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Signal tests payments in the UK using MobileCoin

Encrypted chat app Signal is adding payments to the services it provides, a long-expected move and one the company is taking its time on. A U.K.-only beta program will allow users to trade the cryptocurrency MobileCoin quickly, easily, and most

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Bezos supports Biden’s infrastructure push, backs corporate tax rate hike – NBC News

Bezos supports Biden’s infrastructure push, backs corporate tax rate hike  NBC News The fight to define infrastructure could change America  CNN Biden boosted by Senate rules as GOP bucks infrastructure  Associated Press Biden’s infrastructure proposal is good for America’s national security too |

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U.S. weighs Beijing Olympics boycott with partners, allies

The State Department says the Biden administration is considering a possible boycott of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics to protest China’s human rights record.

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Biden tells Georgia to ‘smarten up’ to avoid losing business over new election law – Fox News

Biden tells Georgia to ‘smarten up’ to avoid losing business over new election law  Fox News Georgia’s SB 202 voting law really is that bad  Vox.com What’s in the Georgia law? Voters can cast mail ballots without photo ID, in-person requirements not

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Biden tells Georgia to ‘smarten up’ to avoid losing business over new election law – Fox News

Biden tells Georgia to ‘smarten up’ to avoid losing business over new election law  Fox News Georgia’s SB 202 voting law really is that bad  Vox.com What’s in the Georgia law? Voters can cast mail ballots without photo ID, in-person requirements not

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Lawmakers press Instagram for details on its plans for kids

A group of Democratic lawmakers wrote to Mark Zuckerberg this week to press the CEO on his plans to curate a version of Instagram for children. In a hearing last month, Zuckerberg confirmed reporting by BuzzFeed that the company was

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US defense chief Lloyd Austin to visit Israel next week — report

Trip would be 1st to the Middle East by a Biden cabinet member; talks expected to focus on Iran, ensuring Israel’s qualitative military edge

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Coinbase’s monster Q1 in context

In the first quarter of 2021, American consumer cryptocurrency trading giant Coinbase grew sharply, generating strong profits at the same time. For Coinbase, the disclosure of its preliminary Q1 2021 results comes a week ahead of its direct listing, an

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U.S. boosts aid to Palestinians as some in Congress cry foul

The administration is also expected this week to announce a resumption in funding to the U.N. agency that deals with Palestinian refugees.

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Covid-19 Variant From Brazil Has Taken Hold in Canada

The West Coast province of British Columbia is struggling to contain the coronavirus variant, which is more contagious and is sending younger patients to hospitals.

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