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The secret life of Jimmy Zhong, who stole
CNBC obtained never-before-seen body camera footage that shows how investigators linked Jimmy Zhong to the Silk Road hack
China gives Ehang the first industry approval for fully autonomous, passenger-carrying air taxis
Ehang shares have nearly doubled in price this year, before trading was temporarily halted Monday pending a significant announcement.
68-year-old engineer spent 50 years at one company and 'always' told his bosses to 'leave me alone':…
Kip Turner has spent 50 years with AT&T and says the secret to being happy at work is learning to be content.
The big AI and robotics concept that has attracted both Walmart and Softbank
Symbotic is an AI-powered warehouse technology that has deals with Walmart, Target and Albertsons. Its stock is up a lot, and Walmart is a big shareholder.
CNBC on Bill Gates
These are Bill Gates' 13 favorite TED talks—and they'll make you feel smarter, wiser and more hopeful
These are the best TED talks, according to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Even if you aren't interested in algorithms and robotics, there's something for everyone here.
Bill Gates on his crazy early days at Microsoft: We ate powdered orange Tang instead of stopping…
During Microsoft's early years, Gates was sometimes too focused to stop for meals, so he licked orange Tang (the powered drink mix NASA famously used in space) off his fingers for energy. "I loved…
CNBC on Budgeting
I tried 'Kakeibo': The Japanese art of saving money—and it completely changed how I spend my money
After using kakeibo, a simple and popular Japanese budgeting system, my savings have grown at a faster rate than I ever imagined possible. It has also helped me make smarter decisions about how to…
CNBC on Business
Disney's wildest ride: Iger, Chapek and the making of an epic succession mess
Here's the inside story of the executive chaos at Disney over the past few years — and how it could shape the fate of the iconic entertainment company.
Amazon starts cutting jobs, with layoffs hitting Alexa unit and cloud gaming division
CEO Andy Jassy has moved aggressively to cut costs across Amazon, and the company previously said it would freeze hiring in its corporate workforce.
CNBC on Career
Stanford psychology expert: This is the No. 1 work skill of the future—but most fail to realize…
The skill you most need at work is one that also helps you at home, says psychology expert and best-selling author Nir Eyal.
«In 1971, the psychologist Herbert A. Simon emphasized that a wealth of information means a dearth of something else: attention.»
5 non-fiction books everyone should be reading about work in 2023
If you’re looking for inspiration or feel stuck in your job, these 5 career books can help put you in the right mindset.
CNBC on Google
Google execs tell employees in testy all-hands meeting that Bard A.I. isn't just about search
After rolling out Bard as an AI service largely for search, Google executives appear to be pivoting away from that focus without providing specific use cases.
Google employees scramble for answers after layoffs hit long-tenured and recently promoted employees
Employees have rallied to find out who's been laid off while demanding answers from leadership.
CNBC on Happiness
I'm a psychologist in Finland, the No. 1 happiest country in the world—here are 3 things we…
For five years in a row, Finland has been ranked the No. 1 happiest country in the world. A Finnish philosopher and psychology expert shares the habits that make people in Finland so exceptionally…
«There's a famous line by a Finnish poet: "Kell' onni on, se onnen kätkeköön." Roughly translated, it means: Don't compare or brag about your happiness.»
I took Finland's free masterclass on happiness: Here are 3 things I learned
Finland is the No. 1 happiest country in the world, and they're offering a free masterclass about happiness. Here's what I learned from the course.
CNBC on Parenting
Want to raise resilient kids? Develop their brains with ‘nurturing routines,’ says parenting expert—here’s how
Creating healthy and nurturing routines is critical to developing confidence, resilience and independence in kids, says brain development and parenting expert Dana Suskind.
Stanford psychology expert: These are the top 3 things kids need—but most parents fail to provide
Distractions satisfy deficiencies, explains Nir Eyal, a Stanford psychology professor. So when kids aren't given the nutrients that their brain needs, they are more likely to overdo unhealthy…
CNBC on Personal Finance
This 29-year-old makes $114,000 a month in passive income: ‘4 businesses you can start today for $99…
Charlie Chang started several of his passive income streams — which now gross an average of $114,000 per month — with $0 down. He shares four passive income businesses that anyone can start for "less…
«Since creating content is free, this type of business is very accessible. The real challenge is creating targeted content that reaches the right audience.»
Everyone's talking about the new tipping culture — here's what money experts say
Do you really need to tip on that to-go coffee? We have some financial guidance for you.
CNBC on Ray Dalio
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio: 'Capitalism basically is not working for the majority of people'
The founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates says income inequality should be declared a national emergency by the President.
Ray Dalio warns of 'serious problems' and a bond 'blow-off' as a repeat of the late 1930s…
Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio is worried that the current landscape is starting to resemble Depression-era conditions that could hammer investors.
CNBC on Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Technology companies need to take responsibility for chaos they create
Although Cook did not mention companies by name, his commencement speech in Silicon Valley's backyard mentioned data breaches, privacy violations, and even made reference to Theranos, a disgraced…
Tim Cook says Apple's credit card is launching in August
The Apple Card will launch in August, Tim Cook said on Tuesday.
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Want to sound and feel more confident? Ditch these 11 phrases from your vocabulary, say psychologists
The words we use can have a powerful effect on our moods and confidence. Here are some negative phrases to ditch if you want to think more positively, according to behavioral scientists, researchers…
The most successful people are always 'sharpening their memory power,' says brain expert—here's how
Every minute we spend mentally juggling and straining to remember things leave us with less time to get meaningful work done, says neuroscience and brain expert Tiago Forte. He shares his simple, four…
You may not know the difference between 'habits' and 'routines'—and it's your key to success in 2023,…
Nir Eyal, the author of "Indistractable," explains why it's completely fine if your New Year's resolutions never become habits.
«"The definition of a habit is the impulse to do a behavior with little or no conscious thought,"»
A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert says avoid these 5 foods to keep your 'memory and focus…
Food and diet have a bigger influence on your brain and memory than you might think. Harvard nutritionist and neuroscience expert Dr. Uma Naidoo shares the worst foods that weaken your brain health.
«A study of over 18,000 people found that a diet high in fried foods was linked to lower scores of memory and cognition. As an alternative, I suggest opting for baked, air-fried, or steamed versions of your favorite foods.»
Uber CEO tells staff company will cut down on costs, treat hiring as a 'privilege'
Uber will slash spending on marketing and incentives and treat hiring as a "privilege," CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an email to staff on Sunday.
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