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About 20 students at David Game College in London will participate in the pilot program.
  • David Game College will let some students learn with AI tools instead of teachers from next month.
  • ChatGPT and LLMs will help 20 students prepare for exams in subjects like mathematics and biology.
  • While some experts say AI can be a helpful learning tool, it cannot yet replace teachers.

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The unemployment rate is at its highest level in nearly three years, but some economists say the US economy has a good chance of avoiding a near-term recession.
  • The unemployment rate has risen to 4.3%, the highest level in nearly three years.
  • But this doesn't mean the US is destined for mass unemployment and a recession.
  • Americans are working at the highest rate in

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John Walker, 73, (not pictured) moved to Thailand from Australia. He retired and is living on his $18,000 annual pension.
  • John Walker, 73, moved to Thailand from Australia for retirement.
  • Living on an $18,000 annual pension, Walker saves 40% of his income due to low expenses.
  • Millions of older adults on fixed incomes chose to retire abroad for more financial freedom.

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Portfolio operations jobs are rising in stature at private-equity firms
  • The private-equity business model is changing, giving rise to a new type of talent.
  • People skilled at running companies and technology are playing a bigger role in PE dealmaking.
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers' head of PE practice, Kevin Desai, outlines the new paradigm and its winners.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams endorsed New York Governor Kathy Hochul's indefinite postponement of congestion pricing this year.
  • NYC is far behind on requirements to build bike and bus lanes, among other non-car infrastructure.
  • This comes after Gov. Kathy Hochul suspended a new toll on vehicles in Manhattan below 60th Street.
  • Advocates stress the need for better bike

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Andrea Wallace and her husband are set to achieve financial independence in four years.
  • Andrea Wallace and her husband became millionaires by 28 through frugality and house-hacking.
  • They bought their first home at 19, renting out rooms to cover their living costs.
  • They plan to retire by 35, focusing on financial independence and pursuing nontraditional careers.

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Good thing they called it Bidenomics and not the Kamalaconomy.

The vibes around Vice President Kamala Harris are very good. There are the memes, the surge in fundraising, and the general improvement in swing-state polling since she took over the Democratic presidential ticket. In fact, the vibes are so good that she seems to have even been able


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Howard Schultz.
  • Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz sat down for a three-hour interview on the Acquired podcast.
  • He revealed new facts about Starbucks' early days, and warned the business is on a bad path.
  • Schultz spoke about meeting Bill Gates Sr., Steve Jobs, Costco's bosses, and Bernard Arnault.

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A Wizz Air Airbus A321.
  • Wizz Air is offering customers unlimited flights for a year for 499 euros ($550).
  • The unlimited pass comes with big caveats, namely that you can only book flights three days ahead.
  • You also have to pay a 10 euro ($11) fee every time you book a flight.

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  • "Shut-up ring" has become a popular way to describe imbalanced relationships on social media.
  • They describe relationships in which one person proposed just to appease the other.
  • A wedding therapist said being honest about your needs can help you avoid a "shut-up ring."

When Monica Millington got engaged for the first time, she felt like she had been begging her then-partner