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☆ At 18, she dreamed about moving to Japan. When she turned 50, she quit her job and bought an abandoned home near Osaka.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

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Persons: Chani, —, you've, I've, she'd, hadn't, Lawrence Covian, Eric McAskill Organizations: Service, Chani, Japan, YouTube, US Army, BI Locations: Australia, Japan, Brisbane, Chani Japan, Shikoku, Wakayama, Osaka, Europe, I'm, akiya, Iwakuni

☆ Big Tech's vanishing perks have left employees to face a stark new reality
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, Big Tech is pulling back on the freebies for its employees . The perks help recruit and retain talent and keep employees working at the office. Some Amazon employees aren't buying it. It's not all bad news for Amazon employees, though. Some Amazon employees support Jeff Bezos' controversial WaPo decision.

Persons: —, David Arky, Tyler Le, Insider's Lara O'Reilly, Rob Price, Hugh Langley, Sydney Bradley, It's, Matt Garman, Frederic J . BROWN, BI's Jyoti Mann, Ashley Stewart, Garman, Stave Huffman, Spencer Platt, Natalie Ammari, Tesla, Meta, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Harris, Trump, you'll, Jeff Bezos, Bezos, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, Milan Sehmbi Organizations: Business, Service, Microsoft, SEC, Big Tech, Meta, Citibank, Tech, Services, Getty, Amazon Web Services, Amazon, BI, Google, Semiconductor, Intel, Washington Post, Apple Locations: OpenAI, AFP, New York, London

A little over a year into running her cleaning business, Cool Aunt Cleaners, Anna-Marie Ortiz has learned a lot about the resilience and adaptability needed to succeed as a small business owner. Matt Wolcott | CNBC Make ItOrtiz started the business in July 2023 with her last $2,000 in savings. Despite the failure, running the shop gave Ortiz lasting insights she was able to apply to her cleaning business. To drum up business, Ortiz put up flyers and handed out business cards in targeted neighborhoods. Looking aheadOrtiz has ambitious plans to expand Cool Aunt Cleaners beyond Portland and turn it into a "seven-figure business."

Persons: Marie Ortiz, —, Anna, Matt Wolcott, Ortiz, she's, it's, I've, they're, recalibrating, Ortiz doesn't, she'd Organizations: CNBC, Butler Community College, Transportation, Amazon Prime, Spotify Locations: Portland , Oregon, Wichita , Kansas, Wichita, Kingman , Kansas, Lawrence , Kansas, Portland, West Coast, forbearance

AdvertisementFor more than a decade, Big Tech companies doled out lavish perks to hire and retain a limited supply of technical talent — and some workers pushed the limits of these benefits. AdvertisementBusiness Insider interviewed tech workers and industry experts about Grubgate and the evolving relationship between Big Tech companies and staff. They also described how layoffs, efficiency drives, and tougher policy enforcement have shifted the culture at once easygoing tech companies. According to job marketplace Trueup, at least 650,000 tech workers have been cut since the start of 2023. Alongside industrywide layoffs that began in 2022, many tech companies also trimmed back the benefits on offer.

Persons: —, Meta, grifting, that's, Allison Shrivastava, it's, Googler, Mark Zuckerberg, Zuck, Patrick Mork, Wall, Mork, Dilip Rao, he's, Bruce Daisley, Daisley Organizations: Big Tech, Service, Google, Meta, US Meta, Snap, Nintendo, Twitter, YouTube Locations: Silicon Valley, Mountain View, Tupperware, US, Meta

☆ Read the letter sent to AWS CEO Matt Garman, signed by 500 employees, protesting his RTO comments
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Jyoti Mann | Ashley Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

AWS CEO Matt Garman has been sent a letter from employees protesting his pro-RTO comments. Over 500 employees have signed a letter, sent on Wednesday, urging Garman to reconsider the plans. AdvertisementAmazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman is facing backlash from some employees over his comments about its return-to-office policy, according to an open letter obtained by Business Insider. The policy is stricter than at Amazon's peer companies and, by some accounts, stricter than Amazon's office work policy before the pandemic. The letter has been signed by 523 staff from Amazon and AWS, with 172 of those including their names.

