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#CancerPrevention #HealthyLiving #Nutrition
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A new report found nearly 4 in 10 cancers are linked to preventable causes. Here are the best ways to lower your risk.
There are other ways to lower your cancer risk, like cutting back on ultra-processed foods.
A new report from the World Health Organization found that nearly 7 million cases of cancer worldwide were preventable.
#Iran #USTrumpRelations #MilitaryTensions
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An F-35 stealth fighter shot down an Iranian drone flying toward a US Navy aircraft carrier
Tensions have been running high between the Trump administration and Iran.
A US Navy F-35 stealth fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone on Tuesday that was flying toward an American aircraft carrier with "unclear intent," the US military confirmed to Business Insider.
#MissingPerson #Abduction #PrayForNancy
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'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy has gone missing. Here's what we know.
Savannah Guthrie has not appeared on "Today" since her mother's disappearance.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of beloved "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since Sunday, and authorities are investigating her disappearance as a crime.
#Bitcoin #Crypto #FinancialCrisis
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'Big Short' investor Michael Burry details the 'sickening scenarios' he sees if bitcoin continues to fall
In the worst-case scenario, Burry said he saw crypto miners going bankrupt and metals plunge.
Michael Burry is forewarning of a new type of financial catastrophe -- one that could happen if bitcoin doesn't break its nosedive.
#FutureOfWork #AIEconomy #HandsOnSkills
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New poll shows the shifting conversation around blue-collar work in the age of AI
Leading AI CEOs, including Elon Musk, have said jobs requiring physical work are likely to survive longer.
Americans think the future of work is in their hands.
#FederalReserve #InterestRates #Economy
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What is the federal funds rate?
The major mandate of the Federal Reserve is to keep the US financial system solvent and manage the amount of cash and readily available funds in circulation.
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Elon Musk tells workers in memo that SpaceX is acquiring xAI
Musk has said that SpaceX will launch a network of solar-powered AI satellites in the coming years.
Elon Musk is combining SpaceX and xAI as he overhauls his sprawling business empire.
#ArtAndPolitics #BadBunny #CulturalImpact
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Bad Bunny winning album of the year at the Grammys wasn't just historic. It was political.
It demonstrates how art and politics are inherently intertwined.
We expect political statements when they're delivered on podiums or with policy briefs.
#ArtAndPolitics #BadBunny #CulturalImpact
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Bad Bunny winning album of the year at the Grammys wasn't just historic. It was political.
It demonstrates how art and politics are inherently intertwined.
#AI #MemoryShortage #TechStocks
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An AI memory 'supercyle' is here. These 4 stocks are poised to be the big winners.
Analysts say the dynamic supports an AI-fueled memory "supercycle. "
Memory stocks extended a strong rally on Monday, propelling a sustained streak of gains amid predictions of an AI-driven memory shortage.
#BreastCancer #HealthcareAdvocacy #WomenHealth
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An OB-GYN pushed for a preventive double-mastectomy in her 40s. A week later, she learned she had stage 1 breast cancer.
After fighting for a preventive double-mastectomy, she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer.
At first glance, it seemed like Dr.
#BreastCancer #HealthcareAdvocacy #WomenHealth
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An OB-GYN pushed for a preventive double-mastectomy in her 40s. A week later, she learned she had stage 1 breast cancer.
After fighting for a preventive double-mastectomy, she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer.
#DroneWarfare #MilitaryTraining #USTRoops
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This US Army drone school is training students on what it's like to be hunted
The US Army's attempt to catch up on drone warfare is teaching soldiers what it feels like to be hunted.
The Unmanned Advanced Lethality Course is designed to help the US Army close gaps exposed by conflicts like Ukraine, where cheap, small drones have been reshaping how soldiers fight and survive, by teaching students how to operate small drones and understand how lethal they can be.
#DataRevolution #EconomicStatistics #StatisticalIntegrity
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The under-the-radar risk that could sink America's economy
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#Protests #Immigration #TechIndustry
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A $26 billion software company is selling a US unit that has a contract with ICE
Anti-ICE protests in the US and abroad have intensified after recent shootings.
French tech giant Capgemini is divesting a US subsidiary that held a contract with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
#Immigration #MusicAwards #HumanRights
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Bad Bunny and more celebrities speak out against ICE at the 2026 Grammys
Other winners, like Olivia Dean, also spoke about their immigrant roots.
Bad Bunny took a moment out of his acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammy Awards to directly criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
#Economy #Affordability #Inequality
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Trump's former chief economic advisor says workers are 'suffering' in America's K-shaped economy
Affordability will be a central topic ahead of the midterm elections, he said.
President Donald Trump has boasted about strengthening the US economy since returning to the Oval Office.
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China's military has a leadership problem, and it's serious
Dozens of senior officers have been removed, thinning experience at the highest levels of command.
China's drive to modernize its military to rival the US armed forces is running parallel with an aggressive purge of its senior leaders.
#Layoffs #JobMarket #TechIndustry
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In a brutal job market, laid-off workers are trying to figure out their next steps in the new norm
There's no sugarcoating last week's layoffs.
Amazon is cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, pushing thousands of workers into a job market already crowded with tech talent.
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All the ways Elon Musk's companies are already intertwined, from a Tesla 'collab' with SpaceX to Grok in vehicles
SpaceX is expected to contribute to the upcoming Roadster, for example, and xAI's Grok is in Teslas and Optimus demo bots.
#EconomicBoycott #Unsubscribe #ConsumerActivism
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'Unsubscribe' and 'opt out': A new Big Tech boycott to protest ICE starts February 1
Galloway is calling on Americans to "unsubscribe" and "opt out" in February.
Economic boycotts are a familiar tool of protest.
#HeartHealth #Wellness #Prevention
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Heart disease is on the rise in younger adults. A cardiologist says prevention needs to start sooner.
Protect your heart with habits like regular exercise, stress reduction, and increased fiber intake.
You wouldn't wait until your 50s to start saving for retirement -- so why wait until your heart is already at risk to start protecting it.
#ArcticWarfare #ColdWeatherSurvival #NATOTraining
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Just surviving the Arctic could be half the battle for NATO in a future war
SODANKYLÄ, Finland -- Deep snow. Fleeting daylight. Wet clothes. Frozen weapons. Sub-zero temperatures.
NATO soldiers training in Arctic warfare are learning that in a future conflict, fighting the enemy may be only half the battle.
#PowerGrid #ElectricityRates #Utilities
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Utilities want $31 billion more from customers, and your electric bill is about to feel it
Utilities are on track to spend $1. 1 trillion expanding the power grid by 2029.
