Get ready to see AirPods at concerts

The AirPods Pro 2's new hearing aid feature was showcased during Apple's September keynote.

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Apple's hearing protection feature for AirPods Pro 2 rolls out with iOS 18.1 next week.The feature will use machine learning to limit exposure to loud noise, like at concerts.The AirPods Pro 2 are also getting the ability to turn into hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.

If you've been able to snatch tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour or one of Charlie XCX's brat shows, you...

Ukraine's deep strikes on ammo depots and weapons factories across Russia aim to weaken its war machine

The aftermath at a Russian ammunition depot after a Ukrainian attack in September.

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Ukrainian drones hit an ammo depot at a Russian airbase and a weapons factory over the weekend.These marked Ukraine's latest deep strikes targeting a key military facility inside Russia.US officials and war analysts have said this campaign will complicate Russian operations in Ukraine.

Ukrainian forces used long-range strike drones to hit an ammunition depot at a Russian...

I paid $120 for my family to take the ferry around Venice. The unlimited passes were a total waste of money.

Jamie Davis Smith

I seek advice from others when I'm traveling to new cities, but I felt led astray in Venice.Everyone I spoke to, in addition to people on the internet, said I should buy a ferry pass.Sadly, I thought it was a waste of $120 and didn't think it was necessary at all.

Whenever I visit a new place, I like to seek out advice from those who have visited before.

While I was planning a family trip to Venice, many sources on the internet and people in real life said springing for an...

Diddy's 6 adult children break their silence on his arrest and compare the accusations to 'conspiracy theories'

Justin, Christian, Quincy, Sean, D'Lila, Chance, and Jessie Combs.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs is awaiting trial on federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and more.Six of his kids have shared a pledge of support, slamming "conspiracy theories" about their father."We hold onto the truth, knowing it will prevail," they wrote on Instagram.

As Sean "Diddy" Combs awaits trial in jail on three felony charges, including sex trafficking, his six adult children are standing...

4 reasons GM is crushing it right now

GM earnings topped expectations and sent shares surging, thanks to strong truck sales and a turnaround in China.

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General Motors reported third-quarter earnings that topped estimates.GM's profits were driven by strong SUV sales, EV growth, cost reductions, and improved China sales.GM's EVs hold a 9.8% share of the US EV market, behind only Tesla.

General Motors reported strong third-quarter 2024 profits on Tuesday, topping Wall Street's estimates and...

Elon Musk's X has made hundreds of thousands of dollars from his super PAC

The super PAC ad revenue represents the latest collision of Musk's political activities and business ventures.

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Elon Musk's super PAC has spent over $200,000 on advertising on X.That's generated nearly 35 million impressions, according to X ad data.It's the latest instance of business and politics overlapping for Musk.

Elon Musk's super PAC has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote content on X, underscoring how the billionaire businessman's politics and...

I'm a makeup artist. I love the viral $23 Rare Beauty blush, but prefer this drugstore dupe for one-third of the price.

The ELF Camo liquid blush is a great dupe for the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch version.

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As a makeup artist, I love products from Rare Beauty — but lately, I've been using a blush from ELF.The ELF Camo liquid blush has a buildable formula that gave my cheeks a natural-looking flush.In my opinion, the ELF Camo liquid blush is worth buying, especially since it's only $7.

As a makeup artist, I know blush is a crucial step in any beauty routine. It adds the perfect amount of warmth to the...

Scammers are stealing homes from under their owners' noses. AI is making it scarily easy.

AI tools make it easier to fake deeds, which can help scammers transfer ownership of a home to themselves or someone else.

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Some real-estate scammers operate by transferring a home's deed away from its rightful owners.The owner of a $137.5 million LA mansion says they're a victim of deed fraud and can't sell it.The increasing ubiquity of AI tools makes faking deeds and ownership easier than ever.

Spelling Manor — a 120-room mansion in Los Angeles with its own bowling...

North Korea sending troops into Ukraine could supercharge an already-close partnership with Russia

An image released by South Korea's spy agency purports to show Kim Jong Un inspecting North Korean troops ahead of deployment to Russia.

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South Korea says 1,500 North Korean troops have been sent to aid Russia in its war in Ukraine.Its troops being deployed to Russia would mark a major shift in North Korea's foreign relations.And the growing partnership poses a significant global risk, according to North Korean experts.

South Korea's claims that North...

The bond market is selling off after traders got their Fed forecasts wrong

US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell.

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Bonds have sold off as traders reassess the path of Fed Reserve rate cuts.Strong economic data and the potential for a Trump win have pushed interest rates higher.The Fed may keep rates unchanged next month, and the October jobs report is a key indicator to watch.