Persons: Matt Garman, Garman, —, Matt doesn't, Elizabeth Rutledge, Garman's, Andy Jassy, Margaret Callahan, we're, Amazon's, Jyoti Mann, Ashley Stewart Organizations: Service, Web, Business, AWS, BI, American Express, Amazon Locations: jyotimann

☆ Westminster Dog Show winners are getting trading cards now
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Erika Tulfo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The trading card industry has gone to the dogs — literally. Topps’ “Stars of the Show” relics will feature authentic cut-up pieces of the winning dog’s “Best in Show” ribbon. Even rarer are the seven one-of-a-kind cards that include the handler’s purple winner’s lapel fully inserted into the card. “What the cards do is they capture a moment and connect you with a hero,” said Clay Luraschi, Topps’ senior vice president of product. Making a legacy brand accessibleThe Westminster Dog Show, first held in 1877, is America’s second-oldest continuous sporting event and predates the invention of both the lightbulb and the automobile.

Persons: pooches, “, ”, Clay Luraschi, Luraschi, Don Sturz, it’s, ” Sturz, Allen, Sturz, they’re Organizations: CNN, Topps, Westminster Kennel Club, Madison Locations: Westminster

☆ We're hiking our GEHC price target, looking beyond a mixed quarter to next year's catalysts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Organic revenue growth of 1% matched expectations. Management raised the midpoint of full-year earnings guidance despite the continued in weakness in China that has been hampering top-line organic growth. Bottom Line Results were mixed, but it comes as no surprise that the quarter was negatively impacted by weakness in China. The team continues to deliver for customers and we've seen PDx reports seven quarters of high-single-digit or double-digit organic revenue growth." Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) segment — used in radiology and nuclear medicine to deliver more precise diagnoses — was particularly strong, delivering segment revenue growth of 7% organically.

Persons: Peter Arduini, Arduini, We're, James Saccaro, Saccaro, GEHC, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Martin Schutt Organizations: GE Healthcare, Revenue, LSEG, Management, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics, General Electric, Philips, Siemens, U.S . Food, Drug Administration, GE Healthcare's, Care Solutions, CNBC, Getty Locations: China, U.S, Jena , Germany

I found what I was looking for in the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty, an air purifier designed for medium-to-large rooms. Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier If you need a powerful, energy-efficient air purifier for medium to large rooms, the Airmega AP-1521HH Mighty is your best option. AdvertisementOur review of the Coway Airmega AP-1521HH MightyThe Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty prefilter captures large particles like pet fur. Air quality sensor: Open the air quality sensor cover every two months (or sooner in dusty environments) and clean it with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Heidi Borst/Business InsiderConsider the Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty if you're seeking an effective and user-friendly air purifier for a medium-to-large environment.

Persons: unpackaging, Heidi Borst, it's, Max Organizations: Business, Amazon, Walmart, Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, PM, Honeywell Locations: Eco

☆ Willie Nelson talks about grief, legalizing marijuana and that Beyoncé collaboration
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Andrew Kirell | Andrew Kirell Is A News Editor With Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Willie Nelson is no stranger to confronting his mortality. (“When I listened back to my dad’s vocal on it, I just started bawling,” Micah Nelson said in the album’s accompanying essay.) He expressed joy about working with Micah Nelson, 34, who played a key role in making the album. He then launched into rollicking versions of the classics “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” and “On the Road Again.”“We’re feeling hopeful,” Annie Nelson said on the call. “He doesn’t want to make Bob Dylan sad,” Annie Nelson chimed in.