The average American's skyrocketing electric bill has caught the attention of everyone from President Donald Trump to Microsoft executives -- just don't expect lower rates in 2026.
#AI #CognitiveAtrophy #WorkplaceSkills
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AI can make workers better -- then worse, an innovation theorist warns
The effect inflates confidence and creates long-term risks for workers and employers, he added.
AI is often sold to workers as a pure upgrade -- a way to write faster, analyze better, and perform at a higher level with less effort.
#Target #Immigration #CommunitySupport
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Target employees are stepping in where the company won't, as an ICE crackdown grips Minneapolis
Suzie lifted the box of diapers from her trunk and glanced down the street to be sure she hadn't been followed. It was a bright Thursday afternoon, and her boots crunched across the icy Minneapolis pavement as she crossed to the curtain-drawn house of a Target coworker.
#GovernmentShutdown #FederalFunding #Congress
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The Senate just voted to fund the government -- but it'll still partially shut down for a few days anyway
The US federal government is shutting down again, but it won't be like last time.
Funding for a slew of federal agencies runs out at midnight late on Friday, and lawmakers on Capitol Hill failed to send a series of bills to fund those agencies to President Donald Trump's desk in time.
#Immigration #Protests #GeneralStrike
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Anti-ICE protests take place across US for 'National Shutdown'
The demonstrations come amid the White House's crackdown on immigration.
Local businesses across the US forwent income for the day to protest the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and the fatal shooting of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
#AviationSafety #AircraftCertification #TradePolicy
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Trump's threat to 'decertify' Canadian planes is a safety risk
A White House official said the move would apply only to new aircraft, not current ones.
President Donald Trump's threat to "decertify" Canadian-made aircraft -- the backbone of many US carriers' regional jet fleet -- is a threat to aviation safety, industry watchers said Friday.
#EpsteinFiles #JusticeDepartment #Transparency
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The DOJ says it's releasing 3 million new Epstein files -- but withholding another 200,000 pages
Todd Blanche said the files don't contain information that would justify additional charges.
After sifting through "two Eiffel Towers' worth" of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department has concluded that some 200,000 documents will be at least partially withheld from the public, it said in a letter to Congress on Friday.
#TradePolicy #GlobalEconomy #EconomicRelations
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Why a top economist thinks Trump's trade war will make Americans 'measurably poorer'
He predicts a "divorce" between the US and major trading partners.
Paul Krugman thinks Americans will ultimately be the biggest losers of chaotic US trade policy.
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Here's what a potential SpaceX mega-merger could mean for Elon Musk's business empire
Here's what a merger would mean for Tesla, SpaceX, and the rest of the "Muskonomy. "
The "Muskonomy" might be about to get a lot more complicated.
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Marc Andreessen says the real crisis isn't AI job losses -- it's what would have happened without AI
Andreessen said AI reshapes tasks, not jobs, and could make remaining workers more valuable.
Worried that AI will take your job.
#ChinaMaritimeMilitia #EastChinaSea #FishingVessels
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Chinese fishing boats have been making some unusual moves lately in the East China Sea, satellite images and shipping data show
The anomalous behavior, experts said, is more likely aligned with activities related to China's Maritime Militia.
Thousands of Chinese fishing vessels amassed in what appeared to be coordinated formations in the East China Sea in recent weeks.
#EconomicBlackout #ICEProtest #SmallBusinessStruggles
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I'm a business owner in Minneapolis working 16-hour shifts so my staff can stay home to avoid ICE
National activists are encouraging another economic blackout to protest ICE activity.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Knox, co-owner of Toma Mojo Grill near Minneapolis.
#Ukraine #Drones #MilitaryTraining
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Ukrainian troops were 'stunned' to learn their British trainers don't use anti-drone nets, UK officer says
Ukraine puts nets over its positions, roads, vehicles, and weapons to stop Russian drones.
Ukrainian soldiers were shocked to learn that anti-drone nets weren't standard for the British Army when they came over for combat training, a UK officer told Business Insider.
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Wix CEO shares the jobs AI is most and least likely to replace
What keeps the CEO of the billion-dollar company Wix up at night. The future of the workforce.
"I'm really worried about the employment market," Avishai Abrahami told Business Insider.
#Parenting #Investment #SavingsAccount
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Parents are getting a new way to invest for their kids' futures. Here's how Trump accounts work.
Parents can open accounts through the IRS and make annual contributions.
American parents will soon have another option to fund their kids' financial futures.
#ImmigrationStrike #Activism #EconomicBlackout
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Medium says employees can join Friday's strike against ICE
Activists and celebrities are calling for a no-work, no-school, and no-shopping economic blackout on Friday.
Online publisher Medium has told its employees that they are free to take Friday off to participate in a nationwide immigration strike.
#DataCenters #Investment #ArtificialIntelligence
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Data centers power Blackstone's $1.3 trillion investment empire
Data center investments have become the engine of Blackstone's growth.
The Wall Street investment giant reported that QTS, the data center developer and operator it took private in 2021, was the single largest driver of gains in the company's $1.
#AI #FutureOfWork #TalentManagement
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HR execs say AI is rewriting the rules of hiring and job hunting
Below is an excerpt of the discussion. It has been edited for clarity.
As executives grapple with how AI is reshaping the workplace, Business Insider convened 15 human resources and C-Suite leaders for a roundtable discussion over breakfast in Davos, titled "Futureproofing Your Workforce in the Age of AI," presented by Indeed.
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Microsoft's earnings bust drags software stocks into a bear market and tanks major indexes
The S&P 500 pulled back further from 7,000, which it briefly touched earlier in the session.
Tech stocks were taking it on the chin on Thursday, with the impact particularly severe for software shares amid Microsoft's post-earnings plunge.
#AIBubble #TechValuation #InvestmentRisk
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AI is a planet-sized bubble, Microsoft's stock drop is a warning of what's ahead: Gordon
The business professor has previously warned of extreme tech valuations and predicted harsh fallout.
Rampant speculation and massive overinvestment in AI have created a financial threat of cosmic proportions -- and the fallout will be catastrophic, Erik Gordon has warned.
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Elon Musk says AI will make saving for retirement 'irrelevant.' Anthropic's CEO says building that future won't be easy.
Addressing AI-fueled job losses and inequality will require hard work and cooperation, Amodei said.
Elon Musk recently said that saving for retirement could become "irrelevant" in the next decade, as new technologies promise to create such an abundance of resources that nobody will need a nest egg.
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Elon Musk insists Tesla is a tech company. It's starting to look like one.
Analysts said Tesla is transitioning away from "legacy products" like cars to focus on AI and robotics.
Elon Musk has always insisted Tesla isn't a car company.
