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[ad_1] When Donnell Beverly Jr. decided to launch end-of-life planning startup Eazewell after the loss of both of his parents, he knew exactly who to call to help launch the business: longtime friend, and nine-time NBA All-Star, Russell Westbrook.   “The main thesis with Russ across every business that he touches is how do we impact people?” Beverly Jr. [pictured above] told TechCrunch. “He’s been very vocal about that throughout his career. I always say we really took personal pain and then created a platform to really help people.”  Westbrook was in. Four-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker also joined, and the trio launched Eazewell.   Eazewell is an AI-driven platform that helps families navigate and automate the administrative…

[ad_1] Investors should consider gold as a hedge if the U.S. government shutdown drags on longer than expected, according to Wall Street analysts. “Gold continues to serve as an effective hedge against episodes of economic, political, and geopolitical risk and would likely perform well if a US government shutdown proves longer or more disruptive than feared,” UBS analysts told clients in a Tuesday note. Spot gold hit a record of $3,894.63 an ounce on Wednesday after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a deal to keep the U.S. government open. U.S. gold futures for December delivery extended gains to hit…

[ad_1] Meta continues to execute on its dual mandate of compounding its advertising business while investing for the next wave of growth in AI and hardware. Its ad engine has delivered measurable lifts through AI-driven ranking models and automation, with click-to-message revenue growing more than 40% year over year. Financially, META remains a standout with industry leading margins providing the flexibility to invest heavily in AI infrastructure while sustaining capital returns. Importantly, the company’s new Meta AI glasses mark a potentially disruptive leap in consumer hardware that could rival smartphones in its scale of adoption. With profitability intact, a compelling…

[ad_1] Ten years ago, I was enjoying overpriced cocktails at trendy bars in San Diego. These days, you can find me sipping 1-euro beers while watching old-timers play card games in the mountains of Italy.Back when I lived in the US, I couldn’t have imagined that I would willingly move to a village in the south of Italy with a population of just a few thousand people, but that’s exactly what I did.And I have zero regrets.When I moved to Italy, I didn’t expect to find love When I moved to Italy, I hadn’t expected to build such a community.…

[ad_1] AI isn’t just crunching data — it’s helping humans dream bigger. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, three leaders from TwelveLabs, Wonder Dynamics (an Autodesk company), and Pocket Entertainment, at the intersection of creativity and AI, will explore how machines are becoming co-creators in storytelling, film, and media. Together, they’ll dive into how AI is blurring the lines between artist and algorithm, reshaping storytelling, and opening new creative frontiers. Join this AI-infused discussion, only on the AI Stage at Disrupt, with 10,000+ startup leaders, VCs, and tech innovators. Get your discounted 20% off group passes before October 3, or save up…

[ad_1] There’s a lot of fear about AI replacing human workers, but Box CEO Aaron Levie isn’t worried.He said it’s one of the biggest misconceptions about AI.While fewer workers may be needed in certain roles, Levie said AI productivity gains could lead to companies growing faster, causing them “to actually hire more people in either that function or other functions,” Levie said.In fact, the cloud storage CEO told Business Insider that he sees some roles growing in demand with the emergence of AI tools. As AI increases efficiency, there will be a greater need for human workers in some sectors,…

[ad_1] Charlamagne Tha God is taking on advertisers over the concept of “brand safety.”The prominent radio host of iHeartMedia’s “The Breakfast Club” spoke at the IAB’s Podcast Upfront in New York on Tuesday to promote podcasts to advertisers. He said the “whole concept of brand safety” is a “problem.””That’s just subjective,” he said onstage in conversation with measurement giant Nielsen. “You look at somebody and you look at their audience and you say they’re not necessarily safe. What does that mean? There was a time a couple of years ago they were saying Judy Blume books weren’t safe — Judy…

[ad_1] Social Security payments will still go out during the government shutdown — but recipients might start to see delays to other services.Federal agencies are officially rolling out their contingency plans after the government partially closed on October 1. It follows Democratic and Republican lawmakers’ failure to reach a funding agreement before the shutdown deadline.The Social Security Administration’s plan made clear that the 74 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits will continue to get those payments during the shutdown.”We will continue activities critical to our direct-service operations and those needed to ensure accurate and timely payment of benefits,” the…

[ad_1] With the federal government shutdown underway, Wall Street is parsing which contractors are most at risk and which may bounce back once a deal is struck. While a typical shutdown of a few weeks is unlikely to do lasting damage to government services firms, a protracted impasse could crimp backlog conversion, slow awards and weigh on cash flow for these companies, according to TD Cowen. “We’ve received many investor inbounds on the fundamental risk to govt services stocks if the federal gov’t budget impasse isn’t resolved for about a month,” TD Cowen analyst Gautam Khanna said in a note…

[ad_1] 2025-10-01T14:34:51Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp 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. Google’s Cloud unit had staff cuts on Monday, Business Insider has learned. Staff working on user experience projects were primarily affected. Google has been making cuts as it shapes itself to be faster and more efficient Google cut employees in its Cloud division this week, Business Insider has…