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Belgium's sex workers get maternity leave and pensions under world-first law
BBC - 1 Dec 2024 03:10
They will be entitled to official employment contracts, health insurance and sick days.
Meta plans to build $10B globe-spanning undersea internet cable: report
New York Post - 1 Dec 2024 05:42
Meta is expected to annoounce its plan to lay over 25,000 miles of fiber optic cables under the sea, which could cost more than $10 billion next year.
MSNBC faces uncertain future amid Comcast sale and Trump election win
The Guardian - 1 Dec 2024 14:00
Comcast is spinning off the cable news network and Elon Musk has joked about buying it - what does the future hold? For years, the cable news channel MSNBC has been a reliable liberal voice in the US media landscape, but...
With bird flu cases on the rise, staff at California lab say they are overworked and burned out
L.A. Times - 1 Dec 2024 13:00
Understaffing, workers say, has increased the potential for delays or mistakes, with potential consequences for the state's farms.
UK business confidence at lowest level since pandemic after tax-raising budget
The Guardian - 1 Dec 2024 12:47
Institute of Directors says hit to private sector will undermine growth and public finances The UK government has been accused of undermining the foundations of the economy with its autumn budget, after business confiden...
SEC Expected to Drop Ripple-XRP Lawsuit: Ex-Regulator Foresees Crypto-Friendly Shift
Bitcoin.com - 1 Dec 2024 04:30
Former CFTC Chair boldly predicts the SEC will drop its Ripple lawsuit, heralding a regulatory shift that could ignite a major rally for XRP. Former CFTC Chair Bets SEC Will Drop Ripple-XRP Lawsuit Under Incoming Crypto-...
She Signed a Living Will. Her Sister Didn't Honor It.
Wall Street Journal - 1 Dec 2024 04:00
A court ruling bolsters a key estate-planning move--and shows where it can fall short.
Elon Musk asks court to stop OpenAI from dropping nonprofit status
Business Insider - 1 Dec 2024 03:43
In a Friday court filing, Elon Musk asked the court issue an injunction to prevent OpenAI from completing its transition to a for-profit entity.
Here's the state of the last uncalled House race and why it's important
Business Insider - 1 Dec 2024 23:46Bitcoin price move toward $100K0 opens doors for SHIB, FIL, MNT, AAVE
Coin Telegraph - 1 Dec 2024 23:35
Bitcoin's strength has pulled several altcoins higher, with SHIB, FIL, MNT, and AAVE showing promise in the near term.
Bitcoin price move toward $100K0 opens doors for SHIB, FIL, MNT, AAVE
Coin Telegraph - 1 Dec 2024 23:35
Bitcoin's strength has pulled several altcoins higher, with SHIB, FIL, MNT, and AAVE showing promise in the near term.
Apple's new iOS 18 update on the Photos app has some users complaining. Here's how to fix it.
Business Insider - 1 Dec 2024 23:14
Apple released its latest software update, iOS 18, in September. However, some users have complained about the redesigned Photos app.
Bitcoin's High Price Tag: Is It Alienating Retail Investors?
Bitcoin.com - 1 Dec 2024 23:10
Bitcoin’s astronomical price rise shows the coin is now coasting along at $97,227 per coin on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at 11:57 a.m. With a $100,000 milestone in sight, it’s been sparking questions about its appeal—or...
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid automaker's ongoing struggles
Market Watch - 1 Dec 2024 22:47The end of AI scaling may not be nigh: Here's what's next
Venture Beat - 1 Dec 2024 22:15
Here's why the AI field is poised for continued breakthroughs through new methodologies and creative engineering.
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC's Price Trends Show Consolidation at Key Levels
Bitcoin.com - 1 Dec 2024 22:01
Bitcoin’s price on December 1, 2024, hovers around $97,124, reflecting a consolidation phase as the cryptocurrency market evaluates its next directional move. Bitcoin The 1-hour chart reveals bitcoin (BTC) recently reb...
TikTok is facing accusations of election interference after a surprise win by a far-right candidate in Romania
Business Insider - 1 Dec 2024 21:38
TikTok is facing scrutiny over election interference after a little known far-right populist in Romania won the first round of a presidential election.
The Dyson Airwrap is $100 off for Cyber Monday, and it's your last chance to save this year
Business Insider - 1 Dec 2024 21:31Another safety researcher quits OpenAI, citing the dissolution of 'AGI Readiness' team
Business Insider - 1 Dec 2024 21:27Trump taps Tiffany Trump's father-in-law as his advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs
Business Insider - 1 Dec 2024 21:20
President-elect Trump's selection of Massad Boulos as an advisor is a signal that he'll seek his own diplomatic imprint in the Middle East.
The Death of Meta's Libra: A 100% 'Political Kill'
Bitcoin.com - 1 Dec 2024 21:05
David Marcus, former head of Libra at Meta, described how the project ended at the hands of personalities in the high echelons of political power. He remarked that this happened even after satisfying the demands of lawma...