A UK package delivery giant's AI-powered chatbot was updated after it defected and swore at a customer, acting erratically. Business Insider
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Iran accuses Israel of killing a spy chief and 3 of its top Revolutionary Guards in Syria, escalating tensions in the region
Iran accused Israel of the airstrike in Damascus, resulting in the death of the chief of the IRGC intelligence in Syria and three “advisors.” Business Insider
The inventor of the market’s most famous recession indicator is confident the inverted yield curve is accurately calling a slowdown in 2024
Campbell Harvey's famous inverted yield curve indicator has preceded every recession for the last 55 years. Business Insider
Far-right Rep. Paul Gosar says lack of white recruits is ‘a crisis of spirit’ for the US Army
Republican Rep. Paul Gosar complained about a decline in white enlistment in the US Army, blaming “woke” ideologies for the drop, Vice News reported. Business Insider
Gov. Wes Moore touts ‘revolutionary’ Maryland as he reflects on his first year in office and praises Biden ‘partnership’ ahead of 2024 election
As Gov. Moore celebrates the one-year mark of his administration, he points to public safety and infrastructure successes to set the tone for 2024. Business Insider
CEO of baby apparel brand Kyte Baby apologizes after denying employee’s remote work request while newborn was in NICU
A contentious remote work issue between Kyte Baby's founder and her employee went viral — sparking a question of who is entitled to maternity leave. Business Insider
Maryland won a tentative victory in the race for a new FBI headquarters, a potential economic boon for a majority Black county near DC
The FBI headquarters decision was a major win for Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Rep. Steny Hoyer. But there's already pushback. Business Insider
Unconditional aid to Israel is no longer the bipartisan certainty it once was as US senators begin to question Israel’s campaign in Gaza and the West Bank
Some mainstream Democrats in the US Senate are questioning unconditional military aid to Israel. It could be the beginning of a major political shift. Business Insider
Bank credit is shrinking for the first time since the Great Recession
Businesses are borrowing less, as the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest-rate hikes chip away at confidence levels. Business Insider
Texas senator says the plan to give poor residents a $500 guaranteed basic income is unconstitutional
Harris County, which includes Houston, is offering $500 guaranteed basic income payments to the area's poorest residents. Business Insider