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#FederalReserve #InterestRates #Economy
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The Fed is likely to hold rates steady with volatile oil prices and poor US jobs performance
It's likely the FOMC will hold rates steady, especially as the Iran war has sent oil markets into chaos.
It's been a tumultuous few weeks for the US economy, and the Federal Reserve is paying attention.
#MilitaryTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #DataIntegration
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The Pentagon provided a rare inside look at Palantir's Project Maven and how the AI tool helps the military wage war
According to multiple reports, the US military has relied on Maven to help carry out its war with Iran.
A top Pentagon official provided a rare look inside how the military uses Palantir's Project Maven to carry out strikes.
#GovernmentShutdown #TSA #DHSFunding
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Why TSA agents aren't getting paid right now -- and what it will take to change that
Here's where things stand with the ongoing partial government shutdown.
If you've been to the airport in the US lately, you may have encountered long lines at security.
#OilSanctions #Russia #GlobalEconomy
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Zelenskyy says Russia has already earned back $10 billion of its 2026 deficit in 2 weeks of the Iran war
The Trump administration is also easing sanctions on Russian oil for about 4 weeks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Russia had earned $10 billion in two weeks of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
#DroneWarfare #MilitaryStrategy #UkraineConflict
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One Ukrainian operation holds some of the most important lessons for the West as it readies for future drone wars
The US Army's drone course director told Business Insider it's "the one event that I teach to the students. "
Western militaries are investing heavily in drone warfare after seeing their impact in Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion.
#DigitalIsolation #Censorship #Russia
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Inside the race to cut Russia off from the global internet
The uncertainty is affecting citizens of all kinds, from the elderly to tech-savvy users.
Anton, a 44-year-old Russian soldier who heads a workshop responsible for repairing and supplying drones, was at his kitchen table when he learned last month that Elon Musk's SpaceX had cut off access to Starlink terminals used by Russian forces.
#BerkshireHathaway #StockMarket #Investing
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Berkshire Hathaway just broadcast its most bullish signal in years
Zero buybacks in the last six quarters signaled Buffett didn't see Berkshire stock as a bargain.
Greg Abel just pulled back the curtain on his first big move as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO.
#OilPrices #GlobalTrade #Inflation
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The Iran war is driving an oil shock -- but not a broad supply chain crisis, Goldman Sachs says
Oil prices have surged since the US and Israel's attack on Iran, raising concerns that the conflict could fuel a wave of inflation and disrupt global trade.
#StraitOfHormuz #USNavalOperations #IranSecurityConcerns
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2 of the US' 3 mine-hunting ships assigned to the Middle East were just seen in Asia
Their appearance in Asia comes amid concerns that Iran could mine the Strait of Hormuz.
Two of the US Navy's main ships for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz were recently spotted in Malaysia, about 3,500 miles from their base in Bahrain.
#Aviation #GovernmentShutdown #TravelDelays
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Airline CEOs said $0 TSA paychecks during the government shutdown are 'simply unacceptable'
Many unpaid workers have been skipping shifts, leading to long queues and wait times at airports.
America's top airline executives blasted Congress over the government shutdown's impact on aviation workers.
#OilPrices #GlobalEconomy #EnergyCrisis
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Oil prices climb as the US and Israel's war on Iran enters its 3rd week
Higher oil prices mean higher prices for Americans at the pump and in other goods.
Oil futures climbed in early trading on Sunday as the US and Israel's war with Iran entered its third week, disrupting the global supply chain.
#HigherEducation #InternationalStudents #CulturalExchange
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I'm an American who studied at universities in China. The Chinese system was cheaper and set me up for success after graduation.
The differences in cost, campus culture, and career pathways made me rethink American universities.
#OilPrices #USEconomy #StockMarket
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JPMorgan sees higher oil prices setting off a 'domino effect' that tanks the S&P 500 by 15%
The losses could spread to other markets and hit US growth, the bank said.
There's a chance that the S&P 500's latest sell-off could deepen if oil prices don't edge back down, according to JPMorgan Private Bank.
#MiddleEastConflict #OilIndustry #USIranRelations
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Photos show a major fire at a key UAE oil port, a day after the US struck a major Iranian depot
The US attacked Kharg Island, a major oil depot in Iran, on Friday.
