DraftKings users lose thousands in devious cyberattack

Users of popular sports betting platform DraftKings were on the receiving end of a credential-stuffing attack that cost its victims approximately $300,000.  Issuing a statement via Twitter, the company’s co-founder and president, Paul Liberman said the platform’s systems were not compromised, but rather that the incident was the result of users’ poor cybersecurity practices. “DraftKings…

I’ve been to Margaritaville’s cruise, hotel, and RV resorts — now I see why the fun Jimmy Buffett branding has made it such a popular hospitality company

Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville has become a hospitality empire with hotels, a cruise line, and RV resorts. I visited four Margaritaville properties and saw how its consistent branding has driven it to success. Every property evoked the laid-back Buffett lifestyle with amenities named after his lyrics. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville has become a hospitality empire.A Camp…

US stocks rise after Fed minutes show most policy makers are in favor of easing up on rate hikes

Traders work on the floor of New York Stock Exchange. Reuters US stocks rose Wednesday following the release of minutes from the Fed’s meeting in November. Most policymakers consider it appropriate to ease back the size of rate hikes, the minutes said.  Trading will be closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.  US stocks overcame…

Gen Zers increasingly fear that homeownership is a hopeless dream

With mortgage rates rising and home prices high, Gen Z worries that they will not be able to score a home in their lifetime. valentinrussanov/Getty Images Gen Z’s outlook on homeownership has darkened since 2019, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.Primary obstacles include student loan debt, down payments and lack of job security.This is exacerbated…

Streaming services are down to all-time low prices for Black Friday — check out the best deals on Paramount Plus, HBO Max, Discovery Plus, and more

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Several streaming service subscriptions are on sale now for Black Friday. grinvalds/Getty Images; Insider Streaming services don’t often see big discounts throughout the year — in fact, many have been getting price hikes to match inflation. But, if you’re hoping to…

How your checked bag gets to your destination and why some get lost, according to a ramp agent for a major airline

Customer complaints of lost luggage were up 270% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels. Hinterhaus Productions via Getty Images Matt is a ramp agent at LAX for a major airline who works on Thanksgiving. He’s worked for airlines for 27 years and says the day before Thanksgiving is when they’re slammed….