*Lichee Console 4A mini-laptop with a RISC-V processor is shipping soon*
The Sipeed Lichee Console 4A is tiny laptop computer with 7 inch display, a QWERTY keyboard, up to 16GB of RAM and up to a 2TB SSD. It’s also one of the only mini-laptops (or laptops at all) to be powered by a RISC-V processor, thanks to support for a Sipeed LM4A computer-on-a-module with a […] The post Lichee Console 4A mini-laptop with a RISC-V processor is shipping soon appeared first on Liliputing.
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*Drop Giveaway Day 3 - 3x Drop CSTM80 Keyboard + Decorative Case*
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*Also a pretty good sitcom idea*
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*"Let the crying and blaming begin.." | Space Karen is having a bad day.*
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*Donald Trump sells cut-up pieces of suit he wore in mugshot - for $5,000*
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*New independent report reveals details behind Starbucks' issues with workers union*
Starbucks has been facing a public battle with its growing workers union since 2021, and the saga has taken another major step. The coffee giant released a report today that was created by a Thomas M. Mackall, a third-party assessor with years of experience in the labor relations space. The 31-page report that is dated Oct. 13 revealed several issues that seemed to support claims of both Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United about the company's labor problems. One of the biggest takeaways from Mackall's report — which Starbucks issued for in March and was based of studies conducted from July to September — focused on the company's Global Human Rights Statement (GHRS), which Mackall claims fell short in several instances. Page two of Mackall's report read: "As written, the GHRS does no provide meaningful behavioral guidance or a clear basis for compliance regarding freedom of association and effective recognition of the right of collective bargaining." Mackall recommended several changes to the statement, which include clearly defining where the GHRS stands within the company's hierarchy in support of "governance, visibility, and impact."Related: Starbucks releases letter in attempt to resolve issues with workers union Starbucks (SBUX) - Get Free Report released a letter in response to the report, listing the key findings of Mackall that included saying that the company was not fully prepared for the union's arrival due to "challenges created by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic." It also said that there is "no evidence that Starbucks has, or has used, an 'anti-union' playbook" and that the coffee giant "is not opposed to bargaining" with its union. The company added that following the report, it was to improve its GHRS and "embrace a constructive relationship with Workers United."Related: Starbucks Red Cup Day is here — but getting your coffee won't be easy Starbucks Workers United, who are less than a month removed from a union-wide strike during Starbucks' famous Red Cup Day on Nov. 16, responded to the report released by Starbucks in a statement obtained by TheStreet: Today's report, commissioned by and paid for by Starbucks, acknowledges deep problems in the company's response to workers’ organizing — including firings, retaliation, store closings and withholding of benefits from unionized workers. The report shows Starbucks has a long way to go to shift policy and deconstruct the massive anti-union apparatus that remains in place and is active today. Since our Nov. 16 strike, we’ve heard from hundreds of partners across the country who want to organize. Those partners must be able to organize in an environment that is healthy and free from the illegal intimidation that has defined the company’s stance towards its partners over the last two years. Even the report's positive portrayal of Starbucks' bargaining with the Teamsters has been shot down in recent days, with news of an unfair labor practice charge alleging bargaining in bad faith in that instance. If the company’s efforts at dialogue over the last few days are sincere, we are ready to talk. Indeed, we have always been ready. Actions will speak louder than words." Simplify the pulse of the market landscape with bite-sized intel from the masters. Real Money Pro is your dynamic financial ally, transforming market insights into strategic moves. Start your membership to elevate your portfolio.
