming increasingly overheated, they added. AdvertisementWar may be the only thing keeping Russia's economy afloat. Russia's economy is also being plagued by currency problems, Gorodnichenko said, pointing to Russia's limited access to the dollar as the result of Western sanctions. That will ultimately depend on how long the war in Ukraine — and therefore, spending on the war — will last.

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☆ Austria election results: Freedom Party secures first far-right win since World War II
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Preliminary official results showed the Freedom Party finishing first with 29.2% of the vote and Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s Austrian People’s Party was second with 26.5%. Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders, whose party dominates the Netherlands’ new government, congratulated the Freedom Party on social network X Sunday. Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria poses with supporters, in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, after polls closed in the country's national election. The People’s Party is the far right’s only way into government, and now holds the key to forming any administration. But that looks very unlikely with the Freedom Party in first place.

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Below, we've put together everything you need to know about how to watch the Chiefs vs. Chargers, whether you have cable or are hoping to live stream the game. For updated info on tuning into the entire season, bookmark our how to watch NFL games streaming guide. How to watch Chiefs vs. Chargers in the USThe Chiefs vs. Chargers game kicks off on CBS Sunday at 4:25 p.m. Upgrade to Paramount+ with Showtime for $13/month for 24/7 CBS live streaming abilities and ad-free on-demand content. Check price at DAZNHow to watch Chiefs vs. Chargers from anywhereNFL fans traveling abroad don't need to worry about missing any games.

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☆ Here’s what might be tough to find if there’s a long port strike
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Chris Isidore | Vanessa Yurkevich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

It doesn’t make economic – or logistical – sense to ship many of the goods that come into East Coast ports by alternative ports of entry – or by plane. That means America could see some shortages of chocolate, alcohol, popular fruit, including bananas and cherries, and even certain cars if the strike lasts a long time. A potential strike at this and other ports on the Gulf and East costs could start early Tuesday. And the federation and its members are concerned with how long it will take to recover from even a short strike. And many of those imports come in through East and Gulf coast ports.

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☆ Apple's surprising new AirPods hearing aid feature might actually be a success
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 now feature FDA-approved hearing aid capabilities. The Hearing Aid feature in Apple's AirPods Pro 2 is designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss, and Apple said it can amplify voices, phone calls, and media sounds. So I sought out an expert in the hearing loss community to get a better understanding of whether we should expect Apple's hearing aids to be a hit or miss. The Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 made it legal for the FDA to regulate the sale of hearing aids that don't require a prescription or a trip to the audiologist. As the daughter of a woman who suffers from hearing loss, I've witnessed my mother's denial of her struggles.

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☆ Dirty soda shops want to be the next Starbucks
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

At a local store called Thirst, she tried a classic dirty soda combination: Dr Pepper with coconut cream and a raspberry syrup. Dirty soda is a non-alcoholic drink combined with creams, flavored syrups or fruit. What surprised Myrick the most about dirty soda shops was the sheer quantity of choices. Soda shops will have to continue to make the drinks relevant even once social media moves on, especially with such lofty growth goals. “It’s tough here because the vibe of the soda shops is a drive-through.”

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☆ America’s Greyhound bus stations are disappearing
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“Intercity bus service is critically important for so many people,” said Chicago Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, who has worked to save the station. “I guess I’d have to take the bus (even if the bus station closes) but I’d much rather have this,” Kay said. Terminals sold to investorsA closure in Chicago would accelerate the crisis in intercity bus service in the United States. Milwaukee and Boston, for example, have municipal intercity bus terminals located next to train stations. Chicago Alderman Ramirez-Rosa said that the ultimate goal should be a public intercity bus terminal.

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☆ Austria’s far-right is the frontrunner for Sunday’s elections. How did it get here?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Sophie Tanno | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The FPÖ is known as the grandfather of European far-right parties and pedals an anti-migrant, anti-Islam, Eurosceptic and anti-vaxx agenda. It has held power at a federal level three times, in coalition with other groupings, making it one of just a few far-right parties in Europe to have done so. AFP/Getty ImagesIts political stance changed again when Jörg Haider – the son of former Nazi party members – became leader of the party in 1986. FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl speaks to supporters ahead of European parliamentary elections on June 7. According to Reinhard, the FPÖ is more likely to form a government if it comes second than if it comes first.

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New U.S. tariffs on $18 billion in Chinese goods take effect Friday as trade tensions intensify between the world’s two largest economies. For example, the U.S. imports almost no Chinese EVs, largely because of an existing 27.5% tariff that is now increasing to 100%. Lithium-ion batteries, however, are a different story, accounting for about $13 billion of the $18 billion in affected Chinese goods. Similarly, the U.S. has been increasing its Chinese imports of natural graphite, another crucial component of EVs. “Cheaper Chinese solars and cheaper Chinese EVs can actually take jobs away from a lot of manufacturers in, say, the West.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Trump, Chim Lee, ” Lee, Charles Benoit, “ that’s, Benoit, ”, Biden, Julie Kozack, Lee, it’s Organizations: Economist Intelligence Unit, Biden, China, European, Coalition for, Prosperous, International Monetary Fund, U.S Locations: U.S, Beijing, China, Asia, Southeast Asia, Mexico, Malaysia, Prosperous America

☆ China's ambitions for semiconductor self-sufficiency thwarted by lack of chipmaking tools
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Anniek Bao | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Making the most advanced semiconductors requires cutting-edge lithography scanners to print the small, complex circuit designs onto microchips. But the Dutch government has banned the sale of its most advanced equipment to China. "Recreating advanced lithography systems that took ASML decades to develop and commercialize is a tall order for any individual Chinese company," Triolo said. SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 8, 2023 - Visitors learn about lithography machines at the booth of ASML at the 6th CIIE in Shanghai, China, November 8, 2023. Meanwhile, the U.S. is not only restricting China's access to chips, but trying to boost its own industry thus further widening the technological gap.

Persons: Huai, Leping Huang, ASML, John Lee, Paul Triolo, Triolo, Lee, Camille Boullenois Organizations: Nurphoto, Getty, Huatai Securities, East, West Futures, Technological, China, DGA Group, ., Chips, Semiconductor Industry Association, Boston Consulting Group Locations: HUAI'AN, CHINA, Jiangsu province, China, U.S, . Netherlands, SHANGHAI, Shanghai, Taiwan

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