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House passes bill to bar Cooper from mandating COVID shot
2021-05-11 00:30
House passes bill to bar Cooper from mandating COVID shot
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina House members on Monday approved a plan to curb the governor's ability to mandate COVID-19 vaccines through executive action - a power Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper ha...
Nielsen undercounted TV viewing, audit finds
2021-05-11 00:30
Nielsen undercounted TV viewing, audit finds
Total TV viewing was off by 2% to 6% in February, according to the Media Rating Council, due to COVID-related maintenance issues...

https://adage.com/article/media/nielsen-undercounted-tv-viewing-audit...
Sony Pictures Classics Reveals Release Plans for Three Tribeca Films - Film News in Brief
2021-05-11 00:30
Sony Pictures Classics Reveals Release Plans for Three Tribeca Films - Film News in Brief
Sony Pictures Classics Updates Release Information for Summer Slate Sony Pictures Classics has updated its summer release plans for I Carry You With Me, 12 Mighty Orphans and The Lost Leonardo. All th...
How Qatar Plans To Dominate LNG Markets
2021-05-11 00:15
How Qatar Plans To Dominate LNG Markets
LNG has been discussed as being in an under-supplied state in the late 2020s. Bloomberg has projected a demand forecast in the range ~600 mpta, and supply in the 300-400 mpta range, leaving a gap that...
Thought Crime: Publishing higher-than-official inflation numbers begets criminal complaint for a Turkish research group
2021-05-11 00:15
Thought Crime: Publishing higher-than-official inflation numbers begets criminal complaint for a Turkish research group
As per Bloomberg, TurkStat has demanded that ENAGroup, an independent research group be fined for purposefully defaming the statistics body and misguiding public opinion...

https://www.financialexpress...
Radish Fiction App Acquired by Korea's Kakao for $440 Million
2021-05-11 00:15
Radish Fiction App Acquired by Korea's Kakao for $440 Million
Serialized fiction app Radish is being acquired by Kakao Entertainment, the entertainment arm of Korean internet giant Kakao, in a transaction valued at $440 million. Word of the deal comes as South K...
The 2 Best Canadian Stocks I'd Buy With $1,000 for 2021
2021-05-11 00:15
The 2 Best Canadian Stocks I'd Buy With $1,000 for 2021
While the volatility in the stock market remains elevated, I see plenty of solid investment opportunities offering both growth and income.
The post The 2 Best Canadian Stocks Id Buy With $1,000 for 202...
Nio Lidar supplier Innovusion raises $64 mln in funding
2021-05-11 00:15
Nio Lidar supplier Innovusion raises $64 mln in funding
Lidar sensor maker Innovusion
said on Monday it had raised $64 million in funding to ramp up
production to supply Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio
Inc's ET7 sedan, which is scheduled to start deli...
After Colonial Cyberattack, Time For Oil Traders To Reassess Risk
2021-05-11 00:15
After Colonial Cyberattack, Time For Oil Traders To Reassess Risk
The Colonial Pipeline disruption should worry market traders, prompting questions about whether such supply risks whether cyber or user-error like the blockage of the Suez Canal in March or natural di...
Apple's UK users deserve app price compensation, claim says
2021-05-11 00:15
Apple's UK users deserve app price compensation, claim says
Legal action in the UK seeks compensation from Apple for high prices from a lack of competition...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57062139

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The Real Attention Crisis
2021-05-11 00:15
The Real Attention Crisis
"Don't pay any attention to what they write about you. Just measure it in inches," Andy Warhol. Today, he would have measured everything in the number of tweets, re-tweets, shares, likes, and hearts. ...
Novavax: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
2021-05-11 00:15
Novavax: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) _ Novavax Inc. (NVAX) on Monday reported a loss of $222.7 million in its first quarter.The Gaithersburg, Maryland-based company said it had a loss of $3.05 per share...

https://a...
Nebraska could let state banks offer cryptocurrency services
2021-05-11 00:15
Nebraska could let state banks offer cryptocurrency services
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska banks that want to cash in on the cryptocurrency tech craze could start offering services to customers who own Bitcoin and other digital assets under a bill backed by Monda...
BOJ policymaker called for action on climate change - April mtg summary
2021-05-11 00:15
BOJ policymaker called for action on climate change - April mtg summary
The Bank of Japan must consider
taking necessary steps on climate change in line with its
mandate as a central bank, one of its board members was quoted
as saying at a policy meeting in April...

https://w...
Labor Shortage Sets Off "Inflationary Time Bomb" McDonalds Franchises Warn, Fearing Big Mac Price Hike
2021-05-11 00:15
Labor Shortage Sets Off "Inflationary Time Bomb" McDonalds Franchises Warn, Fearing Big Mac Price Hike
Labor Shortage Sets Off "Inflationary Time Bomb" McDonalds Franchises Warn, Fearing Big Mac Price Hike

