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An Alluring History of Photographic Blur
The New Yorker - 16 May 2023 12:00
An exhibit at Photo Elysée in Switzerland shows how a beginner's mistake can also be a form of creative intention.
Tennessee meteorologist claims she was fired over 'curly hair,' dress size
New York Post - 16 May 2023 16:05
"If you have natural curls, embrace them and be proud of your natural hair. It is professional."
Teachers and nurses dragged into higher taxes, warns think tank
BBC - 16 May 2023 13:52
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns a freeze on income tax thresholds will hit middle earners.
Biden Vetoes Legislation That Would Reinstate Tariffs on Some Solar Panels
The New York Times - 16 May 2023 22:19
President Biden announced a two-year pause on the tariffs last year after importers complained that the penalties would threaten broader adoption of solar energy in the United States.
What should be done if relatives question our rights on property?
livemint.com - 16 May 2023 20:48
A UK-based NRI's relatives in India are questioning the authenticity of his father's will and ownership of property. He must obtain confirmation of the will's probate from a UK court, then use an authenticated copy of th...
Getting Along: As a Woman of Color, How Can I Navigate a "Frat-Like" Subculture?
Harvard Business Review - 16 May 2023 14:05
HBR’s advice columnist shares tips for setting boundaries and protecting your career.
Microsoft Says New AI Shows Signs of Human Reasoning
The New York Times - 16 May 2023 11:00
A provocative paper from researchers at Microsoft claims A.I. technology shows the ability to understand the way people do. Critics say those scientists are kidding themselves.
G7 Nations Must Do More to Stop North Korea Crypto Hacks, Japan Suggests
Crypto News - 16 May 2023 03:00
Not enough is being done to stop North Korea hacking crypto, Japanese government leaders have hinted at the latest G7 central bank governors and finance ministers' summit. Per Nikkei, an unnamed "high-ranking official" f...
Bitcoin Has a Problem in the US Says Prominent Hedge Fund Manager Paul Tudor Jones
Crypto News - 16 May 2023 02:34
American billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones said bitcoin has a "real problem" due to unfriendly regulation in the US, in a recent interview with CNBC. "Bitcoin has a real problem because in the United States...
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs buys $1.4M Lakeview home
Chicago Tribune - 16 May 2023 00:42
Frerichs, who remarried last year, bought the home with his wife
Amazon job listings hint at ChatGPT-like conversational AI for online store
Venture Beat - 16 May 2023 00:34
A pair of job listings suggest that Amazon is looking for engineers who could help create "an interactive conversational experience."
Movers & Shakers: Capital One's stock rallies, Home Depot shares dip, and other stocks on the move
Market Watch - 16 May 2023 19:35
Capital One Financial Corp.'s shares rose 6% after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. took a near $1 billion bet on the credit-card and banking group.
Origin Protocol Enters Competitive Ether Yield Market With OETH Offering
Coin Desk - 16 May 2023 18:00
OETH is a yield-bearing, ether-pegged token, offering an easy way to maximize yield from ETH staking using protocols such as Curve Finance.
EU Countries Officially Approve MiCA Crypto Regulation Rules - Here's What You Need to Know
Crypto News - 16 May 2023 15:02
On May 16, the European Union states gave the final nod to the world's first comprehensive set of rules to regulate crypto assets, known as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This decision is adding pressure...
Goldman Sachs Stock Is Undervalued At The Current Levels
Forbes - 16 May 2023 15:00
Goldman Sachs' stock (NYSE: GS) has lost approximately 7% YTD as compared to the 7% rise in the S&P500 index over the same period.
Samsung and Bank of Korea Partner for In-Depth Offline CBDC Payments Research
Crypto News - 16 May 2023 15:00
Samsung Electronics and the Bank of Korea have inked a partnership to research Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) technology that could facilitate offline transactions. On Monday, the two companies signed a memorandum ...
The World's Biggest Economies Cautiously Open Their Doors to More Foreign Workers
Wall Street Journal - 16 May 2023 14:47Banking: Private debt lender swoops in on Hudson Hotel redevelopment loan as commercial banks stall
Market Watch - 16 May 2023 14:37
Northwind Group steps in to fill need for senior debt in a project to build apartments inside the former Hudson Hotel on West 58th Street
: Ex-German chancellor's wife losing role after attending Russian embassy event
Market Watch - 16 May 2023 14:22
The wife of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has lost her role with a state-owned company after appearing with her husband at a party at the Russian embassy in Berlin, according to German press reports.
Home Depot Projects First Annual Sales Decline Since 2009
Wall Street Journal - 16 May 2023 14:19OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's congressional testimony comes at a critical AI moment
Venture Beat - 16 May 2023 14:15
Get your popcorn ready: At 10 am EST, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman makes will testify before a U.S. Senate panel. It comes at a critical moment.
A gondola to Dodger Stadium? 'Repulsive,' 'something doesn't add up,' readers say
L.A. Times - 16 May 2023 14:00
Several hundred people weighed in on a potential new way to reach Dodgers games. Readers' opinions were mixed.