Personal Finance Daily Where Did Laid Off Tech and Media Workers Go and How the Ai Boom Can Affect Your Money and Your Career
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AI boom can even work on your taxes
Tax preparer Intuit’s market valuation bigger than Goldman Sachs after becoming unexpected beneficiary of AI enthusiasmFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
What are vesting schedules? They can turn your ‘free’ 401(k) match money into ‘pretend’ money if you don’t know.
When you are new to a job, knowing when the company match belongs to you is as important as knowing how much it is.MarketWatch - Business -
You can now read daily transcripts of the Trump trial, here's how
While you still can't watch the trial of former President Donald Trump, you can now read daily transcripts of the historic hush money proceedings, the New York Court System announced Monday.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Muting people on social media is fast and free and will change your life
Experts say setting boundaries online creates a healthier digital environment and helps preserve your mental wellbeing. I don’t generally believe in life hacks. As much as I’d love to imagine that one easy tweak could resurface my life like it’s a ...The Guardian - World -
'Your personality will get you 10 times richer than your intelligence,' says self-made millionaire who retired at 35
When it comes to getting promotions and raises, your EQ is more important than your IQ, says 42-year-old millionaire Steve Adcock.CNBC - Business -
You Can Clamp Your Phone Into Razer’s Fancy New Game Controller
Plus: GMC has a new great big electric pickup, Meta adds instant AI image generation to WhatsApp, and everyone’s talking about the new audio app Airchat.Wired - Tech -
Can you afford to take your children on days out?
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.BBC News - Top stories -
Unruly Gut Fungi Can Make Your Covid Worse
An infection can upset your microbiome, and if certain gut fungi run riot, this can kick the immune system into overdrive.Wired - Tech - Covid -
New Lego Fortnite Update Means A Pig Can Now Be Your Friend
Lego Fortnite thinks you need some animal buddies in your virtual life, so a new update arriving tomorrow, April 23, is called Farm Friends. Developer Epic will raise the recruitment cap for your village so that cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs can ...GameSpot - Tech -
Can you buy long-term care insurance in your 80s?
If you're in your 80s, you may be wondering if you can still qualify for long-term care insurance. Find out here.CBS News - Top stories -
Open Your Mind: There Are Plenty of Good Ideas You Can Steal.
Operating within your own information bubble may be satisfying, but it's limiting.Inc. - Business -
The Way Advisers Handle Your Retirement Money Is About to Change
More investment professionals will be required to act in their customers’ best interest when providing advice about their retirement money.The New York Times - Business -
The Way Advisers Handle Your Retirement Money Is About to Change
More investment professionals will be required to act in their customers’ best interest when providing advice about their retirement money.The New York Times - Top stories -
The big tech firms want an AI monopoly – but the UK watchdog can bring them to heel | John Naughton
Microsoft, Meta and Google are snapping up small players in the burgeoning industry – but the Competition and Markets Authority is demanding fair play. “Monopoly,” said Peter Thiel, Silicon Valley’s answer to Darth Vader, “is the condition of ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Here's how to track the status of your 2024 tax refund
Millions of Americans filed their taxes during the last two weeks of this year's tax season. Here's how to find out when you'll get your refund.CBS News - Top stories -
Exclusive: Powerful new AI model accurately converts speech to text, even your company’s jargon
AdaKWS from aiOla achieves remarkable 94.6% accuracy in keyword spotting generally, outperforming OpenAI’s widely acclaimed Whisper at 88.4%.VentureBeat - Tech -
Science Says 3 Reasons Prove You Can (and Should) Trust Your Intuition
There's a reason why 80 percent of leaders report using their intuition to make decisions. Maybe you should too.Inc. - Business -
How Texas unleashed a geothermal boom
With its nation-leading renewables fleet and oil and gas industry, Texas is poised to dominate what boosters hope will be America’s next great energy boom: a push to tap the heat of the subterranean earth for electricity and industry. That ...The Hill - Politics -
How a 20-Year-Old Book About AI Inspired This Tech Founder's Company
Gaurav Banga used a key theory from his reading to build his cybersecurity startup, Balbix.Inc. - Business -
Neuroscience Says Embracing This Mindset Actually Changes How Your Brain Is Wired (in the Best Possible Way)
Change your outlook, change your mind.Inc. - Business -
What Aaron Donald taught the NFL about the draft
There was skepticism surrounding Donald's size, but the people in the Rams' draft room knew what they had in the pass-rusher out of Pitt.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Here’s What to Ask Your Dentist When Evaluating Your Treatment
To get the best care, experts recommend speaking up. Here are tips for what to ask and how to evaluate the treatments you are offered.The New York Times - Health -
When the Cute Guy on Your Flight Turns Out to be Your Seatmate
Alex Zhou and Eddie Kay met on a plane heading to Boston from Los Angeles. After going their separate ways, the two reconnected on social media.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The EV Battery of Your Dreams Is Coming
Quiet developments signal that over the next five years we will see technological leaps.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Read Your Way Through Accra
Bus stations. Traffic stops. Beaches. There’s no telling where you’ll find the next story in Accra, Ghana’s capital. Peace Adzo Medie shares some of her favorites.The New York Times - Top stories -
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight UPS, Thomson Reuters, Universal Music Group, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
China’s ageing tech workers hit by ‘curse of 35’
Discrimination against older employees particularly apparent in sector where executives openly state preference for youthFinancial Times - Business - China -
Noncompetes Are Dead—and Tech Workers Are Free to Roam
A new rule from the US Federal Trade Commission invalidates most noncompete agreements, frequently used to bind tech workers. It could unlock higher wages and more entrepreneurship and innovation.Wired - Tech -
Can the WNBA Make Money?
A wave of star power has lifted hopes that viewership will pick up for the women’s league.The New York Times - Business - WNBA -
Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?
Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes.BBC News - Top stories -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The One-Liners Kept Coming’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers?
Instagram is testing a program that offers its top influencers the ability to interact with their followers over direct messages using a chatbot.The New York Times - Tech -
Ask These Killer Questions to Revolutionize Your Work
Question everything about your process.Inc. - Business -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Problem Was He Smelled Really Good’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Booing your own anthem - Hong Kong and a dilemma
Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.BBC News - Top stories - Hong Kong -
People in India: share your thoughts on the election
The Guardian would like to hear from people in India on their thoughts on the 2024 general election, in particular young people who are voting for the first time. The world’s largest election has begun, with nearly a billion people eligible to ...The Guardian - World -
GP fears NHS career over after he's let go by text
Dr John Cosgrove, 49, says his agency told him he was no longer needed by text message.BBC News - Top stories -
How Has Marijuana Legalization Affected the Black Business Community?
Programs to promote social equity in licensing legal cannabis stores are meant to address the harms of the drug war in minority communities. Progress is slow, say entrepreneurs.Inc. - Business -
How the U.S. Aid Package Could Affect the War in Ukraine
How an aid package from the U.S. could affect the war.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine