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The obsession with the 'hot assassin' reveals a disturbing truth about celebrity culture | Vanessa Friedman
The folk hero status sometimes accorded to those charged with serious crimes means the victims and the violence can be forgotten. From the moment the world saw the smiling, unmasked face of the ...The Guardian - 3h -
The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift
On Monday, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old app developer, in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Online reaction to his apprehension reveals a new form ...Wired - 1d -
Nuclear industry tiptoes toward renaissance
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Nuclear industry tiptoes toward renaissance Step by halting step, the U.S. nuclear industry ...The Hill - 18h -
Obsessed with: Vancouver’s top-quality — and inexpensive — sushi
The city is a sushi-lover’s paradise, and the salmon rolls and sashimi punch well above their priceFinancial Times - 1d -
What declining wine sales mean for California's wine grape industry
Wine sales have been declining for years, as younger generations drink less and wine in particular becomes pricier. The shift is having a major impact on California, where 80% of U.S. wine grapes ...CBS News - 1d -
Inside Salt Lake City's booming banking industry
CNBC takes viewers on a deep dive into Salt Lake City's booming industrial banking sector.CNBC - 2d -
Omnicom to Acquire Interpublic in Deal That Will Reshape Advertising Industry
The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that the companies were in advanced merger talks.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Crypto industry prepares for Trump's second term
The crypto companies that invested in the 2024 elections are hoping to win big returns on their investment as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office. Axio's crypto ...CBS News - 3d -
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Hit by blackouts Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump
Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.BBC News - 3d -
Crypto industry flexed its political muscles in 2024 election
The price of Bitcoin hit record highs after President-elect Donald Trump's win. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains why the crypto industry poured millions into super-PACs ahead of the election.CBS News - 3d -
Crypto industry spent big during the election. How it might impact Washington.
Crypto companies contributed a third of all direct corporate contributions to super PACs this election, supporting dozens of candidates.CBS News - 3d -
Advertising Firms Omnicom and Interpublic Nearing Merger That Would Reshape Industry
A deal would create the world’s largest advertising company, with net revenue of more than $20 billion, topping WPP’s $15.1 billion.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Marrakech festival spotlights tensions animating Morocco's movie industry
Each year, celebrities descend on Morocco to attend the Marrakech International Film Festival, enjoy warm weather, luxurious resorts and laud the power of cinemaABC News - 4d -
Tarot, tarantulas and TikTok: exploring our long obsession with predicting the future
A new exhibition at Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries examines the enduring appeal of divination. In Cameroon, the Mambila people practise a specific form of divination that will have arachnophobes ...The Guardian - 5d -
CEO killing surfaces anger aimed at health insurance industry
While investigators haven't locked down a motive for the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the killing has triggered a wave of anger and criticism on social media. Much of it ...CBS News - 5d -
The Crypto Industry Hails David Sacks, Its New ‘Czar’
David Sacks, a member of the infamous “PayPal Mafia,” will lead a group of advisers tasked with steering AI and crypto policy under the Trump administration.Wired - 5d -
UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder sparks online outrage at health insurance industry
While the motive for the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder remains unknown, online reactions reveal deep frustrations with the health insurance industry, including from doctors.CBS News - 6d -
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After UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Americans Express Frustration With Health Insurance Industry
The shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive in Manhattan has unleashed Americans’ frustrations with an industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.The New York Times - 6d -
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The Memo: Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO uncorks anger at insurance industry
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street is the latest moment to shine a light on the tensions roiling American life. On social media in particular, some users ...The Hill - 6d -
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Meet the industry insider who curates art for shows on Netflix and beyond
Yvonne Force Villareal is an arts entrepreneur who has licensed big-name work for shows like "Billions" and for real estate and public art projects.CNBC - 6d -
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Bernie Sanders says RFK Jr. "exactly correct" about food industry
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont spoke to CBS News on Thursday about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Sanders ...CBS News - 6d -
Yuval Sharon to step down as artistic director of the Industry opera company
Visionary opera leader Yuval Sharon will step down as co-artistic director of the Industry, the groundbreaking L.A. company he established a decade ago.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
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The UC Berkeley Project That Is the AI Industry's Obsession
Chatbot Arena ranks the world’s best AI models on a leaderboard based on user voting in head-to-head competitions between bots.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry
AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Why Brussels hopes cracking down on China will also save EU industry
Also in this newsletter: Is EU drug policy fair to poorer states?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Exceeds Industry Estimates
An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump to Rescind Staffing Mandate
A Biden administration rule that imposed minimum rules on nursing levels may not survive, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Europe must make a choice on the steel industry
There is considerable investment into the green transition waiting to be activated, once policy clarity is achievedFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Monsters obsessed him as a child. Now Robert Eggers is about to unleash his own 'Nosferatu'
Remaking the immortal silent horror classic, the director of "The Witch" and "The Lighthouse" is finally ready to share his longtime passion project.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Design nerds are obsessed with Architectural Pottery. A new Pomona exhibition and book show why
The American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona showcases more than 200 examples of the original midcentury pottery that inspired a million knockoffs.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Why Europe's Vaunted Car Industry Is in Crisis
Europe’s carmakers used to rule the world but now they are fighting battles at home and abroad.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
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U.S. announces new export controls on China's chip industry
The United States on Monday launched its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies.NBC News - Dec. 3
