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☆ Inside Wall Street's efforts to value OpenAI: Who's involved, how it could work, and what's at stake for the banks
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Here's how the process could work and what Wall Street bankers stand to gain. AdvertisementAs third-quarter earnings demonstrated, Wall Street dealmaking appears to be bouncing back after three years of lackluster activity. Spokespersons for both Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley declined to comment or confirm their reported participation in the project. The two investment bankers – neither of whom are affiliated with Goldman, Morgan Stanley, OpenAI, or Microsoft — requested anonymity to preserve industry relationships. Largely speaking, however, Wall Street is poised to win, Roberts said.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, —, OpenAI, –, Morgan Stanley's, PwC, Michael Roberts, Morgan, Roberts, Wharton, dealmaker, Sam Altman, Altman, Elon Musk, Reed Alexander Organizations: Service, Wall Street Journal, Microsoft, The, BI, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Goldman, Wall Street, Wharton, dealmakers, Apple, Tesla Locations: San Francisco, Silicon Valley

☆ Here’s how Apple might cash in on its latest artificial intelligence features
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Some Wall Street analysts and money managers see a path to monetization ahead for Apple 's latest artificial intelligence features despite some near-term rollout headwinds. Earlier this month, the technology behemoth debuted its iPhone 16 , incorporating its new AI features known as Apple Intelligence. While including Apple Intelligence as a paid tool may not be on investors' radar, some see a strong case for a future added cost down the road. AAPL YTD mountain Apple shares in 2024 The setup with Apple Intelligence could resemble the company's Apple TV debut, notes CFRA Research analyst Angelo Zino. The portfolio manager also sees an avenue for third-party developers to draw on Apple's AI features to improve their offering.

Persons: Craig Moffett, Moffett, Angelo Zino, Zino, Gene Munster, Apple, OpenAI's, John Belton Organizations: Street, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Meta, Deepwater Asset Management Locations: Europe, China

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch a free Alcaraz vs. Djokovic live stream from anywhere. Watch Alcaraz vs. Djokovic live stream for free online. How to watch Alcaraz vs. Djokovic in the USAThe cheapest option to watch Olympic tennis locally in the USA is Peacock. Check price at Peacock TVWhere to watch Alcaraz vs. Djokovic in AustraliaVast amounts of Olympic coverage will be available to live stream on 9Now in Australia, a free option you can access after creating a free account. Where to watch Alcaraz vs. Djokovic in the UKFor the most comprehensive tennis coverage, you'll need to head over to Eurosport, which is only £3.99 a month during the Olympics.

Persons: Roland Garros, Alcaraz, They're, ExpressVPN, Djokovic, Peacock Organizations: Business, Paris Olympics, Serbian, Wimbledon, Olympic, NBC, Eurosport Locations: Paris, Australian, USA, Australia

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch a free Zheng vs. Vekic live stream from anywhere. Watch Zheng vs. Vekic live stream for free online. How to watch Zheng vs. Vekic in the USAThe cheapest option to watch Olympic tennis locally in the USA is Peacock. Where to watch Zheng vs. Vekic in the UKFor the most comprehensive tennis coverage, you'll need to head over to Eurosport, which is only £3.99 a month during the Olympics. If you want free coverage, 9Now in Australia (see above) is your best bet, as we see plenty of events on their schedule.

Persons: You'll, They're, ExpressVPN, Zheng, Peacock Organizations: Business, Paris Olympics, Olympic, NBC, Eurosport Locations: Paris, Australian, USA, Vekic, Australia

That's why we've put together everything you need to know about where to watch free Olympics tennis live streams. If you want a piece of the action gratis, too, we can help you bypass geo-blocks that would usually stop overseas viewers from accessing the free Olympics tennis live streams. Watch Olympics tennis online. How to watch Olympics tennis in the USAThe best, and by far the cheapest, option to watch Olympic tennis in the USA is Peacock. Where to watch Olympics tennis in the UKThe UK's BBC will show select Olympics tennis events for free via the BBC iPlayer.

