Microsoft changes its mind on blocking Office macros once again

Microsoft’s decision not to block Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default in Office applications is only temporary, as the company still plans on going through with the plan. In a blog post updated last week, Microsoft principal product manager, Kellie Eickmeyer noted that, “Following user feedback, we have rolled back this change temporarily…

Abortion boats, robots, and drones: ‘Women on Waves’ founder talks US backsliding and new solutions in the wake of Roe v. Wade reversal

FILE – This June 15, 2001, file photo shows Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, founder of the Amsterdam-based Women On Waves Foundation, in Dublin, Ireland. Associated Press Rebecca Gomperts has founded several organizations that provide medical abortion access to women around the world. She spoke to Insider this week in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning…

The 8 best Amazon Prime Day air fryer deals, including major sales on models our kitchen team has tested and recommended

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Jen Gushue/Insider There are many excellent Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals on small appliances, like the ever-popular air fryer. Top brands in the industry, including Ninja, Instant Pot, Philips, and more, have discounts on Amazon and competing retailers like Target. Air…

Biden’s trip to make up with Mohammed bin Salman won’t help anyone in Saudi Arabia or America

Mohammed bin Salman at the G20 opening ceremony in Hangzhou, China, on September 4, 2016. Nicolas Asfouri – Pool/Getty Images President Joe Biden’s Middle East trip, and plan to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been hailed as a triumph of “realism.” The suggestion that the meeting and the trip serve the interests…

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates: July 12, 2022 | Rates up slightly

Mortgage rates are slightly elevated compared to last week, but haven’t experienced any dramatic changes in the past few days. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Consumer Price Index report for June. The CPI is a closely-watched gauge of inflation, and June’s report will likely have some impact on mortgages. The…

11 Tory leadership candidates’ donors and war chests analysed ahead of £300,000 contest

Frontrunner Rishi Sunak NIKLAS HALLE’N/AFP via Getty Images Candidates in the Conservative leadership contest can spend up to £300,000. Insider has analysed donations to the 10 declared candidates, plus Priti Patel. The contest officially begins Tuesday and will conclude on September 5. Voting in the Conservative Party leadership contest is due to begin Tuesday afternoon,…