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'Clearly a Human in a Bear Suit': California Foursome Busted in Car Damage Insurance Scam — Watch the Video

The California Department of Insurance uncovered an insurance scam that's been dubbed, "Operation Bear Claw," because the suspects allegedly wore a...

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If Your Bank Is Calling, Don't Answer. It's Probably a Scam.

Scammers are emboldened by AI and the opportunities it presents—for ripping people off who consider themselves tech-savvy. From spoofing caller IDs...

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This Is How Much You Need to Earn to Buy a House in the U.S., According to a New Report

The housing market continues to be bleak, according to a new report from forecasting and quantitative analysis firm Oxford Economics. Home prices have...

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Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp Deal Is Never Coming Back Because Its New CEO Knows 'How to Do Math'

New CEO Damola Adamolekun is making changes, including adding new (and old) items to the menu.

12.11.2024 9

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How Much Do Tesla Employees Make? Internal Docs Reveal the Surprising Salaries of Musk's 'Hardcore' Staffers.

Elon Musk still wants "hardcore" workers, and it's not just at X. Landing a job at Tesla, where Musk is CEO, can be a difficult feat. The process...

12.11.2024 10

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She Worked for Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. Now She'll Be the First Woman Chief of Staff in the White House.

President-elect Donald Trump's new team is starting to take shape. Trump has hired top aide, Susie Wiles, 67, an experienced Republican strategist and...

08.11.2024 8

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Nissan Is Cutting 9,000 Jobs—And Slashing Its CEO's Pay in Half

In 2022, Makoto Uchida's salary was approximately $4.5 million.

07.11.2024 9

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Remote Work Enthusiast Kevin O'Leary Does TV Appearance Wearing Suit Jacket, Tie and Pajama Bottoms

In 2022, author Malcolm Gladwell slammed remote workers as people "just sitting in your pajamas." That includes Kevin O'Leary. O'Leary may wear many...

05.11.2024 7

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Gen Z Is Rejecting Office Jobs Due to Commuting and Clothing Costs, a New Study Finds

Remote workers spend at least $6,000 less a year than people who have to go into an office, according to a report by FlexJobs. In fact, in some areas,...

05.11.2024 10

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Nearly 3 in 4 Posts on Social Media With Financial Advice Are 'Misleading,' According to a New Report

Nearly 80% of young adults say they turn to social media for financial advice. But perhaps they should find another source. A new report by Social...

01.11.2024 8

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This Is the Best Time of Day to Make a Deal, According to Barbara Corcoran: 'I Never Invest Before Lunch'

We all know not to go grocery shopping on an empty stomach, but what about making a business decision? For Barbara Corcoran, it's a hard pass. The...

31.10.2024 6

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Dropbox Is Cutting 20% of Its Workforce, Laying Off More Than 500 Employees

Dropbox announced it is laying off 528 people, or 20% of its workforce, CEO Drew Houston wrote in a staff memo published on the company website...

30.10.2024 4

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Starbucks Is Ditching Olive Oil Coffee From Its 'Overly Complex' Menu

The viral olive oil-infused drinks that Starbucks introduced last year are on their way out as the company's new CEO begins to revamp the coffee giant...

30.10.2024 5

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Think You Can Hack Into Apple Intelligence Servers? Apple Is Paying Up to $1 Million If You Can.

Last week, Apple posted about a new security research challenge for hackers to try and test the security of the company's servers that host its...

30.10.2024 9

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Starbucks Tells Corporate Staff to Work in the Office 3 Days a Week or It's 'Separation' Time

When new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol started his role in September, there was a lot of talk about his commute, which will cover about 1,000 miles and...

29.10.2024 5

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JPMorgan Is Suing Customers Over 'Infinite Money Glitch' TikTok Trend

A TikTok trend is turning into major legal trouble for some Chase bank customers. The trend, which claimed people could get "free money" from Chase...

29.10.2024 10

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A Carpenter of 56 Years Is Retiring After He Found $20 on Ground and Turned It Into a $1 Million Lottery Win

Jerry Hicks has worked as a master carpenter for more than half a century. Now, he's retiring after finding a $20 bill on the ground outside a gas...

