The internet has been splintering back to its wild mid-1990s roots, while also highlighting the iPhone's role in promoting literacy through digital news reading.
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AI will increasingly be involved in jobs and there will be a need for workers to add AI skills to their repertoire in order to future-proof their careers.
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Two companies are trying to develop methods for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and converting it into limestone, which can then be stored underground or used in other applications.
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Economists believe that emitting a tonne of carbon dioxide should have a negative value because it causes harm to the environment, and that the estimated "social cost of carbon" can vary widely depending on assumptions made in models used to estimate its impact.
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Donald E. Stephens left a collection of porcelain dolls called Hummels in his museum located in Rosemont, Illinois, which is the world's largest and includes rare figurines of soldiers at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin. It also discusses how Rosemont was founded as a city on land that was once a rubbish dump near Chicago before it became incorporated with the help of Donald Stephens. The text then goes on to describe the growth of Rosemont, including its proximity to O'Hare airport and the development of highways, train connections, convention centers, casinos, hotels, office buildings, car rental outlets, and a sports arena with a basketball team owned by Donald Stephens. The text also mentions that Donald Stephens was the mayor of Rosemont for almost 70 years, along with his son Brad, who has since taken over as mayor after Donald's death in 2007.
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There are various popular culture treats to enjoy in 2023, including podcasts like "Drifting Off with Joe Pera," which focuses on mundane topics such as a tour of a music shop or the history of soup. Other popular culture treats include "Empire," which examines the imperial pasts of Britain and Russia, and "Holy Week," which looks at the days following the assassination of Martin Luther King in Memphis in 1968. The text also mentions other podcasts like "If Books Could Kill" and "The Kids of Rutherford County."
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Tom Siebel is concerned about the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and its misuse by nations like China and Russia. Additionally, there are concerns about bias in AI, hallucinations, and drift. Americans generally express more concern than excitement about increased use of AI and oppose its use in making final hiring decisions. Women tend to view AI with greater caution.
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Mark Cuban sold his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks because he didn't know real estate and started thinking about creating a casino and destination resort linked to the Mavs. He realized he wouldn't be able to build such things on his own, so he decided to sell his majority stake for $3.5 billion. The new arrangement will make the Dallas Mavericks a more valuable sports franchise, as Cuban retains control of basketball operations and has kept a minority stake in the team.
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The combined net worth of the world's wealthiest people surged by $1.5 trillion in 2023, fully rebounding from the previous year's loss due to a strong performance in tech stocks and the success of Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. and SpaceX ventures.
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"The Bear", "Beef", "Colin from Accounts", "The Crown", and "Dead Ringers" are some of the cultural treats of 2023.
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Wall Street leaders believe AI is ushering in a new industrial revolution that could create significant opportunities for investors in 2024. However, there are risks associated with these trends, and the environment remains uncertain due to geopolitical tensions and higher interest rates weighing on consumers.
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Children's movies often include scenes that make them sad and parents should monitor their reactions to these scenes in order to determine if they need to limit the amount of upsetting media exposure.
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Flying has been getting worse for years due to increased delays and fees, but with travelers surging back into the post-pandemic skies, the industry's national breakdown has become impossible to ignore.
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The Atlantic Daily newsletter provides an overview of the day's biggest stories, recommends new ideas, and offers insights into politics, culture, and current events.
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Despite all the hype around artificial intelligence, many companies are still not using it in their business operations. However, those who have started to use AI have seen benefits in terms of productivity and long-term strategic direction.
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The 2024 presidential election will be a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, confirmed by the party primaries which are completed earlier than usual. One candidate is so far ahead that he has skipped early debates, while Americans have to wait until the end of March or beyond to know who the challenger is likely to be. The Republican primary could effectively be finished by the end of February, and attention will shift from Mr Trump the candidate to his federal trial for attempting to overturn the 2020 election, which starts on March 4th. His campaign will use this timing to portray cases against him as a left-wing plot to prevent him from winning a second term and invite backers to vote for him and donate to his legal fund as an act of defiance. Mr Trump's favourite political technique is to turn whatever he stands accused of back against his accusers, while he is actually on trial in a federal court for undermining American democracy.
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2024 will be a year when the Palestinian conflict becomes clearer whether it can shake the Middle East or spiral out of control.
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Many podcasts in 2023 focused on female protagonists, subjects, hosts, and themes. The text also mentions the predominance of male archetypes with a feminine twist.
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Winston Churchill escaped from a prisoner-of-war camp and survived in Africa during the second Anglo-Boer war before spinning his exploits into a tale of derring-do that launched his political career. The improbable story also reveals a great deal about war, journalism and history, as well as British imperialism and its impact on former colonies today.
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