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☆ China just showed off its answer to America's F-35 stealth fighter — the new J-35A
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

China showed off its new stealth aircraft, including the fifth-gen J-35A. AdvertisementChina just debuted its newest fifth-generation stealth aircraft, which appears to be its answer to the American F-35. Related storiesFor stealth fighters, the US has the F-22 Raptor and F-35, and the latter is used by allies around the world. Among stealth aircraft, there are also stealth bombers like the American B-2 Spirit and B-21 Raider and a number of stealth drones. Stealth aircraft have features to reduce or obscure their signature on radars, making them difficult to detect.

Persons: —, Lockheed Martin, Wang Yongqing, Wang, Maj, Gina Sabric, Roger Wicker, Eric Schmitt Organizations: Service, China International Aviation, Aerospace, People's Liberation Army News Communication, Shenyang Aircraft Design, Aviation Industry Corporation of China's Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, Pentagon, Air Force, Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Cyber Conference, 10th Air Force, Getty, US, US Air Force, Stealth, Taiwan Locations: China, Zhuhai, Russia, Pacific, Taiwan

☆ Elon Musk wants to radically reshape who controls America’s money supply
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“The Federal Reserve is one of many examples of how we’ve deviated from the Constitution in that regard,” Lee added. Challenging the Fed’s independence“The American people re-elected President Trump by a resounding margin giving him a mandate to implement the promises he made on the campaign trail. That’s empowered Fed officials to make interest rate decisions that aren’t necessarily popular but could help the nation’s economy in the long run. But on the campaign trail, Trump floated requiring Fed officials to consult with him on interest rate decisions. That could lead to pressure on Fed officials to keep rates lower to satisfy Trump’s wishes, which in turn could reignite inflation.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, it’ll, Elon Musk, Republican Sen, Mike Lee, ” Lee, Jerome Powell, Trump, ”, Vance, Karoline Leavitt, Ron Paul, Thomas Massie of, Lee, ” Leavitt, it’s, That’s, Powell, “, briskly, hasn’t Organizations: New, New York CNN, Federal Reserve, Trump, Republican, Fed, Federal, CNN, Treasury Department, National Association of Black Journalists, Republicans, Consumer Financial, Product Safety, Fed’s, of Governors, Consumer, Safety Locations: New York, Thomas Massie of Kentucky

☆ I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Analysis Kelly Lambert | The Conversation | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

After we published our research, the story of driving rats went viral in the media. The tale of rat tailsIt wasn’t just the effects of anticipation on rat behavior that caught our attention. While it’s vital to study negative emotions such as fear and stress, positive experiences also shape the brain in significant ways. As animals – human or otherwise – navigate the unpredictability of life, anticipating positive experiences helps drive a persistence to keep searching for life’s rewards. That’s a lesson my lab rats have taught me well.

Persons: –, John McManus, Kitty Hartvigsen, neuroscientists, what’s, Jaak Panksepp, ’, jomo ’, Curt Richter, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, jomo, Get CNN, CNN Health Locations: Rat, behaviorceuticals

☆ 23andMe reports sales decline day after announcing plans to cut 40% of workforce
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Ashley Capoot | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

23andMe on Tuesday reported declining revenue in its most recent quarter, a day after the company said it will cut 40% of its workforce and shutter its therapeutics business as part of a business restructuring plan. The genetics company reported $44.1 million in revenue for the fiscal second quarter, down from $50 million in the same period last year. 23andMe's net loss narrowed to $59.1 million, or a $2.32 per share, from $75.27 million, or $3.17 per share, a year ago. It's evaluating strategic options like asset sales and licensing agreements to "maximize the value" of the therapeutic programs, the release said. Wojcicki has repeatedly stated her intention to take 23andMe private, though she didn't address the plans on Tuesday.

Persons: Anne Wojcicki, They've, 23andMe, Wojcicki Organizations: Nasdaq, NASDAQ, SEC

Knowing that Avocado makes some of the best organic mattresses, I turned to the Avocado Eco Organic Mattress Topper, a plush and supportive latex topper that sleeps cool. Avocado Eco Organic Mattress Topper The Avocado Eco Organic Mattress Topper is made from organic latex, and adds both support and comfort to your bed. Rebecca Shinners/Business InsiderThe Avocado Eco Organic Mattress Topper offers customization options for different preferences and sleeping habits. Our review of the Avocado Eco Organic Mattress TopperAdvertisementSetupThe Avocado mattress topper arrives vacuum-sealed and unfurls like a mattress in a box. The standard truly beats competitor latex designs in price, like the two-inch Birch Plush Organic Mattress Topper or Saatva's 1.5-inch latex mattress topper.

