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☆ 3 signs your boss is 'quiet firing' you — and the 2 steps you should take immediately
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Eileen Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She says there are three signs you're being quiet fired, including your boss asking less of you. Here are three signs you're being quiet fired:Your boss, who used to ask you to do work over again or tell you how you could do things better, isn't asking anymore. Anticipate what's coming up on your boss' schedule and ask if you can take on a specific task. My belief that my work would speak for itself, or my boss would do that for me, was sorely mistaken. If you don't have the skills to accomplish something in your PIP, ask for training.

The EPA shut down the refinery, formerly called Limetree Bay, in May 2021 after a series of chemical releases into the environment sickened neighboring residents. The plant owners intend to restart the facility, but have let it fall into disrepair, the EPA said last month. The new Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit would require detailed air-quality analyses and the use of the best available air pollution control technology, the EPA said Thursday. An earlier owner, Hovensa, was required to spend $700 million on pollution control equipment, among other obligations after violating the Clean Air Act by increasing emissions without first obtaining pre-construction permits and installing required pollution control equipment. Hovensa went bankrupt and shut down the plant the following year; later Limetree Bay Ventures bought the refinery in December 2015.

Because while some of last week’s election results are still being tabulated, one thing is certain: Abortion was a clear winner. Across the country, many voters named abortion as their top or second most important issue in exit polls. Of course ensuring everyone has legal, affordable access to abortion care in our communities is front of mind. White nationalists use abortion as an issue to divide white Christian voters and oppress people of color seeking reproductive freedom and health care. We’ve had pro-choice majorities before, but pro-choice leaders placed abortion on the back burner, believing it wasn’t in jeopardy.

☆ Stock market rally will be put to test in week ahead, after yields fall and tech surges
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Patti Domm | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

This week, bond yields also came off their highs and were sharply lower, paving the way for gains in tech and growth shares. They include Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard, New York Fed President John Williams and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari to name a few. Hogan said that group includes Bullard, Brainard and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly. Many strategists are calling the move higher a bear market rally, and some expect it will fizzle in December while others say it could continue into the new year. Friday Earnings: JD.com, Foot Locker, Buckle 8:40 a.m. Boston Fed President Susan Collins 10:00 a.m.

☆ Inflation and abortion are the top 2 issues in one of America's swingiest districts. Here's what voters there are saying ahead of the midterms.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Voters in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District told Insider how they feel about these key issues ahead of the midterm elections. They also are critical issues for voters in one of the nation's swing Congressional Districts with an especially tight race: Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. While abortion is a huge issue, even more voters may be worried about the economy and sky-high inflation. "I think it's important to remember that voters vote on issues that impact them in their everyday lives," Chen said. The economy stood out among the results with 26% saying the economy, and 19% said "inflation or the cost of living."

☆ We’re on a ‘highway to climate hell,' UN chief Guterres says, calling for a global phase-out of coal
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Anmar Frangoul | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaking at the COP27 climate change summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. "We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator," he told attendees. "We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator." "But we cannot … accept that our attention is not focused on climate change." While collaboration was needed to bolster peace efforts and end "tremendous suffering," climate change was "on a different timeline, and a different scale."

☆ Internal forums, major deals, and employee exits: Inside BlackRock's long road to embracing crypto
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Rebecca Ungarino | Morgan Chittum | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

A group of employees at the firm organized and started holding a forum to discuss crypto, five people familiar with the group told Insider. Eager, usually more junior, staff members huddled around to hear industry experts talk about crypto and blockchain. A junior employee touched off BlackRock's crypto effortsThe blockchain working group and the informal crypto-asset forum will end up being key footnotes in the firm's history. Leaving BlackRock for cryptoLader left BlackRock in June 2021 for Uniswap, the world's largest decentralized-exchange protocol, where she is now the chief operating officer. She was "very, very central" to the firm's crypto efforts," a former employee said.