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*Popular luxury SUV maker teases an electric version of an iconic car*
From Downing Street, to Buckingham Palace and the parking lots of high-end shopping malls, Land Rover's (TENHF) - Get Free Report Range Rover is an ever-popular choice for royalty, statespeople and self-declared people of distinction.Related: Latest Tesla pricing change doesn't bode well for mass EV adoption Known for its off-road capability and lauded for its outward opulence, the six-figure British SUV remains one of the first names in luxury motoring. However, a major change is preparing it for the future. In a Dec. 13 announcement, Land Rover released visual snippets of a fully-electric version of the Range Rover alongside details about its supposed capabilities. The new Range Rover Electric shares the same styling and signature lines of the gas-powered version including its slotted grille, while EV-specific changes such as exclusive badging and a charge port blends in without making its EV identity obvious. Jaguar Land Rover View the 5 images of this gallery on the original article Though Land Rover gave extremely small snippets about what the Range Rover Electric would look like, the British firm discussed in detail that the electric version will match its gas-powered sibling. According to Land Rover, the new EV will have "performance comparable to a flagship Range Rover V8," including off-road capabilities including wading in nearly three feet of water. Additionally, the brand said that the electric SUV will be the "quietest and most refined Range Rover ever created," utilizing noise cancelling technology to enhance the natural quietness that electric motors have over gas engines. Land Rover said that working prototypes are being tested around in various harsh climates and terrains in places like Sweden and Dubai to ensure that the EV is comparable to its gas-powered siblings in terms of capability and durability. "The global physical testing programme has been adapted for Range Rover’s first fully electric vehicle to ensure robustness of the electric drive system, including its underfloor, battery durability, chassis integrity and vehicle dynamics tests for thermal derating," Land Rover said in a statement. Currently, Range Rovers are offered in electrified configurations, including mild and plug-in hybrid variants alongside fully gas-powered models. More Automotive:Hyundai and Kia's groundbreaking new tech is straight out of James BondWhy Mazda is going slow into electric vehiclesJeep parent blames California for an unfortunate situation Land Rover has opened a waiting list for those who wish to be the first to place a pre-order for the Range Rover Electric. Investing can be hard. We make it easier. There are thousands of stocks you can invest your hard-earned money in. Our pros help you decide what stocks to buy and when to buy them. Sign up to find out what stocks we're buying now
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*What a soft landing for the economy means for you*
Many experts are coming to believe that the Federal Reserve will engineer a soft landing, where inflation slides toward the central bank's 2% target and the economy doesn’t fall into recession. Goldman Sachs economist Jan Hatzius sees only a 15% chance of recession in 2024 while he predicts GDP growth of 2.1%. GDP gained an annualized 5.2% in the third quarter.Related: What Is a Soft Landing? Definition, Explanation & Example Meanwhile, inflation will dip to a range of 2% to 2.5% by the end of next year, down from 3.1% in the 12 months through November 2023, he predicted. Others are optimistic, too. “What we are expecting now is a soft landing,” Nancy Vanden Houten, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, told The Wall Street Journal. “We expect the economy to weaken quite a bit, but it does look like we’ll avoid an outright contraction.” So what would a soft landing mean for you? While one can never be sure, given the difficulty of predicting financial conditions, the implications appear mixed.Interest Rates: The impact on consumers First, there’s interest rates. Most experts expect the Fed to lower rates next year, starting by May. The idea is that the Fed will want to fight economic weakness and keep inflation-adjusted rates from getting too high as inflation slips. Interest-rate-futures prices indicate a 56% probability that the Fed will cut rates by at least 1.25 percentage points next year. The federal funds rate now stands at 5.25% to 5.5%. What's the impact on you, the consumer? On the minus side lower interest rates mean a decline in yields on your money-market accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit. It also would depress yields on bonds you might want to buy. Many money-market funds now yield 5% or more, but that yield will likely drop in a hurry if the Fed cuts rates. On the plus side, a decline in rates would mean lower rates on your loans: mortgage, auto, credit card, student loan and personal loan. That could make a major difference in your finances.Lower rates: Benefits for your investments Another positive could be rising financial markets. Lower rates often boost stocks by buoying the economy and reducing companies’ borrowing costs. So your stocks may gain in value. Falling rates by definition mean lower bond yields and higher bond prices. So if you’re holding bonds you want to sell, you may have a good opportunity. To be sure, if you’re looking to buy bonds, you’ll be buying them with lower yields. One caveat on rates: If the Fed is able to spur a Goldilocks scenario, with moderate economic growth and falling inflation, it might not cut rates much. In that case, these effects cited above would be dulled. If the economy slows substantially, your job opportunities could be depressed. But if economic weakness leads the Fed to cut interest rates significantly, you could experience the pluses and minuses of lower rates. Given all the uncertainty, you might not need to adjust your investment and spending plans now. But you may have to make some adjustments later depending on how it all plays out. Investing can be hard. We make it easier. There are thousands of stocks you can invest your hard-earned money in. Our pros help you decide what stocks to buy and when to buy them. Sign up to find out what stocks we're buying now.
