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☆ Thieves stole $30 million from a cash vault after breaking in through the roof in one of LA's biggest-ever heists: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Thieves stole up to $30 million from a money storage facility in Los Angeles on Easter Sunday. Sources told the LA Times that the thieves may have accessed the vault by breaking through the roof. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThieves orchestrated one of LA's biggest-ever cash heists on Easter Sunday, stealing as much as $30 million from a money storage facility in the San Fernando Valley. The Los Angeles Police Department said a burglary occurred at an unnamed facility in Sylmar, according to the Los Angeles Times, which was the first to report on the incident.

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☆ A group of cruise passengers stranded off the coast of Africa spent 6 days chasing the ship to get back on
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Eight passengers chased their cruise ship around Africa for six days. They were stranded in São Tomé and Príncipe and missed a chance to re-embark in Gambia. AdvertisementA group of passengers left stranded on a small African island after missing a boarding deadline finally managed to rejoin their cruise ship on Tuesday after chasing it for almost a week. The couple had considered not rejoining the ship, believing that Norwegian Cruise Line had fallen short in a '"basic duty of care," Campbell told NBC News. But, six days after being left behind in São Tomé and Príncipe, the cruise line confirmed the eight passengers, including the Campbells, finally re-embarked in Senegal on Tuesday.

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☆ Norwegian Cruise Line passengers were stranded on a small African island after missing a deadline to re-embark
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA couple says they were stranded on a small African island after they missed a cruise ship's boarding deadline, according to local media. Jay and Jill Campbell, from Garden City, South Carolina, described their ordeal with a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in an interview with WPDE, their local ABC affiliate. The cruise line said the passengers missed the "all aboard time of 3 p.m. local time." AdvertisementThough cruise ships need to stay punctual, ruined-vacation stories like this are a reputational risk and might put people off. Last September, more than 200 people got stuck in a remote part of Greenland after their cruise ship ran aground.

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☆ A woman with a severe allergy died after eating 2 spoons of 'vegan' tiramisu — prosecutors say it contained cream cheese
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A woman with a severe dairy allergy died in Italy after consuming a tiramisu marketed as vegan. Prosecutors allege the tiramisu wasn't vegan, and contained the Italian cream cheese mascarpone. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA 20-year-old woman with a severe dairy allergy died last February in Italy after eating a small amount of tiramisu advertised as vegan. AdvertisementThe widow of a doctor with a nut and dairy allergy sued the resort and Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant after the woman died from eating a meal containing both.

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☆ A global scramble to make humanoid robots is gearing up to be the 21st century's space race
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Joshua Zitser | Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Humanoid robots are symbols of power and technological capability, a geopolitics expert says. An incident earlier this month involving a Saudi humanoid robot inappropriately touching a female reporter might not at first seem even remotely connected. AdvertisementHumanoids are visual representations of breakthroughs in AIIn Italy, the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is working on iCub, a research-grade humanoid robot. AdvertisementChina wants to take the leadWhen it comes to humanoid robots, China is vying for the top spot, so it's no wonder other nations are getting nervous. "The vast magnitude of the market offers an unmatched chance to test, improve, and expand the uses of humanoid robots," he said.

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☆ Palestinians are drowning trying to reach parcels airdropped into the sea, paramedics say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

At least 12 Palestinians drowned trying to reach aid off Gaza's coast, local paramedics said. Footage shows hungry Palestinians rushing toward the airdropped aid that had landed in the sea. AdvertisementAt least 12 Palestinians drowned off the coast of Gaza while attempting to reach airdropped parcels that had landed in the sea, local paramedics said, according to CNN. The media office for Gaza's Hamas-run government said in a message to Business Insider that 12 Palestinians had died by drowning, with six others dying in a "stampede" for humanitarian aid. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Japan is producing so few babies that a leading diaper maker is pivoting to adults
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The shift in business strategy is due to Japan's declining birth rate and aging population. AdvertisementA Japanese diaper maker announced that it will stop producing diapers for babies and will, instead, focus on catering to the country's aging population with adult nappies. Related storiesConcerns over the implications of a declining birth rate have led to Japanese officials sounding the alarm. AdvertisementLow birth rates and an aging population risk dramatically shrinking Japan's population, which is estimated to fall by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, The Guardian reported. Oji Holdings' pivot due to shifting demographics mirrors a similar move made by Unicharm, Japan's biggest diaper maker, over a decade ago.

