Friday, December 31, 2021

Chinese tech stocks are climbing on the last day of the year. But 2021 has been a bloodbath

Chinese tech stocks got a big boost in Hong Kong on the last day of the year, but it's far from enough to make up for what has been a historically tumultuous time for the sector.


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Sirisha Bandla, India-born woman and Virgin Galactic executive, flies into space with Richard Branson

Indians on Twitter — from top politicians to business executives — are celebrating one of the women who flew to the edge of space along with Richard Branson.


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Thursday, December 30, 2021

Tesla recalls 475,000 vehicles due to camera and frunk issues

Over 475,000 Tesla Inc (TSLA) cars have been recalled due to technical defects that may increase the risk of accidents. Two separate recalls are in place, one regarding the rear-view camera in the Tesla Model 3 and the other involves the frunk, or front trunk, latches in the Model S.


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Jury in Elizabeth Holmes trial fails to reach a verdict for second straight week

The high-profile criminal fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will officially resume in 2022.


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So You Admitted To Storming The Capitol. Now What?

Judges are figuring out in real time what the consequences should be for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6.


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China's Xi'an lockdown hits some of the world's largest chipmakers

Two of the world's biggest chipmakers are warning that Covid-19 outbreaks and stringent lockdowns in a major Chinese industrial hub are hampering their operations.


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Fortnite is down, leaving players unable to log in

Fortnite players have been unable to log into the wildly successful battle royale game for hours.


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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

TikTok sued by content moderator who claims she developed PTSD from reviewing disturbing content

A content moderator for TikTok is suing the social media platform after she says she developed psychological trauma as a result of her job, which she alleges required her to review videos featuring graphic violence, conspiracy theories and other disturbing imagery.


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“My Human Rights Are Being Violated”: Fighting A Family Guardianship

People with disabilities often must speak up for “dignity of risk”: the right to make choices freely, good and bad. This is Marie's story.


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8 Important Findings from BuzzFeed News’ Investigation into Guardianships

Guardians who follow the rules can be very helpful for people with disabilities. But some people under guardianship have been abused, neglected, and killed.


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How John Madden became the biggest name in video games

John Madden, for the former Hall of Fame NFL coach, has died. But his name lives on in one of the world's most popular video games.


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Waymo will partner with China's Geely to develop electric robotaxis

Waymo, the self-driving arm of Google's parent company Alphabet, and Chinese carmaker Geely have partnered to build electric, fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicles to be used across the united States.


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Harry Reid, The Former Senator Synonymous With Nevada Politics, Has Died At 82

Reid spent more than 30 years in Congress, and the international airport in Las Vegas was officially renamed after him this month.


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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Alphabet CEO Pichai can be questioned in privacy lawsuit, judge rules

Plaintiffs who accused Alphabet Inc's Google of unlawfully tracking their internet use while on "Incognito" browsing mode can question Chief Executive Sundar Pichai for up to two hours, a California federal judge has ruled.


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