28.10.2024 5

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This New Restaurant Is Banking on One Dish — Because It's the Only Entrée on the Menu

Restaurants in 2024 tend to be filled with Instagramable spots and a robust menu that can appeal to a variety of TikTok trends. But the new Italian...

26.10.2024 8

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LinkedIn Is Verifying Users for Free — And Kicking Out Fake Recruiters in the Process

Artificial intelligence has made deepfakes even easier to create, and with social media being bombarded with misinformation, LinkedIn is taking a...

25.10.2024 5

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You Have One Month Left to Buy a House, According to Barbara Corcoran. Here's Why.

Barbara Corcoran still thinks now is the "very best time" to buy a house. But you only have one month. The real estate maven and "Shark Tank" star...

24.10.2024 5

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Apple and Goldman Sachs Were Fined Nearly $90 Million By the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Here's Why

On Wednesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Apple and Goldman Sachs to compensate customers affected by "customer service...

24.10.2024 5

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Starbucks's New CEO Has More to Worry About Than His 1,000-Mile Commute

Starbucks's new CEO, Brian Niccol, has been making news for his work-from-home setup and early list of priorities. However, after Starbucks surprised...

23.10.2024 7

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Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Arrested for Sex Trafficking

The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, 80, was arrested Tuesday with two other associates. Jeffries is accused of one count of sex...

22.10.2024 5

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Sam's Club Exec Would Rather Quit Than Move to Arkansas

The Chief Technology Officer of Sam's Club is reportedly resigning over the company's return-to-office policy. Walmart Inc., which owns Sam's Club,...

22.10.2024 6

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Disney Announces Major Executive Changes, Including When CEO Bob Iger Is Leaving. Here's What We Know.

Morgan Stanley's former CEO James Gorman has been named the new Chairman of the Board.

21.10.2024 10

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'I'm Still Trying to Process': Meta Is Laying Off Employees Across the Company, Including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads

Meta is laying off employees across multiple divisions this week, company spokesperson Dave Arnold confirmed to The Verge . This includes Threads,...

17.10.2024 6

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If You Win This Data Contest, You'll Get $25,000 in Prize Money — and a Job in the NFL: 'Almost Like a Science Fair'

The seventh annual Big Data Bowl is now open. Here are some tips for submitting a winning project.

16.10.2024 4

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Amazon Is Going Nuclear, Joining Big Tech in the Race for More Power: 'There's Not Going to Be Enough Wind and Solar to Meet Needs'

Amazon's path to net-zero carbon continues as the company announced Wednesday that it has agreed "to support the development" of several nuclear...

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Tom Brady Is Reportedly Joining a New NFL Team — as an Owner

Tom Brady is headed back to the National Football League (NFL) — as a minority owner. NFL team owners are reportedly set to approve a deal Tuesday...

15.10.2024 4

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Whole Foods Was Accused of 'Shrinkflation' After Changing Its Berry Chantilly Cake Slices. Here's Why the Company Reversed Course.

In 2002, Chaya Conrad, a then Whole Foods bakery team leader in New Orleans, created a cake inspired by her grandmother. The fluffy yellow cake is...

14.10.2024 9

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Former FTX Executive Updates His LinkedIn That He's Starting a New Role — In Prison

Ryan Salame, a former FTX top executive who worked alongside Sam Bankman-Fried, is set to report to federal prison in Maryland on Friday. He pleaded...

11.10.2024 10

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Video: The Iconic Tropicana Was Just Demolished in Las Vegas — Here's What's Taking Its Place

When the Tropicana opened in 1957, it was a stylish, opulent hotel that attracted Hollywood celebrities like the Rat Pack. It was also featured in...

10.10.2024 4

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Videos Show the Home of the Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field, Being Ripped Apart By Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton hit the west coast of Florida Wednesday night as a powerful Category 3 storm. So far, four deaths have been confirmed after several...