Persons: Willie Nelson, ”, Micah Nelson, Tom Waits, “, Nelson, —, Kris Kristofferson, “ I’ve, ” Nelson, ” Warren, ” Micah Nelson, Kristofferson, Toby Keith, Loretta Lynn, Paul English, Bobbie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Guy Clark, Nelson’s, Rene Butts, Billy, ” Willie, Neil Young, “ I’m, Annie D’Angelo Nelson, “ Micah, Waits, Young, Beck, Carter, ‘ Heck, ” Nelson's, Kamala Harris Nelson, Kamala Harris, hasn’t, Joe Biden, Beto O’Rourke, Harris, Colin Allred, Kamala ”, Harris ’ Beyoncé, ’, ” Harris, Walz, ” Annie Nelson, Willie, Andrea Drummer, “ Willie, ” Annie, Bob Dylan, Annie Nelson chimed, “ Bob Dylan doesn’t Organizations: Rep, Harris and, Cowboys Locations: Harris and Texas, Florida, Dallas, Houston, West Hollywood , California, U.S

☆ 4 expert side hustlers share their top gig recommendations
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Two people recommended content creation; one of them said it's fun but takes time to build up. Four serial side hustlers suggested selling digital wall art on Etsy, creating content, or earning on-site commissions through the Amazon Influencer Program. AdvertisementMeghan Lim, 26Meghan Lim recommended making content. She has made money making videos and from pet sitting and dog walking. Another idea for content creation as a gig is making "content about products on TikTok shop and earn passive income that way," she said.

Persons: —, Ryan, hustlers, Meghan Lim, Lim, Amber Smith, Amber Smith Smith, she's, wasn't, Smith, TikTok, Ryan Ryan, Meghan Lim Lim, Kate Robb, Jordan Robb, Robb, There's, Etsy, Isabella Diaz Organizations: Service, Business, Amazon Locations: Etsy

☆ He was stressed out and unfulfilled living in NYC. So, at 25, he left and moved to Bangkok to start anew.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Paul Lee, 28, left New York City to move to Thailand in 2021. Life in NYC felt competitive and materialistic, which left him feeling unfulfilled. AdvertisementFour years ago, Paul Lee, 28, left New York City to move to Bangkok. Advertisement"It's already much nicer, bigger, and cheaper than the one I was living in New York City," he added. AdvertisementEven though Bangkok is a vibrant city, the pace of life is still slower than in NYC, Lee said.

Persons: Paul Lee, —, Lee, It's, I'm, Lee isn't, there's, I've, Paul Lee . Organizations: Service, Big Apple, Business, New, Suvarnabhumi, Economist Intelligence Locations: New York City, Thailand, Bangkok, Macon , Georgia, Georgia, South Korea, New York, Thong Lo, SoHo, NYC, Jeju, Lee's, In Thailand, Pattaya, United States

☆ Elon Musk’s dozens of meetings with presidents, prime ministers and political candidates show his growing political influence
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Clare Duffy | Way Mullery | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

New York CNN —Over the past three years, Elon Musk has met dozens of times with presidents, prime ministers, lawmakers, government officials and political candidates from around the world. Other meetings, such as a recent conversation with Argentine President Javier Milei, the world only glimpses through the billionaire’s social media posts. Recently, Musk’s political activism has begun to have a tangible impact on his companies: Brands pulled their advertisements from X, tanking its value. CNN’s analysis also suggests that Musk has, in particular, worked to develop influence among a set of right-leaning world leaders, including Modi, Bolsonaro, Milei and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Now, as he campaigns for Trump, Musk may be setting himself up for his most prominent political role yet: a position in a possible future Trump White House.

Persons: Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu, Javier Milei, Musk, Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov, ”, Ron DeSantis, Robert F, Kennedy, Jr, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, “ He’s, he’s, James Lewis, it’s, Tesla, “, ” Lewis, “ They’re, Jair, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Li Qiang, Emmanuel Macron, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Narendra Modi, William Klepper, you’ve, ” Musk, Modi, Giorgia Meloni, India’s Modi Organizations: New, New York CNN, Argentine, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Putin, Gov, Trump, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Indian, Columbia Business School, Brands, SpaceX, Italian, Elon, Trump White House, Department of Government Locations: New York, Israel, South Africa, United States, Brazil, Nuevo Leon, Shanghai, China, Turkish, California, Italy, India, Argentina, ”

An encampment of unhoused people in downtown New Orleans was forcibly relocated by the order of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry ahead of this weekend's Taylor Swift concerts, disrupting monthslong housing efforts with less than a week's notice. "It's not like Taylor Swift all of a sudden decided to come to New Orleans," Harris said. We, as a city, knew that Taylor Swift was coming, but there wasn't a conversation had other than last Friday." "So this is working, what we're doing is working," Harris said.

