Month: December 2020
Federal watchdog says “substantial likelihood of wrongdoing” at US broadcasting agency
The Voice of America building, part of the US Agency for Global Media, is located in Washington, DC. | Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images A Trump and Bannon ally leads the US Agency for Global Media. The Office
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Read MoreBritish troops deployed to war-torn Mali for UN’s most dangerous peacekeeping mission
British soldiers have arrived in Mali to join the world’s most dangerous UN peacekeeping mission in the war-torn west African country.
Read MoreDevelopers can now enroll in Apple’s ‘Small Business Program’ for reduced App Store fees
Just a few weeks back, we learned that Apple would be launching an “App Store Small Business Program” that would reduce its fees from 30% to 15% for developers earning less than $1 million per year from the App Store.
Read MoreVision-restoring brain implants spell breakthrough
Scientists are a step closer to restoring vision for the blind, after building an implant that bypasses the eyes and allows monkeys to perceive artificially induced patterns in their brains. The technology, developed by a team at the Netherlands Institute
Read MoreOPEC To Modestly Boost Output, Ending Divisive Talks Amid Uncertain Global Economy
The group had been expected to delay production increases for several months, given the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But after days of deliberations they agreed on a small increase. (Image credit: AP)
Read MoreThe Monolith Mystery Deepens, As A 3rd Oddity Pops Up In California
For the third time in three weeks, a metal monolith has appeared without explanation, this time in Central California. Yet answers are just as scarce as when authorities found the first one in Utah.
Read MoreStripe announces embedded business banking service Stripe Treasury
Fintech startup Stripe has announced an ambitious new product today called Stripe Treasury. The company is partnering with banks to offer a banking-as-a-service API. In other words, Stripe clients will be able to provide bank accounts to their customers —
Read MoreNewsom will apply regional stay-home orders in California based on hospital capacity – POLITICO
Newsom will apply regional stay-home orders in California based on hospital capacity POLITICO Newsom may announce new stay-at-home order in California amid spike in COVID-19 cases KTLA Los Angeles Newsom orders new COVID-19 restrictions to ease ICU capacity Los Angeles Times Gov. Newsom
Read MoreTwo key UK military non-profits join forces to boost veteran training in cyber and tech
Advancements in the tech and the cyber threat landscape are creating vast job opportunities. The global cyber security market is projected to reach £210 billion by 2026. But in the UK, out of 952,000 working aged (16-64) UK military veterans
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