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Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content
Read full article: Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online contentAmazon is reviewing claims that the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI is scraping content — including from prominent news sites — without approval.
Global aid group asks warring forces to respect its neutrality with 24 of its aid workers killed
Read full article: Global aid group asks warring forces to respect its neutrality with 24 of its aid workers killedThe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has asked state forces and combatants to respect its neutrality and work of delivering urgent humanitarian help to the most destitute in war zones, saying 24 of its aid workers have been killed this year mostly in the Gaza Strip.
Shad Khan drops 18 spots on Forbes' billionaires list, still one of the richest people in the world
Read full article: Shad Khan drops 18 spots on Forbes' billionaires list, still one of the richest people in the worldDespite a bump in his net worth, Jaguars owner Shad Khan is down 18 spots on Forbes' billionaires list. He is still one of the richest people in the world, coming in at No. 162 with $12.3 billion.
Jacksonville ranked among cities with the worst drivers in the country, study finds
Read full article: Jacksonville ranked among cities with the worst drivers in the country, study findsA Forbes magazine study published Thursday found that Jacksonville is among the top 15 cities with the worst drivers in the country.
TELL US: Do you think you’re a good driver? Why or why not?
Read full article: TELL US: Do you think you’re a good driver? Why or why not?With fatal car accidents increasing nationwide, Forbes Advisor conducted a study to identify the cities where drivers engage in “the most hazardous behavior that threatens public safety.”
Media workers strike to protest layoffs at New York Daily News, Forbes and Condé Nast
Read full article: Media workers strike to protest layoffs at New York Daily News, Forbes and Condé NastJournalists at The New York Daily News and Forbes are striking amid contentious contract talks with management and a difficult few weeks in the news industry.
Today, Wednesday expected to be busiest travel day this Thanksgiving: What you need to know
Read full article: Today, Wednesday expected to be busiest travel day this Thanksgiving: What you need to knowAAA expects nearly 210,000 Floridians to fly for the holiday, which is up six percent from last year.
Senators call on TikTok CEO to explain 'inaccurate' statements about how company manages US data
Read full article: Senators call on TikTok CEO to explain 'inaccurate' statements about how company manages US dataTwo U.S. senators are asking TikTok to explain what they called “misleading or inaccurate” statements about how it stores and provides access to U.S. user data.
Scottish independence at crossroads in testy SNP leader race
Read full article: Scottish independence at crossroads in testy SNP leader raceThe race to lead the Scottish National Party has cracked open fissures over political strategy, social issues and the legacy of departing leader Nicola Sturgeon.
River City residents sound off as Jacksonville lands No. 2 on Forbes list of ‘best places to live in Florida’
Read full article: River City residents sound off as Jacksonville lands No. 2 on Forbes list of ‘best places to live in Florida’Jacksonville nabbed the number two spot on Forbes’ annual list of the “Best Places to Live in Florida” released Thursday.
TELL US: Why do you agree or disagree with Forbes rating Jacksonville as Florida’s #2 best place to live?
Read full article: TELL US: Why do you agree or disagree with Forbes rating Jacksonville as Florida’s #2 best place to live?Forbes just named Jacksonville as Florida's second best place to live in Florida. It uses data on the area's median home price, personal income per capita, unemployment and the crime rate.
Jacksonville ranked No. 2 in Forbes ‘best places to live in Florida’ 2022 list
Read full article: Jacksonville ranked No. 2 in Forbes ‘best places to live in Florida’ 2022 listForbes analyzed cities by pulling recent data on the area’s median home price, personal income per capita, and the unemployment and crime rate.
Rodriguez's 2 TD runs push No. 22 Kentucky past Miss. State
Read full article: Rodriguez's 2 TD runs push No. 22 Kentucky past Miss. StateChris Rodriguez Jr. rushed for 196 yards and two second-half scores, Will Levis returned from a one-game absence to throw a go-ahead touchdown pass and No. 22 Kentucky topped No. 16 Mississippi State 27-17.
Ethics office finds ‘substantial reason to believe’ Congressmen Rutherford, Fallon violated STOCK Act
Read full article: Ethics office finds ‘substantial reason to believe’ Congressmen Rutherford, Fallon violated STOCK ActThe House Office of Congressional Ethics found “substantial reason to believe” Congressman John Rutherford, R-Florida, and Congressman Pat Fallon, R-Texas, failed to disclose stock trades in a timely manner and violated House ethics rules, multiple news outlets reported, citing documents released Tuesday.
Forbes editor says he testified before Trump grand jury
Read full article: Forbes editor says he testified before Trump grand juryThe editor of Forbes magazine says he testified Thursday before a grand jury hearing evidence in a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump and his business practices, answering questions about a magazine article examining whether the former president inflated his wealth.
Bucks capitalize on hot start to roll past Heat 132-98
Read full article: Bucks capitalize on hot start to roll past Heat 132-98Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and Bryn Forbes led Milwaukee’s scorching start from 3-point range as the Bucks trounced the Miami Heat 132-98 to extend their lead in this first-round playoff series.
Bid to address health costs by 3 corporate giants is over
Read full article: Bid to address health costs by 3 corporate giants is overA health care venture created in 2018 by the three corporate giants to attack soaring care costs will shutter only a couple years after launching. (AP Photos, File)INDIANAPOLIS – A health care venture conceived by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan to attack soaring costs is dissolving. Haven, which was formed in 2018 by the three U.S. corporate giants, will cease operations by the end of February, a company spokeswoman said Monday. Health care costs have grown faster than wages and inflation for years, stressing families and employers. It started new designs for health care benefits that eliminated patient out-of-pocket payments like deductibles and coinsurance and encouraged access to primary care.