Persons: we've, Rafa Nadal, He's, Carlos Alcaraz, that's, Andy Murray, Dan Evans, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Jasmine Paolini, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Aryna, Elena Rybakina, Emma Raducanu, They're, ExpressVPN, Peacock, There's, It's, you'll, Stan Sport Organizations: Business, NBC, Peacock, ESPN, MLB, NHL, NFL, UFC, Hulu, Disney Plus, USA Network, BBC, Eurosport, Olympics Locations: Paris, Australian, USA, Australia

If you want a piece of the action gratis, too, we can help you bypass geo-blocks that would usually stop overseas viewers from accessing the free Olympics rugby live streams. If you only want it for the Olympics, you're free to cancel the monthly plan any time you like, with no commitment required. Check price at FuboWhere to watch Olympics rugby in the UKThe UK's BBC will cover every rugby sevens game at the Paris Olympics for free via the BBC iPlayer. Where to watch Olympics rugby in AustraliaIn Australia, all of the Olympics will be shown on the popular free streaming service 9Now. Watch the Olympics rugby live streams.

Persons: Peacock, It's, They're, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Olympics, Nations, US, Fiji, The, NBC, Peacock, USA Network, Paris Olympics, BBC, Six Nations, Olympic Locations: France, Australia

☆ La travesía de una familia para llegar a EE. UU. por 8000 kilómetros y 8 países
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Por Luis Ferré-Sadurní | Juan Arredondo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Millones de venezolanos como la familia Aguilar Ortega han huido de la miseria económica y la represión política en su país natal mientras la nación se sumía en el caos. La decisión indignó a los críticos que alegan que contradice la imagen de Estados Unidos como un refugio seguro para los vulnerables. Inicialmente, los periodistas conocieron a la familia en Ciudad de México, y luego los alcanzaron en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. La dura experiencia sería una prueba para su fortaleza mental y física, tensaría la relación de la pareja, y retaría su compromiso y capacidad para forjarse una nueva vida en Estados Unidos. Aguilar afirma que los fiscales venezolanos distorsionaron los cargos y que él y su amigo no usaron violencia.

☆ Frustrated Sephora workers say their makeup freebies and hours are drying up
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The difference, they said, is that as flex employees, their hours aren't guaranteed. Multiple employees told BI that May will be the last month that flex workers receive gratis. Related storiesWhen frustrated workers flooded the r/SephoraWorkers forum, a photo of a poster was uploaded that depicted the benefits flex employees earned compared to their coworkers. "We're all being pushed to sell, sell, sell," a current employee told BI. One former Sephora employee previously told BI that Sephora had changed from being a dream job for makeup lovers to "just a transaction" after several years.

Persons: —, Grace —, Grace, Sephora, concealers, hasn't, it's, Weeks, they'd, gratis Organizations: Service, Business, BI, LVMH Locations: Sephora, Ohio

☆ Cash, drugs and booze among record election bribes seized by India
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Dhruv Tikekar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A record quantity of bribes, including cash, booze, drugs and precious metals, has been seized by Indian election authorities in the run-up to mammoth nationwide polls that begin on Friday. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday revealed it had recovered inducements worth just over $550 million since March — the largest amount in the country’s 75-year electoral history. It marks a “sharp increase” on the more than $400 million in bribes seized by the ECI in the country’s last general election in 2019, the agency said. India’s political parties and leaders routinely preach against election corruption and inducements, but the level of monitoring and tackling of graft across such a vast nation varies widely. Anti-corruption groups had long complained that the system meant a lack of transparency in donations to political parties — allowing corporations to donate large sums without disclosure.

Persons: Narendra Modi, gratis, Modi, ” Organizations: CNN, of India, Bharatiya Janta Party, BJP, “, Indian National Congress, India, Kazakhstan, India’s, Bank of India Locations: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Lok, Maldives

☆ Maldives signs China military pact in further shift away from India
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Helen Regan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

In January, Muizzu set a deadline of March 15 for the complete withdrawal of Indian military personnel stationed in the archipelago nation, according to the president’s office. India has also given Maldives two helicopters and a Dornier aircraft, which are mainly used for marine surveillance, search and rescue operations and medical evacuations, Reuters reported. The new deal with China marks a significant shift in Maldives’ foreign policy from Muizzu’s pro-India predecessor, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. But Maldives has long found itself in the middle of a geopolitical tussle with both India and China vying for influence. China has increasingly expanded its footprint in Maldives, most visibly through large-scale infrastructure projects such as the $200 million China-Maldives Friendship Bridge.

Persons: Mohamed Muizzu, Muizzu, “, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, ”, Mao Ning Organizations: CNN, Ocean, Maldivian Defense Ministry, Beijing, Reuters, Dornier, Maldives ’, Analysts, Foreign Locations: Maldives, China, India, Delhi, Beijing

☆ I quit my job at Sephora after years there. It's nothing like the golden days of the beauty industry.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a 29-year-old former Sephora employee based on the East Coast who worked at the company from 2017 to 2019 and 2021 to 2024. The former employee asked to remain anonymous to avoid jeopardizing their career, but Business Insider has verified this person's identity and employment at Sephora. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. I started working at Sephora as a beauty advisor in 2017 during the boom of the beauty industry online. In response to a request for comment from Business Insider, Sephora said all full-time and part-time employees receive gratis in addition to other perks.