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*There are now flights to this sunny destination from almost every American city*
While the winter season is already underway, airlines are preparing for a "sunny destination season" that will last well into the end of many colleges' spring breaks. Delta (DAL) - Get Free Report, Spirit (SAVE) - Get Free Report and American Airlines (AAL) - Get Free Report are all waiting for construction of the new airport in Tulum to finish in order to launch new routes there while JetBlue Airways (JBLU) - Get Free Report and Frontier Airlines (FRON) - Get Free Report have significantly upped their flights to Puerto Rico from various U.S. cities.Related: Delta adds a route U.S. tourists have been begging for Setting its sights on the city best known for beachfront resorts and partying spring breakers, American Airlines has significantly increased its network of Cancun flights. Earlier this month, it launched three new routes to Cancun International Airport (CUN) from Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Nashville. Each of these flights will run once a week from December and until the end of March. A woman relaxes in the beach water at a Cancun resort. Shutterstock 'More flights than any other U.S. carrier...' This comes on top of more new seasonal routes to other resort towns in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula: Cozumel from Dallas and Merida from Miami. Now running 18 nonstop flights to Cancun from different American cities, American Airlines now also has the bragging rights of having "more flights than any other U.S. carrier to the white sand beaches, impressive archaeological sites and vibrant culture of Cancun." More travel stories:A new travel term is taking over the internet (and reaching airlines and hotels)The 10 best airline stocks to buy nowAirlines see a new kind of traveler at the front of the plane During the winter season, Cancun flights are available from Austin, Boston, Columbus, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Phoenix, Charlotte, Miami, Chicago, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham, Kansas City and St. Louis — every major center save for some on the West Coast served by airlines like Delta (DAL) - Get Free Report and Alaska Airlines (ALK) - Get Free Report. "With 40 peak-day flights this winter, American provides plenty of options for customers to take in all that Cancun and the Riviera Maya has to offer this winter," the airline said in a statement. While Mexico has been a popular destination for U.S. beach seekers for decades due to its location just south of the border, its popularity exploded when international borders first started opening up after the pandemic. During an October earnings call, Delta's CEO said that the country remains "a great source of strength" for the airline going forward into 2024.Mexico demand is yet to soften and airlines are jumping on it Tapping into that demand, local authorities have sped up construction of the new Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in Tulum after what was once a sleepy Mayan town a two-hour drive from Cancun exploded in popularity. Then a local airline called Viva Aerobus launched six new routes from U.S. cities like Austin and San Francisco to Monterrey in the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. As a result, airlines have been competing with one another to carve out market space both with routes to major resort destinations from regional U.S. cities and new flights to smaller Mexican beach towns and regional centers that remain untapped but are seeing increasing interest. "Next year, Delta customers will benefit from the airline’s largest-ever spring break schedule in Mexico, as the airline will offer 10% more seat capacity this year on 55 peak-day flights to eight cities across the country," Delta said of its own expansion in to the country.
