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☆ How to get Google's free dark web report to see if your personal info is floating around the corners of the internet
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Google will offer its dark web report for free starting in late July. Previously a Google One feature, the report looks for data tied to you from past data breaches or hacks. Users can access the report via Google's "Results about you" tool to monitor and remove data. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementGoogle is making its dark web report, which monitors data breaches, free for users starting late July.

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watch nowHousing inflation has remained stubbornly high even as inflation in the broad U.S. economy has cooled significantly from peak levels during the pandemic era. At a high level, "shelter" inflation is a measure of U.S. rental prices, said Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist at the National Association of Realtors. Why CPI shelter inflation has fallen slowlyThe pullback in shelter inflation has been slower than expected, economists said. How the CPI reflects homeownershipThe shelter inflation index is meant to measure the average cost of housing in the U.S. economy, J.P. Morgan's Seydl said. "When it comes to the CPI, [shelter] does not mean the cost for homes for purchase," said the NAR's Lautz.

Persons: Joe Seydl, Jessica Lautz, Olivia Cross, We've, Jerome Powell, Selma Hepp, Morgan's Seydl, Powell, Seydl Organizations: Morgan Private Bank, Housing, National Association of Realtors, of Labor Statistics, Capital Economics, Finance, Federal, CoreLogic, BLS, Olivia Cross North, Capital, CPI Locations: North America, U.S, Olivia Cross North America

☆ Tesla could benefit if Trump returns to the White House
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Wedbush analysts note a Trump presidency may hurt the EV sector but benefit Tesla. Higher Chinese tariffs could limit competition, giving Tesla an edge in the US EV Market. Overall, Wedbush writes that Trump's presidency would be an overall negative for the industry. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . According to a note to investors from Wedbush analysts, Trump's possible return to the White House could be a good thing for Tesla.

Persons: Trump, Tesla, Wedbush, Trump's, — Organizations: Market, Service, Elon, Business

☆ Read Intuit CEO's message announcing over 1,000 layoffs due to performance — but the company is hiring 1,800 in areas like AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Intuit's CEO wrote in an email to staff that 1,050 of 1,800 cut employees didn't meet expectations. The company is moving forward with a reorganization plan to focus on "key growth areas" like AI. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "We've significantly raised the bar on our expectations of employee performance," the CEO wrote in the email included in an SEC filing. CEO Sasan Goodarzi added in the email that the company believes the staff would find more success elsewhere, the report said.

Persons: —, We've, Sasan Goodarzi Organizations: Service, Intuit, SEC, Business

☆ Gen Zers are willing to buy fixer-upper homes. Some already regret the decision, new report finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

About one in five Gen Zers, or 22%, say a lack of affordable starter homes poses as a barrier towards homeownership, according to a new report. Some believe fixer-upper homes might be the answer to the issue. More than half, 57%, of Gen Zers polled said they are willing to put an offer on a fixer-upper, according to a new report by Clever Real Estate. The site surveyed 1,000 Gen Z adults 18 and older; 126 were homeowners and the remaining 874 do not own a home. To that point, of the 40% of Gen Z homeowners who did buy a fixer-upper, about 27% regret it, the report found.

Persons: Gen Zers, Jaime Dunaway, Seale, Marine Sargsyan Organizations: Finance, Marine

☆ Elon Musk gives an update on Neuralink's brain-chip business. These are 5 things you can expect in the near future.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewElon Musk wants "to give people superpowers," according to a livestream Neuralink update broadcast on X Wednesday. The CEO took the moment to provide an overview of what's been done and give his future projections about the brain chip. The chip contains an array of tiny wires that fan out into the patient's brain. Neuralink's first patient, Noland Arbaugh, received the brain chip in January and has since said it improved his life. Musk started off the livestream by saying the second Neuralink patient is expected to receive an implant in the next week or so.

Persons: —, Elon, Neuralink's, Noland Arbaugh, Musk, Neuralink Organizations: Service, Business, Optimus, Bloomberg

☆ Biden Announces Tariffs on Chinese Metals Routed Through Mexico
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Ana Swanson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Biden administration took steps on Wednesday to prevent China from circumventing American tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum by routing those imports through Mexico. The administration said it would impose tariffs on imports of Mexican metals that are partially made in China. American officials said the move would close a trade loophole that has allowed cheap, state-subsidized Chinese metals to circumvent existing U.S. tariffs. The United States will now impose a 25 percent tariff on Mexican steel that is melted or poured outside of North America before being turned into a finished product. Previously, that steel would have entered the country duty free.

