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Economy

Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson

The grand opening of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma’s new Harrah’s branded casino saw crowds spilling into the streets and a gambling floor packed beyond capacity, proving the massive draw of a global brand. However, behind the scenes, the celebration is clouded by a frustrating bureaucratic stalemate. While the doors are open, plans for Harrah’s

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Economy

Adult child caregivers risk wrath of sibling greed after a parent dies

For many adult children, stepping into the role of a primary caregiver for an aging parent is an act of love and duty that brings immense stress. However, experts warn that the emotional toll of caregiving often pales in comparison to the fallout that occurs after the parent passes away. Those who spent years providing

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Economy

Some meat products containing jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says

Federal officials have issued an urgent public health alert regarding various meat and poultry products containing jalapeños, warning that they may be linked to a widespread salmonella outbreak. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service stepped in after discovering that several regulated facilities had used a recalled ingredient. While eighteen specific products

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Economy

‘Asimov was right’ about rules for robots, says ex-US Cyber Director

Former US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis believes we have stopped needing to debate whether artificial intelligence is sentient and instead need to focus on the dangerous reality of its autonomy. Speaking at the Black Hat security conference, Inglis argued that if an AI can pass the Turing test for every person it encounters, it

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Economy

Verizon mobile service restored after outage for thousands of customers in the U.S.

Thousands of Verizon customers across the United States experienced a significant disruption to their mobile service on Saturday afternoon, leaving many unable to make calls or send messages for several hours. The issues began surfacing around 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, quickly escalating into a widespread problem centered primarily in major urban hubs such as New

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Economy

US Declared An Energy Emergency, Then Paid $4 Billion For Less Energy

The Trump administration finds itself caught in a stark contradiction after committing nearly 4 billion dollars to convince energy companies to scrap planned power projects, despite having declared a national energy emergency shortly after taking office. While the president initially warned that America lacks sufficient energy to meet its needs, eighteen months of policy have

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Economy

Warren Buffett’s successor is finally spending the huge cash pile he built at Berkshire Hathaway

Greg Abel may be proving himself slightly more comfortable loosening the purse strings than his predecessor. Since taking over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the start of the year, Abel has begun to chip away at the massive mountain of cash and Treasury bills that grew under Warren Buffett’s watch. By the end of

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Economy

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott Is Releasing Third Novel For Free On Substack

MacKenzie Scott is returning to her literary roots in a surprising move that bypasses traditional publishing houses entirely. The philanthropist and former Amazon executive announced Saturday that she will be releasing her third novel, titled Last Days in Two Nations (A History in Eighteen Minds), for free via the newsletter platform Substack. Rather than a

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Economy

Two drivers of Mercedes AMG cars file class action lawsuit over an alleged burn hazard in its logo

Two owners of high performance Mercedes AMG vehicles have launched a class action lawsuit against the luxury automaker, alleging that a design flaw in the seating turns a brand symbol into a dangerous heating element. The plaintiffs claim that the raised metallic AMG logo embedded in the driver’s seat reaches temperatures high enough to cause

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Economy

Google DeepMind enters a new era as co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts AI role

Sir Demis Hassabis, the Nobel Prize winning visionary behind some of the most significant breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, is stepping back from his daily leadership role at Google DeepMind. In a move that signals a major transition for the organization, Hassabis is relinquishing his duties as chief executive to become the unit’s chair while simultaneously

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