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'Google has no scruples.' Employees protest Google Cloud conference over Israel military contract
L.A. Times - 30 Aug 2023 04:19
Google workers and community activists protested Tuesday, demanding that Google and Amazon cancel Project Nimbus, a $1.2-billion contract with the Israeli government and military.
U.S. Natural Gas Production Sets New Record High
Forbes - 30 Aug 2023 12:00
Explore the key insights from the 2023 Statistical Review of World Energy in this article, focusing on the dynamics of natural gas production, consumption, and reserves.
FC Barcelona Prodigy Ansu Fati Agrees To Join Surprise Premier League Club: Reports
Forbes - 30 Aug 2023 23:10
FC Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is now set to join a surprise Premier League outfit according to multiple reports.
Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' to release in Japan on 1 September
livemint.com - 30 Aug 2023 08:01
When released in India this January, it had made over Rs. 543 crore in domestic box office collections, emerging as the highest grossing original Hindi film till date.
Elon Musk's 'secret house' project spurs fed probe of Tesla
New York Post - 30 Aug 2023 22:45
Tesla board members had investigated whether company resources were misused on the effort, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Impact Investors Will Focus More On Emerging Markets
Forbes - 30 Aug 2023 22:37
Impact investors plan to step up their capital allocation to emerging markets and meeting the basic needs of communities in those regions over the next five years.
South Korean parliament rejects motion to expel lawmaker over crypto scandal
Coin Telegraph - 30 Aug 2023 12:22
South Korean lawmaker and Wemix investor Kim Nam-kuk will stay in the parliament after a 3-3 vote in the expulsion motion.
Macy's to Sell Gap Sleepwear and Intimates; Academy Adds L.L.Bean Merchandise
Retail Touch Points - 30 Aug 2023 21:44
In a first-ever partnership between two retail icons, Macy's will carry an exclusive collection of sleepwear, underwear and intimates for men and women from Gap. The assortment, which will feature exclusive designs and c...
Ukraine's Gonzo, Camera-Happy Tank Crew Is Fighting At Night, Too--And That's A Big Deal
Forbes - 30 Aug 2023 23:07
As the 46-ton T-72M1R tanks began arriving in Ukraine, planners assigned some of them to the new 3rd Assault Brigade. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Majority of Americans support labor unions, new poll finds. See what else the data shows.
USA Today - 30 Aug 2023 03:40
88% percent of people younger than 30 say they support labor unions, according to recent poll. Here's what else the data shows.
Dunzo pushes pending June, July salary payments to October
livemint.com - 30 Aug 2023 21:47
August salaries will be paid as usual in Sept. But employees have been told that July salaries will be paid in Oct
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Business Insider - 30 Aug 2023 21:24New Biden Overtime Rule Would Extend Pay Protections To Millions Of Workers
The Huffington Post - 30 Aug 2023 21:05
Reviving an Obama-era proposal, the White House wants more employees to earn time-and-a-half pay when they work long hours.
Ethereum Handled Friend.tech Frenzy Without 'Gas Fee' Spike. Why That's a Big Deal
Coin Desk - 30 Aug 2023 17:00
Friend.tech, Crypto's latest fad, didn't drive up congestion and fees on Ethereum the way frenzies have in the past - possibly a sign that the blockchain's efforts to scale by fostering supplemental "layer-2" networks, l...
Housing is so unattractive that investor purchases have plummeted 45%
Business Insider - 30 Aug 2023 16:41Florida bank finds a new credit union buyer
American Banker - 30 Aug 2023 16:38
Innovations Financial Credit Union is purchasing First National Bank Northwest Florida, taking the place of Harvesters Credit Union, which terminated its 2022 deal to acquire the bank.
Prosecutors Challenge FTX Founder's Legal Advice Defense Ahead of Fraud Trial
Bitcoin.com - 30 Aug 2023 16:30
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team claimed last week that the FTX founder received assurances from lawyers his actions were lawful. However, federal prosecutors are now contesting the validity of Bankman-Fried’s defense ...
How Are Retailers Driving Shopper Retention and Loyalty?
Retail Touch Points - 30 Aug 2023 16:29
Nearly two-thirds of consumers (65%) say they "love" fewer than three brands, according to a U.S.-based survey conducted by Dynata. Moreover, nine in 10 proclaim they do not love nor are loyal to a single brand. With cus...
At the US Open, IBM serves up AI-generated tennis commentary and draw analysis
Venture Beat - 30 Aug 2023 16:16
IBM hopes it serves up a generative AI ace at the US Open Tennis Championships, with AI-generated, stat-driven highlights across all matches.
Mark Thompson: CNN appoints former BBC director general as chief executive
BBC - 30 Aug 2023 15:53
The British executive must rebuild the US news network after a series of crises and falling ratings.
Mark Thompson Named CNN Chief Executive And Chairman
Forbes - 30 Aug 2023 15:20
Thompson said he "couldn't be more excited about the chance to join CNN after years of watching it and competing against it with a mixture of admiration and envy."