Persons: Biden, Lael Brainard Organizations: White, Economic Council Locations: China, Mexico, United States, North America, Mexican, Belarus, Iran, Russia

☆ Elon Musk just dodged a $500 million bullet
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewElon Musk and his company X, formerly Twitter, just got out of a $500 million in severance pay lawsuit for now, according to a Tuesday court ruling. They argued the company failed to properly compensate over 6,000 laid-off employees under rules set by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The judge noted in her ruling that the company told employees after Musk took over that laid-off employees would get cash payouts. AdvertisementThe company told employees after Musk took over that laid-off employees would get cash payouts, according to the ruling. Several lawsuits have been filed regarding Musk's takeover of X and insufficient severance pay awarded to laid-off employees — and they're ongoing.

Persons: —, Elon Musk, Courtney McMillian, Ronald Cooper, Sanford Heisler Sharp, Trina Thompson, Musk, McMillian, Cooper Organizations: Service, Northern District of, Twitter, Business, BI, Musk's Locations: Northern District, Northern District of California, London, Boulder , Colorado

☆ Greece responds to backlash after introducing a 6-day workweek
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe Greek government responded to backlash about its new six-day workweek policy and said the regulation doesn't change the current workweek, according to a CNBC report published Tuesday. "It is important to note that this new regulation does not in any way affect the established 5-day/40-hour working week mandated by Greek law, nor does it establish a new 6-day working week," Greek Minister of Labour and Social Security Niki Kerameus told CNBC. AdvertisementBut Kerameus said the extra working day is only applicable in situations of increased workload, the report said. Employees who work the extra hours will see a 40% jump in pay for that time. Kerameus said the law also provides more protection for workers, like guaranteed days off, set working hours, and measures to prevent wrongful termination, the report said.

Persons: —, Niki Kerameus, Kerameus Organizations: Service, CNBC, Labour, Social, Business, Employees, European Union Locations: Europe

☆ Tesla's rumored 'Night Curfew' and speed limiters sound like a dream for parents
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewIt sounds like Tesla parents are going to love an upcoming software update — although their teenagers may resent it. The update includes new parental controls, with a range of features that can be enabled with a vehicle PIN, the reports said. That reportedly includes something called "Night Curfew," which could make it easier for Tesla parents to enforce their teenagers' bedtimes. If and when "Night Curfew" and the other parental controls are released publicly, they'll add to the other features that help Teslas stand out from other cars. AdvertisementWhile the new features may soothe some parents' concerns about their teen's driving, Tesla has made headlines in the past with incidents involving children.

Persons: —, Tesla Organizations: Service, Business, Tesla, National, Traffic Safety Administration

☆ U.S. Creates High-Tech Global Supply Chains to Blunt Risks Tied to China
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Edward Wong | Ana Swanson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

If the Biden administration had its way, far more electronic chips would be made in factories in, say, Texas or Arizona. Those places may not be the first that come to mind when people think of semiconductors. But administration officials are trying to transform the world’s chip supply chain and are negotiating intensely to do so. The core elements of the plan include getting foreign companies to invest in chip-making in the United States and finding other countries to set up factories to finish the work. Officials and researchers in Washington call it part of the new “chip diplomacy.”

Persons: Biden, ” Locations: Texas, Arizona, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Kenya, United States, Washington

☆ I flew on a major airline's Pokémon-themed plane. The unforgettable experience didn't cost extra — and it came with souvenirs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Andrew Chen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

During my flight on the Pikachu Jet NH, I found themed music, cups, and crew uniforms. The special onboard touches and free souvenirs made it a unique and memorable flight. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But amid Boeing delivery delays and high operating costs, some airlines may just have a leg up because of fun collaborations and unique flights. By partnering with Pokémon Air Adventures, major Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) offers themed flights only a few airlines have.

Persons: — Organizations: All Nippon Airways, Service, Pokémon, ANA, Business Locations: Taipei, Tokyo

☆ This Gen Xer thought he was too old to work at Google. Then he landed a $320,000 job at the tech giant without applying.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But a few months ago, Boardman was working at Boston Consulting Group and had taken the tech giant on as a client. But he was also surprised by the offer, as he thought he was too old to be taken on by a company like Google. Related storiesBut it's still possible to get a Big Tech job at a later stage, as Boardman proves. Boardman suggests networking throughout your career and attending professional events to make connections and get to know the people at companies you're applying to. AdvertisementDon't get complacentBoardman didn't stumble into a job at Google — he's been working for this moment his whole career.

