Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN has paused some of its data center leasing talks, following a similar move by Microsoft Corporation MSFT. What Happened: Amazon has temporarily halted certain data center lease negotiations for its cloud division, especially in international markets, said Wells Fargo analysts on Monday. “This is routine capacity management, and there haven’t been any recent fundamental changes in our expansion plans,” said Kevin Miller, vice president of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Data Centers, in a LinkedIn post, first noted on Reuters. Source: LinkedIn This development signals that growing economic uncertainty may be prompting firms to reassess their multi-billion-dollar…
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I spent many years studying the rich and the poor in my Rich Habits Study and found that there were twelve problems almost everyone has to contend with in life: Health Problems Financial Problems Family Problems Neighbor Problems Home Repair Problems Car Problems Addiction Problems Job Problems Relationship Problems Death or Disability Problems Time Management Problems Weather Problems Each of these problems creates stress, worry and unhappiness for anyone affected by them. When I analyzed my study data, I discovered that, out of all of these modern day problems, the rich really only struggle with five: Family Problems Health Problems…
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Disney is reportedly putting live-action remakes on hold. This comes after the lukewarm reception for the Rachel Zegler-led “Snow White,” which has currently grossed $184,910,998 worldwide against its $200 million budget. The Disney classic remake also faced external backlash due to casting choices and Zegler’s public criticism of the original “Snow White” story. That said, audience and critic opinion is split, with the film currently rated 39 percent for critics and 72 percent for audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, “Snow White” is also rated 50 on Metacritic, with users giving it a 1.2 out of 10 score. The pause is…
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If you feel like the world of tech just entered a fast-forward time machine, you’re not alone. That’s why we’ve organized this year’s Cisco U. Spotlight on April 24, 2025, to share our vision of what’s ahead and help you learn the skills that matter most in the tech landscape of today AND tomorrow. Our themes: pillars of digital resilience Looking ahead to the strategies and technologies of the future is an essential part of building digital resilience, which will help you and your team prepare for both predictable and unpredictable events that come your way. This year, we’re focusing…
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Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) has announced the release of Zoom Workplace for Frontline, a mobile-first solution designed to enhance communication and work management for frontline workers. The product is now available to all frontline employees and managers with paid Zoom accounts, targeting industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and emergency services. The company stated that the new platform aims to help workers “get more done, do better work, and strengthen relationships” by integrating intelligent tools and streamlining daily operational tasks. “Our mission of delivering an AI-first open work platform isn’t just limited to knowledge workers; we’re also thinking about…
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The New York Liberty announced on Monday that two training camp signees, Raquel Carrera and Seehia Rirad, are out for the 2025 due to a personal decision. Raquel Carrera is a Spanish power forward who currently plays for the Valencia Basket of the Liga Femenina in Spain. She was drafted by the Atlanta Dream with the 15th pick in 2021. Her draft rights were subsequently traded to the Liberty. She has yet to play in the WNBA despite being the highest Spanish player ever picked in a WNBA Draft. Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images Seehia Rirad is a French…
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by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 21, 2025 Gen Z is reshaping the American dining scene by ordering less and prioritizing budget-friendly options when eating out. Gen Z is reshaping the American dining experience as we know it. From opting to split entrées to ordering appetizers or kids’ menu items, the younger generation is all about saving their hard-earned coins. A recent survey by Eater and Vox Media looked into how dining differs across generations and found that more Gen Zers are opting to share plates or order less food to cut costs while dining out amid rising inflation and tariffs. “We…
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It costs millions of dollars to be polite to AI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed last week that OpenAI’s electricity bill is “tens of millions of dollars” higher due to people being polite to ChatGPT. Last week, an X user posted: “I wonder how much money OpenAI has lost in electricity costs from people saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to their models.” The post has been viewed 5.7 million times as of press time. Altman replied the following day: “Tens of millions of dollars well spent—you never know.” tens of millions of dollars well spent–you never know — Sam Altman…
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If you’re starting a small business, or own a business but have run into some money trouble, you might be tempted to take out a merchant cash advance (MCA). Sure, these are a quick way to get funding in an emergency, but they’re a terrible idea for business owners. I would never recommend going into debt, especially through an MCA lender, to finance a business—no matter what kind of sticky situation you might find yourself in. But first, what is a merchant cash advance? Merchant cash advances, otherwise known as business payday loans, are a type of immediate lender financing.…
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Demonstrators with signs stand around the John Harvard Statue in Harvard Yard after a rally was held against President Donald Trump’s attacks on Harvard University at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 17, 2025. — Photo by Agence France-Presse Harvard sued United States President Donald Trump’s administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision. Trump has sought to bring several prestigious universities to heel over claims they tolerated campus anti-Semitism, threatening their budgets, tax-exempt status and the enrolment of…