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The Summary Four women are suing the state of Idaho after they were denied abortions for fatal fetal abnormalities. Four women who are suing the state of Idaho after they were denied abortions will testify on Tuesday and Wednesday about their experiences traveling out of state to end nonviable pregnancies. In May, the Texas Supreme Court ruled against the 20 plaintiffs, who were denied abortions in the state despite dangerous pregnancy complications. An abortion rights protest at the Idaho Statehouse in downtown Boise on May 14, 2022. In the trial this week, Kabat said his legal team intends to argue that Idaho’s abortion bans will lead to deaths if the exceptions aren’t clarified further.

Persons: “ We’re, We’re, ”, Nick Kabat, Brad Little, Raúl Labrador, Kabat, ” Rebecca Vincen, Brown, she’s, ” Vincen, Sarah A, Miller, Roe, Wade, ” Kabat Organizations: Idaho Academy of Family Physicians, Center for Reproductive, Idaho Gov, . Texas, Texas Supreme, Idaho Statehouse, Idaho Statesman, Tribune, Service, Wisconsin Supreme, U.S, Supreme Locations: Idaho, Ada County, ., Texas, Ada County , Idaho, Portland , Oregon, Portland, Boise, Missouri, Arizona, Wisconsin

TOKYO — Lawmakers in Japan voted Monday to retain the embattled Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister despite his long-governing party’s dismal showing in parliamentary elections last month. Ishiba, a straight-talking former defense minister, received 221 votes compared with 160 for Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party. Many Japanese officials assume Trump is going to be “more straightforwardly anti-China,” and that Japan will be “somehow miraculously left off the hook,” he said. Though Japan has already pledged to double defense spending to 2% of gross domestic product by 2027, “that’s probably not going to be enough to satisfy Trump,” Boling said. While Abe was “extraordinarily skillful” in dealing with Trump, Ishiba has a different personality, Boling said.

Persons: Shigeru Ishiba, Ishiba, Donald Trump, Yoshihiko Noda, ” Ishiba, Yuichi Yamazaki, Trump, Koichi Nakano, Shinzo Abe, ” Nakano, David Boling, “ that’s, ” Boling, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Takahiro Mori, Abe, Boling, “, I’m, Jeff Kingston, ” Kingston, Arata Yamamoto, Jennifer Jett, Peter Guo Organizations: Lawmakers, Liberal Democratic Party, Constitutional Democratic Party, Getty, Trump, Japan Relations, NBC News, U.S, Eurasia Group, Nippon, Pittsburgh, . Steel, Democratic, Nippon Steel, United Steelworkers, ”, Japan Locations: TOKYO, Japan, Washington, Tokyo, China, Russia, North Korea, U.S, York, Japanese, Pittsburgh, ” Japan, United States, Temple, Hong Kong

☆ Insulet CEO on earnings, GLP-1 and election impact
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | 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 EmailInsulet CEO on earnings, GLP-1 and election impactJim Hollingshead, Insulet CEO, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss the Insulet earnings, Apple blood sugar testing app and more.

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☆ Walmart is testing a new way to make it easier to access locked-up items. Here's why that's smart.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Walmart is testing tech that lets employees use an app to unlock anti-shoplifting displays. The tech, currently in several hundred stores, could lead to shoppers having access too. 1 in 5 shoppers surveyed said they would buy from another retailer when faced with locked-up merch. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The assumption behind the Freedom Case is that customers who share their personal information in order to access merchandise are unlikely to steal.

Persons: —, Carol Spieckerman, Chris Walton, Spieckerman Organizations: Walmart, Service, Bloomberg, Omni, Kroger, Safeway

☆ Climate Action 15: 2024's Leading Innovators for a Sustainable Future
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Editor's note: Business Insider's reporters and editors nominated leaders based on insights from past Climate Action honorees, expert sources, and reader submissions. Courtesy of Jayson RicamaraSaudi Arabia, with its hot desert climate and little fresh water, is one of the most difficult farming environments. AdvertisementIyris in October also launched a sustainable-farming pilot in Saudi Arabia with chemical and plastic manufacturers as well as companies including Red Sea Global, a luxury tourism developer. A UN climate panel estimated that harnessing wave energy could supply 20% more electricity than the world produced in 2022. The US is trying to shore up its own mining and manufacturing base to curb China's power, including in battery recycling.

