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☆ GOP-run states are warning that they could keep Biden off the ballot
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementOhio and Alabama — both GOP-run states — are saying they might not allow Biden on the ballot this November. Mike DeWine, has also flagged that the Democratic convention is happening after Ohio's own August 7 deadline. Like Alabama, Ohio requires political parties to give their official nominations before the deadline if they want to appear on the ballot. "Joe Biden will be on the ballot in all 50 states," a spokesperson for the Biden campaign said in a statement shared with BI. AdvertisementWhile Alabama is a deep-red state, Ohio is much more competitive, though it has trended more Republican-leaning in recent years.

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☆ Internet providers have to start using this 'nutrition facts' label that breaks down fees
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"Nutrition facts" style labels for internet plans are finally a reality. As of Wednesday, the FCC now requires internet providers to break down costs and services for customers. That includes companies that provide both home, or fixed, internet services, as well as mobile broadband. AdvertisementAnd the labels aren't just designed for new customers — internet service providers must also make them available to current customers in their online account portals and provide the label when a customer asks for it. "The labels are modeled after the FDA nutrition labels and are intended to help consumers comparison shop for the internet service plan that will best meet their needs and budget."

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☆ Microsoft is about to pump billions more into AI data centers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Microsoft plans to invest $2.9 billion in AI data centers in Japan by 2025, according to reports. In November, Microsoft announced it'd spend roughly $3 billion on AI data centers in the UK. AdvertisementMicrosoft is investing some serious capital in new AI data centers, and Japan is the latest country to benefit. The tech giant plans to pour $2.9 billion into AI data centers in Japan by 2025, according to reports in Reuters and Nikkei Asia. As part of its investment — the company's largest ever in Japan — Microsoft will place advanced AI semiconductors in two of Japan's existing data centers, Nikkei Asia reported.

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☆ Arizona's abortion ban from 1864 — which would jail doctors for years — reinstated
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Arizona's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a near-total abortion ban from 1864 can be enforced. AdvertisementThe ban would jail anyone who provides an abortion or helps someone get an abortion and makes Arizona the latest state to effectively ban the procedure — including in cases of rape or incest. The 160-year-old ban was passed before Arizona became a state. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.

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But J&J's drug is walking away with a notable edge over its rival. They add more options to a growing arsenal of treatments that have helped improve outcomes for people with multiple myeloma. But the new approvals also give J&J's therapy, which was developed with Legend Biotech, a clear advantage over Bristol Myers's drug. J&J's drug has gradually gained ground over Abecma in the CAR-T market for multiple myeloma, even though it first entered the market a year later. With the new approval on Friday, Jefferies' Shi expects J&J's drug to win the majority of that market share.

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☆ A Historian Makes Peace With Her Own History
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Joanne Kaufman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

After Doris Kearns Goodwin’s husband died nearly six years ago, the couple’s home, a 19th-century farmhouse in Concord, Mass., no longer felt right. “We were there for 20 years,” said Ms. Kearns Goodwin, 81, the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian whose new book, “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s,” will be published April 16. “It was a house we had loved, and a house that in many ways we had built together,” she continued, referring to assorted refinements, including the three-car garage that became a library and the addition of a tower inspired by her husband’s fascination with Galileo.

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☆ Uber Eats is joining the ranks of apps that want to be just like TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Uber Eats is experimenting with short-form videos. TechCrunch first reported the new feature on Monday in an exclusive interview with Uber Eats' Senior Director of Product, Awaneesh Verma. AdvertisementThe video snippets, which merchants will have the option to provide to Uber Eats, will appear in a feed on the app's home screen as well as in carousels throughout the app, Uber Eats said. AdvertisementAnd because the videos aren't advertisements, Uber Eats won't charge restaurants to display them in the app, the company said. Uber Eats is just the latest company to get in on the short-form video content craze, following the success of TikTok.

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It had a magnitude of 4.8 and an epicenter 30 miles west of Newark, New Jersey, per the USGS. AdvertisementA rare earthquake outside New York City rattled the tristate area on Friday morning. New York City experienced an earthquake on Friday. While earthquakes in New York City are rare, North America is home to some of the world's biggest. In 2011, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Virginia, marking the last major rattler to hit the East Coast.

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☆ OpenAI's CTO said she wasn't sure if Sora was trained on YouTube videos. YouTube's CEO says that would be a problem.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Is OpenAI training its video generator Sora on YouTube content? If it is, that would be a violation of YouTube's terms of service, its CEO said. But OpenAI's own chief technology officer could not answer if Sora is scraping YouTube content. AdvertisementOpenAI should not be using YouTube videos to train its artificial intelligence tools, YouTube's CEO says. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal last month, Murati was asked if OpenAI's text-to-video generator Sora was trained on video content from YouTube.