Fire erupted at a critical oil hub in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday amid the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.
#Automation #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics
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Why Travis Kalanick believes humans are on the verge of a 'golden age'
The Uber-famous founder, Travis Kalanick, says a new golden age is coming -- and it's robots that are ushering it in.
Kalanick announced a new venture called Atoms on Friday in a 1,600-word screed in which he said the automation of the physical world is the next phase of the AI era.
#Fashion #Tech #CulturalInfluence
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Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos' turn toward fashion is about more than the clothes, expert says
Still, it's not a one-sided relationship: Fashion is courting tech, too.
The world of fashion has witnessed a consistent pattern for some time now: Big Tech billionaires gradually entering its orbit from the edges until they've found themselves at its center.
#ThermalImaging #MilitaryTechnology #Camouflage
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US Marines are on the hunt for a cloak they can wear to hide themselves from thermal-imaging sensors
Thermal-imaging sensors are prolific in the war in Ukraine, often used on drones.
The Marine Corps is looking for a new outer garment to protect its troops from battlefield threats that can see through traditional camouflage and concealment.
#NATO #ArcticSecurity #RussianNavy
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NATO is stepping up its Arctic patrols. A key goal is getting eyes on Russian subs before they can disappear into deep water.
NATO allies like to monitor Russian naval activity before reaching the open Atlantic.
NATO is expanding its footprint across the Arctic and North Atlantic, increasing patrols and joint operations as Russia's submarine forces grow more active, two Western officials told Business Insider.
#CounterDrone #NATO #DefenseTechnology
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NATO allies are linking their defenses together to better hunt and kill drones on its eastern edge
Different sensors and counter-drone interceptors were involved in the exercise.
The US and its NATO allies are boosting their ability to detect, track, and target drone threats along the alliance's eastern edge, its border with Russia.
#IllegalMining #GoldTrade #OrganizedCrime
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Colombia's new cocaine isn't white -- it's gold
US demand for Colombian gold complicates efforts to combat illegal mining and money laundering.
As gold surpasses $5,000 per ounce, its record-setting rally is reshaping more than investment portfolios.
#CancerPrevention #FiberRichDiet #HealthyEating
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A doctor shares 5 high-fiber food tips to help lower your risk of colon cancer, from snacks to smoothies
A doctor specializing in cancer prevention said her top high-fiber hacks include snacks and smoothies.
As colorectal cancer is on the rise among people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, a common nutrient can help reduce your risk -- and you're probably not getting enough of it.
#USMilitarySpending #Inflation #NationalDebt
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Rising military spending amid Iran war likely to widen US deficit
The US will have to ramp up military spending as the conflict with Iran continues, he said.
Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds are surging, and it might not simply be because the market is worried about the inflationary impacts of higher oil prices.
#TechExodus #Israel #WorkLifeBalance
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Thousands of tech workers have left Israel in recent years. War wasn't the only reason why.
Business Insider spoke to 3 tech workers who said war wasn't the only reason they left.
Elizabeth Schwartz Cohen lost count of how many times she found herself glued to her phone in her Tel Aviv apartment in the aftermath of October 7, 2023, bracing for the next missile alert and the scramble to a shelter.
#AI #TechJobs #ComputerScience
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As a computer science grad, she was promised stability. Then AI arrived.
A version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.
A few Fridays ago, I was feeling smug. I'd just sent another Tech Memo edition telling subscribers to stop worrying about AI eating tech jobs because Anthropic, the leading AI company pushing this narrative, is hiring so many engineers.
#AirfareHikes #JetFuelPrices #TravelTrends
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Charts show how the Iran war has pushed ticket prices sharply higher on 3 major US airline routes
Fares from New York to LA, New York to London, and from the US mainland to the Caribbean have jumped.
Your next flight could be twice as expensive because the Iran war is causing volatility in oil prices.
#AI #TechDisruption #EconomicChanges
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Alex Karp says AI is bad news for 'humanities-trained, largely Democratic voters'
If the US isn't careful, he said, there will be an outpouring of hatred for "rich people in tech. "
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says AI will upend society and that even people in tech underestimate "how disruptive these technologies are.
