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☆ Trump is threatening the press. We should take him seriously — and literally.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Donald Trump said he's planning on suing a newspaper over an election poll he didn't like. It's in keeping with a flurry of recent threats — and suits — Trump has filed against the media. Then there's Donald Trump. And Donald Trump may be the most public figure there is. Perhaps just as important: It's one thing to fight Donald Trump in court when he's a private citizen.

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☆ Meet the Press – December 15, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +53 min

SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM:Yeah, I'm in a good place with Pete, unless something I don't know about comes out. Unless somebody is willing to come forward, I think he's going to get through. If he's, if he’s called to do something, he's going to do it, all the way. So I – I think he's going to have a hard time doing this. He was very clear, “no,” when I asked him should President-elect Trump, his administration, jail the January 6th committee members.

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It’s minting millionaires while potentially harming others — yet everyone, even the losers, seem to be in on the joke. Some believe memecoins are permitted because the Securities and Exchange Commission has never formally categorized bitcoin as a security. And, crucially, many memecoins, including Fartcoin, do not appear able to be legally purchased from U.S. soil on most of the crypto exchanges offering them. In fact, Trump world has already shown signs of accelerating its embrace of cryptocurrencies. Yet there is clearly a dark side to the memecoin world.

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☆ Trump dares Republicans to challenge his playbook on RFK Jr., Gabbard and Patel
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

There was, however, no sighting of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to run the Health and Human Services Department. Will Trump deploy the Hegseth playbook on Gabbard, Patel and Kennedy? Outgoing Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned Friday that anyone seeking Senate confirmation should avoid “appearance of association with” efforts to discredit proven medical cures. President Trump ran on disrupting permanent Washington and having people who are going to view things differently,” he added. Graham, meanwhile, signaled support for Patel, despite the former Capitol Hill staffer’s past vows to purge the FBI and to go after Trump’s political opponents and journalists.

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☆ A real estate investor who bought a property in 2023 for $100,000 less than the listing price shares his top strategy for finding motivated sellers
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

To find deals, Dion McNeeley focuses on how many days a property has been on the market. The 'days on market' strategy helped him negotiate a seller down by $100,000. To do so, he's paying attention to one specific metric: the number of days a property has been on the market. AdvertisementGenerally speaking, the longer a home has been on the market, the more motivated the seller will be. If they don't have to sell, they'll just leave it listed, or they'll take it down and not sell.

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☆ Memecoins like Fartcoin are riding Trump's victory to huge valuations. Experts say it may have only begun
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Rob Wile | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

It's minting millionaires while potentially harming others — yet everyone, even the losers, seem to be in on the joke. For the most part, the greatest risk in trading memecoins, which tend to be based on the lifespan of viral internet memes, is the meme itself fading away from the cultural zeitgeist. Some believe memecoins are permitted because the Securities and Exchange Commission has never formally categorized bitcoin as a security. In fact, Trump world has already shown signs of accelerating its embrace of cryptocurrencies. Yet there is clearly a dark side to the memecoin world.

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Smith & Wesson voluntarily agreed, among other product safety changes, to make magazine disconnects available as an option on all its pistols. “I can’t really go around talking about how there needs to be more gun safety for 25-year-old men who know better,” she said. But in a second interview months later, Skipper said that after talking with NBC News she had come around to the idea that more guns should have magazine disconnects. And law enforcement agencies that previously required magazine disconnects in standard-issue weapons have largely moved to guns without them. Magazine disconnects are “becoming much less common for sure.”Consumers may have moved on, but the deadly accidents have persisted.

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☆ This is the best tax bracket for a Roth IRA conversion, advisors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-13 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Eleganza | E+ | Getty ImagesThe best tax brackets for Roth conversionsWhen crunching the numbers for a Roth conversion, you'll want to consider how the transfer impacts your current tax bracket, according to Tommy Lucas, a certified financial planner and enrolled agent at Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo in Orlando, Florida. If you can stay within the 12% tax bracket or lower, "that's a no-brainer, 99% of the time," he said. "If we can convert and still stay in the 24% bracket or lower, I'm a thumbs up," he said. Weigh rebalancing in lower-income yearsWhen completing a Roth conversion, advisors typically aim to fill a specific tax bracket with income without spilling into the next one. For example, if you're sitting on a large brokerage account with sizable gains, you could leverage your lower tax brackets to rebalance your portfolio, he said.

