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☆ The funniest joke suggestions for Elon Musk's Twitter CEO successor, from Elizabeth Holmes to Meghan Markle
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-12 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk announced Thursday he would be handing over the Twitter CEO role to a woman. But Twitter users have been having fun suggesting several joke candidates. Months after Twitter users voted for Elon Musk to step down as the company's CEO, the billionaire announced Thursday that he'd found someone to takeover the position. Musk tweeted. The Wall Street Journal also reported that Yaccarino is in talks to take over as Twitter CEO.

The Boston Chase Sapphire Lounge will open on May 16, and if you have a Sapphire Reserve you get unlimited access. That's about to change with today's announcement of a new Chase Sapphire Lounge opening at Boston Airport on May 16, 2023. This is exciting news for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders, as it's the first domestic Sapphire Lounge location. The food at the Chase Sapphire Lounge Boston is much more upscale than your average cheese and crackers at other lounges. ChaseChase Sapphire Lounge accessBank-branded luxury airport lounges aren't new, and the Boston Chase Sapphire Lounge looks to be just as good, if not better than competitors like Amex Centurion lounges and Capital One lounges.

☆ Justice Elena Kagan was worried about the ethics of accepting bagels from friends, while Clarence Thomas was enjoying expensive vacations paid for by a GOP megadonor: report
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan once turned down a care package of bagels and lox, per Forward. She was concerned she could be violating the court's ethics rules for accepting gifts, friends said. Meanwhile, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was accepting lavish holidays from a GOP megadonor. And unlike the rest of the federal judiciary, the Supreme Court is not bound by a code of conduct. The Supreme Court did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

☆ 3 Hilton credit cards are offering whopper welcome bonuses of up to 150,000 points plus a free night at nearly any Hilton hotel (even the fanciest resorts)
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Joseph Hostetler | Jasmin Baron | Sarah Silbert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +31 min

The Hilton Honors American Express Card, Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card , and The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card are offering a higher number of points than usual, plus a Hilton free night award certificate valid at just about any Hilton hotel (worth as much as 150,000 points). Earn 7X Hilton Honors Bonus Points for each dollar of eligible purchases charged directly with hotels and resorts within the Hilton portfolio. Those bonus points worth $650 in travel, based on Insider's valuation of Hilton points as worth 0.5 cents each. Details Rewards Earn 12x Hilton Honors Points at Hilton per dollar for purchases made directly with hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio. The best Hilton card for you depends on your spending habits and how often you stay with Hilton.

☆ Yellen says pressures remain on some U.S. regional bank stocks but system sound
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses "U.S.-China Economic Relationship" during a forum hosted by the Johns Hopkins University at the Nitze Building in Washington, U.S., April 20, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah SilbigerWASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday that some regional bank stock prices remained under pressure, but deposits had stabilized and regulators stood ready to use the same tools used in recent bank rescues if more contagion fears arose. Yellen told CNBC in a live interview that some of the selling of bank shares was due to earnings strain, but added that the "bar is pretty high" for imposing any controls on short selling of bank stocks. But short selling more broadly, the bar is pretty high to put controls on," Yellen said. Reporting by David Lawder and Andrea Shalal; Editing by Jamie FreedOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Our experts answer readers' credit card questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess credit cards). Plus, the existing TD Double Up℠ Visa Credit Card and TD Cash Credit Card each got a makeover, with customer-friendly updates that make it easier to earn maximum rewards. Here's a look at the new TD credit cards and existing card improvements to help you decide if they're worth it. TD credit card changesNew TD credit cardsThe new TD Clear and TD FlexPay Credit Card aren't for folks who love to earn and use credit card rewards for free travel or cash back. Enter the newly remodeled TD Cash Credit Card: While it's always offered strong bonus categories, they were previously fixed.

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“Many things have happened [in my career] for the better and mistakes or not, it has always been for the better. With more than 130,000 people in the stadium that day, it remains one of the biggest attendances in boxing history. “I feel very happy and I hope to be a good example for them. But if Ryder wins on Saturday, it will go down as one of the greatest upsets in the history of the sport. If you’re in the US or Canada, you can watch on DAZN pay-per-view and in the UK with a DAZN subscription.