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☆ Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Story The Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

The project at Leshan is dubbed the Longwei, or Dragon Might, Project and is also referred to as the Nuclear Power Development Project in documents. This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows the Nuclear Power Institute of China's Site No. The site is under the control of the Nuclear Power Institute of China, a subsidiary of the China National Nuclear Corporation, which is tasked with reactor engineering research and testing. The research does not, however, provide clues as to when a Chinese nuclear-powered carrier could be built and become operational, she said. Matthew Funaiole, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ China Power Project, said he doubts China’s next carrier will be nuclear-powered.

Persons: ”, Tong Zhao, Jeffrey Lewis, Jamie Withorne, Sarah Laderman, ” “, Laderman, Li Gang, Yuan Huazhi, China’s, “, Matthew Funaiole, Nick Childs, ” Childs, Childs, Zhao, ” Zhao, Xi Jinping Organizations: Thailand AP, Associated Press, “, Carnegie Endowment, International Peace, Washington , D.C, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Nuclear, Development, China’s Defense Ministry, Foreign, Ministry, Planet Labs PBC, Nuclear Power Institute, Middlebury, Nuclear Power Institute of China, China National Nuclear Corporation, China Ship Research, Design Center, Development Project, AP, Oslo Nuclear, Open Nuclear Network, PAX, Shandong, Xinhua, US Navy, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy, Center for Strategic, Studies, Power, Liberation Army Navy’s, International Institute for Strategic Studies, US, International, Pacific, People’s Liberation Army Navy, Defense Department Locations: Bangkok, Thailand, China, Beijing, United States, France, Washington ,, California, Leshan, Sichuan, Mucheng Township, Sichuan Province, Mucheng, Sichuan’s, Chengdu, Soviet Union, Oslo, Vienna, Sanya, Hainan Province, Soviet, Liaoning, Shandong, Fujian, Taiwan, Pacific, South China, China’s

☆ 23andMe cuts 40% of its workforce, discontinues all therapy programs
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Genetic testing firm 23andMe said on Monday it is reducing about 40%, or 200 employees, from its workforce and discontinuing further development of all its therapies as part of a restructuring program. “We are taking these difficult but necessary actions as we restructure 23andMe and focus on the long-term success of our core consumer business and research partnerships,” said CEO Anne Wojcicki. The company said it is evaluating strategic alternatives, including licensing agreements and asset sales, for its therapies in development. In July, the CEO and co-founder proposed to acquire all outstanding shares of the firm not already owned by her or her affiliates for 40 cents each. After Monday’s restructuring plan, the company expects annualized cost savings of more than $35 million.

Persons: 23andMe, ”, Anne Wojcicki Organizations: CNN

One of the 43 monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina research facility Wednesday night has been "successfully recovered unharmed," officials said Saturday. As of Thursday night, the monkeys had been located in the wooded region surrounding the Alpha Genesis facility, in a rural area on the edge of Yamassee. Police emphasized Saturday there is not a current threat to public health, citing the research facility. Staff members at Alpha Genesis were working to entice them with food as well. Police urged the public to stay away from the area surrounding Alpha Genesis as the monkeys can be easily startled.

Persons: Greg Westergaard, Alpha Genesis Organizations: Yemassee Police, Alpha, Staff, Alpha Genesis, Police, NBC Locations: Carolina, Yamassee

☆ Kmart has all but disappeared from the US. But its Australian namesake is booming.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThe closure of a Kmart store in Bridgehampton, New York, in October marked the end of an era for the iconic chain. Now, just one Kmart store remains in the mainland US, tucked away inside an At Home store in southwest Miami. "We see this in things such as Kmart hacks," where creators showcase how they use Kmart products in novel ways to help in their everyday lives, Lloyd-Wallis said. A race to the bottomSo far, Kmart Australia has weathered the e-commerce storm, in part thanks to the geographical challenges companies like Amazon face in Australia. It seems, then, that Kmart Australia could find itself in a price race to the bottom.

Persons: —, Gary Mortimer, Mortimer, They've, Ian Bailey, it's, Bailey, we've, Anastasia Lloyd, Wallis, news.com.au, Roy Morgan, Laura Demasi, Roy Morgan's Organizations: Kmart, Service, Walmart, Target, Kmart Group, Queensland University of Technology, National Retail Federation, Kmart Australia, Getty, Retail Doctor Group, Lloyd, Amazon Australia Locations: Australia, Bridgehampton , New York, Miami, Australian, Melbourne, New Zealand, Target Australia, Canada, Singapore, Philippines, Sydney, Kmart Australia

☆ Caligan picks up a stake in Verona Pharma, seeing an opportunity to generate more value
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Kenneth Squire | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

It invests in a concentrated portfolio of small and midcap life sciences companies, using activism as a tool to unlock value. A successful drug like Ohtuvayre would not just increase the life expectancies of patients with COPD, but it would lower costs for both health-care providers and COPD patients. Currently, there are over 8.6 million U.S. COPD patients with over 4 million remaining symptomatic despite treatment from the current commercial therapies. In early pooling analysis, Ohtuvayre showed a 41% reduction in exacerbations in COPD patients, almost double brensocatib. When Caligan announced its Verona position last month, the stock was trading at $33.40 per share or a $2.5 billion enterprise value.

