Courtesy Douglas Elliman Rihanna spent $415,000 to rent a Hamptons cottage from mid-July to mid-August, Jennifer Gould Keil first reported for the New York Post.The Grammy Award-winning singer put down a $1 million security deposit to secure the rental.Rihanna’s broker Dylan Eckardt confirmed the deal to Business Insider.Take a look inside Rihanna’s Southampton summer rental, which comes with sweeping waterfront views and a private dock. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Rihanna spent $415,000 to rent a Hamptons cottage from mid-July to mid-August. She also put down a security deposit of $1 million. Courtesy Douglas Elliman Jennifer Gould Keil first reported the deal for the New York Post. Dylan Eckardt of Nest Seekers, who negotiated the deal on… [Read More...]
The CDC quietly modified coronavirus testing guidelines to exclude people who are asymptomatic, potentially limiting our understanding of the true…
A female doctor holds a swab in one of the central fairgrounds in the outpatient corona test facility. Britta Pedersen/picture alliance via Getty Images The Center for Disease Control quietly modified its testing guidelines on Monday and no longer requires people who are asymptomatic to get tested for the virus. Experts are concerned this will hinder our understanding of the true scope of the outbreak in the US. Last week, the World Health Organization said the virus is mainly being spread by young people who are unaware that they are infected. In July, the CDC itself said that 40% of people infected with COVID-19 are asymptomatic and that the transmission rate from those who show no symptoms was 75%. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories… [Read More...]
Trump invites ‘QAnon’ conspiracy theorist to RNC speech, while members of Congress introduce resolution condemning the anonymous hoax
A Donald Trump supporter holding a QAnon flag visits Mount Rushmore National Monument on July 01, 2020 in Keystone, South Dakota. Scott Olson/Getty Images President Trump has invited Marjorie Taylor Greene, a congressional candidate who has promoted the QAnon conspiracy hoax, to come to the White House.”I’m honored and thrilled to be invited to attend President Trump’s acceptance speech Thursday evening at the White House,” Greene said Tuesday.News of the invite comes the same day that a bipartisan congressional resolution was introduced condemning QAnon.”QAnon and the conspiracy theories it promotes are a danger and a threat that has no place in our country’s politics,” Rep. Denver Riggleman, a Republican from Virginia, said Tuesday.Also on Tuesday, another Republican speaker, Mary Ann Mendoza, shared… [Read More...]
Trump suggests deploying the National Guard in Wisconsin, seemingly unaware that it’s already been done
President Donald Trump talks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House July 20, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images President Donald Trump on Tuesday did not appear to be aware of Wisconsin’s official response to the state’s ongoing Jacob Blake protests.Trump suggested the governor ought to activate the National Guard, which was already done on Monday.Gov. Tony Evers activated the state’s National Guard assets following the protests in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting.Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.President Donald Trump on Tuesday did not appear to be aware of Wisconsin’s official response to the ongoing Jacob Blake protests and suggested the governor ought to activate the National Guard, which was already done on Monday.”Governor… [Read More...]
Google’s own engineers admitted that the company ‘confuses users’ on privacy settings that are now the subject of a lawsuit
Google's data collection practices are coming under increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators. Yves Herman/Reuters Arizona sued Google in May, accusing it of deceiving users about privacy settings and collecting their location data even after they opted out.In a less redacted version of the lawsuit released last week and first reported by the Arizona Mirror, Google’s own engineers admitted that the company “confuses users” and even employees.One engineer said that Google’s user interface “feels like it is designed to make things possible, yet difficult enough that people won’t figure it out.”Google also scrambled to respond to a 2018 report by the Associated Press on the misleading privacy settings that sparked the lawsuit, calling an “oh sh–” meeting and tracking the story’s reach… [Read More...]
