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Elon Musk’s X gets rid of story headlines and links for some users

X (formerly Twitter) CEO Elon Musk leaves a US Senate bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Insight Forum at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 13, 2023. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images   On Elon Musk’s X, the site formerly known as Twitter, some users reported on Wednesday …

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‘Plenty of tinder’ could spark market rally, plus jobs report

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday he sees conditions that could spur a stock market rally, following a challenging few weeks on Wall Street. The biggest factor in this, he said, arrives Friday with the government’s official September jobs report. “We certainly have plenty of tinder for a rally — there …

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House Republicans push IRS for answers on employee retention tax credit

Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., speaks during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee impeachment inquiry hearing into U.S. President Joe Biden on Sept. 28, 2023. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters House Republicans are pressing the IRS for answers after the agency paused processing new claims for a pandemic-era small business tax break. Lawmakers …

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Amazon shuts down Amp live audio service

Amp, a live audio app that lets users DJ their own show, is seen on a smartphone. Amazon Amazon is shutting down its live audio service, called Amp, the company confirmed to CNBC. Amp allows users to host their own live show, where callers can join and request to speak. …

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Tilray Brands revenue jumps, losses narrow as it pivots away from cannabis

Cannabis producer Tilray Brands on Wednesday reported a jump in revenue as it diversifies its portfolio and moves deeper into the beer industry. The company reported $177 million in net revenue, up 15% year-over-year, for its fiscal first-quarter. Its cannabis division brought in $70 million in net revenue, reflecting a 20% …

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GM secures new $6 billion credit line as UAW strike costs $200 million

DETROIT – General Motors secured a new $6 billion line of credit as the automaker braces for additional strikes by the United Auto Workers union. “The facility that we announced today is a $6 billion line of credit that I think is prudent in light of some of the messages …

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OpenAI chief technology officer on the future of ChatGPT

Mira Murati wasn’t always sure OpenAI’s generative chatbot ChatGPT was going to be the sensation it has become. When she joined the artificial intelligence firm in 2018, AI’s capabilities had expanded to being good at strategy games, but the sort of language model people use today seemed a long way …

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At ages 104 and 84, these women are looking to break skydiving records

It’s not every day that you hear about a centenarian jumping out of a plane, but at 104 years old, Dorothy Hoffner took a leap of faith and went skydiving. “It’s fun, and it seemed so nice and peaceful, coming down with a parachute on top of you,” Hoffner tells …

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3 ways to prepare as holiday shoppers brace for more financial strain

David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The end of the year doesn’t just bring autumn leaves and jack-o’-lanterns, then mistletoe and the chance of snow — it can also bring on financial distress. Nearly half of all consumers say their financial standing fluctuates seasonally, and December is the …

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Fees mount for students casting wide net

With competition at an all-time high and admissions practices increasingly unclear, it’s not an easy time for college applicants. As colleges are being forced to rethink their policies in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action, more schools are also choosing to end legacy preferences, adding uncertainty to the process. …

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