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An AI generated image of a murder victim, Chris Pelkey. YouTube/Annotation by NPR hide caption toggle caption YouTube/Annotation by NPR An AI generated image of a murder victim, Chris Pelkey. YouTube/Annotation by NPR Should AI give you a voice? Even when you’ve been murdered?An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed his killer in court last week, and it may have been the first admittance of an AI-generated victim impact statement in a US court. Chris Pelkey, who was shot in a road rage incident in 2021, was recreated in a video made by his sister to offer forgiveness to…

Some Starbucks workers in the chain’s largest union are objecting to the company’s new dress code for baristas.Starbucks Workers United said in a post on Tuesday that baristas around the US are protesting the chain’s implementation of a standard dress code this week.The union, which did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider, told Bloomberg that walkouts have occurred at more than 50 stores. The union’s website says that it represents more than 11,000 workers and more than 570 stores nationwide. As of March 30, Starbucks had more than 17,000 stores in the US. The company did…

Col. Bree Fram’s Space Force portrait is seen at her home on March 9, 2025 in Virginia. Daniel Woolfolk/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Woolfolk/AFP via Getty Images A ruling from the Supreme Court last week allowed the Trump administration to enforce its ban on transgender military service members, while legal challenges to the policy move forward. The U.S. military is currently offering voluntary separation to trans troops — after which it will initiate an involuntary separation process. Col. Bree Fram, an openly transgender member of the U.S. Space Force, is also one of the highest-ranking transgender…

A customer enters an American Eagle store in Miami, Florida on April 4, 2025.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesAmerican Eagle on Tuesday said it is writing off $75 million in spring and summer merchandise and withdrawing its full-year guidance as it contends with slow sales, steep discounting and an uncertain economy.The apparel retailer said it expects revenue in the first quarter, which ended in early May, to be around $1.1 billion, a decline of about 5% compared to the prior-year period. American Eagle anticipates comparable sales will drop 3%, led by an expected 4% decline at intimates brand Aerie. American Eagle…

These aren’t your older sibling’s streaming wars.The battle for audiences has evolved in recent months, as once-fierce rivals turn to frenemies and even team up on bundles. One key reason is that Hollywood titans like Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have stopped following Netflix and are instead carving out distinct strategies.Netflix is all in on “engagement” — how much people are watching and interacting with its platform — and no longer regularly shares its subscriber count, which was once its north star. It also just revamped its homepage with vertical video as it takes cues from social media giants like…

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing Tuesday to mark up the so-called “one, big beautiful bill” extending the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while adding other tax breaks for tip income, overtime pay and Social Security income and eliminating tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act for renewable energy as well as the Direct File and Free File programs.”Today, this Committee will move forward on President Trump’s promise of delivering historic tax relief to working families, farmers and small businesses,” said committee chair Jason Smith, R-Missouri, in his opening statement. “The One Big…

Amazon can’t get enough of Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson.The streamer has renewed his competition series “Beast Games” for two more seasons, undeterred by the controversies surrounding the hit show.It illuminates the power of YouTube’s biggest star — and the growing influence digital creators are amassing in Hollywood. The renewal isn’t entirely surprising given the show’s success. “Beast Games” drew 50 million views in 25 days and is Amazon’s most-watched unscripted series of all time.However, the show was also poorly reviewed by critics and spurred complaints about the filming conditions and injuries. Donaldson is being sued by former contestants as well.Business Insider previously reported…

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board is asking for input on emerging accounting issues and questions related to reporting entity reorganizations and abolishments as the federal government endures wide-ranging layoffs and reductions in force, including the elimination of entire agencies by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency.”Federal agencies and their functions, from time to time, have been reorganized and abolished,” said FASAB in its request for information and comment. Reorganization refers to a transfer, consolidation, coordination, authorization or abolition of one (or more) agency or agencies or a part of their functions. Abolition is a type of reorganization and refers…

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images 2025-05-13T19:25:08Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. President Donald Trump repeated calls for the Fed to cut rates after April’s CPI data. “No Inflation, and Prices of Gasoline, Energy, Groceries, and practically everything else, are DOWN!!!” Yet, Wall Street is still bracing for higher price growth later in the year. President Donald Trump leveled fresh criticism…

Democrats look to draw attention to GOP-proposed Medicaid cuts – CBS News Watch CBS News A trio of committees is working on the House Republicans’ budget bill. The lawmakers on those panels are tackling some of the thorniest parts of the legislation, including proposed Medicaid cuts. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link