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☆ American sniper in Ukraine says he couldn't care less about expensive weapons like tanks. 'Give me artillery' and ammo, he says.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Ukraine needs artillery and ammunition rather than tanks, a US veteran there said. AdvertisementAn American veteran fighting in Ukraine said soldiers are desperate for artillery and ammunition. "With the West, you see so much stuff about, 'Oh yeah, they're donating these vehicles, these vehicles, these vehicles.' The European Commission earlier this month announced $540 million to fast-track arms manufacturing, including artillery ammunition. That means Ukraine's soldiers often have to plan for survival, rather than long-term success.

Persons: —, Jonathan Poquette, Poquette, Serhii Mykhalchuk, we've, it's, Kostya Organizations: Service, 59th Motorized Brigade, Getty, Ukraine, Artillery, Republicans, Guardian, European, Getty Images Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv, Russia, Ukrainian, Donetsk Oblast, Roman, Germany, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Avdiivka

☆ Police Raid Peruvian President’s Home, Looking for Rolex Watches
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Mitra Taj | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The police and prosecutors in Peru carried out a surprise raid at the home of President Dina Boluarte and the presidential palace early Saturday as part of an “unlawful enrichment” investigation into news reports that she had been seen wearing Rolex watches since taking office. The raid, which came as Peruvians were celebrating the Holy Week holiday, shocked many people, even in a country that has grown accustomed over the past two decades to politicians investigated for alleged corruption. Before midnight on Good Friday, the police used a battering ram to force their way into Ms. Boluarte’s home in Lima, according to live coverage on Latina Noticias. Prosecutors and the police then searched Ms. Boluarte’s office and residence in the presidential palace.

Persons: Dina Boluarte, Boluarte’s Organizations: Latina Noticias, Prosecutors Locations: Peru, Lima

☆ Dina Boluarte: ‘Rolex case’ sees Peruvian police raid presidential palace over leader’s 14 luxury watches
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Claudia Rebaza | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Armed police raided Peru’s government palace and the private home of President Dina Boluarte in search of Rolexes and other luxury watches as part of a preliminary corruption inquiry. The probe was prompted by Peruvian news outlet La Encerrona’s investigation into Boluarte’s watches. After reviewing thousands of photographs of the President, La Encerrona determined that Boluarte owned at least 14 luxury watches. Peruvian media have since dubbed the incident the “Rolex case.”Boularte had denied any wrongdoing before the raid, saying anything she owned was a result of her hard work. Peru has in recent years been rattled by political instability, with president after president brought down by allegations of corruption or political malfeasance.

Persons: Dina Boluarte, La Encerrona, ” Boularte, “, ”, Mateo Castaneda, Castaneda, Boularte, Boluarte, Sebastian Castaneda, Gustavo Adrianzen, RPP, Eduardo Arana, Pedro Castillo, Castillo, Martin Vizcarra, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, Ollanta Humala, Humala Organizations: CNN — Armed, Police, Reuters, RPP, Kuczynski Locations: Peruvian, Peru, Vizcarra’s

☆ How Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend and early recruit helped put the FTX founder behind bars for 25 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIn sentencing FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to a 25-year prison sentence on Thursday, Judge Lewis Kaplan cited testimony from Caroline Ellison, an ex-girlfriend of the defendant and early recruit into his crypto enterprise. In a Google document from February 2022 shared with the Times, Ellison wrote, "I have been feeling pretty unhappy and overwhelmed with my job. The government presented a series of Signal exchanges involving Bankman-Fried, Ellison, Wang and other top execs. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Prosecutors relied heavily on text messages sent among FTX and Alameda Research executives in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards Prosecutors relied heavily on text messages sent among FTX and Alameda Research executives in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried.

