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Verizon becomes latest company to face probe by FCC boss over DEI policies
New York Post - 28 Feb 2025 02:48
Verizon is awaiting FCC approval for its $9.6 billion purchase of Frontier Communications.
Faisal Islam: US-UK deal is about avoiding tariffs, not trade
BBC - 28 Feb 2025 14:24
A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain.
Mark Zuckerberg axes 'roughly 20' Meta employees who leaked company info to media
New York Post - 28 Feb 2025 01:02
The firings come weeks after a frustrated Zuckerberg complained about leaks.
I've traveled to Las Vegas dozens of times over 25 years. Here are 5 things I love to do when I'm in town by myself.
Business Insider - 28 Feb 2025 22:18As tariffs loom, this is what Mexico is doing to placate Trump
L.A. Times - 28 Feb 2025 21:38
President Trump says he'll impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Tuesday. Mexico is working hard to persuade Trump to hold off on the threat.
There's a streaming alliance that beats Netflix on one key metric
Business Insider - 28 Feb 2025 21:35U.S. trade deficit in goods balloons to record high as businesses race to avoid tariffs
Market Watch - 28 Feb 2025 16:38Denmark's biggest retail group is adding 'European' labels to products, as locals sour on buying American goods
Business Insider - 28 Feb 2025 16:30
A spokesperson told BI that buyers had asked for greater clarity, but weren't rejecting US goods. It comes amid tensions over Trump's statements.
This fund manager sees tailwinds for banks despite unexpectedly slow start to the year
Market Watch - 28 Feb 2025 16:04Bitcoin Shakeout: $106M Liquidated in Minutes as Price Dips to $81K
Bitcoin.com - 28 Feb 2025 03:56
Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sharp plunge on Feb. 27, 2025, at 8:35 p.m. Eastern Time, dropping from around $84,000 to the $81,084 range in a matter of minutes on Bitstamp. The sudden move startled traders and triggered a wave of...
Mint Explainer: Warren Buffett's record cash reserve and his unique Japan strategy
livemint.com - 28 Feb 2025 02:30
Buffett's latest shareholder letter reveals a significant increase in Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves and a strategic pivot towards Japanese investments. We explore the reasons behind these moves and the lessons these...
A judge is ordering DOGE office-affiliated employees to testify under oath
Business Insider - 28 Feb 2025 00:28
US District Judge John Bates highlighted the DOGE office's "unclear" structure and authority as keys to the legal decision.
Jeff Bezos' Washington Post moves might please Trump — but they're costing him money
Business Insider - 28 Feb 2025 23:54
Jeff Bezos' moves seem like they are helping him win favor with Donald Trump. But they're going to cost his paper money, so why own it at all?
10 times athletes stole the show on the Oscars red carpet
Business Insider - 28 Feb 2025 23:53GPT-4.5 for enterprise: Do its accuracy and knowledge justify the cost?
Venture Beat - 28 Feb 2025 23:52
The price of GPT-4.5 is very steep. But it doesn't mean that it's a failure (or that it will always be so expensive).
More tech layoffs hit Bay Area as HP and Autodesk announce job cuts
L.A. Times - 28 Feb 2025 23:40
The companies announced the job cuts during the week they released their quarterly earnings.
Disney's 'Stitch' poised to become 2025's most popular toy as NYC Toy Fair ramps up: sources
New York Post - 28 Feb 2025 23:40
"Stitch is popping up all over the place in everything from collectible phone and gaming controller holders and slime," said Toy Book editor-in-chief James Zahn. "Expect to see Stitch and friends all over the Javits Cent...
What else can Canada and Mexico do to avoid Trump's tariffs? America's neighbors may slap new tariffs on China.
Market Watch - 28 Feb 2025 23:34Arizona Senate Approves Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill, Advances to House
Bitcoin.com - 28 Feb 2025 23:31
The Arizona Senate advanced a bill to create a state-managed reserve for seized bitcoin, passing SB 1373 by a 17-12 vote on Feb. 27 and sending it to the House for further consideration. Arizona Legislators Narrowly Pass...
XRP price to $18K? -- One crypto 'research' group says it's possible
Coin Telegraph - 28 Feb 2025 23:30
A group of analysts say various data points support an XRP rally to $18,000 per coin. Cointelegraph takes a closer look at the data.