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Travis Kelce’s purchase of a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians sparked headlines, but Taylor Swift’s financial success quickly became part of the conversation. A viral comparison revealed that Swift paid $197 million in bonuses to her Eras Tour crew, more than double the Guardians’ projected $94.7 million 2026 payroll. The contrast highlighted the immense scale of Swift’s business empire while also fueling speculation that she and Kelce could one day expand their ownership stake in the MLB franchise.

UAE mandates private firms to pay staff by the first of each Gregorian month from June 1, 2026. This stringent wage protection reform aims to bolster worker rights and labour compliance. The move standardizes payroll, with delayed payments automatically flagged, impacting millions of expatriates reliant on timely salaries for essential expenses.

Isaiah Hartenstein's future has become a topic of discussion after Oklahoma City's playoff exit and looming salary-cap concerns. With a $28.5 million team option approaching and major extensions set to increase the Thunder's payroll, rival teams are watching closely. The Lakers appear to be a natural fit because of their need for size, rebounding, and interior defense alongside Luka Doncic.

Twitch streamer HasanAbi criticized Fox News after the network referenced the 2025 "CollarGate" controversy involving his dog, Kaya, during a segment about his federal subpoena related to a trip to Cuba. Reacting on stream, Hasan accused the network of employing “literal stalkers” and called its coverage a “stalker operation.” He argued that evidence had already disproven key allegations and expressed frustration over the controversy being revived months later.

The Yankees are being strongly linked with Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Marte’s $116.5 million contract, strong hitting numbers, and All-Star experience make him one of the biggest possible trade targets this season. However, his no-trade list and Arizona’s asking price could make any blockbuster deal difficult for New York to complete.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis argues companies cutting engineers due to AI are misguided. He believes increased productivity should fuel more projects, not layoffs. Hassabis sees AI as an opportunity to expand ambitions, not shrink workforces, and is eager to hire talent shed by rivals for new ventures like drug discovery and game design.

Tarik Skubal’s future with the Detroit Tigers is becoming uncertain as MLB trade rumors continue growing ahead of the deadline. Insiders Ken Rosenthal and Jon Heyman believe Detroit could eventually consider moving the ace if the team keeps struggling. The Chicago Cubs are being linked as a possible destination, while Skubal’s injury and upcoming free agency continue adding more pressure to Detroit’s decision.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to study how to protect workers from AI-driven job displacement. The initiative will explore increased job training, new worker protections, and alternative economic models, including universal basic capital, to address potential labor disruptions across industries.

India’s salary dissatisfaction is no longer confined to workplace gossip or appraisal-season frustration. A new ACCA survey reveals a workforce battling rising living costs, stagnant pay growth and fears of technological disruption. As employees increasingly demand sharper salary hikes, the report exposes a deeper economic anxiety shaping modern corporate India and challenging the promise of financial stability.

SAP CEO Christian Klein has pushed back against the "SaaSpocalypse" narrative gripping software stocks, telling Sapphire 2026 attendees that AI agents are useless without a system of record underneath them. "AI agents don't work without a brain. The brain is SAP," Klein said. He argued ERP systems hold the 7.5 million data fields and process context agents need to function, and revealed two-thirds of SAP's cloud revenue is already non-seat-based.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has called AI-driven layoffs "dumb," telling Wired ahead of Google I/O that companies cutting engineers to chase AI productivity gains are showing a "lack of imagination." His comments come as Anthropic's Dario Amodei warns of mass white-collar job losses, and as Meta, Amazon, Block and others blame AI for thousands of cuts.

Will the New Orleans Saints move on from Alvin Kamara? Fresh NFL trade rumors surrounding the veteran running back intensified after GM Mickey Loomis addressed Kamara’s future. With the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens emerging as possible landing spots, speculation continues to grow around the Saints star’s $24.5 million contract situation entering the 2026 NFL season.

A startup founder is spending ₹8 lakh monthly on non-revenue generating employees, challenging the common startup hiring mindset. He realized that by delegating operational tasks, he frees up his valuable founder bandwidth to focus on scaling the business. This approach ensures the company functions smoothly, allowing revenue-generating teams to perform effectively.

AI adoption is reshaping the job market, with significant tech job cuts reported and AI capable of performing a substantial portion of the US labor market's work. While AI automates tasks rather than eliminating entire jobs, younger workers in entry-level roles are disproportionately affected.