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☆ Two brains: One visualizes too much, the other not at all
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

“I understand concepts, I comprehend things, I have memories, but they aren’t supported by any images,” Wathen said. Paul BokslagDutch-born artist Geraldine van Heemstra is at the opposite end of this unique way of processing. In reaction to cruel teasing from her brothers and school friends, van Heemstra learned to hide her sensory abilities as a child. “It was quite tricky at school as well, such as with math, where I would see the numbers in color,” van Heemstra said. “It was so frustrating at school because I would explain something, and then I would be laughed at,” van Heemstra said.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang just gave us a Meta-Nvidia crossover we never saw coming
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Zuckerberg seems to be a huge fan of chip giant Nvidia and its CEO, Jensen Huang. AdvertisementMeta and Nvidia CEOs Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang just gave us a Big Tech fashion crossover for the books. AdvertisementA meeting between Zuckerberg and Huang wouldn't be surprising considering Zuckerberg's ambitions to expand aggressively into the AI space. In an earnings call last year, Zuckerberg told investors that AI will be Meta's "biggest investment area in 2024 for engineering and compute resources." Advertisement"We have built up the capacity to do this at a scale that may be larger than any other individual company," Zuckerberg told The Verge.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, Huang, Zuckerberg, Meta, —, he's, Ambani, Priscilla Chan, Alexander McQueen, Anant Ambani's Richard Mille, Huang wouldn't Organizations: Nvidia, Service, Big Tech, Meta Locations: Jersey, Asia

ROGA members commit to work together on issues ranging from education, responsible gaming best practices, conscientious advertising and marketing across the industry. Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesROGA says it will create a certification program to assess members' responsible gaming efforts and provide an incentive for operators to participate. Problem gamblingAn estimated 2 million U.S. adults meet the criteria for a severe gambling problem, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. Another 5 million to 8 million U.S. adults are considered to have a mild or moderate gambling problem. Problem gambling prompted regulatory crackdowns in Europe and especially in the United Kingdom over the last couple years, impacting sportsbooks' profitability and changing the way they conduct business.

Persons: —, Jennifer Shatley, ROGA, Justin Sullivan, Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani, he's, Jontay Porter, There's, Paul Tonko, Tonko, PrizePicks, FanDuel, Milton Thompson, CNBC it's, it's, Silquia Patel, Eduardo Munoz Organizations: MGM PENN, Penn Entertainment, Online Gaming Association, D.C, Super, Los Angeles Dodgers, NBA, Toronto Raptors, Integrity, Temple University, National Council, . Rep, CNBC, DraftKings, Indiana Gaming, Caesars, American Gaming Association Locations: BetMGM, United States, Washington, Europe, United Kingdom, New York, Indiana, Rhode, Kentucky, East Rutherford , New Jersey, U.S

☆ Sam Altman's act may be wearing thin
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In today's big story, we're looking into how some in Silicon Valley are starting to sour on OpenAI's Sam Altman . AdvertisementFrom hardball tactics when raising funds to relentless self-mythologizing about his role in the future of tech, Altman's act is wearing thin on some . Even VCs uninterested in AI deals are quickly becoming servants to Altman's AI empire. Big market, fall hard.

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☆ Why Tourbillon Watches Are so Expensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Chris Snyder | Sarah Elkasaby | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A tourbillon (French for "whirlwind") is a centuries-old mechanism built inside some of the world's most expensive watches. Today, collectors consider tourbillon watches works of fine art. Tourbillon watches' complex design, combined with their limited production, contributes to their exclusivity and high price tags. On the lower end, you may find some entry-level tourbillon watches for $30,000. However, most tourbillon watches from reputable brands range from $100,000 to several million dollars.

Persons: Tourbillon, Remy Locations: Lake Annecy, France

☆ AI-powered Cherish Health has raised $26 million and is set to raise a $30 million Series B — and hasn't grabbed a single dollar from VCs. Here's why.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But with his latest startup, Cherish Health, he's taking a different approach. To date, Cherish Health, which makes a radar-based device to detect falls in the home, has raised $26 million from these alternative sources. Cherish Health is now gearing up to raise its Series B round, targeting $30 million at a $200 million valuation. In late 2022, Cherish Health landed $5 million in Series A funding led by Alarm.com at a $45 million valuation. If Cherish Health had gone the way of traditional venture capital, Nagpal said, "we would've given up most of our value by now."

