Category: Business Insider
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Trial for Trump’s Hush-Money Scandal Reveals Falsified Documents as Key Evidence
– The trial focused on the 34 business records at the center of the case – Prosecutors allege Trump falsified records to cover up reimbursements to Michael Cohen – Longtime Trump Organization employees testified about the handling of reimbursements Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan is centered around 34 documents that prosecutors allege were falsified…
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Social Security Benefits Expected to Deplete in 11 Years: Trustee Report
1. Full Social Security benefits expected to run out in 2035, a year later than previously expected 2. 83% of benefits will be available after 2035, if no action is taken by Congress 3. Many retirees rely on Social Security and are worried about potential changes to the program that could affect their financial security…
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Reports suggest Hamas has agreed to a cease-fire deal.
– Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Qatar and Egypt – Previous proposals included the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners – An Israeli official expressed concerns about the terms of the ceasefire plan and called it a “ruse” Hamas has reportedly agreed to a ceasefire proposal from Qatar and Egypt, but the…
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Ukrainian Drone Boat Evades Enemy Fire and Destroys Russian Vessel in Black Sea
– Ukraine’s exploding drone boats are targeting smaller, high-speed vessels in the Black Sea after Russia moved its larger warships away. – Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian military speedboat using a Magura V5 naval drone. – Russia has attempted to defend against the drone attacks with added protections in port and increased combat air patrols,…
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Tesla Continues Layoffs with Fourth Consecutive Week of Notices
– Elon Musk continues to implement layoffs at Tesla, with employees receiving notices for the fourth straight week – Workers at Tesla are feeling on edge and looking for opportunities outside of the company due to the ongoing job cuts – At least six executives have left Tesla over the past month as the company…
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A Product Manager Compares and Contrasts Two Companies
– Compensation structures differ in terms of RSU distribution between Meta and Google – Meta is more aggressive in pursuing new projects compared to Google – Meta has a culture that welcomes dissent and encourages free expression, while Google is more reserved and less confrontational The Meta product manager who also worked at Google shared…
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Founder of ElevenLabs AI Proposes Solution for Combatting Audio Deepfakes
1. Companies like ElevenLabs are using AI to generate convincing audio clips, but are facing challenges in regulating deepfakes to prevent abuse. 2. Lawmakers and experts are concerned about the potential for dangerous misuse of AI voice technology, such as in supercharged phone scams and generating offensive deepfakes. 3. ElevenLabs CEO believes in the positive…
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Soldiers Found Guilty of More Than 100 Murders Upon Their Return Home
– Russian military personnel convicted of 116 murders in 2023 – High number of homicides attributed to enduring war-related mental health issues – Russia recruiting female convicts to replenish its troops in Ukraine. In 2023, Russian military personnel were convicted of 116 murders, indicating the lasting impact of conditions like PTSD and desensitization to violence…
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Disney World Theme Parks Transforming into Remote Working Hubs
– More people are choosing to work remotely from Disney World theme parks, especially since the parks reopened after the pandemic. – Writers, techies, and social media workers are among those working remotely from Orlando. – Workers are using social media platforms to share tips on the best spots to work from and how to…
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Hedge Funds’ Rising Stars
– Austrian company exploring possibility of submersible superyacht – Wall Street reacts positively to job market slowdown – High-earners facing challenges in the job market, divided between blue-collar boom and white-collar recession An Austrian company is considering the possibility of a submersible superyacht, which sounds like something out of a movie. Despite this, they claim…