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Australia to introduce ‘news tax’ on tech companies

Move is designed to close loophole after Meta walked away from existing deal to use media content

Financial Times - 6d

Exploring High Growth Tech Stocks with Potential for Expansion

In recent weeks, global markets have shown a mixed performance, with major U.S. indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching record highs while the Russell 2000 Index experienced a ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news

The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.

BBC News - 6d

Lessons to learn from US big tech performance

Any notion that the Magnificent Seven had unstoppable momentum received a reality check earlier this year

Financial Times - 6d

Belichick to North Carolina?! What does this mean for college football?

What will be some of Belichick's biggest challenges at UNC?

ESPN - 6d

New York Times and Tech Guild Reach Deal

The union, which represents some 600 tech workers at the publication, had been negotiating for a contract for more than two years. It will vote on ratifying the deal next week.

The New York Times - 6d

Donald Trump’s Future Plans Were Laid Out By Big Tech

Under the influence of a coterie of tech boosters, it’s full speed ahead.

The New York Times - 6d

Quantum-computing stocks are soaring as investors place bets on ‘the next big thing’ in tech

A trio of quantum-computing stocks have seen huge gains over the past few months, bolstered by a wave of hype from retail investors looking to cash in on what could be the next big thing in tech.

MarketWatch - 6d

We're booking big profits in a tech stock popping on news that seems too theoretical

It's unclear what business case and monetization strategy can come from this development.

CNBC - Dec. 10

The Best Ad, Tech Product, Design, and Comeback of the Year

An admittedly incomplete and selective look at the best of 2024, from the writers and editors of ‘Fast Company’ and ‘Inc.’

Inc. - Dec. 9

Taking on the Tyranny of the Tech Bros

Coalitions between feminist movements, minorities, and labor activists will help keep the Silicon Valley moguls in check.

Wired - Dec. 9

Soto does the unimaginable by leaving Yankees for Mets

The Yankees have operated as a big-spending behemoth for decades. After losing Juan Soto to the crosstown Mets, they aren't even the top dogs in their own city.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

As the Formula 1 Season Comes to an End, So Does Ferrari’s Formidable Duo

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz clicked quickly as teammates, but the fan-favorite driver pairing will part ways after the 2024 season finale.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

The aging U.S. power grid is slowing Big Tech’s data centers and AI’s future

The Trump administration and state policymakers should ease regulations on utilities.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Playing in 55% of Miami's games, does Messi deserve MLS MVP?

In the NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL, no one has won the MVP while playing in less than 70% of their team's games, so why does Lionel Messi deserve MLS' honor?

ESPN - Dec. 7

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Rubrik , Vodafone U.K.’s merger with Three and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

What does the middle want? Effective leadership and results.

No Labels has identified 10 core beliefs that enjoy widespread support among the middle of the electorate, including strong borders, equality of opportunity, equality under the law and affordable ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Big Crypto | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Rarely in American politics has a new industry spent so much money, with such apparent impact, as the cryptocurrency business did in the last election. This Sunday, Margaret Brennan reports on the ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Dismissal of Trump’s criminal cases does not prevent future prosecutions in 2029

Both cases involve dismissals “without prejudice,” an important legal distinction.

The Hill - Dec. 5

Where does the Syrian Civil War go from here?

Even the brightest experts, with the most well-connected contacts, didn’t see such a decisive military maneuver coming nearly 14 years into the Syrian Civil War.

The Hill - Dec. 5

Does Linda McMahon need to be an educator to lead the Department of Education?

President-elect Donald Trump's education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, is under a microscope for her lack of experience in schools.

ABC News - Dec. 5

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.

Inc. - Dec. 5

How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?

Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.

BBC News - Dec. 5

AI play Pure Storage soars 24% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company

Pure Storage shares rallied 24% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Does the UFC even care if Conor McGregor fights again?

Dana White said "late 2025" for Conor McGregor's return before his sexual assault verdict. Has that changed? And really, does it even matter?

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

New PS5 Update Out Now, Here's What It Does

The latest PlayStation 5 firmware update has landed, and while it doesn't have any massive new features or improvements, the update has some notable and useful inclusions.. First off, the update ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

What does the EU’s rightward shift mean for green policy?

Plus, carbon removal business Heirloom announces $150mn fundraising in boost to nascent sector

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Does Shohei Ohtani still owe his manager Dave Roberts a new Porsche?

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joked that Shohei Ohtani may still owe him a new Porsche, which the Japanese superstar seemed to hint at early in 2024 season

ABC News - Dec. 4

China’s ties with Saudi Arabia buoyed by green tech

Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administration

Financial Times - Dec. 4

FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent

Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent

ABC News - Dec. 3

Biden does complete reversal with pardon for son

President Biden’s decision to give his son a full and unconditional pardon represented a stunning reversal for the outgoing commander in chief, who previously had insisted he would do no such thing ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Emergence’s AI orchestrator launches to do what big tech offerings can’t: play well with others

It aims to sit above the fray and work well with any application and vendor that the enterprise uses, uniting them all with its orchestrator.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now

According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

What does it actually mean when we talk about the American ‘working class’? | Rebecca Solnit

Everyone I asked gave a different definition – and when a concept is so nebulous, it becomes a political cudgel. In the aftermath of the election, the working class was constantly invoked and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

What does the recent surge in Jewish-themed films mean for awards season?

Films such as 'Schindler's List' and 'Gentleman's Agreement' have won top Oscar gold. But how will the range of Jewish-centric films fare this awards season?

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3