• 12/04/2024

Sanctions Force Russia to Scale Back Ambitious 2030 Tech Strategy

Moscow Times Half of the initiatives in the Russian government’s strategy now merely aim to replace existing foreign technologies. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/sanctions-force-russia-to-scale-back-ambitious-2030-tech-strategy-a80768

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In ‘Beef,’ Strangers Become Sworn Enemies

Wall Street Journal The show stars Ali Wong as a wealthy entrepreneur seeking revenge after her Mercedes almost gets dinged: ‘Rage comes easy. I’m not really performing that.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/netflix-beef-ali-wong-comedy-revenge-b68d44ae

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A Little-Known Stablecoin Gets Big Help From World’s Largest Crypto Exchange

Wall Street Journal TrueUSD’s market value surged after Binance started to heavily promote the token. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-little-known-stablecoin-gets-big-help-from-worlds-largest-crypto-exchange-5c5d4c81

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Neanderthals and Us: We’re More Alike Than Once Thought

Wall Street Journal One of Homo sapiens’ closest relatives gathered in large social groups, recent studies suggest. https://www.wsj.com/articles/neanderthal-humans-science-alike-af653f62

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Union Hotel Workers in New York Suburbs Score Biggest Pay Raise in 100 Years

Wall Street Journal A new deal, which excludes New York City hotels, boosts some wages to $31 an hour over the life of the contract. https://www.wsj.com/articles/union-hotel-workers-in-new-york-suburbs-score-biggest-pay-raise-in-100-years-5bc4191c

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Israeli firm DOTS launches electro-optical sensor to change agriculture

Jerusalem Post By continuously monitoring nitrate levels in soil, DOTS is able to provide real-time information which can prevent excessive fertilizations, saving health, time and resources. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-738875

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New BOJ Gov Kazuo Ueda Pledges to Continue Monetary Easing

Wall Street Journal New Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said he would continue the monetary easing program adopted by his predecessor Haruhiko Kuroda. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-boj-gov-kazuo-ueda-pledges-to-continue-monetary-easing-4a5a180a

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12 suspects indicted over credit card fraud using fake base stations

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) Twelve people including the alleged head of the scam ring were indicted Monday on suspicion of using fake base stations to send mobile SMS spams to commit credit card fraud, according to the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304100016

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