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The Download: investigating deaths at the US border’s “virtual wall”
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The US spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die? When José Morales Bernal crossed the border into the US in April 2024, the day before…
Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of U.S. employees
If a worker’s years of service at Microsoft plus their age equals 70 or more, they will be eligible for a voluntary retirement buyout.
Optimism Is Your Greatest Asset — Until It Starts Working Against You. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known Sooner.
Believe in their potential. But trust their actions.
8 Quiet Breakdowns That Emerge in the First 90 Days After an Acquisition (and How to Protect Against Them)
The deal closes. The model works. The plan looks clean. But the first 90 days may tell a different story.
Flying Private Is Taking Off — And It’s No Longer Just for Celebrities
Inside Jet Linx’s private aviation model, where private jet memberships, exclusive terminals and on-demand flights are fueling a growing shift toward time-first travel among not just executives, but sports-driven travelers too.
Your Business Already Has the Most Valuable AI Asset — You Just Haven’t Extracted It Yet
Most entrepreneurs are focused on improving prompts, but the real advantage lies in the unspoken knowledge they already have — this article shows how to surface it and start using AI more strategically.
You Spent Thousands Getting the Lead. Why Aren’t You Getting the Sale?
You got the lead — now what? Here’s what the companies that convert consistently do.
Jeni’s Ice Cream Just Scooped Up the CEO Who Was Fired From Ben & Jerry’s — He’ll Oversee Its Franchise Expansion
David Stever was pushed out of Ben & Jerry’s over social activism tensions. Now he’s leading rival Jeni’s in its franchising efforts.
Era raises $11M to build a software platform for AI gadgets
Era thinks that we will see many form factors of AI hardware, including glasses, rings, and pendants
Meta is revamping its cross-app management system
Meta’s Accounts Center will transition to the Meta Account, which is supposed to make it easier to manage your experience on various Meta apps and devices.