NBA legend Michael Jordan has reached a new milestone in his entrepreneurial career as the first professional athlete to be ranked among America’s 400 wealthiest people, according to Forbes. Jordan enters the Forbes 400 list at No. 379, having sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets earlier this year. Forbes estimates that the basketball hall of famer’s net worth is $3 billion.
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More than 75,000 unionized employees of Kaiser Permanente, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health providers, have walked off the job, marking the largest health care worker strike in US history. The striking employees, who work across California, Colorado, Washington, Virginia, Oregon and Washington, DC, are represented by a coalition of eight unions that comprise 40% of Kaiser Permanente’s total staff. The vast majority of the striking workers are in West Coast states. https://cnn.it/3F45HqM
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📱Don't panic. The federal government will conduct a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert on Wednesday afternoon. Do you think this alert system is an effective way to reach Americans? How closely do you pay attention to these alerts? Share your thoughts in the comments. ⬇️
You've been warned: Cell phones across the US will get an emergency alert tomorrow
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Fast food chains are implementing all sorts of changes to their drive-thrus, and it looks like it’s paying off for customers in line, according to a new report. ➡️ Some of the leading fast food companies, such as Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A and Carl’s Jr., saw major reductions in their average total time in the drive-thru. ➡️ Covid-19 made changes more critical, when customers started relying on drive-thrus even more. Read more from CNN's Ramishah Maruf: https://cnn.it/45i663x
Fast food drive-thrus are moving faster than ever, survey finds
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There’s big money in trendy sandals. German shoemaker Birkenstock could be valued at up to $10 billion when it lists its shares on the stock market for the first time. The iconic footwear brand plans to sell shares for between $44 and $49 apiece when it debuts on the New York Stock Exchange, aiming to raise as much as $1.6 billion, it said in a filing Monday.
Birkenstock could be worth $10 billion | CNN Business
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Apple is working on a software fix following reports that some of its new iPhone 15 models are overheating. ➡️ User complaints started to circulate after the latest iPhones hit stores on September 22. ➡️ The company said the overheating issues are not a safety risk and will not affect the long-term performance of impacted iPhone models. CNN's Samantha Murphy Kelly has the details: https://cnn.it/46xYavR
Apple confirms that a bug and some apps are causing iPhone 15 models to overheat | CNN Business
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An annular solar eclipse will make its appearance in the skies over North, Central and South America on October 14, creating a singular spectacle for those in its path — and a rare opportunity for scientists. Read more: https://cnn.it/46vwlEw
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the situation starts with searches on desktop and mobile but extends to the emerging battleground of artificial intelligence. ➡️ Nadella testified as part of the US government’s sweeping antitrust trial against Google, now in its 14th day. ➡️ His testimony reflected the frustrations of a long-running rivalry between Microsoft and Google whose tensions have permeated the trial. CNN's Brian Fung has more: https://cnn.it/3rrxX3v
Microsoft CEO warns of 'nightmare' future for AI if Google's search dominance continues | CNN Business
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Hollywood star Tom Hanks has “nothing to do with” an artificial intelligence version of himself that is promoting “some dental plan,” he said on Instagram. ➡️ Alongside his warning, Hanks shared a photo of an apparent AI likeness depicting his younger self. ➡️ Using AI to create virtual actors has become one of Hollywood’s hottest topics of late. Read more from CNN's Issy Ronald and Jack Guy: https://cnn.it/46dMfDE
Tom Hanks says dental plan video uses 'AI version of me' without permission | CNN
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💰 Are you saving enough money for retirement? Does your employer offer a pension or a 401(k) plan? Share your thoughts in the comments. ⬇️
Gen Xers are stuck in the middle of a retirement nightmare
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