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☆ You don’t need to be a ‘Silicon Valley entrepreneur' to be rich, financial advisor says. Here's how to retire a millionaire
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-13 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

However, amassing such retirement wealth is within reach for almost anyone — provided they take certain steps, financial advisors say. "You might think that, 'Well, I have to become a Silicon Valley entrepreneur to become rich,'" said Brad Klontz, a financial psychologist and certified financial planner. In fact, you can be a fast-food worker your whole life and amass wealth, said Klontz, a member of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council and the CNBC Global Financial Wellness Advisory Board. Every time you're paid a dollar, save and invest a percentage toward your "financial freedom," Klontz said. Saving such large chunks of one's income is a common thread of the so-called FIRE movement, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early.

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You can calculate this by dividing your closing costs by the amount you're saving on your monthly mortgage payment. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. But now that inflation has decelerated and the Fed has started cutting rates, mortgage rates are expected to ease. This means your entire monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, shouldn't exceed 28% of your pre-tax monthly income.

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☆ Why investors should move out of excess cash in 2025, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-12 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Yields on cash-equivalent investments like money market funds , certificates of deposit and Treasury bills follow the Federal Reserve 's interest-rate moves. A record $6.77 trillion is sitting in money market funds, as of the week ended Dec. 4, according to the Investment Company Institute . Money market funds, with 12-months yields about 5%, averaged around a 7.34% return during that same time period, Alvarado said. Locking in income Investors' portfolios should be tailored to their time horizon and risk profile, Queen said. UBS is also advising investors to shift excess cash into assets that provide higher and more durable sources of income.

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☆ A former Google designer reveals what goes into building its AI models like Gemini
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-12 | by ( Helen Li | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

AdvertisementBusiness Insider spoke with Kento Morita, a former Google Gemini conversation designer and Japanese-American actor and comedian. Morita previously worked on designing conversation flows for Amazon Alexa and Google Gemini, specifically focusing on building a Japanese persona for the AI. Even with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, when you ask it a factual question, it used to say immediately, according to Wikipedia, blah blah blah blah, or according to XYZ, blah blah blah blah. So that kind of distancing language allows us to take less responsibility for the information that's being presented. When Google Gemini and other AI are citing sources, it's still a predictive machine?

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☆ Growing momentum for Cabinet picks who could define Trump’s second term
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

(Hegseth has denied any sexual misconduct and was not charged over a 2017 incident in California). “When voters select a president, they are selecting that president’s vision for a cabinet that will enact his agenda,” Bird wrote. She voted with Trump consistently during his first term and twice voted to acquit him in impeachment trials. Al Drago/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesEach of the picks is on record as vigorously criticizing the departments they were picked to lead. They’ve bought into Trump’s claims that he’s an innocent victim of persecution by the “Deep State” — intelligence agencies, bureaucrats, senior officials and Washington journalists.

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☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Vikings, Seahawks move up, plus breakout player for every team
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +22 min

Sando’s Pick SixLast week: 5Sunday: Beat Atlanta Falcons 42-21Breakout player: Running back Aaron Jones. He had five catches for 82 yards Sunday, and he’s third in receiving yards per game (104.6) since Week 9. Six times this season, he’s had double-digit tackles. He averaged 52.7 yards yards on six punts Sunday. Tennessee Titans (3-10)Last week: 28Sunday: Lost to Jacksonville Jaguars 10-6Breakout player: Wide receiver Nick Westbrook-IkhineThe fifth-year pro has 21 catches this season.

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As inflation cools and the Fed lowers its benchmark rate, mortgage rates are expected to trend down in 2025. 5-Year Mortgage Rate TrendsHere's how 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates have trended over the last five years, according to Freddie Mac data. Mortgage rates are determined by a variety of different factors, including larger economic trends, Federal Reserve policy, your state's current mortgage rates, the type of loan you're getting, and your personal financial profile. But now that inflation has decelerated and the Fed has started cutting rates, mortgage rates are expected to ease. This means your entire monthly mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance, shouldn't exceed 28% of your pre-tax monthly income.

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☆ Climber Tommy Caldwell shares 3 tips on bouncing back after a long injury — from adding protein to cross-training
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In 2022, world-famous climber Tommy Caldwell was feeling great on a climb in Yosemite National Park. "At first, I didn't understand the severity of the injury," Caldwell, 46, told Business Insider. Caldwell climbing the Devil's Thumb in Alaska in "The Devil's Climb." AdvertisementHe cross-trains with biking and light weightsCaldwell riding a bike across the country in "The Devil's Climb." An Achilles tendon injury required rest, and "I tried to actively heal it, which led to more ruptures," he said.