How Putin and Friends Stalled Climate Progress A handful of powerful world leaders rallied around Russia and undercut global cooperation. Mr. Putin has gained from this as the increasingly autocratic Mr. Xi finds common cause with the Kremlin. “Much depends on whether authoritarian leaders perceive climate action to be in their self-interest.”Though their actions help Mr. Putin, their track records on climate are mixed. Mr. Xi called Mr. Putin his “best friend.”He was returning the favor from a year earlier, when Mr. Putin hosted Mr. Xi at the Grand Kremlin Palace and awarded him one of Russia’s highest medals for foreign dignitaries. At a news conference with Mr. Putin, Mr. Bolsonaro thanked his “dear friend,” saying that Mr. Putin had offered him support when other world leaders were criticizing his Amazon policy.

☆ EBay's focus on luxury to refurbished goods drives results beat
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Nivedita Balu | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] The eBay logo is pictured on a phone screen in this photo illustration in New York, U.S., July 23, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/IllustrationNov 2 (Reuters) - EBay Inc's (EBAY.O) quarterly results beat Wall Street targets on Wednesday as inflation-wary shoppers snapped up refurbished goods and the ecommerce platform reaped the benefits of expanding its luxury offerings. The company still forecast holiday-quarter revenue slightly below estimates, but investors looked past that to drive up its shares nearly 8% in extended trading. The energy crisis has pushed up demand for home energy products in Germany though, they said, due to rising utility prices and uncertainty around energy availability. The midpoint of eBay's holiday-quarter revenue forecast of $2.42 billion to $2.50 billion came in slightly below analysts' expectations of $2.49 billion, according to Refinitiv data.

☆ EBay beats third-quarter revenue estimates, shares rise
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] The eBay logo is pictured on a phone screen in this photo illustration in New York, U.S., July 23, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/IllustrationNov 2 (Reuters) - Ecommerce company eBay Inc (EBAY.O) on Wednesday beat Wall Street targets for third-quarter revenue as consumers snapped up luxury souvenirs and quirky gifts on its platform. Ebay forecast fourth-quarter revenue between $2.42 billion and $2.50 billion, with the midpoint coming in below analysts' estimates of $2.49 billion, according to Refinitiv data. The company projected adjusted profit between $1.03 and $1.09 per share for the key holiday quarter, compared with expectations of $1.06 per share. For the third quarter, the company said revenue fell 5% to $2.4 billion, surpassing estimates of $2.32 billion.

☆ As Election Day approaches, Democrats warn that Social Security and Medicare are at stake
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

He also pointed to impending risks to Social Security based on plans floated by certain Republican lawmakers, namely Sens. What's more, it would mean letting two of the most important laws that established Social Security and Medicare expire, he said. It is unclear what his opponent Kean's stance is on Social Security and Medicare. While that's in keeping with years past, the difference this year is Social Security has been more of a front-burner issue. "Usually, it's a lot of lip service to Social Security and how they think it's a great program."

☆ What rising interest rates mean for your credit, loans, savings and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“Interest rates have increased at the fastest pace in 40 years,” said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.com. They’re offering far higher rates – with some topping 3% currently – and have been increasing them as benchmark rates go higher. At the most recent auction in October, for instance, the 5-year TIPS had an interest rate of 1.625%. Home loans: Lock in fixed rates nowMortgage rates have been rising over the past year, jumping more than three percentage points. That said, “don’t jump into a large purchase that isn’t right for you just because interest rates might go up.

☆ New York City's 'smallest apartment' has no bathroom and its renter shares one in the hall with neighbors
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She must leave her micro studio and walk past neighbors to use the bathroom - which, while separate, is private. Randazzo's tiny apartment - 80 square feet - includes a tiny kitchen with a two-burner cooktop, mini fridge, microwave, and a sink. Most viewers were both shocked and impressed by how she maximized the small space. Like Verhaeg, Webber shares a bathroom with neighbors living on the same floor. Verhaeg found his tiny apartment on Zillow in 2020, but he didn't see it in person until it was time to move in.

The Sega Genesis Mini 2 launched on October 27 exclusively at Amazon. The retro gaming console features 60 games from the Sega Genesis and Sega CD. Like the earlier model, the Genesis Mini 2 is designed to let buyers play retro Sega games on their TV. The Genesis Mini 2 has 60 games, while the original Genesis Mini had 42. Are there other ways to play classic Sega Genesis games?

