Monthly Archives: October 2022

8 steps to get a car loan

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10 books you didn’t know started out as fanfiction, from “Twilight” to “Star Wars”-inspired stories

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The love story in “The Love Hypothesis” was inspired by Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship in the “Star Wars” sequels. Amazon/Insider; Disney+ Fanfiction is a type of written work created by fans who are inspired by existing content. Publishers work with…

Russia’s military leadership has only become ‘increasingly dysfunctional,’ UK intel says

Russians drafted in the partial mobilization begin military training in Rostov October 2, 2022. Arkady Budnitsky/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The Russian military’s top brass has become “increasingly dysfunctional,” British intelligence said. “There is almost certainly a worsening shortage of capable Russian junior officers to organize” drafted reservists, UK intel said. The UK’s Ministry of…

Netflix is giving its critics the middle finger and taking a victory lap

Netflix cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings with Ted Sarandos, the company’s chief of content and co-CEO Getty Netflix took jabs at competitors and defended its strategies with Tuesday’s earnings report. It avoided a third straight quarter of subscriber losses, and seems bullish on the future. It was enough for executives to take a victory lap….

Inflation already peaked, and 2 things in particular will ease Americans’ pain over the next 12 months, JPMorgan says

People fill up their tanks with gasoline at a Costco Gas Station in Carlsbad, California. Reuters/Mike Blake The US is past peak inflation, and the cooldown is going to be swift, JPMorgan said Tuesday. The bank sees inflation easing to a 3.2% year-over-year rate from 8.2% by September 2023. Supply-chain healing and the strong dollar…

Billionaire investor Dan Loeb flags the intense fear and worry in markets – and touts the bargains emerging from the turmoil

Dan Loeb. REUTERS/Steve Marcus Billionaire investor Dan Loeb underscored the deeply pessimistic mood in financial markets today. He welcomed the bargains emerging as investors stress about inflation and recession. The Third Point chief highlighted his fund’s new stake in Colgate-Palmolive as a safe bet. Dan Loeb has flagged the intense fear and anxiety pervading financial…

Amex Blue Cash Preferred vs EveryDay Preferred: Which rewards credit card is right for you?

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James Webb telescope captures Pillars of Creation in unprecedented detail

The James Webb Space Telescope’s sightseeing tour just provided a fresh look at one of the most recognizable interstellar objects. Researchers have captured their most detailed image yet of the Pillars of Creation, a star-forming nursery in the Eagle Nebula roughly 6,500 light-years away. The near-infrared picture shows even more detail than Hubble’s 2014 snapshot,…