10.10.2024 6

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Has the Secret Identity of the Inventor of Bitcoin Been Revealed? A New Documentary Suggests It's Solved.

HBO's new documentary "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery" claims to have unearthed the identity of the elusive creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto....

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If You Bought This Breyers Ice Cream Flavor in the Last 8 Years, You're Eligible for a Cash Settlement. Here's How to Make Your Claim.

If you've bought Breyers vanilla ice cream in the last eight years, you might be eligible for a cash payout. Breyers will pay an $8.85 million...

08.10.2024 5

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Mega Millions Tickets Will Soon Cost More Than Double the Current Price, With More Changes on the Way. Here's What We Know.

Mega Millions, a national lottery game with tickets sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, is getting a mega makeover. A...

08.10.2024 7

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Video Shows Las Vegas Billionaire Traveling the East Coast With Two Megayachts — One Just Carries the Toys

Las Vegas billionaire Lorenzo Fertitta has been enjoying fall in the Northeast on his 285-foot megayacht, Lonian, and he doesn't travel light....

07.10.2024 5

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Do You Own Pyrex Measuring Cups? The FTC Might Send You a Check in the Mail

If you bought Pyrex measuring cups recently, you might be eligible for a refund. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending more than $88,000 in...

07.10.2024 4

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Mark Zuckerberg Is Now the World's Second Richest Person, Behind Elon Musk

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is now worth around $206 billion, which puts him in the No. 2 spot on Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Zuckerberg, who founded...

04.10.2024 3

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U.S. Job Market Soared in September, Exceeding Analysts Expectations

The U.S. job market surpassed forecasts with a staggering addition of 254,000 new jobs in September. Experts were forecasting the number to be around...

04.10.2024 5

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Are You Lying on Your Resume? It's Common to Tell Small Fibs, According to a New Survey

When it comes to resumes, telling a little lie is all too common. In fact, a new survey from the online career resources platform Resume Genius found...

04.10.2024 10

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Is Buying Costco's Platinum Bars a Good Investment? Here's What Experts Say.

In April, Wells Fargo analysts estimated that Costco generated between $100 and $200 million a month after debuting its one-ounce, 24-karat gold bars....

03.10.2024 20

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Is Bank of America Still Down? Thousands of Users Report Mass Outage — Here's What We Know

Bank of America customers reported issues accessing their accounts on Wednesday, from log-in problems to balances incorrectly listed at $0. Bank of...

03.10.2024 10

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Google Says It Won't Follow Amazon's Lead With a Return-to-Office Mandate — Yet

In a town hall last month, Google brass assured staffers that the company wouldn't follow Amazon's lead and mandate that employees return to the...

02.10.2024 20

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CVS Is Laying Off Nearly 3,000 Workers to Cut Costs

CVS Health is laying off around 2,900 people to cut costs, the company announced on Tuesday. "We've embarked on a multi-year initiative to deliver $2...

01.10.2024 5

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Is Verizon Down? Tens of Thousands of Users Are Still Without Service — Here's What We Know So Far

A massive Verizon outage occurred Monday morning.

30.09.2024 6

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'Let Gen Z Write Your Marketing Script' Is Trending on TikTok. Zoos, Museums, and an 880-Year-Old Bed & Breakfast Are Cashing In.

By now, you may have seen one of the 4,000-plus TikToks with the hashtag #genzmarketing, where a business or institution (many zoos and museums are in...

30.09.2024 6

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'AquaFence' Goes Viral as It Protects Tampa General Hospital From Hurricane Helene Flooding

Hurricane Helene hit Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane with 140 mph winds. So far, 22 fatalities have been reported. And while there...

27.09.2024 6

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73% of Amazon Corporate Employees Say They're Looking for a New Job After Being Told to Be In-Office 5 Days a Week

Last week, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told employees that they would have to return to in-person work, five days a week, by January 2. Now, a new survey of...

26.09.2024 4

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These Are the 20 Best Cities for Small Businesses, According to a New Report

In 2023, a record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications were filed in the U.S., and the U.S. Treasury reported in September that the agency...

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