Most casual travelers will do better with the Chase Sapphire Preferred, which comes with many of the same benefits as the pricier Sapphire Reserve. Chase; InsiderThe Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the most recommended travel rewards credit cards. Let's examine some reasons why you may want to go for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card instead of the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. What you need to know about choosing the Chase Sapphire Preferred over the Chase Sapphire ReserveRegardless of which card you choose, both offer class-leading value. Finally, don't forget to also check out our in-depth comparison of the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve for a closer look at how the cards compare.

☆ Wells Fargo is pushing for quantity over quality in its private bank
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Which brings us to a fantastic story about Wells Fargo's decision to reorganize how it serves its ultra-rich clients. And while many understood some changes were necessary, nearly everyone agreed the bank didn't go about it the right way. Read more about Wells Fargo's chaotic reorganization of its private bank. It's the latest move in what has been an active 12 months for the bank's tech division. The accounting firm had signed off on financial statements from Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic, the Financial Times reports.

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☆ That simple 'hi' text from a stranger could be the start of a scam that ends up costing you millions
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

The scammer networks operate fake trading platforms that look "exactly the way they should look," Friedman told CNBC. "When I was looking at who had messaged, I was like, 'I don't know if this person is real,'" Kaimi told CNBC. When pressed, Kaimi told Mike about his financial difficulties, stemming from past credit-card debt. "I thought I was someone who knew when they were being scammed, was able to discern things," Kaimi told CNBC. But when Kaimi told Mike he was planning to withdraw his funds, the penny dropped.

MarriottThe Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card has increased its welcome bonus to 125,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points after spending $5,000 in purchases within the first three months of card membership (offer ends 5/3/23). With an annual fee of $125, the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card is a little pricier than similar hotel credit cards. 6x Marriott Bonvoy Points on each dollar of eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy® program. Awards can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 35,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points) at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. But even without the elevated welcome bonus offer, the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex is well worth the annual fee.

☆ The Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select is offering 75,000 American Airlines miles (worth over $1,000 in flights), but it's your last chance to apply
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Jasmin Baron | Sarah Silbert | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

For a limited time, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is offering 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $3,500 in purchases within the first four months of account opening. Details Rewards Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants, and on eligible American Airlines purchases. The welcome bonus of 75,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $3,500 in purchases within the first four months of account opening is worth around $1,050 in flights, based on Insider's valuation of American Airlines miles as worth 1.4 cents each, on average. That said, American Airlines miles aren't just good for flights on AA, and its partner award chart is intact for now. American is part of the Oneworld alliance and partners with other carriers, so you can redeem American Airlines miles for flights on over 20 airlines, including Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines.

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[1/4] South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivers remarks to the U.S.-Korea Business Council at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2023. He said the two countries' economies had been facing new challenges and the economic slowdown was unsettling the investment environment. "Competition for technological hegemony, energy issues and climate crises are casting more uncertainties on business activity day by day," Yoon said. "This cooperation should extend beyond semiconductors to future emerging technologies such as AI, Quantum, SMR (Small Modular Reactors) and more," Yoon said. Core technologies from the United States and South Korea's advanced manufacturing capabilities would "create enormous synergies that will benefit both countries," he said.

NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - Months after his departure from “The Daily Show" in late 2022, comedian Trevor Noah won a Webby Award for comedy in the “America’s Door Problem” segment of the late-night talk show, in which he pushes for gun control and criticizes policymakers’ response to mass shootings. In Noah's segment, he skewers the beliefs of some conservatives that books, critical race theory, video games and rap music lead to gun violence. “Yeah, that’s right, that’s how evil critical race theory is — it's only been around for like a year and it’s already caused three decades of school shootings,” Noah said. Some notable past winners include talk show host Stephen Colbert, comedian Sarah Silverman, television producer Lorne Michaels and French filmmaker Michel Gondry. Reporting by Alicia Powell and Danielle Broadway; Editing by Mary Milliken and Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Two of the best travel rewards cards — the American Express® Gold Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card — are fixtures in the wallets of frequent flyers, and for good reason. Compare the Sapphire Preferred and American Express Gold Chase Sapphire Preferred® CardAmerican Express® Gold Card Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Here's what to know if you're trying to decide between the Amex Gold Card and Sapphire Preferred. Fortunately, both the Amex Gold Card and Sapphire Preferred are heavy hitters in this regard, with excellent everyday spending categories that most consumers can easily use. In addition, the Amex Gold card offers up to $10 per month in Uber Cash (applicable to U.S. Eats orders and Rides, and the Gold Card needs to be added to the Uber app to receive the Uber Cash benefit).

