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Wait, When Did the Schlubs of Silicon Valley Learn to Dress?
Tech moguls trade hoodies for conventional style amid fresh scrutiny of the industry; dressing down “is so played out.”The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Silicon Valley’s ‘Oppenheimer’ found lucrative trade in AI weapons
Anduril Industries’ Palmer Luckey is leading the start-ups infiltrating the US government’s war machineFinancial Times - Business -
The Most Famous Cowboy Hat in the World Right Now
Beyoncé, Shania Twain, Kevin Costner and many reality TV regulars are loyal customers of Kemo Sabe hats. The shop in Aspen can’t believe its luck.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
AI risk management startup ValidMind raises $8.1M to help banks comply with regulations
ValidMind, a regulatory compliance platform for AI risk management at banks, raises $8.1 million in seed funding to automate model validation and documentation.VentureBeat - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
99 of the world’s 100 most polluted cities are in Asia: report
Yahoo News - World -
Inside the Creation of DBRX, the World's Most Powerful Open Source AI Model
Startup Databricks just released DBRX, the most powerful open source large language model yet—eclipsing Meta’s Llama 2.Wired - Tech -
Ethiopia's biggest bank says it has recouped most of the cash lost during a system glitch
Ethiopia’s biggest bank says it has recouped nearly 80% of the cash it lost during a system glitch that allowed customers to take out more money than they had in their accountsABC News - World -
NBA Western Conference All-In Index: What teams are most in trouble if they fall short in the playoffs?
Almost every team in the West is pushing to win right nowCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Review: 'Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World' is media satire at its most darkly funny
Romanian writer-director Radu Jude continues a career-long project of dissecting of the compromises of today's corporate world, in which dignity is impossible.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Most Americans in new survey say another world war likely in next 5-10 years
Most Americans say that there will be another world war in the next five to 10 years, according to a new YouGov survey. Around 61 percent of Americans in the survey said it is either “[v]ery likely” or “[s]omewhat likely” that another world war ...The Hill - Politics -
The Lone Volcano in California’s Central Valley
Often called “the world’s smallest mountain range,” the Sutter Buttes are an unlikely and beloved landmark in one of the flattest parts of the state.The New York Times - Top stories - California -
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
China will lift tariffs on imports of Australian wine after more than three years, testing the appetite of producers to return to one of the world's most lucrative markets.
China will lift tariffs on imports of Australian wine after more than three years, testing the appetite of producers to return to one of the world’s most lucrative markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
U.S. stocks retreated for a second straight session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both losing 0.3% and the Dow industrials falling 0.4%.
U.S. stocks retreated for a second straight session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both losing 0.3% and the Dow industrials falling 0.4%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How the man in the iron lung lived life to the full
He spent 72 years using an iron lung machine to breathe after surviving polio as a child.BBC News - Top stories -
Supreme Court Appears Unlikely to Upend Abortion-Pill Access
The case was the first major abortion issue to reach the Supreme Court after it overruled Roe v. Wade two years ago.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Upends Traffic Around I-695
The collapse severs the southern stretch of Interstate 695, a critical portion of the Baltimore Beltway that runs through the areas around the port.The New York Times - Top stories -
8 Best Lubes (2024): Water-Based, Silicone, and Dispensers
For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it at bay.Wired - Tech -
M&A Gathers Steam for Biotech Startups
Mergers and acquisitions of venture-backed drug developers are starting to rebound following a relatively slow period in 2023, brightening the outlook for venture capitalists seeking to cash out of biotechnology investments.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Weary of rebuilding, residents of German valley feel flat post floods
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
Stardew Valley’s 1.6 Update Is Out—Here’s Some of the Biggest Changes (2024)
The popular farming game’s major update includes a new farm type, new events, and a massive multiplayer option.Wired - Tech -
FDA approves Merck's drug for rare, deadly lung condition
The approval is a win for Merck, which is working to diversify its revenue stream as its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda nears a loss of market exclusivity.CNBC - Business - FDA -
Redefining Your Banking Relationship
Banking is a partnership, not a transaction. And it can help Black women overcome systemic financial hurdles.Inc. - Business -
A turning point in central banking
Last week’s monetary policy moves mark a shift away from strict inflation targetingFinancial Times - World -
Can This American Startup Help End Starvation in Gaza?
The U.S. plan to build a temporary pier to deliver food to Palestinians is a case of fighting the last war. We need to employ new thinking and new technologies to reduce human suffering.Inc. - Business -
Amazon Invests $2.75 Billion More in AI Startup Anthropic
The tech giant’s total stake has grown to $4 billion, its largest investment in another company.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Amazon -
Barclays bank payments restored after outage
The bank has apologised as some customers experienced issues with payments into and out of accounts.BBC News - Top stories -
Paul Alexander, Polio Survivor Who Lived in Iron Lung for 72 Years, Dies age 78
Paul Alexander, who died at 78, was paralyzed with polio at age 6 and relied on the machine to breathe. Still, he was able to earn a law degree, write a book and, late in life, build a following on TikTok.The New York Times - Health -
This Startup Promised to Help Fashion Go Green. Brands Didn't Want to Pay for It.
Many clothing brands say environmentally friendly materials are key to their future, but uptake has been sluggish.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This Startup Promised to Help Fashion Go Green. Brands Didn't Want to Pay for It.
Many clothing brands say environmentally friendly materials are key to their future, but uptake has been sluggish.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Amazon pours an additional $2.75 billion into AI startup Anthropic
Amazon says it is pouring an additional $2.75 billion into Anthropic, bringing its total investment in the artificial intelligence startup to $4 billionABC News - Tech - Amazon -
Amazon.com said it invested an additional $2.75 billion in the artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic.
Amazon.com said it invested an additional $2.75 billion in the artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cat-GPT Proves That There’s a Glimmer of Hope for Every Startup Founder and Entrepreneur
Sometimes building a product that's fun can be the most direct route to the next viral sensation. Try it and see what happens.Inc. - Business -
Amazon Adds an Additional $2.75 Billion to Stake in AI Startup Anthropic
The online retail giant is betting on an upstart firm to help power its path to an AI future.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Video: Why Consumer Confidence Is Falling
The WSJ’s Dion Rabouin breaks down the latest conference board data and what consumers are saying about the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Minnesota Timberwolves Sale Takes Dramatic Turn
A group led by entrepreneur Marc Lore and retired ballplayer Alex Rodriguez had been in line to buy the NBA franchise. Then the current owner spiked the deal.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fed Rate Outlook Looks Just Right for Banks
Banks look forward to relief on deposit costs but have no desire to go back to zero rates.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Beware of 'bank jugging' this tax season, police warn
Police are warning the public about "bank jugging" this tax season.The Hill - Politics -
Australia bank CEOs call for a fix to housing shortage
Yahoo News - World - Australia