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• Amazon, Google and Uber: Everything that matters this morning

  20-02-2017 08:55
  
  Google to make it harder for users to find pirate websitesSearch engines such as Google and Bing will make it harder for UK internet users to find pirated films and music as well as restrict the ease of illegally streaming sport.
  Both search engines have signed up to a new voluntary code of practice, which will ensure offending websites – such as Pirate Bay – are demoted in search results.
  The entertainment industry reached the agreement with the tech giants after
  
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• Elon Musk is throwing the distant dream of a 'sentient' Optimus robot at Tesla's shareholders

  24-04-2024 05:37 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tesla's robot, "Optimus," being displayed at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China.Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesElon Musk doesn't think Tesla should be viewed as just another auto company. Musk told investors on Tuesday that Tesla's Optimus robots are its most valuable asset."We should be thought of as an AI or robotics company," Musk said.Tesla's Optimus robots could become the company's most valuable asset, says the company's CEO Elon Musk."As I've said
  
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• Tesla's future is riding on Elon Musk believers

  24-04-2024 04:39 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk.Christian Marquardt - Pool/Getty ImagesTesla had a tough first quarter, reporting a drop in revenue during a Tuesday earnings call.But Tesla's woes are unlikely to deter its fervent fans from continuing to support the company. Tesla customers are among the strongest brand loyalists out there. Tesla had a rough Tuesday.The company reported a drop in revenue during its first-quarter earnings call, falling short of expectations and ushering in a dimmer outlook for the electric v
  
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• These 18 senators voted against Ukraine and Israel aid

  24-04-2024 03:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  Sens. JD Vance and Bernie Sanders both voted against the foreign aid bill, but for very different reasons.Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesThe Senate passed a bill to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan — and force a sale of TikTok.Three Democrats and 15 Republicans voted against it. It now heads to Biden's desk.Republicans opposed the Ukraine aid, while some Democrats took issue with Israel aid.Billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan — along with a bill to force TikTok's Chin
  
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• Elon Musk gave a vague answer when asked if he plans to step back at Tesla in the next 3 years

  24-04-2024 03:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk's Tesla is placing ads on X, the former Twitter.LEON NEAL/Getty ImagesElon Musk gave a vague answer when asked if he plans to reduce his role at Tesla in the coming years.Musk was speaking during a call on Tesla's first-quarter earnings on Tuesday.Musk previously said he wants to maintain a certain level of control to keep growing Tesla.Elon Musk didn't give a straight answer on Tuesday when asked if he plans to take a step back from Tesla in the coming years.The Tesla CEO was speaking
  
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• Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok in the US

  24-04-2024 03:44 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tyler Le/Business InsiderThe Senate just passed a TikTok "ban"  as part of a larger foreign aid bill.Once Biden signs it into law, ByteDance will have 270 days to sell TikTok.Trump tried to institute a similar ban via executive order, but it was struck down by in court.The Senate passed a multifaceted bill Tuesday evening that would effectively ban TikTok from the US app store once President Joe Biden signs it, as he has signaled he will. The final vote was 79 in favor and 18 opposed.T
  
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• How one 'Squad' member avoided an avalanche of pro-Israel money

  24-04-2024 03:22 via businessinsider.com
  
  Rep. Summer Lee easily beat back a primary challenger in her Pittsburgh-area House seat.AP Photo/Gene J. PuskarWhen Summer Lee ran for Congress in 2022, she had to battle a wave of pro-Israel spending.That didn't happen this year, despite her initially appearing to be a top target.Lee easily defeated her primary challenger on Tuesday, likely assuring her reelection.Going into this year, Rep. Summer Lee seemed likely to be a top target for pro-Israel groups.The first-term "Squad" member won the 2
  
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• Larry Ellison says Oracle's HQ is moving to Nashville — 4 years after relocating from California to Texas

