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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reported earning over $178,000 in book royalties in 2024. That's more than her annual salary of $174,000 and more than any other lawmaker reported making.
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene was the highest-grossing author in Congress last year.
  • She reported over $178,000 in book royalties for "MTG," her 2023 autobiography.
  • That's more than the

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Mark Zuckerberg is the richest billionaire in California
  • Meta has recruited over a dozen top researchers from DeepMind and Scale AI, Business Insider found.
  • That includes one researcher who helped Google win a gold medal at the International Math Olympiad.
  • The tech giant is on a quest to build what it calls "superintelligence."

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said older people tend to use ChatGPT as a "Google replacement" while college students use it like an operating system.
  • OpenAI wants to build its own healthcare applications with two new leaders at the helm.
  • The AI giant hired Doximity's cofounder and Instagram's cohead of product to its healthcare team.
  • OpenAI is entering the ring after years of

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Chanos & Co. Founder and Managing Partner Jim Chanos speaks at the 2025 Sohn Investment Conference, in New York.
Chanos & Co. Founder and Managing Partner Jim Chanos speaks at the 2025 Sohn Investment Conference, in New York.
  • Jim Chanos discusses of AI's potential to destroy old business models.
  • Chanos compares AI's impact to the Internet's, which digitized and disrupted analog businesses.
  • He also highlighted concerns over AI spending, likening it to past telecom and dotcom capital booms.

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Apple’s big September event is just around the corner, and while most of the attention is on the iPhone 17, Cupertino’s other headline product, the Apple Watch, has been getting less buzz.

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There's an avalanche of Apple news coming our way in a matter of weeks.

The tech giant is fast approaching its annual iPhone announcement event, which should take place in early September, if previous years are any precedent. Apple hasn't officially announced the date and time for the event, or even acknowledged its existence, but we all know it's going to happen.

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Matilda Djerf says she has never spent a week fully unplugged.
  • Matilda Djerf, 28, says she has never spent a week fully disconnected from the internet.
  • The Swedish influencer and founder of fashion brand Djerf Avenue says "being in the DMs is too important."
  • "If you run a business for Gen Z, you have to be online," Djerf said.

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Samantha Gold started her children's clothing brand, Motette, after moving to Sydney.
  • Samantha Gold started a children's pajama brand called Motette when her family moved to Sydney.
  • She typically starts work at 3 a.m. because of the time difference from the East Coast.
  • The brand is growing rapidly, but she says her work hours are unsustainable.

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Microsoft Surface SE 11.6

TL;DR: Get a Microsoft Surface SE on sale for only $184.97 while you can (reg. $329).


Rising laptop prices have made it harder to find something affordable that still performs well enough for daily tasks. The Microsoft Surface SE 11.6-inch is one of the few budget-friendly models that strikes a balance between portability, performance, and practicality, and right now, it’s on sale for $184.97 (reg. $329)

This compact laptop runs on an Intel Celeron N4120 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage, which is more than enough for browsing, streaming, schoolwork, and document editing. It might not be your go-to gaming PC, but it’s still got enough power for some solid multitasking. The 11.6-inch screen is clear, and the lightweight plastic body makes it easy to carry anywhere without feeling fragile or bulky. At just 2.4 pounds, it’s a good fit for students, commuters, or anyone who wants a second computer that travels well.

This computer can run for up to 16 hours on a single charge, so you don’t have to stay glued to an outlet at work or school. The simplified Windows 11 SE operating system helps extend that battery life by cutting down on unnecessary background apps and system bloat.

Open-box items are repackaged excess stock that may have come into contact with customers. This one has been inspected, repackaged, and comes with a full one-year warranty.

If you’re looking for a reliable laptop for under $200, the Surface SE is a strong pick that doesn’t feel like a compromise. Right now, you can get a Microsoft Surface SE on sale for $184.97. Sale ends Sept. 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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