Persons: —, Mark Boardman, Boardman, he'd, it's, pigeonhole, who's, he's, That's Organizations: Service, Google, Business, Boston Consulting Group, —, Big Tech, US, Labour, Companies Locations: London

☆ The average wedding costs well over $30,000. Some couples are having 'micro weddings' instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Vanessa Acosta marries Sam Roberts in their backyard in Pasadena, California, on May 25, 2024. Courtesy: Vanessa AcostaLast year, Vanessa Acosta and Sam Roberts found their dream venue for a black-tie wedding. Why micro weddings are becoming appealingVanessa Acosta and Sam Roberts pose together on a street in California. Courtesy: Vanessa AcostaThe average cost of a wedding ceremony and reception in 2023 was $35,000, according to The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study. The average guest count at weddings has been declining since 2006, when the average was about 184 people, according to data from The Wedding Report.

Persons: Vanessa Acosta, Sam Roberts, Acosta, Roberts, Allison Cullman, Zola, Shane McMurray, McMurray, Vanessa, Sam, Vanessa acosta, Lauren Kay Organizations: Finance, CNBC Locations: Pasadena , California, California, U.S, Cullman

☆ Why your checking account may no longer be free
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Chase Bank's boss warned that new federal fee caps could make everyday banking more expensive. Marianne Lake said the bank is planning to pass the pain of their lost profits on to customers. Some new costs may be placed on now-free services like checking accounts and financial tools. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Chase Bank's, Marianne Lake, — Organizations: Service, Chase Bank, Wall Street, Business

☆ Video: Hear Ana Navarro’s advice to Democrats as some call for Biden to step aside
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Ontaria Woods | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ She interviewed for 15 AI roles before landing a Microsoft offer. It made her realize how the job market has changed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read preview29-year-old Supreet Kaur has interviewed at 15 companies over the last few months, and just received an offer from Microsoft. She said the job market for AI roles has changed drastically since she was on the hunt about two years ago. While Big Tech CEOs are fighting over AI talent, some candidates are fighting for a spot in the increasingly competitive job market. If you're looking for a job in AI, Kaur said these are the four key things you need to know. "The best way to look for a job is when you don't need a job," Kaur said.

Persons: —, Supreet Kaur, Morgan Stanley, Kaur, Google's, BNY Mellon Organizations: Service, Microsoft, Business, Big Tech, Summit New Locations: Summit New York, York

☆ Romance scams cost consumers $1.14 billion last year. It's a 'more insidious' fraud, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Cybercriminals are targeting wealth accounts by tapping into a victim's emotions. Consumers lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Median losses per person amounted to $2,000, the highest reported losses for any form of imposter scam, the FTC found. "Romance scams tend to be some of the more insidious because they prey on emotions," Kitten said. "They know the different emotional trigger points that we all have, and that's when they strike," Payton added.

Persons: Tracy Kitten, Kitten, Taylor, Theresa Payton, Payton Organizations: Strategy, Research, Consumers, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Netflix, Finance, White House, Fortalice Solutions

☆ You'll get a rejection email with feedback if you don't get hired at this company
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Peter Berg, founder of Forward, a consulting firm that hires globally remote engineers for startups, wants to change that. About a month ago, Berg announced that Forward would provide data and context to every applicant once a role is closed. Berg told Business Insider that Forward does its best not to waste people's time during the application or interview process through lengthy exams or assignments. Melissa Bashur told BI that the insight she received allowed her to better understand the current job market. He also said individual contributors who don't have experience with hiring tend to be more in the dark about the process.

Persons: —, Peter Berg, Berg, it's, Melissa Bashur, Bashur, they're Organizations: Service, Business, LinkedIn

☆ Google employees react to facial-recognition security being tested at one of its campuses
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewGoogle is testing a new security system that uses facial-recognition technology at its campus in Kirkland, Washington — and early reaction from Google employees in the US is mixed. The interior security cameras collect facial data and are designed to help prevent unauthorized individuals from entering Google's campus, the company said. Google said its security team uses the data to identify people who may pose a security risk. After news of the system was first reported by CNBC, Business Insider talked to Google employees at various campuses to find out what they thought about the change. A Google spokesperson said there were no known plans in place to use the security system for attendance tracking.

