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Are Robots Overrated? In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, robots have been having a moment. Media outlets across the world have reported on robots successfully delivering on critical tasks in healthcare facilities and their effectiveness as contagion-proof workers in many other settings. Robots have even been extolled as “heroes” helping to “manage” the pandemic.
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WorkWorkNetflix subscribers surge as revenue beats estimates   The 10-year deal marks Netflix\'s first big venture into the world of live sports entertainment, while Raw will be leaving linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago. The program currently airs on NBCUniversal\'s USA Network and draws in 17.5 million unique viewers a year, according to the companies.
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WorkWay-Too-Early All-America team for 2024  Branch returns for his sophomore season as one of the most talented players on USC\'s roster and has a chance to be one of the Trojans\' best players in 2024. As a true freshman, he returned both a kickoff and punt for touchdowns. He had three punt returns of 60 yards or longer and should be a much bigger part of USC\'s passing game after catching 31 passes a year ago. WorkBreaking down the 2024 McDonald's All American girls' game roster  Ziebell is a silent assassin. She has a tough unflappable quality about her and nothing rattles her on the floor. She is adept at getting to her spots -- whether with the ball in her hands or moving without the ball off of screens and actions -- and knocking down shots at a high percentage. Ziebell makes quick decisions with the ball and as a result is a quality facilitator for her teams. She will fit in with coach Geno Auriemma and the UConn style of play -- skilled and smart and ready to counter what the opponent throws at her.
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WorkAfter Years, F.B.I. Recovers Remains of American Woman in Afghanistan  The F.B.I. did not make the discovery public at the time but confirmed in a statement on Saturday that Ms. Mizell’s remains were “recovered and repatriated to her family.” The effort included F.B.I. agents in the District of Columbia, as well as officials across the intelligence community who are part of the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, which focuses on hostage cases. WorkWorkBrex, once a Silicon Valley darling, is laying off 20% of its workforce  In November, Google revealed that it’s building a data center in Uruguay, the tech giant’s second such facility in Latin America; the other is located in Chile. Google also announced in 2022 that it would hire 200 engineers in Brazil, part of a plan to bolster privacy, security, and technologies that combat abusive content. WorkGoogle, Amazon, TikTok, and more: 2024 starts with thousands of tech layoffs  Some of the tech layoffs may also be fueling a surge in applications for new businesses, as the latest Census data shows a high-propensity of business applications coming most from the West, a tech-heavy region, and not from corporations. These people may have more cash to plow into a new business than people laid off from blue-collar jobs. WorkTikTok workers feel tech's troubles as the company cuts 60 jobs  But the 2024 layoffs aren’t the first to hit the company. TikTok let go some of its North American advertising unit and a sizable share of its team in Russia in 2022. At the start of 2023, the company slashed roles related to talent acquisition, Business Insider reported at the time. WorkWorkNew Hampshire primary election results 2024  Failed 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson, who also unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the US House of Representatives in 2014, became the first Democratic candidate to announce she is running for president as a challenge to Biden. Williamson, an author of self-help books, launched her long-shot bid with campaign promises to address climate change and student loan debt. She previously worked as “spiritual leader” of a Michigan Unity church. WorkWorkThis EV Company Has a $10 Billion Secret Weapon  John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Howard Smith has positions in AT&T, Amazon, Arrival, Rivian Automotive, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, FedEx, and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends United Parcel Service. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. WorkWorkWhy Plug Power Stock Is Skyrocketing Today  Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. WorkUnited Air Drops Largest 737 Max From Plan After Boeing Missteps  Regulators haven’t indicated how long the Max 9 is expected to remain parked. The agency is reviewing findings from inspections of an initial batch of Max planes to determine if Boeing’s procedures are sufficient to allow the fleet to return to flying. The Federal Aviation Administration subsequently ordered inspections of another model, the 737-900ER. WorkAT&T Stock Is Gaining Again Today -- Is It a Buy for 2024?  Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. WorkWorkHow To Earn $500 A Month From Nvidia Stock  Further, the dividend payment itself can also change over time, which can also impact the dividend yield. If a company increases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will increase even if the stock price remains the same. Similarly, if a company decreases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will decrease. WorkWhy 3M Stock Is Crashing Today  Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month. The Stock Advisor service has more than tripled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkBucs' Bowles on no last timeout: 'Game was over'  The Bucs got the ball pack with 32 seconds remaining after the Browns had tied it up 17-17. Again, instead of using a timeout, Bowles had his team hurry to the line of scrimmage and run a play, which burned 12 seconds off the clock before the ball was snapped. It wasn\'t until after a 26-yard completion to Julio Jones on second-and-9 that Bowles used his first timeout with 8 seconds. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkHow do NHL teams pick their captains?  \"Whether the players chose it or management chose it, I think 90% of the time -- or even 95% of the time -- it would still be the same decision,\" Ekblad said. \"If the players chose it, I still think Barky would be our captain.\" WorkWorkWorkOnly lifting the Carabao Cup will do for Chelsea's Pochettino  They have the talent within their team; trophy-winning experience in the form of Sterling, Palmer and Thiago Silva; and a coach with something to prove. This Chelsea team is nowhere near the finished article, but they are now just one win away from winning a trophy, and that is a good place for both the team and Pochettino to be in so soon after his arrival at the club last summer. WorkAre the Lakers major trade deadline players? The latest intel on L.A.'s options  \"I have no control of what the front office does, but we can\'t worry about that in a locker room,\" Davis said Sunday. \"We focus on what we have right here and try to get wins and try to win with what we have. ... Once you start listening to all the rumors and the outside noise, it can cause some, I don\'t want to say \'division\' in the locker room, but it gets in players\' heads who are in those rumors and just the uncertainty of what\'s going to happen. WorkTransfer Talk: Man United, Arsenal cool interest in Benzema  - Atletico Madrid are closing in on finalising a deal for Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren, reveals Fabrizio Romano. It is reported that while the two clubs have agreed upon a €22m fee, the agreement is not finalised, with the contract details still being sorted between the player and Atleti. WorkBy adding Madrid, F1 is risking street circuit saturation  Judgment will need to be held until we can see cars racing down the streets of the Spanish capital in anger, though. It\'s too soon for any cynicism for Madrid\'s first F1 race of the modern era -- for the venue itself or for the type of track it is. WorkMMA buzz: What's going on at women's bantamweight?  While GTA 2: San Andreas was released in 1999, Miocic hasn\'t fought in nearly three years and hasn\'t won a fight in over three-and-a-half years. Miocic defended his place in line, but offered an olive branch to Aspinall, if he can dethrone Jones later this year. WorkWorkVermont Becomes Latest State to Propose Wealth Taxes  “The way our tax structure is set up, our middle class is carrying an undue burden, compared to folks at the top,” said Ms. Kornheiser, who was presenting the legislation at a committee hearing on Tuesday and a news conference on Wednesday. “We want to make sure that all Vermonters are paying their fair share.” WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkPastor Charged With Cryptocurrency Fraud Said God Told Him to Do It  Prosecutors said that the couple, who had no experience in cryptocurrency exchanges, marketed the INDXcoin to Christians in Denver, and raised nearly $3.2 million from more than 300 people who bought it from June 2022 to April 2023. Mr. Regalado and his wife then used the money for themselves, the Colorado Division of Securities said. WorkHaley Vows to Stay in Race No Matter the Result in New Hampshire  “If Trump beats you by double digits here in New Hampshire, do you think that your campaign has a future?” “You know, when we come in and we start the day, and there were 13, 14 candidates in this race, I didn’t get here because of luck. I got here because I outworked and outsmarted all the rest of those fellas.” WorkFull Appeals Court Spurns Request by Trump to End Gag Order in Election Case  The dispute is one of the extraordinary legal fights spinning off from the cases against Mr. Trump. It has pitted the First Amendment rights of a former president and the leading candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination against fears that his hostile rhetoric targeting people involved in the matter could spur supporters to acts of violence. WorkWorkWorkWorkCal State and Its Faculty Reach a Tentative Deal  The deal would immediately increase salaries for all faculty members by 5 percent, retroactively to July 1, 2023, with another 5 percent raise to take effect July 1, 2024, according to union officials. It would also immediately raise the salary floor for the lowest-paid faculty members by $3,000, and increase paid parental leave to 10 weeks from six. WorkWhen Will We Get Results for the New Hampshire Primary?  “Several of the larger communities have recruited extra volunteers to help with the process, so we are not expecting huge delays,” said Anna Sventek, the communications director for the New Hampshire Department of State. WorkWorkUnited Airlines says growth will slow for years because of Boeing's 737 troubles  “Despite unpredictable headwinds, we delivered on our ambitious EPS target that few thought possible—and set new operational records for our customers,” CEO Kirby said. “Looking ahead, we expect these trends to continue, and United is incredibly well positioned to capitalize on them and to deliver on our short and long-term financial targets.” |
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