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*Apple is testing security update to foil thieves*
In recent years Apple (AAPL) - Get Free Report has staked its reputation on the security of its iPhones. Apple has released numerous commercials over the past couple of years touting how secure its phones are and how much the company values the privacy of its users. Related: Apple names top 9 apps of 2023 – here's what made the list And now it is making a change in its newest iOS update that will make their phones even more secure, even if that device is stolen. The move comes after the Wall Street Journal reported on criminals who used iPhone owners' passcodes to change their Apple accounts, access saved passwords, steal money and lock them out of their iCloud.Keeping thieves out of your phone But now, Apple will debut a new Stolen Device Protection setting in its upcoming software update that is supposed to keep thieves out your phone, even if they have your phone. As it stands now, if a person has access to your passcode and can open your phone, they pretty much control your entire Apple account. But with the new Stolen Device Protection button, which users will have to enable, then certain settings will be restricted. If the phone is away from a familiar location, then the device will require facial or fingerprint recognition in order to change an Apple ID password, if the feature is enabled. It will then implement an hour-long delay before the change can be made. After an hour has passed, the user will have to reconfirm with another biometric recognition before the password can be changed. While Apple is allowing the new update to be voluntary, there is a real danger of losing your entire Apple account if a thief steals your phone. If a thief accesses your phone they can enable what is called a recovery key. The key is meant to protect users from online hackers, but in the hands of a thief, it keeps the original user from resetting their Apple ID password with a phone number or email. Apple will be rolling out the feature to all iPhone users with its next iOS update. In the meantime, the feature will be available to beta testers. Get exclusive access to portfolio managers’ stock picks and proven investing strategies with Real Money Pro. Get started now.
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The last known picture of Bob Ross
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Votes in latest UN resolution calling for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza
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A flight emergency left passengers in military barracks overnight
It may bring back memories of the 9/11 Gander landing that inspired the Broadway musical "Come From Away" but another plane recently had to land on a Canadian military base after a Delta Air Lines (DAL) - Get Free Report flight going back to Detroit from Amsterdam ran into a mechanical issue while flying over Newfoundland. The Dec. 10 Delta Flight 135 was diverted to Happy Valley-Goose Bay — a small Labrador town of just over 8,000 people that is used as a military base by Canada's Air Force.Related: Watch: A bird collision sets plane engine in flames As passenger Shikha Joshi relayed through her Instagram (META) - Get Free Report stories, 270 passengers aboard the flight were told that the plane would be making an emergency landing in Goose Bay out of "an abundance of caution" after the de-icing tool for one of the engines started acting up. A view of Goose Bay, Newfoundland from an Air Canada plane. Photo by Thierry Tronnel/Corbis via Getty Images. Thierry Monasse/Getty Images 'Delta is looking for accommodations for us all...' The passengers had initially waited on the tarmac for seven hours before being able to board a new plane but delays had exceeded the time flight crews are legally allowed to be on the job — in the U.S., crew duty periods are set at 14 hours and may not exceed nine hours for flights with a single pilot. More Travel:A new travel term is taking over the internet (and reaching airlines and hotels)The 10 best airline stocks to buy nowAirlines see a new kind of traveler at the front of the plane “Boarded a new plane after waiting 7+ hours, waited an hour after boarding for take off only to hear that the crew and pilot have finished their allotted hours of flying and need to rest now for 10-12 hours," Joshi, who was on the flight with her four-year-old son, wrote in the story. "Now Delta is looking for accommodations for us all." Delta also confirmed to media outlets that "crew duty times were impacted due to weather and runway conditions at the Goose Bay airport causing the airport to suspend operations."Passenger description: 'It honestly felt like a hotel' As the area has very few hotels that may not even operate at this time of year, the travelers were housed in the Canadian military's barracks overnight before a new flight was available. Weather in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area is currently in the 20s. Town officials and the military also helped provide the stranded travelers food and water until the a new flight became available the morning of Dec. 11. Some of the travelers said they were given sandwiches and treats from Tim Hortons, Canada's beloved national donut chain. "It honestly felt like a hotel," passenger Tony Santoro described to a suburban Detroit television station. "It wasn't too bad. We had soap, water, everything." A bus eventually came to pick the passengers up for the rescue flight and the passengers made it back to Detroit before a winter storm came down upon the area in what ended up being 24 hours after their departure from Amsterdam. Delta ended up apologizing for the unforeseen situation and told the affected travelers that they would receive some compensation for the long delay. In the U.S., airlines that face delays of more than four hours for international flights can be required to compensate passengers up to $1,550 per one-way ticket, but this Department of Transportation (DOT) rule generally does not apply to flights delayed due to inclement weather or mechanical issues outside the airline's control.
