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Inside Turkey’s $2 Billion Marble And Stone Industry | Big Business 0 (0)

Most of the world’s marble and travertine comes from Turkey – the world’s top exporter of natural stone. But even though the country has been mining for thousands of years, waste heaps are still piling up, and mining companies are struggling to handle all of the excess stone. We went to Turkey to see how the country’s natural stone industry became a $2 billion business, and what the costs to the environment really are. 00:00 – Intro 00:54 – Travertine Mining Process 04:38 – Cutting the Stones 05:31 – Stone Factory 07:27 – Waste Management 09:21 – Ancient Fossils 11:22 [See More…]

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Breaking Down My $550,000 Retirement Savings In Bali, Indonesia | The Pay Check 0 (0)

At 57, Debbie Welsch sold her US home and belongings for $550,000, then relocated to Bali with her 82-year-old mother. Today, she pays $375 a month in rent and has built a new life centered on making her savings stretch. In this episode of “The Pay Check,” she breaks down exactly what it costs to retire in Bali and how she budgets for life abroad. For more from Debbie: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQj0vMOtUzZ1OgBqsYY6QNA 00:00 – Intro 00:12 – Income & Work 02:10 – Housing & Utilities 08:17- Transportation 09:25 – Food & Groceries 12:27 – Health & Insurance 14:26 – Debt, Savings, & [See More…]

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How AI Data Centers Are Making Everything More Expensive 0 (0)

The rapid growth of AI data centers is creating a shortage of the memory chips used in everyday devices like laptops, phones, cameras, and gaming consoles. The world’s three largest memory chipmakers — SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron — are shifting production to High Bandwidth Memory, specialized microchips that power AI data centers, rather than the DRAM and NAND chips found in many consumer electronics. With fewer traditional chips being produced, tech manufacturers are paying more for components and passing the costs to customers through higher prices. Read “I used Claude to solve a problem that data centers helped cause [See More…]

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How Uber Uses AI To Charge You More 0 (0)

Uber once sold riders on a simple promise: Order a car right from your phone for less than a taxi. One major change happened behind the scenes: up-front pricing. Instead of relying on a predictable rate based largely on time and distance, Uber now uses algorithms and a range of real-time factors to determine what riders pay and what drivers earn. Since then, prices have risen dramatically. From 2018 to 2022, average Uber fares in the US rose 83%, nearly four times the annual rate of inflation. And when Business Insider employees requested the same UberX ride at the same [See More…]

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Breaking Down My $159,000 Salary In Brooklyn, New York | Cost Of Living 0 (0)

Devonte Duncan, 27, lives in Brooklyn, New York, and works as a software engineer at a tech company, earning $159,000 a year. After reaching a six-figure salary, his spending quickly caught up with his income and led him into debt. Now, Devonte takes a much more deliberate approach to his finances, balancing stricter budgeting with a lifestyle that still allows him to enjoy his money. In this episode of Cost of Living, Devonte breaks down exactly how he earns, spends, budgets, and invests while living in one of the most expensive cities in the US. For more from Devonte: http://www.youtube.com/@doseofdevy [See More…]

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BREAKING: Trump says deal has been reached to delay tariffs on Canadian imports 0 (0)

We are learning more this Tuesday night as President Donald Trump says he will be delaying tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports. This reportedly comes after the two countries reached a deal just hours before the sanctions were to begin. “I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!” Trump said on social media less than two hours before the 12:01 a.m. Wednesday deadline. Subscribe to LiveNOW from [See More…]

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How Ferrero Makes Millions Of Chocolates In America 0 (0)

We went behind the scenes to see how Ferrero, an Italian company, is building a confectionery empire in the US, from spending billions on buying iconic American brands, to investing in new factories and an R&D lab, and even creating a new Nutella flavor specifically for Americans. Read “Nutella’s empire is making a multibillion-dollar play for America’s snack market”: https://bit.ly/3SCDqSs 00:00 – Intro 01:42 – Inside the Franklin Park Factory 02:01 – Buying American Brands 06:47 – Investing In R&D 09:23 – How Nutella Was Invented 10:18 – Nutella Peanut 11:10 – Ferrero’s Ingredient Sourcing 12:50 – Ferrero’s Bloomington Chocolate [See More…]

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Meet The Professional Mermaid Inspiring Adults To Play Again 0 (0)

Sponsored by 2026 Toyota RAV4 Redefining Adulthood spotlights people who’ve discovered that making time for the things they love doesn’t distract from adulthood; it enriches it. Whether through a hobby or a career, their passions have led to purpose, community, and a life that’s uniquely their own. In this episode, meet Néa Dune, a professional mermaid, certified free diver, and ocean conservationist who transformed a childhood fascination into an unconventional career. What began with a homemade tail has grown into a life dedicated to teaching aspiring mermaids, advocating for marine ecosystems, and helping others rediscover the power of imagination and [See More…]

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9 Ways Everyday Life Is Becoming More Expensive 0 (0)

Business Insider has spent years covering the stories behind why certain items, services, and experiences are getting more expensive, and the reasons behind higher price tags aren’t always what you think. Airports have rules to keep prices in check, but our investigation uncovered that mandatory price audits aren’t always accurate. US sports stadiums typically don’t have rules capping concession prices, though some lawmakers are attempting to change that. And subscriptions are everywhere, transforming the economy from one where we own products to one where we can rent just about anything. We dug deep to understand nine aspects of everyday life [See More…]

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On The Ground Inside Ukraine’s Secret Uncrewed Weapons Revolution | Dispatch 0 (0)

The world can’t keep up with the pace of military tech innovation in Ukraine, triggering a global rethink of how wars are fought. We were given rare access to units already fighting the war of the future — with high-speed interceptors and semiautonomous naval drones. We also saw the uncrewed ground robots designed to replace humans inside the “kill zone” and bomber drones using AI to swarm the enemy. Also read “Inside Ukraine’s war robot revolution”: https://bit.ly/4fKEA71 and “Ukraine’s war drone pilots must first survive the ‘Killhouse’”: https://bit.ly/4pwwqCJ 00:00 – Intro 01:35 – The Inteceptor Revolution 06:13 – When Russian [See More…]