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| Work Building trust in crypto with Jonathan Levin of Chainalysis Theresa Loconsolo is an audio producer at TechCrunch focusing on Equity, the network’s flagship podcast. Before joining TechCrunch in 2022, she was one of 2 producers at a four-station conglomerate where she wrote, recorded, voiced and edited content, and engineered live performances and interviews from guests like lovelytheband. Theresa is based in New Jersey and holds a bachelors degree in Communication from Monmouth University. |
| Work Why China Won't Give Up on a Failing Economic Model | Foreign Affairs Beijing might see short-term gains--but ignores the risk of long-term pain. |
| Work Don't Let Identity Thieves Use Your Social Security Number. Here's How to Lock It - CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement |
| Work Where Miracles Exist for the Weekend - Longreads For 15 years, Longreads has published and curated the best longform writing on the web--and we wouldn't exist without supporters like you. Give today and ensure that quality journalism continues to flourish. |
| Work The Rip in the World - Longreads For 15 years, Longreads has published and curated the best longform writing on the web--and we wouldn't exist without supporters like you. Give today and ensure that quality journalism continues to flourish. |
| Work The Plan to Silence Dissent – Mother Jones Building off a bipartisan push to punish pro-Palestine protesters, Trump has a broad crackdown ready to implement--including deportations. |
| Work Molly Baz's Grub Street Diet 'This just happened to land on an insane, mayo-centric moment of my life,' says author and recipe developer Molly Baz in this week's Grub Street Diet. |
| Work From Side Gig to 6-Figure Success -- How I Built a Thriving Home-Based Business as a Busy Family Man | Entrepreneur I've made over $17,000,000 for clients worldwide and brought in multiple six figures for myself, all while barely leaving my kitchen. |
| Work OpenAI Head of Product Shares 5 Tips for Using ChatGPT - Business Insider Many people use ChatGPT to create recipes or write work emails, but OpenAI's Head of Product Nick Turley has some handy tips users might want to try. |
| Work 1xBet Streams Thousands of Amateur Sports Games Bellingcat has identified a series of locations across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus that host amateur games streamed to controversial gambling website. |
| Work What causes you to jolt awake right before falling asleep? | Popular Science Hypnagogic jerks are as common as they are mysterious. |
| Work A simple at-home test can tell if you've got the flu or COVID : Shots - Health News : NPR If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, "What virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor. |
| Work I Ate My Husband's Ashes. Here's Why. | HuffPost HuffPost Personal "There is a part of me that wants to warn you about it... and a part of me that wants to trust you with it." |
| Work Five protein-design questions that still challenge AI Tools such as Rosetta and AlphaFold have redefined the protein-engineering landscape. But some problems remain out of reach -- for now. |
| Work The 10 Best High-Protein Fruits, According to Nutritionists You might be surprised to learn that certain fruits are protein powerhouses. While they don't have as much as meat and eggs, they are filled with nutrients. |
| Work 13 Things You Didn't Know About Halloween | Lifehacker These 13 Halloween facts cover everything you ever wanted to know about the holiday: pumpkins, black cats, novelty music, the origin of trick-or-treating, and more. |
| Work Apple Smells Blood in the Water | PetaPixel As Adobe's public perception continues to struggle, Apple is making moves to take advantage; it's had a decade to ponder a return. |
| Work Seven Signs Your House Might Be Beyond Repair | Lifehacker If you notice any of these seven signs in your house, it's time to get a professional assessment, because it might be beyond repair. |
| Work Donald Trump Is Exactly What America Deserves | HuffPost Entertainment Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris in the presidential race should come as no surprise to those who truly know this country. |
| Work 'Look, They're Getting Skin!': The Moral Challenge of Saving the World's Tiniest Babies Doctors are pushing the limits of science and human biology to save more extremely premature babies than ever before. But when so few survive, are we putting them through needless suffering? |