#AICoding #SoftwareEngineering #VibeCoding
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Ex-Tesla AI head has seen a 'phase shift in software engineering' using Claude Code -- and his manual skills slowly 'atrophy'
Engineers from xAI and Anthropic chimed in with their own takes on agentic coding.
He coined "vibe coding. " Now, he sees a "phase shift" in software engineering.
#AI #GoogleSearch #DigitalRegulation
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Google warns against 'breaking Search,' as pressure mounts over web future
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince says more is needed to force Google to separate AI and search crawls.
Google said its Search engine could break if the company is forced to implement strict new controls to protect and nurture web content in the AI era.
#Dementia #MentalHealth #Caregiving
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Emma Heming Willis says Bruce Willis not knowing he has dementia has been both 'the blessing and the curse'
Last year, she said she had moved Willis to a nearby home where he receives round-the-clock care.
Emma Heming Willis, 47, says her husband, Bruce Willis, isn't aware that he has frontotemporal dementia.
#SexTrafficking #JusticeForVictims #LegalProceedings
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Zac Efron party photo becomes flashpoint at Alexander bros' trial as first rape accuser clashes with the defense
Oren, Tal, and Alon Alexander face multiple federal sex trafficking charges.
The first accuser to testify in the sex-trafficking trial of ex-luxury real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother deftly rebuffed questions involving actor Zac Efron and her own blurry memory on Wednesday.
#AmazonLayoffs #ArtificialIntelligence #CorporateJobs
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An Amazon employee used an AI tool to analyze potential teams affected by layoffs. Read the list.
The list is AI-generated, so it may contain inaccuracies, and Amazon hasn't responded to verify it.
An Amazon employee used an AI tool to analyze internal conversations and compile a list of potential teams and organizations affected by layoffs, according to messages viewed by Business Insider.
#Amazon #StartupCulture #Layoffs
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Amazon execs say layoffs are part of turning the company into the 'world's largest startup'
The memos include identical language about becoming the "world's largest startup. "
Internal memos from Amazon executives explained the company's decision to lay off 16,000 corporate workers as necessary to become the "world's largest startup," according to the messages viewed by Business Insider.
#Amazon #AI #WorkforceReduction
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Amazon cloud VP tells staff to 'use technology to simplify work' in email addressing layoffs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy previously said AI will ultimately reduce the company's workforce.
Amazon cut 16,000 more corporate jobs on Wednesday, and leadership wants the remaining staff to become even more efficient through technology.
#GlobalEconomy #AI #PrivateSector
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IMF warns not to take economic strength for granted, and flags 4 things propping up global growth
There are four things driving growth, she says, including AI spending and private-sector strength.
The International Monetary Fund projects another year of solid global economic growth -- but it's also warning not to take the continued upward trajectory for granted.
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Amazon layoffs: What we know so far from internal messages
Amazon on Wednesday said it's cutting 16,000 corporate roles, the company's second round of layoffs in four months.
Employees in the US, UK, and India have been receiving notifications about the cuts, according to internal Slack posts viewed by Business Insider.
#Amazon #JobCuts #CorporateCulture
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Amazon slashes 16,000 corporate roles in latest phase of a broader reset
CEO Andy Jassy is pursuing a cultural reset focused on stripping away bureaucracy.
Amazon said it is eliminating 16,000 corporate employees, marking its second round of mass job cuts since October, when it shed 14,000 roles.
#Immigration #CommunitySupport #SocialJustice
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I followed the law to become a US citizen. That didn't protect me from hate for a 'No ICE' sign.
Lopez, a US citizen, said that she wants to show her kids how to stand up for their beliefs.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ilma Lopez, 44, co-owner of the Ugly Duckling luncheonette and two other food businesses in Portland, Maine.
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Anthropic CEO warns tech titans not to dismiss the public's AI concerns: 'You're going to get a mob coming for you'
It comes after he published a sprawling 19,000-word essay about AI on Monday.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has a grave warning for fellow AI titans who dismiss the public's concerns about AI.
#DroneWarfare #Ukraine #MilitaryTraining
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Ukrainian drone schools say there's little the West can teach them about fighting a drone war
Ukraine has more modern drone warfare experience than many of its partners and is helping them train for it.
Ukrainian drone schools say that Western militaries have little to offer them when it comes to training drone operators to fight Russia.
#AutonomousVehicles #Waymo #VehicleSafety
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A Waymo vehicle with a human behind the wheel crashed into parked cars in Los Angeles
The incident comes as Waymo faces increased scrutiny over the safety of its autonomous vehicles.
A Waymo vehicle, with a human employee at the wheel, crashed into several parked cars in Los Angeles.
#Amazon #Layoffs #CorporateJobs
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Some Amazon employees get 'Project Dawn' calendar invitation discussing upcoming job cuts
Thousands of Amazon corporate staff are expected to lose their jobs in coming days.
Some Amazon employees got a worrying calendar invitation on Tuesday, stoking more concern about job cuts that are expected in coming days.
#BTS #ArirangWorldTour #ConcertTickets
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Where to buy tickets for the sold-out BTS 2026-2027 world tour: Full schedule and prices
After nearly four years away from the stage due to South Korea's mandatory military service, BTS is officially back with their 2026-2027 Arirang World Tour -- the group's first full-group global tour since 2022.
#Justice #Crime #VictimsRights
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Former Citi executive pleads guilty in case involving the drugging and sexual assault of women
Smith's sentencing is scheduled for May 8 in Manhattan federal court.
A former Wall Street executive pleaded guilty on Tuesday to luring women to New York so he could drug and sexually assault them, including at his Central Park South apartment.
#Lawsuit #USMilitary #WrongfulDeath
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The US is facing a wrongful-death lawsuit after a lethal strike on a boat it says was smuggling drugs
This is thought to be the first lawsuit filed in federal court against the Trump administration regarding the strike campaign.
#SuperBowlLX #Seahawks #Patriots
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Where to watch the Super Bowl: Live stream Seahawks vs. Patriots in 2026
The Seahawks and Patriots head to Santa Clara for Super Bowl LX. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch the Super Bowl, including free and global live streaming options.
#Immigration #WorkplaceSafety #CommunitySupport
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I own a restaurant in Maine and trained my staff to prepare for ICE raids. We're all terrified.
Several businesses around him have had to close because their staff are too afraid to come to work.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew M Volk, owner of Hunt & Alpine in Portland, Maine.
#CEOs #PoliticalEngagement #CorporateResponsibility
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Minneapolis ICE shootings have pushed CEOs back into politics. Some are being more blunt than others.
Speaking out -- even indirectly -- carries risk under a president known to threaten critics with retaliation.
The deadly shootings by ICE agents in Minnesota are driving some CEOs to publicly wade into politics again.
