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Big Tech seems to be making it harder for smaller companies to hire AI talent.iStockA software engineering role in the US drew 3,367 applicants. Recruiter Lusely Martinez used an application tracking system and manual checks to cut candidates. Those who made the cut were honest and understood the position's needs, Martinez said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Getty ImagesThe West has tried for more than two years to cripple Moscow's finances by way of sanctions. But the West hasn't blocked all Russian banks' access to SWIFT due to potential global impact. Russia's economy is in "deep, deep trouble" due to sanctions and finite reserves, an economist said.

The house as viewed from above. Johnny Ward/onestepforwardJohnny Ward, an Irish travel blogger, built a luxury villa in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2021. He says he spent about 22.5 million Thai baht, or about $600,000, on the entire build. His two-story villa features a pool, a home cinema, and a man-cave.

Mindset is huge when it comes to betting on yourself, career coach Marlo Lyons told Business Insider, but it isn't everything. Neil Godwin/Future via Getty ImagesCareer coach Marlo Lyons told BI that a big part of being a successful entrepreneur is in your mindset. But there are also concrete steps to take to improve the odds of your bet on yourself.

Former President Donald Trump. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesTrump plans to headline a campaign event in the Bronx on Thursday. Trump has little chance to win the NYC borough but saw a jump in support there from 2016 to 2020. His campaign is working to attract more minority support by leaning into the economy.

Bryan Johnson doesn't think you should drink coffee. Josh DeAngelisThere's a new mantra in the corporate world: sleep > caffeine. "Sleep is the new coffee," longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson told the Journal. Experts say workers who sleep more are likely to be more productive and focused. Some tech execs aren't starting their days anymore with a jolt of caffeine — they're betting on sleep instead."I think sleep is the new coffee," Bryan Johnson told The Wall Street Journal.