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You have just landed on the web version of my weekly Human Capital newsletter. Here we look at the most recent events of the week related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Work in Technology. You can sign up here to have the human capital delivered straight to your inbox every Friday at 1:00 p.m. Let’s … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: Senator Susan Collins of Maine led a group of Republicans seeking a compromise with the White House on Covid relief legislation. Credit…Anna Moneymaker for The New York Times Ten Republican senators wrote to President Biden on Sunday, outlining a framework for coronavirus relief legislation and pushing for Mr. Biden to … Read more
We asked Google for a comment. While the option to sideload the app will soften the blow, it won’t exactly excite the community. Several governments (including the US, UK, France and Germany) use Element and the Matrix network alongside universities and businesses. Losing easy access to the app can be a significant hassle. The move … Read more
(CNN) — CNN Underscored reviews financial products such as credit cards and bank accounts based on their overall value. We may receive a commission through the LendingTree affiliate network if you apply and are approved for a card, but our reporting is always independent and objective. If you find yourself cooking at home more … Read more
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. (GeekWire File Photo / Kevin Lisota) Microsoft’s earnings rose 33% in the December quarter when CEO Satya Nadella announced a “second wave of digital transformation.” But what does the future really look like for the technology giant? What’s the next big opportunity for Microsoft? And what are the biggest threats? Mary … Read more
Brood X, one of the largest cicada broods, will emerge this summer after 17 years underground. According to Michael J. Raupp, professor emeritus of entomology at the University of Maryland, the beetles have lurked beneath the surface since 2004, feeding on sap from the roots of plants. As soon as they are ripe, the “big … Read more
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly newsletter for startups and markets. It’s based largely on the daily column that appears on Extra Crunch, but it’s free and made for your weekend reading. Would you like it in your inbox every Saturday morning? Sign up here. What a week. What a month. Are you … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: Passengers on a bus in Brooklyn in April. A new order looks to enforce masks on public transportation.Credit…Jonah Markowitz for The New York Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an order requiring travelers in the United States to wear masks as part of a new … Read more
Obwohl weltweit immer noch mehr als eine Milliarde Menschen Zigaretten rauchen, verfügen Menschen, die die Gewohnheit aufgeben möchten, über eine immer größere Auswahl an modernen Hilfstechniken und -technologien. Unter den Gesprächstherapien und transdermalen Nikotinpflastern hat jedoch möglicherweise keine Hilfe zur Raucherentwöhnung einen größeren Einfluss auf die Pop- und Mainstream-Kultur gehabt als E-Zigaretten. In Viral BS: … Read more
(CNN) – The AirPods Pro from Apple are at the top of the real wireless pyramid. In fact, they are our pick for the best true wireless earbuds. And right now, you can get them on Amazon for just $ 199.98 – that’s roughly $ 50 less than the original $ 249 price, and the … Read more