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The Biden administration has been privately warning Russia against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine for months, report says
- The US has been privately warning Russia against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, per The Washington Post.
- They had been kept purposefully vague so that the Kremlin worries about how the US might respond.
- Putin recently threatened to use nuclear weapons in an escalation of rhetoric over his war in Ukraine.
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- Ford halts some deliveries after running out of blue badges: report
- Amazon walks back raises after a bug miscalculated compensation
- Arizona using 121-year-old law to enforce near-total abortion ban
- US home prices could drop 20% by mid-2023: top economist
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Google chief tells staff not to 'equate fun with money' and denies claims of 'aggressive' cost cuts, report says
Sundar Pichai answered often hostile questions from Alphabet staff at an all-hands meeting and denied that savings were "aggressive", CNBC reported.
'Everything's gotten frothy': The CIO of a private credit investment firm says that despite a possible housing correction, data suggests that the market is on stable footing
The graphs shows a comparison of data points from 2008 and 2022, to indicate the relative strength of the market.
Wall Street's most highly regarded titans are warning 'the worst is yet to come' for stocks. Here's why people like Ray Dalio, Jeremy Grantham, Carl Icahn, and Scott Minerd are bearish on the market's near-term prospects.
Things haven't looked good for stocks in 2022. According to some of Wall Streets biggest names, it's only going to get worse.
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Iran's 'trajectory' is another revolution — but the hijab protesters need leaders to topple the Islamic regime, Middle East experts say
Mahsa Amini's death, arrested for not wearing her hijab correctly, has triggered violent protests across Iran.
Donald Trump is worth billions — here's how the former president has spent his cash
The 45th president is worth $3 billion, according to Forbes, and is the only billionaire to enter the White House. Take a look at his property empire.
In the 'Aviation Oscars', Delta is the best US airline – but it's still ranked only 24th in the world
Southwest Airlines trailed more than ten spots behind Delta at number 35, followed by JetBlue Airways at 41.
Crypto parties are still raging in the bear market. Here's what it's like at Mainnet, where tickets cost $2,100 and attendees network on yachts.
Insider's Phil Rosen was on the ground at Mainnet in New York this week, where the party was still raging through the depths of crypto winter.
Half the workers of Russia's biggest airline may be forced to join the army by Vladimir Putin, report says
Employees of Russian airlines have received conscription notes following Putin's troop mobilization announcement, the Kommersant newspaper reported.
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A QAnon supporter who told police to 'go arrest the vice president' at the Capitol riot and then scaled the walls of the Capitol building and chased an officer up a staircase has been convicted for Jan. 6
Days after the riot, Douglas Jensen turned himself in to the Des Moines Police Department because "he thought he was in trouble," investigators said.
Invest in homes in Argentina, England, and more for as little as $100 via these fractional-ownership startups
Whether investing for gains or for pleasure, these two startups help investors reap the benefits of overseas real-estate investing.
24 unique gifts to toast a 21st birthday
Help them leap into adulthood with these fun and thoughtful 21st birthday gifts, from boozy ice cream to a suitcase for their future travels.
Members of the Oath Keepers, including founder Stewart Rhodes, are asking for a change of venue before their upcoming sedition trial, citing the 'incessant negative publicity' of Jan. 6 defendants
"The 'Oath Keepers' have been all over the news," attorneys said in a Friday filing, decrying the "incessant negative publicity regarding J6 defendants."
Bonds are in the midst of their worst crash since 1949, and the fallout could unravel some of the market's most crowded trades, Bank of America says
"Bond crash in recent weeks means highs in credit spreads, lows in stocks are not yet in," Bank of America's Michael Hartnett said.
A wheelchair user filmed herself dragging her body to the bathroom on a plane after the cabin crew refused to help
The cabin crew from AlbaStar Air reportedly told the woman that disabled people should wear diapers on planes to avoid using the bathroom.
Raphael Warnock has a 5-point lead over Herschel Walker in high-stakes Georgia Senate contest, while Brian Kemp is ahead 6 points against Stacey Abrams in the governor's race: poll
A new Marist Poll showed Sen. Raphael Warnock with 47% support among registered voters in Georgia, while Herschel Walker garnered 42% support.
Donald Trump seems to turn to QAnon when he is feeling stressed and angry, online extremism researcher says
Trump has recently been embracing QAnon more openly than ever before. He is also currently facing a series of mounting legal troubles.
A Colorado man who showed up to the Capitol riot wearing a 'Guns don't kill people, Clintons do' shirt and got into a 'tug-of-war' with police received a 30-month prison sentence
Thomas Patrick Hamner "engaged with a tug-of-war" with police "over a bike rack that was being used as a barricade," according to a DOJ release.
How a man called Alastair Martin helped increase the value of Prince William's property empire by $350 million in less than a decade
The Duchy of Cornwall has become increasingly focused on commercial property under Alastair Martin's stewardship, with asset values soaring.
I make over $475,000 in revenue each month as an Airbnb host. Here are the 10 most essential tools I use to manage 130 homes.
Humza Zafar runs his Airbnb units almost entirely remotely because he's automated his business using these management tools.
