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Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?
BBC - 27 Aug 2024 02:55
The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans.
Lowe's becomes latest company to back away from diversity plans
Market Watch - 27 Aug 2024 02:06Lowe's becomes latest company to end DEI policies amid growing backlash
New York Post - 27 Aug 2024 00:58
The company will not be sponsoring or participating in community events such as parades, festivals, or fairs and might also make additional changes to the policies over time, according to a memo.
New Zealand to Put OECD Crypto Tax Framework in Place by April 2026
Coin Desk - 27 Aug 2024 16:32
New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers will have to collect information on users' transactions starting April 1, 2026.
Ex-Levi's exec says 'woke' Harley-Davidson CEO failed 'Business 101' by allowing 'elitist jerks' to rule
New York Post - 27 Aug 2024 16:29
"Elitist jerks and hypocrites" at Harley-Davidson, and other brands such as Bud Light, are responsible for the woke-inflicted meltdown marquee American companies have suffered in recent years, Jennifer Sey said.
Centralized Exchanges See $26B in Bitcoin and Ethereum Outflows Since January
Bitcoin.com - 27 Aug 2024 16:05
Over the past seven months, data from cryptoquant.com reveals a staggering $26 billion worth of bitcoin and ethereum has been pulled from centralized crypto exchanges. During the same period, trading platforms have seen ...
GOP senators demand answers after grim revision says US added 818K fewer jobs: 'Betrayal of trust'
New York Post - 27 Aug 2024 15:43
A group of Republican senators, led by Sen. Roger Marshall, is demanding answers into how President Biden's Department of Labor severely overestimated the number of new jobs created over the past year.
Maybe the U.S. economy isn't going in the toilet. Deutsche Bank says short the 10-year Treasury.
Market Watch - 27 Aug 2024 14:53Oil prices edge lower but supply concerns over Libya, Middle East still linger
Market Watch - 27 Aug 2024 14:51New York Auto Repair Shop Owner Sentenced to 20 Months for Tax Fraud Conspiracy
Small Business Trends - 27 Aug 2024 03:12
A New York auto repair shop owner was sentenced to 20 months in prison for failing to pay $1 million in taxes.
Russia Seeks Clarification From France on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's Arrest
Bitcoin.com - 27 Aug 2024 01:30
The Russian Foreign Ministry has disclosed that its embassy in France has sought clarification on the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. The embassy stated that it aims to protect his rights, but France has been unco...
9 Bitcoin Mining Companies Suspend Activities After Power Fee Hikes in Paraguay
Bitcoin.com - 27 Aug 2024 00:30
Nine Bitcoin mining companies have suspended their operations after the power fee hikes affecting high-consumption customers in Paraguay. According to data provided by the National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE)...
CrowdStrike adds new safeguards for Nvidia's AI resources
Market Watch - 27 Aug 2024 23:58
CrowdStrike is teaming with Nvidia to provide additional safeguards for the chipmaker's artificial-intelligence workflows and resources.
Sales drop for Calvin Klein's parent PVH amid 'challenging' environment in Asia
Market Watch - 27 Aug 2024 23:48U.S. stock market's breadth has strengthened significantly, these charts show
Market Watch - 27 Aug 2024 23:47The unofficial Nvidia earnings watch party at an NYC bar is the latest sign the AI hype isn't going anywhere
Business Insider - 27 Aug 2024 23:43
Just when you think the buzz around Nvidia's earnings has reached a fever pitch, there's an unofficial watch party for the earnings results at a bar.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are finally doing a sit-down interview
Business Insider - 27 Aug 2024 23:40Shake Shack to close 9 underperforming locations
Market Watch - 27 Aug 2024 23:37
Shake Shack said it was closing nine company-owned restaurants in California, Texas and Ohio that were underperforming and, in some cases, cannibalizing sales from other locations.
E.l.f. Beauty's board approves $500 million buyback program
Market Watch - 27 Aug 2024 23:35
The board of e.l.f. Beauty has authorized a new $500 million share-repurchase program.