Persons: —, Yoshimasa Hayashi, Fumio Kishida, It's, Unicharm Organizations: Service, Holdings, BBC News, Health, Welfare Ministry, United Nations Population Division, Guardian, Bloomberg Locations: Japan

☆ An Italian town wants to sell its abandoned homes for $1 but the owners won't let it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

However, Patrica's mayor said people in the town aren't prepared to sell their abandoned homes. AdvertisementThe mayor of a quaint medieval Italian town wants to replicate the one-euro home initiative, inspired by the success stories of places like Mussomeli in Sicily. But according to CNN Travel, homeowners in Patrica, a town of about 3,000 people in central Italy, aren't prepared to sell their abandoned properties. The news outlet said that Lucio Fiordaliso, the mayor of Patrica, has struggled to transform the town using the offer of $1 homes, which Business Insider has covered extensively. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ A South Korean mailman got a prison sentence for throwing out 16,000 pieces of mail. He said he was 'overworked.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A South Korean mailman was sentenced to six months in prison for discarding 16,000 pieces of mail. AdvertisementA mailman in South Korea was handed a six-month prison sentence for dumping 16,003 pieces of mail. AdvertisementLee's sentence is suspended for two years, The Korea Herald reported, meaning he may avoid serving time behind bars. Lee, who delivered mail in Gangseo-gu, a district of Seoul, dumped the mail between January 2021 and September 2022, the outlet said. It found that the South Korean workforce's overall levels of emotional exhaustion increased, owing to perceived threats of job insecurity, feelings of isolation, and the pressures of their jobs.

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☆ 14 people were thrown in prison for cyberbullying an influencer. Her lawyer says it shows keyboard warriors can face justice.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-21 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But over the last two years, she's been the subject of online abuse, spurred on by a French rapper, according to BBC News. AdvertisementFourteen individuals received immediate custodial sentences, according to BFM TV, which reported that the defendants must also pay a total of 54,000 euros, about $58,800, in damages. Related storiesThe news outlet reported that David-Olivier Kaminski, part of Berdah's legal team, said it showed that keyboard warriors will face justice. AdvertisementIn a statement on X, Berdah's legal team said the bullying campaign consisted of death threats and antisemitism, incited by a string of posts by the rapper Booba. AdvertisementIn an interview with BFM TV, Berdah said she felt "very relieved" by the verdict, adding that it sends a strong message to the victims of cyberbullying that justice can prevail.

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☆ Lauren Boebert has to tie herself in knots to win her new Colorado seat
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Rep. Lauren Boebert faces yet another election hurdle in Colorado's 4th district. Rep. Ken Buck's resignation has led to a special election coinciding with the GOP primary. Boebert must persuade voters to support her and another candidate on the same ballot, for the same seat. AdvertisementAmid family drama and negative media coverage, Rep. Lauren Boebert faces yet another hurdle to being elected in November. She must now persuade voters to support her while backing another candidate for a special election on the same ballot.

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☆ This couple's DIY 'Skoolie' bus conversion took 4 years and cost $20,000. See inside their 'mid-century' dream home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Anna Morgan and Joshua Beaman bought a 30-foot school bus for $4,000. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAnna Morgan and Joshua Beaman have worked together for about eight years doing finish carpentry. Look inside "The Haus Moves" and see how Beaman and Morgan completed their dream project.

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☆ A 70-year-old Russian activist was asked to sign a form saying he was willing to fight in Ukraine, rights group says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Russian activist Oleg Orlov was asked to agree to fight in Ukraine, the rights group he founded said. He was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for opposing Russia's war in Ukraine. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA jailed Russian human rights activist, who is 70, was asked to sign a form saying he was willing to fight in Ukraine, a human rights organization said.

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☆ An influencer who said he'd shoot a gay son was ordered to post content about the harm caused by homophobia and transphobia
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Colombian court ordered an influencer to post content against homophobia and transphobia. In the video, he said he'd shoot a gay son and sexually assault a trans child. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAn influencer has been ordered by Colombia's top constitutional court to post social media content highlighting the harm caused by homophobia and transphobia after he said he would shoot his son if he found out he was gay. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ A factory in Japan is ramping up measures to avoid animals sneaking in after a cat fell in a toxic vat and went on the loose
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A cat snuck into a factory in Fukuyama, Japan, and fell into a toxic vat before escaping. AdvertisementOfficials in Fukuyama, Japan, put the city on alert after a cat snuck into a metal plating factory and fell into a toxic vat before then escaping. The factory, Nomura Plating, now plans to ramp up security measures to prevent animals from causing problems in the future. AdvertisementA spokesperson told AFP that it immediately alerted police, city officials, and neighboring buildings. In turn, the city's environmental division warned residents of the potential health risks, urging them to keep their distance if they spotted the toxic cat.

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☆ Olivia Rodrigo concert hands out free morning-after pills in Missouri, a state where abortions are illegal
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementOlivia Rodrigo handed out free morning-after pills at her St. Louis GUTS world tour stop in Missouri on Tuesday, according to reports. The Hollywood Reporter said that the Grammy-award-winning pop star passed out free Plan B pills from Julie, as well as condoms and stickers from the Missouri Abortion Fund. The Missouri Abortion Fund shared a photo on X of the Julie pills that were being distributed. "We're thankful for artists like Olivia Rodrigo and initiatives like the Missouri Abortion Fund who share our mission," they added. Rodrigo is partnering with the National Network of Abortion Funds throughout the tour, according to the fund's page on the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

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☆ Jeff Bezos' philanthropic fund is pouring $60 million into alternative meats to try to make them taste better
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund is allocating $60 million to try to improve alternative meats. The goal is to make them taste better and reduce the cost of plant-based alternatives. Fake meats are hailed as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but don't always taste great. AdvertisementJeff Bezos' philanthropic fund is allocating $60 million to improving alternative meats by making them taste better and cost less. The $60 million will go into establishing research centers, which will work to improve quality and nutrition, and reduce the cost of manufacturing fake meat, according to a press release.