Persons: Sumit Nagpal, Nagpal, he's, we've, JP Morgan, Health's, Health, Alarm.com, consortiums, aren't Organizations: pharma, Abbott, Business, Accenture, Health, Apple, Comcast, Amazon, Cherish Health Locations: Alere, Haven, Amazon , Berkshire, Alarm.com, VCs

☆ Bank of America helps its clients sell their art, watches, and Birkin bags. It's all part of a drive to be the one-stop shop for the art world.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Most banks, including UBS and Morgan Stanley, refer clients to third-party consultants to broker deals with auction houses. The bank secured a minimum sale price guarantee and negotiated how the house would market the painting. Courtesy of Bank of AmericaThe bank typically approaches two to three auction houses, such as Christie's, Sotheby's, and Philips. You've got to look at it in the holistic context of the sales strategy and also the financial terms," Watson explained. Advertisement"We try to get them to sharpen their pencil while we still have leverage with the other houses," Watson said.

Persons: Bank of America's Drew Watson, Watson, Morgan Stanley, Henri Rousseau, Whitney, Les, Drew Watson, Price, You've, Merrill Lynch, Birkin Organizations: Service, Bank of America's, UBS, Bank of America, Bank of, of America, Christie's, Philips Locations: Bank

☆ '3 Body Problem' hasn't been renewed for season 2 yet, but Netflix has plenty more material to draw from — here's what we know
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here's everything that we know about a potential season two of "3 Body Problem." But Woo said at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in March that they had already begun working on a second season. What would '3 Body Problem' season 2 be about? Here's where we'll really get into some spoiler territory, both for the ending of season one of "3 Body Problem" and book spoilers that might also be potential season two spoilers. "3 Body Problem" is now streaming on Netflix.

Persons: —, Liu Cixin's, Ye Wenjie, David Benioff, Weiss, Alexander Woo, they're, Benedict Wong, Ed Miller, Woo, we've, Liam Cunningham, showrunners, Benioff, Nothing's, haven't, Jess Hong, Jin Cheng, Jovan Adepo, Saul Durand, Eiza, Auggie Salazar, Wade, Clarence Shi, Marlo Kelly, Tatiana, Saamer Usmani, Raj Varma, Alex Sharp, Will Downing, we'll, Saul, Luo Ji, who's, Luo, Yu, Tseng, Maria Heras Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, SXSW, TV Festival, Collider, United Nations Locations: China, United Kingdom

☆ One Rolex model bucked the trend and had the biggest increase in value since last year
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The frenzy for pre-owned Rolex watches peaked exactly two years ago, sending the market into a slump. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementIt has been a rough two years in the pre-owned Rolex market. Related storiesDesigned as a utilitarian pilot's watch, Rolex introduced the GMT in 1955 with a dedicated hand to track the 24 hours of the day. What's more, this watch is selling on the pre-owned market for around $21,000, or nearly twice its $10,700 retail price.

Persons: II, —, I'm, Carol Altieri, It's, Altieri Organizations: Rolex, Service, Pepsi, Bloomberg Locations: Swiss

☆ All the ways Apple is a monopoly, according to its critics
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here are some of the ways the DOJ says Apple is a monopoly. AdvertisementHere are a few ways the DOJ argues that Apple maintains a tight hold over the iPhone ecosystem — and keeps competitors out. The suit argues that Apple sets conditions for the apps it allows on the App Store and imposes anti-competitive rules and regulations. The suit argues that Apple makes third-party messaging apps on the iPhone "worse" than Apple messages. Digital WalletsIt's becoming more common for iPhone users to pay for items with Apple Pay, the company's digital wallet system.

Persons: —, Apple, iPhones Organizations: Department, Apple, DOJ, Service, Big Tech, Business, Digital Markets, Netflix, Hulu, Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Apple Pay

☆ Billionaires going to space aim to industrialize the moon, asteroids, and Mars. It's time to set some ground rules.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewThe space business is in bloom and, so far, it's largely unregulated. Other space startups have ambitions including asteroid mining, in vitro fertilization (IVF) in space, and space hotels. As space startups and billionaires vie for a foothold on the moon and beyond, experts say governments probably need to start setting some ground rules. Seven of the world's 10 biggest commercial space operators are based in the US, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. AdvertisementIn another vein, last year Florida passed a bill to protect space companies and their owners from getting sued over spaceflight passenger death or injury.

