Monthly Archives: October 2022

Calm launches clinical mental health offering, Calm Health

Calm, the subscription-based mindfulness app, today announced its first foray into a clinical mental health offering: Calm Health. Offered through payers, providers and self-insured employers, Calm Health includes condition-specific programs designed to “bridge the gap between mental and physical healthcare,” according to the company. Calm Health both replaces Calm’s previous employer offering, Calm for Business,…

Parler leaked email addresses for Ivanka Trump, other ‘VIPs’ in Kanye West announcement

The most prominent members of the conservative social media platform, Parler, were in for not one but two surprises on Monday. First, the news most people have likely heard about is that Ye, aka Kanye West, the rapper-turned-right-wing-pundit, has agreed to acquire Parler. This announcement came following a number of TV appearances and interviews during…

Google just revealed another totally new operating system

Google is hoping to expand its stake in the software industry with the launch of  KataOS, a new OS for machine learning tools. Described in a company blog post as, “a provably secure platform that’s optimized for embedded devices that run ML applications”, KataOS will run alongside its reference implementation, Sparrow. Most computer users will…

Remote work didn’t erase the risk of sexual harassment in corporate America. It made it more difficult to police, HR leaders say.

Dangers of workplace harassment appear to be growing, but employers seem to be paying less attention. MARK RALSTON/Getty Images Sexual harassment might become a bigger threat to the well-being of US workers, HR pros say. That’s partly because it can be challenging to monitor misconduct in remote and hybrid settings. But the #MeToo movement, which…

Investors likely used shady methods to move $45 billion out of China as the yuan continues its decline

AlexSava/Getty Images China is seeing huge volumes of cash leave its financial markets as the yuan declines against the dollar.  In the first six months of the year, China saw a net $101 billion in outflows from stocks, bonds and direct investment. China labeled $45.2 billion in outflows as “errors and omissions,” which likely indicates…

This week’s student loan refinancing rates: October 18, 2022 | 5-year undergraduate rates at new yearly high

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. Average interest rates on five-year variable undergraduate refinanced student loans have skyrocketed…

How creative storytelling tools can help global nonprofits make a difference

Ezra Bailey/Getty Images As brands expand their footprint across every medium, the pressure to create meaningful content continues to rise. Nonprofits are some of the world’s most vital organizations, yet they face unique challenges when it comes to digital engagement. Over years of partnerships with Adobe, nonprofits expressed the need for easy-to-use, streamlined solutions to…

Target shares could climb 24% as the retailer steers through economic and inventory challenges, Jefferies says

John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images Target shares rose Tuesday after Jefferies said it sees big upside in the retailer’s stock price.  The company was upgraded to a buy rating, with a price target of $185, or roughly 20% above current levels. Jefferies also rated Walmart a buy and sees both companies outperforming amid…

The new Simon American Express Credit Card from Cardless will earn up to 5% cash back at your favorite shopping malls and outlets

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. The new Simon American Express Card from Cardless will earn up to…

EU ramps up Russian LNG purchases by 50% this year as Moscow cuts off natural gas pipeline supplies

LNG tanker. VCG/Getty Images The EU ramped up its purchases of Russian LNG this year, as Moscow slashes gas supplies via pipeline. Imports of Russian LNG totaled 15 billion cubic meters through September, up 50% from last year. Europe is scrambling to replace slashed pipeline flows through LNG purchases, which have allowed Moscow to pull…