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☆ Senate report accuses Amazon of ignoring worker safety in productivity push
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Amazon is disregarding its own research that shows warehouse employees are facing an increased injury threat due to its focus on productivity, according to Senate investigators. The Senate report released Sunday said the company forces workers to repeat the same movements hundreds, if not thousands, of times each shift, resulting in extremely high rates of injury to their muscles and joints. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration proposed fines totaling $100,000 in 2023 citing conditions that exposed workers to ergonomic hazards. Bing Guan/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAn Amazon internal report cited by Senate investigators, titled Project Soteria, found there was a relationship between the speed of tasks that workers performed and their rate of injury. Project Soteria recommended changing speed-related discipline and time-off policies to reduce injury rates.

Persons: Sen, Bernie Sanders of, it’s, “, ” Sanders, ”, Bing Guan, Soteria, Amazon, “ Sen, Sanders Organizations: New, New York CNN, Senate, Occupational Health, Safety Administration, New York Times, Trade, Workers, Bloomberg, Getty, Amazon Locations: New York, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, , New Jersey, Washington

☆ 1 in 4 parents use the threat of Santa or no gifts to fix their young children’s behavior, survey says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Julianna Bragg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

One in 4 parents of preschool-age children have used Santa or the threat of no gifts to address misbehavior, according to a new C.S. As an alternative, Woolford recommended using natural rewards from activities that your child already enjoys such as more reading time. Finding your discipline styleEven when parents choose to discipline their children, many are unsure if their methods are effective. The discipline strategies parents choose will also vary greatly with age. For those parents needing extra help, Woolford recommended consulting with your child’s primary care doctor or utilizing the American Academy of Pediatrics parenting site.

Persons: Mott, ”, Susan Woolford, Mott Poll codirector, Michelle Janning, ” Janning, Janning, “, Woolford, you’re, ” Woolford, they’ve Organizations: CNN, Mott Children’s, Children’s, Mott Poll, University of Michigan Health, Whitman College, American Academy of Pediatrics Locations: Ann Arbor, Washington

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Ford Motor, Honeywell, MicroStrategy and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Ford Motor — The automaker fell 2.1% after Jefferies downgraded shares to underperform from hold . MicroStrategy — The bitcoin proxy stock rose 3.8% after Nasdaq announced its addition to the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index. Micron Technology — Shares rose nearly 4%. The semiconductor manufacturer is set to report quarterly earnings after the bell Wednesday. Broadcom — The semiconductor company climbed 3%, putting it on track to add to its sharp gains from the previous session.

Persons: Jefferies, Charles Liang's, Versace, Jimmy Choo, Lisa Kailai Han, Yun Li, Michelle Fox, Pia Singh Organizations: Honeywell, Bloomberg, ISI, Super Micro, Nasdaq, Bank of America, Technologies, JPMorgan, Micron Technology, Broadcom, Capri, Barclays

☆ Biden's student loan forgiveness 'Plan B' is in its 'last step,' expert says. What borrowers need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

With weeks to go before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the Biden administration is still taking steps to deliver sweeping student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans. The U.S. Department of Education has submitted its so-called "Plan B" for student loan cancellation to the Office of Management and Budget for review. "OMB review is the last step" before the policy is published in the Federal Register, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz. Once the rule is published, the Education Department could begin reducing or eliminating people's loans, Kantrowitz said. "The Biden administration continues to seek student debt relief even in the waning days of his tenure as president," Kantrowitz said.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Biden, Mark Kantrowitz, Kantrowitz, who've, Biden's Organizations: U.S . Department of Education, Management, OMB, Federal Register, Education Department, Finance, The Education Department, Education, Republican, Federal Locations: Madison , Wisconsin

☆ Ryder Cup: US players will be paid to play at next year’s event, with more allocated to charity
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —American players at next year’s Ryder Cup will be paid for the first time in the tournament’s history, the PGA of America announced Monday. Members of the US team will now receive $500,000 each, with $300,000 of that being directed to a charity of their choice. ‘Never really been about getting paid’The compensation around participating in the Ryder Cup has long been discussed by players. Woods said that players never wanted to be paid directly, but that more should be directed towards charities. “The Ryder Cup itself makes so much money – why can’t we allocate it to various charities?