☆ EU countries look to map out path to gas price cap
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Kate Abnett | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/IllustrationBRUSSELS, Oct 25 (Reuters) - European Union energy ministers will discuss a bloc-wide gas price cap on Tuesday, attempting to navigate their next steps although it is likely to be weeks before any final decisions. Europe has been scrambling to tame high energy prices after Russia slashed gas supplies following its invasion of Ukraine - sending gas prices skywards and pushing European power prices to record levels in August. With no legal proposal for a price cap on the table yet, ministers meeting in Luxembourg are expected to debate the principles of how an EU gas price limit could work, as well as possible drawbacks. Ahead of Tuesday's talks, the EU Commission shared a document with countries that cautioned against another type of price cap, for gas used to generate power, which it said could cause an increase in gas use. One senior EU official said it was not yet clear when Brussels would make a firm proposal on a price cap.

☆ EU countries try to map out path to gas price cap
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Kate Abnett | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/IllustrationBRUSSELS, Oct 25 (Reuters) - European Union energy ministers will discuss a bloc-wide gas price cap on Tuesday, attempting to navigate their next steps although it is likely to be weeks before any final decisions. With no legal proposal for a price cap on the table yet, ministers meeting in Luxembourg are expected to debate the principles of how an EU gas price limit could work, as well as possible drawbacks. Europe has been scrambling to tame high energy prices after Russia slashed gas supplies following its invasion of Ukraine - sending gas prices skywards and pushing European power prices to record levels in August. Any proposal would need to be negotiated by EU countries, possibly with the aim of approving it at an emergency meeting of energy ministers in November. Ahead of Tuesday's talks, the EU Commission shared a document with countries that cautioned against another type of price cap, for gas used to generate power, which it said could cause an increase in gas use.

☆ A software engineer has built his TikTok side hustle to over 500,000 followers. Here's how much he earns.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Matt Upham, who has 522,000 followers on TikTok, 113,000 on Instagram, and 56,000 on YouTube, got his big break on social media after four years of trial and error. Upham, who's based in San Francisco, started out in 2016 with photography accounts on Instagram, then briefly tried personal-finance content before finding success during the pandemic with coding and tech content on TikTok. Now most of his content covers general tech news and tips, including advice on how to get tech and coding jobs. Although he got his start with photography, Upham now focuses primarily on short-form video — which he repurposes on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. Upham's income has come mainly from partnerships with brands — a side of the business that has suffered amid the slowing economy.

☆ Democrats struggle with message on inflation in final midterm push
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Shannon-Pettypiece-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Shannon Pettypiece | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

“What is our message about why inflation is going to be worse if Republicans win?” Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., told NBC News in an interview. Even as President Joe Biden and some candidates sharpen their focus on inflation, many Democrats are worried it may be coming too late. “Ads for both parties discussed inflation during the early summer, but since then, pro-Democratic ads have avoided mentions of inflation while pro-Republican ads have increased their discussion of inflation,” the researchers wrote. Economic issues are hitting voters particularly hard in states where Democrats’ control of the Senate hangs in the balance, including Arizona, Georgia and Nevada. In campaign appearances and ads, she’s frequently attempted to explain to voters that the Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs for voters.

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine faced widespread power outages Thursday as the country’s energy system struggled to cope with the damage from a wave of Russian attacks. Ukraine’s energy minister, Herman Halushchenko, said Thursday the government was seeking a 20% reduction in energy use and that Ukrainians had responded to the appeal to ease pressure on the country’s grid. She also has a sleeping bag designed for below freezing temperatures, a thermal blanket and even skiing clothes in case temperatures continue dropping and the strikes on energy targets continue. Current restrictions are worth it.”For months, the Kremlin said it was only after military targets — not civilian or critical infrastructure in Ukraine. The British Defense Ministry also said in an assessment this week that causing widespread damage to Ukraine’s energy network is likely the “key objective” of the Kremlin’s strike campaign.