| Work New pterosaur species sliced through the air with a sword-like tail The pterosaurs that flew across prehistoric skies while dinosaurs walked the Earth came in all shapes and sizes. Some, like Cryodrakon boreas, boasted an enormous 32-feet wingspan, while other earlier pterosaurs had a more dainty 6.5 feet wide wingspan like a modern harpy eagle. |
| Work Why Most Diets Don't Work--and What to Try Instead Taking the focus off weight loss may help your health in the long run. |
| Work In This Coworking Space, Only the Cappuccino Isn't Classified Secure facilities available for short-term rental are cropping up in DC and other major cities. |
| Work Pharmalittle: We're reading about Pfizer's new R&D head, Merck and J&J job cuts in China, and more Pfizer tapped its chief oncology officer, Chris Boshoff, to head all of its research and development efforts |
| Work Investors tell Silence Therapeutics to shush “You cannot build training sets for machine learning only using experiments,” he told STAT’s Brittany Trang — adding that it’s “actually nonsense” to rely solely on AI for drug discovery. |
| Work What records? Chinese company refuses to let FDA inspectors review documents or machinery Specifically, the FDA maintained that employees refused to provide complete validation reports and production records for a medicine. Instead, the employees provided translated copies of the documents, but these were “heavily” redacted, and they explained that company management required them to protect the information in the records. |
| Work What to know about Dr. Oz, Trump's pick to head CMS Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of death and disability: chronic diseases. Her focus includes autoimmune conditions and diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver (and more). She writes about intriguing research, the promises and pitfalls of treatment, and what can be done about the burden of disease. |
| Work RFK Jr. is exploring a plan to upend Medicare's physician payments system Rachel Cohrs Zhang reports on the intersection of health policy and business in Washington. She covers Capitol Hill, lobbying, and federal agencies. Her primary areas of focus are the pharmaceutical and hospital industries. She is also the co-author of the free, twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. |
| Work A new device for delivering drugs without needles draws inspiration from the elegant squid “What happens if you keep taking these pills for one year, three years, five years, that’s something that I think obviously wasn’t studied as part of this work, because I think they were trying to demonstrate that this concept works,” says Omid Veiseh, a bioengineer at Rice University who was not part of the study. But, he said, “this is a great new avenue of research.” |
| Work RFK Jr. wants to blow up the 'corrupt' FDA, but he could Make America Sick Again They have good reason to be concerned. Among other things, Kennedy gives the impression that he will wage war on vaccines, which can save lives. And he seems poised to redo the system for approving medicines and other products, a system that has earned the FDA a reputation as the gold standard among regulators and created a degree of predictability for investors. |
| Work Kura licenses leukemia drug to Japanese drugmaker Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He is also a co-host of the weekly biotech podcast The Readout Loud and author of the newsletter Adam’s Biotech Scorecard. |
| Work Top Medicaid official says Republicans' proposed reforms are 'just plain bad policy' Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. |
| Work Donald Trump's commerce secretary pick Howard Lutnick is a Wall Street titan who lost his brother--and nearly 70% of his employees--in the 9/11 attacks Many, however, have voiced concern over Lutnick’s potential conflicts of interest, including regarding cryptocurrency; Cantor Fitzgerald manages a handful of reserve funds for Tether, a stablecoin. |
| Work Zim Q3 powered by spot market, new ships “We will close out the year with the final delivery of the remaining four out of 46 newbuild containerships that we secured, which include 28 LNG-powered vessels,” Glickman said. Entering 2025, we will be operating a fleet that is both well-equipped to meet emissions reduction targets and well-suited to the trades in which we operate. Supported by our declining unit costs, we believe ZIM is well-positioned to deliver profitable growth over the long term.” |