#ColonCancer #HealthAwareness #EarlyDiagnosis
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Doctors thought a 37-year-old had IBS. It was stage 3 colon cancer.
Colon cancer shares symptoms with other diseases, making it tough for doctors to diagnose otherwise young, health patients.
#Ukraine #Drones #MilitaryTechnology
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Drones carried out over 80% of all Ukrainian battlefield hits against Russia: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy's office said Ukraine struck 820,000 targets with drones last year.
At least four out of every five successful Ukrainian strikes against Russia's forces are being carried out by drones, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday.
#Ukraine #MilitaryReform #DroneWarfare
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Ukraine's new 35-year-old defense minister building a 'team of new leaders,' hires 2 big Telegram activists
It comes as Mykhailo Fedorov has pledged to rework how Ukraine's military has operated.
Ukraine's new defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has appointed two prominent Telegram bloggers and activists to his "team of new leaders," saying they will advise him on defense technology and drone warfare.
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7 of the most interesting quotes from Anthropic CEO's sprawling 19,000-word essay about AI
He's optimistic humanity is up to the challenge, but he has deep fears about what it will entail.
Dario Amodei still has a lot to say.
#AI #JobMarket #EmploymentTrends
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Sam Altman said OpenAI was planning to 'dramatically slow down' its pace of hiring
Altman's comments came after a year when job growth stalled and hit young job seekers hard.
Sam Altman is addressing AI's impact on the workforce, including on OpenAI's hiring practices.
#Protest #Accountability #FreeSpeech
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American business leaders need to speak up about Alex Pretti's killing
Their reticence is understandable: Who wants to anger Donald Trump and his supporters.
A question for America's business leaders: Do you think that masked federal agents were right to shoot and kill protester Alex Pretti on a Minneapolis street on Saturday.
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The 5 forces behind gold's stunning rally to its latest record above $5,000
Tariff threats, inflation, government debt levels, and central bank buying have driven the surge.
Gold is surging yet again, with the metal touching $5,000 an ounce on Monday for the first time ever.
#GeopoliticalTensions #PreciousMetals #GoldPrices
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Gold price surges past $5,000 as debt fears shake global markets
Rising geopolitical tensions and military spending are fueling demand for metals.
Gold has smashed past $5,000 per ounce -- mere months after topping $4,000 -- in a record-setting rally that analysts say reflects growing fears over high government debt.
#Drones #MilitarySecurity #CounterUAS
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The US military's drone-defense confusion is leaving its bases vulnerable, Pentagon watchdog finds
Drone incursions onto American bases have grow more frequent over recent years.
A Pentagon watchdog report is warning that gaps in Pentagon policy are leaving some US military bases vulnerable to drone threats.
#WinterStorm #SevereWeather #TravelDisruptions
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Huge winter storm barrels toward East Coast as snow and ice blanket large parts of US
The storm is expected to spread more than 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine.
A massive winter storm is battering the US this weekend, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain to millions of Americans.
#WarrenBuffett #PersonalFinance #ParentingAdvice
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Warren Buffett's latest advice on debt, parenting, picking a job
Buffett said his dad was "very forgiving" when he misbehaved, but told him, "You can do better.
#Diplomacy #SocialMedia #Trust
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Trump keeps posting private messages on Truth Social, more proof that work chats are never truly private
End-to-end apps can encrypt messages, but experts say technology can't protect against betrayal.
President Donald Trump has spent years using social media to bypass diplomatic norms.
#CivilUnrest #Minneapolis #NBA
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Minnesota Timberwolves postpone game amid ICE protests
ICE agents fatally shot a man on Saturday amid ongoing clashes with Minneapolis residents.
The Saturday game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed in a rare move by the National Basketball Association.
#TradeRelations #USCanada #China
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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over Beijing trade deal: 'China will eat Canada alive'
"China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods and products exported to the US should Ottawa make a trade deal with China.
#VeteransAffairs #MentalHealth #HealthcareAccessibility
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The Department of Veterans Affairs gutted its workforce. Lawmakers say veterans are now paying the price.
A VA spokesperson called the report "political theater" after it raised concerns.
A scathing report released this week by Democratic congressional staff sharply criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs, accusing the agency of dramatically reducing its healthcare capacity after slashing tens of thousands of jobs in the past fiscal year.
#Drones #NATO #EuropeanSecurity
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A NATO fighter wing showed up for front-line air patrols with drone defenses for the first time
It underscores the growing threat that drones pose to European infrastructure.
ŠIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania -- A Spanish fighter wing deployed to the Baltics for air patrol missions alongside anti-drone defenses for the first time, a reaction to growing uncrewed threats to European infrastructure.
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'Sell America' has sparked a FOMO-fueled rush to gold and silver among everyday investors
"Sell America" and a burning sense of FOMO are motivating investors, industry experts say.
Jeremy Cerza, a 45-year-old retail investor, admits he isn't that experienced in markets, but even he knows metals stole the show in 2025.
#RuralHealthcare #ObstetricCare #HospitalClosure
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Having a baby in rural America? Get ready for a 3-hour drive.
Do you have a story to share about rural hospitals. Reach out to allisonkelly@businessinsider. com
If you're pregnant near Sandpoint, Idaho, the nearest labor and delivery unit is 50 minutes away.
#Fraud #Homelessness #California
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Head of LA homeless nonprofit charged with pocketing millions, splurging on luxuries including a Hermès jacket and a trip to Vegas
Investigators say Soofer bought luxuries, including a Hermès jacket and a house in Greece.
Authorities have found that some funding to combat homelessness in California has instead ended up in Greece.
#AI #Google #PersonalIntelligence
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With 'Personal Intelligence,' Google finally admits how much it knows about you. It's scary-good.
A version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.
Google rolled out a powerful new feature to AI Mode in Search this week.
#EquityIssuance #AIBubble #StockMarket
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One under-the-radar market signal shows the AI boom might be close to ending
Net equity issuance could turn positive this year, something that's preceded other market peaks.
One research firm says it's spotted a new red flag in the AI trade that suggests the bubble is close to bursting.
#TikTok #JointVenture #DataPrivacy
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Read the memo TikTok's CEO sent staff after closing a deal to avoid a US ban
The deal, a US joint venture, involves a new set of investors, including Oracle and Michael Dell.
The TikTok divestment deal is done, and the company's CEO is jubilant.
#NaomiOsaka #WomenInSports #GenderEquality
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Naomi Osaka isn't playing nice at the Australian Open. She's in her unapologetic era.
Osaka's moment resonated precisely because it refused that trade-off.