Persons: Ryder, ‘, Tiger Woods, Woods, ” Woods, “ It’s, Keegan Bradley Organizations: CNN, PGA of America, America, Ryder, PGA, Associated Press, USA, Team Europe, Bethpage Locations: Europe, Rome, Italy, Bethpage Black, Farmingdale , New York

☆ Tips for work success in 2025, from a former Google exec: It's 'the kind of stuff that gets you promoted'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

After nearly 18 years at Google, Jenny Wood now dedicates her time to helping people grow their careers. She does this through her weekly newsletter, Big Small Things, and she hopes to do this with her forthcoming book, "Wild Courage," due out in March 2025. When it comes to setting yourself up for success in 2025, Wood has a couple of tips. "Agreeing to take notes for every team meeting or showing up early to help decorate for an office party" are Baltics, says Wood. Every quarter write another two to three.

Persons: Jenny Wood, Wood, They're Organizations: Google

☆ A gut health scientist who trained as a chef shares her 2 easy, go-to breakfasts
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Gut health is a key cornerstone of our overall health as it can affect many bodily systems. Emily Leeming, a gut health expert and dietitian, sees her breakfast as a chance to boost her fiber intake. A gut health scientist and dietitian shared the two breakfasts she often eats to help boost her gut microbiome. Leeming's oats contain lots of gut-loving ingredients. Chia seeds feature about 30 grams of fiber per 100 grams, and berries tend to be higher in fiber than other fruits because they contain seeds, she said.

Persons: Emily Leeming, dietitian, Leeming, I've, chia, They're Organizations: King's College London Locations: London, harissa

☆ Gaza: Palestinian grandfather whose tribute to slain granddaughter went viral is killed by Israeli fire
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Abeer Salman | Nadeen Ebrahim | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A Palestinian grandfather in Gaza whose tribute to his slain granddaughter went viral last year was killed by Israeli fire on Monday, his family and a hospital said. Their home was brought down by what Nabhan said at the time was a nearby Israeli airstrike in the Al Nuseirat refugee camp in southern Gaza. On Monday, Khaled was killed by an Israeli tank shell, according to Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat, central Gaza. Saed Nabhan, Khaled’s nephew, told CNN on Monday that there was tank shelling in their neighborhood. As he ran towards Al-Awda Hospital, he was shocked to find his uncle among those killed.

Persons: Khaled Nabhan, ”, “, Tarek, Nabhan, Khaled, Saed, Khaled’s, Abu Diaa Organizations: CNN, Awda, Al, Israel Defense Forces Locations: Palestinian, Gaza, Al Nuseirat, Al, Nuseirat

☆ JPMorgan upgrades this underperforming tech stock, sees 20% upside ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A couple of catalysts could propel shares of Keysight Technologies higher, according to JPMorgan. The firm upgraded the maker of electronics test equipment to overweight from neutral and hiked its price target to $200 from $170, which implies around 20% upside from Friday's close. Its average target of $179.43 reflects nearly 8% upside from here. Following the upgrade, shares of Keysight rose more than 2% in premarket trading on Monday. The stock has risen more than 4% in 2024 and more than 11% over the past month.

Persons: Samik Chatterjee, Chatterjee Organizations: Keysight Technologies, JPMorgan, Spirent Communications Locations: Keysight

☆ How to know when it's time to take profits in your 2024 winners using charts
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Katie Stockton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

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Persons: PLTR's stochastics, APP's, Katie Stockton Organizations: APP, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, Fairlead, CNBC Pro, Securities

☆ I went on a 7-day trip with girls I'd only known for a few months. It felt like the start of an amazing friendship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Brittany Vickers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I dropped my dream itinerary in a group chat with three friends I'd known for just a few months. Though I was planning a solo trip, I realized it was actually the perfect destination for a glitzy girls' trip. Following the enthusiastic replies, we started seriously planning our trip to the French Riviera in another dedicated group chat. The pings from the group chat were never-ending as we attempted to merge various travel practices and budgets to fit the group. Courtesy of Brittany VickersA key to a successful group trip is also accepting everyone does not have to be attached at the hip.