Trump exploited the powers of the presidency and the backdrop of the White House to promote his campaign during night 2 of the RNC
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as five candidates for naturalization coming from five different countries recite the oath of allegiance during the largely virtual 2020 Republican National Convention broadcast from Washington, U.S. August 25, 2020. Republican National Convention/Reuters Images President Donald Trump made two surprise appearances on the second night of the Republican National Convention — and in both he broke ethical norms by using the powers of the presidency to promote his reelection campaign. In the first instance, Trump pardoned Jon Ponder, a bank robber turned activist, at the White House. The move provoked widespread criticism that Trump had abused his office for partisan purposes.In perhaps the most blatant ethics violation of the night, Trump had his acting secretary of homeland security conduct a… [Read More...]
12 Crucial Actions to Protect Your Business When a Large Client Goes Under
Businesses thrive on interaction with large clients. They often form the most significant inflow of money and help businesses meet their obligations from month to month. With so many companies closing down, it’s not far-fetched to think that one of your massive clients might face bankruptcy. How to Move On After Losing a Big Client When that happens, you will need to have a clear plan in place to recover any overdue payments and soften the blow until you find new customers. That’s why we asked 12 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following: “What’s one key tip you have for protecting your business when a large client is at risk for bankruptcy? Why does it work?” Here’s what YEC… [Read More...]
A viral video of white protesters yelling at a restaurant patron to support Black Lives Matter elicited criticism from both sides of the aisle
Protesters at a Black Lives Matter action engage a patron outside a restaurant in Washington, DC. Screenshot/Fredrick Kunkle/Washington Post In Washington, DC, a group of protesters at a Black Lives Matter action yelled at patrons of a restaurant, with video of the incident then going viral.Left and right were in rare agreement: yelling at random people is not an effective means of protesting injustice.But some commentators went further than the evidence, suggesting an incident was emblematic of the broader Black Lives Matter movement.In the meantime, the police killings that revived protests over the summer continue: at least 1,021 people have been killed by US law enforcement over the past year.Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.People protesting the police shooting of… [Read More...]
Franchise Agreement: 20 Important Things to Know
A franchise agreement is a legally-binding contract between the parties to a franchise relationship. In order to take ownership of a franchise as the franchisee, you sign a franchise agreement. A franchise agreement protects both sides. It protects you as the franchisee and also protects the franchisor brand. When buying a franchise you will be making a large financial investment. A signed agreement gives you rights to help safeguard your investment in your business. What is a Franchise Agreement? A franchise agreement is the master legal document that sets forth the rights and obligations of the two main parties to a franchise: franchisor and franchisee. In legal terms a franchise agreement is a license from the franchisor to the franchisee. A license simply means one party… [Read More...]
Despite overall US coronavirus cases declining, experts are warning that middle America is seeing spikes in cases as colleges reopen
A woman wears a stars and stripes bandana for a face mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) fears, in Washington, U.S., April 2, 2020. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Coronavirus cases in the US overall are declining but experts worry as the regions in the middle of the country experience surges and students return to colleges. Daily average cases dropped by 21% from the beginning of the month to 43,000 new cases daily on Tuesday. However, states and cities in the Midwest are seeing spikes and surges of new coronavirus cases.Universities that have reopened are also reporting coronavirus case clusters. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.Coronavirus cases in the US are declining but experts worry that the Midwest may see an uptick in cases as students return… [Read More...]
NordLocker Introduces Encrypted Cloud Storage Add-on
The launch of NordLocker’s cloud storage add-on comes as more people are working remotely because of the lockdown restrictions. A secure, reliable and readily accessible cloud storage solution is extremely important with teams now working around the world. As part of the NordSec family of solutions that include NordVPN and NordPass, the addition of cloud storage to NordLocker is a logical step. NordLocker is a file encryption tool with zero-knowledge AES-256 encryption. By making the storage available together, it means you don’t have to use a third-party tool to safeguard your data. With more individuals and organizations now using cloud storage, the technology has proven its reliability. Safety is the next big concern most users have when it comes to cloud storage… [Read More...]
