Category: Business Insider

– The Burj Al Babas is an abandoned ghost town in Turkey with Disneyland-like castles – Construction of the luxury community began in 2014 and cost $200 million – When Turkey’s economy declined, the project halted and now 587 castles remain empty The Burj Al Babas is an abandoned ghost town located in Turkey, which…

1. Apple shares rose over 4% after news of revamping Macs with AI-focused chip 2. Apple facing challenges with antitrust issues and declining China sales 3. Investors eagerly awaiting details on Apple’s future AI plans, with hopes for positive developments at WWDC event in June. Apple’s investors and fans are eagerly looking to AI to…

– Taylor Swift’s catalog returned to TikTok despite a feud with her label Universal Music Group – Her return to TikTok comes before the release of her new album, showing the importance of the app for promoting new music – Swift’s ability to negotiate her own terms with TikTok highlights the importance for artists to…

1. Silicon Valley struggles to envision a post-smartphone future as sales for smartphones continue to rise. 2. Companies like Humane are attempting to create alternatives with wearable technology, such as an AI-enabled pin. 3. Reviews of Humane’s AI Pin reveal major flaws, indicating that smartphones will likely remain essential for the foreseeable future. Despite the…

– Some progressives want Sonia Sotomayor to consider retiring from the Supreme Court to avoid a repeat of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s situation – Elected Democrats in Congress, including progressives, have not joined the calls for Sotomayor’s retirement – The arguments for Sotomayor’s retirement are based on speculation about her health, despite little indication that she…

– 13-year-old Helen Carlton-Smith helped excavate a Roman settlement near Hertfordshire, England, uncovering gold coins and mosaics – Carlton-Smith’s participation was overseen by archaeologist Tessa Verney Wheeler, who instructed and trained many women archaeologists at the site – Many women who worked at the Verulamium Excavation, including Carlton-Smith, went on to have successful careers in…

– President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted a state dinner for the prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, and his wife. – Cherry blossoms were a prominent theme in the decor, menu, and guests’ outfits. – High-profile guests included Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Robert De Niro, and the Clintons. President Joe Biden…

1. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens to call a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. 2. Some figures in Donald Trump’s orbit find Greene’s actions unhelpful. 3. Greene’s ouster threat could unintentionally make House passage of Ukraine aid more likely. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to call a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson,…

– Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan sentenced to death in Vietnam – Found guilty of embezzlement, bribery, and violating banking rules – Embezzled more than $12 billion, about 3% of Vietnam’s 2022 GDP. Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan of Vietnam was sentenced to death after being found guilty of embezzlement, bribery, and violating…

1. FCC requires internet providers to provide breakdown of costs, fees, and speeds in “nutrition facts” style labels. 2. Labels must be displayed at all points of sale for providers with more than 100,000 customers. 3. Labels include detailed information such as introductory rates, data allowances, contract length, and must be available to both new…