The bond market is in sell-off mode as traders reassess the path of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

Strong economic data in recent weeks and the...

Russia's friendship with North Korea may have backfired

South Korean TV broadcast footage in October appearing to show North Korean troops in a Russian military base.

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South Korea says North Korean troops are being trained by Russia to fight in Ukraine.The Kremlin said the cooperation between the two was "within the framework of international law."Russia is worried that South Korea will send weapons to help Ukraine, according to a US think tank.

The Kremlin's alliance with North Korea may have...

Russia's frozen assets are being used by the UK for a $3 billion loan to Ukraine

St Petersburg, Russia

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The UK is using profits from Russia's frozen assets to offer a $3 billion loan to Ukraine.The loan is part of a larger $50 billion aid package from G7 nations to Kyiv.About $322 billion of Russian assets were frozen abroad following the invasion of Ukraine.

The British government is tapping Russia's frozen assets for a loan to Ukraine, with the intention of helping Kyiv secure more military and fund reconstruction costs.

The loan, which amounts to...

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO was involved in sex trafficking for 6 years while he was at the company's helm, prosecutors say

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries

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Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has been arrested, a spokesman for federal prosecutors confirmed.Jeffries, his partner, and a third man were arrested on charges of sex trafficking.A lawyer for Jeffries told BI that the ex-CEO would respond to the allegations in court.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his partner, and a third man have been arrested on federal sex-trafficking charges that allege they used the power...

For some wealthy travelers, fall is the new summer

A growing number of travelers are opting to vacation in the fall instead of the summer in an effort to beat crowds and sky-high peak season prices.

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Some luxury travel agencies say more travelers are vacationing in the fall instead of summer.One company now sees more bookings for September than June, July, and August.Travelers can dodge Europe's peak summer crowds and costs by going during shoulder season.

Planning where to go for your next summer Euro trip?

No need...

Home insurance premiums are projected to skyrocket up to 14% this year in these 13 states as climate change causes an 'insurance crisis'

Lansing, Michigan

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Natural disasters like hurricanes are getting more destructive, thanks to climate change.Homeowners everywhere are feeling the impact as home insurance premiums skyrocket.Here are the top 13 states where home insurance premiums are expected to increase the most in 2024.

In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, homeowners across the US are facing an increasingly severe insurance crisis.

These two hurricanes are simply the latest in a growing list...

Dyson V8 cordless vacuum review: This entry-level Dyson delivers on its promise of performance and value

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The Dyson V8 cordless vacuum is a versatile cleaning companion with up to 40 minutes of battery life, two power modes and an easy to use design.

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Dyson vacuums are synonymous with quality. They are also known for their high price points. Dyson originally released the V8 in 2016,  and it's the earliest model of cordless vacuum Dyson still sells, showcasing its enduring...

A Trump win will fuel a long-term buying opportunity in the Chinese market, stock chief says

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A Trump election win will spur a Chinese stock sell-off that will then offer a buying opportunity, an equity strategist said.Trump's track record shows he is not as anti-China as feared, Christopher Wood of Jefferies said.The former president's tariff plans are likely a bargaining chip to negotiate with China, he said.

A presidential victory for Donald Trump will trigger a sell-off in Chinese stocks that would then create a buy-the-dip opportunity, Christopher Wood of Jefferies...

I became an American citizen so I could vote. I want to have a say in my children's future.

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I moved to the US in 2010 for grad school in New York City.I planned to return to Argentina and continue my career there.I'm married to an American, and we are raising our three kids together.

When I applied to a master's degree program in the US, I didn't plan to move permanently.

I thought I'd attend Columbia Journalism's 10-month program and then move back to Argentina, where I had left a boyfriend, my cat, a fully furnished apartment, and every member of my...

Sam's Club's CTO is leaving following parent company Walmart's return-to-office mandate

Many Walmart C-suite executives are expected to move to Bentonville, per a memo seen by Bloomberg.

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Sam's Club CTO Cheryl Ainoa is leaving following a return-to-office mandate, a company spokesperson confirmed.The company earlier this year required US corporate employees to work at one of three office hubs.Walmart is readying a new corporate campus in Bentonville, Arkansas.

A top Sam's Club executive is leaving their role following parent company Walmart's...

Wall Street shifts focus back to Tesla's core auto business ahead of earnings as robotaxi hype fades

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Tesla investors will be closely watching profit margins when the company reports earnings on Wednesday.Tesla stock is down 13% this year compared to the S&P 500's 22% gain.Some analysts expect Tesla's third-quarter earnings to signal a turning point, while others see more pain ahead.

Tesla will report third-quarter earnings results after the market close on Wednesday, and Wall Street will be hyper-focused on the company's core auto...