Persons: Caligan, David Johnson, Ohtuvayre, Verona's, Verona, MorphoSys, bode, Ken Squire Organizations: Verona Pharma, Caligan Partners, Carlyle Group, FDA, MorphoSys AG, Novartis, pharma, 13D Locations: Verona, London, MorphoSys, Caligan's

☆ Insider Today: Rethinking supplements
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

On the agenda:But first: Inside the vacation-home tax drama in South Lake Tahoe. Brandon Olafsson/ ShutterstockFor Amanda Yen, a Business Insider fellow, her grandparent's vacation home in South Lake Tahoe is "the stuff of legend." However, a proposed annual tax measure on last Tuesday's ballot that was voted down by local residents made her family question whether they'd keep their house. What's been the initial reaction from second homeowners now that Lake Tahoe locals voted against Measure N? AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

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☆ Longevity doctors are scrambling to get patients to stop taking flashy, expensive supplements
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Bischof and other longevity medicine practitioners say the trend toward overdoing it has been supercharged in recent years by more aggressive and flashy online marketing of longevity supplements. Overdoing supplements can hurt your healthMore isn't always more when it comes to taking supplements Strauss/Curtis/Getty ImagesIn the past, patients typically hadn't invested in healthy aging supplements on their own. Eventually, Bischof was able to convince the patient to stop taking his longevity supplements. AdvertisementDietician Naras Lapsys, chief clinical officer at Chi Longevity, a private clinic in Singapore, says many people are piling these newer pills on top of older, popular longevity supplements. For patients who are excited about longevity supplements, Bischof recommends cycling them, taking one for a few months, and then pausing instead of taking them continuously throughout the year.

Persons: —, Dr, Andrea Maier, Maier, it's, Evelyne Bischof, isn't, Strauss, Curtis, Bischof, Pharmacologist Myriam Merarchi, Merarchi, pare, Bryan Johnson, Lapsys Organizations: Service, National University of Singapore, Facebook, McKinsey, Hollywood, Chi Longevity Locations: Singapore, China, Switzerland, Israel, Shanghai, Tel Aviv, Swiss

☆ 1 monkey recovered after dozens escape in South Carolina. Others are ‘jumping back and forth’ near the research facility
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Graham Hurley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Monkey mayhem continues as 42 primates remain on the loose from a research facility in South Carolina. On Wednesday, 43 rhesus macaque primates escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee. The loose primates continue to interact with their encaged counterparts inside the facility. Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard told police Saturday recovery efforts will continue “for as long as it takes,” the statement said. The Alpha Genesis test facility specializes in nonhuman primate research for the biomedical research community.

Persons: Greg Westergaard, ”, Matthew Garnes Organizations: CNN, Alpha Genesis Primate Research, Yemassee Police Department, Alpha, Police, Alpha Genesis, Residents Locations: South Carolina, Yemassee, cooing, Courier, Beaufort County

☆ Study maps how nonprofit religious groups set up facilities near abortion clinics
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Abigail Brooks | Abigail Brooks Is A Producer For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +14 min

While crisis pregnancy centers’ pattern of locating near abortion facilities is well documented, the new research, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Medical Internet Research, maps women’s geographic access to both crisis pregnancy centers and abortion facilities. The new study found that in 2021, crisis pregnancy centers outnumbered abortion clinics 3-to-1 in the U.S., but acknowledged that the figure is probably greater now post-Dobbs. On average, the distance between crisis pregnancy centers and abortion facilities in the U.S. was 5.5 miles. Abortion clinics offer other health careAbortion-rights advocates say that when communities lose abortion clinics, they also lose access to other health care services for women. Crisis pregnancy centers outnumber abortion clinics 9 to 1 in Texas, according to the crisis pregnancy center study.