Persons: —, Sephora Organizations: Service, East Coast, Business, Sephora University Locations: Sephora

☆ Sephora hit $10 billion in revenue and workers aren't happy that all they got was a 'stale cookie'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Beauty chain Sephora hit a big sales milestone in 2023, but the workers who helped to make it happen say all they got was a "stale" cookie as thanks. But that didn't keep a subreddit dedicated to Sephora employees from trashing the presents. "They really don't reward us for the work and mental energy it takes to be a Sephora employee," she told BI. "There's just so much more they could do and they chose to send stale cookies." Are you a current or recent Sephora employee?

Persons: — didn't, Sephora, — Organizations: Black Locations: North America

☆ Elon Musk blamed data scraping for strict 'rate limits' on viewing tweets. Twitter's former head of trust and safety says it's not the first time the site's been broken by someone 'bumbling around in
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-02 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Elon Musk announced limits to how many tweets Twitter users could view to combat data scraping. "To address extreme levels of data scraping & system manipulation, we've applied the following temporary limits," Musk announced on Twitter in the first of a series of tweets about the decision. Throughout the day, Musk continued posting about the rate limits, increasing the number of posts users could view each time. As Twitter users scrolled through the site, once they reached the new viewing limits, no new content would be displayed. "Futzing with rate limits is probably the easiest way to break Twitter."

Persons: Elon Musk, we've, Musk, Yoel Roth, Roth, Reddit, Linda Yaccarino's Organizations: Twitter, Google, Elon, Bloomberg

☆ Cathay Pacific’s free tickets to Hong Kong all claimed in 2.5 hours
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Hong Kong CNN —Zachary Kussin was ready. The New Yorker had marked the date on his calendar months in advance and checked the Hello Kong Kong website every day for more information, all in hopes of scoring a free airline ticket. At a splashy event in February 2023, city officials announced that some 500,000 free airline tickets would be distributed both to local residents eager for a vacation and international travelers keen to visit Hong Kong. A representative from Cathay tells CNN that the tickets were all snapped up in two and a half hours. “We are very encouraged by the enthusiastic response from our Cathay members who registered for the exclusive ticket offer to Hong Kong,” the rep says.

☆ TurboTax is paying out $141 million in settlement checks to 4.4 million Americans this month. Here's how to know if you get one.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Payments from a $141 million TurboTax settlement will be sent to 4.4 million Americans this month. TurboTax and parent company Intuit agreed to the settlement last year over allegedly deceptive ads. In 2016, 2017, and 2018 millions of Americans paid TurboTax to file their taxes when the IRS would have done it for free. An estimated 4.4 million Americans will soon receive checks as part of a $141 million settlement from Intuit, the parent company of popular tax filing software TurboTax. The state attorneys general said the company deceived Americans with advertising campaigns that emphasized its products were "free, free, free" when its gratis program only covers Americans with "simple" tax returns, as defined by the company.

☆ Oryx Hotel at Hamad International Airport: One of the world's most luxurious transit hotels
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Passengers transiting through Hamad International Airport in Qatar’s capital can choose to leave the airport and join a free tour of some of the capital’s most famous attractions, including Souq Waqif and the Golden Masjid. Case in point: The Oryx lounge is just one floor (second) below the Oryx hotel (third), which means that a staff member is employed to hang out in the hotel lobby to run interference for lost travelers. “Hamad International Airport operates as a 24-hours, seven-days-a-week facility and therefore all the different passenger touchpoints follow the same timeline,” says Badr Mohammed Al Meer, chief operating officer for the airport. “We are constantly striving to offer the best and bespoke experiences for travelers, including our airport hotel offering. Considering that an average of 40 million people pass through Hamad International Airport per year, there is high demand for rooms at the Oryx.

☆ The most honest man in real estate thinks the housing market isn't going to crash
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Here's how Miller, who doesn't think the housing market is going to crash, became a beacon of trust. The call was from a journalist at an international paper asking for Miller's comment on the US housing market for a story. The 62-year-old founder of the real-estate-appraisal and data firm Miller Samuel is probably the most-quoted man in real estate, with some 2,469 news citations, according to the database LexisNexis. Today, Miller Samuel has replaced Scantrons with iPods, iPhones, and a CoreLogic appraisal software called A La Mode. Today, there's much more data than there was when he started Miller Samuel, but also a lot more "crap," Miller said.