Persons: —, Jeff Bezos's, Elon Musk, Bezos, NASA What's, George Nield, Galileo, Joel Kearns, Richard Branson, Galactic's, Lyndon B, Johnson, Jeff Bezos, Joe Raedle, Michelle Hanlon, Jared Isaacman, William Shatner, Hanlon Organizations: Service, NASA, Houston, SpaceX, Business, Northeastern University, Federal Aviation Administration's, Space Transportation, JPL, FAA, Virgin Galactic, Virgin, Getty, Artemis Accords, Hague Institute, Global Justice, Washington, Companies, Shepard, Center for Air, Space, University of Mississippi School of Law, titans, US International Trade Commission, Organisation for Economic Co, Federal Communications Locations: Mars, Russia, China, Blue, Florida

Reddit went public on Thursday after raising $748 million in its IPO. CEO Steve Huffman and Sam Altman and his network of investment firms are some who profited the most. Reddit is the most recent tech company to debut in the public markets as Wall Street watches to gauge the dormant IPO market. The company, founded in 2005 by Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian, had been rumored to go public over the past several years. However, the market has been shaky for the past two years, causing several companies to put off pursuing IPOs because of less-than-desirable macro conditions.

Persons: Reddit, Steve Huffman, Sam Altman, Alexis Ohanian Organizations: Business

☆ Buying a Rolex is easier than you think, an official retailer says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-21 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. A store director, Caitlin Hausser, walked Business Insider through how to buy a Rolex from William Barthman Jeweler in New York City. It's not as difficult to buy as other luxury accessoriesCaitlin Hausser told Business Insider that Rolex Daytona models were in the highest demand. "Rolex wants new clients," Hausser told BI. Hausser told BI that clients wouldn't have to pay for their new Rolex until it was time to pick it up.

Persons: —, Caitlin Hausser, William Barthman, Jordan Hart, Hausser, It's, Hermès Kelly, Birkin Organizations: Service, Business, New York Stock Exchange, Daytona, Rolex, Rolex Rolex Locations: Swiss, New York City, New York

☆ Opinion: Hey parents, don’t text your kids at school
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Opinion Jill Filipovic | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Hey, parents, leave your kids alone. There is the obvious threat of school shootings, which is surely one reason why parents may want their children to have phones on them. Several parents told me that they also strive to stay connected to their kids in emergencies, while minimizing distractions at school. Social media platforms need to do their part in restricting access to their platforms for young kids. And school leadership need to stand up, even in the face of anxious or demanding parents.

Persons: Jill Filipovic, CNN —, That’s, what’s, Pew, , it’s, Jean Twenge, Derek Thompson, ” Twenge, “, ’, Michael Smith, ”, Kathleen Moran, ” Moran, ” Beatrice Robbins Organizations: Twitter, CNN, UNESCO, Aspen Institute, Apple Locations: New York, United States, Brooklyn, Virginia Beach

☆ Putin scores a resounding win, but what’s next for Russia?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Nathan Hodge | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

Sovfoto/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Putin poses for a picture with his wife, Lyudmila, and daughters, Yekaterina and Maria. Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images Putin rides a horse during a vacation in Southern Siberia in August 2009. Dmitry Astakhov/RIA Novosti/AFP via Getty Images Putin plays with his dogs Yume, left, and Buffy at his home in Novo-Ogaryovo, Russia, in March 2013. Chris McGrath/Getty Images Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attend the G20 summit in Buenos Aires in November 2018. Getty Images Putin speaks with American right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson during an interview in February 2024.