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This Amazon Meta Quest 3S coupon code only works on the 128GB version. Meta Quest 3S Cyber Monday dealsIt's too soon to get a discount on the new Meta Quest 3S hardware, but the discounts on bundled extras are excellent today. Best Value Meta Quest 3S (128GB) $299.00 $473.00 Save 37% The Quest 3S is Meta's most affordable VR headset. View at AmazonMeta Quest 3 Cyber Monday dealsThe full-sized Meta Quest 3 is an odd duck right now. However, we still think you should be eyeing up the Cyber Monday Quest 3S deals above instead.

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☆ Jeffries faces leadership test as Democrats fight for committee posts to battle Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Annie Grayer | Sarah Ferris | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is facing his first big leadership test in the new Trump era as congressional Democrats push for a shakeup in their party’s approach to countering the incoming president. A number of Democrats who were once willing to wait their turn on the leadership ladder have suddenly lost their patience. Two other Democrats are vying to replace Rep. David Scott, who is 79, at the House Agriculture Committee. Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips, whose longshot primary challenge to Biden quickly failed, praised his colleagues for taking on committee leadership. Throughout the impeachment investigation, Jeffries appeared to defer to committee Democrats at every turn and only got involved when needed.

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Freezer cookies are like cookies on demand. So I’m going to do this over a double boiler, which is my preferred method for melting chocolate. The idea is that basically, you have a lower piece that has a little bit of simmering water in it. You should have plenty of coating to get through all three logs, plus probably a little bit left over. Once you have those formed cookies, that’s actually the perfect time to freeze them solid.

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☆ Is a phone for your kid on the holiday shopping list? Read this first
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

This holiday season, many families may be considering giving their children their first device with direct access to the internet and social media. Some experts have advocated delaying access to social media and smart devices for as long as possible. “Parents have an incredible opportunity to be influential in their children’s use of social media,” Everett said. “Parents are very busy these days, and unfortunately, they’ve been given the task of being the guardians of screen time and social media as well. “Parents have tremendous opportunity to be role models for their children and how they use social media and when they put down social media,” Everett said.

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☆ I was an overworked teacher in the US, so I moved to Portugal. I couldn't be happier with my decision.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I sold everything, moved to Portugal, started my own business, and am living my best life. This is what I would dream of on stressful, busy days as a teacher in the US. I've also discovered a new-found love of Portuguese wine. Looking back on my journey, I am incredibly thankful for my decision to take this leap of faith and move years ago. This environment allows me to truly live my best life, appreciate the little things, and find joy every day.

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☆ Trump’s wealthy Cabinet picks will have to divest. But the rules make that a potentially lucrative prospect
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Federal ethics laws require those senior government jobs in the Cabinet and beyond to divest their individual stock holdings, lest anyone be tempted to abuse their position of power to juice their personal investments. “The rule of thumb is, recuse or divest,” said Jordan Libowitz, vice president for communications at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW. “The more complex your assets are, the harder it can be to divest from them. Although the president isn’t subject to conflict of interest laws, most presidents have adhered to them anyway to avoid any appearance of impropriety. Given Trump’s own disregard for ethics rules, it’s not clear how, or even whether, his Justice Department would enforce the criminal conflict of interest laws that his Cabinet picks are subject to.

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A Delta flight attendant slashed a co-worker and hotel security guard after a late night and early morning of heavy, “blacked out” drinking, officials said Wednesday. Smith and “several other coworkers were returning to their” riverfront hotel when he started bickering with the victim, New Orleans police said in a statement. While Smith was booked for attempted murder, defense lawyer Thomas Calogero said his client shouldn’t be charged with that alleged crime once the case reaches prosecutors. Calogero said he highly doubts his client will ever be able to work as a flight attendant again. I mean I’m sure he’s going to lose his job at Delta,” the lawyer said.

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☆ 'Moana 2' has a dramatic ending with a big twist. Here's what it means for the future of the franchise.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

It has big implications for the future of the franchise, including a possible "Moana 3." "Moana 2" follows the titular hero on another adventure at sea, and it concludes with a thrilling ending. And, of course, there's the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), who, by the end of the movie, teams up with Moana. Still under the thumb of Nalo, the mid-credit scene teases that Matangi will be helping Nalo as the god sets out to take on Moana. The scene also teases the return of Tamatoa, the enormous singing crab from the first "Moana" movie.

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If the IRS has questions about your tax returns or wants to perform an audit, you'll probably be asked to produce your tax records. But of course, it is absolutely not recommended that you skip tax filing or intentionally commit fraud on your tax return. Employment tax recordsBusinesses should keep employment tax records, or payroll records, for at least four years after the last completed tax filing. Tips for organizing and storing recordsThe IRS clearly outlines the guidelines around how long you should keep your tax records. When you're ready to get rid of financial documents or tax records, shredding is the best method.

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