Year: 2022
How NATO is defending Eastern Europe
After years of defense cuts following the end of the Cold War, NATO is beefing up its presence in Eastern Europe. The defense alliance says it’s sending new battlegroups to Eastern Europe, including Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. After years of defense cuts following the end of the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization […]
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James Blunt says more should be done to moderate online hate, gives tips on dealing with trolls
James Blunt performs at the American Airlines Arena on August 30, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Jason Koerner | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images U.K. singer-songwriter and “reluctant” Twitter sensation, James Blunt, told CNBC that social media platforms should do more to moderate online hate. The superstar behind global hits such as “You’re Beautiful” and […]
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India pushes for demilitarization of border during Chinese foreign minister’s surprise visit to New Delhi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a news conference after restoring diplomatic ties with Kiribati on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S. September 27, 2019. Mark Kauzlarich | Reuters While their armies face off in the frigid Himalayan heights, there are sudden and furtive signs of a possible […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Bed, Bath & Beyond, Nio, Honest Company and others
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Cannabis stocks – Shares of marijuana producers are extending a Thursday rally in the premarket, following an industry publication’s report that the House will vote for a second time next week to legalize cannabis at the federal level. The House passed such a bill in 2020, […]
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Meet the women who are shaking up the male-dominated gambling industry
Amy Howe knows how to grab headlines. Soon after she became CEO of fantasy sports and betting giant FanDuel Group, Howe made a splash by pointing out that the she was concerned about how the industry spends money to scoop up customers. “If you look at the way we’ve been deploying our dollars in our […]
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Is the Great Resignation over? Far from it, experts say
The Great Resignation — which saw droves of workers leaving their jobs or switching careers during the post-pandemic era — is far from over, and job loyalty may be a “thing of the past,” as one industry expert puts it. According to a recent survey by Microsoft, 52% of young people polled, namely Gen Z […]
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Here are seven milestones and storylines to watch for at the Academy Awards
Ariana DeBose stars as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s new “West Side Story” movie. 20th Century Studios LOS ANGELES – Hollywood’s biggest night is Sunday, and there could be plenty of history made. With the diversity in this year’s crop of Oscar nominees, audiences are likely to see a number of milestones set. The academy often […]
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Why one tech analyst thinks Amazon’s stock is underappreciated
Amazon is a big name in the ever-growing e-commerce space, but one tech analyst thinks shares of the technology giant are underappreciated and cheap. Source
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EU targets U.S. tech giants with a new rulebook aimed at curbing their dominance
Executive Vice President of the European Commission for a Europe Fit for the Digital Age Margrethe Vestager. Thierry Monasse | Getty Images News | Getty Images The European Union agreed on landmark new antitrust regulations that could reshape the business models of U.S. technology giants Meta, Apple, Amazon and Google dramatically. The rules are expected […]
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EU strikes gas deal with the U.S. as it seeks to cut its reliance on Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden and European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after speaking about steel and aluminium tariffs, on the sidelines of the G20 leaders’ summit in Rome, Italy October 31, 2021. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The U.S. said Friday it will work with international partners to provide at least 15 billion […]
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