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☆ Job growth zoomed in March as payrolls jumped by 303,000 and unemployment dropped to 3.8%
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Job creation in March easily topped expectations in a sign of continued acceleration for what has been a bustling and resilient labor market. The unemployment rate edged lower to 3.8%, as expected, even though the labor force participation rate moved higher to 62.7%, a gain of 0.2 percentage point from February. "This report and the February report showed some broadening in terms of job creation, which is a very good sign." Stocks have tumbled this week amid concerns that a strong labor market and resilient economy could keep the central bank on hold for longer than expected. Correction: The unemployment rate edged lower to 3.8%.

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☆ Buckle up for likely earthquake aftershocks, geologists say. Here's how the East Coast should prepare.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Geologists say the East Coast could be in for more earthquakes in the weeks ahead. To prepare, you should create an emergency plan, secure household items, and assemble a bugout bag. AdvertisementAftershocks could hit the East Coast following Friday's 4.8 magnitude earthquake, and millions of people in the region should prepare in the unlikely event the earthquake is bigger next time, the US Geological Survey said. "As a reminder, damaging earthquakes can occur in the future," Jessica Jobe, a research geologist with the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, said on Friday. Related storiesOne of the most important things you can do to prepare, Earle said, is to create an emergency plan.

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☆ Google says crypto fraudsters are making it look bad
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Google is suing two crypto scammers it says threatened the integrity of its platforms. Scammers tricked Google Play into hosting 87 fake crypto apps, conning over 100,000 users, Google says. The lawsuit alleges the fraudsters tricked Google into accepting their apps on its app store, Google Play, by misrepresenting their identity, location, and intent. Advertisement"By using Google Play to conduct their Fraud Scheme, Defendants have threatened the integrity of Google Play and the user experience," the lawsuit states. "Defendant's scheme has thus impaired Google users' confidence and trust in Google, its services, and its platforms."

Persons: Scammers, —, Halimah DeLaine Prado Organizations: Google, Service Locations: New York, Shenzhen, China, Hong Kong

☆ Israeli attack that killed WCK aid workers consistent with multiple precision strikes, analysis shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Gianluca Mezzofiore | Allegra Goodwin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —A deadly Israeli attack that killed seven aid workers from the non-profit World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza on Monday appears to have consisted of multiple precision strikes, a CNN analysis of aftermath videos and images found. The first vehicle, which appeared to have suffered extensive fire damage, was geolocated on Al Rashid street just outside Deir al Balah. The first vehicle, which appeared to have suffered extensive fire damage, was geolocated on Al Rashid street just outside Deir al Balah. Explosive weapons expert Chris Cobb-Smith told CNN on Tuesday that the strikes appeared to have been carried out by an Israeli drone. CNN geolocated the third car, seen with its roof blown apart, to an open field 1.6 km from the second car.

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☆ Microsoft really blew it, says government report on Chinese hacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Microsoft's security systems are inadequate and need an "overhaul," a government report found. Security flaws in Microsoft's systems let Chinese hackers breach the company's networks last summer, DHS found. Microsoft needs to seriously improve its systems for the sake of national security, the report says. AdvertisementMicrosoft's security culture needs work, a government-backed cybersecurity board says in a new report. In it, the board details a "cascade" of "avoidable errors" in Microsoft's security systems.

Persons: —, Gina Raimondo, Nicholas Burns, Don Bacon Organizations: DHS, Microsoft, Service, US Department of Homeland Security, Storm, United, Business Locations: China, United States, People's Republic of China

☆ Disney proxy battle is about a lot more than just two board seats
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

As for the newsletter, in today's big story, we're breaking down Disney's big proxy fight . Activist investor Nelson Peltz's proxy fight against Disney for two seats on the company's board comes to a head at its annual shareholder meeting today. The total amount spent between Disney and its rivals wrangling votes is estimated to be at least $70 million, a record for a proxy fight. The statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 3 things in businessWin McNamee/Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BIIn other newsAdvertisementWhat's happening todayThe Walt Disney Company's annual meeting will be held today.

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☆ Nelson Peltz's Disney proxy fight may hinge on the same investors who doomed his DuPont battle nearly a decade ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Three major Disney investors have a history with Nelson Peltz's proxy fights. BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street voted against Peltz's firm Trian Partners in a 2015 proxy battle. But in a 2017 fight with P&G, BlackRock and State Street supported Peltz. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe fate of Nelson Peltz's proxy fight with Disney partially relies on three investors — the same investors who doomed his DuPont battle nearly 10 years ago.

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☆ Watch CNBC’s full interview with Solus' Dan Greenhaus, New York Life Investments' Lauren Goodwin and Citi Global Wealth's Kristen Bitterly
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC’s full interview with Solus' Dan Greenhaus, New York Life Investments' Lauren Goodwin and Citi Global Wealth's Kristen BitterlyDan Greenhaus, Solus Alternative Asset Management chief strategist, Lauren Goodwin, New York Life Investments economist, and Kristen Bitterly, head of investment solutions at Citi Global Wealth, join 'Closing Bell,' to discuss the markets, economy, labor market, and the Fed's next moves.