Persons: I'd, Vickers, That's, Brittany Vickers, Chelsea, I, Jen, Michaela —, —, Michaela Organizations: Côte Locations: France, Provence, Tropez, Monaco, foodie, South

☆ Is that a drone or an airplane? How to check what's flying overhead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

You can use websites like FlightRadar24 and ADS-B Exchange to check some of the aircraft overhead. Mysterious drones flying over the US East Coast have sparked concern and skepticism among locals and government representatives. National security officials have repeatedly stressed that many of the reported drone sightings are "actually manned aircraft, operating lawfully." Flight paths can differ depending on the route and winds, but flight-tracking websites can give you the best idea of what's flying overhead. AdvertisementThe aircraft lights on a Frontier Airbus aircraft flying at night.

Persons: Grant Parpan, LADD, Elon Musk, Taylor Swift, assumably, Nicolas Economou, Tom Adams, Adams Organizations: US, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, Newsday, Getty, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Boeing, Airbus, New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport, American Airlines, PIA, Elon, Frontier Airbus, CNN, FBI Locations: Coast, New York, New York City, Newark, NYC, New Jersey, FlightAware

☆ Elon Musk solves Tesla and SpaceX's biggest problems in a week — and repeats that 52 times a year, Marc Andreessen says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Elon Musk fixes the biggest problems at his companies every week, Marc Andreessen says. Elon Musk has built some of the world's most valuable companies, from Tesla to SpaceX. Unlike many CEOs, Musk is devoted to understanding every aspect of his businesses, the Andreessen Horowitz cofounder and general partner said. Andreessen said that every week at each of his companies, Musk "identifies the biggest problem that the company is having that week and he fixes it. The world's wealthiest man has also said at points that he's working too hard and juggling too much, and his "hardcore" management style has been slammed as brutal and mercurial.

Persons: Elon, Marc Andreessen, Musk, Andreessen, Elon Musk, Horowitz, X, Chris Williamson, he's Organizations: SpaceX, The Boring Company, Netscape, Gulfstream

☆ Is my forgetfulness normal? A neurologist shares 2 causes for concern—and how to know if your memory is just fine
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

It's impossible to remember every single thing, but how do we know if our forgetfulness is harmless or a sign of serious brain issues on the horizon? Dr. Richard Restak has written more than 20 books about the brain. In "The Complete Guide to Memory: The Science of Strengthening Your Mind," he dives into normal memory lapses versus serious memory concerns. Let's say "you drive to a shopping center to get a particular item, and you go in to buy the item. But if you "couldn't remember whether you came by car or whether you took a bus or somebody dropped you off, that would be abnormal.

Persons: Richard Restak Organizations: The George Washington University School of Medicine, Health Sciences

☆ Morgan Stanley names 7 beneficiaries of Amazon AWS’ new Trainium 2 AI chip
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Morgan Stanley has identified the companies that are set to benefit from Amazon 's launch of its new artificial intelligence chip. The Big Tech giant's cloud computing division Amazon Web Services launched its Trainium 2 AI chip earlier this month. AWS hopes these chips will help it diversify away from Nvidia , its primary AI chip supplier. Morgan Stanley believes seven companies, all based in Taiwan, are expected to be "major beneficiaries" of a widespread deployment of AWS' new chip. They are expected to be built by chipmaker TSMC and will be designed by Taiwanese firm Alchip , according to Morgan Stanley analyst Charlie Chan.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Hai, King, chipmaker TSMC, Charlie Chan, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Amazon, Big, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, Big Tech, Microsoft, Google, Nvidia's, AWS, Gold Circuit Electronics, Asia Vital, Delta Electronics Locations: Taiwan, Asia

☆ Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns as unpopular Justin Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

TORONTO AP —Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces the biggest test of his political career after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long one of his most powerful and loyal ministers, announced Monday that she was resigning from the Cabinet. But she said in her resignation letter to the prime minister that the only “honest and viable path” was to leave the Cabinet. “For the past number of weeks, you and I have found ourselves at odds about the best path forward for Canada,” Freeland said. But the son of late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau is now in big trouble. Carney has long been interested in entering politics and becoming the leader of the Liberal Party.