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Drop Giveaway Day 3 - 3x Drop CSTM80 Keyboard + Decorative Case
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"Let the crying and blaming begin.." | Space Karen is having a bad day.
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New independent report reveals details behind Starbucks' issues with workers union
Starbucks has been facing a public battle with its growing workers union since 2021, and the saga has taken another major step. The coffee giant released a report today that was created by a Thomas M. Mackall, a third-party assessor with years of experience in the labor relations space. The 31-page report that is dated Oct. 13 revealed several issues that seemed to support claims of both Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United about the company's labor problems. One of the biggest takeaways from Mackall's report — which Starbucks issued for in March and was based of studies conducted from July to September — focused on the company's Global Human Rights Statement (GHRS), which Mackall claims fell short in several instances. Page two of Mackall's report read: "As written, the GHRS does no provide meaningful behavioral guidance or a clear basis for compliance regarding freedom of association and effective recognition of the right of collective bargaining." Mackall recommended several changes to the statement, which include clearly defining where the GHRS stands within the company's hierarchy in support of "governance, visibility, and impact."Related: Starbucks releases letter in attempt to resolve issues with workers union Starbucks (SBUX) - Get Free Report released a letter in response to the report, listing the key findings of Mackall that included saying that the company was not fully prepared for the union's arrival due to "challenges created by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic." It also said that there is "no evidence that Starbucks has, or has used, an 'anti-union' playbook" and that the coffee giant "is not opposed to bargaining" with its union. The company added that following the report, it was to improve its GHRS and "embrace a constructive relationship with Workers United."Related: Starbucks Red Cup Day is here — but getting your coffee won't be easy Starbucks Workers United, who are less than a month removed from a union-wide strike during Starbucks' famous Red Cup Day on Nov. 16, responded to the report released by Starbucks in a statement obtained by TheStreet: Today's report, commissioned by and paid for by Starbucks, acknowledges deep problems in the company's response to workers’ organizing — including firings, retaliation, store closings and withholding of benefits from unionized workers. The report shows Starbucks has a long way to go to shift policy and deconstruct the massive anti-union apparatus that remains in place and is active today. Since our Nov. 16 strike, we’ve heard from hundreds of partners across the country who want to organize. Those partners must be able to organize in an environment that is healthy and free from the illegal intimidation that has defined the company’s stance towards its partners over the last two years. Even the report's positive portrayal of Starbucks' bargaining with the Teamsters has been shot down in recent days, with news of an unfair labor practice charge alleging bargaining in bad faith in that instance. If the company’s efforts at dialogue over the last few days are sincere, we are ready to talk. Indeed, we have always been ready. Actions will speak louder than words." Simplify the pulse of the market landscape with bite-sized intel from the masters. Real Money Pro is your dynamic financial ally, transforming market insights into strategic moves. Start your membership to elevate your portfolio.
