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I was recently enticed by an online graduate degree program for journalism. It was my dream degree track at my dream school — the University of Florida.Plus, it was offered completely online. That meant I could finish my Master’s degree at a reputable university from the comfort of my home.I…
With its lilac and sage-green color scheme, white marble, and gold accents — very millennial-coded — the atmosphere in my hotel room felt light and airy. Lamps added warmth to the space, while crystal knobs sparkled from the custom-made console and nightstands.”We wanted the casino to be exciting, we wanted…
Taco Bell is taking a more aggressive approach to protecting against cyclospora than federal health officials currently recommend, temporarily pulling some ingredients from select restaurants while the CDC investigates a multistate outbreak.The fast-food chain told Business Insider on Tuesday it has “voluntarily and temporarily” removed certain ingredients from menus at…
It was just my husband and me at our kitchen table. All of the IVF supplies were out. Somehow, there were too many instructions, but also not enough. How do we know we’re mixing the medicine correctly? What if there’s an air bubble in the needle? What if there’s a…
With new electric vehicle prices averaging nearly $55,000 and the federal government no longer offering $7,500 in tax credits for plug-in vehicles, at least one major automaker is confirming its plans to participate in California’s new $3,500 instant rebate program for new EV buyers in the state. Rivian, an Irvine,…
AI is getting expensive. Chamath Palihapitiya says he thinks CFOs may be about to discover those costs the hard way.Palihapitiya, a billionaire venture capitalist and one of the co-hosts of the “All In” podcast, said Tuesday on CNBC that businesses encouraging employees to consume more AI could face surprise operating…
New York is pumping the brakes on new AI data centers.Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday unveiled the nation’s first statewide moratorium on what she described as “energy-guzzling” AI data centers, or “hyperscale” facilities.The Democratic governor signed an executive order placing a one-year pause on the construction of large-scale AI data…
We have all been there: The bill is due tomorrow, but payday isn’t until Friday. When you are staring at a low bank balance, you don’t need investment advice for 30 years from now. You need money in your pocket today. The problem is that most “fast cash” offers are…
The President’s proposal to cap credit card rates at a maximum of 10% over the next year has gotten a lot of attention in the midst of a national affordability crisis. It’s understandable. Rates are flashy, and it sounds good to talk about bringing them down. But I’d argue they…
Rob Bonta, California’s attorney general, says it’s not his job to protect Hollywood giants from the rise of Netflix and other streaming insurgents.This week, Bonta and 11 other attorneys general sued Paramount Skydance to stop its deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount says it needs the deal to compete…