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☆ 43 escaped research monkeys still loose in South Carolina after caretaker failed to shut two doors
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Police are still searching for 43 monkeys that escaped from a research facility in South Carolina on Wednesday, as the head of the company revealed that the outbreak happened when a staff member failed to secure a door properly. Police in Yemassee, Beaufort County, confirmed Thursday night that the primates were in the wooded region surrounding the Alpha Genesis facility, in a rural area on the edge of Yamassee. Locals were urged to lock windows and doors and not to interact with the monkeys and instead call 911 immediately upon spotting any of the escaped primates. Alpha Genesis carries out medical research for a range of clients for several conditions, including brain disorders. Meanwhile, animal rights advocates have raised concerns over the ethics of using primates in medical research on such a scale.

Persons: Greg Westergaard, Alpha Genesis, Westergaard, didn't, Kathleen Conlee, Lisa Jones, Engel Organizations: Police, Alpha, Alpha Genesis, NBC, U.S . Department of Agriculture, Humane Society of, PETA Locations: South Carolina, Yemassee, Beaufort County, Yamassee, United States, Washington

Prince William said the past year has been “brutal” as his wife and father announced their diagnoses with cancer. It's probably been the hardest year in my life," William told NBC News' international partner, Sky News, at the end of a weeklong tour in Cape Town, South Africa, for the fourth annual Earthshot Prize. King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis in February following a procedure for benign prostate enlargement. "Trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult," William, Prince of Wales, told Sky. "It's interesting you say that, ’cause I couldn't be less relaxed this year," he told Sky.

Persons: Prince William, It's, William, King Charles III, Buckingham, Kate, Princess, Wales, Charles, William , Prince of Wales, I'm, you've Organizations: NBC News, Sky News, Sky Locations: Cape Town , South Africa

☆ Indeed prepares for 2025 rollout of its new AI tool, Pathfinder, which aims to help job seekers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Julia Hood | Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Indeed is launching an AI-powered tool called Pathfinder to help job seekers discover career paths. Jessica Jensen, Indeed's chief marketing officer, said the focus will be on positioning Indeed as a "livelong talent agent." The new product comes as job seekers report profound frustration with the hiring process, citing indignities like "ghost jobs" and overwhelming competition. Related storiesThe company's internal marketing team is executing the product launch, and channels will include email, events, and job seeker content. "Outreach on the part of employers is so valuable and drives better results for job seekers and employers."

Persons: Jessica Jensen, —, Chris Hyams, Hyames, you've, Hymes, " Hyams, it's, Jessice Jensen, Jensen Organizations: Service, Pathfinder, BI, Companies

☆ After two presidential losses, women wonder what it will take to shatter the glass ceiling
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Arit John | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

For the second time in eight years, the highest, hardest glass ceiling survived millions of tiny cracks, once again testing the optimism of those who hope to see the first female president elected. The late Rep. Shirley Chisholm, a former New York congresswoman, became the first Black woman to seek the office in 1972. “I’m ready for a female president, I just don’t think that most of America is yet, and I don’t know why,” she said. In the Senate, Angela Alsobrooks will be the first Black woman to represent Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester will be the first woman to represent Delaware. Together, the two Democrats will be the first two Black women to serve in the chamber at the same time.

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☆ Powell to Trump: Go ahead, make my day
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

That’s essentially what Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is experiencing with President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House. When a reporter asked the Fed chair if he’d resign if Trump asked him to, Powell didn’t miss a beat. Removing a Fed chair isn’t so simpleIf Trump, or any president for that matter, were to try to remove a Fed chair, they would encounter a steep uphill battle. Ultimately, the Supreme Court could have the final say on what merits a “for cause” firing of a Fed chair. Trump has tried testing the limits anywayNevertheless, Trump threatened to fire Powell on several occasions when he was first president.

Persons: That’s, Jerome Powell, Donald Trump’s, Trump, he’d, Powell didn’t, “, ”, curtly, ” Powell, Powell, won’t, Powell doesn’t, Joe Biden, ” Trump Organizations: New, New York CNN, Federal, Trump, Republican, Bloomberg, Economic, of Chicago Locations: New York

Tinder cautioned investors it expected another drop in paying users in the fourth quarter. A Forbes Health survey this year reported 78% of Americans felt exhausted by dating apps. AdvertisementSingles aren't the only ones feeling the ache from dating app fatigue — Wall Street is too. AdvertisementDeflating investor energy around dating apps mirrors a national outcry of "swipe fatigue," following a decade of the apps' meteoric rise. As users grow frustrated with dating app fees and algorithms, new startup founders are entering the space.

Persons: Bumble, Tinder, —, influencer Serena Kerrigan, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Lidiane Jones, Sitch Organizations: Forbes Health, Service, Match, Inc, Bloomberg's Technology Summit Locations: Geneva

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