These 2 Vacation Splurges Arent Worth It Says Travel Agent for Billionaires

Inside the Black Box of Predictive Travel Surveillance

Behind the scenes, companies and governments are feeding a trove of data about international travelers into opaque AI tools that aim to predict who’s safe—and who’s a threat.

Wired - 2d

Capital One cheated customers out of $2 billion by keeping deposits in lower-yield accounts, CFPB says

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Capital One, which it says kept customers in the dark about higher-yielding savings accounts.

MarketWatch - 1h

FA Cup draw: Liverpool travel to Plymouth

Premier League leaders Liverpool will travel to Championship bottom club Plymouth Argyle in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with Leyton Orient or Derby County drawn to face Manchester City.

ESPN - 1d

Jamie Dimon on the economy, billionaires, and income inequality

The chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase explains why he's referred to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a Ponzi scheme; his bank's efforts to improve the lives of lower-income Americans; and his ...

CBS News - 2d

Ukraine says it captured 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia’s Kursk border region

ABC News - 3d

Ukraine Says It Captured 2 North Korean Soldiers Fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said the soldiers were captured in the western Kursk region, where Ukraine has been fighting to hold on to territory it seized last summer.

The New York Times - 3d

Ukraine says 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured

Moscow's counterattack has left Ukrainian forces outstretched and demoralized, killing and wounding thousands and retaking more than 40% of the 380 square miles of Kursk Ukraine had seized.

CBS News - 3d

Snow and Ice Pound the South, Snarling Travel

A winter storm was sweeping across a wide swath of the South on Friday. Atlanta’s airport issued a ground stop after a plane was evacuated onto a snowy runway.

The New York Times - 4d

Airlines extend travel waivers due to LA wildfires

Airlines are waiving change fees and fare differences for Los Angeles-area flights due to wildfires.

CNBC - 4d

R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’

R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea.

The New York Times - 4d

To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus

To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire class. When I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing ...

The Guardian - 4d

Hill's agent says star WR 'committed' to Dolphins

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is "committed" to the team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday.

ESPN - 5d

How Much Is a Grand Slam Title Really Worth?

The singles winners of the Australian Open will take home millions of dollars. But the tournament will take home hundreds of millions more.

The New York Times - 5d

Tyreek Hill's agent says star WR is committed to Dolphins despite season-ending comments

Hill was apparently speaking out of frustration

CBS Sports - 5d

This Billionaire’s ‘Don’t Die’ Strategy Boils Down to 5 Basics

Bryan Johnson, the founder of Braintree and subject of a new Netflix doc, is on a quest for remarkable longevity.

Inc. - 5d

Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza

The Israeli military will no longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.”

The New York Times - 6d

Elon Musk says DOGE probably won't find $2 trillion in federal budget cuts

Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that his budget-cutting effort on behalf of President-elect Donald Trump would most likely not find $2 trillion in savings, backtracking on a goal he set ...

NBC News - 6d

Bradley Beal trade rumors: Suns star has not discussed waiving no-trade clause, agent says

Beal was recently removed from Phoenix's starting lineup

CBS Sports - 6d

Police say hiker lost 2 weeks in mountains found in "great condition"

A hiker who got lost in Australia's Snowy Mountains has shocked police by surviving on a couple muesli bars and foraged berries.

CBS News - Jan. 8

The Billionaire Mining Magnate Who Bet Coal Had a Future---and Won Big

The U.K. closed its last coal-powered plant, but 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Meta Follows Elon Musk’s Lead, Moves Staffers to Billionaire-Friendly Texas

According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta trust and safety workers will be relocated to Texas to prevent them from “censoring” users. Experts point to other advantages.

Wired - Jan. 7

Is a 2-year CD still worth opening?

A 2-year CD can still be valuable for many savers, even at a slightly lower interest rate. Here's why.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Emirati billionaire investing $20B in US to build data centers

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani plans to invest $20 billion in the United States “over a very short period of time” to build data centers across the ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

2 found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment after flight, airline says

It was unclear how they accessed the aircraft, JetBlue said.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Explosive device kills 2 at a school in Nigeria's capital city, police say

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Sam Altman Says AI Agents Will Transform the Workforce in 2025

In a new blog post, the famous OpenAI CEO reflected on his firing, what the company could do better, and a pursuit of ‘superintelligence.’

Inc. - Jan. 6

Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo

Civil society and a local politician say rebels with the M23 group have seized two key towns in eastern Congo as they advance in the volatile region

ABC News - Jan. 6

Trump says he's still open to 2-bill track on GOP legislative priorities

Politico - Jan. 6

Maga vs the billionaires

Trump’s fragile coalition is already splintering over immigration

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Vikings snatch up $2 million worth of tickets so their fans can invade Detroit for game vs. Lions

Minnesota is pulling out all the stops for the biggest game of the season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?

The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

BBC News - Jan. 5

3 CD accounts still worth opening for 2025

CD accounts can still be valuable this year, especially if you open one of these term lengths.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Biden to travel to New Orleans on Monday

President Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday following the New Years attack that killed 15 people, including the attacker, and injured at least 35 others. Biden will be joined on the trip ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Is a $10,000 1-year CD worth opening for 2025?

If you can afford to temporarily part with the funds, a $10,000 1-year CD could prove valuable for 2025. Here's why.

CBS News - Jan. 2

How Jensen Huang and 3 Nvidia Board Members Became Billionaires

Longtime Nvidia board member Tench Coxe is among the company’s newly minted billionaires.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban

The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Is the Forme Power Bra really worth $189?

I tested the Forme Power Bra for five months to see if it could improve my posture. Does it actually work?

NBC News - Jan. 2

Montenegro Shooting Kills 12, Including 2 Children, Officials Say

The authorities in the small Balkan country reported after a search that the gunman, whose rampage followed a bar fight, had been found dead.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

9 European Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in 2025

From big shows in London and Amsterdam to a Cézanne tribute in the south of France, these art experiences will be worth the journey.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

At least 10 people were killed in a shooting in Montenegro, including 2 children, the interior minister says

ABC News - Jan. 1

These 2 Vacation Splurges Arent Worth It Says Travel Agent for Billionaires

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