Facebook has just rolled out a tool that lets people clear their Facebook history, which will limit one of advertisers’ most powerful targeting tools, and it prepared advertisers for it earlier this year. The tool called “Off-Facebook History” comes amid growing demand for privacy online and scrutiny of how ad tech companies collect and use […]
How to combine finances with your partner, whether you’re engaged, married, or living together
Learning how to combine finances with a partner is a key part of any relationship. Though it can be a tricky conversation, some planning will help. Start by listing out all of your separate accounts and debts, then make a list of your combined expenses. There are many different ways to combine finances, including opening […]
Once again, Trump backed down on gun control after talking to the NRA
President Donald Trump surprised almost no one by retreating on his promise to strengthen background checks for gun purchases. The pivot came just weeks after two back-to-back massacres in Texas and Ohio left dozens dead and reignited a national debate over gun-control measures. In what appeared to be a deja vu scenario, Trump backed away […]
Amazon is discounting the smaller Echo Show 5 smart display by $25 right now
The Amazon Echo Show 5 is a budget smart display with plenty of fun features. Today, the Echo Show 5 is on sale for $64.99 on Amazon. We don’t know how long this deal will last, so take advantage soon if you’re interested. Smart displays can be a handy tool for any room in your […]
Chilton Trust’s CEO, hired away from JPMorgan’s private bank this summer, wants to double advisers at her new firm’s largest offices in two years
Chilton Trust, a wealth management firm managing about $5 billion in assets, wants to meaningfully grow its adviser headcount over the next two years. Pepper Anderson, who joined Chilton Trust as CEO in July from JPMorgan Private Bank, spoke with Business Insider at the firm’s New York office about her growth plans. “I’d like to […]
A worker at Britain’s consulate in Hong Kong went missing in China, and his girlfriend is blaming Beijing
A Hong Kong permanent resident working for the British Consulate has been missing since August 9, after he traveled to mainland China for a business event. Simon Cheng did not return to work on August 9, and his girlfriend has reported that he is under administrative detention on the mainland. “We are extremely concerned by […]
How a red-tailed hawk crashed through a Half Moon Bay apartment window — and survived
These fire-and-rescue folks weren’t messing around: A red-tailed hawk had just crashed through the plate-glass window on a second-floor apartment in Half Moon Bay on Friday. Neighbors could see the hawk flailing about and called for help. Soon, a dramatic multi-agency rescue effort was underway to try and save the freaked-out bird of prey. A […]
A millennial who manages $450 million for the ultrarich explains why her generation feels uncomfortable in the financial system — and outlines how they can invest with confidence
Wealth manager Sara Rajo-Miller, 28, oversees $450 million and was just named one of the best US wealth managers under 40. Rajo-Miller says many of her peers don’t feel at home in the financial system — and it’s a serious problem that impairs their ability to gain wealth and prepare for the future. She has […]
A ton of gorgeous new trailers for major upcoming games just arrived — here are the 10 best ones
A major European video game conference, Gamescom 2019, is happening this week in Cologne, Germany. Alongside the week-long event, a ton of new game trailers were released for some of this year’s most-anticipated games. Everything from “Death Stranding” to “Gears 5” to “NBA 2K20” got new trailers — and we’ve collected the best ones below. […]
Planned Parenthood Declines Federal Funds Over Abortion Restrictions
Planned Parenthood has withdrawn from Title X federal funding over the Trump administration’s abortion restrictions. On Monday, the reproductive health care non-profit announced that it would not accept funds from the Title X federal family planning program, which gives the organization about $60 million annually to help provide birth control and other health services to […]
AP preseason All-America college football team: CU’s Laviska Shenault Jr. honored
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence headlines The Associated Press preseason All-America team, and he has two teammates from the top-ranked Tigers with him on the first team. Lawrence, the first freshman to quarterback to lead a team to a national championship in more than 30 years, was joined on the first-team offense by Clemson running back […]
Khloé Kardashian Claps Back at Accusation That She Uses Daughter True as an ‘Accessory’
I meant to post these yesterday Khloé Kardashian is not entertaining criticism about her relationship with her daughter. The Keeping Up with the Kardashian personality, 35, has been on a Bahamas getaway with her 16-month-old baby True, where she has been posting snapshots of the two spending time together on the beach this week. In […]