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In Memoriam · Featured

Peter Striano — Unity International Group

Lead Peter Striano wanted to be in the CIA. The FBI, if the CIA would not take him. He came out of the service and his father sat him down and told him, very plainly, that he was about to walk away from something he did not understand. Get…

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UT · 2026 Peter Striano Featured

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From the Field

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CNBC Top News Trump goes scorched earth on AI warnings, raging about data center opposition and regulation The Trump administration has encouraged AI's rapid growth and the development of data centers as it seeks an insurmounta… Sep 14, 2026

Al Jazeera Israel probing Naza film on Gaza for treason, inciting anti-Semitism Film alleges mass ⁠civilian deaths routinely built into military decisions amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. Sep 14, 2026

The Guardian US Leeds United 4-1 Newcastle United: Premier League – as it happened A dominant performance from Leeds sees them run over Newcastle and move up to third in the leagueJaissle did, of course,… Sep 14, 2026

The Guardian US AI-linked stocks slide after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development Donald Trump dismisses attempts to increase controls on artificial intelligence as ‘sick conspiracy’ AI-linked stocks tu… Sep 14, 2026

Al Jazeera Manchester derby VAR officials stood down from weekend Premier League games The chief refereeing officer stands down two VAR officials involved in Man City's win at United from upcoming EPL g… Sep 14, 2026

CNBC Top News China says AI CEOs' call for a slowdown is 'fear mongering' Chinese state media's reports of the daily press conference also noted that all groups should work together for AI openn… Sep 14, 2026

Analysis

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The Journal The Audit Habit Is Replacing the Growth Habit Small business operators are being told to adopt AI, tighten budgets, and manage time better. The real throughline is simpler: inspect befor… Sep 13, 2026

AI Interview Series Shipping Failures What Breaks in Shipping Schneider interviews Milo about fulfillment failures, returns, damage, late deliveries, and the logistics problems t… Apr 8, 2026

AI Interview Series Language Barriers Language Barriers in Service Olsen interviews Schneider about multilingual resolution, what happens when the customer and the support agent… Apr 6, 2026

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