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Mysterious respiratory outbreak in China gets attention of World Health Organization

Mysterious respiratory outbreak in China gets attention of World Health Organization, per NYP. The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested information from China regarding an outbreak of respiratory illnesses and cases of reportedly undiagnosed pneumonia. The WHO's inquiry follows the circulation of videos on local media depicting crowded

55% of workers say their pay isn’t keeping up with inflation

55% of workers say their pay isn’t keeping up with inflation, per CNBC. Salary increases are not keeping up with the cost of living increases, per J.P. Morgan. Per CNBC:  40% of Americans say they feel “financially unhealthy, per CNBC. Some 58% of Americans feel that their quality

UnitedHealthcare, $UNH, has been accused of using AI that denies critical medical care coverage

UnitedHealthcare, $UNH, has been accused of using AI that denies critical medical care coverage, per TechSpot Two families, whose former beneficiaries with UnitedHealth have passed away, have filed a lawsuit against the healthcare giant. The suit alleges that UnitedHealth knowingly employed a faulty artificial intelligence algorithm to reject coverage for

The share of Americans who are mortgage-free is at an all-time high

The share of Americans who are mortgage-free is at an all-time high, per Bloomberg. While potential homebuyers contend with persistently high mortgage rates, an increasing portion of Americans is relishing the freedom of mortgage-free living. In 2022, almost 40% of homeowners in the United States possessed homes with no outstanding

Millennials have stated they need $525,000 a year to feel happy

Millennials have stated they need $525,000 a year to ‘feel happy,' per Empower. According to an Empower survey conducted by the Harris Poll, Millennials express the need for a $525,000 annual salary to attain financial happiness, surpassing the salary aspirations of other generations. The survey delves into

Bill Gates has said that Warren Buffett taught him to value free time: Filling ‘every minute of your schedule’ doesn’t make you more serious

Bill Gates has said that Warren Buffett taught him to value free time, per CNBC: Filling ‘every minute of your schedule’ doesn’t make you more serious. Per CNBC: Buffett’s sparser schedule taught Gates an important lesson: “You control your time ... It’s not a proxy of your seriousness

YouTube, $GOOGL, says it might make your viewing experience worse if you don't turn off your ad-blocker

YouTube, $GOOGL, says it might make your viewing experience worse if you don't turn off your ad-blocker, per BI. YouTube is intensifying its battle against ad blockers, issuing clear warnings that the use of such tools may adversely affect the viewing experience. As part of its broader strategy

Elon Musk wants to start selling humanoid robots by 2027

Elon Musk wants to start selling humanoid robots by 2027, per BI. During Tesla's annual AI Day last year, the CEO hinted that Optimus could be available for orders within three to five years, emphasizing that it would be "expected to cost much less than a car&

British PM Rishi Sunak was quoted as saying the government should ‘just let people die’ during the global health crisis rather than impose a second national lockdown

British PM Rishi Sunak was quoted as saying the government should ‘just let people die’ during the global health crisis rather than impose a second national lockdown, per Reuters. During the inquiry into Britain's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was revealed on Monday that Prime Minister Rishi

Bitcoin could reach $150,000 in 2025 during new bull cycle

Bitcoin could reach $150,000 in 2025 during new bull cycle, AllianceBernstein has said. Analyst Gautam Chhugani at Bernstein anticipates that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a bitcoin ETF by the first quarter of 2024. This optimistic projection is about five times the current bitcoin

Unemployment jumped from 3.4% in April to 3.9% in October

Unemployment jumped from 3.4% in April to 3.9% in October, per Axios. The U.S. labor market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, exhibiting some of the healthiest conditions in recent memory. However, Friday's jobs report has raised concerns about the sustainability of this trend. Why it matters:

36% of U.S. adults say Biden is a reason why their personal financial situation has improved since 2020

36% of U.S. adults say Biden is a reason why their personal financial situation has improved since 2020. Additionally, 14% cite Congress, 14% say the Federal Reserve and 54% say none of those policymakers, per BankRate. 1 in 2 Americans say their overall financial situation is worse now than