Persons: Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau, Freeland, “, ” Freeland, Donald Trump’s, ”, ‘ Trudeau, ’ Trudeau, don’t, Anita Anand, Pierre Poilievre, “ Justin Trudeau, ” Poilievre, Pierre Trudeau, Doug Ford, Mark Carney, Carney, Nelson Wiseman, “ Freeland, ” Wiseman, Daniel Béland, ” Béland, Jagmeet Singh, ” Singh Organizations: TORONTO AP, Canadian, US, Liberal Party, Opposition Conservative, Trump, New Democratic Party, Conservative Party, Bank of England, Bank of Canada, Trudeau’s, University of Toronto, Liberal, McGill University, NDP, Liberals Locations: Canada, Mexico, Ontario, Ottawa, Montreal

☆ I'm a retiree who assembles furniture on Taskrabbit to avoid draining my retirement fund. At 79, I also like having structure and meeting new people.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dan Weiss, 79, earns up to $47 per hour on Taskrabbit assembling furniture in Minnesota. Now, I fill my days building furniture, meeting new people, and supplementing my retirement income. I could live on my retirement savings if I had to, but Taskrabbit income helps. AdvertisementI've realized how fulfilling and also challenging retirement can beThe lack of structure and income flow in retirement is challenging. We're told to save, save, save for retirement, and that's what I did.

Persons: Dan Weiss, Weiss, Tasker, Uber, I've, We're, Maui, I'm, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Taskrabbit, Costco, Ikea, lhaas Locations: Minnesota, Taskrabbit, Oakdale , Minnesota, Minneapolis

☆ Reid Hoffman says he's not planning on leaving US, but puts odds of Trump retaliation at over 50%
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Reid Hoffman said there's a "greater than 50% chance" he'll receive retaliation for backing Kamala Harris. Hoffman was one of the vice president's most prominent Silicon Valley business supporters. Reid Hoffman, the billionaire LinkedIn co-founder and outspoken Democrat, said he thinks it's likely that he will face retaliation from President-elect Donald Trump for supporting Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Despite his dislike for Trump and many of his policies, Hoffman said that some of the president-elect's deregulation efforts could broadly benefit entrepreneurs. Representatives for Hoffman and Trump did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.

Persons: Reid Hoffman, there's, Kamala Harris, Hoffman, it's, Donald Trump, Harris, Hoffman —, Trump, Elon Musk, David Sacks Organizations: LinkedIn, Trump, Department of Government Efficiency Locations: Trump, United States

We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Bears vs. Vikings live streams. What channel is the Bears vs. Vikings game on? The Bears vs. Vikings game airs on ABC in the US. Check price at FuboWhere to watch Bears vs. Vikings in the UK & other regionsDAZN's NFL Game Pass is the answer to most international football viewing needs. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Bears vs. Vikings with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco on Dec. 9, 2022. Alphabet -owned Waymo announced Monday that it will start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, the company's first step toward international expansion. To start, Nihon Kotsu drivers will manually operate the Waymo vehicles to map key areas of the Japanese capital, including Minato, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Chiyoda, Chūō, Shinagawa, and Kōtō. Waymo will also test its robotaxis on a closed course in the U.S. built to mimic driving conditions in Japan. Waymo announced a series of expansions across the U.S. in 2024.

