Category: Business Insider
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Last year, Walmart’s CEO earned 976 times more than the median employee.
– Walmart CEO Doug McMillon received total compensation of $26.9 million in the last fiscal year – The median compensation for Walmart associates was $27,642 – Since 2009, McMillon has received a combined $136 million for his work as a Walmart executive Walmart CEO Doug McMillon received a total compensation of $26.9 million in the…
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Feds launch investigation into Tesla Autopilot recall following continued crashes.
– Feds investigating if Tesla’s 2023 Autopilot recall was effective – Tesla recalled 2 million Autopilot-equipped vehicles with a software update last year – Prior report found Autopilot was connected to hundreds of crashes before the recall The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently investigating whether Tesla’s 2023 Autopilot recall was successful. In December,…
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How I Decided on the Perfect College: A Comparison of Duke, Columbia, and Yale
– Accepted into Duke, Columbia, and Yale – Chose Yale after eliminating Columbia and a coin flip between Duke and Yale – Realized that the choice of school didn’t matter as much as initially thought and is happy with the decision to attend Yale The author was accepted into Duke, Columbia, and Yale and had…
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Catholic Priest Stripped of Title for Being AI
1. Catholic advocacy group created an AI chatbot claiming to be a priest and take confession. 2. Futurism reached out to the group, resulting in the “Father Justin” chatbot being demoted to just a guy. 3. The Catholic Answers group addressed the controversy and clarified that “Father Justin” was never a real priest. Catholic Answers,…
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A NATO Member State is Withholding Patriots from Ukraine, Citing its Own Need for Them
– Greece refuses to hand over Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine due to the need to protect its own airspace – Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the prime minister of Greece, stated that defense systems crucial for deterrence capabilities will not be provided to Ukraine – Ukraine is in desperate need of air defenses to counter Russian attacks,…
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Pecker Reveals Trump Was More Concerned About Campaign Than Family During Scandals
– Key “catch-and-kill” witness testified for third day in Trump’s NY hush-money trial – Ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker described scrambling to bury Trump’s secrets – Trump feared for voters, not family, when faced with sex scandals from porn star and Playboy Bunny, Pecker told jurors Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified for a…
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What Is the Future of the Monarchy After King Charles’s Death?
1. Operation Menai Bridge is a secret plan related to King Charles’ death. 2. Details of the plan are tightly guarded. 3. His passing will trigger immediate changes in both the monarchy and the UK. Operation Menai Bridge is a top-secret plan related to King Charles’ death. The details of the plan are closely held,…
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Supreme Court Listens to Trump’s Case for Immunity
– Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to grant Trump legal immunity – Special counsel argues Trump’s actions to overturn 2020 election weren’t protected – Trump’s lawyer argued that even ordering military to assassinate a political rival could be considered an official act The US Supreme Court recently heard arguments regarding former President Donald Trump’s…
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Manufacturing Boom Puts Pressure on US Plastic Reduction Efforts
1. World leaders are meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, to negotiate a global treaty to end plastic pollution. 2. The US is seen as a key player in negotiations due to its role as a major exporter of oil and gas, key components in plastic production. 3. Major disagreements exist over how to address the global…
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Job Market Weakens as June Layoffs Increase
– Citi economist Veronica Clark predicts a rate cut from the Fed in June to support a weakening labor market – Signs of weakening in the job market can be seen in sectors like manufacturing – The Fed has raised interest rates over the past two years, leading to a risk of a recession, and…