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Mark Cuban said startup founders would leave under a proposed wealth tax. The founders themselves are split.California will vote on its statewide “billionaire tax” in November. In an X response to Rep. Ro Khanna, Cuban said the tax would adversely affect founders, who may be billionaires in stock but lack…
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.comIf you have enrolled in Medicare or will soon, you probably know the basics of what it covers. But how much do you know about all the lesser-known benefits that are included with Medicare health insurance coverage? They aren’t exactly free, because the Medicare program itself…
Jensen Huang's Nvidia ranks among SpaceX's largest shareholders.Philip FONG / AFP via Getty ImagesSeveral of SpaceX’s biggest investors have made themselves known.The biggest backers of Elon Musk’s company include Alphabet, Nvidia, and Saudi Arabia.Companies tied to Peter Thiel and Ron Baron are also on the list.Some of SpaceX’s biggest shareholders…
Walmart shoppers are getting lower prices as the retail giant invests its $2.9 billion tariff refund.The company said Thursday it was fulfilling the promise made in May, when it first disclosed the estimated refund amount, to direct the bulk of the money into price cuts and customer experience improvements.”Customers are…
As summer’s end nears, many young adults — and their soon-to-be-empty-nester parents — are starting to pack up suitcases and buy dorm furniture as they prepare to move away for college.Whether they’re looking for specialized degree programs, school prestige, affordable tuition, broader networking opportunities, or a more distinctive campus experience,…
My husband, toddler, and I all love Costco's snack selection.Allison LauAs a Costco executive member, I visit the store regularly to stock up on snacks.The store has great deals on many of my toddler’s favorites, including yogurt-coated strawberries.I also always buy WildRoots trail mix, bananas, and potato chips.Lately, I feel…
As often happens in the early buildout of a new technology, a fierce argument is raging about whether the AI spending boom is a rational investment or a speculative bubble.The answer, very likely, is… both.AI will radically change the economy and society — just as the internet, computers, cars, trains,…
“Same, same.” That’s all I have to say when I stop by my neighborhood street vendor. The woman running it already knows my order: pad krapow, a spicy Thai basil stir-fry, topped with a fried egg.Over the months, she’s gradually nudged up the spice level, and I’ve grown to love…
Mark Cuban went on a healthcare posting spree on X on Wednesday, pushing back on predictions that AI will replace medics and saying that doctors should be helping patients use AI in their treatment.Across a flurry of posts, the billionaire entrepreneur argued that AI cannot replicate doctors’ real-time observation, communication,…
This story is based on an interview with Amy Leautu, 56, of Bellevue, Washington, an HR analyst for a 911 call center. It has been edited for length and clarity.Almost every weekday evening after work, my husband, Dominic, 57, and I meet a bunch of neighbors in the bar of…