| Work One Economist Thinks Elon Musk Holds The Key To Affordable Mortgages - Here's Why Arrived allows individuals to invest in shares of rental properties for as little as $100, providing the potential for monthly rental income and long-term appreciation without the hassles of being a landlord. With over $1 million in dividends paid out last quarter and a growing selection of properties across various markets, Arrived offers an attractive alternative for investors seeking to build a diversified real estate portfolio. |
| Work What's Going On With Broadcom (AVGO) Stock? In October 2024, Arrived sold The Centennial, achieving a total return of 34.7% (11.2% average annual returns) for investors. Arrived aims to continue delivering similar value across our portfolio through careful market selection, attentive property management, and thoughtful timing in sales. |
| Work How Nvidia Stock Typically Trades After Earnings, According to History History shows that Nvidia stock tends to rise after the company reports its financials. Since 2014, shares of the chip maker have risen an average of 3.8% the day after earnings, 4.8% the week after, and 6.8% the month after, according to Dow Jones Market Data. Much of these gains can be attributed to an increase in investor sentiment. Nvidia tends to beat quarterly estimates and provide strong guidance. |
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| Work Why Super Micro Computer Stock Reversed Course Today On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it’s too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: |
| Work Qualcomm stock falls after new autos, PC targets fail to wow investors "I can go back to the conversation between feature phones and smartphones and BlackBerrys, and smartphones started with 10 apps, then a hundred apps, then thousands of apps, and then you start to see the big switch," he added. "And I feel the same way about AI use cases. I can't really tell you it's going to be this year or next year. I can tell you within five years I think we are going to have all using an AI smartphone. Anything that happens faster, it's going to be an upgrade cycle that we're going to benefit tremendously.” |
| Work I'm 67 With $2 Million in an IRA. How Do I Make Sure This Money Lasts the Rest of My Life? Are you a financial advisor looking to grow your business? SmartAsset AMP helps advisors connect with leads and offers marketing automation solutions so you can spend more time making conversions. Learn more about SmartAsset AMP. |
| Work Robert Kennedy Jr. Says 'Most' Of His Wealth Is In Bitcoin, Is 'Committed' To The 'Currency of Freedom' This Adobe-backed AI marketing startup went from a $5 to $85 million valuation working with brands like L'Oréal, Hasbro, and Sweetgreen in just three years – here's how there's a limited time opportunity to invest at $1,000 for only $0.50/share before it closes in a few days. |
| Work Nvidia Shares To Climb Over $140+ Levels, Says Technical Analyst Ahead Of Q3 Results: '...Will Have To Beat Street Expectations For The Trend To Continue' This article Nvidia Shares To Climb Over $140+ Levels, Says Technical Analyst Ahead Of Q3 Results: '...Will Have To Beat Street Expectations For The Trend To Continue' originally appeared on Benzinga.com |
| Work Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 eke out gains ahead of Nvidia earnings The new venture will house the majority of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel. Those networks collectively generated about $7 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, Comcast said in its announcement. |
| Work $99 Billion Bet: Warren Buffett Invests Heavily In 2 Stocks Expected To Jump 19% And 20%, Wall Street Analysts Predict (CORRECTED) Unlike the roller-coaster nature of tech, Coca-Cola's simpler, time-tested business model gives it a stability that's hard to beat. The company's revenue ticked up, with a 5.0% rise in the first nine months of 2024 alone and management projects 10% organic sales growth for the year – proof of the brand's staying power. |
| Work 'Difference Is Trump': American Homebuyers Brace for Rate Pain “The day after the election, I got three or four calls from buyers who wanted to see a house that weekend,” Le said. “There are still buyers waiting to buy, they’re just waiting for a good deal.” |
| Work Nvidia's AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors (Reporting by Arsheeya Bajwa in Bengaluru; Stephen Nellis and Max A. Cherney in San Francisco; Additional reporting by Noel Randewich in Oakland, CaliforniaEditing by Arun Koyyur, Sayantani Ghosh and Matthew Lewis) |
| Work According To Dave Ramsey, Answering These Two Questions Could Be The Difference Between Living Wealthy Or Struggling Financially Studies show 50% of consumers think Financial Advisors cost much more than they do — to debunk this, this company provides matching for free and a complimentary first call with the matched advisor. |