#ArcticSecurity #MilitaryStrategy #USDefense
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The US has an Arctic warfare problem: not enough of the right kinds of weapons and tools
The Arctic is a hot spot for competition as Russia and China look to expand their interests in the region.
For war across the freezing Arctic battlefields, the US faces a problem: it doesn't have the right weapons or tools to reliably detect threats in the region and respond to them quickly.
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China's AI push is about spreading economic gains, not enriching tech giants, a finance CEO says
Experts say AI is being treated as economic infrastructure in China.
Open source -- that might be the clearest signal of how China wants artificial intelligence to reshape its economy.
#StockMarket #Investing #ArtificialIntelligence
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'Bond King' Bill Gross tells us what the record stock rally needs to keep going
Gross told BI that rate cuts, rapid earnings growth, and evidence of AI's benefits could help.
Bill Gross says the stock market's record rally is at risk of stalling, and fresh support is needed to keep it going.
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From potential Treasury Secretary to a $5 billion lawsuit: Trump and Jamie Dimon's on-again, off-again relationship
Now it's escalated into a $5 billion lawsuit against Dimon and JPMorgan over alleged debanking.
Jamie Dimon is known for saying what he thinks.
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Russia is making roughly 500 Iranian Shahed drones in a day, Zelenskyy says
Meanwhile, he said Ukraine is building 1,000 interceptors, but warned that it's not enough.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that Russia is building roughly 500 Iranian-designed drones a day.
#TikTok #ByteDance #BusinessNews
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The TikTok deal is done. Here's what will change and what will stay the same.
ByteDance will hold a roughly 20% stake and keep control of business lines like e-commerce and ads.
TikTok's US workers can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
#WinterStorm #EmergencyPreparedness #SevereWeather
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Photos show empty supermarket shelves as millions across the US brace for Winter Storm Fern
Across states, people are stocking up on essentials, leaving store shelves empty.
Preparations are underway as over half of all US states brace for what could be a historic winter storm this weekend.
#Deepfake #AIethics #DigitalAbuse
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AOC and Paris Hilton team up on a bill targeting AI deepfake porn
The proposed legislation comes after Grok began generating sexualized deepfakes of people on X, leading to backlash.
Paris Hilton and Rep.
#CryptoFraud #CarolineEllison #SamBankmanFried
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FTX exec Caroline Ellison is now a free woman
She was sentenced to two years in prison for her involvement in a crypto fraud with Sam Bankman-Fried.
Caroline Ellison, the former cryptocurrency executive and ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, is now a free woman.
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Ken Griffin says Japan's bond sell-off is a warning sign that the US needs to get its finances in shape
The same dynamic could play out in the US if it doesn't get its finances in order, he said.
The bond vigilantes could make a comeback soon.
#Capitalism #Economy #FutureOfWork
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Capitalism is having an identity crisis. You're caught in the middle.
From Davos to Washington to America's high school classrooms, people are questioning the foundations of our economic system -- and we at Business Insider are tracking what the fight over the future of capitalism means for your work, your wealth, and your world.
#StudentLoans #DebtRelief #EducationPolicy
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Student-loan forgiveness for public servants is at risk without SAVE plan, Dems say
The department said borrowers would have a limited time to begin repayment once SAVE is gone.
Millions of student-loan borrowers could soon be forced off a key repayment plan -- and debt relief is on the line.
#NATO #AirPolicing #MilitaryAviation
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15 minutes to launch: Inside the sprint for NATO fighter pilots on scramble alert
Spanish pilots have just 15 minutes to scramble their jets when responding to a potential threat.
ŠIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania -- The fighter pilots quickly grabbed their gear and stormed out the door of the small command building as alarm bells wailed from a loudspeaker.
#Ukraine #Russia #MilitaryStrategy
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Ukraine sets an audacious battlefield kill goal as it tries to push Russia to a tipping point
It comes amid heightened talk that Russia may soon no longer be able to sustain its supply of troops.
Ukraine's new defense minister has set a new goal for its forces to kill 50,000 Russian troops a month, a sharp increase from the losses that Kyiv says it's inflicting on the Kremlin now.
#SatelliteInternet #SpaceTechnology #DataCenters
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Jeff Bezos's grand plan for a satellite constellation to rival SpaceX is coming together
This comes as companies race to expand satellite networks beyond basic internet access.
Jeff Bezos has unveiled his plans for a massive satellite network, mounting a direct challenge to Elon Musk's grip on internet infrastructure in orbit.
#FederalReserve #SupremeCourt #PresidentialPower
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Supreme Court justices expressed frustration with 'hurried' Trump administration handling of Lisa Cook case
The case has consequences for Fed independence and presidential power.
Eight of the nine Supreme Court justices expressed wariness with what Justice Samuel Alito described as a "hurried" attempt from the Trump administration to oust Lisa Cook from her position as a Federal Reserve board governor -- and then to rush her case to the high court when lower courts allowed her to keep her post.
#Investing #USMarket #GlobalEconomy
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Trump's Greenland threats could force Treasury investors to 'quiet quit,' CEO of $200 billion asset manager says
Foreign investors have been shifting from the US for the last decade, a trend Koch thinks is accelerating.
The "Sell America" trade could get worse if global investors are further shaken by Donald Trump's latest tariff threats.
#ArtificialIntelligence #MarketTrends #InvestmentInsights
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'Big Short' investor Michael Burry sounds alarm on AI bubble that's 'too big to save'
Burry was responding to a post on X about the challenges facing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.
Michael Burry says the AI boom is a bubble of epic proportions, and there's no way to stop it from popping and taking down the stock market and economy with it.
#ArtificialIntelligence #AIEthics #FutureOfHumanity
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The 'Godfather of AI' says he's 'very sad' about what his life's work has become
He said failing to research coexistence with smarter AI could prove catastrophic for humanity.
That's how Geoffrey Hinton, the computer scientist widely known as the "Godfather of AI," describes how he feels about the technology he helped create and what he says is the world's failure to take its growing risks seriously.
#Obesity #WeightLoss #HealthandWellness
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The eureka moment that drove Oprah to reframe weight loss and banish shame involved a Post-It
A new book, co-written with Dr.
#DiegoGarcia #MilitaryBase #USUKRelations
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Satellite images of the secretive US military base at the center of a new Trump controversy
Satellite images show US aircraft at the key base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
That is what President Donald Trump called the UK's decision to give away a group of islands where a strategic military base is located.
#ArtificialIntelligence #GlobalEconomy #Innovation
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This is what BlackRock's Larry Fink said about the AI bubble in Davos
He warned that AI's benefits must spread beyond the biggest firms for a lasting global impact.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is the latest to push back on the idea that the artificial-intelligence boom is destined to pop like past manias.
