Microsoft confirms blunder results in user data leak

A misconfigured Microsoft endpoint was exposing sensitive data about Microsoft’s customers to the wider internet, the company confirmed in a press release published earlier this week. Announcing the news this Wednesday, the Redmond giant said it was notified about the misconfiguration by threat intelligence firm SOCRadar, in late September, and soon afterwards, plugged the hole. …

Elon Musk says the public realizes it is ‘foolish’ to buy a gasoline car because its value will drop while the world turns to electric vehicles

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says people will continue to abandon gasoline cars. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Elon Musk said it is “foolish” to buy an gasoline car because its residual value is low. He said in Tesla’s earnings call the people of Earth have chosen to move away from gasoline cars. Tesla is “going to pedal…

People are splurging to buy Grimace, Birdie, and Hamburglar toys from McDonald’s adult Happy Meal, with some spending $50 for the figurines

McDonald’s People are spending big money to snap up limited-edition toys from McDonald’s adult Happy Meals. Each box comes with a figurine, including iconic McDonald’s characters like the Hamburglar and Grimace. One eBay account is selling some sealed toys for $49.95 each, or $119.95 for a pack of all four. People are splurging out to get…

For one day only, Bank of America cardholders will earn unlimited bonus rewards on all purchases — here’s how to make the most of More Rewards Day

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. Bank of America More Rewards Day is November 5, 2022, starting at…

US stocks mixed as investors weigh batch of corporate earnings alongside labor market and manufacturing data

Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Getty Images Europe US stocks were mixed Thursday after the S&P 500 lost ground in the previous session.  Tesla shares fell after a downbeat outlook from the EV maker. Weekly jobless claims dropped to 214,000.   US stocks were mixed Thursday as investors sifted through quarterly earnings reports, including from electric vehicle…

After just 44 days in office, Liz Truss is eligible to collect a £115,000 allowance for the rest of her life

Liz Truss, the UK’s foreign secretary, said doing business with Russia was “morally bankrupt”. Dan Kitwood/Getty Image Liz Truss will receive a yearly £115,000 allowance for the rest of her life despite her short stint as Prime Minister.  The allowance from the government will reimburse Truss for expenses spent while maintaining public duties.  Enacted in…

‘Dr Doom’ Nouriel Roubini says to brace for a crash that combines the worst of the financial crisis and 1970s-style stagflation

The global economy is set for a period of decline that mirrors the crashes of the 1970s and 2008, Nouriel Roubini has warned. Gus Ruelas/Reuters Markets should brace for a period of decline that echoes crashes of the 1970s and 2008, according to Nouriel Roubini. He predicted that central banks will “wimp out” from fighting…

Anthony Scaramucci congratulates Liz Truss for lasting ‘4.1 Scaramuccis’ and outlasting milk following the British PM’s abrupt resignation

Former Trump White House official Anthony Scaramucci and British Prime Minister Liz Truss Getty Images Anthony Scaramucci poked fun at British Prime Minister Liz Truss’ abrupt resignation. Scaramucci congratulated Truss for lasting longer than he did in the White House. Truss did not outlast a head of lettuce which a British tabloid had pitted against…

A price cap on natural gas could swipe supplies away from energy-strapped Europe, German chancellor warns

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Reuters The EU’s plan to cap natural gas prices could swipe supplies away from Europe, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned. That’s because suppliers could sell gas to countries that are offering a higher price, potentially leaving Europe in the dark. Scholz suggested negotiating with large natural gas suppliers and other customers…