Persons: Waymo, Waymo hasn't, Nihon, Uber, Cruise Organizations: PACE, Nihon, CNBC, World Economic, Monet Technologies, Toyota, General Motors, Honda Locations: San Francisco, Tokyo, Tokyo's, Minato, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Chiyoda, Chūō, Shinagawa, U.S, Japan, Miami, Los Angeles, Austin, Atlanta, Tokyo's Odaiba, robotaxis

☆ A vegan cheese that actually tastes good? Thank this ancient fungus
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Anna Cooban | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

London CNN —It’s a problem as intractable as the riddle of the Sphinx: How do you make a vegan cheese that people actually want to eat? It was also born from his frustration with the current range of vegan cheese products in stores. It doesn’t feel like a dairy cheese in the mouth.”Consumers have not taken to vegan cheese with the same enthusiasm as vegan milks. “The code has not been cracked yet.”Masiá said the current crop of vegan cheeses generally do “not deliver” what consumers want. Courtesy Formo Bio GmbHFormo vegan cheese Courtesy Formo Bio GmbHA Formo team member operates a cheese press to mold cheese made using micro-fermentation technology.

Persons: London CNN —, Formo, Koji, Formo’s, ”, Carmen Masiá, ” Masiá, Wohlgensinger, REWE, We’re, ’ Formo, Julie Emmett, Emmett, Novonesis’s Masiá, CNN’s Laura Paddison Organizations: London CNN, Swiss, CNN, San, Foods Association, Consumers, Based Foods Association, METRO, Agriculture Organization Locations: Berlin, Danish, San Francisco, Germany, Austria, Europe

☆ Taiwan gets its first US Abrams tanks as it prepares for a possible invasion by China
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Taiwan has received 38 Abrams tanks from the US, with more tanks to come. China has stepped up its military aggression toward Taiwan, and some fear an invasion. Taiwan has taken delivery of its first-ever Abrams tanks from the US, and its first delivery of a new type of US tank in three decades. AdvertisementTaiwan's defense ministry said on Monday that the country had received 38 Abrams tanks from the US, according to AFP. AdvertisementHowever, the US approved the possible sale of 108 Abrams tanks to Taiwan in 2019.

Persons: Abrams, Taiwan's, Ian Easton, Lin Jian Organizations: AFP, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, Central News Agency, CNA, Tiger, China Maritime Studies, US Naval War College ., Street Journal Locations: Taiwan, China, Russia

☆ Watch Monday's full episode of the Halftime Report — December 16, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch Monday's full episode of the Halftime Report — December 16, 2024"Fast Money Halftime Report" is on the front lines of CNBC's market coverage. Host CNBC's Scott Wapner and the Street's top investors get to the heart of the action as it's happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Watch today's full episode on CNBC PRO.

Persons: CNBC's Scott Wapner Organizations: CNBC PRO

☆ Business leaders must tackle forced migration, says leadership professor
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Tania Bryer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBusiness leaders need to tackle forced migration, says leadership professorBusiness leaders need to "grab" the issue of forced migration and help refugees and asylum seekers gain access to education and work, said Michael Hastings, a member of the United Kingdom's House of Lords, chair of SOAS, University of London and professor of leadership at Utah State University in the United States. Hastings spoke exclusively with CNBC's Tania Bryer at the One Young World Summit in Montreal.

Persons: Michael Hastings, Hastings, CNBC's Tania Bryer Organizations: Email, United Kingdom's House, SOAS, University of London, Utah State University, Young, Summit Locations: United States, Montreal

☆ All we want for Christmas is a better schedule for working parents. Four education and workplace experts share ideas for creating a system that actually works.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Experts would like to see more flexible work schedules and four-day workweeks. So, I reached out to four experts on the workplace, policy, and sociology to see how we can better align the schedules of working parents and kids. AdvertisementMake flexible work policies the normCourtney Murphy, founder and CEO of WorkWell People Solutions, would like to see flexible work arrangements become the norm. "The ideal scenario for working parents combines hybrid work with flexible hours, focusing on outcomes rather than time spent," Murphy said. In her ideal scenario, students would complete their education during four longer school days, which better aligns with parents' traditional 9-5 work schedules.

Persons: Courtney Murphy, —, Murphy, Joelle Moray, Melissa Loble, Loble, Margaret M, Quinlan Organizations: Veterans, WorkWell, Solutions, Employees, Health, Medical, University of North Locations: University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Australia, Japan

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