#TradeWars #EconomicImpact #GlobalEconomy
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Europe's economic 'bazooka' threatens a trade fight the US isn't ready for
The tool could strain services, which is the US's advantage in the global economy.
Europe is weighing retaliation if President Donald Trump imposes more tariffs -- and it threatens the US's big global advantage.
#WealthInequality #TaxTheRich #GlobalEconomy
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Millionaires ask leaders at Davos to tax the rich
Oxfam said this week that a record number of billionaires were created last year.
Nearly 400 people who say they are "a person of wealth" signed an open letter calling for global leaders to increase taxes on the superrich.
#Ukraine #Drones #DefenseTechnology
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Ukraine is paying $20,000 to drone firms who can destroy a Russian Shahed, defense minister says
He said the program focused on Chernihiv, one of the regions most saturated by Shahed flights.
Ukraine is set to receive 40,000 interceptor drones in January, thanks in part to a reward system that pays firms for every kill scored against a Russian Shahed, the country's defense minister said.
#HousingMarket #RealEstate #Affordability
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Trump signed an order that seeks to restrict Wall Street firms from buying single-family homes
Exceptions include build-to-rent properties that were designed to be rental communities.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday seeking to limit large Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes, as part of his push to make essentials more affordable for Americans.
#TechForChange #ImmigrationPolicy #CorporateResponsibility
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Tech workers want their CEOs to speak out against ICE and cancel contracts
One of the demands includes canceling company contracts with the federal agency.
A small group of tech workers is calling on their CEOs to speak out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as the Trump administration deploys federal agents into metropolitan areas.
#DatingTrends #GenZ #FinancialStability
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Gen Zers date for financial stability, says Coffee Meets Bagel's CEO
Adios to casual dating: Young Americans are seeking committed life partners to split bills with.
Quincy Yang, the co-CEO of dating app Coffee Meets Bagel, told Business Insider that money and economics are huge considerations for Gen Z when choosing a partner.
#Ukraine #AirDefense #RussiaUkraineWar
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Ukraine burned nearly $100 million worth of missiles in a single night battling a Russian barrage, Zelenskyy says
He said Ukraine needs more missile batteries and interceptors to keep pace with Russia's attacks.
Ukrainian forces fired nearly $100 million worth of air defense missiles battling Russia's latest bombardment, Kyiv revealed on Tuesday, offering insight into the war's growing financial toll.
#ImmigrationRights #EmployerPreparedness #KnowYourRights
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I'm an immigration lawyer in Minneapolis. People are scared -- here's what employers and employees should know about their rights.
She advises businesses to establish a protocol and role-play how they'll respond to ICE.
#AI #Immigration #IdentityCrisis
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The author of 'Sapiens' says AI is about to create 2 crises for every country
The second is an immigration crisis, as AI will disrupt culture and take jobs, he said.
AI technology is about to create two crises for every country, says the author of the bestselling book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind.
#AI #Immigration #IdentityCrisis
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The author of 'Sapiens' says AI is about to create 2 crises for every country
The second is an immigration crisis, as AI will disrupt culture and take jobs, he said.
#AI #Immigration #IdentityCrisis
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The author of 'Sapiens' says AI is about to create 2 crises for every country
The second is an immigration crisis, as AI will disrupt culture and take jobs, he said.
#ArtificialIntelligence #Geopolitics #SocialImpact
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'Sapiens' author says the real AI timeline is 200 years -- but the 'lack of concern' today is what scares him most
He said AI's social and geopolitical consequences can't be tested in advance before deployment.
#ArtificialIntelligence #Geopolitics #SocialImpact
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'Sapiens' author says the real AI timeline is 200 years -- but the 'lack of concern' today is what scares him most
He said AI's social and geopolitical consequences can't be tested in advance before deployment.
Yuval Noah Harari warned that the world is badly misjudging the timescale of artificial intelligence -- and that the real danger lies not in how fast the technology is moving, but in how casually it's being treated.
#JapaneseYields #GlobalMarkets #InvestorsSentiment
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Explaining the Japanese bond-market rebellion that has the whole world on edge
Rising Japanese yields may impact US and European rates as global investors react to volatility.
#AI #MarketBubble #InvestmentInsights
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Jeremy Grantham says AI is 'obviously a bubble' and stocks could plunge
The "probabilities that AI will not bust are slim to none," Grantham said.
Jeremy Grantham says AI is one of the biggest bubbles in history -- and it's likely to tank the stock market when it bursts.
#AI #MarketBubble #InvestmentInsights
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Jeremy Grantham says AI is 'obviously a bubble' and stocks could plunge
The "probabilities that AI will not bust are slim to none," Grantham said.
#ElonMusk #PoliticalContributions #GOP
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Elon Musk is spending big money on politics again
Just months ago, Elon Musk seemed to swear off major political spending.
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Gold and silver's record-setting tear continues as Trump stirs up new trade fears
Metals have soared in the last year on a handful of drivers, including the debasement trade and geopolitics.
New trade tensions as the US and Europe spar over Greenland are the latest catalyst that's sending investors flocking to gold and silver on Tuesday.
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Gold and silver's record-setting tear continues as Trump stirs up new trade fears
Metals have soared in the last year on a handful of drivers, including the debasement trade and geopolitics.
#GlobalEconomy #Geopolitics #AI
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Trump is dominating the Davos agenda and casting a chill over the global elite
For the business world, it could mean a global economy that's a lot less . global.
The weather is sunny and (relatively) warm in Davos, but there's a definite chill in the air.
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DeepMind and Anthropic CEOs: AI is already coming for junior roles at our companies
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he worries fast AI development will "overwhelm our ability to adapt. "
AI might not be causing a labor market bloodbath, but leaders at Google DeepMind and Anthropic say they're starting to see its impact on junior roles inside their own companies.
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DeepMind and Anthropic CEOs: AI is already coming for junior roles at our companies
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he worries fast AI development will "overwhelm our ability to adapt.
#WealthInequality #AIEconomy #CapitalismReform
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Capitalism has failed to spread wealth and prosperity -- and AI could do the same, says BlackRock CEO
The concentration of wealth could repeat in the AI era, he added.
Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, kicked off the World Economic Forum on Tuesday with a critique of capitalism.
#WealthInequality #AIEconomy #CapitalismReform
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Capitalism has failed to spread wealth and prosperity -- and AI could do the same, says BlackRock CEO
The concentration of wealth could repeat in the AI era, he added.
#WealthInequality #AIEconomy #CapitalismReform
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Capitalism has failed to spread wealth and prosperity -- and AI could do the same, says BlackRock CEO
The concentration of wealth could repeat in the AI era, he added.
