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☆ When I quit my corporate job, I made many mistakes and almost burned bridges. Here's what you should do instead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Georgie Tzintzis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I wanted to quit my corporate job — and fast. All of this prompted me to quit my job in the worst way possible. My actions created discomfort at the officeLater that day, my boss sent an email to everyone detailing my resignation. Instead, I lied, which any boss would be able to see through, and that created distrust in those last four weeks. I didn't burn any bridges, but there was a sour taste left in both our mouths.

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☆ ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus marries for third time, with ‘Bake Off’ star Sandi Toksvig officiating
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Amarachi Orie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —ABBA legend Björn Ulvaeus has tied the knot for the third time, marrying his partner Christina Sas on Saturday in a ceremony officiated by comedian and ex-“Great British Bake Off” host Sandi Toksvig. “Today on the 21st of September 2024, Björn Ulvaeus married Christina Sas from Herning, Denmark,” a statement posted on the 79-year-old songwriter and guitarist’s Instagram page reads. Former "Great British Bake Off" host Sandi Toksvig married the couple in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ulvaeus married Fältskog in 1971 and Andersson and Lyngstad wed in 1978. Ulvaeus married Lena Kallersjö in 1981 but the pair divorced after 41 years of marriage in 2022, a year after ABBA reunited.

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☆ Fantasy football feud leads to fake bomb threat, international investigation and federal charges, prosecutors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Josh Campbell | Elizabeth Wolfe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Gabriel wrote that the fellow fantasy football player was “headed around Oslo and has a shooting planned with multiple people on his side involved. Law enforcement officers in Norway and the US dedicated five days and hundreds of hours to investigating the threat, prosecutors said. While investigating Gabriel for the international hoax in Norway, prosecutors said they learned that Gabriel emailed another fictitious threat earlier this year – this time to the University of Iowa. In March, Gabriel emailed the university indicating the same fantasy football group member was threatening to “blow up the school,” which Gabriel knew was untrue, prosecutors said. Romero warned in her statement that hoax threats are a crime.

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☆ From Ukraine to Hawaii, associates of Trump assassination attempt suspect say his ‘delusion of grandeur’ and odd behavior left them questioning his mental state
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Isabelle Chapman | Casey Tolan | Curt Devine | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

In one tweet, Routh wrote that “I would like to invite you to Hawaii for vacation. Newsweek Romania journalist Remus Cernea, one of the people listed on the website, told CNN he met Routh in Kyiv’s Maidan Square in June 2022. Tracy Fulk, a Greensboro police officer at the time, told CNN that the incident started when she pulled Routh over for a traffic stop. Audrey McAvoy/APA Hawaiian man who gave Routh’s company a bad review on Facebook told CNN he was unsettled by Routh’s response to the criticism. “We must push forward with logical leadership that supports the ones that wish to accomplish great things,” Routh wrote in one post.

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☆ Australian Olympian 'Raygun' went viral for her breakdancing moves. Now, she's defending them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Gunn's time on the Olympic stage, however, was short-lived. The article examined how institutionalization in the Olympic games would impact the Australian breaking scene. Her now-husband, Samuel Free, introduced her to breaking in 2008 while they were at university, Gunn told The Sydney Morning Herald. Rachael "Raygun" Gunn competing at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Advertisement(Raygun's full performances — and the rest of the 2024 Olympic events — are available to replay on Peacock.)

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☆ When Trump attacks Harris’ racial identity, these Americans say it’s personal
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Catherine E. Shoichet | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

“Is she Indian or is she Black?” Trump said, falsely claiming his political rival for the presidency “happened to turn Black” a few years ago. Webb, Harris and more than 33 million other multiracial Americans are, by some measures, part of the nation’s fastest growing demographic group. And for many of them, former President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on Harris’ identity feel particularly personal. I don’t say I’m a Black woman. See how that works.”Anthony McDowell shared this photo of his family on Facebook after hearing Trump's recent remarks questioning Harris' racial identity.

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☆ Best Amazon back-to-school supplies 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Is A Contributing Editor At Nbc Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

SKIP AHEAD Classroom supplies | Lunch boxes, water bottles and backpacks | Dorm essentials | TechThe best back-to-school supplies from AmazonTo curate a list of the best back-to-school supplies from Amazon, we focused on items that have been recommended to us previously by experts or with a minimum of a 4.0-star average rating. Classroom supplies for back-to-schoolThese notebooks, which have a 4.7-star average rating from over 2,500 reviews on Amazon, come in a set of 6. This pack of pens has a 4.7-star average rating from over 43,000 reviews on Amazon. This case has a 4.7-star average rating from over 12,675 reviews on Amazon. Look no further than this model from Texas Instruments, which has a 4.7-star average rating from 2,556 reviews on Amazon.

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It’s rare for Russian criminal hackers to land in U.S. prisons and even rarer for them to get out early. But two of the eight Russians released in Thursday’s prisoner swap with the U.S. are seasoned cybercriminals. It is believed to be the first time the U.S. has released international hackers in a prisoner exchange, according to cybercrime experts and a review conducted by NBC News. The two convicted Russian hackers, Vladislav Klyushin and Roman Seleznev, are in their early 40s. Natalia Kolesnikova / AFP - Getty ImagesThat was true for the men released Thursday.

