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Michael Bloomberg apologizes for stop-and-frisk policy amid a potential presidential run
Business Insider - 17 Nov 2019 20:39
REUTERS/Brian Snyder Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg apologized in a Sunday speech for his support of the New York Police Department's use of "stop-and-frisk." For years, Bloomberg has vigorously defended "s...
Did The NYT Inadvertently Blow Up The China Phase 1 Trade Deal?
Forbes - 17 Nov 2019 15:00
The New York Times' Xinjiang Papers reveal a Chinese government hellbent on destroying terrorism. But will it throw a bucket of cold watetr on Xi's interest in signing a Phase 1 trade deal?
Thieves steal reader's identity using USPS mail forwarding scam
New York Post - 17 Nov 2019 05:44
Dear John: What you wrote about forwarding post office mail was not true for us. Someone filed a "forwarding address" for our mail, and it was forwarded to a Philadelphia post office address. We live in Florida. They wer...
Vote To Federally Legalize Marijuana Planned In Congress
Forbes - 17 Nov 2019 02:38
The vote on the far-reaching cannabis legislation follows House passage of a marijuana banking bill.
Starbucks' China Rival Luckin Coffee Mints A Second Billionaire
Forbes - 17 Nov 2019 01:26
Luckin is expanding rapidly in a key market for Starbucks.
Netflix and Disney Battle Hallmark for Christmas Viewers
Wall Street Journal - 17 Nov 2019 21:00Sondland Carried Out Secret Ukraine Dealings On Trump’s Orders, WH Official Testified
TPM - 17 Nov 2019 20:40
Outgoing National Security Council aide Tim Morrison testified that Ambassador Gordon Sondland had told him he was carrying out the...
What Is The Future Of Enterprise AI?
Forbes - 17 Nov 2019 20:07
Due to the increasing involvement of state players in automation warfare, when AI-driven automation is on its way to becoming a war weapon, what will it mean for an enterprise to stay competitive for survival?
OLO and QUID Market To The Canna-Curious and Canna-Cautious
Forbes - 17 Nov 2019 19:10
Consumers want to control the amount of THC they are getting, they want it to take effect quickly and they don't want to smoke or vape it.
6 credit cards with benefits that are worth more than the annual fee -- from free nights to Uber credits
Business Insider - 17 Nov 2019 16:27
The Marriott St. Regis Bora Bora Rewards credit cards have become more popular in recent years, and that's led to more valuable benefits, but also some higher annual fees. If you're trying to decide whether a credit card...
The kind of ice in your cocktail may be ruining your drink, according to an expert mixologist
Business Insider - 17 Nov 2019 16:20
Mdurson/Shuttesrtock When it comes to cocktails, there's one ingredient that's often overlooked but it's arguably the most important component of all — the ice. From the size of your ice cubes to whether they're cloudy...
Will The UK's Temporary Ban On Natural Gas Fracking Impact U.S. Policy?
Forbes - 17 Nov 2019 16:20
The United Kingdom's conservative government has temporarily banned natural gas fracking, fearing it is unsafe from tremors. What are the broader ramifications of this move, especially in the United States?
Inside Tata Power and Rockefeller Foundation's Plan to Light Up 5 Million Households in India
Forbes - 17 Nov 2019 16:00
TP Renewable Microgrid Ltd is a new venture with the ambition to build 10,000 micro-grids to connect 5 million Indian households, and reduce 1 million tons of carbon emissions annually. It is expected to be the world's l...
Bitcoin Breaks $8700, Dragging XRP, ETH, LTC, And XLM Down--What's Next?
Forbes - 17 Nov 2019 14:52
Cryptocurrency traders should watch closely the Alt market and ETH
France's Le Maire favors car industry professional as next Renault CEO
Reuters - 17 Nov 2019 14:51
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday that the search for a new CEO for Renault was still on and that he favored selecting a professional from the automobile sector.
Saudi Aramco in race for IPO record with $1.7 trillion top value
Reuters - 17 Nov 2019 14:29
Saudi Aramco is worth up to $1.7 trillion at the price range set by the oil giant on Sunday, below the $2 trillion sought by Saudi's crown prince but putting it in the running to become the world's biggest IPO.
Terminator: Guardian of Fate arrives at Dave & Buster's
Venture Beat - 17 Nov 2019 05:17
Terminator: Guardian of Fate - a tie-in with the new Terminator: Dark Fate movie, and this VR experience is now at some Dave & Buster's locations.
'My Boss Only Wants To Hire Great-Looking Customer-Facing Employees. Is That Okay?' A Customer Service Consultant Answers This, Along With Other Awkward And Intimate Customer Service Questions
Forbes - 17 Nov 2019 22:50
A customer service consultant and author answers the more intimate, awkward, and brave questions he's received recently, including on name badges, luxury customer service, and whether a boss is right in only wanting attr...
A smartphone that knows you: How our devices will evolve
Venture Beat - 17 Nov 2019 20:25
After a drop in smartphone sales this year, manufacturers are under pressure to deliver brand new features and experiences in 2020.
Exponential tech advances will change the world faster than we think
Venture Beat - 17 Nov 2019 18:45
The timing from what once seemed impossible to possible and functional can become extremely short - sometimes measured in just days or weeks.
Trump Unexpectedly Defends Biden After North Korea Attacks Top Dem Rival
TPM - 17 Nov 2019 18:18
President Donald Trump defended 2020 Democratic candidate Joe Biden on Sunday morning after North Korea’s state-run news agency called Biden...
It's Flu Season And Here's Why Self-Driving Cars Might Make Things Worse
Forbes - 17 Nov 2019 17:31
Self-driving cars can potentially become a germ factory on wheels.