Siemens and IBM extend alliance to IoT for manufacturing

10 hours ago | Venture Beat

Siemens enlists IBM to build applications on private clouds it manages on behalf of manacturing companies.
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Microsoft's new remote perks package lets employees expense up to $1,200 on things like student loan payments and gardening supplies, but excludes nunchucks or DNA testing

10 hours ago | Business Insider

Summary List Placement Microsoft just rolled out a new employee wellness benefit program that lets employees expense as much as $1,200 per year on practically anything to...
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AI Weekly: Biden calls for $37 billion to address chip shortage

11 hours ago | Venture Beat

President Biden this week signed a supply chain executive order and pledged support for $37 billion to address a semiconductor shortage.
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Connections and inspirations between science fiction, tech, and games

16 hours ago | Venture Beat

Dean Takahashi, Ramez Naam, and Tim Chang talk about the connections and inspirations between science fiction, tech, and games.
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The DeanBeat: How non-fungible tokens will change games

16 hours ago | Venture Beat

Non-fungible tokens have taken off in sports memorabilia, and now they will invade the gaming world next.
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Automation will drive the next U.S. manufacturing boom

17 hours ago | Venture Beat

Biden's onto something with his 'Made in America' executive order: Automation tech will be a major catalyst for economic growth.
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DoorDash CFO Prabir Adarkar reveals plans to boost profits after company's mixed first earnings

18 hours ago | Business Insider

Summary List Placement Despite tripling revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020, profit remained out of reach for DoorDash, which held its first earnings call as a public company...
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After 2020's Category Boom, RTD Makers Aim For Cocktail Authenticity, As Some Bet On In-House Canning

19 hours ago | Forbes

Let's face it: the problem is that a lot of RTDs don't taste like a real cocktail. Maybe that's not the point when convenience is a top draw, but why can't a bottled drink...
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New York Times Internal Report Admits Its Coverage Has Been Rooted In White Perspectives

20 hours ago | News One

A new internal review by the New York Times revealed the renowned news outlet has work to do in creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for people of varying...
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GitHub CSO pledges more security tools, features for developers

22 hours ago | Venture Beat

GitHub CSO Mike Hanley said security tools that are easy for developers to adopt and use will raise the bar for the software ecosystem.
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LeBron James rejects Zlatan's criticism of activist athletes

LOS ANGELES - LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his political activism with a promise that he will never just shut up and dribble. Read more ...

House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill

It's President Joe Biden's first crack at his initial legislative goal of acting decisively against the pandemic. Read more ...

Lakers snap skid thanks to Dennis Schröder's return: ‘gives us a spark'

LOS ANGELES - LeBron James had 28 points, Dennis Schröder added 22 in his return to the Lakers' lineup, and Los Angeles snapped its four-game losing streak with a 102-93... Read more ...

House Approves $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

The proposal, which would provide a new round of financial support for workers, families and businesses, will now advance to the Senate. Read more ...

House Democrats pass Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, sending it to the...

Summary List Placement House Democrats approved President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion emergency spending package in a 219-212 vote early on Saturday morning, sending the... Read more ...

Uniform mix-up can't stop Thunder from beating Hawks

OKLAHOMA CITY - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Atlanta Hawks 118-109 on Friday night after changing uniforms at halftime... Read more ...

No. 21 Loyola holds on to beat Southern Illinois 60-52

CHICAGO - Marquise Kennedy scored 16 points, and No. 21 Loyola Chicago hung on to beat Southern Illinois 60-52 on Friday night. Read more ...

Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton help Suns rally to beat Bulls

CHICAGO - Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton each scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 106-97, on Friday night. Read more ...

Inbound Eisenhower shut down after man, woman shot on expressway

CHICAGO - The inbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway have been shut down Friday night following a shooting that injured two people, according to Illinois State... Read more ...

Mass. doctor says J&J COVID-19 vaccine helps 'getting us back to the new normal'

South Shore Health's Dr. Simone Wildes says the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will significantly reduce hospitalizations and death. Read more ...