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Margin trading, aka buying on margin, is the practice of borrowing money from your stock broker to buy stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other market securities. But keep in mind that margin trading amplifies losses just as it does for profits. Advantages of margin tradingWhile it may seem that margin trading means bigger profits, that's not technically true. Dangers of margin tradingUsing leverage to increase investment size, as margin trading does, is a two-edged sword. But provided that you fully understand the risks and costs, margin trading could increase your profits and return on your investments.

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☆ The USWNT kicks off in France as a team in transition – and one that’s looking to make a point
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“We want to make this environment comfortable, but also know, you know, what the standard is – you’re here for a reason,” said Lindsey Horan, the midfielder who serves as the team’s captain. And we want to get back to being the best in the world.”“So, we need those players. It was arguably Hayes’ first tough decision as the manager of the women’s team after coming on board in late 2023 following a successful decade-plus at Chelsea FC in London. Even still, she is finding it easier than anticipated to get her team to come together. I cannot finish the ball for players, but I can certainly coach to put players in positions.”

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☆ Pornhub is awash in lawsuits. Unverified videos still on the site could bring even more, says the author of the new book 'Takedown.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

AdvertisementPornhub, launched in 2007 and based in Montreal, lets users upload amateur and professional porn videos in much the same way users upload to YouTube. "Performers" remain unverified in many thousands of pre-2024 videos, including those that pop up from search terms involving teens and violence, Mickelwait told Business Insider. Lawsuits and monitoringAn ever-growing number of lawsuits by some 300 plaintiffs allege the site knowingly profited from videos of their abuse. An excerpt from a federal judge's November order granting class-action status to one of dozens of Pornhub lawsuits. AdvertisementMost recently, she said, she reported to state authorities the Pornhub video showing a woman shouting in pain and asking not to be filmed.

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☆ The Secret Service is being held to an impossible standard, says a former royal bodyguard
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The former president praised the Secret Service agents who piled in when a gunman opened fire at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Simon Morgan, a security expert and former bodyguard to the British royal family, said the criticism of the Secret Service hasn't been entirely fair. Secret Service agents were unfairly judged, Morgan saidMorgan cautioned members of the public with "limited knowledge" to think twice before commenting. "The only people who can comment on what happened are those Secret Service agents," Morgan said. But according to a local law enforcement officer and the Butler County sheriff, law enforcement weren't aware that he also had a gun.

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View at AmazonThere are even more options for Prime Day Apple Watches, and Prime Day iPads still available in our other guides. For an extensive breakdown divided up by size, see our full roundup of Prime Day TV deals. View at AmazonThere are even more sleep deals where those came from — check out our roundups of the best Prime Day mattress deals and Prime Day pillow deals. Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to buy Prime Day deals? Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with the main difference being that Amazon is the only participating retailer.

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Prime Day TV dealsThis Prime Day, we're seeing some of the biggest price drops of the year on top TV models from our favorite brands. Prime Day laptop dealsLaptops go on sale year-round, but Prime Day is traditionally the best time of year to make a purchase. Prime Day mattress dealsMattresses go on sale several times a year, but few sales offer as lucrative mattress discounts as Prime Day. Prime Day Amazon device dealsDuring Prime Day, many of the best Amazon devices see their lowest prices ever. Prime Day travel dealsSummer travel is underway, and so are the best Prime Day deals on luggage and backpacks.

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☆ As an only child, caring for my aging parents solo is a burden — but it's forced me to get better at asking for help
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Rebecca Strong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I've become used to hearing responses like these when people find out I'm an only child. As I get older and my parents' health declines, I've had to get better at asking for help. It's not just physical health problems that I have to help my parents navigate solo, either. AdvertisementWhile the idea of experiencing motherhood is exciting to me, I also know that raising a child is a massive responsibility. And I'm not sure if I can manage that responsibility when I'm already caring for my parents — even with my husband sharing half the work.

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☆ Biggest risks of using gen AI like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Apple Intelligence in your private life
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Many consumers are enamored with generative AI, using new tools for all sorts of personal or business matters. From OpenAI's ChatGPT to Google's Gemini to Microsoft Copilot software and the new Apple Intelligence, AI tools for consumers are easily accessible and proliferating. How is your information used and how might it be used? If you're entering a confidential document, the AI model now has access to it, which could raise all sorts of concerns. Set a short retention period for generative AI for searchConsumers might not think much before they seek out information using AI, using it like they would a search engine to generate information and ideas.

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☆ Samsung’s AI-powered foldable phones get slimmer, thinner, pricier
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Samsung’s latest generation of foldable phones aim to draw in traditional phone users with the help of artificial intelligence. The new Galaxy Z Fold starts at $1,899.99, up $100 from last year, and is available in silver, pink and navy. Meanwhile, the Z Flip starts at $1,099.99 (also $100 more than last year) and comes in silver, yellow, blue and mint. Samsung’s foldable line occupies between 80% and 85% of the market share. But those same people might prefer to sleep with a smart ring on their finger rather than a smartwatch on their wrist.

