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We were gaslit by Big Egg about egg prices (allegedly)

Egg prices were allegedly manipulated during 2022-2025.CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesThe Department of Justice proposed a settlement with big egg producers over alleged price-fixing.Egg prices have gone way up in the last few years, mainly because of bird flu. But maybe also this!Egg prices were such a huge talking point in the 2024 election, but …

Covert sabotage missions inside Russia aren’t like ‘action stories’ and demand cool heads, commander says

The Freedom of Russia Legion carried out a covert operation inside Russia over the winter, destroying gas infrastructure.REUTERS/Alex BabenkoA Ukrainian-based paramilitary unit recently disclosed a mission targeting energy sites in Russia.Business Insider spoke with a commander who was involved in the covert mission a few months ago.He said such sabotage attacks aren't like action movies …

Microsoft plans another round of job cuts, impacting thousands of roles

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty ImagesMicrosoft is planning to announce job cuts soon.The cuts are expected to affect thousands of roles, including sales and consulting positions.Microsoft is reining in costs as it ramps up spending on AI.Microsoft is planning to announce job cuts soon as the tech giant continues efforts to control costs, …

A Ukrainian drone maker says too much factory automation can be a weakness in a fast-changing war

Ukraine's Frontline Robotics needs to make constant updates to its drones and weaponry, and it cuts down automation to achieve that.Frontline RoboticsUkraine's battlefield changes so fast that arms makers need to adapt constantly.One drone maker said manual assembly is key to making rapid updates.Too much automation can mean "freezing the product version," the company said.A …

Travis Kalanick’s summer commute: a 5-minute jet ski ride

Travis Kalanick travels to his new Austin office at Atoms by jet skiing across Lake Austin.Theo Wargo/WireImage; Screenshot via @traviskTravis Kalanick commutes to his new Austin office by jet ski across Lake Austin.The former Uber CEO moved from California to Texas and owns a home on Lake Austin.Texas has drawn tech leaders like Kalanick with …