Prosecutors: Scammer who posed as fed sentenced in sweepstakes fraud case
Read full article: Prosecutors: Scammer who posed as fed sentenced in sweepstakes fraud caseA 27-year-old man from Jamaica who took part in a sweepstakes fraud targeting elderly Floridians was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison. Forbes and his co-conspirators often targeted victims who were elderly and more susceptible to fraud, prosecutors said. After they got them send money, they would often call again and try to get them to send more money by telling them more lies. The conspirators would often tell the victims that they had to send additional fees and taxes to ensure the safe delivery of the prize, prosecutors said. Forbes and his co-conspirators kept all of the funds for their own personal benefit, prosecutors said.
Bezos is dangerously close to losing title of 'world's richest person'
Read full article: Bezos is dangerously close to losing title of 'world's richest person'CNN Video(CNN) - Pour one out for Jeff Bezos because the Amazon founder is precariously close to losing his title of world's richest person to Bill Gates. Bezos' current wealth is $109.6 billion, according to Forbes' list of billionaires, which is higher than Gates' $106 billion. Bezos overtook Gates' title of world's richest person in 2017. As part of the settlement, MacKenzie Bezos received 25% of the couple's Amazon stock, according to an April securities filing. Amazon shares are up 17% for the year.
FSCJ to host free 'Navigating Student Loan Debt' event
Read full article: FSCJ to host free 'Navigating Student Loan Debt' eventOverwhelmed by student loan debt? A recent report by Forbes showed student loan debt is at an all-time high this year with an estimated $1.5 trillion owed across the U.S.Good news, Florida State College at Jacksonville is hosting a free Navigating Student Loan Debt event from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts at the FSCJ South Campus. Attendees will here from a Chicago-based consultant who works with people in the financial industry. Robinson joined us on "The Morning Show" Monday to share some advice for those dealing with student loan debt. If you would like to attend the FSCJ event, organizers ask that you register online beforehand, here.
Report names best colleges in America
Read full article: Report names best colleges in AmericaThe latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings dropped Monday and they're sure to put high school students -- and more so, their parents -- in a frenzy as they prepare to apply to colleges this autumn. The latest release marks the 35th edition of the Best Colleges ranking, and it's the first time schools in Puerto Rico, Guam and other U.S. territories are included. Are these rankings actually relevant? But not everyone thinks these rankings actually matter. Then again, Forbes publishes their own college ranking list every year, too.
Taylor Swift and Beyonce Top Forbes' Highest-Paid Women in Music List
Read full article: Taylor Swift and Beyonce Top Forbes' Highest-Paid Women in Music ListTaylor Swift is raking in the cash in 2019! On Monday, Forbes released its World's Highest-Paid Women in Music list for 2019 and the "Lover" songstress was the big earner -- by a pretty massive degree. The 29-year-old hit-maker earned $185 million before taxes between June 2018 and June 2019, according to the magazine. Just last month, the singer was named the world's highest-paid celebrity by Forbes as well. This is the first time Swift has topped the list since 2016, when she earned $170 million.
Jaguars make 50 most valuable sports franchises list
Read full article: Jaguars make 50 most valuable sports franchises listGetty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Owning an NFL team is good for business. The Jacksonville Jaguars were recently ranked No. 49 on Forbes' annual list of the world's top-50 most vaulable sports franchises. Coming off their succesful playoff run from the end of the 2017 season, Jacksonville was ranked No. The Jaguars were one of 26 NFL teams to make Forbes 2018 list.
Who Are Forbes' Highest-Paid Celebrities? Taylor Swift Tops the List, Kardashian-Jenners Follow
Read full article: Who Are Forbes' Highest-Paid Celebrities? Taylor Swift Tops the List, Kardashian-Jenners FollowForbes ranked all the biggest-earning A-listers in its annual Worlds Highest-Paid Celebrities list. 3 spot, earning $150 million. 26 spot, earning $72 million in the past year, and Jenners longtime partner, Travis Scott, appeared in the No. 39 spot, earning $58 million. 37 on the list earning $60 million, is the only magician that made it onto the list and Akshay Kumar, at No.
St. Augustine, Brunswick on Forbes' list of top small towns for fireworks
Read full article: St. Augustine, Brunswick on Forbes' list of top small towns for fireworksForbes magazine, which can travel to any big-city fireworks display in the world and put it on the company tab, turned its attention the other way this year, putting together a list of the best small-town Independence Day celebrations in the country. Two celebrations in our backyard made it into the magazine's top 10:Truckee, CaliforniaStowe, VermontBend, OregonBristol, Rhode IslandOld Orchard Beach, MaineColonial Williamsburg, VirginiaFlagstaff, ArizonaGatlinburg, TennesseeForbes' writer Barbara Noe Kennedy noted that, with St. Augustine's historic pedigree, "What better place to celebrate?" And about Brunswick, she wrote: "You’ll be wrapped up in old-timey-ness at Mary Ross Waterfront Park, where festivities include sack races, tug of wars, horseshoe tossing, free South Georgia watermelon, and, at dusk, fireworks over the East River and Oglethorpe Bay."