Persons: Jeff Landry, Taylor Swift, Lesli Harris, Swift, Harris, rumblings, Landry, Kate Kelly, ” Kelly, Burger, Joseph Neiswander, Helena Moreno, WDSU, Nathaniel Fields, Nola.com, Taylor Organizations: Louisiana Gov, Caesars Superdome, NBC News, New, Louisiana State Police’s, Louisiana State Police, State, Good, Burger King Locations: New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans, Nola.com

☆ These are 2024’s top trending Halloween costumes, according to Google
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Google’s annual “Frightgeist” list has unveiled 25 costume ideas the tech giant says are “trending” in the build-up to Halloween. An attendee at this month's New York Comic Con dressed as Bob from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." Google also looked at trending kids’ costumes (topped by Red from Disney’s “Descendants”), pet costumes (“Dogpool”) and costume pairs (Deadpool and Wolverine). Google has noted a spike in searches for “green and yellow track suit” and “green track pants" for users looking to emulate Australian breakdancer Raygun. “Frightgeist” also identified the year’s top trending party theme as “Beetlejuice,” while the “spooky foods” category was topped by “mummy hot dogs.”Here are this year’s top 25 trending costumes, according to Google Trends:

Persons: CNN —, Raygun, Playtime, Deadpool, Sabrina Carpenter, York Comic Con, Bob, Charles Sykes, Joy —, Chipotle burritos, Soulja Boy, “, Disney’s, ”, Elsa, Getty, Dolly Parton, Ron Burgundy, Frightgeist ” Organizations: CNN, Google, York Comic, Warner Bros, Warner Bros . Locations: CatNap, Tampa , Florida, Rapid City , South Dakota, Marquette , Michigan, Duluth , Minnesota, Tucson , Arizona

☆ Karen Read supporter denies intimidating witnesses with rubber ducks and fake $100 bills
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

BOSTON — The Karen Read murder case has inspired crowds of pink-clad supporters, divided a Massachusetts town and provided juicy content for true crime podcasters. Now, rubber ducks are in the mix. The 65-year-old Schiffer didn’t speak during his brief appearance in Stoughton District Court but greeted several dozen supporters outside. Several wore T-shirts emblazoned with rubber ducks, while some carried American flags or placards supporting Read. Schiffer has been among the dozens of Read supporters who accuse state and local law enforcement of a widespread coverup.

Persons: Karen Read, Richard Schiffer Jr, he’s, Read, John O’Keefe, Schiffer, “, ” Schiffer, ”, Alan Jackson, Timothy Bradl, ” Bradl, don’t, O’Keefe, Brian Albert, Brian Albert’s, Chris Albert, Aidan Timothy Kearney, ” Turtleboy, Rich, we’re Organizations: BOSTON, Boston, Canton, Norfolk, Attorney’s Locations: Massachusetts, Stoughton District, “, Boston, Canton, O’Keefe’s neighborhood

☆ We left New Orleans for an island in Japan and bought an abandoned house for $7,500: Take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Dani Benton | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Today, we run a small guesthouse and honeybee farm on Japan's Ōmishima Island and own two formerly abandoned homes that we restored back to life. The home that is now Benton Guesthouse was built in 1953. Welcome to Benton Guesthouse. Photo: Dani BentonWe bought our second abandoned house, around the corner from the guesthouse, in September 2023, for $18,500. Photo: Dani Benton

Persons: Evan, Dani Benton, Bosco, Benton, we've Organizations: Nintendo, Benton Locations: Louisiana, New Orleans, U.S, Mexico, Japan, Benton

☆ Interior designers share 6 of the best and 4 of the worst ways to use extra space in your home
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alyssa Towns Swantkoski | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Interior designers told Business Insider the best and worst ways to use extra space in your home. Business Insider asked interior designers for tips on the best and worst ways to take advantage of extra space in your home. "Having all that extra space means you should be able to space out your wardrobe." "Bookshelves can add extra storage space by incorporating lower cabinets, and we utilize baskets as hidden storage on a bookshelf," Brandolino said. On the other hand, defining extra space with permanent features can lower the resale valueBuilt-in cabinetry is not very versatile.

