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A Yango Deli delivery driver collects a test delivery prior to the opening of their new store in London, Britain, October 6, 2021. Picture taken October 6, 2021. REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register March 31 (Reuters) – Russian internet giant Yandex (YNDX.O) is gradually winding down the Paris operations of its e-grocery service Yango Deli, a spokesperson said on Thursday, citing poor performance and hinting that an exit from the London… Source link

Russia’s internet giant Yandex has told investors it’s exploring “strategic options” for its media products — including a potential sale of its news aggregator, Yandex News, and a user-generated content recommendation and blogging “infotainment” platform, called Zen. The disclosure confirms our reporting earlier this week — when sources told us Yandex is in discussions to sell Yandex News and Zen. Our sources suggested the move is linked to the risks posed by tighter… Source link

Russia’s internet giant Yandex has told investors it’s exploring “strategic options” for its media products — including a potential sale of its news aggregator, Yandex News, and a user-generated content recommendation and blogging “infotainment” platform, called Zen. The disclosure confirms our reporting earlier this week — when sources told us Yandex is in discussions to sell Yandex News and Zen. Our sources suggested the move is linked to the risks posed by tighter regulations on freedom… Source link

As the West rolls out more sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine, another consumer favorite joins the list: Big Macs. McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) said Tuesday the U.S.-based fast-food giant will temporarily close all restaurants in the country and pause operations in its Russian market, heeding to growing criticism over its silence on the conflict even as other multinational companies have severed ties with the nation. “We serve millions of Russian customers each day who count on… Source link

Michele Tafoya wrapped up her career as an NFL sideline reporter with Sunday’s Super Bowl, saying goodbye after 327 games. We’ve known for a month that Tafoya was leaving, but we didn’t know what she’d be doing next. The only hint she’d given is that she was leaving sports altogether for a totally different gig. On Monday we found out what that gig would be. In an interview with The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch, Tafoya announced that she’s entering politics, and will be co-charing the campaign… Source link

Is Sunday’s Super Bowl the final time we’ll see Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth in a broadcast booth together? It sure sounds like it from Michaels’ pregame introduction. The veteran play-by-play man introduced his longtime broadcast partner for “one final time” to start NBC’s coverage of the Super Bowl on Sunday, adding fuel to the speculation that he’ll leave the network this offseason. “The Bengals … get to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1988 when this man — come sliding in… Source link

Dec 2 (Reuters) – Timnit Gebru, the computer scientist whose disputed exit from Google’s (GOOGL.O) artificial intelligence research team prompted debate across the tech industry about diversity and censorship, said on Thursday she has launched a small lab to continue her work freely. The Distributed AI Research Institute has raised $3.7 million from foundations and aims to critically study services from big tech companies as well as propose AI-based solutions to issues such as food insecurity… Source link

by Jing Xuan Teng US internet services company Yahoo said on Tuesday it has pulled out of mainland China, becoming the latest tech firm to withdraw as a crackdown by Beijing on the industry gathers pace. The move comes just days after American gaming giant Epic said it will shut its popular game “Fortnite” following the imposition of strict curbs on the world’s biggest gaming market. Yahoo. Photo: Pixabay. Beijing has embarked on a wide-ranging regulatory clampdown on a… Source link

  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are once again expanding their business and media empire — over one year after exiting the royal family. Riding the momentum from the couple’s blockbuster televised interview, Prince Harry confirmed that he’ll be publishing a memoir with Penguin Random House, set for a 2022 release date.  This week, Page Six reported that Harry is set to make at least $20 million upfront from the deal, although the royal said on Monday that he would be donating all proceeds… Source link

A man was hospitalized after jumping out of a plane at LAX on Friday night, officials said. The passenger got out of his seat and pounded the cockpit doors before jumping, ABC 7 reported. Authorities are now investigating the man’s motive, according to CNN. See more stories on Insider’s business page. A passenger forced open the emergency exit door of a plane and jumped out while it was taxiing away from the gate area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Friday night, ABC 7… Source link