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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe.
  • You need more than a battery-powered car to get Wall Street's attention these days.
  • The hype train has moved on to EV software.
  • The latest deal between Rivian and Volkswagen shows how investor interests have changed.

A battery-powered car alone is no longer enough to excite Wall Street.

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The author, the Gulfstream G700, and its onboard bedroom.
  • Qatar Airways' private jet subsidiary just took delivery of the first two Gulfstream G700s.
  • The $81 million plane, which has a bedroom, can fly faster and further than its predecessor.
  • Elon Musk was reported to have ordered one back in 2022.

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Nia Springer-Norris and her partner work in different industries and learn from each other.
  • I'm a journalist and consultant, and my partner is a carpenter.
  • He changed my perspective on work and taught me my career isn't my identity.
  • Watching his cycle of layoffs made it bearable when I lost my job.

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A Cracker Barrel hostess said that seating and serving busloads of diners are one the biggest challenges of the job.
  • Cracker Barrel is trying to regain relevancy with diners, its CEO said earlier this year.
  • One restaurant hostess said that her Cracker Barrel location struggles with worker turnover.
  • She also described how management aims to upsell customers on drinks and take



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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos thinks the world is a better place because of streaming.
  • Netflix's Ted Sarandos says streaming has made the world a "smaller and safer place."
  • He says platforms like Netflix expose viewers to other cultures, making them more empathetic.
  • He added that more authentic stories are likely to resonate with global audiences.

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Mark Boardman just landed his dream job at Google at 43 years old.
  • 43-year-old Mark Boardman thought he was too old to work at Google when he landed a $320,000 offer.
  • Prior to accepting it, Boardman worked at BCG and had taken Google on as a client.
  • These are his tips for breaking into Big Tech at an older age.

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The author sent her kids to a $ 10-a-day camp in Provence, France.
  • When my kids were young, I sent them to an inexpensive summer day camp in France.
  • They weren't happy about going, but it was better than boredom.
  • They ended up having fun, learning some French, and making friends.

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Palestinians in Khan Younis, Gaza.
  • Gazans are becoming increasingly critical of Hamas as Israel's military campaign rages on.
  • Israel has launched air strikes and a ground offensive on Gaza following Hamas' October 7 attacks.
  • More than 38,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict, according to Gaza's health ministry.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a military demonstration in North Korea, in this picture released on March 16, 2024.
  • North Korea deepened its defense ties with Russia through a new security pact last month.
  • The Pentagon said it would "keep an eye" on North Korea potentially sending forces to Russia.
  • If troops were sent it would be due to their numbers, not their effectiveness



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Pomona, California is $500 a month to parents with children under 4 years old.
  • Pomona is launching a basic income pilot for families with children under 4 years old.
  • Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the pilot offers $500 monthly to 250 eligible families.
  • New parents can spend the no-strings cash on housing, groceries, and childcare.

Babies are expensive: Formula, diapers


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Parents are financially supporting their adult children well into their 20s. In a tough economy, Mom and Dad are the new safety net.

At 24, David Nuñez still lives at home with his parents in Tampa, Florida. He chips in his share of the phone bill, the Netflix subscription, and the groceries, but thanks to his parents' generosity, he doesn't pay any rent. Contrary to what some might


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The top CEOs spend a lot of time at the office, so it makes sense that their offices reflect their personalities.
  • CEOs' office decor reveals different elements of their personalities.
  • Bernard Arnault's office at LVMH features artwork from one of the most famous painters.
  • Meanwhile Mark Zuckerberg is content with just a desk.

From priceless artwork to "Star Wars" memorabilia, you can tell a lot