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☆ Google says it will restrict Gemini's ability to answer election-related questions 'out of an abundance of caution'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewGoogle will restrict its AI chatbot Gemini from answering questions about elections as a precautionary measure and "out of an abundance of caution," a company spokesperson said. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementIt responds to election-related questions with a generic message: "I'm still learning how to answer this question. The news of how Gemini will handle election-related inquiries comes just a couple of weeks after concerns were raised over its image-generating capability.

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☆ A woman used a rewards card software glitch to steal $27,000 of gas over 6 months, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Nebraska woman exploited a software glitch to steal over $27,000 worth of gas, report says. The glitch allowed anyone swiping a rewards card twice to pump gas for free. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA Nebraska woman used a rewards card software glitch to steal more than $27,000 worth of gas, police said, according to a report.

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☆ 'Olympics on steroids' CEO says they'll have stewards on call in case of overdosing athletes
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Joshua Zitser | Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe CEO of the Enhanced Games — dubbed the "Olympics on steroids" — said there will be on-site stewards prepared to deal with any drug overdoses at the sporting event. "It's a risk-management framework," said Aron D'Souza, who founded the Peter Thiel-backed sporting event, in a conversation with Business Insider. The controversial sporting event, which organizers say could be held for the first time next year, is pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable in athletics. "The Enhanced Games promote themselves as the 'Olympics of the future' and state that they will 'pay athletes fairly,'" she told BI. But Backhouse said she is most concerned about the message the Enhanced Games sends to the next generation of athletes.

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☆ A 'male' humanoid robot was unveiled in Saudi Arabia. It then inappropriately touched a female reporter.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A 'male' humanoid robot appeared to inappropriately touch a female reporter during a presentation. Named 'Muhammad,' it is Saudi Arabia's first humanoid male robot. AdvertisementA Saudi robotics company's unveiling of a "male" humanoid robot didn't go as planned after it appeared to inappropriately touch a female reporter. Saudi robotics company QSS debuted "Muhammad the Humanoid Robot" at DeepFest in Riyadh last week. Saudi Arabia unveils its man shaped AI robot Mohammad, reacts to reporter in its first appearance pic.twitter.com/1ktlUlGBs1 — Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) March 6, 2024On X, social media users accused the robot of inappropriately touching the female reporter.

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☆ Kensington Palace took 13 hours to explain Kate Middleton's edited photo. People aren't convinced.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Kate Middleton apologized for editing a family photo after media agencies recalled the image. It was the first official image of Kate since her absence, which has sparked conspiracy theories. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementIt followed Kate's lengthy absence from the public eye after the Princess of Wales underwent a " planned abdominal surgery " in January. Reuters, Agence France-Press, and, most recently, the Press Association have also recalled the image over concerns it had been altered.

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☆ Putin's big message on International Women's Day: Your job is to make babies
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewInternational Women's Day on March 8 is a big deal in Russia. It's observed as a national holiday, on which workers get the day off work, TV stations highlight the achievements of Russian women, and Russian President Vladimir Putin makes an address. In this year's speech, Putin had a clear message about what a Russian woman's purpose in life should be: having kids. AdvertisementPutin said becoming a mother was an "amazing purpose for a woman," according to a translation by The Moscow Times.

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☆ The extravagant Ambani pre-wedding party was an affront to the millions of Indians in poverty, critics say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Joshua Zitser | Spriha Srivastava | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But critics say it showed a telling disregard for the struggles of the many millions of Indians living in poverty. Spanning three days, the pre-nuptial event included a private performance by Rihanna, which estimates suggest cost up to $9 million. AdvertisementTripathi pointed out that 800 million of India's 1.4 billion population receive monthly food rations of wheat or rice. Sohini Kar, an associate professor at the London School of Economics, whose work focuses on urban India, told BI she agrees. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant serve traditional Gujarati food to villagers ahead of their pre-wedding celebrations on the outskirts of Jamnagar, India.

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☆ A con artist told George Santos and Danny Masterson that he could get their criminal charges dropped for a price, prosecutors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementIn one video, Medina said: "If you're interested, I can get everything dropped, evidence that is on you removed, disappeared. AdvertisementAccording to prosecutors, Medina repeatedly asked Santos if he had the right number and was interested in the proposition. In August, prosecutors said Medina sent a video to Santos in which he said: "I'm really good at what I do. It references texts sent to an actor convicted of felonies in California in May 2023, which the New York Post identified as Danny Masterson. According to the affidavit, Medina asked Masterson for $1 million to get his case thrown out or a reduced sentence.

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