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Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity
Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
Societe Generale Taps Sabadell's Alvear as New CFO
The French bank outlined several management changes as it reported a sharp rise in net profit for the third quarter, helped by higher banking income.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Harris phone banks on Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris spent Election Day phone banking and thanking her staff at Democratic headquarters in Washington D.C. Nancy Cordes reports.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
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At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Prime Video Taps Brian Williams to Lead Election Day Special
The Former NBC anchor will host “Election Night Live with Brian Williams,” airing on election day at 5 p.m. EST.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Starbucks taps former Chipotle executive as global chief brand officer
In his first week on the job, CEO Brian Niccol said improving the company's branding was one of his four priorities to turn around the U.S. business.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Public Affairs Council taps ceiling-shattering new president
Nneka Chiazor will take over as president of the Public Affairs Council in January, becoming the first woman and person of color to lead the organization in its 70-year history, The Hill has ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Disney Taps Gorman as Next Chairman, Plans to Name New CEO in 2026
The Morgan Stanley exec leads the entertainment giant’s succession planning committee. Disney is screening internal and external candidates in preparation for Bob Iger’s departure.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Lobbying World: Consumer Brands Association taps next president and CEO
The Consumer Brands Association has selected Melissa Hockstad as the organization’s new president and CEO effective Jan. 6, 2025. Hockstad joins from the American Cleaning Institute, where she has ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Asheville Tap Water Is Restored, but Not Drinkable, After Hurricane Helene
People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
How Gamefam’s Founder Taps His ‘Inner Child’ to Bring Brands to the Metaverse
Gamefam has carved out a unique niche in the gaming space: Creating high-quality experiences, like Sonic Speed Simulator, on Roblox.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Lamborghini and Animoca’s Motorverse tap Base blockchain for in-game assets
Lamborghini and Animoca’s Web3 racing game Motorverse are tapping the Base blockchain for in-game Web3 assets.Tech - VentureBeat - October 28 -
Republicans unveil emergency bill to fund tapped-out disaster loan program
Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Trump taps Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
The Trump campaign has announced Susie Wiles as President-elect Donald Trump's White House chief of staff. "It is a well-deserved honor to have Susie as the first-ever female Chief of Staff in ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Prudential taps Morgan Stanley’s Chappuis to lead asset management arm
Jacques Chappuis to join as PGIM’s chief executive in May, replacing David Hunt after his 13-year stintBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water
Zebra mussels, hydrilla, and now a water flea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir.Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago -
The Best Samsung Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.Tech - Wired - October 25 -
Trump and Vance’s cell phones targeted by Chinese hackers
Former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance's cell phones were targeted in a Chinese hacking campaign, sources tell NBC News. Another source said people involved with the campaign of Vice President ...Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches
Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”Tech - Wired - October 29 -
Sick man of Europe? Germany’s bosses sound alarm on staff illness
Studies claim that fewer sick days would have stopped the country’s economy shrinking last yearBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
MP mugged by gang who snatched mobile phone
Labour's Chris Webb described being attacked on the way back to his flat in London.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Starmer congratulates Trump in first phone call
The PM and president-elect agreed UK-US relations will "continue to thrive", No 10 says.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
4 Young Collectors Have Phones, but It’s Watches They Love
After all, as one said, ‘It’s not just about knowing what the time is.’Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Elon Musk Joined Trump’s Call With Zelensky
Elon Musk was with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago when the president-elect spoke with Ukraine’s leader. It is not clear if they discussed any change in U.S. policy toward Ukraine.Top stories - The New York Times - 22 hours ago -
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Boomers beware: Tapping home equity to pay for long-term care carries serious risks
Long-term care “will force people to deplete many of their assets.”Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Tap water in Asheville region still unsafe to drink 1 month after Hurricane Helene
One month after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, residents of Asheville are still struggling to find clean drinking water. New York Times reporter Christina Morales joins CBS News to ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Boxing schedule for 2024: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 on tap for fall
The action rolls on in the ring as fall brings us closer to the end of 2024Sports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election
Comedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist MkEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
A Top Chess Player Is Disqualified After a Phone Is Found in a Bathroom Stall
Kirill Shevchenko, a grandmaster who represents Romania, has been accused of getting assistance from a computer in the middle of games.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
iPhone 16 review: more buttons and speed for Apple’s standard phone
Smallest and cheapest new model plays catchup to Pro iPhones with strong battery life but familiar design. Apple’s latest iPhone bucks the trend of buttons vanishing from phones, gaining not one ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
WATCH: Man almost hit by train while staring at phone
Surveillance footage captured a terrifyingly close call as a pedestrian crossed train tracks while staring at his phone in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Top stories - ABC News - October 17 -
Oregon closes election phone line due to out-of-state misinformation
The Oregon secretary of state said it temporarily shut down an election phone line because the “system was overwhelmed” by out-of-state misinformation. The office said Thursday in a press release ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Woman reaching for phone gets stuck upside down in boulders
The woman spent seven hours upside down between the boulders, with only her feet visible to rescuers.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
An Australian Woman Trying to Rescue Her Phone Gets Stuck Between Boulders
And she was upside down.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
Jurors in Delphi murders trial see video from victim's phone
Richard Allen, 52, is facing four counts of murder in connection with the murders of Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty "Libby" German, 14, in 2017.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
AT&T and T-Mobile Claim Locked Phones Are Good, Actually
Mobile carriers argue that locking devices helps them lower costs. Consumer protection groups see it a little differently.Tech - Wired - October 23 -
How to Use Images From Your Phone to Search the Web
If you’re not sure how to describe what you want with keywords, use your camera or photo library to get those search results.Tech - The New York Times - October 23