  24-04-2024 02:33 via businessinsider.com
  
  Larry Ellison, Oracle's chairman, said Tuesday the company is planning a campus in Nashville.Kimberly White/Stringer/GettyOracle head Larry Ellison said Tuesday the company is planning a move to Nashville, Tennessee.The company relocated from Silicon Valley to Austin in 2020.Ellison said he now wants the company to be closer to the center of the healthcare sector.Oracle is headed to Nashville.Larry Ellison, the software giant's cofounder and chairman announced plans Tuesday for a "huge campus" i
  
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• Take a look inside the California estate of celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz that was just listed for $8.995M

  24-04-2024 01:26 via businessinsider.com
  
  Annie Leibovitz's estate in Bolinas, California, had previously been photographed by famed American photographer Ansel Adams.Jacob ElliottCelebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz bought her California farm estate in 2019 for $7.5 million.She just listed the property, featuring a 7-horse barn and recording studio, for $8.995 million.Take a look inside the sprawling 65-acre grounds nestled near the Bolinas Lagoon. Five years after purchasing a historic property in rural California, celebrity ph
  
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• Recap: Tesla stock surges despite plunging profits as Musk talks robotaxis and cheaper cars

  24-04-2024 00:41 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tesla stock rose Tuesday afternoon following the company's first-quarter earnings release. JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng; BITesla reported first-quarter earnings on Tuesday.Elon Musk talked Tesla's plans for a robotaxi and cheaper EVs.Shares rallied 10% in after-hours trading as investors shrugged off falling profits.Tesla reported first-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the closing bell.The electric-vehicle maker posted first-quarter earnings-per-share that fell short of conse
  
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• The 3 best self-cleaning litter boxes of 2024, tested and reviewed

  24-04-2024 00:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested nine self-cleaning litter boxes with two cats.Janelle Leeson/Business InsiderKeeping your cat's litter box clean is essential for ensuring their health and keeping your house smelling fresh, but daily scooping can be an unpleasant job. Some people may also find it a physically difficult task. Purchasing one of the best self-cleaning litter boxes can be a convenient solution.For this guide, we s
  
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• What a Gen Zer who paid off over $50,000 of debt says people get wrong about saving money

  23-04-2024 23:55 via businessinsider.com
  
  The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information.Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us and terms apply to offers listed (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See how we rate banking products to write unbiased product reviews.Berna Anat.Bernadette Anat
  After paying off $50,000
  
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• A complete timeline of Tom Holland and Zendaya's relationship

  23-04-2024 23:53 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tom Holland and Zendaya star as Peter and MJ, respectively, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Kevin Winter/Getty Images; MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
  Tom Holland and Zendaya star as Peter and MJ in Marvel's current "Spider-Man" franchise.
  The two stars have spoken about their friendship over the years and initially denied romance rumors. 
  Their relationship was confirmed in July 2021 after they were photographed kissing in a car.
  Tom Holland and Zendaya have come a long way since meeti
  
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• Tesla is blaming struggling EV sales on hybrid craze

  23-04-2024 23:52 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon MuskChristian Marquardt - Pool/Getty ImagesTesla is blaming hybrids for stealing EV sales.Inexpensive hybrid cars have become a popular choice for green-car shoppers.That's a real problem for Tesla, which doesn't sell hybrids.Tesla is pointing the finger at hybrids as its electric cars experience a drop in demand.In the opening page of its first-quarter earnings presentation Tuesday, Tesla blamed an industry-wide prioritization of these partially battery-powered cars for putting pressure on
  
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• Trump thought hush money was risky because 'It always gets out,' National Enquirer exec testifies. In this case, Trump was right.

  23-04-2024 23:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  A court artist's sketch of former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.Reuters/Jane RosenbergDonald Trump's Manhattan hush-money trialis in its second week.On Tuesday, ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker described Trump's prophetic hesitancy over hush money."It always gets out," Pecker testifiedTrump told him.Donald Trump should have gone with his gut on this one.In the summer before his election, the then-candidate wanted nothing to do with buying the silence of a Playboy Bunny.Model Karen Mc
  
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• Tesla just said it's going to launch cheaper EVs sooner than expected

