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06 Jul

Italian neighbors used to compete by building tall towers. See inside one that’s still standing after 600 years.

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Torre Guinigi, or Guinigi Tower, was built in Lucca, Italy, in the late 1300s.It was common for wealthy families to commission towers to see who could build the tallest one.The tower's roof has a garden, which has several tall holm oak trees and is open to visitors. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the…

06 Jul

A basic income program helped me get back on my feet. Now I am an activist in my community and can afford to give back.

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This is an As Told To essay based on a conversation with Hope Davis, a participant in the ACLU of Louisiana's guaranteed basic income program, which focuses on reparations for people who have experienced racist policing. It has been edited for length and clarity.I had never heard of the ACLU before in my life, but they ended up helping me with some legal troubles. With support from their staff, I felt like I had a family member on my side and like somebody actually cared.After deciding it was not in my best interest to seek restitution in the courts, they…

06 Jul

Mark O’Hare became a billionaire after BlackRock acquired his data company. Now he’s turning his employees into millionaires.

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The acquisition, announced on June 30, has made Preqin founder Mark O'Hare and his wife billionaires.O'Hare owns nearly 80% of Preqin through Valhalla Venture and will gain about $2.6 billion from the acquisition, Fortune reported. The number shrinks to about $2 billion after taxes. The remaining wealth, about $653 million, will be shared among Preqin management and its 1,500 employees — making some of them millionaires.Preqin is a financial data and analytics provider focused on alternative investments. O'Hare founded the company in 2002. In a press release, Preqin said it had 30,000 private market investors, 60,000 fund managers, and 190,000…

06 Jul

Ukrainian navy chief says sea drone strikes have rendered Russia’s Black Sea Fleet HQ in occupied Crimea effectively useless

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Vice-Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa told Reuters news agency that "almost all the main combat-ready ships have been moved by the enemy from the main base of the Black Sea Fleet" following significant damage to the Crimean base."The ships are kept in Novorossiisk, and some of them are kept in the Sea of Azov," Neizhpapa said.The Sevastopol headquarters was the site of numerous key functions for the Black Sea Fleet, including training, repairs, and storing ammunition.The UK Ministry of Defence said in April that moving the fleet to Novorossiisk was likely the "best method of avoiding Ukrainian sea-borne attack," noting that the…

06 Jul

Biden has actually narrowed the gap with Trump in key swing states despite his disastrous debate, new polling shows

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But while some recent polls showed former President Donald Trump with wider leads than before the debate, a new Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll showed Biden making up ground in the most important places of all — swing states.Trump, in the latest survey, had a 47% to 45% overall advantage over Biden in swing states. That's the closest result between the two candidates since the tracking survey started last fall. Biden led Trump in both Michigan (48% to 43%) and Wisconsin (47% to 44%), two must-win states for the incumbent. The president trailed Trump but remained within the margin of error…

06 Jul

OpenAI’s latest reputation problem: hackers

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The hits just keep on coming for booming tech giant OpenAI. The latest addition to its list of problems? Hackers.OpenAI, despite its name, has developed a reputation for secrecy. But it was still surprising to learn that hackers gained entry to the company's internal messaging system all the way back in early 2023, stealing information related to its AI designs, and that the company never mentioned it to anyone.Two people with knowledge of the incident told The New York Times that OpenAI executives decided not to publicly disclose the hacking because no customer or partner information was compromised. OpenAI also…

06 Jul

I’m an HR professional with 10 years of experience, and I would never do these 3 things at work

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Valerie Rodriguez, a 31-year-old human-resources director in New Jersey. It has been edited for length and clarity.I've worked in HR for 10 years. Specifically, I work with senior leaders to ensure all sorts of HR compliance is in place. I do it all: coaching leaders, driving engagement, boosting team morale, and more.When it comes to HR, people are usually curious about how to stand out at work. To that, I'd say go above and beyond, find ways to be innovative, and come to the table with solutions, not just problems. But…

06 Jul

Known conspiracy theorist RFK Jr. says he ‘won’t take sides on 9/11′ following recent ’60 Minutes’ episode

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"My take on 9/11: It's hard to tell what is a conspiracy theory and what isn't. But conspiracy theories flourish when the government routinely lies to the public," Kennedy wrote in a post on X."As president I won't take sides on 9/11 or any of the other debates. But I can promise… that I will open the files and usher in a new era of transparency," he added.Kennedy's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, which was sent outside regular working hours.The September 11 attacks were the deadliest terror attacks ever in the US.…

06 Jul

The folding wingtips on Boeing’s massive new 777X are a first in commercial aviation. Here’s why the plane needs them.

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Boeing's new flagship 777X aircraft is the first commercial plane with folding wingtips. Airport gate space concerns ignited the need for the new folding mechanism. The aircraft has garnered 481 orders from carriers such as British Airways, Emirates, and Lufthansa. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Boeing's latest addition to its growing…

06 Jul

The 5 US airports with the longest walks to the gate — and the 5 airports with the shortest

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Kuru Footwear compiled a list of the US airports with the longest and shortest walks to the gate.Dallas Fort Worth International Airport featured the longest walk at 2.16 miles.Blue Grass Airport in Kentucky had the shortest walk, measuring 0.11 miles. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Airports often feature moving walkways and…