Since peaking at $5 per gallon in June, gasoline prices have gone President Biden’s way. The sharp price drop since then, to around $3.80 per gallon, has neutralized what was looking like a catastrophic liability for Biden and his incumbent Democrats. Yet Biden’s party seems set to lose control of Congress in the Nov. 8 midterm elections anyway. The Supreme Court’s gutting of the Roe v. Wade abortion protections in June was supposed to be a game-changer for Democrats that would boost… Source link
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Lawsuit claims Google knew its ‘Incognito mode’ doesn’t protect users’ privacy
Comment on this story Comment Hi all, Gerrit De Vynck here. I’m a tech reporter for The Post out in San Francisco. You can follow me on Twitter at @GerritD. Lawsuit challenges Google’s claim that its ‘Incognito mode’ protects users’ privacy It can be hard to keep track of all the lawsuits against Google. The Department of Justice filed one in 2020 and might have another one coming soon. Texas has at least two. Arizona recently settled theirs with the search giant for $85 million. And
Read More »India orders Google to allow third-party payments, slaps another fine
NEW DELHI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google should not restrict app developers from using third-party billing or payment processing services in India, the country’s antitrust body said on Tuesday, as it fined the U.S. giant $113 million for anti-competitive practices. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said Google (GOOGL.O) used its “dominant position” to force app developers to use its in-app payment system, noting the sale of in-app digital goods is a key means for developers… Source link
Read More »‘The worst human being I’ve ever profiled was Roy Cohn’
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is on trial for sex crimes this week in Los Angeles. The 70-year-old is already serving a 23-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of rape in New York, and reportedly at least 100 women have accused him of rape or sexual assault. On a recent episode of “Influencers with Andy Serwer,” the New Yorker staff writer Ken Auletta compared Weinstein to another “evil” yet talented person he profiled — the late Roy Cohn, a key figure during the Red… Source link
Read More »‘The worst human being I’ve ever profiled was Roy Cohn’
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is on trial for sex crimes this week in Los Angeles. The 70-year-old is already serving a 23-year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of rape in New York, and reportedly at least 100 women have accused him of rape or sexual assault. On a recent episode of “Influencers with Andy Serwer,” the New Yorker staff writer Ken Auletta compared Weinstein to another “evil” yet talented person he profiled — the late Roy Cohn, a key figure during the Red… Source link
Read More »Automaker reports strong Q3 profit, reaffirms guidance in ‘major step’ for Detroit stalwart
General Motors (GM) reported profit jumped in the third quarter, driven by record revenue and robust demand. For the quarter, GM reported revenue of $41.89 billion, just slightly below analyst expectations of $42.37 billion, but still a record amount for the automaker. GM’s adjusted third quarter EPS came in at $2.25, well ahead of expectations of $1.89, with adjusted net income jumping nearly 50% to $4.3 billion. What has surprised some on the Street is GM reaffirming its full-year EBIT… Source link
Read More »Yandex N : Introduces a Lineup of Smart TVs With Alice
Yandex Introduces a Lineup of Smart TVs With Alice You can control the devices with your voice using a TV remote or a Yandex Station Internet, 25 October 2022. Yandex has introduced its first Smart TV with Alice. The device includes a voice assistant and supports 4K Ultra HD resolution. Users have access to a huge selection of movies and shows from various streaming platforms, videos from the web, and TV channels. … Source link
Read More »Gus Edwards headlines Week 8 adds
Another week, another messy bye situation. Fantasy managers will be without their Chiefs and Chargers in Week 8, which of course is not ideal. Additionally, we have to fret about the possibility that the approaching NFL trade deadline will make a mess of our plans. In all likelihood, your teams can use a talent boost from the waiver wire. Below you’ll find a collection of approved pickups, all available in at least 50 percent of Yahoo leagues and approved for use. Running backs on the… Source link
Read More »India fines Google $113 million, orders to permit third-party payments in Play Store • TechCrunch
India’s antitrust watchdog has hit Google with a $113 million fine for abusing the dominant position of its Google Play Store and ordered the firm to allow app developers to use third-party payments processing services for in-app purchases or for purchasing apps, the second such penalty on the Android-maker in just as many weeks in its largest market by users. The Competition Commission of India, which opened the probe into Google in late 2020, said mandating developers to use… Source link
Read More »Stock futures mixed as huge earnings day kicks off
U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday morning ahead of corporate earnings from some of the market’s biggest players. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) inched higher 0.2% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) ticked down by 0.1%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) up by 0.6%. Stocks gained on Monday, as the major indices rallied ahead of a slew of third-quarter earnings this week. Coca-Cola (KO) posted earnings before the bell on Tuesday. The Atlanta-based company raised its full-year outlook… Source link
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