☆ PSG îl pierde gratis pe Kylian Mbappe! Francezul a anunțat deja conducerea ce planuri are
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-06 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesPSG îl pierde gratis pe Kylian Mbappe! Francezul a anunțat deja conducerea ce planuri areKylian Mbappe mai are un an de contract cu PSG și este hotărât să nu prelungească. Totuși, schimbarea de mediu pentru Kylian Mbappe nu se va produce în această vară. Astfel, PSG îl va pierde gratis pe Kylian Mbappe, cel care este al doilea cel mai scump transfer din istoria clubului. Real Madrid este dispusă să îl transfere pe Kylian Mbappe chiar și în această vară, fapt imposibil, însă, cel puțin deocamdată, PSG transmițând clar că francezul nu este de vânzare.

Persons: ! Francezul, PSG, Sergio Ramos, Georginio, Kylian Organizations: Parizienii, AS Monaco, Inter, Real Madrid Locations: Franței, Paris

☆ Un moldovean stabilit în SUA a închiriat un avion ca să ajungă la alegeri. „Măcar nepoții mei să trăiască mai bine”
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-04 | by ( Corina Seremet | ) www.zdg.md time to read: +2 min

Primul moldovean care va fi instructor de zbor în Miami, Statele Unite ale Americii (SUA) a închiriat un avion ca să ajungă la alegerile parlamentare din 11 iulie. Sergiu, care este pilot din luna martie, spune că este de datoria lui să meargă la alegeri, pentru ca măcar nepoții lui, care locuiesc în R. Moldova, să trăiască mai bine. În perioada 2015-2018 a revenit în R. Moldova, însă s-a întors în SUA. Potrivit Ambasadei R. Moldova în SUA, conform unui studiu din anul 2019, peste 46 de mii de persoane născute pe teritoriul R. Moldova se află legal în SUA. Cele mai mari concentrări diasporale sunt în statele California (peste 8 mii persoane), New York (peste 5 mii persoane), Washington (peste 4 mii persoane), Florida (peste 4 mii persoane), Illinois (peste 3 mii persoane) și Carolina de Nord (peste 3 mii persoane).

Persons: Sergiu Organizations: SkyEagle Aviation Locations: Miami, Statele Unite ale Americii, SUA, Moldova, belorus, Orlando, California, New York, Washington, Florida, Illinois, Carolina de Nord

☆ Absolvenţii au făcut cozi la panourile cu informaţii despre admiterea în România
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-02 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Forfotă mare la Biblioteca "Bogdan Petriceicu Haşdeu" din Capitală, unde vineri a început târgul universităţilor din România. Pot să participe la Erasmus la Internshipuri în diferite oraşe, pot să facă voluntariat la fel colaborând cu alte universităţi din România." În acest an, România a acordat aproximativ 5000 de locuri pentru basarabeni la 46 de universităţi. Sâmbătă, târgul universităţilor va continua în Capitală, iar duminică şi luni va fi organizat la Bălţi şi Cahul. Admiterea în România a început deja la unele universităţi şi se va încheia la sfârşitul lunii septembrie.

Persons: Bogdan Petriceicu, Informaţiile, Pretutindeni, . Sâmbătă Organizations: Informatică, Erasmus Locations: Capitală, România, Prut, Timişoara, Craiova, Iaşi, Constanţa, basarabeni, Internshipuri, Cluj, Bucureşti, Bălţi şi Cahul

☆ E gata! Telenovela Mbappe s-a încheiat, la câteva zile după penalty-ul decisiv ratat pe Arena Națională
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-02 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Telenovela Mbappe s-a încheiat, la câteva zile după penalty-ul decisiv ratat pe Arena NaționalăKylian Mbappe (22 de ani) este unul dintre cei mai curtați fotbaliști la ora actuală. Campion mondial cu Franța în 2018, starul lui PSG a ratat penaly-ul decisiv pe Arena Națională, în meciul cu Elveția (3-3, 4-5 d.l.d.) Actuala înțelegere expiră în vara viitoare, când starul va pleca liber de contract. "Albii" s-au interesat în ultimele săptămâni despre situația atacantului lui PSG, însă răspunsul a fost scurt și la obiect: Mbappe nu e de vânzare. Lucru care se va întâmpla în vara viitoare, când cea mai probabilă destinație va fi Real Madrid.