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☆ Rates might drive correctioin into earnings season: Solus' Dan Greenhaus
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRates might drive correctioin into earnings season: Solus' Dan GreenhausDan Greenhaus, Solus Alternative Asset Management chief strategist, Lauren Goodwin, New York Life Investments economist, and Kristen Bitterly, head of investment solutions at Citi Global Wealth, join 'Closing Bell,' to discuss the markets, economy, labor market, and the Fed's next moves.

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download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The bond sets the money aside — untouchable by either Trump or state officials — while he appeals the case. James' office had pushed back against lowering the bond amount, arguing that should Trump lose on appeal, state officials would need to chase him for whatever money he owes. With the interest stacking up every day, he's betting pretty big on winning this appeal. If Trump loses his appeal, he and his associates will then owe the remaining amount, plus interest.

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☆ Abortion and marijuana will be on the ballot this year in a key swing state
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Florida voters will have the chance to vote on abortion and recreational marijuana this November. The measures would enshrine abortion access and recreational marijuana use into the state constitution. AdvertisementFlorida voters will now have the chance to decide for themselves if they want abortion rights and recreational marijuana enshrined in the state constitution. The state's Supreme Court, which has a conservative majority, ruled that the two measures could appear on the ballot this November. The first ballot measure would add the right to abortion into the state constitution, mandating that no law can "prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict" abortion before the fetus is viable outside the womb.

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☆ Researchers are testing out a highway to charge your EV while you drive
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Indiana researchers are testing out a highway that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles. They say their technology is so powerful that it can even charge an electric semitruck. AdvertisementOne of the biggest downsides of owning an electric vehicle is having to stop and charge it, but a group of researchers out of Indiana wants to change that. Highways that can wirelessly charge your EV while you drive, even at high speeds. Engineers at Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation announced last week that they're developing a section of highway that could charge electric vehicles, even electric semitrucks, while they drive at 65 mph.

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The noise is eerily reminiscent of Russian drone strikes on Ukraine, but this episode was recorded closer to Moscow than to Kyiv. As the object comes closer, it becomes clear: This is a Ukrainian drone, flying over Russian territory. Seconds later, the drone dives from the sky, smashing into a pipe-covered tower at a Russian oil refinery, exploding on impact. The strike on March 13, one of several on this facility alone, was part of a concerted Ukrainian effort to target Russian oil refineries with long-range drones. Ukrainian drones like these are now equipped with a basic form of Artificial Intelligence, according to a source close to Ukraine’s drone program.

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☆ Google will delete billions of browsing records to settle privacy lawsuit: court filing
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewGoogle will destroy users' browsing data to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit about its "incognito" browsing, according to federal court filings. The 2020 class action lawsuit accused the search engine of collecting millions of users' data without their knowledge while they used incognito mode. Now, Google has agreed to delete billions of data records that are older than nine months, the filing states. Previously, Google had used third-party cookies to collect users' data even when they were on non-Google sites. Related storiesGoogle had known for years that the marketing and branding of its incognito mode was potentially misleading, the lawsuit alleged.

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CNN —A top commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was killed among several others in an airstrike on the country’s consulate building in Damascus, Syria, according to Iranian officials and state-affiliated media, which blamed Israel for the attack. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRCG) commander Mohammed Reza Zahedi was killed in the attack. Footage of the aftermath of the blast, published by Iranian state media Press TV, showed extensive damage, fire and smoke at the scene. Iranian embassy staff and military advisers were among the dead, he said. Zahedi, the slain commander, was previously the commander of IRGC’s ground forces, the commander of IRGC’s air force, and the deputy commander of the IRGC’s operations.

Persons: Israel, Mohammed Reza Zahedi, Hossein Akbari, “, ” Akbari, Akbari, ”, Nasser Kanaani, ” Kanaani, Hossein Amir, Faisal Mekdad, Amir, Matthew Miller, ” Miller, we’re Organizations: CNN, Revolutionary Guard, Iran’s, Ministry, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp, Press, Zionist, Israel Defense Forces, Fars News, Iranian, Syrian Foreign, Diplomatic Relations, United States State Department Locations: Damascus, Syria, Iranian, Islamic Republic, Iran, Fars, Syrian, Vienna

☆ OpenAI knows you're worried about its new AI model that can copy your voice
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

OpenAI's "Voice Engine" tool, which the company says it first developed in late 2022, uses a 15-second audio clip of a real person's voice to create an eerily realistic, human-sounding replica of that voice. AdvertisementOpenAI stressed that its partner organizations must obey strict policies to use Voice Engine, like getting consent from every individual being impersonated and informing listeners that the voice is AI-generated. "We are taking a cautious and informed approach to a broader release due to the potential for synthetic voice misuse," the company wrote. "We hope to start a dialogue on the responsible deployment of synthetic voices, and how society can adapt to these new capabilities." For example, OpenAI suggested establishing a "no-go voice list" to prevent the nonconsensual replication of prominent voices, like politicians or celebrities.

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