5 BI staffers who put AI agents to work share what worked and what went wrong

5 BI staffers who put AI agents to work share what worked and what went wrong

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‘Rip the plaster off’: Andy Burnham sets out vision for universal free social care

Andy Burnham has said that he is going to “rip the plaster off” to fix the broken social care system, as he set out a vision for a universal service that would be free at the point of use for everybody in England.

63 Years Later, 'The Twilight Zone’s Most Emotional Episode is Still a Bold Masterpiece

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The Twilight Zone wasn’t all about weird creatures

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When people think of The Twilight Zone, their minds usually goes to the weird sci-fi creatures. For example, the miniature aliens featured in season 2’s “The Invaders,” or the larger, hungrier aliens in “To Serve Man.” They may also think of more horror-heavy episodes, like the killer doll story “Living Doll” or the mannequin-filled horror show “After Hours.” But The Twilight Zone could be far more grounded, and one of its very best episodes has only the mildest of supernatural elements.

Trump allies could use midterms ‘counting window’ to disrupt results, experts warn

Election experts have warned Donald Trump’s administration could use the crucial hours and days after November’s midterm elections to disrupt the results after struggling to enforce a crackdown on voting.

The startup trap that kept this longevity app founder stuck

The startup trap that kept this longevity app founder stuck

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Brent Franson

Brent Franson is the CEO of Death Clock.

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This small town librarian offers a 'Bye, Bye AI' class to take AI off your phone. Now everyone wants in.

This small town librarian offers a 'Bye, Bye AI' class to take AI off your phone. Now everyone wants in.

Katie Notopoulos

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A former BCG partner says leaving consulting taught him how to build

A former BCG partner says leaving consulting taught him how to build

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Lakshmi Varanasi

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Dan Dantus

Who's Responsible When Flock Cameras Get Damaged? - Jalopnik

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If the comments under every news article and social media post about Flock cameras weren't already an indication, the rampant vandalism of the surveillance hardware should tell you all you need to know about how Americans feel about being watched 24/7. But who is responsible when Flock cameras get damaged? Who pays for the replacement and/or repairs? If you guessed "taxpayers, ultimately, because who else would it be?" pat yourself on the back.

Jia Zhangke Readies Zhao Tao Road Movie ‘Mamma Dunhuang,’ Rules Out AI in Production (EXCLUSIVE)

Jia Zhangke will turn his attention to location scouting and production design for his next film, road movie “Mamma Dunhuang,” once the 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival wraps on Sept. 30.

I work full-time and live paycheck-to-paycheck. When my dad died, I couldn't even afford his cremation.

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Heather Waughtel's father died in 2026.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Heather Waughtel, 47, a project coordinator based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Business Insider has verified her income and her dad's funeral costs. It has been edited for length and clarity.