An independent group of McDonald's franchisees warns higher wages, signing bonuses,paid interview...
Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Naked Short Selling In Canada?
2021-05-10 23:30
Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Naked Short Selling In Canada?
Finally, after years of watching dubious short-sellers manipulate stocks and destroy companies, Canadian regulators are ready to do something about it, and unscrupulous short-sellers who have been liv...
How to get Bangladeshi men talking about mental health
2021-05-10 23:30
How to get Bangladeshi men talking about mental health
Bangladeshi men in the UK are being encouraged to talk about the effects the pandemic has had on them...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-57059479

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Google Cofounder Sergey Brin Just Sold Alphabet Shares For The First Time Since 2017
2021-05-10 23:30
Google Cofounder Sergey Brin Just Sold Alphabet Shares For The First Time Since 2017
With shares of the tech giant trading near their all time high, Brin trimmed his stake.With shares of the tech giant trading near their all time high, Brin trimmed his stake...

https://www.forbes.com/s...
US stocks retreat from record high, dollar near 10-week low
2021-05-10 23:30
US stocks retreat from record high, dollar near 10-week low
NEW YORK, May 11 US stocks fell yesterday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped back from a record high, as worries about accelerating inflation dragged on shares and hobbled the dollar, which ...
Virgin Galactic Reports Another Quarter Without Revenue
2021-05-10 23:30
Virgin Galactic Reports Another Quarter Without Revenue
There's still no announced date for the next test flight.Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE: SPCE) generated no revenue in the first quarter and posted a wider than expected loss, a fresh reminder of the ...
Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power
2021-05-10 23:30
Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power
Powerful magnets are bringing abundant, pollution-free electricity a step closer...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56843149
It's Official: McCarthy Sets Wednesday Vote For Liz Cheney Ouster
2021-05-10 23:30
It's Official: McCarthy Sets Wednesday Vote For Liz Cheney Ouster
It's Official: McCarthy Sets Wednesday Vote For Liz Cheney Ouster

Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times,

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he has officially scheduled a vote ...
BTS's RM Breaks His Tie With Psy And Blackpink's Rosé With Another Hit On Billboard's Sales Chart
2021-05-10 23:30
BTS's RM Breaks His Tie With Psy And Blackpink's Rosé With Another Hit On Billboard's Sales Chart
RM has now scored a trio of charting hits on his own.RM has now scored a trio of charting hits on his own...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/05/10/btss-rm-breaks-his-tie-with-psy-and-bla...
Maharashtra invites bids for 500 MW wind-solar hybrid power
2021-05-10 23:30
Maharashtra invites bids for 500 MW wind-solar hybrid power
The hybrid policy was launched in 2018, primarily to overcome the challenges posed by the intermittent nature of wind and solar power plants. The model envisaged configuring wind turbines and solar sy...
Tyson raising pay to keep up as US chicken demand soars
2021-05-10 23:30
Tyson raising pay to keep up as US chicken demand soars
Tyson Foods says it's raising wages to combat absenteeism and worker turnover at its plants as U.S. demand for chicken soars.The Springdale, Arkansas-based company, which processes 20% of U.S...

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This Year's 4/20 Made It Clear: Cannabis Fans Want Delivery and Ecommerce
2021-05-10 23:30
This Year's 4/20 Made It Clear: Cannabis Fans Want Delivery and Ecommerce
In prepping for 4/20, the unofficial cannabis high holiday, Chris Vaughn tripled the number of drivers for his Southern California-based delivery service, Emjay. The CEO, who co-founded alcohol delive...
Phil Lord & Chris Miller to Direct 'The Premonition: A Pandemic Story,' Producing With Amy Pascal
2021-05-10 23:30
Phil Lord & Chris Miller to Direct 'The Premonition: A Pandemic Story,' Producing With Amy Pascal
Phil Lord and Chris Miller are set to direct the film adaptation of The Premonition: A Pandemic Story. Universal Pictures has optioned screen rights to the new book by Michael Lewis, about the early d...
A Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Payday Lenders Could Also Save Facebook and Martin Shkreli
2021-05-10 23:30
A Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Payday Lenders Could Also Save Facebook and Martin Shkreli
The court planted more roadblocks on the path to proving that deceptive conduct merits a financial penalty...