Persons: PSG, Le, Pochettino, Nasser Al, Mbappe Organizations: Arena, Arena Națională, Real Madrid, Real Locations: Franța, Elveția, București, Paris, Franței, francez, Kylian, Real Madrid

☆ Manchester City, cel mai scump transfer din istoria clubului! Suma pe care o dă pentru jucătorul care a strălucit la EURO
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-01 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Prioritatea este Harry Kane, însă atacantul englez nu este primul fotbalist cu care Manchester City s-a înțeles pentru sezonul viitor. Potrivit publicației britanice Mirror, Manchester City a rezolvat transferul lui Jack Grealish, mijlocașul ofensiv de 25 de ani de la Aston Villa. Sursa citată anterior transmite că Manchester City va plăti 88 de milioane de lire, adică aproximativ 102.000.000 de euro. Mijlocașul care a început fotbalul la Aston Villa a intrat pe gazon în minutul 69, la 0-0, și a construit faza din care Raheem Sterling a deschis scorul și a pasat decisiv la golul doi, semnat de Harry Kane. Dacă va ajunge la Manchester, Jack Grealish va deveni cel mai scump fotbalist din istoria lui City.

Persons: Harry Kane, Jack Grealish, Sterling, City, Kevin, Bruyne, Pep Guardiola, Sergio Aguero, Tottenham Organizations: Manchester City, EURO Manchester City, Chelsea, Champions League, Aston Villa, EURO, Manchester Locations: englez, Angliei, Germania, Londra, Wolfsburg, Barcelona

☆ „Poate fi consumată apă de bună calitate, gratis.” Cișmelele de apă din Chișinău au fost redeschise
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-01 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

„Poate fi consumată apă de bună calitate, gratis.” Cișmelele de apă din Chișinău au fost redeschiseCișmelele de apă de pe teritoriul capitalei au fost redeschise, pentru a fi de folos oamenilor în perioada caniculară. Conform autorităților, de câteva săptămâni, chișinăuienii și oaspeții orașului pot consuma apă de bună calitate, gratis din aceste surse. „Furnizorul de apă a luat toate măsurile de precauție, prin dezinfectare, pentru a preveni răspândirea infecției COVID-19”, se arată într-un comunicat de presă emis de Primăria Chișinău. Cișmele sunt amenajate în Parcul „Valea Morilor”, în Scuarul Grădinii Publice „Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt”, în Grădina Catedralei și în Parcul „Alunelul”. Cișmelele de pe teritoriul orașului au fost instalate de SA „APĂ-Canal Chișinău” în anul 2017, iar amplasarea acestora a fost coordonată cu autoritățile.

Persons: Ștefan cel Mare Organizations: Primăria, Canal Chișinău Locations: Chișinău, Primăria Chișinău

☆ Apă potabilă GRATIS în perioada caniculară. Vezi unde sunt amenajate cişmelele
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-30 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

De câteva saptămâni cișmelele de apă de pe teritoriul oraşului au fost redeschise, relatează Primăria municipiului Chișinău. Furnizorul de apă a luat toate măsurile de precauție, prin dezinfectare, pentru a preveni răspândirea infecției COVID-19. Reamintim, cișmelele sunt amenajate în Parcul „Valea Morilor", în Scuarul Grădinii Publice „Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt", în Grădina Catedralei. De la începutul anului 2021, din sursa enunțată a fost utilizată o cantitate de peste o mie de tone de apă, iar în perioada caniculară consumul va crește. Furnizorul de apă face apel către cetățeni de a păstra bunurile publice, spre a fi de folos întregii comunități.

Persons: ., Ștefan cel Mare Locations: Chișinău

Acestea sunt amenajate în Parcul „Valea Morilor", în Scuarul Grădinii Publice „Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt", în Grădina Catedralei, iar din acest an, și în Parcul „Alunelul" există astfel de surse de apă. De la începutul anului 2021, din sursa enunțată a fost utilizată o cantitate de peste o mie de tone de apă, iar în perioada caniculară consumul va crește. Cișmelele de pe teritoriul orașului au fost instalate de SA „APĂ-Canal Chișinău" în anul 2017, iar amplasarea acestora a fost coordonată cu autoritățile. Furnizorul de apă face apel către cetățeni de a păstra bunurile publice, spre a fi de folos întregii comunități. Totodată, cazurile de vandalizare a cișmelelor urmează a fi anunțate către SA „APĂ-Canal Chișinău".

Persons: Ștefan cel Mare Organizations: Canal Chișinău

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