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The Beginning of the End of Big Tech

From politicians to VC firms, everyone is falling out of love with the massive, money-oriented, global technology titans. In their place, we have the chance to build something open and trustworthy.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Garrett Wilson makes eye-popping TD catch, Jets beat Texans 21-13 to snap 5-game skid

Garrett Wilson made a dazzling one-handed 26-yard go-ahead touchdown catch early in the fourth quarter and the New York Jets snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 21-13

Sports - ABC News - November 1

From Elvis to Donna to Stevie: how hit-making legend Quincy Jones created superstars and changed pop history

Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davies, Frank Sinatra, Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Dionne Warwick … the powerhouse producer made magical music with everyone who was anyone. We pay tribute to the genius ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Music Review: State Champs’ self-titled album is enjoyable, quintessential, predictable pop-punk

New York pop-punk band State Champs’ self-titled album is one fans of the genre have heard before

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Funko Pop Holiday Deals - Save On Pokemon, Star Wars, Charlie Brown, And More

Dozens of Funko products are seeing big price cuts at Amazon as we enter the holiday shopping season. Holiday-themed Funko Pops are the main attraction, including this limited-time deal on the ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

K-pop star Joshua rose to fame in Seoul but forever reps L.A.: 'It's where my roots are'

The K-pop singer talks about his past life in L.A., making current memories with music and food in his hometown before the group makes a two-night stop in at BMO Stadium this weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

‘It’s shocking no-one’s done this before’: the 13-hour gig digging up the African roots of global pop

With a marathon performance and album, the wildly ambitious Chromesthesia charts centuries of intercontinental music. Its creator explains why she’s asking big questions about the true owners of ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is more than $2 billion richer after post-election stock pop

Coinbase's success in helping its candidates win their elections on Tuesday sent the company's stock price soaring, lifting CEO Brian Armstrong's net worth.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Moderna’s stock pops after biotech ekes out a surprise profit, and revenue beats by a wide margin

Moderna Inc.’s stock was higher but off its early highs Thursday, after the company’s third-quarter earnings showed an unexpected profit as well as revenue that beat estimates by a wide margin.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

MTV Europe awards: Rita Ora returns as Le Sserafim make UK debut

All you need to know about the performers and nominees as MTV's Europe Music Awards return to the UK.

Schrödinger’s stock pops as it enters collaboration pact with Novartis worth up to $2.5 billion

Schrödinger will receive $150 million upfront plus up to $2.3 billion in milestone and royalty payments.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Rocket Lab stock surges almost 30% to near all-time high after company's Q3 results

Rocket Lab jumped in trading after the company reported third-quarter results.

Business - CNBC - November 13

JuJu Watkins getting her own Funko Pop: USC star becomes first NCAA athlete to have collectible figure

Watkins describes seeing herself depicted as a collectible figure as 'surreal'

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Review: In 'The World According to Allee Willis,' a late pop genius makes her own spotlight

She composed unforgettable songs and altered the culture from within, even if the privately troubled songwriter was never destined for stardom herself.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15

Boybands Forever: this denim-packed history of 90s British pop is a magical piece of TV

Robbie Williams and co open up in this stellar deep dive into the world of male musical groups. It makes you so nostalgic it feels as if your nerves are gnawing at your flesh. I always secretly ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

NFL Week 11 props that pop: Will Goff rebound? Can Kelce keep thriving?

Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp explore the Week 11 slate and offer their favorite prop bets, including a pair of RB picks, a kicker prop (really) and more.

Sports - ESPN - November 16

K-pop agencies mostly struggled in third quarter — but 2025 may bring financial recovery

All of the "Big Four" companies, except JYP Entertainment, posted falls in profits for the third quarter of 2024.

Business - CNBC - November 18

Tesla stock pops after report Trump wants to relax U.S. self-driving rules

Elon Musk was a central figure in the business world pushing for Trump's return to the White House in the lead-up to this month's elections.

Business - CNBC - November 18

Pop-Tarts Bowl MVP will have choice of 3 edible mascots for winning team to consume, send to 'mouth heaven'

Last year's game was a viral success. This season will look to up the absurdity.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18

Pop-Tarts Bowl triples down on edible mascot antics ahead of 2024 edition

The Pop-Tarts Bowl's edible frosted strawberry mascot made headlines with its antics during and after last season's edition of the bowl game.

Sports - ESPN - November 18

Germany's Thyssenkrupp pops 10% after narrowing net loss and booking $1 billion impairment charge

Thyssenkrupp on Tuesday reported a 1-billion-euro ($1 billion) impairment on its struggling steel division.

Business - CNBC - November 19

A Keith Haring carousel, a Basquiat ferris wheel: long-lost pop art carnival gets new life in New York

In 1987, the great and good of the art scene designed rides for an avant garde ‘theme park’ in Hamburg. Decades later, Luna Luna has been lovingly resurrected. Five years ago, the creative director ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

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