  23-04-2024 23:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  Elon Musk's dream of cheaper Teslas is being realized.Christian Marquardt - Pool/Getty ImagesTesla says cheaper models are coming sooner than they'd planned.The news comes as the carmaker announced Q1 results and noted global EV sales are under pressure.CEO Elon Musk has long promised the launch of a $25,000 Tesla.Tesla is pivoting its plan for vehicle production amid a steep revenue drop in the first quarter of 2024.The electric vehicle maker said Tuesday it will be launching "new and more affo
  
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• Where to get Kylie Minogue Las Vegas tickets for her sold out residency

  23-04-2024 23:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreDon Arnold/Getty ImagesKylie Minogue's sold-out Las Vegas residency, More Than Just a Residency, comes to an end in early May. If you're hoping to attend the experience, we've put together all the details on snagging an elusive ticket to Minogue's final Vegas concerts.Minogue has been a fixture in pop music since she first came onto the scene in the late 80s, following her spin on an Australian soap oper
  
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• Will there be a 'Shogun' season 2? Here's what we know

  23-04-2024 23:20 via businessinsider.com
  
  Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko in "Shōgun."Katie Yu/FXFX's "Shōgun," a historical drama set in Edo-era Japan, has come to a close. According to its creators, the show has told the story it intended to tell.But some viewers still want more. Here's everything we know about a possible season two. FX's "Shōgun" is a historical drama set in Edo-era Japan, tracking a power struggle further muddied by the arrival of a foreigner, who may be a powerful asset.The series, created b
  
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• Tesla just launched a new souped-up Model 3 as it battles slumping sales

  23-04-2024 23:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tesla announced an update of its Model 3, pictured here on March 28, 2024, in London, England.John Keeble/Getty ImagesTesla unveiled an upgraded version of its Model 3 Performance sedan on Tuesday.Tesla said the new Model 3 has more power, reduced energy consumption, and improved handling.The announcement follows a decline in sales, layoffs, and a drop in Tesla's stock.Tesla announced a new version of its Model 3 sedan on Tuesday as the electric vehicle maker faces a decline in sales.The upgrade
  
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• 'Baby Reindeer' creator and star Richard Gadd wants everyone to stop speculating about the real people in his stalker drama: 'That's not the point'

  23-04-2024 23:05 via businessinsider.com
  
  Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn and Jessica Gunning as Martha Scott in "Baby Reindeer."Ed Miller/NetflixRichard Gadd based "Baby Reindeer" on his experience of being stalked and sexually abused.Gadd plays a version of himself in the show and concealed the identities of his stalker and abuser.People are trying to deduce who the real-life people are, and Gadd has asked them to stop.Netflix's latest hit series, "Baby Reindeer," written by and starring Richard Gadd, is a lightly fictionalized true story
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg finally spilled the beans about his new chain necklace look

  23-04-2024 23:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg set the record straight about his new look.@zuck via Instagram; Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesMark Zuckerberg revealed the reason for his new chain necklace.The Meta exec said he's designing his own piece of jewelry with a heartfelt message.The internet has been floodedwith memes and compliments since Zuckerberg debuted the new look.The hype around Mark Zuckerberg's new chain lives on, and the story behind it is pretty endearing.The Meta CEO spoke with Eva Chen, head of
  
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• Tesla reveals what its Uber-like robotaxi app would look like

  23-04-2024 22:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  Tesla is planning to launch a ride-hailing service.John Keeble/Getty ImagesTesla just gave us a peek at its planned ride-hailing interface.Elon Musk's company is emphasizing its self-driving and robotaxi businesses as EV demand softens.Tesla hasn't said when it would launch a ride-hailing service.Tesla on Tuesday released more details about its planned launch of an Uber-like ride-hailing service.The service would live inside the Tesla app, which Tesla owners can already use for almost all vehicl
  
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• What we can expect from season 2 of 'Wednesday'

  23-04-2024 22:50 via businessinsider.com
  
  Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams on "Wednesday."Netflix
  A second season of Netflix's hit show "Wednesday" is in the works. 
  Star Jenna Ortega has said that season two will digress from the love triangle involving Wednesday. 
  Ortega also said that the horror element of the show will be increased. 
  Netflix's teen series "Wednesday" is returning for more episodes after a wildly successful, viral first season. The show, which stars Jenna Ortega as the iconic character Wednesday A
  
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• I've lost 73 pounds in 10 months. Here are 10 products from Costco that help me keep the weight off.