Inflation is highest in Miami

Inflation is highest in Miami. While inflation has moderated, its impact varies across American cities. In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed inflation at 3.2%, down from September's 3.7%. However, certain cities are experiencing more than double this national

The share of Americans with debt in collections is at historic lows,

The proportion of Americans facing debt in collections has reached a historically low level, according to data released by the New York Fed on Tuesday. Why it matters: This development is a positive indication that, despite certain signs of strain in household finances such as an increase in credit card

The "vehicle explosion" at Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls between U.S. and Canada border was an "attempted terrorist attack" with "a lot of explosives in the vehicle at the time"

The "vehicle explosion" at Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls between U.S. and Canada border was an "attempted terrorist attack" with "a lot of explosives in the vehicle at the time," per FOX. Two people were found dead in a vehicle that exploded at

Sam Altman back as CEO of Open AI

Sam Altman is back as CEO of OpenAI. They wrote: We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo. We are collaborating to figure out the details.

Jeff Bezos of Amazon, $AMZN, is expected to be “aggressive” in selling more shares of Amazon today, and may sell as many as 8 to 10 million shares, which would amount to roughly $1 billion worth of stock

Jeff Bezos of Amazon, $AMZN, is expected to be “aggressive” in selling more shares of Amazon today, and may sell as many as 8 to 10 million shares, which would amount to roughly $1 billion worth of stock, per CNBC. Per CNBC: Jeff Bezos is expected to be “aggressive” in

New college graduates are overestimating their starting salaries by $30,000

New college graduates are overestimating their starting salaries by $30,000, per CNBC. Recent college graduates entering the job market with high expectations for their salaries might be in for a reality check. Despite a robust job market with low unemployment rates and increased confidence among job seekers, the anticipated

People who purchased homes and locked in 3% mortgage rates in 2020 and 2021 are now reluctant to sell, keeping inventory tight and prices high

People who purchased homes and locked in 3% mortgage rates in 2020 and 2021 are now reluctant to sell, keeping inventory tight and prices high, per Redfin. "Everyone is locked in 3% mortgage except millennials," Bank of America, $BAC, has said. 82.4% of homeowners in the US

The cracks in the housing market are growing larger as sellers slash prices

The cracks in the housing market are growing larger as sellers slash prices, per Redfin. The share of US home sellers dropping prices is at a record high, per Fortune. The housing market, known for its resilience and soaring prices, showed signs of a crack in October, particularly among sellers.

Nvidia, $NVDA, is being sued after an engineer during a video conference call with his former employer Valeo shared his screen showing a file that contained data he had stolen from his old job

Nvidia, $NVDA, is being sued after an engineer during a video conference call with his former employer Valeo shared his screen showing a file that contained data he had stolen from his old job, per Bloomberg. During a video conference call with his former employer, a Nvidia Corp. engineer inadvertently

The share of US home sellers dropping prices is at a record high

The share of US home sellers dropping prices is at a record high, per Fortune. The housing market, known for its resilience and soaring prices, showed signs of a crack in October, particularly among sellers. Despite the continuous growth in existing home prices for seven consecutive months, a record number

67% of Republicans and 59% of Independents say their overall personal financial situation has gotten worse since November 2020

67% of Republicans and 59% of Independents say their overall personal financial situation has gotten worse since November 2020, per Bankrate.31% of Democrats say the same. 1 in 2 Americans say their overall financial situation is worse now than it was before Biden was elected, per Bankrate. Since the

Makers of refrigerators, boats and teeth straighteners say US consumers are no longer buying big-ticket items

Makers of refrigerators, boats and teeth straighteners say US consumers are no longer buying big-ticket items, per Bloomberg. Manufacturers of various goods, from refrigerators to dental aligners, are reporting a shift in consumer behavior, indicating a reluctance to make significant purchases, contrary to broader economic spending trends. This cautious approach

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has asked mortgage servicers to halt foreclosures on veterans through May 2024

The US Department of Veterans Affairs has asked mortgage servicers to halt foreclosures on veterans through May 2024, per Bloomberg. This six-month suspension aims to facilitate the implementation of a new program, introduced by the White House in October, targeting veterans behind on mortgage payments but ineligible for conventional home