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☆ Trump looms over Biden’s final meeting with Xi in Peru
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Kevin Liptak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

In the end, looking backward may be more productive for Biden and Xi than trying to predict what’s next for their two nations. Biden administration officials acknowledge they have little insight into what a notoriously unpredictable leader might be planning. What Biden can do, they argue, is reiterate to Xi the value of maintaining communication, even amid the expected contention. A key counterweight could be Biden’s legacyHow Trump confronts those threats is not something he’s discussed at great length, at least as a candidate. It’s also an area his aides believe could — and should — be continued by the incoming Trump administration, though acknowledging they have little to go on when it comes to the president-elect’s intentions.

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☆ Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by Inauguration Day, says crypto expert—what a Trump Presidency could mean for digital assets
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"A Kamala presidency would have meant the same exact things for crypto and digital assets in four years' time as a Trump presidency," Brokate says. Part of crypto's upward price momentum stems from investor optimism in what a Republican-controlled government could mean for digital assets, Brokate says. But forward-looking investors say that the current market for crypto is barely scratching the surface of potential investor demand. That is, crypto advocates say, if the U.S. government provides a clearer regulatory framework for financial institutions to market and sell crypto and other digital assets to customers. Ideally, crypto enthusiasts say, the U.S. would eventually establish regulatory frameworks similar to the one that exists in Europe known as MiCA — Markets in Crypto Assets.

Persons: Kamala, Trump, Brokate, Federico Brokate, bitcoin, Geoff Kendrick, Andy Baehr, hasn't, Baehr Organizations: Republican, Trump, Crypto, CNBC Locations: U.S, Europe

☆ Bitfinex hacker sentenced to five years in prison for bitcoin money laundering scheme
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A man whose 2016 hack of Bitfinex drained nearly 120,000 bitcoin from that cryptocurrency exchange was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for a money laundering scheme that he and his wife pulled off to hide the swiped crypto. The value of that bitcoin at the time of the Bitfinex cyberattack was just $70 million when it was stolen by Ilya Lichtenstein. Lichtenstein, 35, and his wife, Heather Rhiannon Morgan, pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy in federal court in Washington, D.C., in August 2023, about 18 months after their arrest. It was at that plea hearing that Lichtenstein first publicly admitted that he had been the hacker of Bitfinex. With credit for good behavior, which is standard in the federal penal system, Lichtenstein could be released from prison in less than two years.

Persons: cyberattack, Ilya Lichtenstein, Lichtenstein, Heather Rhiannon Morgan, Morgan Organizations: Washington , D.C Locations: Washington ,, Washington

☆ Nearly 216,000 job seekers had their personal data left unsecured on a tech recruiter's database, a security researcher says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lloyd Lee | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's unclear if any unauthorized parties accessed the exposed data. AdvertisementFowler on Monday published his security report indicating that Alltech left its database of job candidate information unsecured without a password. That left the personal identifying information of about 216,000 tech job candidates exposed. It's unclear why Alltech collected job seekers' Social Security or passport information. Fowler said job candidates should be "skeptical" of recruiters who ask for personal information as a condition of applying for a job.

Persons: —, Jeremiah Fowler, Fowler, Alltech, hasn't, Justin Miller, Miller Organizations: Service, Security, Alltech Consulting, Business, LinkedIn, Secret Service, University of Tulsa, Social, lloydlee Locations: New Jersey

☆ 3 work problems HR can't solve for you, from an HR professional
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Alyshia Hull | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

While HR departments can be helpful, they can't fix your problems unless you help yourself first. Related VideoAlthough HR can help with a lot, they can't fix every problem you may have as an employee. HR can't make decisions aloneEvery HR department is run differently, so while HR tasks may vary, HR isn't typically a decision-making entity but more of a recommending entity. HR can't advocate for you without youPeople often assume that their boss or HR will come to them with promotions or opportunities, but HR can't just get you a job or a promotion — you have to advocate for it. HR can't do everything for you, but they can help you to the greatest of their ability if you do your part, too.

Persons: Amy Lentz, doesn't, —, I've, they're, you've, haven't, there's, it's Organizations: Toms, Service, HR Locations: Los Angeles

☆ This tech lets you hack your biology
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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Blanche is the second of two Trump attorneys believed to be targeted by foreign hackers. Chinese hackers have also targeted other top figures in Trump’s orbit, including Trump himself and the vice president-elect, Sen. JD Vance. The sophisticated hacking effort has unnerved national security officials because of the deep access that the Chinese hackers have gotten to prominent Americans’ call and phone records. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, for example, has directed its employees to only use Microsoft Teams and Cisco WebEx to conduct work-related business involving non-public information, a CFPB spokesperson told CNN on Thursday. There is no evidence that the CFPB has been specifically targeted by the hackers, the spokesperson said.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Todd Blanche, Blanche, Lindsey Halligan, Trump, Sen, JD Vance, Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, Harris, Walz, Biden, ”, Cisco WebEx Organizations: CNN, FBI, Democrats, Trump, AT, Verizon, Consumer Financial Protection, Microsoft, Cisco, Street Journal

