With a likely increase in playing time, T.J. McConnell is a player to watch on Friday night. Friday will be busy with nine games scheduled to be played across the NBA. The Pacers, who are set to be without Tyrese Haliburton (knee) for at least the next two weeks, will be in action against the Hawks. The Thunder will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set when they take on the Bulls, who are coming off a loss to the shorthanded Wizards on Wednesday. One of the marquee matchups of… Source link
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US Army rolls out Google collaboration suite to 180,000-plus personnel
McLEAN, Va. — The U.S. Army has provided Google Workspace, the search-and-software giant’s collaboration suite, to more than 180,000 personnel in the wake of email licensing shortfalls and other information-technology dilemmas. The tally, only expected to grow, comes about six months after the service started quietly testing the constellation of digital tools with a select group and three months after it began publicly rolling it out to troops. Army Undersecretary Gabe Camarillo on Jan. 12… Source link
Read More »Google, Bain & Company make Glassdoor Best Places to Work since 2009
For the last 15 years, Glassdoor has recognized the best places to work in the U.S. and four other countries with its annual Employees’ Choice Awards. And since the awards began in 2009, only two companies have made the cut every year: Bain & Company and Google. This year, Bain & Company ranked third on the Best Places to Work list, behind Gainsight and Box. The management consulting firm also ranked 3rd in 2022 after snagging the no. 1 spot in 2021. Google ranked eighth on this year’s list,… Source link
Read More »Yellen warns of ‘irreparable harm’ if debt ceiling not raised in letter to Congress
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the formal debt limit is set to be reached next week in a letter to Congress Friday and pushed lawmakers to increase or suspend the limit in a “timely manner” to avoid far-reaching economic damage. “Failure to meet the government’s obligations would cause irreparable harm to the U.S. economy, the livelihoods of all Americans, and global financial stability,” Yellen wrote. The long-awaited milestone, after which the U.S. borrowing authority of… Source link
Read More »Big Bang Theory ‘s Melissa Rauch says she lost a job after director saw her hands: ‘Jesus Christ!’
The Big Bang Theory star Melissa Rauch revealed that a commercial director once gave her back-handed feedback when she was an aspiring actress. Appearing on Friday’s episode of The View to promote her new Night Court sequel series, the 42-year-old recalled a filmmaker shaming her hands during an audition, which cost her a job in an ad for a restaurant. “When I was first auditioning and going out for commercials, my hands really stood in the way. I sort of have Hobbit hands…. especially when… Source link
Read More »Google Says Antitrust Penalty A Strike Blow At Digital Adoption In India
Apple and Google Facing Real Competiive Pressure in 2023
This year, Apple and Google will both face their first real tests in a very long time. Apple could finally open its walled garden, potentially disrupting the App Store juggernaut. The rise of ChatGPT threatens Google’s stranglehold over search — and its ad business. … Source link
Read More »Messi-tied clothing stock jumps more than 200% after IPO
Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi’s clothing brand The Messi Store made its U.S. market debut on Friday, with the stock jumping more than 200% before falling back below its initial price by the market close. MGO Global Inc. (MGOL), the operator of The Messi Store, Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi’s clothing brand, sold just 1.5 million shares to the public, though trading was halted multiple times during the morning session as investors flocked to Messi’s brand. The company opened… Source link
Read More »Messi-tied clothing stock jumps more than 200% after IPO
Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi’s clothing brand The Messi Store made its U.S. market debut on Friday, with the stock jumping more than 200%. MGO Global Inc. (MGOL), the operator of The Messi Store, Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi’s clothing brand, sold just 1.5 million shares to the public, though trading was halted multiple times during the morning session as investors flocked to Messi’s brand. The company opened trading on Friday in a $7.5 million initial public offering… Source link
Read More »Lisa Marie Presley’s death prompts emotional tribute from ex-husband Nicolas Cage
Lisa Marie Presley and Nicolas Cage in the early 2000s. (Photo: FilmMagic) Nicolas Cage issued an emotional statement after ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley‘s death calling the news “devastating.” Lisa Marie, the only child of icon Elvis Presley, passed away on Thursday hours after suffering cardiac arrest. “Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken,” Cage tells Yahoo Entertainment. “I find some solace believing she is reunited with her son… Source link
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