Disabled Americans rely on rideshare apps but say they still face discrimination

EU leaders vow to make bloc more competitive in face of Trump threat

Budapest meeting finds consensus on need to raise growth and productivity as ‘America first’ protectionism looms. EU leaders meeting in Budapest have signed a declaration aimed at boosting the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Would the Fed ever rely on AI to decide interest rate moves? The risks are high.

Challenges of artificial intelligence directing U.S. central-bank decisions are substantial.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Fantasy Football Week 11 Lineup Decisions: Jayden Daniels will be heavily relied upon to thwart Eagles defense

Dig into the players who might be tough start/sit calls in your lineup based on game film notes, stats, more

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Oxford relying on ‘Deliveroo-style’ contracts with most tutorials not taught by full-time staff

Leading university accused of relying on young academics employed on gig-economy terms. Oxford University has been accused of relying on academics on “Deliveroo-style” and precarious fixed-term ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Florida alleges FEMA officials conspired to discriminate against Trump supporters after hurricane

Florida sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) director and an employee who was fired for telling a survivor assistance team after Hurricane Milton not to visit homes displaying signs ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Former Suns employee sues team for discrimination, harassment and retaliation; seeks $60M in damages

The team has called her allegations 'misleading' and 'egregious'

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team

A former Phoenix Suns employee is suing the team, alleging racial discrimination and unlawful retaliation that led to her termination

Sports - ABC News - November 14

Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work lands modelling job

Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.

Supreme Court sends case testing limits of death penalty for intellectually disabled back to lower court

The Supreme Court vacated a federal appeals court’s decision blocking a death row inmate’s execution because he says he’s intellectually disabled, ordering the lower court to issue a clearer ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson leads effort to improve air travel for disabled passengers

The new taskforce will work to make flying accessible for all "from booking to baggage claim".

Why people with disabilities in Nairobi are looking beyond public transport to navigate busy city

More than 2% of Kenya's population lives with a disability, and it often affects mobility

World - ABC News - November 8

'A disabled South Park character from 24 years ago is getting me harassed today'

I have felt the shadow of Timmy since childhood - but never imagined the name would be hurled at me by strangers in my 30s.

Donald Trump's Ground Game in Michigan Is Mostly Glitchy Apps and Vibes

"It’s what happens when you let a bunch of grifters take over,” a Trumpworld source said. Still, the polls remain even.

Tech - Wired - October 30

Nintendo Music App Provides The Soundtrack For The Wait For Switch 2

Following the unexpected announcement of new hardware in Alarmo last month, Nintendo has once again surprised us with an out-of-left-field announcement. This time, it’s Nintendo Music, a new music ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Apple to buy Pixelmator, the iPhone image editing app with AI features

Pixelmator said there "will be no material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time."

Business - CNBC - November 1

How your favorite social media apps are preparing for election conspiracies

Social media companies are under intense pressure to squash the spread of disinformation on their platforms during the 2024 elections

Business - CNBC - November 5

Canada orders TikTok's Canadian business to be dissolved but won't block app

The Canadian government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media app but said it won’t block access

Tech - ABC News - November 6

Canada Orders TikTok’s Business to Close, But Won’t Block App

Following other countries’ lead, including the United States, the government cracks down on the video-sharing app over national security concerns.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Canada shuts down TikTok's Canadian offices, but allows app to remain

Canada previously banned TikTok from government-issued mobile devices. TikTok has offices in Toronto and Vancouver.

Weaning mobile game players off in-app purchases with effective D2C marketing

Why web shops are the future of mobile game monetization, and how to overcome their complexity and launch successfully.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 8

Cash App settlement: Deadline to submit claim for up to $2,500 nears

You may be eligible for up to $2,500 — but only if you submit a claim on time.

Politics - The Hill - November 10

When Did Apple's Notes App Become an Extension of Our Brains?

The simple iPhone app is a receptacle for nearly everything: passwords, grocery lists, baby-name brainstorms, the occasional ‘Vanderpump’ brain dump.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 12

Snowflake’s ‘data agents’ leverage enterprise apps so you don’t have to

The platform for data agents enables teams to easily and safely advance their businesses with data-driven insights they can act on to deliver measurable impact.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 12

Cash App settlement: How to file a claim before Monday's deadline

A proposed $15 million settlement is awaiting court approval.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Defendant takes stand in trial over Cash App founder's murder

Nina Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee, claimed in testimony Monday that he acted in self-defense. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has the ...

Elon Musk’s DOGE May Create a Free Tax Filing App

Weeks before it becomes official under the Trump presidency, DOGE is reportedly already planning to offer the public a free tax filing app to offset the potential effects of its promised massive ...

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

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