  23-04-2024 22:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  I've found all sorts of goodies at Costco during my weight-loss journey.Myriam EstrellaI've dropped 73 pounds in 10 months, and a few items at Costco have helped me along the way.Protein-rich foods like the Kirkland Signature organic plain Greek yogurt are always in my fridge.For quick meals, I buy the Honey Smoked Fish Co. salmon stackers and the Kirkland Signature hummus.As someone on a fitness journey, I always love exploring the shelves at Costco to find items that help me achieve my pr
  
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• 'Reels, Messaging, and AI:' What Wall Street analysts expect from Meta as it gears up for first-quarter earnings

  23-04-2024 22:26 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images
  Meta Platforms will report its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday after the closing bell.
  Wall Street is optimistic about the social media firm's result, citing optimism around AI and ad spending.
  Some see growth slowing in the coming quarters and highlighted a need for new catalysts.
  Meta Platforms has had a winning year so far, with the stock up 40% and sentiment upbeat ahead of its first-quarter report on Wednesday. The firm has
  
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• 17 of the most famous cliffhangers in TV history

  23-04-2024 22:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  "Game of Thrones."HBOCliffhangers are an important part of television history.Iconic sitcoms, prestige TV shows, and soap operas have used cliffhangers in their storytelling.Some of the most famous were on "Game of Thrones," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Lost."Writing for television is all about how to keep your audience tuning in.One way to do that is to get viewers emotionally invested … only to put their beloved characters in mortal peril, emotional hell, or a combination of the two
  
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• Stock market today: US stocks climb ahead of Tesla and mega-cap tech earnings

  23-04-2024 22:10 via markets.businessinsider.com
  
  Tesla laid off more than 10% of its workforceAnna Moneymaker
  Stocks accelerated their rebound after suffering heavy losses last week.
  Investors are turning their attention to mega-cap earnings, hoping for a new rally catalyst.
  Tesla is slated to report after Tuesday's closing bell, followed by Meta on Wednesday.
  This week's equity comeback accelerated on Tuesday, as investors ready themselves for a number of major earnings reports. Although dashed rate-cut outlooks pummeled markets last wee
  
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• Stylists and designers share 7 items that will always be business casual and 6 that absolutely aren't

  23-04-2024 21:56 via businessinsider.com
  
  Business casual can seem like an ambiguous dress code to some, but it's pretty straightforward.Anna Zhuk/ShutterstockBusiness Insider asked professional stylists and designers to share what "business casual" means.Trousers and sweaters are work-wardrobe essentials that are always appropriate for the office. On the other hand, flip-flops and baseball caps aren't right for a professional setting. Most people live much farther from their offices than they did before 2020. But that doesn't
  
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• I had a 'power lunch' at Cecconi's, where Hollywood diners frequently forget their Gucci bags and iPads. Here's what it was like.

  23-04-2024 21:47 via businessinsider.com
  
  Cecconi's has been part of West Hollywood for 15 years. Anneta Konstantinides/Business InsiderI recently dined at Cecconi's, considered to be an iconic "power lunch" spot in Los Angeles. The hostess told me people often forget their Gucci bags and iPads at the restaurant.I tried three dishes, including a $36 pasta, but only the wood-fired pizza impressed me.We now live in a hybrid world, but the "power lunch" is due for a comeback. And one spot looking to hold onto its crown is Cecconi
  
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• Here's why the internet keeps telling people to look at their keyboards

  23-04-2024 21:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  Social media users are using keyboard letters to spell out all sorts of different messages.Fabian Sommer/picture alliance via Getty ImagesA new social media trend is urging users to "look between" certain letters on their keyboard.People are spelling out messages like "U," "WE," and "JK" in all sorts of different contexts.Not everyone is thrilled about the trend, and some are calling it engagement bait.If you've been on social media at all recently, chances are you've been opening your keyboard
  
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