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Intuitive Machines' Odysseus has started making its way to the moon and could make history as the first privately built lander to touch down on the lunar surface. The lander was ferried to space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket using a booster that already had 17 flights under its belt before this one and could even fly again in the future, seeing as it had safely returned to Earth on the company's



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Cisco is slashing thousands of jobs.
  • Cisco is reducing its workforce by 5%, amounting to about 4,000 jobs.
  • The layoffs are part of the company's plan to realign and invest in key priority areas.
  • Cisco is also expanding its partnership with Nvidia to help firms build AI infrastructure.

Cisco is cutting 4,000 jobs in a move that will reduce its workforce by about 5%. 

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Anti-piracy campaigns can actually cause more piracy — if you’re a man. So say the cybercrime experts at the University of Portsmouth, who investigated efforts to deter illegal torrenting, streaming, and file-sharing. To test the techniques, the researchers exposed 962 adults to threatening messages used in anti-piracy campaigns. They then evaluated potential changes in behaviour. They discovered



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The construction sector builds the homes we live in, the offices we work in, and the schools our children learn in — but in Europe, there’s a chronic shortage of people to do this critical work. Dutch startup Monumental thinks it has a solution: AI-powered bricklaying robots capable of working autonomously alongside humans. Fitted with sensors and computer vision, the fully-electric machines use



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While Apple's MacBook Pro is a clear choice for most creatives over its MacBook Air counterpart, the higher cost is prohibitive. If that's been stopping you from picking one up, then you're in luck: Apple's 2023 MacBook Pro with a M3 Pro chip is currently on sale for $1,799, down from $1,999. The 10 percent discount still leaves the 14-inch laptop with a few hundred dollars between it and even the



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Jackie Mitchell said side hustle work could be helpful given the economy.
  • Jackie Mitchell made nearly $11,000 outside of her job in 100 days according to a TikTok video.
  • Her goal for these 100 days was to make money to help with an eventual down payment.
  • She talked to Business Insider about side hustle options and making earning goals.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
  • Some economists predict a "soft landing" for the US economy despite some warning signs.
  • Positive labor market data and GDP growth support this, but job opportunities in some sectors are down.
  • The Federal Reserve is monitoring inflation and unemployment rates before deciding on rate cuts.

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Jessica Nairns received $1,000 each month from the Austin Guaranteed Income Pilot.
  • The Austin Guaranteed Income Pilot served 135 low-income families who received $1,000 monthly.
  • Jessica Nairns, a participant, said the program helped her advance her career and buy essentials.
  • She still is unhoused and said the program didn't give her financial stability to plan for the future.

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Most Americans don't tip their Uber drivers. But nearly 90% of food delivery trips come with tips.
  • While nearly 90% of food delivery trips get tips, less than a third of Uber and Lyft trips get tips.
  • Uber and Lyft drivers have complained about declining tips in recent years. 
  • Some drivers say tipping levels normalized after enhanced generosity during the pandemic.

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A "for rent" sign posted on the exterior of an apartment building on June 02, 2021 in San Francisco, California.
  • Rental housing markets across the country have become increasingly unaffordable and competitive.
  • A severe shortage of apartments is the major culprit.
  • Syracuse, New York is the most competitive rental market in the US, according to a new report.

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Ben Affleck collaborated with Dunkin Donuts on a new limited-edition menu.
Ben Affleck collaborated with Dunkin Donuts on a new limited-edition menu.
  • Dunkin' released tracksuits inspired by its Super Bowl ad. The merch sold out in under 20 minutes.
  • The "DunKings" ad featured Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Tom Brady, and several other celebs.
  • The jacket and pants, in the brand's signature bright pink and orange, each cost $60.

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