The Women’s Tennis Association announced Wednesday that it is suspending all of its tournaments in China due to the Chinese government’s alleged inaction regarding Peng Shuai’s accusation of sexual assault and continuing questions about her safety, wellbeing and freedom. In a statement, WTA CEO Steve Simon explained the decision to immediately suspend tournaments in China. Unfortunately, the leadership in China has not addressed this very serious issue in any credible way. While we now know… Source link
Read More »Tesla is ‘probably 8-10 years ahead in battery technology’ compared to competitors
Just like a smart investor (this is Yahoo Finance after all), entertainer Jay Leno has learned to diversify his skillset. Comedian, talk and game show host (the all-new You Bet Your Life), as well as car collector and host of his own car show, Jay Leno’s Garage, fill out his resume. His adventures in car collecting and “wrenching” on his own car creations are the envy of auto enthusiasts and fans around the world. His collection stands at around 180 vehicles and 160 motorcycles, all… Source link
Read More »26 cheap stocks to buy now that Omicron has hammered markets: Wells Fargo
It could be time to do some holiday shopping not at the malls but in the bruised stock market, opines Wells Fargo’s senior equity analyst Chris Harvey. “It might be a little early to buy the stock market, but perhaps a few “Black Friday discounts” are ready for the shopping cart,” said Harvey in a research note titled “Holiday Sale!” Wednesday. Harvey lists 26 stocks (see list below) as potential buys right now, headlined by American Express, Ralph Lauren, Expedia, Hyatt Hotels and… Source link
Read More »Google bans political ads ahead of elections in the Philippines
The company said on Wednesday that it will stop ads running “during an election campaign period or a silence period” in the run-up to the vote. Google considers election ads as any paid posts that “either promote or oppose a political party or the candidacy of a person or party” running for public office. The ban will run from February 8 up to election day on May 9, when President Rodrigo Duterte will run for election to the senate as he completes his six-year term. He is barred from seeking… Source link
Read More »Google Nest Cam With Floodlight (Wired) Review
If nighttime disturbances outside your home leave you anxious, a floodlight and/or security camera can help bring you peace of mind. The $279.99 Google Nest Cam With Floodlight (Wired) is a weatherproof, Wi-Fi-enabled security camera that lights up an area and records HD video when it detects motion. It produced excellent 1080p video in testing and its LEDs responded quickly to motion triggers and Google Assistant voice commands. However, it’s one of the more expensive smart floodlight… Source link
Read More »LeBron James’ absence gives Anthony Davis chance to lead
SACRAMENTO — The Los Angeles Lakers were hit with an unexpected blow when superstar LeBron James entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Tuesday morning, but the franchise’s other superstar has been preparing for the day he’ll have to fully take over the locker room. After the Lakers took care of the Sacramento Kings with the assistance of a 67-33 second-half trouncing en route to a 117-92 victory Tuesday, Anthony Davis spoke to Yahoo Sports on his evolution as a leader and what… Source link
Read More »2021 was the year of the metaverse, but it’ll be years before it’s a reality
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces the company’s future plans for the metaverse during the company’s Connect keynote. (Image: Facebook) This article was first featured in Yahoo Finance Tech, a weekly newsletter highlighting our original content on the industry. Get it sent directly to your inbox every Wednesday by 4 p.m. ET. Subscribe Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Big Tech wants to sell you on the metaverse, but don’t hold your breath If there’s one buzzword the tech world couldn’t stop… Source link
Read More »Google announces grab bag of new Android features for the end of 2021
Google has a bevy of new features coming soon to Android, including new widgets for YouTube Music, Google Play Books, and Google Photos; new Android Auto features; and updates for Google Assistant and Google Photos. The company detailed the new features in a blog post. The biggest car-based addition is that from today Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S21 owners will be able to use their phones as a car key with “compatible BMW vehicles” in select countries. Google announced it… Source link
Read More »Meet fashion police who enforce uniform dress codes
About an hour before kickoff of a Los Angeles Rams game five years ago, Mike Karney braced for an uncomfortable conversation. It was Karney’s job to warn a Rams defensive back that the NFL didn’t approve of the trendy Kanye West-designed cleats the defender was wearing. “You need to take those off,” Karney gently told the player, gesturing at the pair of newly released Yeezys on his feet. The NFL at the time banned players from wearing the cleats because their marled colorways and… Source link
Read More »Final bowl projections of 2021
A wild final week of the season gave us more bowl-eligible teams than bowl spots. With teams like North Texas and LSU pulling upsets, 83 teams finished the season at 6-6 or better. There are 82 bowl spots, so someone is going to get left out. Who will it be? There are a couple candidates. The first is a team from the MAC like Ball State or Miami (Ohio). They finished 6-6 and the MAC has had teams left out from bowls before when there are more eligible teams than spots. The other is Liberty…. Source link
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