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Richmond-based CoStar Group laid off over 100 employees, citing a reallocation of roles due to the implementation of artificial intelligence. The cuts impacted writers, editors, and video staff involved in content for sites like Apartments.com. The company plans to hire 1,000 new sales and market analyst roles, signaling a shift from content production to AI-driven data management.
The emergence of the "Brood X" cicadas has led to a surge in media articles encouraging people to cook and eat the insects. Chefs in Richmond, Virginia, are promoting recipes for "cicada and monkfish sausage" and "blackened cicadas," which critics view as an attempt to normalize the consumption of bugs.
Gary Later, Executive Producer Credit and MatDepot.com Promotion
Gary Later of Richmond, Virginia, is credited as the sole Executive Producer for episode 173 after a donation of $444. The segment highlights his business, MatDepot.com, which specializes in industrial and entrance mats and is affiliated with a martial arts supply company. The hosts encourage listeners to use the credit on their resumes to improve job prospects.
