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Laid Off From Big Tech? Here Come the Rebounder Founders
They were pushed out of cushy jobs at Google, Twitter, and Meta. Now they’re building startups and embracing the risk of entrepreneurship.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
24-year-old was laid off from her 6-figure tech job—now she shucks oysters for parties: 'I do feel very happy'
Hannah Chea started a part-time job shucking oysters for parties to break up the routine of her day job in tech.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Big Tech Sees AI Bets Starting to Pay Off
Microsoft, Google and Amazon all reported strong quarterly growth in cloud revenue but warned of increased capital spending.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
What Big Tech CEOs want from a second Trump presidency
Leaders of Silicon Valley’s giants hope for a more permissive attitude on deals, antitrust and AI in the next administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Big Tech’s shift on Trump
Outrage over his 2016 election victory has given way to wariness but also anticipation of opportunitiesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Trump and Big Tech
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Big Tech will face continued scrutiny under Trump Lina Khan’s controversial tenure as Federal Trade ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Gaetz vs. Big Tech
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Matt Gaetz and his battle with Big Tech President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate former Rep. Matt ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Nearly 700 Boeing Workers Laid Off in Missouri
So far, Boeing has issued 60-day notices to at least 3,100 workers across the country.Business - Inc. - 18 hours ago -
Nasdaq hits record high as tech stocks rebound from summer sell-off
Sharp turnaround from 15% slide as investors make ‘heads I win, tails you lose’ betBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
From nuclear to quantum computing, how Big Tech intends to power AI's insatiable thirst for energy
A huge upswing in the number of data centers shows no signs of slowing down, prompting Big Tech to consider how best to power the AI revolution.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Big Tech Carries the Entire Stock Market — and Nvidia Fuels Big Tech
The Magnificent Seven have doubled the returns of the S&P 500 in 2024, but much of the outperformance can be chalked up to chip giant Nvidia.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Big Tech makes amends with Trump
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Big Tech reaches out to Trump ahead of Election Day The leaders of major technology companies are making ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Georgia election official appeals to Musk over foreign disinformation on X
Brad Raffensperger says viral post alleging repeat voting in US state is likely from ‘Russian troll farms’World - Financial Times - November 1 -
Low-volatility ETFs lose favour as investors jump to buffered peers
Despite poor returns in recent years, analysts say people could be missing out on their long-term investment potentialWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
After a stinging election defeat, the Democrats' next big race kicks off: From the Politics Desk
As Democrats dissect what went wrong in the election, the are beginning the process of choosing their next national party committee chair.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Big Tech CEOs send well wishes to Trump
Tech world reactions came from leaders including Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Big Tech Wants You Back in the Office
What’s really behind these return-to-office mandates?Tech - Wired - November 7 -
What Donald Trump's Win Will Mean for Big Tech
Donald Trump's approach to Big Tech has oscillated between calls for stricter regulations for some players and a hands-off approach for others. Here's how he might steer tech policy in a second term.Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Big Tech Employees Quiet After Trump Is Elected
Eight years ago, workers loudly protested White House policies. This time around, the companies are trying to keep a lid on activism.Tech - The New York Times - November 9 -
How Trump is using a new 'big lie' to undermine the 2024 election results
Former President Donald Trump and his Republican supporters are mobilizing around a new “big lie”: the false claim that a flood of noncitizens votes could swing the 2024 election.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
What we learned: We answered the big questions
Can the 49ers make a run? Can Jameis Winston save the Browns? Reporters react to all the action.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Tech stock sell-off wipes out Wall Street’s October gains
Disappointing earnings from Microsoft help put US equities on track for biggest one-day drop since early SeptemberWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Europe’s Big Tech Hawks Brace for a Post-Biden Future
European ambitions to rein in the US tech giants depend on the outcome of the election—and the fate of antitrust firebrand Lina Khan.Tech - Wired - October 30 -
Wall Street frets over Big Tech’s $200bn AI spending splurge
The four biggest US internet groups this week showed glimpses of benefits but warned of increased spendingBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
What a second Trump presidency means for big US tech firms
Instant boom enjoyed by some sectors belies complex decisions to be made on AI, monopolies and social media. When the US election result pushed shares in the artificial intelligence chip giant ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
European Google rivals partner on search engine infrastructure to counter Big Tech
Ecosia and Qwant are partnering to build a European search index and reduce their dependence on U.S. Big Tech firms.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
Big Tech scrutiny will continue under Trump, even without Lina Khan
Lina Khan’s controversial tenure as Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair seems at an end with President-elect Trump’s win last week, removing a massive “thorn” in the side of large tech firms that ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Trump’s potential antitrust enforcers may keep Big Tech in their sights
Contenders for prime slots include a top aide to JD Vance and several former Department of Justice lawyersBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Inside Big Tech's Bid to Sink the Online Kid Safety Bill
Tech giants and their allies are leaning on culture-war issues to splinter bipartisan support for the bill.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
Offshore oil is back. At what cost?
Years after one of the worst spills in history, companies in search of new discoveries are drilling even deeper into the seabedBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Government could force pension funds to invest more in UK assets
Further measures may be taken if ‘megafund’ reforms fail to boost domestic investment, says pensions ministerBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Trump picks Big Tech critic to head communications regulator FCC
Brendan Carr has suggested curbing legal protections for online publishersWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
How Trump’s Pick for FCC Chair Could Disrupt Big Tech
Brendan Carr, a co-author of the contentious Project 2025 political manifesto, has accused major social media platforms of operating a ‘censorship cartel.’Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Matt Gaetz could launch Big Tech crackdown at DOJ
President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general signals a rough road ahead for major technology firms during his second administration. Gaetz had ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Antitrust Enforcers Prepare Final Blitz Against Big Tech
The Biden administration’s top antitrust officials plan to take more shots at the tech industry before leaving office, in a race to cap four years of aggressive enforcement.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Inside Big Tech's Bid to Sink the Online Kid Safety Bill
Tech giants and their allies are leaning on culture-war issues to splinter bipartisan support for the bill.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
Big Tech stocks rally, as tech now drives S&P 500 more than on Election Day 2016
Big Tech stocks rallied Tuesday as Americans cast their vote for the next U.S. president, fueling the S&P 500’s sharp gain.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Peter Laviolette's Big Gamble Pays Off In Rangers' Win Over Islanders
The Rangers made major changes to their line combinations, which led to a decisive 5-2 victory against the Islanders.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3