A conference held in Boston in late February may be responsible for tens of thousands of coronavirus infections in the US and abroad
The conference, held at the Marriott Long Wharf in Boston, is believed to be an early super-spreader event. Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images One conference held in Boston may be responsible for tens of thousands of coronavirus cases across the state, country, and even world, a new study published online on Tuesday said.The conference was hosted by Biogen at Marriott Long Wharf hotel on February 26 and 27, the Boston Globe reported.Initial reports only officially linked 99 cases in the Boston area to the conference. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.A Biogen conference hosted in Boston in late February may be responsible for tens of thousands of coronavirus cases, a new study published online on Tuesday said.The was held at the… [Read More...]
15 Oil Change Franchise Opportunities
Four thousand company owners in the franchise industry can’t be wrong. That’s how many franchises include oil changes in their list of vehicle care services. And with many customers hanging on to older vehicles, franchises that have branched out to include basic repair and maintenance services are busier than ever. The average customer drives about 15,000 miles a year and changes oil every 5,000 miles. This is responsible for generating revenue or $7 billion for the oil change industry annually. Few franchises operate by doing only oil changes. The add-on services provided by the franchises, such as tire changes, are the money makers. If you’re a skilled business person but know nothing about vehicles, don’t write off oil change franchises. All of them include… [Read More...]
Etsy’s CEO slams Amazon for trying to twist a California consumer protection bill into a tool to ‘wipe out its competitors’
Lawmakers are looking to hold Amazon accountable for defective products sold on its online marketplace. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Etsy CEO Josh Silverman accused Amazon of attempting to stifle competition by lobbying California lawmakers to make a proposed consumer protection bill overly burdensome for smaller players.In a blog post Tuesday, Silverman said Amazon was “taking bold steps to wipe out its competitors by promoting complex, hard-to-comply-with legislation that only they can afford to absorb.”The bill, AB-3262, would hold online marketplaces liable for defective products similarly to physical retailers, but Silverman said the version Amazon lobbied for will ultimately hurt small businesses.A California court ruled earlier this month that Amazon is liable for defective products sold by third-parties on… [Read More...]
‘If he says something is huge, it’s probably small’: Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen skewers the president in a Democratic ad on the opening night of…
Cohen also urged viewers to remember that Trump "thinks we are all gullible" and "a bunch of fools," adding, "I was a part of it, and I fell for it." [Read More...]
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz uses RNC speech to spread conspiracies and claim Democrats will ‘disarm you, empty the prisons, lock you in your home, and…
Matt Gaetz is one of Trump’s most vocal supporters in Congress and frequently uses oversight hearings to push conspiracy theories. [Read More...]
Apple reportedly acquired VR startup Spaces as it continues its buying spree and foray into virtual and augmented reality (AAPL)
Apple has purchased at least seven companies this year, including another in the virtual reality space as it doubles down on the emerging technology. [Read More...]
Trump’s former campaign manager complains that Fox News cut away from the RNC and he had to watch on CNN
"The mob, the media won’t be covering large parts of the RNC that we’ll be showing," Sean Hannity said right as CNN and MSNBC were airing it live. [Read More...]
Revolut Launches Group Bills to Split Big Expenses Among Several People
Revolut has announced the launch of its Group Bills solution to track, split and settle up expenses in one centralized place. The expense splitting feature is designed to help manage group expenses. Customers can add bills to their groups, track transactions and review balance. It makes splitting bills easy and makes deciding how much of a bill each person needs to pay back. All they have to do is customize their Group Bills with a name and photo. Revolut Group Bills Instead of splitting one bill at a time, Group Bills allows customers to add bills to their group and track them all in one place. This helps in tracking and managing household expenses as well as expenses among friends and colleagues. When settling up they can… [Read More...]
Donald Trump Jr. claims in RNC speech that the president ‘acted quickly’ to contain COVID-19 as US death toll approaches 180,000
The US currently has the highest number of coronavirus infections in the world; it makes up 25% of global cases despite having just 4% of the world’s population. [Read More...]
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