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The Case for AI Insurance
Harvard Business Review - 29 Apr 2020 14:15
Existing plans might not cover the risks posed by these new technologies.
Director Yoon Sung Hyun's Dystopian Thriller Reflects Modern Concerns
Forbes - 29 Apr 2020 15:39
The fictional world featured in the dystopian thriller 'Time To Hunt' is a hopeless, hellish place, but screenwriter and director Yoon Sung-hyun drew his inspiration from a harsh reality many young people actually face.
DIY Home Improvement Projects To Try While You're Stuck At Home
Forbes - 29 Apr 2020 22:46
There's never been a better time to give your home a DIY makeover.
Women's Instrumental Role In The Early Days Of Alaska's Oil And Gas Industry
Forbes - 29 Apr 2020 02:36
In the late '90s, Carla Williams heard some older women talk about their days on the North Slope oilfields and had "the first spark of recognition that there might be story there." She began interviewing them in 1997 and...
Car Crashes Plummet As The US Sees What It’s Like To Shut Down
TPM - 29 Apr 2020 18:17
History’s biggest social experiment is starting to yield weird results. One is that the frequency of car accidents -- and...
Klarna's Digital Brunch Series Supports Drag Community Impacted by the Pandemic
AdWeek - 29 Apr 2020 16:59
Covid-19 has impacted everyone who makes a living off of live entertainment, including drag performers. The drag community, which largely makes their income off nightly shows, drag brunches and touring, has had to adapt ...
Next Avenue: The harsh realities of being on a ventilator--Would you want this?
Market Watch - 29 Apr 2020 11:03
Here's a rundown of what being it's like being on one with COVID-19--and the aftermath.
Shares jump on coronavirus treatment hopes, oil soars
Reuters - 29 Apr 2020 22:26
World stock markets rose sharply on Wednesday following encouraging news for an experimental COVID-19 treatment and some positive earnings reports, while beaten-up oil prices soared.
Theme park fans are re-creating rides at home, with tennis balls and pets as special effects
L.A. Times - 29 Apr 2020 21:57
Disneyland is closed -- but that hasn't stopped fans from building their own theme park rides and attractions in their homes and backyards.
Anthem sees more people opting for govt plans as coronavirus hammers job market
Reuters - 29 Apr 2020 18:39
Anthem Inc said on Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic could trigger a big shift in business mix and push more people into Medicaid or Obamacare health plans from employer-sponsored ones due to job losses across industr...
66% of Europeans Believe Crypto Will Still Be Around in 10 Years: Survey
Coin Desk - 29 Apr 2020 16:15
A poll from bitFlyer Europe suggests confidence in crypto is growing, despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Apollo Nears Deal to Invest $300 Million in Cimpress
Wall Street Journal - 29 Apr 2020 13:30Volkswagen sees second-quarter operating loss over coronavirus impact
Reuters - 29 Apr 2020 10:33
German carmaker Volkswagen is expecting an operating loss in the current quarter due the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, its chief financial officer said on Wednesday.
Pandemic Imperils Business Focus On Low-Cost Supplies? Really?
Forbes - 29 Apr 2020 04:24
"In an increasingly turbulent world, supply networks that are overly dependent on the lowest-cost supplier and minimal inventory levels can rapidly imperil the business," Bain says.
Starbucks expects to reopen 90 percent of its stores by June
New York Post - 29 Apr 2020 04:17
Starbucks plans to start reopening some stores next week that were shuttered by the coronavirus outbreak — and expects to be operating 90 percent of its nationwide locations by June, a report said. The reopening of sto...
Samsung Elec sees second-qiarter profit fall as virus hits sales of smartphones, TVs
Reuters - 29 Apr 2020 02:42
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Wednesday it expected its profit to decline in the current quarter, as strength in the chip business would be offset by a sales slump in smartphones and TVs.
Doctors Subtly Become Superheroes in This Inspired Poster Campaign
AdWeek - 29 Apr 2020 20:38
McCann Belgrade has reimagined doctors and nurses as superheroes in a new outdoor campaign that uses a simple and subtle visual to thank healthcare professionals for their efforts during the coronavirus crisis. The serie...
With Bitcoin Price Surging, What Do Key Trends Say About BTC Halving?
Coin Telegraph - 29 Apr 2020 19:50
Many of the key trends surrounding Bitcoin prior to its upcoming halving event, such as its social media buzz and hash rate, seem positive
Where Things Stand: Workers Without A Choice
TPM - 29 Apr 2020 18:44
Risk your health to return to work or lose your unemployment benefits. That’s the choice some workers in Iowa will...
10 recent military shows that are better than whatever else you're doing right now
Business Insider - 29 Apr 2020 17:52
HBO/Generation Kill People are still stuck at home with coronavirus-related restrictions unlikely to be lifted for weeks at home. So here's another list of military-themed TV and movies — ones that have stood the test ...
Alphabet shares spike after earnings show Q1 revenue hit wasn't as bad as expected
CNBC - 29 Apr 2020 16:27
CFO Ruth Porat said there was an "abrupt" drop-off in ad revenues in March but Alphabet has yet to see "further deterioration."
Bitcoin Wallets Are Adopting This Tech to Simplify Lightning Payments
Coin Desk - 29 Apr 2020 15:49
Bitcoin's Lightning network has a long way to go in terms of user experience. To tackle this problem, a standard known as lnurl is quietly gaining ground.