OpenAI CTO Mira Murati announces she’s leaving the company

OpenAI CTO Mira Murati announces she’s leaving the company

Mira Murati, chief technology officer of OpenAI, during an interview on “The Circuit with Emily Chang” in San Francisco on April 4, 2023. Philip Pacheco | Bloomberg | Getty Images OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati said Wednesday that she is leaving the company after six and a half years. “After much reflection, I have … Read more

Don’t invest emergency funds after interest rate cut, advisor says

Don’t invest emergency funds after interest rate cut, advisor says

Catherine Mcqueen | Moment | Getty Images After years of higher yields on cash, the Federal Reserve’s shifting policy means lower future returns on savings, certificates of deposit and money market funds. Despite falling rates, investors should still keep emergency funds “liquid,” meaning the cash can be easily tapped, financial experts say. Advisors typically suggest … Read more

Wegovy could face Medicare drug price negotiations next

Wegovy could face Medicare drug price negotiations next

Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024.  Hollie Adams | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Good afternoon! Wegovy, … Read more

Investor Paul Viera doubles San Antonio Spurs stake

Investor Paul Viera doubles San Antonio Spurs stake

The San Antonio Spurs logo is seen before the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas.  Noah Graham | National Basketball Association | Getty Images Businessman Paul Viera is increasing his stake in … Read more

Etihad reveals $7 billion investment plan over five years

Etihad reveals  billion investment plan over five years

An Airbus A380-800 jet airliner operated by Etihad Airways, on display at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace event.  Marina Lystseva | TASS | Getty Images Etihad Airways on Wednesday revealed a $7 billion investment plan over the next five years in a bid to “double the size of the airline until 2030.” Speaking to … Read more

Secret Service agent eyed in Harris campaign sexual assault

Secret Service agent eyed in Harris campaign sexual assault

The U.S. Secret Service insignia is pictured on a wall at the Secret Service headquarters in Washington Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The U.S. Secret Service is investigating allegations that one of its agents sexually assaulted a female staff member of the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris, the agency confirmed Wednesday. The agent allegedly … Read more

Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic may lower risk of opioid overdoses: study

Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic may lower risk of opioid overdoses: study

A box of Ozempic made by Novo Nordisk is seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. Hollie Adams | Reuters Novo Nordisk‘s blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic may decrease the risk of opioid overdoses in certain patients, demonstrating its potential as an alternative treatment for opioid use disorder, according to a new study … Read more

Meta unveils cheaper $299 Quest 3S VR headset

Meta unveils cheaper 9 Quest 3S VR headset

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Acquired LIVE event at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.  David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta announced the Quest 3S, the latest virtual reality headset to come out of the company’s Reality Labs division … Read more

SEC charges Merrill Lynch and Harvest for ignoring client instructions

SEC charges Merrill Lynch and Harvest for ignoring client instructions

A logo for financial service company Merrill Lynch is seen in New York. Emmanuel Dunand | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Harvest Volatility Management and Merrill Lynch on Wednesday for exceeding clients’ predesignated investment limits over a two-year period. Merrill, owned by Bank of America, and Harvest have agreed … Read more

How Apple and Microsoft’s trusted brands are being used to scam you

How Apple and Microsoft’s trusted brands are being used to scam you

No, it’s not really Apple or Microsoft popping up on your screen to tell you your computer has been infected. It’s scammers trying to convince you to call them and divulge sensitive information, which may include passwords, bank or credit account information or Social Security numbers. “They use the reputation of the brand [for legitimacy … Read more