Monthly Archives: November 2022

US stocks continue to fall as investors digest hawkish Fed outlook while jobs report looms

Wall Street has been hit by a brutal market sell-off this year. Spencer Platt/Getty Images US stocks extended losses Thursday as investors remained worried over a hawkish Fed.  The Nasdaq led the decline as bond yields continued to climb amid expectations for more rate hikes.  Investors are also looking ahead to the Labor Department’s monthly…

Ukrainian suicide drone boats packed with bombs are threatening Russia’s once feared Black Sea fleet, and it may not be able to stop them

A Russian flag waves beside the bay of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on March 22, 2014. VIKTOR DRACHEV/AFP via Getty Images Ukraine last week appeared to attack Russia’s Black Sea Fleet using a swarm of naval and aerial drones. Russia labeled the attack a “terrorist act” and briefly suspended a deal on grain shipments. Experts…

The Trump Organization got an unwanted sidekick courtesy of a Manhattan judge: a court-ordered watchdog

Donald Trump speaking at the NRA convention in Houston, TX, on May 27, 2022. New York Attorney General Letitia James, right, speaks in Washington, DC on Nov. 12, 2019. Left, Brandon Bell/Getty Images. Right, Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Donald Trump and the Trump Organization suffered a big legal setback in Manhattan on Thursday. Agreeing with NY…

Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas is the latest member of Congress to violate a federal conflict-of-interest law

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat from Texas, is one of several dozen members of Congress who have failed to properly report personal stock trades per the provisions of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat from Texas, was days late disclosing four stock purchases. Doggett…

I tried Netflix’s new cheaper plan with ads to see what it’s like — here’s what is different

Sadie Sink in “Stranger Things” season four part one. Netflix Netflix launched its ad-based plan in the US and other territories on Thursday. I tried it out after subscribing to the most expensive plan for over a year. I observed some titles that aren’t available, and that the ad experience varies depending on what you…

‘Enola Holmes 2’ features the return of Millie Bobby Brown as the teenage detective — here’s how to watch the new mystery movie

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Millie Bobby Brown returns as a brilliant teenage detective in “Enola Holmes 2.” Netflix Millie Bobby Brown returns as a free-spirited teenage detective in “Enola Holmes 2.” The sequel follows Enola’s efforts to start her own detective agency. The new film…

Elon Musk takes away ‘days of rest’ at Twitter in another major shift from Jack Dorsey’s leadership style

Twitter owner Elon Musk is pushing for a harder-driving culture at the company. Carina Johansen/Getty Images Elon Musk has started to impose his more demanding style on Twitter workers. “Days of rest” were implemented in 2020 under Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s leadership. Already, Musk has been demanding a “24/7” work culture as he moves to…

47 unique gift ideas for the gamers in your life, from controllers to collectibles

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Etsy/PartonPrints/3DMakerist Gamers are a dedicated bunch, fiercely loyal to their favorite consoles, characters, and franchises. If you’re not a gamer, finding a gift for someone who loves video games can be challenging, but we’ve rounded up over 40 gifts that can…

Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z may team up to bid on the Washington Commanders NFL team, reports say

A fan holds up a sign for Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos during a game between the New York Jets and Washington in 2019. Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Jeff Bezos may be interested in buying the NFL’s Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports.  Music mogul Jay-Z could potentially join Bezos as an investor, those reports say.  But…