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/05/supreme-court-payday-facebook-martin-shkreli.ht...
Cramer's Mad Money Recap: PepsiCo, Home Depot, Gap
2021-05-10 23:30
Cramer's Mad Money Recap: PepsiCo, Home Depot, Gap
Jim Cramer says younger investors should looking beyond tech to the raw materials, transportation, retail and bank stocks that made it all possible.Jim Cramer says younger investors should looking bey...
Why you should vaccinate your 12 to 15-year-old against COVID-19
2021-05-10 23:30
Why you should vaccinate your 12 to 15-year-old against COVID-19
Yes, your teen is young and healthy. But Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine is still essential.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in youngsters 12 to 15 years...
Publicists Group Applauds NBC's Globes Decision, Calls for 'Diverse and Inclusive' New Leadership
2021-05-10 23:30
Publicists Group Applauds NBC's Globes Decision, Calls for 'Diverse and Inclusive' New Leadership
The coalition of publicity firms that has put pressure on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to change its ways has applauded NBCs decision to scrap the 2022 Golden Globe Awards telecast out of c...
Liquified hydrogen cargo containment system approved in principle
2021-05-10 23:15
Liquified hydrogen cargo containment system approved in principle
ClassNK has issued an approval for a liquified hydrogen cargo containment system developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries
The post Liquified hydrogen cargo containment system approved in principle appear...
5 Common Mistakes When Fundraising For Your Startup
2021-05-10 23:15
5 Common Mistakes When Fundraising For Your Startup
Fundraising is hard, but its mostly hard because the wrong businesses are trying to chase investments at the wrong time. This article will help you avoid the most common startup fundraising pitfalls.F...
Why Turnkey Services Are The Next Big Thing In B2B: A Case Study With Bragg Gaming Group
2021-05-10 23:15
Why Turnkey Services Are The Next Big Thing In B2B: A Case Study With Bragg Gaming Group
One gaming technology company helps businesses in the industry stay competitive despite consumers swiftly changing interests.One gaming technology company helps businesses in the industry stay competi...
Hacking collective DarkSide are state-sanctioned pirates
2021-05-10 23:15
Hacking collective DarkSide are state-sanctioned pirates
The group behind the Colonial Pipeline hack operates in much the same way as the privateers who terrorized the seas in the golden age of piracy in the 17th and 18th centuries.The FBI confirmed today (...
Hero Motocorp rating - Hold: A solid performance in the final quarter
2021-05-10 23:15
Hero Motocorp rating - Hold: A solid performance in the final quarter
FY22/23 EPS down 7/11% due to Covid wave, cost pressure; TP cut to Rs 3,224 from Rs 3,812; Hold retained...

https://www.financialexpress.com/market/hero-motocorp-rating-hold-a-solid-performance-in-the-...
Sponsored: River Islands makes Top 25 Communities List in USA
2021-05-10 23:15
Sponsored: River Islands makes Top 25 Communities List in USA
This master-planned community features fabulous floor plans with a downstairs master bedroom, space to work from home and caters to families lifestyle needs with access to lakes, parks, trails, school...
Mountain Mike's opens in Millbrae with free mini-pizzas
2021-05-10 23:15
Mountain Mike's opens in Millbrae with free mini-pizzas
Grand opening for franchisees who are also expanding to Daly CityMillbrae is finally getting a Mountain Mikes Pizza, and to celebrate, the owners are giving out free mini-pizzas.
From today through Thu...
COVID: Forget what's on social media, no link between vaccines and infertility
2021-05-10 23:15
COVID: Forget what's on social media, no link between vaccines and infertility
It's the claim that's suddenly everywhere: The Covid-19 vaccine is going to make women infertile.By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
(CNN) Its the claim thats suddenly everywhere: The Covid-19 vaccine is going to m...
Forget Recovery Stocks: Long-Term Investments Are the Best to Buy Now
2021-05-10 23:15
Forget Recovery Stocks: Long-Term Investments Are the Best to Buy Now
These days, all the best stocks have already recovered or are well on their way. So, instead of recovery stocks, here's what stocks I'd buy today.
The post Forget Recovery Stocks: Long-Term Investments...
Boeing's 737 Max aircraft under scrutiny again
2021-05-10 23:15
Boeing's 737 Max aircraft under scrutiny again
Boeing's 737 Max is under scrutiny again, months after being cleared to fly by US regulators...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57028687

#BBCNewsBusinessWorldEdition
'Crash for cash' insurance scam hotspots revealed
2021-05-10 23:15
'Crash for cash' insurance scam hotspots revealed
About 170,000 claims in 15 months were linked to 'crash for cash' gangs, investigations suggest...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57058755

#BBCNewsBusinessWorldEdition
'I can't read or write, but I can cook'
2021-05-10 23:15
'I can't read or write, but I can cook'
Professionals tell the BBC what it is like to struggle with reading and writing while at work...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57025677

#BBCNewsBusinessWorldEdition
Rental building for Indigenous tenants opens on Boundary Road in East Vancouver
2021-05-10 23:15
Rental building for Indigenous tenants opens on Boundary Road in East Vancouver
A four-storey, 23 unit rental building for Indigenous people has opened on Boundary Road near 22nd Avenue in East Vancouver. The building is in the process of accepting tenants who will pay at least 1...
New Fab Plans: the Plot Thickens
2021-05-10 23:15
New Fab Plans: the Plot Thickens
TSMC's expansion into Arizona might be much bigger than realized; Intel also has fab news; and IBM is creating a path to the future.
The post New Fab Plans: the Plot Thickens appeared first on EETimes....