Persons: —, Mark Cutler, Cutler Schulze, Culter, Betty Brandolino, Brandolino, Amanda Oninski, Oninski, Brenna Morgan, Morgan, Charli, Hantman, Ying Reeves, Reeves, Renee Croome, I've, Andra DelMonico, Trendey, they're, DelMonico, Heather McKeown, McKeown Organizations: Service, Business, Re, Sky Designs Locations: cabinetry

☆ People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful goal. But a little more investment in your community may make a big difference, said Dr. Gail Saltz, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. One in 5 adults in the United States reported feeling loneliness “a lot of the day yesterday,” according to Gallup data released Tuesday. Building back deeper, more intimate connections may feel hard to do quickly to address your loneliness, but turning your attention to invest in your community may be one small thing you can do to help, Saltz said. Even small daily interactions with strangers in a coffee shop can help boost your mood when you're feeling lonely.

Persons: Gail Saltz, Vivek Murthy, Dan Witters, Gemma Hughes, Saltz, they’ve, ”, John Duffy’s, ” Duffy, “, ” Saltz, wera, ” Hughes, Duffy, they’re Organizations: CNN, Presbyterian Hospital, Gallup, Gallup National Health, University of Leicester School of Business, Invest, Getty, Engage Locations: United States, United Kingdom, Chicago

☆ I traveled to Bali with my husband and young kids to decompress. 2 years later, we're still here.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Alison Emerick | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Alison Emerick and her husband traveled to Bali for a break on their way home to Colorado. They settled into Bali life quickly, with two young kids, and didn't want to leave. AdvertisementWe settled into Bali life quicklyAs the weeks went by, and life slowed down, we realized we really liked it here. The author, her husband, and two kids embrace Bali life. The author loves how easy it is to pick up the kids from school and head to the beach as a family.

Persons: Alison Emerick, —, It's, we're, Alison Emerick Bali, we've, We've, I've, We're Organizations: Service, Singapore American School, manta Locations: Bali, Colorado, Singapore, Singapore ., Indonesia, Sanur, Canggu, Penida, Komodo, East Java, Ubud, Overdevelopment, Rivers

☆ When dog owners go to rehab, he’s making sure their pets are cared for
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Allie Torgan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

If you’re over capacity, then you start euthanizing dogs,” Knight said. “I didn’t want to lose my dog, and then somebody told me about Dogs Matter. “I always got the question of, like, ‘So, you call yourself Dogs Matter. “You’re saving that dog’s life and the owner’s life. Check out the Dogs Matter website and see how to help.

Persons: Texas CNN — Stephen Knight, Knight, “, ‘, ’ ” Knight, Knight’s, ” Knight, ‘ I’ll, he’d, Stephen Knight — Allie Torgan, Egan, Remy, I’ve, ”, ” Egan, we’re, they’ll Organizations: Texas CNN, CNN, Dallas Locations: Dallas, Texas, Jayde

☆ Want to Understand America? Watch ‘Shark Tank.’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Jordyn Holman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +19 min

“Shark Tank” Over the Years Season 1 (2009-10) The show premiered against the backdrop of the Great Recession. “‘Shark Tank’ is not a game show,” said Kevin O’Leary, a cutthroat investor known sarcastically in the tank as Mr. “Shark Tank” debuted less than a year after the subprime mortgage crisis devastated the global economy. But those kinds of companies are rarely reflected on “Shark Tank” for one simple reason: They don’t make for good TV. “The buyer gave us a shot at Target because of the ‘Shark Tank’ appearance.”“We turn you into a rock star and you become part of the ‘Shark Tank’ culture and the lore of ‘Shark Tank’,” said Mr. O’Leary.

