Monthly Archives: October 2022

Incognito Mode’s name is wrong, and even Google employees know it

Even Google employees know that Chrome’s Incognito Mode isn’t as private as the name implies. The Google Chrome feature allows users to hide their browsing history from other people using the same device, however, it doesn’t hide their data from the websites they visit or Google itself. You’d be forgiven for thinking that Incognito Mode…

The huge OPEC+ oil output cuts could push the global economy into recession, IEA warns

OPEC+ slashed its production quota by 2 million barrels a day. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images OPEC+’s decision to slash output could tip the global economy into recession, the IEA warns.  The agency said higher oil prices from reduced supply combined with inflation will be damaging.  The IEA added that market…

France’s Macron suggests he won’t fire nukes at Russia even if Putin uses them in Ukraine, undercutting Western threats

French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Paris, December 9, 2019 Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS Macron suggested he wouldn’t use nuclear weapons to retaliate if Russia used them in Ukraine. In a sometimes-unclear interview answer, he said it may fall short of a threshold for retaliation. It struck a different tone from…

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The pound is surging against the dollar following reports about a potential U-turn by the UK government on parts of its mini-budget

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss. Jacob King/PA Images via Getty Images The pound soared Thursday following reports the UK government is discussing a potential pullback from parts of its mini-budget.  Britain’s currency rose by nearly 2% and nearly recaptured the $1.13 handle against the dollar.  Reports said the government may decide to allow the corporate…

I’m an Amazon warehouse worker. When I’m tired and in pain from standing all day on Prime Day, I remind myself the money’s good.

An Amazon warehouse worker says working Prime Day is “crazy.” REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne A Staten Island Amazon employee shares how “stowers” prepare for Amazon Prime Day in the warehouse. Full-time employees are expected to work mandatory overtime hours and are paid time-and-a-half. They like the pay, but they said working long hours is hurting their ankles….

When I became a mom, I was shocked to find out people think staying at home is only for wealthy parents. That doesn’t resemble my life at all.

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 author, left, with her husband and children. Meggan Maree Photo I…

US stocks plunge after September inflation surpasses expectations to hit highest level since 1982

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 9, 2020. Bryan R Smith/Reuters US stocks plunged on Thursday after September’s CPI report doubled expectations at 0.4% month-over-month.The September inflation report poured cold water on hopes that the Fed will pivot away from its interest rate hikes.Fed…

Russia will run out of arms before Ukraine does because it has isolated itself so much, UK defence secretary says

Ben Wallace, the UK’s defence secretary, in Warsaw. Mateusz Wlodarczyk/NurPhoto via Getty Images The UK said on Thursday that Russia will run out of weapons before the West does in Ukraine. Defence Minister Ben Wallace said Russia is isolated and its supply chain broken.  He said the overwhelming UN vote to condemn Russia’s annexation of…