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Tech CEO allegedly defrauded investors lured by AI of $40 million, feds say
The nate app was not powered by advanced AI technology at all, but by human workers, according to the indictment.CBS News - 3d -
Bears agree to a $40 million, 3-year extension with DB Kyler Gordon, AP source says
The Chicago Bears have agreed to a $40 million, three-year contract extension with cornerback Kyler Gordon, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The 25-year-old Gordon is ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
CEOs Are Telling Their Employees to Embrace AI–or Become Irrelevant
Shopify’s Toby Lütke and Fiverr’s Micha Kaufman told their workforces that understanding AI tools is more critical to their careers, and survival, than ever before.Inc. - 6d -
Bears reportedly sign cornerback Kyler Gordon to a 3-year, $40 million contract extension
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears appear to have locked up one of their defensive centerpieces. The Bears have reportedly signed cornerback Kyler Gordon to a three-year, $40 million contract extension, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Where Were Big Tech’s CEOs on Tariffs?
Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech leaders refrained from making public statements while their companies collectively lost trillions. Their silence was both deafening and strategic.Wired - 5d -
At least 40 people killed by gunman in Nigeria, the country's president says
Nigeria’s president says that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest ...ABC News - 1d -
Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.
With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.The New York Times - 3d -
This Expert Says You May Be Overlooking Serious Legal Issues From Using AI at Your Company
As businesses jump on the AI bandwagon, many are underestimating the ‘true’ cost of using generative AI tools.Inc. - 2d -
Man allegedly held captive by stepmother in Connecticut releases first public statement
In his first public statement, the man allegedly held captive in his home for over 20 years by his stepmother says he's been getting stronger as he begins the process of reclaiming his life.The Hill - 1d -
Tariffs won’t boost U.S. manufacturing — tax cuts will, Johnson & Johnson CEO says
For medical-technology and pharmaceuticals manufacturing, “the most effective answer is not tariffs but tax policy,” Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato said.MarketWatch - 1d -
Topgolf founders tap investors for high-tech version of game of pool
Twins behind ‘gamified’ golfing chain sold for $2.1bn raise funds from backers including Blackstone’s David BlitzerFinancial Times - 2d -
‘I became like a slave’: why 43 women are suing the secretive Opus Dei Catholic group in Argentina
Lured by promises of an education but allegedly trapped in servitude and self-mortification, the former members are suing the ultra-conservative organisation over their ‘exploitation and abuse’. ...The Guardian - 2d -
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Trump
US president says products given reprieve will fall under separate regimeFinancial Times - 2d -
Tokenization of the market, from stocks to bonds to real estate is coming, says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, if we can solve one problem
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thinks tokenization of stock and bond markets will revolutionize financial ownership and investing, but there's a security challenge.CNBC - 4d -
Source: Bears make Gordon highest-paid slot CB
Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon agreed to a three-year, $40 million extension with $31.25 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.ESPN - 2d -
Nasdaq set to lead Dow, S&P 500 higher on tech tariff pause amid mixed signals
Nasdaq-100 futures indicated tech stocks would lead U.S. stocks higher as a new week of trading got under way Sunday night, though investors noted confusion remained after mixed signals from the ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Meta says it will resume AI training with public content from European users
Social media company Meta says that it will start using publicly available content from European users to train its artificial intelligence models, resuming work put on hold last year after privacy ...ABC News - 2d -
NFL world reacts to the Bears extending CB Kyler Gordon
The Bears are extending cornerback Kyler Gordon for three years and up to $40 million. Here is how social media reacted to the news.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sells $32 million of his company’s stock
The stock sale is part of a previously-disclosed 10b5-1(c) trading plan filed with regulators.MarketWatch - 23h -
UK start-ups consider switch to US as funding falls to post-pandemic low
Leading British tech groups explore moving headquarters in effort to tap deep-pocketed American investorsFinancial Times - 3d -