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Popular luxury SUV maker teases an electric version of an iconic car
From Downing Street, to Buckingham Palace and the parking lots of high-end shopping malls, Land Rover's (TENHF) - Get Free Report Range Rover is an ever-popular choice for royalty, statespeople and self-declared people of distinction.Related: Latest Tesla pricing change doesn't bode well for mass EV adoption Known for its off-road capability and lauded for its outward opulence, the six-figure British SUV remains one of the first names in luxury motoring. However, a major change is preparing it for the future. In a Dec. 13 announcement, Land Rover released visual snippets of a fully-electric version of the Range Rover alongside details about its supposed capabilities. The new Range Rover Electric shares the same styling and signature lines of the gas-powered version including its slotted grille, while EV-specific changes such as exclusive badging and a charge port blends in without making its EV identity obvious. Jaguar Land Rover View the 5 images of this gallery on the original article Though Land Rover gave extremely small snippets about what the Range Rover Electric would look like, the British firm discussed in detail that the electric version will match its gas-powered sibling. According to Land Rover, the new EV will have "performance comparable to a flagship Range Rover V8," including off-road capabilities including wading in nearly three feet of water. Additionally, the brand said that the electric SUV will be the "quietest and most refined Range Rover ever created," utilizing noise cancelling technology to enhance the natural quietness that electric motors have over gas engines. Land Rover said that working prototypes are being tested around in various harsh climates and terrains in places like Sweden and Dubai to ensure that the EV is comparable to its gas-powered siblings in terms of capability and durability. "The global physical testing programme has been adapted for Range Rover’s first fully electric vehicle to ensure robustness of the electric drive system, including its underfloor, battery durability, chassis integrity and vehicle dynamics tests for thermal derating," Land Rover said in a statement. Currently, Range Rovers are offered in electrified configurations, including mild and plug-in hybrid variants alongside fully gas-powered models. More Automotive:Hyundai and Kia's groundbreaking new tech is straight out of James BondWhy Mazda is going slow into electric vehiclesJeep parent blames California for an unfortunate situation Land Rover has opened a waiting list for those who wish to be the first to place a pre-order for the Range Rover Electric. Investing can be hard. We make it easier. There are thousands of stocks you can invest your hard-earned money in. Our pros help you decide what stocks to buy and when to buy them. Sign up to find out what stocks we're buying now
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What a soft landing for the economy means for you
Many experts are coming to believe that the Federal Reserve will engineer a soft landing, where inflation slides toward the central bank's 2% target and the economy doesn’t fall into recession. Goldman Sachs economist Jan Hatzius sees only a 15% chance of recession in 2024 while he predicts GDP growth of 2.1%. GDP gained an annualized 5.2% in the third quarter.Related: What Is a Soft Landing? Definition, Explanation & Example Meanwhile, inflation will dip to a range of 2% to 2.5% by the end of next year, down from 3.1% in the 12 months through November 2023, he predicted. Others are optimistic, too. “What we are expecting now is a soft landing,” Nancy Vanden Houten, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, told The Wall Street Journal. “We expect the economy to weaken quite a bit, but it does look like we’ll avoid an outright contraction.” So what would a soft landing mean for you? While one can never be sure, given the difficulty of predicting financial conditions, the implications appear mixed.Interest Rates: The impact on consumers First, there’s interest rates. Most experts expect the Fed to lower rates next year, starting by May. The idea is that the Fed will want to fight economic weakness and keep inflation-adjusted rates from getting too high as inflation slips. Interest-rate-futures prices indicate a 56% probability that the Fed will cut rates by at least 1.25 percentage points next year. The federal funds rate now stands at 5.25% to 5.5%. What's the impact on you, the consumer? On the minus side lower interest rates mean a decline in yields on your money-market accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit. It also would depress yields on bonds you might want to buy. Many money-market funds now yield 5% or more, but that yield will likely drop in a hurry if the Fed cuts rates. On the plus side, a decline in rates would mean lower rates on your loans: mortgage, auto, credit card, student loan and personal loan. That could make a major difference in your finances.Lower rates: Benefits for your investments Another positive could be rising financial markets. Lower rates often boost stocks by buoying the economy and reducing companies’ borrowing costs. So your stocks may gain in value. Falling rates by definition mean lower bond yields and higher bond prices. So if you’re holding bonds you want to sell, you may have a good opportunity. To be sure, if you’re looking to buy bonds, you’ll be buying them with lower yields. One caveat on rates: If the Fed is able to spur a Goldilocks scenario, with moderate economic growth and falling inflation, it might not cut rates much. In that case, these effects cited above would be dulled. If the economy slows substantially, your job opportunities could be depressed. But if economic weakness leads the Fed to cut interest rates significantly, you could experience the pluses and minuses of lower rates. Given all the uncertainty, you might not need to adjust your investment and spending plans now. But you may have to make some adjustments later depending on how it all plays out. Investing can be hard. We make it easier. There are thousands of stocks you can invest your hard-earned money in. Our pros help you decide what stocks to buy and when to buy them. Sign up to find out what stocks we're buying now.