| Work What's The Average 'Upper Class' Retirement Nest Egg? Here's A Look At What The Wealthiest 20% Have Stashed Away Studies show 50% of consumers think Financial Advisors cost much more than they do — to debunk this, this company provides matching for free and a complimentary first call with the matched advisor. |
| Work Elon Musk's Father Says It Would Be 'A Big Concern' If Elon Had To Step Away From Board Meetings At His Companies To 'Go To Government' This Adobe-backed AI marketing startup went from a $5 to $85 million valuation working with brands like L'Oréal, Hasbro, and Sweetgreen in just three years – here's how there's a limited time opportunity to invest at $1,000 for only $0.50/share before it closes in a few days. |
| Work Nvidia earnings, forecasts top expectations as 'age of AI is in full steam' The vast majority of Nvidia’s chips are built by TSMC in Taiwan. A tariff could mean that Nvidia will charge more for its AI chips, depressing margins, or pass the added cost on to its customers. |
| Work YC-backed Four Growers builds robots to help solve greenhouse labor shortages | TechCrunch “It’s not really a labor replacement. It’s more of an augmentation,” Contino said. “As the labor force shrinks, and there’s less people willing to do it, it’s putting them to more comfortable positions and allowing one person to be able to do a lot more.” |
| Work Chinese AV startup Pony AI boosts its IPO goal to $260M | TechCrunch This has led some, including former Waymo CEO John Krafcik to question why Pony is gunning for a U.S. IPO? There is still demand for Chinese AV companies on U.S. exchanges. But the shifting financial target suggests Pony is still crafting the exact answer to that question. |
| Work Federal prosecutors have charged another Forbes 30 Under 30 alum with fraud | TechCrunch The FBI unsealed an indictment yesterday that alleges Joanna Smith-Griffin, founder of the AI startup AllHere Education, engaged in "securities fraud, |
| Work H, the AI startup that raised $220M, launches its first product: Runner H for 'agentic' applications | TechCrunch Before TechCrunch, Ingrid worked at paidContent.org, where she was a staff writer, and has in the past also written freelance regularly for other publications such as the Financial Times. Ingrid covers mobile, digital media, advertising and the spaces where these intersect. |
| Work Benchmark invests $19M in New Lantern, a smarter way for radiologists to use AI | TechCrunch The incumbent providers of PACS are GE Healthcare and Philips. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s Nuance dominates reporting software, but Rad AI, a Khosla Ventures-backed AI-first company, told TechCrunch that it has gained significant market share. |
| Work May Mobility to test driverless shuttles in Ann Arbor | TechCrunch May Mobility co-founder and CEO Edwin Olson said starting “driver-out” operations in a second city in under a year shows the scalability of its technology. He added it also expands the driverless system’s capabilities to challenging weather, higher speeds and busy traffic. |
| Work FTX CTO Gary Wang avoids prison time | TechCrunch Former FTX CEO Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison last year, a sentence he filed to appeal in September. Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of FTX-affiliated Alameda Research, was sentenced to two years in prison in September. |
| Work Snowflake snaps up data management company Datavolo | TechCrunch Today was a newsy day for Snowflake, which reported better-than-expected earnings that sent its stock climbing 19%. In addition to buying Snowflake, the company announced a multi-year partnership with Anthropic to integrate the AI startup’s models in its Snowflake Cortex AI, Snowflake Intelligence, and Cortex Analyst products. |
| Work US vetoes UN security council push to call for ceasefire in Gaza The resolution vetoed on Wednesday calls for “safe and unhindered entry of humanitarian assistance at scale”, including in besieged northern Gaza, and denounces any attempt to starve Palestinians. |
| Work Laken Riley murder: man gets life sentence in killing of Georgia nursing student Ross, the prosecutor, had asked the judge for the maximum sentence, saying Riley’s family should never have to worry about Ibarra being released. Prosecutors decided before trial not to seek the death penalty.“You can’t bring her back and it’s horrible. What you can do is give comfort with your sentence,” Ross said. |