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WorkAn Awkward Dance: Harris Has to Defer to the President She Seeks to ReplaceMs. Harris has under a month left to make her case to the American people that she should lead the nation. But even as she tries to show that she is more than Mr. Biden’s understudy, moments like these are a reminder of the awkward dance steps required of Ms. Harris to both serve a boss and seek to replace him. WorkWhat to Know About the 2024 Nobel PrizesPrevious Nobel Peace Prize recipients include Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai (2014); President Barack Obama (2009); Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk (1993); the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso (1989); and Mother Teresa (1979).
WorkWorkA Turkish Airlines pilot died mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in New York Turkish Airlines was already on the minds of many New Yorkers because of the federal charges levied last week against Mayor Eric Adams, including solicitation of contributions by a foreign national and bribery. The Department of Justice alleges that Adams, a vocal fan of Turkish Airlines, accepted thousands of dollars in free flights and seat upgrades from the carrier.
WorkWorkBankrupt EV startup Fisker's legal troubles keep getting worseWhen asked about the situation, Fisker didn’t respond to Reuters request, likely because the automaker is busy dealing with other legal issues, like the recent SEC probe over the automaker’s lack of details about where the company’s corporate records will be kept.
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WorkWorkInvestors are betting on user-generated content in video games. Gamebeast's founder explains whyRebecca Bellan covers transportation for TechCrunch. She’s interested in all things micromobility, EVs, AVs, smart cities, AI, sustainability and more. Previously, she covered social media for Forbes.com, and her work has appeared in Bloomberg CityLab, The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, Mother Jones, i-D (Vice) and more.Rebecca studied journalism and history at Boston University. She has invested in Ethereum.
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WorkFlorida threatens news stations over ad in favor of abortion rights measureAbortion-related ballot measures have passed in a number of states since the US supreme court overturned Roe v Wade in 2022, but Florida’s measure needs to garner 60% of the vote to pass – and the support for the measure currently appears to be well short of that threshold, a recent New York Times/Siena College poll found. WorkStreamer Plex rolls out movie and TV show reviews | TechCrunchSarah has worked as a reporter for TechCrunch since August 2011. She joined the company after having previously spent over three years at ReadWriteWeb. Prior to her work as a reporter, Sarah worked in I.T. across a number of industries, including banking, retail and software. WorkIn Interviews, Kamala Harris Continues to Bob and WeaveWhen asked on ABC’s popular daytime show, “The View,” about accusations from Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida that she had only offered to help with a hurricane as a presidential candidate, she swiftly implicated the criticism as proof of his own partisanship. When Howard Stern asked her on his SiriusXM program later that afternoon if she would select Liz Cheney, the Republican former congresswoman, for her cabinet, Ms. Harris refused to be buttonholed. “I gotta win, Howard,” she said with an air of first-things-first. “I gotta win. I gotta win.” WorkGM swears it really will make money on electric cars soonDespite the shake up in EV strategy at GM, the Free Press reports that the automaker remains on track to produce 200,000 EVs in North America this year. Perhaps more importantly for the automaker, the site adds that the “EV portfolio will reach positive variable profit this quarter.” WorkWorkNvidia Is Still Undervalued, Says $50 Billion Manager ImpaxIn fact, “the whole industrial space” now looks undervalued, Simm said. That may change as a “soft landing in the US” looks increasingly likely, which is helping restore confidence, he said. The cost of capital is falling and consumer sentiment is stabilizing, so equity “is looking more attractive.” WorkWorkU.S. Issues Solar Storm Watch After Large Outburst From the SunThe first, in May, put the United States on alert for a severe solar storm that appeared to be on its way to Earth. That solar storm reached the highest level of “extreme,” but the early warning allowed electrical utilities to prepare and helped prevent major outages. WorkNintendo's latest hardware is Alarmo, a $100 motion-sensing alarm clock (not the Switch 2)If you're a Nintendo Switch Online member in the US and Canada, you'll get first dibs. You can order the $100 Alarmo now and of course I did so immediately. Nintendo says it will be available at retail early next year. You can also buy it from the Nintendo store in New York. While Nintendo includes a USB power cable, you'll need to use your own AC adapter, which is annoying. WorkIsrael strikes Damascus, targeting Hezbollah weapons smuggler - WSJ The Israeli military struck a building in Syria’s capital, targeting what it believed to be a Hezbollah official involved with smuggling weapons into Lebanon, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday, as it expands its campaign to disrupt supply lines to the militant group. WorkAn alliance to counter Chinas aggression - WSJ China’s operating principle—power and might equals right—is evident in its combative diplomacy, military aggression against its Indo-Pacific neighbors, and economic coercion. These strategies, however, have backfired. China’s attempts to undermine its neighbors’ sovereignty have had the opposite effect. Over the past three years, the U.S. and its allies in the region have strengthened their partnerships and transformed the security landscape, isolating China. WorkCan Kamala Harris cut red tape on construction? - WSJ Two events that took place last month are unexpectedly connected: the 50th anniversary of “The Power Broker," Robert Caro’s epic biography of urban planner Robert Moses, and Kamala Harris’s speech on the economy in Pittsburgh. WorkExclusive: Zap Energy shows off its new fusion power prototype, Century | TechCrunch“Fusion needs to compete with other ways of making electricity and heat. If fusion power plants cost a lot more than other ways of making electricity, there’s not going to be many of them. There may be one that we take our kids to and show on a school field trip, and that’s it,” Conway said. “The economics of these things is going to really matter.” WorkWith Medicare, Harris Sees a Potential Last-Minute