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☆ Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault are worth a combined $400 billion — here are the routes they took to achieve mega-wealth
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault have a combined net worth of around $400 billion. Bezos and Arnault are the world's richest people, topping Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. AdvertisementJeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault are the world's two richest people, with a combined net worth of around $400 billion. Arnault, the owner of the luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, is ranked first on Bloomberg's Billionaires Index, with a net worth of $202 billion. Amazon founder Bezos is ranked second on the index, with a net worth of $197 billion.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, —, Dom Pérignon, Bezos Organizations: Service, Tiffany

☆ The first Apple computer you can buy directly from Walmart is a $700 MacBook Air
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Walmart is selling Macs directly for the first time, starting at $700 for a MacBook Air. The MacBook Air with an M1 chip is arriving after Apple revamped its laptop lineup. AdvertisementFor the first time, Walmart is selling Apple laptops directly, with the MacBook Air (with an M1 chip) available at a cool $700. AdvertisementAs a result, Apple discontinued its M1 MacBook Air — the one arriving at Walmart. Walmart has previously sold Apple products — including iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches — but never Macs.

Persons: —, Julie Barber Organizations: Walmart, MacBook Air, Apple, Service, MacBook, Air

☆ An accountant who works with top YouTubers shares 3 money-management strategies for freelancers and influencers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

As an accountant and business advisor for creators, his day-to-day life is made of numbers, spreadsheets, and "boring," "compliance-driven" tasks. Uwins began doing taxes for creators and influencers in the early 2010s, when making money online was still relatively new. In 2021, he cofounded Arcade Media, a talent-management company that works exclusively with the YouTube group the Sidemen. He's helped develop products with the YouTubers, like fried-chicken chain Sides, vodka brand XIX, and their most recent venture, a company making breakfast products called Best Breakfasts. Build a business structure as soon as you start making moneyCreators should have a registered business regardless of how much money they're making, Uwins said.

Persons: —, Sam Uwins, Uwins, Patricia Bright, He's, Sidemen, wean, it's, Uwin Organizations: Service, Business, Arcade Media, YouTube

Palestinians told CNN the war has crushed hopes of observing a peaceful month of fasting, festivities and worship this year. “Many of our friends and loved ones were buried alive under the rubble,” Mohammed Hamouda, a displaced health worker in Rafah, told CNN. “There are many people who (already) fast like it’s Ramadan,” he told CNN in late February, as the celebrations approached. Palestinians told CNN they resort to eating water-based soup mixed with herbs, custard or finger-sized biscuits because they have no access to nutrient-rich foods. I don’t remember.”Muslims in Gaza told CNN they are determined to perform daily rituals to try and find moments of relief among colossal devastation.

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☆ TikTok’s Security Threats Go Beyond the Scope of House Legislation
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( David E. Sanger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But that glosses over the deeper TikTok security problem, which the legislation does not fully address. Those algorithms, which guide how TikTok watches its users and feeds them more of what they want, are the magic sauce of an app that 170 million Americans now have on their phones. But TikTok doesn’t own those algorithms; they are developed by engineers who work for its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, which assembles the code in great secrecy in its software labs. But China has issued regulations that appear designed to require government review before any of ByteDance’s algorithms could to be licensed to outsiders. Few expect those licenses to be issued — meaning that selling TikTok to an American owner without the underlying code might be like selling a Ferrari without its famed engine.

Persons: TikTok Organizations: Republicans Locations: China

DETROIT – General Motors' long-time head of manufacturing is retiring, and the company has hired a former Tesla and Google executive to fill his shoes. The Detroit automaker said on Tuesday that Gerald Johnson, executive vice president of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, will pass the baton to Jens Peter "JP" Clausen, a former executive with Tesla, Lego and, most recently, Google. Johnson's departure isn't unexpected after a 44-year tenure with the automaker, however GM also announced another more surprising departure on Tuesday: that of Mike Abbott, executive vice president of software and services. Baris Cetinok, current vice president of product in software and services, has been named Abbott's interim replacement while a search is conducted. The company's board members include former Tesla President of Global Sales and Service Jon McNeill.

Persons: Gerald Johnson, Jens Peter, JP, Clausen, Johnson, Mike Abbott, Abbott, Baris Cetinok, Elon Musk, JB Straubel, Tesla's, Tesla, Gingko Bioworks, Jon McNeill Organizations: Motors, Global Manufacturing, Labor, DETROIT –, Google, Detroit, Sustainability, GM, Apple, Tesla, Softbank, company's, Technology, Global Sales Locations: Warren , Michigan, DETROIT, Nevada, Reno, Zymergen

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