#GenZ #SecondhandFashion #ResaleMarket
#AutonomousDriving #ADAS #TechnologyIntegration
#Amazon #GroceryDelivery #RetailInnovation
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Inside Amazon's 'mind-blowing' plan to fix groceries and beat Walmart
For years, Amazon was cast as Walmart's great disruptor. Now, it's borrowing from the retail giant it once sought to upend.
#Amazon #GroceryDelivery #RetailInnovation
#GigEconomy #FreelanceWork #DeliveryServices
#PrivateCredit #Investing #Finance
#AI #Cybersecurity #QuantumComputing
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Execs at Davos say AI's biggest problem isn't hype -- it's security
Executives like Raj Sharma and Tim Walsh emphasize risks from AI agents and quantum computing.
I'm reporting from Davos, Switzerland, where thousands of business leaders and politicians have arrived at the World Economic Forum to shake hands, talk shop, and maybe even eke out a few ski runs.
#AI #Cybersecurity #QuantumComputing
#PoliticalRisk #USDollar #CapitalMarkets
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Trump's Greenland play puts Europe's $8 trillion US bonds, equities in the spotlight
Political risk is rising, raising fears of reduced demand for the dollar and Treasurys.
President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland is spilling into markets, drawing attention to Europe's leverage in US capital markets.
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Vinod Khosla doesn't care about what Wall Street thinks of AI.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues AI is driving a major shift in computing, not just market speculation.
Vinod Khosla has his eye on one AI metric, and it's not stock prices.
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Vinod Khosla doesn't care about what Wall Street thinks of AI.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues AI is driving a major shift in computing, not just market speculation.
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Vinod Khosla doesn't care about what Wall Street thinks of AI.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues AI is driving a major shift in computing, not just market speculation.
#DroneTechnology #MilitaryIntelligence #UAV
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Russia's new jet-powered Geran-5 drone found with over a dozen US, Chinese parts: GUR
It was found in early January during an attack, and is believed to fly far faster than its predecessors.
Ukraine's defense intelligence agency, GUR, has identified over a dozen American and Chinese electronics parts that it says were found in a new Russian jet-powered attack drone.
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OpenAI could generate $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2030, and that should worry Google, top tech analyst says
A big ads business at OpenAI could present a challenge to Google's search business.
Advertising could become a $25 billion business for OpenAI -- and pose a threat to Google, according to new estimates on Monday from a top tech analyst.
#Tariffs #Economy #TradePolicy
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US tariffs are paid almost entirely by Americans, a German study finds
A favorite tool of President Donald Trump has been costing Americans, according to new study.
The brunt of US tariffs -- 96% -- have been paid by US buyers, research from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, a German think tank, found, while about 4% of the tariff burden was paid by foreign exporters.
#ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #BusinessGrowth
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OpenAI will focus on 'practical adoption' of AI in 2026, CFO says
OpenAI is going on all in on "practical adoption" of artificial intelligence in 2026, according to its CFO.
"The priority is closing the gap between what AI now makes possible and how people, companies, and countries are using it day to day," Sarah Friar wrote in a recent blog post.
#ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #BusinessGrowth
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OpenAI will focus on 'practical adoption' of AI in 2026, CFO says
OpenAI is going on all in on "practical adoption" of artificial intelligence in 2026, according to its CFO.
#UAV #Robotics #MilitaryInnovation
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Ukrainian soldiers surprised a robot maker by using a drone to drop one of its bots into battle
A Ukrainian ground robot maker said soldiers surprised it with the ways they used its robots, including using flying drones to drop them closer to Russian positions.
#UAV #Robotics #MilitaryInnovation
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Ukrainian soldiers surprised a robot maker by using a drone to drop one of its bots into battle
A Ukrainian ground robot maker said soldiers surprised it with the ways they used its robots, including using flying drones to drop them closer to Russian positions.
#UAV #Robotics #MilitaryInnovation
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Ukrainian soldiers surprised a robot maker by using a drone to drop one of its bots into battle
A Ukrainian ground robot maker said soldiers surprised it with the ways they used its robots, including using flying drones to drop them closer to Russian positions.
#China #PopulationDecline #DemographicChallenges
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China's big people shortage just got even bigger
China's population is shrinking -- and the decline is accelerating.
The country's population fell for the fourth year in a row, falling by 3.
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Bosses don't think AI is paying off yet, a PwC survey of 4,500 CEOs found
But only 30% of the 4,454 CEOs surveyed are confident about revenue growth in the next year.
#Retirement #AIFuture #FinancialPlanning
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Trust AI enough to bet your retirement? You said, 'No thanks'
Retirement and AI experts previously said it's best to keep saving.
Earlier this month, Elon Musk suggested that people don't need to sock away funds in their 401 (k) anymore because AI will make the scarcity of money a thing of the past.
#Retirement #AIFuture #FinancialPlanning
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Trust AI enough to bet your retirement? You said, 'No thanks'
Retirement and AI experts previously said it's best to keep saving.
#AirDefense #UkraineWar #MilitaryTechnology
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Ukraine's elite Alpha unit dealt a $4 billion blow to Russian air defenses last year, security forces say
Air defenses have been among the most important weapons in this war.
Ukraine's elite "Alpha" unit destroyed or disabled Russian air defense systems that were worth a total of around $4 billion over the past year, the country's security service said.
#YouTube #Advertising #Television
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The line between TV ads and YouTube ads is getting very blurry
Ad buyers need to weigh YouTube's reach with content quality, ad experts said.
#ArtificialIntelligence #JobLoss #FutureOfWork
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Ben Horowitz says AI could spark a post-electricity leap in living standards -- but risk eroding purpose
While Silicon Valley leaders are broadly optimistic, AI experts warn of AI-related job loss risks.
Ben Horowitz believes artificial intelligence is about to reshape daily life as profoundly as electricity once did.
#ArtificialIntelligence #JobLoss #FutureOfWork
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Ben Horowitz says AI could spark a post-electricity leap in living standards -- but risk eroding purpose
While Silicon Valley leaders are broadly optimistic, AI experts warn of AI-related job loss risks.
#SupremeCourt #FederalReserve #PoliticalIndependence
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The Supreme Court is about to weigh in on the Fed's independence in a case that goes beyond Jerome Powell
December arguments over the firing of an FTC commissioner suggest how the Supreme Court might rule.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday is scheduled to hear arguments over President Donald Trump's attempts to fire a sitting Federal Reserve board member.
#SupremeCourt #FederalReserve #PoliticalIndependence
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The Supreme Court is about to weigh in on the Fed's independence in a case that goes beyond Jerome Powell
December arguments over the firing of an FTC commissioner suggest how the Supreme Court might rule.
