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Get ready for Frankenstein startups. Venture investors see a wave of private-equity buyouts and roll-ups as corporate acquisitions dip.

A private-equity takeover is coming for startups

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Thousands of Cisco employees will be affected by a new layoff round, which could be announced next week, according to a Reuters report. Cisco will reportedly lay off around 4,000 employees in its second round of job cuts this year as the world’s largest networking company doubles down on artificial intelligence.

Cisco To Lay Off Around 4,000 Employees: Report

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Ho's stake in the newly-public company is worth nearly $70 million. Bloomberg estimates his family's fortune at $13 billion.

Meet the 29-year-old son of a casino billionaire who just took his influencer and esports company public

Ten Dell employees told Business Insider that they are bracing for further rounds of layoffs as the company rolls out its new AI strategy.

Dell staff say they aren't surprised about layoffs following its AI pivot

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It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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She was born Margaret Ann Lipton on August 30, 1946, in Manhattan, New York, and she died at only 72 years old on May 11, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. Her stage name was Peggy Lipton, and she was best known for roles on The Mod Squadand Twin Peaks.

A Look Back at the Life and Tragic Death of Peggy Lipton, star of TV's 'Mod Squad' and 'Twin Peaks'

Actor Hayden Rorke was best known as the befuddled but lovable Dr. Alfred E. Bellows on TV's supernatural sitcom I Dream of Jeannie (NBC, 1965-1970). He died tragically from multiple myeloma on August 19, 1987, in Toluca Lake, California. This is his story, which is filled with a few intriguing revelations.

The Secret Gay Life of Actor Hayden Rorke ('I Dream of Jeannie'): 4 Decades After His Tragic Death

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Cisco will cut thousands of jobs in a second round of layoffs this year as the networking equipment maker shifts focus to higher-growth areas, including cybersecurity and AI, people familiar with the matter said.

The number of people affected could be similar to or slightly higher than the 4,000 employees Cisco laid off in February, and will likely be announced as early as Wednesday with the company’s fourth-quarter results, said the sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly.

Reuters exclusively reported the job cuts that San Jose, California-based Cisco announced in February, prior to the company announcing it.



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Cisco axing thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs amid shift to AI: report

Cisco will cut thousands of jobs in a second round of layoffs this year as the networking equipment maker shifts focus to higher-growth areas, including cybersecurity and AI, according to people familiar with the matter. The number of people affected could be similar to or slightly higher than the previous layoff and will likely be announced as early as Wednesday alongside the company’s fourth-quarter results, said the sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly. Cisco laid off 4,000 employees in February.

Cisco announces second round of layoffs

MetaMask has unveiled a debit card product. The card promises to unlock seamless self-custody crypto payments on a level not experienced before. The card will have a phased release. Over the past few months, MetaMask, the popular Ethereum wallet, has worked to bring users as much utility as possible, rolling...

How MetaMask Unlocks Crypto Payments for Users with Novel Debit Card

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Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt spoke to Stanford students recently, making some interesting comments about how AI companies operate on the internet. The video has since been taken down after Schmidt’s comments about work from home costing Google the AI race, but his comments about AI were far more interesting. In detailing how Silicon Valley operates with AI, he highlights the ‘better to ask forgiveness than permission’ mentality that these companies have in hoovering up data.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Says AI Companies Steal IP Then ‘Hire A Whole Bunch of Lawyers to Go Clean the Mess Up’ — In an Interview Now Taken Offline

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly subpoenaed at least three crypto venture capital firms in 2024. Citing a source familiar with the matter who wished to remain anonymous, DL News reports that three crypto VC firms received identical subpoenas from the SEC requesting any contract of token deals with investors.

SEC Subpoenas Crypto Venture Capital Firms in Potential Enforcement Actions Against Digital Asset Industry: Report

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The move marks the second round of Cisco layoffs so far this year, with 7% of its global headcount expected to be cut

Cisco layoffs cut deeper than expected as firm ramps up AI focus

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What’s Behind Hamster Kombat Bashing Venture Capitalists

Hamster Kombat critiques venture capital influence in Web3, advocating for more sustainable approaches in blockchain gaming. Hamster Kombat denounces venture capital in Web3. Highlights conflict between...

What’s Behind Hamster Kombat Bashing Venture Capitalists

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