AI praise-giving tool promises ‘authentic’ insights
Irish company Workhuman says new technology can help workers feel more valuedFinancial Times - 3d -
Microsoft’s Recall AI Tool Is Making an Unwelcome Return
Microsoft held off on releasing the privacy-unfriendly feature after a swell of pushback last year. Now it’s trying again, with a few improvements that skeptics say still aren't enough.Wired - 1d -
Trump donors eye potential bonanza if US succeeds with Greenland land-grab
Ethical doubts over role of campaign backers and investors with financial ties to president worth hundreds of millions. Some of Donald Trump ’s biggest campaign donors and investors, who ...The Guardian - 1d -
Here Comes the Sun: Warren Buffett and more
Investor Warren Buffett sits down with Norah O'Donnell to discuss "Becoming Katharine Graham," the documentary highlighting his late friend's career as CEO of The Washington Post. Then, Lee Cowan ...CBS News - 3d -
Investor who predicted the 2008 financial crisis says he's 'worried about something worse than a recession'
Ray Dalio, the founder of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, said he is "worried about something worse than a recession" if President Donald Trump does not properly handle tariffs and other ...NBC News - 3d -
Like defense, Goldman says ESG investors should bring oil and gas stocks in from the cold
Tobacco giants, fossil fuel companies and weapons makers have typically been among those to have been excluded from sustainable portfolios.CNBC - 2d -
Italy sends rejected migrants to detention centers in Albania
Italian authorities say 40 migrants with no permission to remain on Italian soil are being transferred from Italy to AlbaniaABC News - 5d -
Dollar bearishness reaches highest level since 2006, says survey
Investors expect greenback to depreciate over next 12 months, according to BofA researchFinancial Times - 1d -
One-on-one with CEO of Frontier Airlines
NBC News’ Hallie Jackson speaks with the CEO of Frontier Airlines about why he's optimistic about the future of domestic air travel.NBC News - 2d -
Trump says 5 more law firms will provide $600 million total in free legal work for causes he supports
Trump said all five firms also agreed not to "engage in illegal DEI discrimination and preferences" and commit to "Merit-Based Hiring" as part of the deals.CNBC - 5d -
Teen allegedly killed parents in plot to assassinate Trump: FBI
Nikita Casap, 17, allegedly killed his parents to "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government.ABC News - 2d -
Man arrested after allegedly threatening Tulsi Gabbard and her husband
A man is facing a federal charge after allegedly threatening to kill Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her husband, the Justice Department announced Monday.NBC News - 1d -
NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy dies at 24 amid fatal car crash charges
Receiver had allegedly caused death in December crash Authorities say player apparently took own life Lawyer says he believes charges will be declined Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was ...The Guardian - 3d -
It’s Time Software Incident Response Entered the AI Era
For development teams, agentic AI can dramatically speed up the race to pinpoint and fix the problems causing outages.Inc. - 1d -
Maryland athletic director search: 4 candidates identified, sources say
Turnkey, the search firm that the University of Maryland hired for its athletic director opening, has identified Air Force athletic director Nathan Pine, Georgia Tech athletic director J Batt, ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Leaked Scale AI Dashboard Offers New Details Into Projects for Meta, Google, and X.ai
Meta’s AI-powered characters, human reasoning, ‘harmful themes,’ and the Polish elections are categories AI developers are exploring with the help of the industry’s foremost data-labeler.Inc. - 1d -
Frontier CEO is 'optimistic' about tourism industry despite economic uncertainty
Despite a downturn in foreign tourism and broader economic uncertainty, Frontier CEO Barry Biffle remains optimistic about the budget airline’s future.NBC News - 2d -
US Dollar Keeps Falling as Trump’s Tariffs Rattle Investors
President Trump’s tariff blitz has rattled investors and shaken their faith in one of the most reliable and ubiquitous assets in the world economy.The New York Times - 1d -
Jude Bellingham targets remontada on ‘night that’s made for Real Madrid’
The Englishman says confidence within the squad of a Champions League comeback against Arsenal is ‘infectious’. Remontada, remontada, remontada . . “Honestly, I’ve heard it about a million times ...The Guardian - 1d -
New York jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused writer and director Toback of sexual abuse
Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over a 35-year span say they have been awarded $1.68 billion from a New York juryABC News - 6d