Appeal to VotersMs. Harris’s proposal came as more Americans have become familiar with the painstaking, life-altering work of tending to their older relatives. The number of Americans who will need home care is expected to continue growing substantially, with the first baby boomers entering retirement by the thousands every day. WorkDonald L. Barlett, 88, Dies; Prize Winning Reporter Bared CorruptionMr. Barlett and Mr. Steele’s multipart series on the middle class, in 1991, attributed its shrinking to a widening gulf in income between the top and bottom wage earners and changes in federal tax law that favored the wealthy. It won several awards and was expanded into a book, “America: What Went Wrong?” (1992), which sat atop the New York Times best-seller list for weeks. WorkWorkThe Boeing machinist strike is nearing its fourth week. Where do things stand?For every day that its assembly lines are shut down, Bank of America (BAC) analyst Ron Epstein told Quartz that the company is likely losing $50 million in cash a day, money it needs. Its investment-grade credit rating is hanging on by a thread; several ratings agencies putting the planemaker on watch for a cut to junk-bond territory. Should that happen, it would make Boeing’s problems much more expensive to fix because its borrowing costs would jump. WorkOpinion | The Education Crisis Neither Candidate Will AddressThe downward trend for America’s schools started about a decade ago, so the pandemic destabilized an already weakened structure. Then the Covid shutdowns were like “this comet that hit our education system,” said Michael Petrilli, the president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Instead of being honest about the scope of the problems kids are facing, he said, “I think it’s clear that most of our schools have decided that that’s just the way it’s going to be, that this generation of kids is not going to catch up.” Work5 Big reasons to attend Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunchNo matter where you are in your startup journey or professional career, the insights from industry leaders, the meaningful connections made through extensive networking, and the inspiration drawn from engaging discussions are invaluable. Don’t miss the chance to experience all of this at Disrupt 2024, happening October 28-30 at Moscone West in San Francisco. WorkWorkWorkDid that startup founder really work through his wedding? | TechCrunchAmanda Silberling is a senior writer at TechCrunch covering the intersection of technology and culture. She has also written for publications like Polygon, MTV, the Kenyon Review, NPR, and Business Insider. She is the co-host of Wow If True, a podcast about internet culture, with science fiction author Isabel J. Kim. Prior to joining TechCrunch, she worked as a grassroots organizer, museum educator, and film festival coordinator. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and served as a Princeton in Asia Fellow in Laos. WorkAfter Floods, Soaring Insurance Rates Become a Hot Election IssueThe contest has typically been treated as a down-ballot afterthought involving little-known candidates, with hundreds of thousands of voters leaving their ballots blank. But as housing and insurance costs have skyrocketed, particularly in areas experiencing whiplash from climate change and extreme weather, these races are becoming proxies for public frustration over pocketbook anxieties. WorkPedro Snchez unveils plans to help migrants settle in SpainHis stance appears to have shifted since then, although he said on Wednesday he would ask the European Commission to advance the implementation of its recently approved pact on migration - widely criticised by rights groups who say it will increase suffering - in order to better share the distribution of migrants and asylum seekers. WorkPalantir now owns nearly 9% of EV startup Faraday Future -- here's whyFaraday Future made that first payment in stock before it performed a 1-for-40 reverse stock split on August 16, meaning Palantir initially didn't own all that much of the startup. But the second payment came after the split, giving it far more shares and, therefore, a nearly 9% ownership stake. WorkThe Internet Archive taken down by DDoS attacksThis isn't the first time the archive has been targeted by DDoS attacks, but this week's attacks are the latest in a string of bad news for the Internet Archive. The platform has been fighting a legal battle over ebook copyrights and recently lost its appeal in the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. WorkPrime Day gaming deals for 2024: Save big on the PS5, headsets, mice, board games and morePrince of Persia: The Lost Crown for $20 ($30 off): Its story isn’t much, and it doesn’t veer too far outside the usual Metroidvania lines, but The Lost Crown should be a safe bet for most people looking for a tight-playing action-platformer. This discount marks a new low for the Xbox copy of the game, though the PS5 and Switch versions appear to be sold out. WorkBose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for a record low $199 for Prime DayIf you're already set with over-ear headphones, you might be more interested in the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. Those are on sale for $229, almost a quarter off the usual retail price. This set has the same blend of spatial audio and noise canceling as the Ultra model, but in earbud form. We found the Immersive Audio mode was a big battery drain, but otherwise these Bose earbuds are a stellar choice for in-ear headphones. WorkWorkThe Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 technical alpha happens this monthThe image below includes Microsoft’s minimum, recommended and ideal PC specs. Your PC should at least reach the minimum requirements for a chance of selection. Spots are also limited, so not everyone who signs up will be selected. Microsoft says that all who sign up must run a DxDiag test and provide their PC specs. Selected participants will be informed of the test dates via email, and access should be limited to two or three days. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkHow to watch Tesla's robotaxi eventWired notes that the company doesn’t have an autonomous permit in California and reportedly hasn’t contacted the state’s AV regulators about testing. Waymo, Zoox, the beleaguered Cruise and Apple (no longer in the self-driving car business) have logged thousands of miles testing their self-driving vehicles in the Golden State. Waymo is the only company in the US currently operating robotaxis commercially. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise | Privacy PolicyUnsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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