Jim Simons, the mathematician-investor who created what many in finance consider the world’s greatest moneymaking machine, has died.
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Patrick Oster, Katherine Burton, Bloomberg (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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Sternlicht moved his real estate company Starwood Capital Group to Miami in 2018, but he says a lot more companies want to “move down” and can’t.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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Exxon called the verdict “irrational” and said it would ask the court to reverse it before it becomes final.
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Tope Alake, Bloomberg (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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Rail infrastructure in the U.S. faces a backlog of repairs worth billions of dollars.
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Paolo Confino (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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The question of how far back damages can go has split appeals courts, and industry groups like the Recording Industry Association of America have called on the Supreme Court to decide.
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Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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The goal of Harlem Children's Zone new program is to close the racial wealth gap.
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Chloe Berger (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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The Culinary Union Local 226, the largest in Nevada, said the action marked its first strike in 22 years.
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The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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For each death, there are 100 women who come close to dying, which is terrifying and unacceptable in the 21st century.
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Holly Maloney, Maneesh Jain (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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An Ascension spokesperson said it detected “unusual activity” Wednesday on its computer network systems.
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John Hanna, Tom Murphy, The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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Dorsey criticizes Bluesky's move from decentralization, stressing the importance of adhering to a protocol that supports free speech.
The post Jack Dorsey criticizes Bluesky for straying from …
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Vivian Nguyen (via Crypto Briefing)
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5/10/24
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Deutsche Bank analysts warn of stablecoin risks, citing Tether's lack of transparency.
The post Tether refutes Deutsche Bank research revealing stablecoin solvency risks appeared first on Crypto …
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Vince Dioquino (via Crypto Briefing)
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5/10/24
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Canfor has announced it is permanently closing its Polar sawmill in Bear Lake, B.C., shutting a production line at its Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George, and suspending its "planned reinvestment" …
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Via Global News
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5/9/24
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A Virginia judge will rule on the treatment of two embryos created by a couple that divorced.
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Matthew Barakat, The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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Sweetgreen’s rationale for the controversial menu addition this week includes using regenerative farming.
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Alexa St. John, The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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These cuts at Xbox come amid a wider contraction in the video-game industry due to economic shifts following a period of rapid growth during the pandemic.
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Jason Schreier, Bloomberg (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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Competition over spots in the handful of highly ranked private institutions has been fierce, and efforts to lure in new schools have collapsed.
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Patrick Clark, Bloomberg (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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Amid Tesla’s bloodletting, top exec sends Musk a message: The company has 'taken its pound of flesh'
Lead exec in charge of product launches resigned suddenly after seven years.
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Amanda Gerut (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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“As you know, the consumer is under pressure, especially the lower income households,” Tyson's Chief Growth Officer Melanie Boulden said.
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Stan Choe, The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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The ad shows a hydraulic press crushing just about every creative instrument artists and consumers have used over the years to produce a new iPad Pro.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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Last year midsize cars made up only 8% of U.S. new vehicle sales, but it was 22% as recently as 2007.
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The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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The number of young women who don't want more children has almost doubled over the last five years.
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Chloe Berger (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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The gaming platform this week reported its lowest growth rate in gaming time in two years.
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Sasha Rogelberg (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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The presidential candidate vowed to kneecap the already beleaguered EV sector in a meeting with oil execs.
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Paolo Confino (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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The 29-year-old, who has an estimated net worth of $200 million, is still the majority owner in her low-sugar candy company that made her a millionaire.
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Jane Thier (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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It was the third incident involving a Boeing airplane this week.
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Jessica Donati, The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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