#MissileDefense #NATO #MilitaryTechnology
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US Navy destroyers are firing top interceptors to bring down Iranian missiles flying into NATO airspace
SM-3s are among are top missile interceptors, but they come with a hefty price tag.
US Navy destroyers operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea have been launching SM-3s -- among America's most high-end interceptors -- to defend NATO airspace against incoming Iranian ballistic missiles.
#ArtificialIntelligence #ComputePower #TechInfrastructure
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Sam Altman says AI will eventually be sold like electricity and water -- by companies like OpenAI
Altman suggested demand is surging and compute will decide who gets access.
In the future, you could have another utility bill to pay for: artificial intelligence.
#MilitaryStrategy #ATACMS #PrecisionStrike
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Top US general says American troops have been sinking Iranian warships, including a submarine, with the ATACMS ballistic missile
ATACMS provide substantial striking power to ground forces.
The top US general revealed Friday that American troops involved in Operation Epic Fury have used a ballistic missile system to sink Iranian warships, including a submarine, offering some insight into the targets US artillery is engaging in this war.
#ArtificialIntelligence #TaxReform #FutureOfWork
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Andrew Yang says we should stop taxing workers -- and start taxing AI
Billionaire Vinod Khosla and Sen. Bernie Sanders have also suggested shifting taxes away from labor.
Andrew Yang says the US is taxing the wrong thing as artificial intelligence begins to reshape the labor market.
#Sanctions #RussianOil #UkraineInvasion
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The US is temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil, a key pressure point for the Kremlin's war chest
Sanctioning Russian oil is a key lever the West uses to pressure Moscow's ability to invade Ukraine.
The US Treasury Department is lifting Russian oil sanctions until April 11, as the Trump administration seeks to relieve global crude supplies choked by war in the Middle East.
#DroneTechnology #AirDefense #MilitaryInnovation
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Iran's Shahed war turns into booming business for world's small interceptor manufacturers
Most requests are coming from Gulf States trying to protect critical infrastructure, they said.
As the US-Israeli war with Iran rages across the Middle East and roils global markets, a small subset of drone makers -- ones who build drones to destroy other drones -- are seeing an upside to the conflict.
#OilPrices #StraitOfHormuz #GlobalTrade
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Why oil could be headed to $200 a barrel, according to a former IMF economist
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said this week he saw that scenario as unlikely.
Oil prices have climbed as the war in Iran rages on, but a former International Monetary Fund economist said prices could have further to rise.
#Drones #UkraineConflict #MilitaryTechnology
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Satellite images show Russia expanding a new front-line drone base in occupied Ukraine
The recent developments come as Russia continues to invest in its attack drone operations.
Russia has been expanding a drone base near the front lines in eastern Ukraine, adding more launch positions and storage facilities, according to new satellite imagery reviewed by Business Insider.
#OilMarket #EnergyCrisis #MiddleEastConflict
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The Iran war is causing the largest disruption to oil markets in history, IEA says
The report follows Wednesday's news that the IEA would release 400 million barrels of oil from reserves.
The Iran war has produced the largest disruption to oil markets in history, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday.
#AI #TechStartups #SoftwareDevelopment
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Vibe coding is being called the greatest unlock for non-techies. These 6 startups are raising billions.
On one hand, tech giants are all in on these AI-assisted coding tools. They're touting efficiency gains, listing it as a need-to-have in job descriptions, buying their employees subscriptions, and even investing in vibe-coding startups themselves.
#GovernmentShutdown #TravelDisruption #TSADonations
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Airports are asking people to donate gift cards and essentials to TSA workers who are going without pay
Hourslong queues have been reported across the country as the partial government shutdown disrupts travel.
Major US airports are calling for donations of food and other essentials to TSA workers who are going without paychecks amid the partial government shutdown.
#Iran #FinancialCrisis #BankingSecurity
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Citi evacuates offices in the Middle East after Iran threatens to target banks
On Wednesday, reports suggested Iran could strike regional banks and financial targets.
Some of the biggest US banks are on high alert as the crisis in the Middle East worsens, causing lenders to issue updated security guidance to employees and even order them to leave their locations altogether.
