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China's Nickel Plants in Indonesia Created Needed Jobs, Plus Pollution
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2023 06:19
An influx of Chinese investment into nickel-processing on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is sowing pollution while generating economic opportunity.
Texas electricity prices soar 6,000% as a fresh heat wave is expected to shatter records
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2023 17:08
Spot electricity prices jumped to $4,750 per megawatt-hour on Thursday afternoon from the average of $75 on Wednesday afternoon.
Netflix's DVD service is going out with a bang and mailing customers one last mystery shipment of 10 movies
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2023 17:41
Netflix's DVD-by-mail customers have until August 29 to sign up to receive up to 10 mystery discs from their viewing queue.
Designing Generative AI to Work for People with Disabilities
Harvard Business Review - 18 Aug 2023 14:05
While trust is taking top billing in many discussions about generative AI’s design and uses, it’s also important to bring inclusivity and accessibility into the thick of things early on. That means ensuring that indi...
Progressive insurance sued for offering $25K grants only to black-owned businesses
New York Post - 18 Aug 2023 19:54
Progressive insurance is being sued for "patently unlawful" racism for awarding black-owned businesses $25,000 and banning white, Asian, Hispanic and owners of other backgrounds from applying.
Book Review: Michael Reid's 'Spain'
Forbes - 18 Aug 2023 20:00
A volatile country of contrasts.
Musk Ends Block Feature On X In Latest Twitter Change-Up
Forbes - 18 Aug 2023 19:37
X owner Elon Musk said users will still be able to mute other accounts, but said blocking "makes no sense."
Rudy Giuliani complained about being prosecuted with the RICO laws that he pioneered to use against mobsters
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2023 13:48Why is RFK Jr.'s voice raspy? He has a neurological disorder called spasmodic dysphonia
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2023 02:03
RFK Jr.'s raspy voice is due to spasmodic dysphonia. The neurological disorder produces muscle spasms in the voice box. Its cause is unknown.
5 ChatGPT Prompts To Increase Your Business IQ
Forbes - 18 Aug 2023 14:00
Develop your business IQ and become a smarter entrepreneur with these five simple ChatGPT prompts. Set yourself up for roaring, effortless success in business.
America's Fight Over Tipping at Restaurants Comes to Its Biggest Battleground Yet
Wall Street Journal - 18 Aug 2023 14:00Why a Zara Bet Big on the Maxi Dress This Summer
Wall Street Journal - 18 Aug 2023 06:00China Evergrande, the world's most heavily indebted property developer, just filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection
Business Insider - 18 Aug 2023 04:12
Evergrande's filing came amid fears of widening economic woes in China as the country's real-estate crisis spreads.
Shiba Inu is Going to Zero as SHIB Price Falls 15% After Shibarium Launch and Sonik Coin Surges Past $100,000
Crypto News - 18 Aug 2023 13:22
The highly-anticipated launch of Shibarium has been big news this week, after a huge influx of transactions overwhelmed the new main-net bridge on Wednesday - igniting a -28% tumble in SHIB price....
Washington, DC is most overworked city in US, study finds. See where your city lies.
USA Today - 18 Aug 2023 02:48
Of the 50 largest cities in the U.S., Washington, D.C. ranked highest for most overworked city, followed by Denver, Colorado and Austin, Texas.
Judge Grants SEC's Request to Seek Interlocutory Appeal in Ripple Case Over XRP
Bitcoin.com - 18 Aug 2023 02:30
District Judge Analisa Torres has granted the request by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking to file an interlocutory appeal in the Ripple case over XRP. Judge Torres’ approval came one day after ...
Wildfires Could Damage $11 Billion Worth Of Properties In Coming Decades, Study Finds
Forbes - 18 Aug 2023 01:46
Here's how climate change can put more properties at risk of wildfire exposure in the next decade or so.
WHO reveals 80% of the world unknowingly use traditional medicines
IBTimes - 18 Aug 2023 19:51
More than 40 per cent of pharmaceutical products have been made from herbal plants, with health professionals declaring cost-effectiveness as one of the major benefits of using herbal medicines.
SpaceX Reports $373 Million Bitcoin Write-Down in Financial Documents
Crypto News - 18 Aug 2023 19:11
Elon Musk's SpaceX is among many alleged culprits behind a seismic crypto market crash on Thursday, which has triggered over $1 billion in liquidations over the past 24 hours. Here's the latest. Bitcoin (BTC)'s sudden co...
Why 'white noise' podcasts are costing Spotify $38M per year in profits
New York Post - 18 Aug 2023 18:11
"White noise" podcasts feature calm and relaxing sounds such as falling rain, crashing waves or just plain static.
Evergrande files for bankruptcy in US, fueling worries about China property crisis
New York Post - 18 Aug 2023 18:10
The Chinese developer has sought protection under Chapter 15 of the US bankruptcy code, which shields non-US companies that are undergoing restructurings from creditors that hope to sue them or tie up assets in the US.
: Molson Coors sheds no tears as Tilray buys its remaining 58% stake in THC drink company Truss Beverage
Market Watch - 18 Aug 2023 17:44
Molson Coors pulls back from cannabis drinks to focus on other growth opportunities, as Tilray buys its stake in Truss Beverage