Persons: —, Kirkland , Washington —, Kirkland, it's, they've, Chris Rackow Organizations: Service, Google, Business, CNBC, Kirkland, Google's, Amazon, National Labor Relations Board, YouTube Locations: Kirkland , Washington, Google's, Kirkland, New York, San Francisco, Google's New York, Sunnyvale, San Bruno , California, Mountain View , California

☆ Jeff Bezos is cashing out billions in Amazon shares — again
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jeff Bezos filed a plan to sell 25 million Amazon shares worth nearly $5 billion on Tuesday. Bezos' move follows Amazon stock hitting a record of $200.43 and a $2 trillion market cap last week. Bezos, the world's second-richest person, still holds over 900 million Amazon shares. AdvertisementJeff Bezos is cashing out some of his Amazon shares as the stock hit an all-time high this week. The Amazon cofounder filed a notice with the SEC to sell 25 million Amazon shares worth close to $5 billion on Tuesday.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Bezos, — Organizations: Service, Amazon, SEC, Business

☆ This company sends rejection feedback emails to every job applicant. It's made a big difference.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Peter Berg, founder of Forward, a consulting firm that hires globally remote engineers for startups, wants to change that. About a month ago, Berg announced that Forward would provide data and context to every applicant once a role is closed. Berg told Business Insider that Forward does its best not to waste people's time during the application or interview process through lengthy exams or assignments. One woman posted on LinkedIn about the experience and said Forward offered her the "BEST" rejection letter. Melissa Bashur told BI that the insight she received allowed her to better understand the current job market.

Persons: —, Peter Berg, Berg, it's, Melissa Bashur, Bashur, they're Organizations: Service, Business, LinkedIn

☆ U.S. Awards $504 Million for ‘Tech Hubs’ in Overlooked Regions
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Madeleine Ngo | Ana Swanson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Biden administration awarded $504 million on Tuesday to a dozen projects across the country in a bid to transform communities that had been overlooked in the past into technological powerhouses. The grants will fund “tech hubs” that aim to bolster the production of critical technologies in regions including western Montana, central Indiana, South Florida and upstate New York. The hubs are meant to accelerate the growth of advanced industries in the United States, such as biomanufacturing, clean energy, artificial intelligence and personalized medicine. Proponents say the projects will help create “good-paying” jobs and tap into underutilized pools of workers and resources across the country. The idea of spreading technology funding beyond Silicon Valley helped the legislation win broader support from lawmakers representing parts of the country that were eager to benefit.

Organizations: Biden Locations: Montana, Indiana, South Florida, New York, United States, Silicon Valley

Japan's two largest commercial airlines are toughening their stances against travelers who verbally or physically abuse airline staff. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways updated their websites Friday with "customer harassment" policies, in the wake of rising instances of front-line worker abuse occurring across industries in Japan. "This has placed a significant burden on our employees, leading to cases where some have been forced to take leave," she said. Japan Airlines' policy also mandates airline staff to undergo harassment training — employees will be provided manuals detailing how to quickly and appropriately respond to "malicious" behavior. Both airlines' policies state that travelers who harass employers will be issued a warning, after which consequences can include denial of boarding and police involvement.

Persons: ANA's Yoshiko Miyashita Organizations: Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, CS, Nikkei Asia Locations: Japan

Klaus Vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesAlthough the unemployment rate has spent 30 months at or below below 4% — a near record — not everyone who wants a job has one. Others, alternatively, are well-qualified but often younger candidates who are struggling to find positions, comprising a contingent of "new unemployables," according to a recent report by Korn Ferry. 'NEETS' feel 'left out and left behind'Still, some young adults in the U.S. are neither working nor learning new skills. In 2023, about 11.2% of young adults ages 15 to 24 in the U.S. were considered as NEETs, according to the International Labour Organization. In other words, roughly one in 10 young people are "being left out and left behind in many ways," Bustamante said.

Persons: Klaus Vedfelt, Korn, Alí Bustamante, Bustamante, that's, Biden's, Julia Pollak, Pollak, David Ellis, Korn Ferry Organizations: Digitalvision, Worker Power, Economic Security, Roosevelt Institute, U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics, International Labour Organization, Finance, Here's, Trump, Employers, National Association of Colleges Locations: New York City, U.S

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