☆ Intel says it's bringing back free office coffee to boost morale after a rough year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Intel is bringing back free beverages for its employees at worksites. AdvertisementIntel will once again offer free coffee and tea to its employees after slashing the perks as part of its cost-cutting efforts. The chip manufacturer said free in-office beverages would return to worksites in an internal message in a bid to improve morale, the Oregonian reported. Intel told employees it would stop providing free beverages and fruit at worksites. a former Intel employee told BI.

Persons: —, Paul Otellini, OpenAI, Bob Swan, Jaque Silva Organizations: Intel, Service, Oregonian, Business, Apple, Nvidia, Reuters, Getty, Samsung Locations: worksites, OpenAI, Oregon

☆ Why Gen Z college grads are feeling increasingly pessimistic about entering the workforce
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

More than half of college seniors feel pessimistic about joining the workforce, per a Handshake survey. First-time job seekers told BI they're seeking stability in their careers. AdvertisementAmid a dwindling pool of entry-level positions and ongoing layoffs in once seemingly foolproof fields, Gen Z college grads are feeling uneasy about starting their professional lives. The 21-year-old told BI that she is regularly casing career fairs and updating her portfolio with new projects to stand out come spring. She told BI she likes her work but wishes she made more than her $40,000 salary.

Persons: Z, —, Insider's Aki Ito, Hiba Rizvi, Rizvi, they're, Christine Cruzvergara, Cruzvergara, Goldman Sachs, Sasha Friese, Friese, she'll, I've Organizations: Service, Loyola University Chicago, Big Tech, Washington Post, Commerce Department, University, Washington, BI, University of San Locations: San Diego, University of San Diego

The DHL Air Hub, the air freight center at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany on Aug. 30. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said it has bolstered air cargo screening over the past several months. German and British authorities have said they were investigating suspected Russian sabotage in two incidents in July. In recent months, U.S., British, German and other European officials have accused Russia of organizing an increasingly aggressive sabotage campaign aimed at undermining and disrupting Western assistance to Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly rejected allegations from Western countries that it is orchestrating a sabotage campaign in Europe.

Persons: Heiko Rebsch, ’, ”, Thomas Haldenwang, Ken McCallum, ” McCallum Organizations: DHL, NBC News, Street Journal, DHL Air Hub, Halle Airport, U.S . Transportation Security Administration, U.S, White House National Security Council, CIA, Kyiv Locations: Russia, Germany, United Kingdom, North America, Leipzig, Birmingham, England, United States, America, Canada, Ukraine, Moscow, West, Europe

☆ I graduated from college at 39, after almost a decade in the military. I feel behind, but I think I made the right choice.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Josh Rose graduated from college at age 39 after nine years of active service in the military. Rose spent five years in the Air Force and four years in the Army on active duty. It paid well and was familiar from my time in the Air Force, but looking back, it was a mistake. I graduated at 39 and got a software engineering jobIt wasn't until May 2024 that I graduated from college at age 39. I feel behind in life, but I think finishing college was the right choiceHaving a degree boosted my confidence.

Persons: Josh Rose, —, Rose, didn't, I'd, Bill, I'm Organizations: Service, United States Armed Forces, Air Force, Army, University of Arkansas, Air, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Fortune, Business Locations: Texas, Afghanistan

☆ I tried 10 ways to make frozen fries better, and there are 9 hacks I'd absolutely do again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Chelsea Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

I tried 10 chef-approved tips for making frozen french fries taste better to see which I'd do again. To see which upgrades are best, I tried out chef-approved hacks for making frozen fries better. Right off the bat, I knew I had to choose my frozen fries wiselyThe thickness of the crinkle fries is ideal for heartier toppings. The zesty, cheesy flavors made these fries really stand out, and I look forward to adding different seasonings and spices to my frozen fries in the future. This is an excellent cheap dinner idea since I only needed a can of chili, cheese, and frozen fries.

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☆ Mark Cuban and Tim Cook swear by this time-saving email hack: 'It's changed my life'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Moreover, 87% believe the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) outweigh its risks. Some of the world's top business leaders are using AI to conquer a familiar pet peeve at work: a cluttered inbox. Now, Cook, 64, relies on summaries from Apple Intelligence, the tech giant's newest AI offering. Even before Apple Intelligence was released to the public on iOS devices on Oct. 28, Cook said it changed his productivity and daily habits. AI has also helped Cuban be more efficient in his personal life.