#BasicIncome #UniversalIncome #EconomicJustice
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Martin Luther King Jr. was talking about a universal basic income before it was cool
Billionaire tech bros like Sam Altman and Elon Musk like to think they operate on the futuristic fringe.
On at least one subject that is trendy in tech circles, however, they are way late: basic income.
#CopperMining #PebbleMine #EnvironmentalImpact
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The US is facing a copper shortage but a little-known mine in Alaska could hold the solution
An EPA ruling has kept the mine from opening through the last three presidential administrations.
Copper prices are soaring, and supply is expected to badly lag demand in the coming decade, but a small Alaska mine that's been in political limbo for years might hold the key to meeting the voracious appetite for the metal.
#StudentDebt #HigherEducation #FinancialStrain
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Is it time to have kids? Not with $55K in student debt.
Many student-loan borrowers have reported putting off big life decisions due to their high debt loads.
As a first-generation college student, Bostwick, 37, said her parents wanted to ensure she had the opportunities they didn't have, and they believed that earning a college degree would provide her with financial stability.
#AI #DataCenters #BernieSanders
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Bernie Sanders's AI data center pause isn't catching on in Congress yet
Few progressives have lined up behind Sanders's call, but concerns about data centers are growing.
Sen. Bernie Sanders wants a nationwide pause on AI data center construction.
#RuralHealth #HealthcareAccess #HospitalClosures
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Hundreds of America's rural hospitals have disappeared. Maps show closures by state.
Emergency rooms, maternity wards, and intensive care units are vanishing across rural America.
The phenomenon is leaving millions of people without access to medical services.
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FedEx CEO explains why regular humanoid robots can't get the job done
Other companies, like Amazon and GXO, have heavily leaned into humanoid robots in their warehouses.
#Drones #RussiaUkraineWar #MilitaryTechnology
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Russia is trying to build 1,000 of its Iranian-designed Shaheds per day, Ukraine's military chief says
That capability would let Russia launch nearly 5 to 6 times as many Shaheds as it does now.
Russia has plans to more than double production of its Iranian-designed attack drones to 1,000 per day, said Ukrainian Armed Forces' commander in chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
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Ford CEO says making F1 car taught him how to beat China at car game
Designing a Formula 1 engine has helped Ford gain the edge against Chinese cars, Ford's CEO Jim Farley said.
#CounterDrone #MilitaryTechnology #Drones
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No single piece of tech is going to defeat all drone threats, new US counter-drone force commander says
The task force is making it easier and faster for military services and other agencies to use and share counter-drone tech.
#Type1Diabetes #ChronicIllness #Resilience
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I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 2 years ago. It's completely changed the way I travel, but I haven't let it stop me.
The reality was much more challenging, but I won't let this disease rob me of my joy.
It was a bright, sunny day in Tepoztlán, Mexico, when my friends and I trekked to an ancient Aztec temple at the top of Tepozteco Mountain.
#Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #Startups
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My mom encouraged me to put my $50,000 savings on the line. It turned into a company I sold for $22 million.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jaclyn Johnson, founder and chief creative officer at Create & Cultivate.
#AIinEducation #AssessmentReform #OralExams
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NYU professor tested students with AI oral exams, here's what happened next
The experiment comes as universities reassess how to test students fairly in the AI era.
#AIinEducation #AssessmentReform #OralExams
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NYU professor tested students with AI oral exams, here's what happened next
The experiment comes as universities reassess how to test students fairly in the AI era.
The assignments looked brilliant.
#DataLabeling #AI #MachineLearning
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CEO of AI training startup says humans will still be involved in data creation for decades
Data labeling startups continue to hire specialized workers as tech giants seek high-quality data.
Artificial intelligence won't be training AI anytime soon, says the CEO of a data labeling startup.
#DataLabeling #AI #MachineLearning
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CEO of AI training startup says humans will still be involved in data creation for decades
Data labeling startups continue to hire specialized workers as tech giants seek high-quality data.
#RetirementPlanning #TaxDistribution #FinancialAdvice
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Vanguard says millions of elderly retirees are making a critical mistake that could hike their tax bill
Vanguard suggests automating withdrawals and consolidating accounts to avoid missed RMDs.
A substantial number of elderly, retirement-age investors are failing to take required minimum distributions, or RMDs, a new Vanguard report shows.
#RetirementPlanning #TaxDistribution #FinancialAdvice
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Vanguard says millions of elderly retirees are making a critical mistake that could hike their tax bill
Vanguard suggests automating withdrawals and consolidating accounts to avoid missed RMDs.
#StudentLoans #DebtRelief #TaxPolicy
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Student-loan borrowers who make enough payments could get debt relief -- and a big tax bill this year
The Education Department said that borrowers who complete their payments before 2026 would not be taxed.
On January 1, a provision in former President Joe Biden's 2021 American Rescue Plan that made student-loan forgiveness tax-free expired.
#Leadership #Resilience #Empathy
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I had a stroke at 29 and went back to work weeks later. It taught me how to lead through a crisis -- and to give grace to myself and my colleagues
Her experience now shapes her how she leads others, and she continues to give herself grace.
They can happen at any age, and one in five women in the US will experience one.
#CareerChange #Entrepreneurship #MusicIndustry
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I've found success in music, retail, and startups. Here's what I've learned about pivoting successfully.
Edwards says he regularly resets his career goals and is open to new opportunities.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Edwards, 40, the founder of Audoo, who is based in London.
#Friendship #Loyalty #SelfAcceptance
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I stopped being the first to reach out to friends. It made me realize I don't need to be liked by everyone.
Focusing on mutual, loyal friendships led to greater contentment and less fear of rejection.
Ever since I was a little girl, I remember that friendships were a priority for me; I would constantly ask my mom to let me have friends over for playdates and sleepovers.
#IndependentThinking #Parenting #Empowerment
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My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.
Esther's belief in independent thinking is rooted in the death of her baby brother, she says.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Esther Wojcicki, creator of the Parenting TRICK app.
#IndependentThinking #Parenting #Empowerment
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My daughters attended Harvard, Yale, and Stanford; they then became the CEOs of YouTube and 23andMe. Letting them fail helped them grow into leaders.
Esther's belief in independent thinking is rooted in the death of her baby brother, she says.
#Fiber #Nutrition #CholesterolManagement
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A nutritionist who lowered his cholesterol through diet shared 4 simple tips for eating more fiber
Hobson has a 'fiber cupboard' and adds something from it to every meal.
When Rob Hobson, a registered nutritionist based in the UK, found out his cholesterol levels were "really high" in June, he decided to manage them through diet, focusing particularly on increasing his fiber intake.
