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Prediction markets aren’t sure whether California Gov. Gavin Newsom can stop the state’s proposed billionaire tax.Newsom previously vowed to fight California’s so-called billionaire tax before it reached the ballot. His efforts are down to the wire, as there is a June 25 deadline to certify whether the proposal will be…
As the New York Knicks prepared for what would become a championship run, owner James Dolan had a message for the players: Winning would require buy-in from everyone at home.The remarks came during an April 3 speech that was made public on Monday, when it was released on “The Roommates…
Ukrainian soldiers fighting since early 2022 could begin returning to civilian life by this year, even as the war continues, said Ukraine’s defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov.Kyiv hopes to start discharging its longest-serving troops by late autumn of 2026, Fedorov told local TV news outlet TSN on Wednesday.”There will be two…
Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chair made clear that he wants to update how the central bank operates and communicates, SoFi chief market strategist Liz Thomas wrote, pointing to his new task forces and a shorter policy statement that dropped forward guidance.”While this gives the market less to react to,…
Noam Shazeer, a co-lead at Gemini and the founder of Character.AI is leaving Google to join OpenAI in the latest AI talent war move.In an X post on Wednesday, Shazeer announced his departure and said he looks forward to working with the “exceptional team” at the ChatGPT maker.”It was a…
Not only do their large clay cliffs offer jaw-dropping views, but visitors can walk 141 steps down from the top of the bluffs to a secluded beach perfect for swimming. There’s no better way to spend a hot day.Wherever my travels take me on the island, I know I can…
Although I try to fly carry-on-only wherever possible, I do occasionally check bags — and I did so on this trip since my packing list was so extensive.Getting up to two complimentary checked bags with my ticket was a nice perk, since I usually have to pay extra to bring…
If you’ve been eyeing a new iPhone, MacBook, or iPad, waiting to buy one could get more expensive.The culprit isn’t tariffs or flashy new features. It’s memory.CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal in an exclusive interview published on Wednesday that Apple could raise prices on some of its…
Womp, womp. Debbie Downer is back. And she’s talking about AI.On Sunday, Rachel Dratch — the “SNL” alum currently starring in Broadway’s “Rocky Horror Show” revival— gave a commencement speech to graduates at Dartmouth College.Like many commencement speakers this season, Dratch brought up the impact of AI on careers. Unlike…
Jeff Bezos predicts AI will do the opposite of what most people fear.Speaking at the VivaTech conference in Paris on Wednesday, the Amazon founder pushed back on growing fears that AI will eliminate large numbers of jobs. Instead, he said that the technology will unlock new opportunities and increase demand…
