Day: March 19, 2022

Volkswagen recalls 246,000 Atlas SUVs due to issue with airbags, brakes
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Volkswagen recalls 246,000 Atlas SUVs due to issue with airbags, brakes

Volkswagen recalled 246,000 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because of a wiring issue that could cause problems with the airbags, windows and brakes of the cars. Damage to the wiring of the cars could result in airbags deploying “later than designed,” which could lead to injury of people in […]

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Dating apps are creating unique new experiences to get people to meet in person
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Dating apps are creating unique new experiences to get people to meet in person

People drink outside a bar. Caitlin Ochs | Reuters A handful of twenty-somethings stand at the door of The Gin Mill, a New York City bar, trying to get past the bouncer. But instead of just producing IDs, anyone wanting to get in has to show they had a dating app on their phone. The […]

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A psychologist says parents who raise resilient, socially intelligent kids always do 5 things during ‘hard times’
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A psychologist says parents who raise resilient, socially intelligent kids always do 5 things during ‘hard times’

We all want to raise resilient, confident and socially intelligent kids. As a psychologist who specializes in adolescent development, I’ve found that the key is for parents to provide reassurance starting at a young age.  Kids, especially teens and tweens, sometimes need validation that what they are thinking and feeling is normal and okay. In […]

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These cattle ranchers are raising better beef, spending less — and reducing carbon emissions
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These cattle ranchers are raising better beef, spending less — and reducing carbon emissions

Understanding Ag teaching farmers about regenerative grazing. Photo courtesy Understanding Ag. When Gabe Brown first got into regenerative agriculture more than 25 years ago, he wasn’t trying to solve climate change. “I was just trying to keep the banker at bay and feed my family,” Brown told CNBC. Brown grew up in Bismarck, N.D., and […]

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New survey says these are the 3 most annoying co-worker habits—here’s how to handle them
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New survey says these are the 3 most annoying co-worker habits—here’s how to handle them

The relationships you have with your co-workers are some of the most important – and complicated – ones you’ll have in your life. These people can be trusted confidantes, mentors or allies that help you climb the corporate ladder.  But a bad colleague can make you dread going to work, even if you love your […]

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Meet Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate for the IRS
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Meet Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate for the IRS

Erin M. Collins Source: Erin M. Collins If you’re one of the millions of Americans grappling with IRS issues, you may not realize there’s another option for your unresolved problems. The Taxpayer Advocate Service, known as TAS, is an independent organization within the agency, providing one-on-one guidance and fighting for systemic changes. Erin Collins, the […]

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Why companies spend millions on crash test dummies
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Why companies spend millions on crash test dummies

A car buyer may never see crash test dummies, but they are a crucial piece of what keeps pushing automotive safety forward. The latest crash test dummies are loaded with sensors and new tech, and they can cost $1 million. Major automakers and suppliers can have fleets of dozens of dummies. New dummies are also […]

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Activist investors take aim at cloud software after market swoon
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Activist investors take aim at cloud software after market swoon

Steven Birdsall, chief revenue officer of Anaplan Inc., left, and Frank Calderoni, president and chief executive officer of Anaplan Inc., center, talk to a trader during the company’s initial public offering on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York on Oct. 12, 2018. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Activist […]

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Is this market bounce for real? A review of the evidence
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Is this market bounce for real? A review of the evidence

A fleeting bounce and a durable bottom look similar enough at the start to make them indistinguishable with true certainty. Source

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These charts show how much it costs to charge an EV vs. refueling a gas vehicle
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These charts show how much it costs to charge an EV vs. refueling a gas vehicle

A driver uses a fast-charging station for electric in the cell phone lot at John F. Kennedy (JFK) airport on April 02, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images It has been true for years: Mile for mile, it’s cheaper — generally much cheaper — to recharge an electric vehicle than it […]

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