Software engineers from big tech firms like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are paying at least $75,000 to get 3 inches taller, a leg-lengthening surgeon says
The surgeon breaks the patients' thigh bones and inserts nails that are extended with a magnetic remote control every day for three months, GQ said.
A luxury cruise ship will allow residents to permanently live at sea. See inside its 237-square-foot studios selling for $1 million.
Storylines' residential cruise ship will indefinitely travel around the world beginning in 2025. Just be prepared to trade your house for one room.
That's not a real job opening: Some companies are posting 'ghost jobs' but don't actually plan to hire you — or anyone
Recruiters say that ghost jobs — listings companies aren't actually recruiting for — have become more common as the economy and labor market shifts.
'Revealing' teen costumes, on-set massages, and a gender-discrimination complaint: Inside Dan Schneider's 'disgusting' Nickelodeon empire
Jennette McCurdy's book fueled rumors about Dan Schneider, a kids-TV legend. Crew members, writers, and ex-stars reveal what working for him was like.
What it's like to work in Svalbard, a group of Arctic islands where anyone can live visa-free — as long as you don't run out of money and abide by its unique set of rules
See what it's like working in the world's northernmost town, where you can't give birth, bury the dead, own a cat, or drink over 24 beers a month.
I've been using a food-waste app to snap up free food, including coffee-shop salads, cookies, and meat from grocery stores
Olio users also give away clothes, books, and homeware on the food-waste app. There's only one rule: everything must be free.
Video shows mobilized Russian soldiers drunkenly fighting one another as Putin's controversial new draft gathers pace
Inebriated Russian soldiers have been a feature of the Ukraine invasion, with some men being killed in drunken brawls.
Investors pull almost $140 million from the company planning to merge with Donald Trump's Truth Social
The deadline for Digital World's deal with Donald Trump's Truth Social passed on September 20, meaning more investors could now back out.
Investors may soon be able to replicate stock trades by Republican and Democratic lawmakers with the NANC and CRUZ ETFs
The NANC and CRUZ exchange-traded funds, if approved, would invest in a portfolio of stocks based on trades reported by members of Congress.
See how NASA's new lunar mega-rocket sizes up to past and future astronaut launch systems
NASA's Space Launch System is built to return astronauts to the moon. Photos and one chart show how it compares to other rockets in size and strength.
5 people share how they landed their unexpected dream jobs — from Trader Joe's crew member to voiceover artist
"I'd reached the point in my life where it didn't matter that I had a PhD," said Hugo Schwyzer, a Trader Joe's crew member. "I just needed to make a living somehow."
Soldiers are threatening to shoot the families of Ukrainians if they don't vote in illegal referendums, report says
Illegal "referendums" are underway in the occupied Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.
I paid off my student loans 9 years early by freelance writing on the side, and I have 5 tips for anyone who wants to do the same
Krissi Driver is a full-time teacher in Korea earning $30,000 a year. Freelancing on the side has helped her put thousands toward her debt.
Donald Trump will fight hard against Letitia James' lawsuit. Ex-AG insiders say these are his top 5 defenses.
Former NY AG prosecutors predict a slow-motion legal brawl where Trump will cry foul, claim ignorance, and delay, delay, delay.
The rise of the 'bait-and-switch' job interview
The work-from-home revolution has led to a wave of tricksters faking their way through job interviews — causing chaos for companies and coworkers.
Travelers are slamming Airbnb chore lists that tell guests to mow the lawn, do the laundry, and take out the trash — on top of paying $125 cleaning fees
"If I'm paying $229 a night to stay somewhere, plus a $125 cleaning fee, I'm not doing any laundry," one traveler said in a viral TikTok.
Watch your back: Here are the 4 kinds of employees most likely to get laid off in the current downturn
A study of 17,000 recent layoffs reveals who is most at risk of losing their jobs.
China had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a plan to dominate tech and become the world's most powerful country. It's all gone wrong.
Remote work is killing Florida as a retirement paradise
Home prices in Florida have soared by 33% — almost twice the national average. The dream of retiring to the Sunshine State is officially over.
I visited the original Starbucks in Seattle, and it shows just how much the business has changed in 50 years
Starbucks has become known for drive-thrus and customized cold drinks, a change that was clear during my visit.
China is using a stealth fleet of fishing boats and ferries to boost its naval power, say military experts
Experts are concerned that China's use of civilian ships for military purposes can confuse the rules of engagement, reported AP.
Ford was forced to halt deliveries of some F-Series pickups after running out of blue oval badges, report says
A shortage of blue Ford badges forced it to pause some shipments, with the pickup range particularly affected, The Wall Street Journal reported.
I make a modest living as a freelance writer, but I don't mind spending up to $1,000 a year on coffee
Freelancer Annie Midori Atherton is happy to spend $5 on an Americano for her sanity and a sense of connection.
Beer ads were missing from Amazon's 'Thursday Night Football' game broadcasts. Turns out, they're banned.
Amazon's advertising guidelines say ads that encourage, glamorize, or show excessive drinking aren't allowed in the US and other countries.