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☆ U.S. regulators rejected Elon Musk’s bid to test brain chips in humans
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +23 min

Musk’s missed deadlines for FDA approval of Neuralink July 2019:Musk says Neuralink is aiming to receive regulatory approval for human trials of brain implants by the end of 2020. “Everybody in the industry was saying: ‘Oh my God, they’re going to run straight into a brick wall,’” Ludwig said of Musk’s bid for FDA approval. For example, NeuroPace, which makes the brain implant to treat epilepsy, received final FDA approval in 2013 – 16 years after the company’s launch. The FDA’s concerns about the battery are also potentially serious, experts in brain devices said. Still, that proposal disappointed Neuralink because it could delay progress toward final FDA approval, one of the sources said.

☆ George Santos' mysterious new treasurer is unknown to local politicians but lists his address as the apartment where Santos' sister used to live
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rep. George Santos' federal political committees listed a mysterious new treasurer, CNN reported. Curiously, the treasurer's address is listed as the apartment where Santos' sister used to live. The address has also previously been listed by Santos himself as his address on campaign documents. Employees at three businesses in the building told CNN that Andrew Olson was not a name they recognized. CNN's Manu Raju approached Santos on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to ask about Olson, but Santos did not answer any questions.

☆ The Supreme Court justices deciding whether to axe Biden's student loan relief program paid an average of $42,539 to go to college. Today, they'd have to pay around $320,531.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Sarah Al-Arshani | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Biden's student debt relief on Tuesday. The cost of getting an undergraduate degree was significantly cheaper when they graduated than now. When Roberts graduated in 1979, it cost $21,400; in 1992 when Jackson earned her undergraduate degree, it would have cost $75,360. When Roberts graduated in 1979, it cost $21,400; in 1992 when Jackson earned her undergraduate degree, it would have cost $75,360. Student loan borrowers gathered at the Supreme Court today to tell the court that student loan relief is legal on January 2, 2023.

☆ I'm a Stanford professor who's studied organizational behavior for decades. The widespread layoffs in tech are more because of copycat behavior than necessary cost-cutting.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer says there's another simpler reason: Companies are blindly copying each other. A lot of companies were hiring during the pandemic, so everybody decided to hire. A lot of companies doing layoffs cite the economic downturn, but many of them aren't going to run out of money if they avoid layoffs. In many instances, layoffs don't increase stock prices or cut costs. These layoffs are a decision that reflects the company's values, and these companies have basically given their employees the middle finger.

☆ A Google worker says some staff found out which colleagues had been laid off after their emails bounced back
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-24 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A Google worker says some staff learned which colleagues were let go when their emails bounced back. Google workers have been "figuring out the numbers" about how many staff from each office had been laid off, de Rivaz said. Some of the remaining Google workers asked for anonymity to protect their jobs, but Insider has verified their employment. Google told US staff that they were laid off in an early-morning email on January 20. Some affected US workers told Insider they were annoyed at not being able to say goodbye to or thank colleagues.

☆ McDonald's locations in Pennsylvania broke child labor laws, with kids under 16 operating deep fryers, Labor Department says
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Charles R. Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

McDonald's locations in Pennsylvania employed more than 150 teenagers at hours prohibited by federal law. Children under the age of 16 were operating deep fryers, according to the US Department of Labor. In 2022, more than 3,800 children were found to be employed in violation of federal law; in 2012, that number was just over 1,600. Nine children were also found to be operating deep fryers before the legally required minimum age of 16. "The bottom line is that there is no excuse for jeopardizing young workers' safety or hindering their educational opportunities."

☆ Generative AI Helping Boost Productivity of Some Software Developers
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Belle Lin | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

The technology, known as generative AI, has been pioneered by OpenAI, the lab behind the ChatGPT writing system and the Dall-E visual illustration generator. Copilot, as well as other tools from Amazon.com Inc., International Business Machines Corp. , and startups like Tabnine Inc. and Magic AI Inc., have quickly found a receptive audience among developers seeking a productivity boost. The AI model behind Copilot is trained on data from GitHub, which houses a popular open-source community where developers contribute and share code. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ | CIO Journal The Morning Download delivers daily insights and news on business technology from the CIO Journal team. And, with a tightening economy in mind, Hyland Software is holding back on spending for any new tools or technologies.

☆ Elon Musk says Twitter will open source its algorithm next week after supporting the idea for months
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Elon Musk said on Tuesday that Twitter will make its algorithm open source next week. "Prepare to be disappointed at first when our algorithm is made open source next week, but it will improve rapidly!" "Open source" typically refers to software or source code that's publicly accessible to be viewed, modified, and redistributed by anyone. In March 2022, he polled his followers about their views on making the algorithm open source. In a later follow-up, Musk concluded, "Open source is the way to go to solve both trust and efficacy."

