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Martin Greenfield, Tailor to Sinatra, Obama, Trump and Shaq, Dies at 95

He dressed six presidents, coached designers and made thousands of suits for TV shows and movies. But his beginnings were dismal: He learned to sew at Auschwitz.He dressed six presidents, coached designers and made thousands of suits for TV shows and movies. But his beginnings were dismal: He learned to sew at Auschwitz. Holocaust and the […]

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U.F.C. Settles Antitrust Suit With Fighters for $335 Million

The organization’s parent company admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to pay the fighters, who had accused it of suppressing their pay.The organization’s parent company admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to pay the fighters, who had accused it of suppressing their pay. Ultimate Fighting Championship, Endeavor Group, Mixed Martial Arts, Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, Wages and

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Kate Middleton, Britney Spears and the Online Trolls Doubting Their Existence

Whether it is just for kicks or propelled by genuine doubt, the unsupported claims about celebrities and public figures keep gaining traction online.Whether it is just for kicks or propelled by genuine doubt, the unsupported claims about celebrities and public figures keep gaining traction online. Celebrities, Social Media, Rumors and Misinformation, Conspiracy Theories, Catherine, Princess of

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What the Fed’s Rate Moves Could Mean for Loans, Mortgages and Savings

Higher rates benefit those who can save, but for borrowers, falling rates would reduce bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.Higher rates benefit those who can save, but for borrowers, falling rates would reduce bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt. Banking and Financial Institutions, Interest Rates, Student

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New Rules Will Still Push Carmakers to Sell More Electric Cars

New Biden administration auto rules will ease requirements compared with an earlier proposal but will still add to market pressure for cheaper electric vehicles.New Biden administration auto rules will ease requirements compared with an earlier proposal but will still add to market pressure for cheaper electric vehicles. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Batteries, Regulation and Deregulation of

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Apple and Google Are Discussing a Deal to Bring Generative A.I. to iPhones

A partnership would extend the long relationship between the companies that has helped deliver everything from maps to search on Apple’s devices.A partnership would extend the long relationship between the companies that has helped deliver everything from maps to search on Apple’s devices. Apple Inc, Google Inc, Artificial Intelligence, iPhone, Computers and the Internet, Smartphones, Microsoft

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Why Tech Companies Are Not Your Friends: Lessons From Roku

Roku recently changed its policy to make it even harder for customers to take legal action. It’s a reminder of how we need to protect ourselves.Roku recently changed its policy to make it even harder for customers to take legal action. It’s a reminder of how we need to protect ourselves. Computers and the Internet, Mobile

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France Fines Google for Using Articles to Train A.I. Without Notifying Publishers

The French competition authority said the tech giant failed to negotiate fair licensing deals with media outlets and did not tell them it was using their articles to train its chatbot.The French competition authority said the tech giant failed to negotiate fair licensing deals with media outlets and did not tell them it was using

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Hiring Suleyman Extends Microsoft’s AI Lead

Hiring Mustafa Suleyman, the DeepMind co-founder, is a coup for the tech giant’s ambitions. But regulators may be skeptical.Hiring Mustafa Suleyman, the DeepMind co-founder, is a coup for the tech giant’s ambitions. But regulators may be skeptical. internal-storyline-no, Artificial Intelligence, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Inflection AI Inc, Google Inc, Microsoft Corp, DeepMind Technologies Ltd, Nadella, Satya,

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