Monthly Archives: October 2022

Workers at Apple stores in Australia went on strike for an hour and are refusing to repair AirPods or handle deliveries in a dispute over pay and conditions

Some Apple workers in Australia went on strike on Tuesday. Loren Elliott/Reuters Dozens of Apple workers in Australia went on strike on Tuesday in a dispute over pay and  conditions. The workers are now refusing to repair AirPods, fix screens, or handle deliveries. Union official Josh Cullinan said the strike represented landmark action by Australian…

The government has already canceled $800 million of debts for US farmers, and says that’s ‘just the first step’ in its loan relief programme

Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images The USDA has canceled $800 million in debts for 13,100 farmers, it said Tuesday. The Inflation Reduction Act included $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers. The USDA said Tuesday’s announcement was “just the first step” in aiding distressed farmers. The US Department of Agriculture has already canceled $800 million…

A Europe with zero Russian gas flows is unimaginable as Asian competition for supplies heats up, Qatar’s energy minister says

Europe is still negotiating natural gas deals with Qatar. Hoëgh LNG Qatar’s energy minister told the FT he can’t envisage a future with zero Russian gas flows to Europe.  Its energy supply problem could last until 2025 if Russian deliveries don’t return, Saad al-Kaabi said. European importers are in “huge competition” with Asian buyers for…

Italy’s ‘No. 1 brand of pasta’ faces a class-action lawsuit over its products that are made in Iowa and New York

Although the company originated as a bread and pasta shop in Italy, Barilla is now based in Illinois. SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty Images A judge has ruled that pasta brand Barilla must face a class-action lawsuit over its advertising.  Although styled as “Italy’s No. 1 brand of pasta,” its products are made in…

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos warns the US economy may slump into a recession – and says people should brace for a painful downturn

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images Jeff Bezos said the US economy faces a significant risk of recession. Amazon’s billionaire founder advised people to prepare for a difficult downturn. Bezos flagged inflation as a critical problem to solve earlier this year. Jeff Bezos has warned the US economy may be headed for a recession…

Refinancing my private student loans lowered my payment by $200 a month, but it also lowered my credit score. Here’s why I’m not worried.

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Writer Leo Aquino. Jia Nocon I refinanced my student loans to get…

SpaceX aims to put 350 Mbps satellite internet on planes with Starlink Aviation

SpaceX has revealed the official details of its Starlink satellite internet service for aviation, and it promises to deliver speeds of up to 350 Mbps for each airplane. Delta Chief Executive Ed Bastian admitted earlier this year that the airline conducted “exploratory tests” of Starlink’s internet technology for its planes. Hawaiian Airlines also announced that…

343 Industries offering more Halo-themed prosthetics to children with limb loss

343 Industries has expanded its partnership with Limbitless Solutions to offer more Halo-themed prosthetics. The two companies have been working together since 2018 to provide Halo designs, including Master Chief and the Arbiter. Now that selection will include Master Chief from Halo Infinite and Halo: Reach Spartan Catherine-B320 (Kat). Limbitless Solutions is a nonprofit based…

SANDMARC Titanium Edition Apple Watch Ultra Band seamlessly matches Apple’s Titanium Case

Wear an accessory that perfectly matches your device when it’s the SANDMARC Titanium Edition Apple Watch Ultra Band. Made of durable and lightweight titanium material, its colorway matches your Apple Watch Ultra’s Titanium Case just right. Moreover, it has a glass coating that provides scratch resistance, so your smartwatch can still keep up with you…