Monthly Archives: September 2022

Donald Trump will fight hard against Letitia James’ lawsuit. Ex-AG insiders say these are his top 5 defenses.

Donald Trump speaking at the NRA convention in Houston, TX, on May 27, 2022. New York Attorney General Letitia James, right, speaks in Washington, DC on Nov. 12, 2019. Left, Brandon Bell/Getty Images. Right, Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Donald Trump has 5 ways to fight Letitia James’ lawsuit, ex-NY AG prosecutors told Insider. Trump will play…

Crypto parties are still raging in the bear market. Here’s what it’s like at Mainnet, where tickets cost $2,100 and attendees network on yachts.

Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Crypto enthusiasts, Web3 founders, and investors convened at Messari Mainnet in New York City this week.  The tone was firmly upbeat, despite bitcoin, ether, and other digital assets struggling through a bear market.  Here’s a look inside the event from Insider’s Phil Rosen.   The Messari Mainnet crypto conference in New York drew…

I paid off my student loans 9 years early by freelance writing on the side, and I have 5 tips for anyone who wants to do the same

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The author, Krissi Driver. Krissi Driver I paid off $60,000 of student…

Soldiers are threatening to shoot the families of Ukrainians if they don’t vote in illegal referendums, report says

Residents cast their votes in controversial referendums in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on September 23, 2022. Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Illegal “referendums” are underway in the occupied Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. Armed soldiers are going door-to-door to collect votes in the “sham” polls, per reports. Some Ukrainians have been…

5 people share how they landed their unexpected dream jobs — from Trader Joe’s crew member to voiceover artist

Savanna Durr/Insider Finding a job that you love can take some trial and error.  Five people share how they pivoted from the career paths they were on to pursue their dream jobs. One person started his own sports management company; another became a voiceover artist in Spain.  Ever fantasize about earning a living doing something…

See how NASA’s new lunar mega-rocket sizes up to past and future astronaut launch systems

Marianne Ayala/Insider NASA built a new mega-rocket, the Space Launch System, to return astronauts to the moon. SLS, which stands taller than the Statue of Liberty, is set to launch for the first time Tuesday. See how SLS compares to other rockets past, present, and future in size and strength. NASA built a new mega-rocket…

Investors may soon be able to replicate stock trades by Republican and Democratic lawmakers with the NANC and CRUZ ETFs

US Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Alex Wong/Getty Images Two proposed exchange-traded funds would mimic stock trades made by members of Congress and their spouses.  If approved, the ETFs would track trades by Democrats and Republicans, under tickers NANC and CRUZ.  One poll shows 70% of likely voters in America do not want…

Japan pledges $2 billion in funding for pandemic vaccine research initiative

The Japanese government has earmarked $2 billion in funding for vaccine research in an effort to make sure its country is better prepared for any future pandemic, according to Nature. Japan lagged behind other countries not just in developing vaccines, but also in approving them when it came to COVID-19. As the publication points out,…

Check out this Metal: Hellsinger behind-the-scenes mini-documentary

The Outsiders and Funcon have released a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video showcasing how the rhythm FPS came to be. Exploring the “origins of the game, including exclusive interviews with the game’s creators, music composers, and some of its amazing voice talent”, the BTS documentary also includes conversations with the soundtrack creators, Elvira Björkman and Nicklas Hjertberg…

Ninja Theory disputes claims it is using AI to replace voice actors

Hellblade developer Ninja Theory has disputed claims that it uses AI technology to replace voice actors in its games, saying it only uses AI-generated voice work for “placeholder content”. Ninja Theory was named by GLHF as a company that utilises the services of Altered AI, a tech firm that supports studios in creating “compelling, professional…