Persons: Tim Cook, Cook, It's, Mark Cuban, Gemini's, Cuban Organizations: Gartner, Apple, Wall Street, Apple Intelligence, CNBC, Google, Gmail Locations: Cuban

☆ Another jumbo Fed cut is coming by year-end with the US labor market weaker than many think, Citi economist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Fed is going to cut interest rates by 50 basis points in December, Citi economist Veronica Clark said. Labor market weakness is showing across a number of data points, she said. According to Veronica Clark, deteriorating labor dynamics will force the central bank to cut rates by 50 basis points in December. Her point has grown more evident after October's jobs report underwhelmed expectations with only 12,000 jobs added. AdvertisementThough October's unemployment rate stayed unchanged on a rounded basis, Clark noted that it was it nearly rounded to 4.2%.

Persons: Veronica Clark, It's, Clark, —, Reserve isn't Organizations: Citi, Labor, Service, Reserve, Bloomberg

More than 750 job seekers shared their frustrations trying to find work recently. AdvertisementMore than 750 Americans between the ages of 18 and 76 who have recently struggled to find work shared their experiences with Business Insider. Through emails and an online form, readers shared stories of fierce competition for white-collar roles and lower-paying gigs alike. Over three dozen respondents said they pulled from their 401(k) or IRAs to stay afloat. Meanwhile, some executives with 30 years of experience said their credentials may have prevented them from getting interviews for lower-paying white-collar roles.

Persons: —, Zers, millennials, Scott Fite, he'll, Fritz Boyle, he's, hasn't, Boyle, haven't, Aaron Terrazas, they're, Chris Jorgensen, it's, Stephanie Allen, they've, Sean Tetpon, Tetpon, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, SNAP, of Labor Statistics, BLS, Bureau of Labor Statistics, didn't, IBM, University of Idaho Locations: Americas, Pennsylvania, Portland , Oregon, Utah, Maryland

☆ The US added very few jobs in October after hurricanes and strikes shook the economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The US economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, way under the forecast of 106,000. Labor market watchers expected cooler job growth than September's, partly because of recent hurricanes and strikes. AdvertisementThe US economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, falling way short of the forecast of 106,000. AdvertisementThe mixed results in the jobs report could complicate the Fed's interest rate plans into next year. The new jobs report is the last US employment report before the presidential election on November 5.

Persons: —, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, Milton, Lydia Boussour, NORC, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Organizations: Labor, Service, Hurricanes, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Statistics, Boeing, Reserve, AP Locations: Hurricane, United States

☆ Intel employees face 'setbacks' as the company slashes staff, pay, and perks
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | Helen Li | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Some Intel employees received pay cuts in 2023 to reduce costs and avoid layoffs. Intel announced layoffs this year, affecting employees' promised stock bonuses. Intel employees left frustrated comments underneath the FAQs on the company's internal network, two departing workers said. An Intel employee would be eligible for a four-week sabbatical after every four years of work or eight weeks after seven years. Intel employees who joined the company before it closed its pension plan to new entries in 2011 still get payouts.

Persons: —, Pat Gelsinger, Gelsinger, Gelsinger's, unvested RSUs, we're, Emma Cosgrove Organizations: Intel, Service, Nvidia, AMD, BI, Oregon Intel, Employees, SEC, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Tech, ecosgrove Locations: Oregon, Arizona , California

☆ Big Tech's vanishing perks have left employees to face a stark new reality
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, Big Tech is pulling back on the freebies for its employees . The perks help recruit and retain talent and keep employees working at the office. Some Amazon employees aren't buying it. It's not all bad news for Amazon employees, though. Some Amazon employees support Jeff Bezos' controversial WaPo decision.

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☆ A Gen Xer was tired of balancing 2 jobs and earning under $50,000 a year so he went back to school. The decision 'changed his life,' he said.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Lloyd Morgan was struggling to make ends meet working multiple jobs and earning under $50,000. Now he's working in local politics and earning $78,500 annually. Morgan decided he had to try something different. In recent years, some people have decided college isn't worth it due to the cost of higher education and job opportunities for workers without degrees. To be sure, a college degree doesn't guarantee a higher-paying job.

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U.S. officials expect that in the coming weeks, Iran is likely to contact individual Americans directly to try to influence how they vote, stir societal divide or incite violence, according to three sources with knowledge of U.S. intelligence reporting on the issue. The U.S. intelligence community noted this month that Iranian hackers appear to have gained access to some Americans’ voting records, as they did in 2020. Last week, U.S. intelligence officials told reporters that both Iran and Russia were continuing propaganda operations to influence American voters and society. A spokesperson for Iran’s mission to the United Nations didn’t respond to a request for comment, but officials for Tehran have routinely denied American accusations of election influence campaigns. In the leadup to the 2020 election, U.S. officials announced that Iran was behind an ambitious effort to sow election discord.

