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Emergent's CEO told us these are the 2 biggest threats to vibe coding
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Emergent's CEO told us these are the 2 biggest threats to vibe coding

Emergent's CEO says vibe coding faces two big risks: software quality and AI agents replacing traditional apps.

Lee Chong Ming · 12 Mar, 2026
Vibe coding is being called the greatest unlock for non-techies. These 6 startups are raising billions.
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Vibe coding is being called the greatest unlock for non-techies. These 6 startups are raising billions.

These entrants are competing with far bigger players, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft, that make their own AI-powered coding tools.

Shubhangi Goel · 12 Mar, 2026
Video shows US forces destroying some of Iran's old American-made warplanes
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Video shows US forces destroying some of Iran's old American-made warplanes

Iran operates an aging fleet of American planes, including the C-130 Hercules and P-3F Orion, that it bought before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Matthew Loh · 12 Mar, 2026
Major US airports are asking people to donate gift cards and essentials to TSA workers who are going without pay
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Major US airports are asking people to donate gift cards and essentials to TSA workers who are going without pay

US airports are asking for donations for TSA workers who are going without pay during the partial government shutdown.

Aditi Bharade · 12 Mar, 2026
Candice Bergen says turning 80 isn't 'what it used to be'
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Candice Bergen says turning 80 isn't 'what it used to be'

"You feel like you always felt. Except maybe you walk a little bit slower and more carefully, because you don't want to fall," Candice Bergen said.

Amanda Goh · 12 Mar, 2026
I've led teams in 5 different countries. A lesson I've learned again and again: The color of your clothes matters.
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I've led teams in 5 different countries. A lesson I've learned again and again: The color of your clothes matters.

Black was a staple in Liz Weselby's wardrobe — until she moved to Thailand and discovered it's associated with death and bad luck.

Aditi Bharade · 12 Mar, 2026
Watch what Atlassian's CEO said in a 4-minute video on the company's AI-induced layoffs
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Watch what Atlassian's CEO said in a 4-minute video on the company's AI-induced layoffs

Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes explained the company's 1,600 layoffs in a four-minute video as the software firm pivots more heavily toward AI.

Lee Chong Ming · 12 Mar, 2026
Atlassian says it's laying off 10% of its global workforce and attributes the cut to the 'AI era'
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Atlassian says it's laying off 10% of its global workforce and attributes the cut to the 'AI era'

Atlassian said on Wednesday that it's cutting about 1,600 jobs as the company restructures to focus on enterprise growth and the 'AI era.'

Katherine Li,Lloyd Lee · 11 Mar, 2026
Companies laying off staff this year include Amazon, Citi, and Atlassian — see the list
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Companies laying off staff this year include Amazon, Citi, and Atlassian — see the list

Layoffs have hit over a dozen companies, including Amazon, eBay, and Pinterest, this year as AI and economic conditions reshape the business landscape.

Dominick Reuter,Katherine Li,Shubhangi Goel,Jordan Hart,Roya Shahidi,Aditi Bharade,Brent D. Griffiths,Lloyd Lee · 11 Mar, 2026
NBCUniversal is planning to lay off dozens of employees as the African streamer Showmax shuts down
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NBCUniversal is planning to lay off dozens of employees as the African streamer Showmax shuts down

Showmax was an "expensive failure," said Canal+, which owns 70% of the venture. NBCUniversal staffers were informed about the cuts on Wednesday.

James Faris · 11 Mar, 2026
See what Fukushima looks like 15 years after the nuclear disaster
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See what Fukushima looks like 15 years after the nuclear disaster

Today marks 15 years since the nuclear disaster at Fukushima, Japan. Some parts of the surrounding area are still recovering.

James LaForge · 11 Mar, 2026
Leon Black wins delay in 8-hour deposition over his Jeffrey Epstein ties for victim lawsuit
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Leon Black wins delay in 8-hour deposition over his Jeffrey Epstein ties for victim lawsuit

Judge allows Leon Black to delay deposition in a lawsuit from Jeffrey Epstein's victims against Bank of America, amid possible settlement discussions.

Jacob Shamsian · 11 Mar, 2026