NEW YORK: John Miller, who has held major jobs in both justice agencies and journalism, is joining CNN as chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst, the network said on Tuesday.Miller has worked at both ABC News and CBS News during his career. He also worked at the FBI and most recently was the deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism for the New York Police Department.As a journalist, he covered the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and, prior to that while at ABC… Source link
Read More »Expert prediction for heavyweight title rematch
Through the years, there are fighters who are never fully appreciated, who don’t get the recognition for their accomplishments or their skills. Anthony Joshua has long been one of those. Note that he’s won a version of the heavyweight championship twice and there’s always a quick, “Yeah, but,” which will follow. Joshua is by no means one of the 10 greatest heavyweights who’s ever lived, but he’s still only 32 years old and has several years to add to his résumé if he chooses to… Source link
Read More »Hybrid work ‘bigger concern’ than inflation or recession for commercial real estate: expert
Commercial real estate is down and hybrid work is a big reason why, according to one real estate executive. According to data from MSCI, commercial real estate transactions fell 22% in the second quarter from a year ago. And while inflation and an economic recession are both weighing heavily on the minds of real estate investors and “creating some hesitation,” Marcus and Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji said that it’s “not really a long-term concern.” “The bigger concern is this hybrid work… Source link
Read More »Elon Musk faces paying billions of dollars after backing out of Twitter deal, expert says
Elon Musk could face paying billions after walking away from the Twitter deal.Angela Weiss/Getty Images Elon Musk may be on the hook for billions after abandoning his Twitter deal, an NYU professor said. Musk walked away from the deal Friday, blaming its failure to disclose the number of fake accounts. Experts told Reuters that Twitter may try to negotiate a lower price with the Tesla CEO. Elon Musk could face paying out billions of dollars after walking away from a deal to buy Twitter, an… Source link
Read More »Expert GeoGuessr Players Know That Google Maps Spot Instantly
An unremarkable stretch of highway and trees, as seen on Google Maps’ Street View, appeared on the screen. It could have been anywhere from Tasmania to Texas. “This is going to be south Philippines, somewhere on this road down here,” Trevor Rainbolt said instantly, clicking on a location on a map of the world that was less than 11 miles from the spot. A road winding through woods was up next. Lake Tahoe? Siberia? “It looks like we’re going to be in Switzerland here, unless we’re in… Source link
Read More »A severe recession is possible, economic expert warns
Dust off your recession preparation handbook you used back in 2008-2009 as the setup exists for a severe recession not too far off in the future, warns one business cycle expert. “The job market is pretty tight, so therefore this could mean a mild recession. I don’t think that’s knowable just yet. One of the things that we are seeing from our research — because we do look at 22 economies around the world — is that there is a setup for a more severe recession. A more international… Source link
Read More »Should I sell all my stocks and buy back in when the market is lower? Expert Michael Farr says that market timing is ‘nonsense’ — focus on this instead
Regular investors have a lot of questions about the stock market’s recent plunge. They want to know whether they should take advantage of the recent pullback (the S&P 500 is down 20% year to date), wait for a better opportunity or sell out entirely. It’s a natural question to ask. So MoneyWise chatted with fund manager and regular CNBC contributor Michael Farr to pick his investment brain about what to do in the current market. His advice is simple: don’t try to time it. “Market timing… Source link
Read More »Elon Musk is ‘in over his head’ buying Twitter: Expert
Experts remain mixed on the outlook for the organizational health of Twitter (TWTR) and Tesla (TSLA) following the announcement of Elon Musk’s $44 billion buyout of the social media platform. The deal is expected to close around September to October and will take the company private. However, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy (IDE) Director Sinan Aral thinks Musk may have bitten off more than he can chew. “In this case, I think that Elon Musk is in over his head this time because… Source link
Read More »Florida actually dissolving Disney’s special status unlikely since ‘consequences too dire,’ expert predicts
As Disney (DIS) grapples with the aftermath of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis revoking the company’s special tax district, some experts say the dissolution might not even happen. “I don’t think it’s very likely,” said Richard Foglesong, Disney historian and author of the book “Married to the Mouse: Walt Disney World and Orlando.” “Frankly, the consequences are too dire,” Foglesong added. “Already you’re seeing conversations about the real cost of this, and who will pay. From all appearances… Source link
Read More »Netflix’s ‘Two Thumbs Up’ button is ‘more than cosmetic,’ marketing expert says
Netflix (NFLX) on Monday unveiled a new “Two Thumbs Up” button that will allow subscribers to love content, moving beyond the thumbs up-down binary. Yes, we could love “Stranger Things” and like “Inventing Anna” before Monday — but there wasn’t a way for viewers to expressly help Netflix’s algorithm draw that distinction. Now, users will have the option to rate movies and shows they watch with a thumbs down, a thumbs up, or two thumbs up. This second thumb has a deeply practical… Source link
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