Persons: ”, John Hultquist, Donald Trump, ” Max Lesser, we’ve, IRGC, desecraters Organizations: Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, United Nations, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, NBC News, “, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Department, Trump militia, Google, Haaretz Locations: Iran, U.S, Sweden, Israel, Russia, Tehran, Florida, Swedish

☆ I tried Martha Stewart's hack for making 'the best scrambled eggs in the whole world,' and they were deliciously creamy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried Martha Stewart's favorite way to make scrambled eggs. Stewart said using clarified butter makes "the best scrambled eggs in the whole world." My scrambled eggs with clarified butter looked beautifully golden, and tasted silky and creamy. I was shocked when she revealed that she often makes scrambled eggs with the same machine that whips up her coffee. So when I heard she had a new favorite way to make the best scrambled eggs, I knew I had to try it.

Persons: Martha Stewart's, Stewart, —, Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg Organizations: Service

☆ Dropbox lays off 20% of employees and joins Big Tech's flattening trend. Read CEO Drew Houston's memo.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Dropbox is laying off 528 employees, about 20% of its workforce, and making the company flatter. AdvertisementDropbox is the latest major company to slash its staff and flatten its organizational structure. "We've heard from many of you that our organizational structure has become overly complex, with excess layers of management slowing us down." Mark Zuckerberg instituted manager cuts and increased the average number of direct reports for Meta managers after complaining about "managers managing managers." Houston's memo to employees at the time also attributed those layoffs to headwinds and freeing up investment bandwidth for more products powered by artificial intelligence.

Persons: Drew Houston, —, I'm, Houston, We've, Andy Jassy, Mark Zuckerberg, Dropbox Organizations: Service, —, Amazon

The hackers also targeted prominent Democrats including the staff of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, another source briefed on the matter told CNN. There are no indications anyone was able to access data related to Jared Kushner or his devices, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. The Trump campaign is operating under the assumption that the hackers could still have access to the phone communications they targeted that belong to Trump and Vance, two of the sources said. Given how pervasive the Chinese hacking campaign has been in US telecom networks, some US allies are checking their own computer networks for signs of compromise. The ongoing Chinese hacking campaign means that the next administration — whether Trump or Harris wins — will likely inherit another major cybersecurity incident with big implications for national security.

Persons: Eric Trump’s, Jared Kushner’s, Donald Trump’s, Trump, JD Vance, Harris, Walz, Chuck Schumer, Eric Trump, Kushner, ‘, ’, Eric’s, Lara, Ivanka Trump, Kamala, Biden, Jared Kushner, Vance, ” Sen, Mark Warner, —, Joe Biden, Ted Barrett, Natasha Bertrand, Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes Organizations: CNN, Republican, Democratic, FBI, The New York Times, AT, Verizon, Trump, Investigators, Justice Department, Department of Justice, Huawei, Republican National Committee, Embassy, US, Infrastructure Security Agency, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Virginia Democrat Locations: Beijing, China, Washington ,, People’s Republic of China, United Kingdom

☆ Viral video of ripped-up Pennsylvania ballots is fake and Russian-made, intelligence agencies say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Zoë Richards | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Brandy-Zadrozny-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Russian actors "manufactured and amplified" a recent viral video that falsely showed a person tearing up ballots in Pennsylvania, the FBI and two other federal agencies said Friday. In the video, a person is seen destroying what are purported to be filled-out ballots in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. “The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office will not tolerate any voter suppression, intimidation, or fraud,” the statement added. Darren Linvill, co-director at Clemson University’s Media Forensics Hub, attributed the viral video to the Russian disinformation production team known to researchers as Storm-1516. The video’s quality and the use of actors who appear to have West African accents to pose as Black Americans were characteristic of the Russian campaign, Linvill said.

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A broad Chinese hacking campaign against U.S. telecommunication networks targeted the phones of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, two sources familiar with the matter say. Another source told NBC News that people affiliated with the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris were also targeted. None of the three sources clarified whether campaign devices were successfully compromised or whether China stole their communications. It is unclear who in the Harris campaign was targeted or if others in the Trump campaign were targeted in addition to Trump and Vance. It's not clear that the hack was an attempt to influence the presidential election.

Persons: Donald Trump, Sen, JD Vance, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump, Vance, “, ” “, Lumen, Rich Young, ” Young, ”, It's, ODNI Organizations: U.S, NBC News, Trump, FBI, Infrastructure Security Agency, Verizon, Lumen Technologies, NBC, Washington , D.C, National Intelligence Locations: China, People’s Republic of China, U.S, Washington ,, United States, Iran, Russia

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