☆ BMW tests hydrogen burner in Leipzig paint shop, expands battery assembly lines
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LEIPZIG, Germany, Oct 20 (Reuters) - BMW (BMWG.DE) is testing a burner able to operate on both hydrogen and gas in its paint shop in Leipzig, the carmaker said on Thursday, as it also announced an 800-million-euro ($782 million) investment in new battery assembly lines at the plant. The burner, developed together with combustion technology firm Saacke with the aim of reducing carbon emissions in the production process, is able to switch from hydrogen to gas or vice-versa while in use. Carmakers looking to reduce dependence on Russian gas have been struggling to find a solution for how to power their paint shops without the fuel. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterBMW already uses hydrogen in the production process at its Leipzig plant, with a fleet of hydrogen-powered trucks for logistics transport and five storage tanks on the premises. Also on Thursday, BMW said it was adding a third battery assembly line and five cell varnishing lines to the Leipzig plant by 2024, with two more high voltage battery assembly lines to follow after that.

☆ Stockton serial killer used ghost gun, officials say, as man charged with 3 murders
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

A man who authorities say used a ghost gun in five homicides in Stockton, California, from April 2021 till late last month was formally charged with murder Tuesday. Police searching for a serial killer suspect arrested Wesley Brownlee, 43, during a traffic stop early Saturday. Those three deaths are among the six that police say a serial killer is responsible for. The district attorney said she expects additional charges in two other murders in Stockton, as well as an attempted murder. It’s thought to be one of the first known serial murder cases in which a ghost gun was said to be the weapon.

☆ Goldman to merge investment banking, trading as Marcus takes backseat
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Saeed Azhar | Lananh Nguyen | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The group’s reorganization sees its investment banking and trading businesses merged into a single unit, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. It is the biggest shakeup since the company’s investor day in early 2020 when it outlined plans for four core units: investment banking, global markets, consumer and wealth management and asset management. “They’re excellent at trading, excellent (at) investment banking,” said Marinac. But the consumer banking unit that launched in 2016 has struggled to gain traction and suffered from delays. The combined investment banking and trading group will be overseen by Dan Dees and Jim Esposito, who are currently global co-heads of Goldman’s investment banking division, and Ashok Varadhan, now co-head of its global markets division, according to Bloomberg.

Marcus, Goldman's consumer banking business, will be absorbed into the wealth unit, the sources said, confirming an earlier Wall Street Journal report. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThis is the biggest shakeup since the company's investor day in early 2020 when it outlined plans for four core units: investment banking, global markets, consumer and wealth management and asset management. The reorganization comes as the Wall Street titan seeks to boost its income from fee-based businesses and cut its reliance on volatile trading and investment banking revenues. The changes also signal Marcus, the consumer unit, is being relegated after Chief Executive Officer David Solomon expressed big ambitions to build a mainstream digital bank. But the consumer banking unit that launched in 2016 has struggled to gain traction and suffered from delays.

☆ Man pays $1,100 a month for 95-square-foot NYC apartment with NO toilet
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Alex Verhaeg, 23, pays $1,100 monthly for a 95-square-foot apartment in Manhattan's East Village. Randazzo's tiny apartment - 80 square feet - includes a tiny kitchen with a two-burner cooktop, mini fridge, microwave, and a sink. Most viewers were both shocked and impressed by how she maximized the small space. Like Verhaeg, Webber shares a bathroom with neighbors living on the same floor. Verhaeg found his tiny apartment on Zillow in 2020, but he didn't see it in person until it was time to move in.

This piece has been adapted from "We Are Proud Boys: How a Right-Wing Street Gang Ushered in a New Era of American Extremism," by Andy Campbell. Indeed, leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys extremist groups face seditious conspiracy charges over what the Justice Department believes is an outsize role in the planning and execution of the insurrection. In an interview with me, one of the antifascists, a woman who supports medics in the field at demonstrations, recalled a harrowing scene in which a group of Proud Boys had her crew cornered and outnumbered, when one of them lunged at her:The Proud Boys started spraying something into the crowd. Those concerns are paramount for all antifascist activists, but especially among women fighting back against misogynist groups like the Proud Boys. Excerpted from "We Are Proud Boys: How a Right-Wing Street Gang Ushered in a New Era of American Extremism by Andy Campbell.

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