Persons: Tod Wilson, Mark Cuban, Shark Lori Greiner, ”, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Corcoran, Mark Burnett, Lehman Brothers, “, Daymond John, John, ” Mr, Wilson, Ms, Angela Lee, Halle Tecco, Jamie Siminoff, Siminoff, O’Leary, Siminoff “, Mr, Robert Herjavec, Burnett, Herjavec, TJ Maxx, Lori Greiner, Greiner, Michael Jones, Taryn Jones Laeben, ” Tod Wilson, Lee, Sarah Paiji Yoo, Dave Heath, Ann Crady Weiss, Hatch, Weiss Organizations: ABC, Sharks, QVC, Amazon, Bombas, Corcoran Group, “ Tigers, “, Twitter, Marketplace, Valley . Producers, Las, Columbia Business School, Halle, Four, Smart Tire Company, TJ, Tank, Tank Venture, Science Inc, Forbes, IRL Ventures, Educators, Blueland Locations: Angeles, Valley, Manhattan, America, Britain, Canada, United States, Houston, Somerset, N.J, Las Vegas, cybersecurity, Target, U.S, Los Angeles, Wegman’s, Minneapolis, Queens

My girlfriend and I never talked about pet insurance — that changed when our cat got cancer. I haven't decided whether pet insurance is right for my needs, but I know I'm willing to take on debt for my pets. But without pet insurance, we had to make tough decisions as we tried to save his life. The primary reason is that pet insurance is worse than pre-Obamacare human insurance, and it doesn't cover pre-existing conditions. Get Pet Insurance Quotes Find affordable pet insurance policies with Petted.

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Learn moreWhile Amazon Prime Day may not live rent-free in your head, it does for me. Multi-day battery lifeCheck mark icon A check mark. Comes with additional fill if you prefer a firmer pillowCheck mark icon A check mark. With Amazon Prime Big Deal Days out of the way for 2024, the next Amazon Prime-member exclusive deal event isn't until Prime Day 2025. You don't necessarily need to be an Amazon Prime member to score any of the discounts above or the deals on Amazon's deals page.

Persons: Dolby, It's Organizations: Business, Amazon, Deal, Coop Home, Amazon Fire, Amazon Apple, Keurig's Express, Amazon Prime

An army of political propaganda accounts powered by artificial intelligence posed as real people on X to argue in favor of Republican candidates and causes, according to a research report out of Clemson University. The network identified by the Clemson researchers included at least 686 identified X accounts that have posted more than 130,000 times since January. Many of the accounts were removed from X after NBC News emailed the platform for comment. In Arizona’s Republican congressional primary, the accounts supported Blake Masters over Abraham Hamadeh. A search on X for that hashtag shows only one other tweet, from 2018, has used it.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Pepe, Darren Linvill, They’re, Frank LaRose, Bernie Moreno, Blake Masters, Abraham Hamadeh, didn’t, —, Sen, Sherrod Brown, ” OpenAI, Kai, Cheng Yang, ”, Yang, ChatGPT, Elon Musk, Musk, ” Linvill, Larry Norden, “ There’s, ” Norden, “, Norden, Clemson’s, Eric Hartford, Hartford Organizations: Republican, Clemson University, Clemson, NBC, NBC News, Democratic, Clemson’s Media, “, Ohio Republican Senate, Trump, GOP, Hamadeh, Northeastern University, Ohio Republican, Center for Justice, United, Social Locations: American, Montana , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio, ”, China, Taiwan, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, United States, U.S

☆ My husband and I are full-time housesitters for people around the world. We don't have a permanent home and have no housing costs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Amy Hornsby | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Since our housing costs are basically zero, we love this lifestyle and have no plans to stop. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementHousesitting also lets us travel while working remotely, allowing us to find a home on the road and save money on housing. I got an in-office job, rented a house, and started looking at visa options for my husband to stay. Many people don't understand how we live and were perplexed when we gave up a more stable choice for life on the road.

Persons: —, I've, Housesitting, It's, We've, COVID Organizations: Service, Facebook, Sheffield Locations: South Korea, Poland, England, France, Swiss

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