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Columbus, OH

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The news this week that Jeff Bezos plans to sell more Amazon stock is another reminder of the tech mogul’s move away from Washington state — and the debate over its capital gains tax. A new regulatory filing shows that the Amazon founder plans to sell 25 million...

Jeff Bezos keeps selling Amazon stock after announcing his move out of Washington state

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos uses a strange two pizza rule to ensure that staff always stay productive, but how does it work?Bezos famously started the multi-trillion dollar company Amazon in his garage and over the years he has opened up about factors like how much sleep he gets and the books he reads, which have contributed to his success.When it comes to his own workforce, Bezos operates a strict two pizza policy, which dictates that teams within Amazon should be able to be fed with two pizzas – if they can’t, the team is too big. It is thought teams...

Jeff Bezos's bizarre 'two pizza' Amazon rule explained

Entrepreneur

Leaked Slack messages showed employees had a minimum number of hours they needed to be in the office for the time to count as an in-office day.

Amazon Is Reportedly Tracking 'Coffee Badging' Workers and Their Real In-Office Hours

Coral Gables, FL

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Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Capital Chronicles

Have you heard the latest out of Washington State? Microsoft, one of the tech industry’s giants, just rolled out another round of layoffs. This isn't just a few positions being cut; it’s a significant number that's got the whole tech community buzzing and a bit anxious.

Major Company Announces Layoffs in Washington

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Phil Norman

Hey tech enthusiasts, here’s a story that might make you think twice about the hype around the latest gadgets and gizmos. Shapeways, once a beacon of potential in the 3D printing industry, has just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This means they’re not just reorganizing; they’re shutting down for good and liquidating everything. Yep, it’s the end of the road for a company that looked like it could have been a game-changer.

A major tech company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and closed suddenly

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Carol Perez

There are lots of places in the US where you don’t necessarily need a car. There might be good public transportation and/or your area might be walkable, but for others, this might not be the case.

Free Car Programs: 16 Ways to Get a Car Without Paying

The Shy Green

Here's a plot twist you might not have seen coming: Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE), the company behind the heartwarming book series, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This comes just two years after they swooped in to acquire Redbox, the nostalgic DVD rental brand.

Streaming Service Faces Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 2 Years After Major Acquisition

Business Insider

Supreet Kaur said that companies' expectations around the experience needed to land an AI job changed in the last two years.

She interviewed for 15 AI roles before landing a Microsoft offer. It made her realize how the job market has changed.

UPI News

Less than a month after a product ban by the Commerce Department, the Moscow-based software company Kaspersky Lab announced on Monday it was winding down operations in the United States.

Kaspersky announces it will close U.S. offices after Commerce Department ban

The Independent

Google is in talks to make the biggest acquisition in its history, according to reports.The US technology giant is expected to pay $23 billion (£18bn) for cyber security firm Wiz, The Wall Street Journal reported, just four years after the startup was founded. The potential deal is nearly double the amount of Google’s biggest acquisition to date: the $12.5 billion takeover of Motorola Mobility in 2012.Wiz provides some of the world’s biggest companies with cloud security services, including BMW, EA and Salesforce. The US-based startup was valued at $12 billion in May in a Series E funding round that raised...

Google set to make largest acquisition in its 25-year history

When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, Silicon Valley seemed to widely oppose his candidacy. Fast-forward to 2024, and elites in the region are publicly backing him in droves — but why? According to Mark Cuban, it’s all about cryptocurrency. Suggested Reading. “It’s a bitcoin play,”...

Mark Cuban says Silicon Valley is backing Trump because he would make their Bitcoin worth more

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

(NewsNation) — U.S. export controls forbid Chinese firms from buying Nvidia’s artificial intelligence chips, but Google and Microsoft’s cloud divisions are giving them access. Google and Microsoft are offering Chinese companies access to Nvidia’s AI chips by providing data center services in locations outside China, according to...

Google, Microsoft offer Nvidia chips to Chinese companies: Report

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

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Redmond, WA

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Businesses around Amazon HQ are bustling, a year after tech giant’s return-to-office mandate

During the sunny, summer lunchtime rush around Amazon’s Seattle headquarters campus one day last week, it almost looked and felt like business as usual. More than...

Businesses around Amazon HQ are bustling, a year after tech giant’s return-to-office mandate

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