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The benefits and risks of personal medical monitoring on the internet

A blood glucose control system with the help of a smartphone and a meter that is fixed to the skin. Ute Grabowsky | Photothek | Getty Images The internet of things to remote monitor and manage common health issues has been growing steadily, led by diabetes patients. About one out …

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How the debt ceiling affects your money, according to financial pros

The U.S. hit the debt ceiling on Thursday, which forced the Treasury Department to begin taking so-called “extraordinary measures” to continue paying the government’s bills. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers on Jan. 13 that these short-term moves, including suspending reinvestment in the workplace retirement plan for federal employees, could …

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‘M3gan’ sets stage for a big year for horror movies at the box office

A lifelike doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally turns murderous in Universal Studios and Blumhouse’s “M3GAN.” Universal A fashion-forward, murderous doll is ringing up big bucks at the box office. “M3gan,” the newest release from the Universal Studios and Blumhouse collaboration, will end …

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Elon Musk defends tweets in securities fraud trial in San Francisco

Alex Spiro, attorney to Elon Musk, center, departs court in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Benjamin Fanjoy | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared in a San Francisco federal court on Friday to defend tweets he posted to his tens of millions of followers …

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Cramer’s lightning round: I like Juniper Networks

AT&T Inc: “It’s not as bad as it used to be.” Plug Power Inc: “[CEO] Andy Marsh has promised us profitably for a very long time. … My bountiful patience is beginning to get tried.” Devon Energy Corp: “Keep buying.” Disclaimer: Cramer’s Charitable Trust owns shares of Devon Energy. Jim …

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‘Be on your toes’ this earnings period

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday urged investors to make careful, considered decisions regarding their portfolios when the new earnings season kicks off next week. “It’s a pivotal week. First of three. Be on your toes. Listen to the calls. Don’t take any action unless you’re certain. It’s very hard to …

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Cramer names 6 e-commerce plays that are buys, says to wait on Amazon

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday offered investors a list of e-commerce plays he believes are worth buying, despite the group’s rough performance in 2022. “There are still some e-commerce plays that I’m willing to get behind here, the ones that have truly prioritized profitability,” he said. related investing news Here …

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Feds seize almost $700 million of FTX assets in Sam Bankman-Fried criminal case

Former FTX chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried (C) arrives to enter a plea before US District Judge Lewis Kaplan in the Manhattan federal court, New York, January 3, 2023.  Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images Federal prosecutors seized over $697 million in cash and assets connected to Sam Bankman-Fried, court …

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Justice dept shuts down crypto exchange that processed illicit funds

The U.S. Department of Justice and French authorities shut down an alleged money laundering destination for crypto criminals on Thursday. On Jan. 19, the Justice Department charged Anatoly Legkodymov, a Russian national and senior executive of Bitzlato, a cryptocurrency exchange registered in Hong Kong that operates globally, with “conducting a …

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Twitter is down to fewer than 550 full-time engineers

Pedestrians outside Twitter headquarters in San Francisco on Oct. 6, 2022. David Paul | Bloomberg | Getty Images Twitter’s full-time headcount has dwindled to approximately 1,300 employees, including fewer than 550 full-time engineers by title, according to internal records viewed by CNBC. Around 75 of the company’s 1,300 employees are …

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