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(WJAR) — If you’re buying gifts this Cyber Monday, whether it’s for yourself or others, chances are something will need to be returned.However, a new study from CardRates.com finds many of us are simply throwing in the towel – and giving up a lot of money by doing so!“When it comes to the actual process of making returns, it’s not easy, and we found that through American consumers,” said Jen LeMair, a spokesperson for CardRates.com. “And it turns out many would rather eat the cost of their order than deal with the process of returning it.”She continued, “Three in four…
A leader in fire and life safety previously operated under Carrier’s Commercial and Residential Fire Business PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., December 02, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Carrier Global Corporation announced it has completed the sale of its Commercial and Residential Fire business to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds® for an enterprise value of $3 billion. The purchase creates Kidde Global Solutions™, a new standalone platform company. Lone Star Funds is a leading private equity firm with a significant track record of partnering with manufacturing, building products and industrial businesses globally. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Kidde Global Solutions unifies some…
Natural Talent Hive & Fixated Kou Chaichian champions a shift towards more creative and impactful influencer marketing at Natural Talent Hive and Fixated New York, New York, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kou Chaichian, founder of Natural Talent Hive and VP of Brand Partnerships at Fixated, today announces a new directive aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and resonance of influencer marketing campaigns. This initiative encourages brands and agencies to foster higher standards of creativity and accountability within the rapidly evolving digital media landscape. Kou Chaichian, founder of Natural Talent Hive and VP of Brand Partnerships at Fixated “In the…
Viviënne Wormsbecher from Blue Umbrella presents this comprehensive guide to help you determine if you are truly self-employed according to Dutch labour laws.Starting January 1, 2025, the Dutch Tax Office will begin fully enforcing regulations on false self-employment, a move that could significantly impact expats working as freelancers or independent contractors in the Netherlands.What is false self-employment?False self-employment, or schijnzelfstandigheid in Dutch, occurs when an individual presents themselves as self-employed but is, in fact, working in an employee-employer relationship according to labour law.This practice has been a concern for the Dutch government, as it can lead to unfair competition and reduced social security for…
KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/Getty Images A peculiar ChatGPT glitch has sparked a wave of conspiracy theories online, after users found that the AI tool refuses to respond when certain names, including “David Mayer,” “Jonathan Zittrain,” and “Jonathan Turley,” are mentioned in prompts.Typing these names reportedly causes ChatGPT to return an error and terminate the chat, fueling speculation across platforms like Reddit, 404 Media reported.The issue gained traction on the r/conspiracy subreddit, where users theorized about potential connections to controversial figures or secretive censorship. Some suggested that “David Mayer” could refer to David Mayer de Rothschild, linking the glitch to longstanding antisemitic conspiracy…
The chief technology officer of Ripple Labs says that the government needs to address the alleged unconstitutional unbanking of many crypto and tech founders. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Ripple CTO David Schwartz accuses the government of pressuring banks to cancel unfavored individuals and businesses with no evidence that they committed crimes. According to Schwartz, this type of “indirect regulation” is unconstitutional as it ignores due process and the First Amendment. Schwartz refers to the trend as “Orwellian nonsense” and calls for an end to it in its entirety. “Our government has become addicted to…
The Browser Company has reportedly previewed a new artificial intelligence (AI)-focused browser called Dia. As TechCrunch reported Monday (Dec. 2), the startup behind Arc Browser has in recent years rolled out Arc for Mac and Windows, and Arc Search for iOS and Android, and is now working on a product with a potentially wider audience. According to the report, the browser is set to debut early next year, with The Browser Company launching a new website with information about the rollout and job openings with the firm. “AI won’t exist as an app. Or a button. We believe it’ll be…
In May 2024, collegiate teams from across North America gathered at the Université de Sherbrooke to compete in the Applied Collegiate Exoskeleton (ACE) competition. Founded in 2018, the ACE competition aims to test lower-body exoskeleton capabilities as they pertain to first responders, the primary users that this competition targets. Impressively, the competition is completely organized and led by undergraduates, and the host university rotates yearly. The 2024 competition attracted teams from Polytechnique Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke, École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS), University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Queen’s University. All of the exoskeletons that competed were powered. Applied Collegiate…
HMRC has launched a new tool to help online influencers and side hustlers understand their tax obligations. HMRC said people may need to report income, gifts or services they have received from selling personal possessions or goods, providing a service, creating online content or renting out land or property. It said this could be an individual’s main source of income or an additional source. The tool can be found on Gov.uk and has been launched in response to new rules that oblige digital platforms to report data to HMRC about the incomes earned by their users. The reporting rules for…
The thrill of the hunt is the main reason I play Fisch, but it’s impossible to catch the best fish without expensive gear. That’s why farming primarily for money is so important. To help you out with that, we prepared a complete guide to money farming in Fisch that will teach you all about the best locations, rods, and baits. Scroll down, and let’s get started! Best Money Farming Locations in Fisch Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid The overall best location for farming in Fisch is The Depths. During the day, you’ll be catching virtually only…
