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People shopping for electric vehicles, heat pumps, or air conditioning units will see enhanced search results on Google in a series of updates company hopes will help people live more sustainable, climate-friendly lives. The tech giant unveiled the new updates alongside a host of expanded AI tools for people and policymakers to reduce tailpipe



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Israeli soldiers gather on and around tanks at the Israeli side of the Gaza border, October 9, 2023.
Israeli soldiers gather on and around tanks at the Israeli side of the Gaza border, October 9, 2023.
  • Israel's tech CEOs and workers are volunteering and being conscripted for military service. 
  • They've said it's their duty to "protect our country" after the "bloodiest day in Israel's history."
  • Israel has called up a record 300,000 reservists as it seeks to go on the offensive



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  • Jim Rogers warned about US government debt, de-dollarization, and multiple asset bubbles.
  • George Soros' former business partner said stocks, bonds, and real estate are widely overvalued.
  • Rogers touted commodities as offering good value, and dismissed the idea of the BRICS bloc.

America's debts have ballooned to dangerous highs, the US dollar's dominance won't last



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An emergency fund can help you avoid stress when you move or make a down payment on a house.
  • An emergency fund can help you meet the challenges



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Some special guests are coming to Fortnite’s annual Halloween event, Fortnitemares. The battle royale’s item shop is being updated in the coming weeks with a trio of season-appropriate characters: Alan Wake, Michael Myers, and Jack Skellington. They’ll join some new and returning Fortnite characters who will be available during the holiday.

Here’s a look at what to expect:

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Brian Chesky speaks at the Fast Company Innovation Festival at Convene on September 20, 2023 in New York City.
Brian Chesky speaks at the Fast Company Innovation Festival at Convene on September 20, 2023 in New York City.
  • Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky made the tough decision to lay off 1,900 staff during the pandemic. 
  • Chesky made an alumni directory for laid off Airbnb staff so recruiters could connect with them. 
  • He said in The Diary of a CEO podcast that the



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Our experts answer readers' insurance questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess insurance products). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own.

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  • I started a business on the side selling vintage goods, and I didn't think about insurance at first.
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Our experts answer readers' personal loan questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess personal loans). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own.

Personal loan rates depend a lot on the borrower: The rates for the best personal loans tend to be around 6%, and right now, people with good or excellent credit may be eligible for