☆ Woods apologizes for tampon prank, poised to make cut
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

After out-driving Thomas on the ninth hole, Woods was caught on camera handing his friend a tampon. Thomas quickly threw the tampon onto the ground as the two golfers had a good laugh. Many did not find it so funny - social media exploded, accusing the 47-year-old of being sexist, taking the prank to mean Thomas hit like a girl. "It was supposed to be all fun and games and obviously it hasn't turned out that way," said Woods when asked about the incident after his second round. "It was just we play pranks on one another all the time and virally I think this did not come across that way."

☆ FEC tells George Santos to name campaign treasurer or face ban on fundraising and spending
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

It added that campaigns are required to appoint a new treasurer within 10 days of the previous treasurer's resignation. That same day, the campaign filed an amended form listing Thomas Datwyler as its new treasurer. In a year-end report filed Jan. 31, the Santos campaign listed as its treasurer a person named Andrew Olson. Currently, the FEC lists Santos as his campaign's own treasurer. The FEC's latest notice adds to the pile of questions surrounding Santos' campaign conduct — including whether he plans to seek reelection.

☆ McCarthy, Scalise go to war with U.S. Chamber after group backed some Democrats in 2020 and 2022 elections
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

McCarthy's refusal to meet with the Chamber is the latest strike in an ongoing feud between some House Republican members and the Chamber of Commerce. Tim Doyle, a spokesman for the Chamber of Commerce, told CNBC in a statement that the group's policies are more in line with House Republicans than Democrats. Representatives for House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala., did not return requests for comment. McCarthy's ire against the Chamber started after the group endorsed 23 House Democrats in the 2020 election cycle when Republicans failed to regain the majority. The Chamber reportedly endorsed 23 House Republican candidates and four Democrats during the 2022 election fight.

☆ FEC presses George Santos campaign after it lists treasurer who denies taking the job
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The campaign of embattled Republican Rep. George Santos is facing new scrutiny from the Federal Elections Commission after a person listed as Santos' campaign treasurer denied that he had taken the job. It was addressed to Santos' campaign and Thomas Datwyler, the person listed as its treasurer in an amended form filed Wednesday that appeared to replace Santos' longtime treasurer, Nancy Marks. "On Monday, we informed the Santos campaign that Mr. Datwyler would not be taking over as treasurer," Ross said in a statement at the time. The lawyer added that he has not tried to contact the Santos campaign because it "seems like a waste of time." The letter gave the Santos campaign a March 2 deadline to respond.

☆ George Santos' new treasurer says he doesn't work for him and that his name was signed without his consent
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Fundraising committees associated with George Santos listed a new treasurer on Wednesday. But the man listed said he doesn't work for Santos, and his name was signed without his consent. A legal expert told ABC News that this could be against the law. But that treasurer, Thomas Datwyler, now says he doesn't work for Santos, informed the campaign that he didn't want to work for them, and was listed as serving in the position without his consent. "On Monday, we informed the Santos campaign that Mr. Datwyler would not be serving as treasurer," Datwyler's attorney Derek Ross told ABC News.

☆ Kearney Consumer Institute: Consumers are in the driver's seat when it comes to pricing and demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | 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 EmailKearney Consumer Institute: Consumers are in the driver's seat when it comes to pricing and demandKearney Consumer Institute Lead Katie Thomas discusses December retail sales and the outlook for the sector.

☆ Baltimore man who stood trial 4 times in killing is freed after charges are dismissed
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Baltimore, Maryland's newly elected top prosecutor dismissed all charges against a Black man who stood trial four times in a 2015 killing despite his repeated claims that he was innocent and set up by police. Keith Davis Jr. walked free Friday after Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates announced his decision. Keith Davis Jr. hugs supporter Peggy Amaker as he arrives at a gathering following his release from custody in Baltimore on Jan. 13, 2023. Supporters of Davis said he was "cornered by police in a West Baltimore garage" and shot at 44 times, according to the website Free Keith Davis Jr. The website denied Davis' involvement in the killing and said the gun police claimed he used "was never fired."

☆ Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan takes responsibility for the company's holiday flight meltdown: 'It just can't happen again'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan took responsibility for the recent holiday chaos, saying this " just can't happen again." Shareholders filed a class action lawsuit on Thursday against Southwest over the flight disruptions. "I have put everything on the table here because it just can't happen again," Jordan told Reuters. Southwest has engaged consultancy Oliver Wyman to investigate the operational failures and has set up a new committee to review its operations, Jordan told Reuters. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli last Friday demanded to know how the carrier plans to prevent another operational meltdown.

