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New Study Finds NFL Rule Changes Implemented Over Last 10 Years Have Failed To Make Game Safer
Forbes - 9 Apr 2020 19:03
Injuries will always be present in football. However, that hasn't stopped the NFL from passing new or updating old rules in an attempt to cut down on injury occurrence and make the game safer for its athletes. But have t...
Coronavirus won't disrupt Cyberpunk 2077's September 17 release
Venture Beat - 9 Apr 2020 23:16
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming September 17 despite global uncertainity as the world responds to coronavirus. CD Projekt Red is polishing the game now.
Google open-sources data set to train and benchmark AI sound separation models
Venture Beat - 9 Apr 2020 19:45
Google today announced the FUSS data set to support AI models for separating distinct sounds from recordings, such as speech from conference calls.
WWE Plans On Continuing A Major WrestleMania 36 Feud
Forbes - 9 Apr 2020 14:47
WWE seemed to end a major feud at WrestleMania 36, but that reportedly wasn't the case.
Switzerland's Largest Banks Bow to Pressure to Conserve Capital
Wall Street Journal - 9 Apr 2020 13:45
UBS and Credit Suisse will pay 2019 dividends in two installments, as lenders across the world shore up capital to withstand the coronavirus crisis.
Credit.com: Smart tips on splitting bills with roommates
Market Watch - 9 Apr 2020 10:59
Using wise money management resources can help keep the peace and avoid surprises.
Asian shares rise as investors pin hopes on pandemic peaking
Reuters - 9 Apr 2020 08:28
Asian shares rose on Thursday on hopes the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing a peak and that governments would roll out more stimulus measures to support their economies, while expectations of a deal to cut oil production bol...
California developer says virus an act of God, sues Exxon over stalled deal
Reuters - 9 Apr 2020 07:30
A California retail developer claims the state's coronavirus lockdown was an act of God that prevented it from completing a $4.2 million property acquisition, asking a court to prevent owner Exxon Mobil Corp from selling...
The Coronavirus Stock Market: A Market Gone Wild
Forbes - 9 Apr 2020 02:43
March 2020 made records in the S&P 500. In recent weeks we've seen some of the most volatile trading days in history. Is smooth sailing ahead?
Invitation homes CEO on renter protection amid the coronavirus crisis
CNBC - 9 Apr 2020 20:56
Renters are having trouble paying monthly rent as coronavirus-related layoffs continue across the country. Dallas Tanner, Invitation Homes CEO, discusses how the nation's largest single family rental REIT is helping.
A day in the life of an Amazon courier on the frontlines of the U.S. pandemic
Reuters - 9 Apr 2020 19:15
Excelso Sabulao delivers groceries for Amazon.com Inc in California so he can help provide his parents an income. Now, with endless interactions at stores and at homes during a pandemic, he worries his work will kill the...
'Fed is on its game' -- Cramer praises $2.3 trillion in loans to help businesses, municipalities
CNBC - 9 Apr 2020 16:05
"This is what is needed because we've got to fight off a depression," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.
Key BP Deal Threatened by Buyer's Financing Snag
Wall Street Journal - 9 Apr 2020 15:24
BP's sale of its Alaskan business is in jeopardy after a group of banks balked at financing the $5.6 billion deal to buyer Hilcorp Energy amid a historic rout of oil and gas prices, according to people familiar with the ...
Passover foods are being sold for for 5 times the retail price as online sellers try to profit off of coronavirus shortages
Business Insider - 9 Apr 2020 07:44
Screenshot/eBay/Manischewitz/Business Insider As the Jewish holiday of Passover begins this week, shoppers have reported shortages of items in grocery stores and online. Business Insider discovered similar price-gouging ...
Futures Movers: Oil prices climb as key OPEC+ production conference set to get under way
Market Watch - 9 Apr 2020 06:02
Oil futures rose in electronic trade early Thursday as investors awaited the outcome of a crucial meeting of OPEC and its allies that is intended to end a price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Robots Are Cleaning Grocery Store Floors During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Forbes - 9 Apr 2020 04:57
The coronavirus outbreak has forced retailers to focus more on sanitation while they are struggling to restock shelves and hire more employees. Some grocery stores are turning to floor cleaning robots for additional help...
Uranium Squeeze Creates A Bull Market For A Fuel In Decline
Forbes - 9 Apr 2020 04:00
After a decade in the freezer the nuclear fuel has suddenly emerged as the mining world's top performing metal, up 35% in a month, though not because of a sudden surge in demand.
Exxon used economic uncertainty to push for Paulsboro, N.J., contract: sources
Reuters - 9 Apr 2020 03:57
Exxon Mobil Corp used economic uncertainty tied to the coronavirus pandemic to urge workers at its lubricants and packaging plant in Paulsboro, New Jersey, to vote for a proposed contract, according to two sources famili...
Wall Street rallies on hopeful coronavirus signs, healthcare lift
Reuters - 9 Apr 2020 01:27
U.S. stock markets jumped on Wednesday on hopeful signs about the coronavirus outbreak in the United States was close to a peak, with health insurers getting an additional lift from Bernie Sanders' decision to suspend hi...
Zoom hires ex-Facebook security chief as Google bans desktop app
Reuters - 9 Apr 2020 01:20
Zoom Video Communications Inc has tapped former Facebook security chief Alex Stamos as an adviser as safety and privacy concerns about its fast-growing video-conferencing app drive a global backlash against the company.
Minibar Delivery Hits All-Time Sale Highs While Helping Mom And Pop Shops Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Forbes - 9 Apr 2020 00:24
While many businesses are taking major losses during this time of uncertainty, alcohol delivery is thriving with companies such as Minibar Delivery seeing a 515% increase in new buyers since the pandemic began.
How to change your recovery email in Gmail using your computer
Business Insider - 9 Apr 2020 23:58
Shutterstock You should change your recovery email in Gmail if you recently made a new email, your old one got deleted, or you simply want to keep your account secure. Your recovery email in Gmail is used to contact you ...