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There are now flights to this sunny destination from almost every American city
While the winter season is already underway, airlines are preparing for a "sunny destination season" that will last well into the end of many colleges' spring breaks. Delta (DAL) - Get Free Report, Spirit (SAVE) - Get Free Report and American Airlines (AAL) - Get Free Report are all waiting for construction of the new airport in Tulum to finish in order to launch new routes there while JetBlue Airways (JBLU) - Get Free Report and Frontier Airlines (FRON) - Get Free Report have significantly upped their flights to Puerto Rico from various U.S. cities.Related: Delta adds a route U.S. tourists have been begging for Setting its sights on the city best known for beachfront resorts and partying spring breakers, American Airlines has significantly increased its network of Cancun flights. Earlier this month, it launched three new routes to Cancun International Airport (CUN) from Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Nashville. Each of these flights will run once a week from December and until the end of March. A woman relaxes in the beach water at a Cancun resort. Shutterstock 'More flights than any other U.S. carrier...' This comes on top of more new seasonal routes to other resort towns in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula: Cozumel from Dallas and Merida from Miami. Now running 18 nonstop flights to Cancun from different American cities, American Airlines now also has the bragging rights of having "more flights than any other U.S. carrier to the white sand beaches, impressive archaeological sites and vibrant culture of Cancun." More travel stories:A new travel term is taking over the internet (and reaching airlines and hotels)The 10 best airline stocks to buy nowAirlines see a new kind of traveler at the front of the plane During the winter season, Cancun flights are available from Austin, Boston, Columbus, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Phoenix, Charlotte, Miami, Chicago, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Raleigh-Durham, Kansas City and St. Louis — every major center save for some on the West Coast served by airlines like Delta (DAL) - Get Free Report and Alaska Airlines (ALK) - Get Free Report. "With 40 peak-day flights this winter, American provides plenty of options for customers to take in all that Cancun and the Riviera Maya has to offer this winter," the airline said in a statement. While Mexico has been a popular destination for U.S. beach seekers for decades due to its location just south of the border, its popularity exploded when international borders first started opening up after the pandemic. During an October earnings call, Delta's CEO said that the country remains "a great source of strength" for the airline going forward into 2024.Mexico demand is yet to soften and airlines are jumping on it Tapping into that demand, local authorities have sped up construction of the new Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in Tulum after what was once a sleepy Mayan town a two-hour drive from Cancun exploded in popularity. Then a local airline called Viva Aerobus launched six new routes from U.S. cities like Austin and San Francisco to Monterrey in the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. As a result, airlines have been competing with one another to carve out market space both with routes to major resort destinations from regional U.S. cities and new flights to smaller Mexican beach towns and regional centers that remain untapped but are seeing increasing interest. "Next year, Delta customers will benefit from the airline’s largest-ever spring break schedule in Mexico, as the airline will offer 10% more seat capacity this year on 55 peak-day flights to eight cities across the country," Delta said of its own expansion in to the country.