☆ An idyllic California town, a celebrity landlord, and a rental from hell
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-22 | by ( Tatiana Walk-Morris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Sonaar Luthra and Sarah Szalavitz left Los Angeles for a rental in La Quinta, California, last March. The couple found a rental home online for $4,000 a month in La Quinta, California, a palm-tree-dotted hamlet about 2½ hours away, nestled between the resort-haven Palm Springs and festival-famous Coachella. They were relieved, they told Insider, because they believed someone in the public eye would be a reliable landlord. Luthra and Szalavitz thought moving to La Quinta would afford them the time and space to begin personal projects, including planning a wedding. The couple detailed how the celebrity-owned house in a desert paradise became a rental from hell.

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The Ukraine war made energy and other commodities even more expensive than they were during the pandemic, prompting a global cost-of-living crisis. What has that done to their market share as competitors may be pricing lower and gaining share?" Tineke Frikkee, a fund manager at Unilever and Reckitt investor Waverton Asset Management, said. "Price rises should gradually decelerate as input costs do the same," Frikkee said, adding that companies should instead be investing in product innovation. "It will be a delicate balance, with consumer disposable income stretched in many key markets for these firms," Jack Martin, a fund manager at Unilever investor Oberon Investments, said.

☆ Fugees star says money from Malaysian financier was for Obama photo, not campaign donation
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Sarah N. Lynch | Thomson Reuters | Sarah N. Lynch Is The Lead Reporter For Reuters Covering The U.S. Justice Department Out Of Washington | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Michel faces criminal conspiracy, foreign lobbying and campaign finance charges for allegedly plotting with Low to attempt to influence the administrations of Obama and former President Donald Trump. Michel said he used some of the funds for three friends to attend $40,000-a-plate fundraisers for Obama. "When you received the money from Jho Low, you used it to make political contributions," federal prosecutor John Keller said in a Washington court. "Once he gave me the money, it was my discretion how I spent the money because it's my money." Michel is accused of involvement with Low in three schemes, for which prosecutors say he was paid millions of dollars.

☆ If you have just about any cash back or miles-earning Capital One credit card, you can now book and earn bonus rewards through Capital One Travel
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Jasmin Baron | Sarah Silbert | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Our experts answer readers' credit card questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess credit cards). Capital One Savor, Quicksilver, Spark Cash, and Student cardholders can now access the Capital One Travel Portal and earn bonus rewards. Capital One Travel expands access to Savor, Quicksilver, Spark Cash, and Student cardsCapital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card Apply now lock icon An icon in the shape of lock. Other cards earn more cash back The Insider’s Take If you want to earn cash back with minimal effort and no annual fee, the Quicksilver Cash Rewards Card is a good option. Quicksilver Cash Rewards Card review External link Arrow An arrow icon, indicating this redirects the user."

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The new Choice Privileges cards from Wells Fargo could be worth a spot in your wallet if you stay at Choice Hotels frequently. Wells Fargo has actually launched two new Choice credit cards: the $0-annual-fee Choice Privileges® Mastercard®, and the more premium Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® with an annual fee of $95 (waived the first year). But if you don't stay with Choice Hotels often or put a high value on Choice points, you'll probably want to give these cards a skip. New Choice credit cards from Wells FargoBoth the Choice Privileges® Mastercard® and Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® are offering elevated welcome bonuses for a limited time. Choice Privileges, the loyalty program of Choice Hotels, includes nearly 7,500 properties worldwide, so it's pretty easy to find the chain's hotels wherever you go.

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