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Learn moreSamsung announced its new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable phones on July 10, which the company claims are the most durable Galaxy Z series devices yet. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: FeaturesThe Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a large cover screen that lets you do more without having to unfold the phone. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderThe Galaxy Z Flip 6 carries over the larger 3.4-inch cover screen from the previous generation, one of the best upgrades to the Galaxy Z Flip series. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: FeaturesThe Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 7.6-inch tablet display. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6: Specs

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☆ Some workers say they're still 'coffee badging,' or swiping into work to show their faces before quickly returning home
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewMonths after "coffee badging" was coined, some workers are still using the move to avoid having to work from the office … sort of. They're still going to the office, it's true; they're just not spending much time there. The continued practice of coffee badging highlights the resistance some companies are facing as they attempt to increase office attendance after shifting to hybrid or fully in-person attendance. Business Insider previously reported that Dell, meanwhile, is implementing a color-coded system to grade office attendance for hybrid workers. Are you coffee badging at work, or do you have another work story to share?

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☆ Microsoft's Surface Pro is fine, but it isn't the AI device to change personal computing
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Among the first of the devices — called Copilot+ PCs — to hit the market is a Surface Pro convertible tablet. If you join video calls, you can open the Settings app on the Surface Pro Copilot+ PC and turn on an option called Eye Contact. A standard Surface Pro Keyboard that magnetically snaps onto the bottom of the Surface Pro sells for $139.99, and if you'd also like a model with Microsoft's Slim Pen stylus, you'll pay $279.99. I didn't find the accessory to be a big upgrade from the good old Surface Pro Keyboard. Jordan Novet | CNBCWhat's badThe biggest AI feature coming to this new Surface Pro and other Copilot+ PCs isn't available yet.

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☆ Opinion: Bosses are striking back at workers who use mouse jigglers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Opinion Jeff Yang | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Especially the last bit: Corporate America is obsessed with ensuring their employees are staying productive when they’re working remotely, away from the gimlet eyes of management. It’s easy to imagine the types of pretend productivity gadgets these employees might have used: “mouse jigglers,” gizmos with a questionable name that make random, small motions of a mouse or touchpad. And Wells Fargo’s crackdown on these gadgets is just the latest attempt by big business to rein in perceived slacking by remote employees. That perceptual gap reflects a vast and growing mutual distrust between workers and employers in America. They’re how workers are battling back against boardroom Big Brother, in a technological arms race that’s only getting wilder as devices get more sophisticated.

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☆ Hate Apple’s ‘By the Seaside’ alarm tune? You’re not alone
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Then Apple’s “By the Seaside” alarm sound went off. Moktan chose the jaunty, cheerful tune available as a ringtone and alarm on many of Apple’s devices, thinking that the song’s easygoing melody would make waking up a peaceful experience. Gyaltsen Moktan, a 26-year-old English teacher in Tokyo, says that "By the Seaside" reminds him of horror movie music. Courtesy Gyaltsen Moktan“By the Seaside” is perhaps Apple’s most polarizing alarm and ringtone, evoking comparisons to nails on a chalkboard, the word “moist” and screaming children on a plane. Boston Flake, a 15-year-old high school student in Utah, is in a love-hate relationship with the controversial alarm tune.

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☆ The rise of STEM influencers: 3 top takeaways from a conference that serves as an annual science fair for YouTubers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

All of this, and more, took place last week at Open Sauce, the annual STEM conference for makers and content creators. It also featured three large exhibit halls filled with unique inventions created by students, engineers, makers, and content creators. The conference offered sessions from dozens of YouTube's top STEM creators, including Osman, Adam Savage, Mark Rober, Astro Alexandra, and Nile Red. Related storiesHere are three key takeaways from this year's Open Sauce:YouTuber and engineer Mark Rober on stage at Open Sauce. Some industry attendees said Open Sauce felt similar to the early days of VidCon, the largest annual creator industry conference, because of its smaller, community feel.

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☆ Wells Fargo fired a dozen people accused of faking keyboard strokes
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

See here: Wells Fargo this week disclosed that it had fired more than a dozen employees for “simulation of keyboard activity,” Bloomberg reported, citing filings to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. In other words, they were faking work, perhaps with the kind of mouse jiggler that you can buy online for $20. At any rate, some bankers over at Wells Fargo seem to have gotten caught last month. “And that’s a symptom of a much larger problem.”In Wells Fargo’s case, managerial mistrust would be understandable, given the bank’s history. Since then, Wells has been trying to reform its own internal culture while trying to repair its brand.

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☆ Wells Fargo fired employees accused of faking work. It shows some bosses are cracking down on disengagement.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWells Fargo's decision to fire reportedly more than a dozen workers it accused of faking work shows some bosses are done tolerating disengaged employees. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Related storiesThe filings, however, do not say whether the fired employees were allegedly faking work from home. Wells Fargo states on its website that many of its corporate workers are eligible to work hybrid roles. Only about one in three full- and part-time workers reported being engaged in the first quarter of 2024, according to Gallup.

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