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Apple is testing security update to foil thieves
In recent years Apple (AAPL) - Get Free Report has staked its reputation on the security of its iPhones. Apple has released numerous commercials over the past couple of years touting how secure its phones are and how much the company values the privacy of its users. Related: Apple names top 9 apps of 2023 – here's what made the list And now it is making a change in its newest iOS update that will make their phones even more secure, even if that device is stolen. The move comes after the Wall Street Journal reported on criminals who used iPhone owners' passcodes to change their Apple accounts, access saved passwords, steal money and lock them out of their iCloud.Keeping thieves out of your phone But now, Apple will debut a new Stolen Device Protection setting in its upcoming software update that is supposed to keep thieves out your phone, even if they have your phone. As it stands now, if a person has access to your passcode and can open your phone, they pretty much control your entire Apple account. But with the new Stolen Device Protection button, which users will have to enable, then certain settings will be restricted. If the phone is away from a familiar location, then the device will require facial or fingerprint recognition in order to change an Apple ID password, if the feature is enabled. It will then implement an hour-long delay before the change can be made. After an hour has passed, the user will have to reconfirm with another biometric recognition before the password can be changed. While Apple is allowing the new update to be voluntary, there is a real danger of losing your entire Apple account if a thief steals your phone. If a thief accesses your phone they can enable what is called a recovery key. The key is meant to protect users from online hackers, but in the hands of a thief, it keeps the original user from resetting their Apple ID password with a phone number or email. Apple will be rolling out the feature to all iPhone users with its next iOS update. In the meantime, the feature will be available to beta testers. Get exclusive access to portfolio managers’ stock picks and proven investing strategies with Real Money Pro. Get started now.
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*Thailand to legalize same-sex marriage*
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*The last known picture of Bob Ross*
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*Votes in latest UN resolution calling for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza*
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*A flight emergency left passengers in military barracks overnight*
It may bring back memories of the 9/11 Gander landing that inspired the Broadway musical "Come From Away" but another plane recently had to land on a Canadian military base after a Delta Air Lines (DAL) - Get Free Report flight going back to Detroit from Amsterdam ran into a mechanical issue while flying over Newfoundland. The Dec. 10 Delta Flight 135 was diverted to Happy Valley-Goose Bay — a small Labrador town of just over 8,000 people that is used as a military base by Canada's Air Force.Related: Watch: A bird collision sets plane engine in flames As passenger Shikha Joshi relayed through her Instagram (META) - Get Free Report stories, 270 passengers aboard the flight were told that the plane would be making an emergency landing in Goose Bay out of "an abundance of caution" after the de-icing tool for one of the engines started acting up. A view of Goose Bay, Newfoundland from an Air Canada plane. Photo by Thierry Tronnel/Corbis via Getty Images. Thierry Monasse/Getty Images 'Delta is looking for accommodations for us all...' The passengers had initially waited on the tarmac for seven hours before being able to board a new plane but delays had exceeded the time flight crews are legally allowed to be on the job — in the U.S., crew duty periods are set at 14 hours and may not exceed nine hours for flights with a single pilot. More Travel:A new travel term is taking over the internet (and reaching airlines and hotels)The 10 best airline stocks to buy nowAirlines see a new kind of traveler at the front of the plane “Boarded a new plane after waiting 7+ hours, waited an hour after boarding for take off only to hear that the crew and pilot have finished their allotted hours of flying and need to rest now for 10-12 hours," Joshi, who was on the flight with her four-year-old son, wrote in the story. "Now Delta is looking for accommodations for us all." Delta also confirmed to media outlets that "crew duty times were impacted due to weather and runway conditions at the Goose Bay airport causing the airport to suspend operations."Passenger description: 'It honestly felt like a hotel' As the area has very few hotels that may not even operate at this time of year, the travelers were housed in the Canadian military's barracks overnight before a new flight was available. Weather in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area is currently in the 20s. Town officials and the military also helped provide the stranded travelers food and water until the a new flight became available the morning of Dec. 11. Some of the travelers said they were given sandwiches and treats from Tim Hortons, Canada's beloved national donut chain. "It honestly felt like a hotel," passenger Tony Santoro described to a suburban Detroit television station. "It wasn't too bad. We had soap, water, everything." A bus eventually came to pick the passengers up for the rescue flight and the passengers made it back to Detroit before a winter storm came down upon the area in what ended up being 24 hours after their departure from Amsterdam. Delta ended up apologizing for the unforeseen situation and told the affected travelers that they would receive some compensation for the long delay. In the U.S., airlines that face delays of more than four hours for international flights can be required to compensate passengers up to $1,550 per one-way ticket, but this Department of Transportation (DOT) rule generally does not apply to flights delayed due to inclement weather or mechanical issues outside the airline's control.
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*Makeup brand new lexicon*
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