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LIRR is set to resume service at midday after cutting a deal to end the strike

New York’s Long Island Rail Road plans to resume service at noon on Tuesday after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached a deal with union leaders. Loading audio narration… “Tonight, the @MTA eached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while protecting riders and taxpayers,”…

Smart people react to Google and Blackstone teaming up on an AI company

Gilles Drieu, the chief technology officer at ADT and a former engineering leader at Google, said Google and Blackstone’s new TPU-based AI cloud reflects several major shifts underway in the AI infrastructure market.In an X post, he said that hyperscalers are beginning to commercialize their proprietary chips outside their own…

Here are 3 tips for eating more fiber from a plant-based cardiologist

Fiber has a bit of a reputation problem. Gas, bloating, constipation —Dr. Danielle Belardo has heard it all at her cardiology practice in Los Angeles. Loading audio narration… She says getting more fiber into your diet doesn’t have to be painful, time-consuming, or expensive, if you know the right hacks.…

Meta is rolling out its mega-layoffs around the clock

As Meta prepares to cut 10% of its workforce on Wednesday, it’s trying to provide some clarity to employees who are stuck in layoff limbo. Loading audio narration… Meta HR chief Janelle Gale posted a memo on Monday to an employee resource group outlining what employees should expect on Wednesday,…

Why an Early Backer of OpenAI and Anthropic Is Now Betting on Wellness

Bradley Horowitz, through his venture firm, Wisdom Ventures, wrote early checks to OpenAI in 2023 and to Anthropic in 2024. He’s also backed Cerebras, Slack, ScaleAI and many others. That track record has landed him – once again – on Business Insider’s Seed 100, a list that recognizes top investors.…