☆ The New York state pension fund overseer has asked Southwest Airlines to explain how it plans to prevent future operational catastrophes, like the one over the holiday season
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The New York State comptroller pressed Southwest Airlines to explain how it plans to avoid another operational meltdown. The carrier canceled more than 16,700 flights between December 21 and 31, amid the holiday travel season. The New York state pension fund is one of the top-100 largest investors in Southwest. A spokesperson for the comptroller's office told WSJ it's waiting for a response from Southwest, but had no immediate plans for action. The New York State Comptroller office and Southwest Airlines did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment sent outside regular business hours.

☆ New York state comptroller asks Southwest Air about plans to avoid future meltdowns
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Rajesh Kumar Singh | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

CHICAGO, Jan 9 (Reuters) - New York State's comptroller has written to Southwest Airlines Co (LUV.N), asking the carrier to explain how it plans to prevent an operational collapse like the one at the end of last year which stranded thousands of passengers. The comptroller's office oversees the state's pension system, which held 1.35 million shares of the Dallas-based company at the end of March 2022. DiNapoli asked the company to share its plan to "correct these failures - not just in the immediate term, but for the coming years." A Southwest spokesperson told Reuters earlier that the airline is focusing on improving its technology for scheduling crews. Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh in Chicago Editing by Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Ginni Thomas told the January 6 committee it was 'laughable' for anyone who knew Clarence Thomas to believe she'd be able to 'influence his jurisprudence'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ginni Thomas affirmed that she did not speak with Clarence Thomas about 2020 election challenges. Thomas during her interview was unable to point to any specific instances of voter fraud in 2020. "Let me also add, it's laughable for anyone who knows my husband to think I could influence his jurisprudence. Ginni Thomas during her January 6 committee interview admitted that while she had concerns about voter fraud in the 2020 election, she couldn't pinpoint specific cases of such malfeasance. After the 2020 election, Thomas also emailed a range of GOP legislators in Arizona and Wisconsin — two key swing states where Biden narrowly outpaced Trump — where she also pushed them to help overturn Biden's victory.

☆ A band of immigrant tenants went to war with their $31 billion landlord. It's a sneak peek at what's to come across America.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

In Alexandria, Virginia, $31 billion landlord CIM Group bought a massive apartment complex in 2020. The group was organizing against CIM Group, the landlord they said had upended their lives. Insider spoke with 10 Southern Towers tenants. The battle between the Southern Towers tenants and CIM could presage what's to come across America. "We're not going to leave"The Southern Towers tenants aren't the only ones following the money.

☆ The B-21 Raider and the future of the Air Force bomber force
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-18 | by ( Brad Howard | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The Air Force needs some new bombers. The B-1B Lancer and B-2A Spirit are in the twilight of their careers, and the B-21 Raider, a new stealth bomber produced by Northrop Grumman aims to take over the role as the premier bomber for the United States. Digital design, focused requirements by the Air Force and previous experience by Northrop Grumman in fielding a stealthy flying wing are credited with why the program appears to be on track and on budget. "And that even goes back to the YB-49 jet when Jack Northrop actually created some of the first flying wings.' Watch the video above to find out more about the new high-tech stealth bomber slated to fly in 2023.

☆ How Trump’s legacy became ‘pure poison’ for independents
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Ronald Brownstein | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Among female independents, Trump’s ratings were even worse: just 23% favorable and 72% unfavorable, according to previously unpublished exit poll results provided by the CNN polling unit. Trump’s unfavorable rating hit a comparable 69% among independents with at least a four-year college degree. That was a significantly smaller advantage than the double-digit lead among independents Democrats enjoyed in both the 2020 presidential race and the 2018 contest for the House. While Democrats held the presidency, Republicans won independents by double-digits in House elections in the midterms of 2014, 2010 and 1994. Gretchen Whitmer won 59% of the independents with degrees and 56% of women independents.

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☆ Shooting at Virginia Walmart Kills Six People
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Thomas Derpinghaus | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Shooting in Chesapeake, Va., Leaves Multiple People Dead
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Thomas Derpinghaus | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Virginia police at the scene of a fatal shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Va.Police in Chesapeake, Va., responded to a shooting at a Walmart on Tuesday that resulted in multiple fatalities. The city of Chesapeake, citing the local police department, said on Twitter that the shooter was dead.

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