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World: Businessinsider.com All : [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 13 oktober 2023 13:20:00)
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Vomit fees are being added to some restaurant brunch bills. Be careful with those bottomless mimosas!
The stakes are getting higher for Sunday brunch restaurants in the Bay Area as bottomless mimosas come with the threat of a cleanup fee. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:03:01 +0000
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Meta made its Llama 2 AI model open-source because 'Zuck has balls,' a former top Facebook engineer says
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took a big risk by making its powerful AI model Llama 2 mostly open source, according to Replit CEO Amjad Masad. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:00:01 +0000
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Cricket-mad India is hosting the World Cup – and tickets are reselling at astronomical prices
A former derivatives trader told Bloomberg he'd resold his seat for Saturday's clash between India and Pakistan at 780% above its original value. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:41:14 +0000
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Microsoft is set to buy Activision Blizzard in a $69 billion deal
Microsoft has received final approval from the UK's CMA to complete the blockbuster acquisition, bringing the dramatic regulatory battle to an end. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:12:28 +0000
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Israel's demand for 1.1 million people to evacuate northern Gaza in 24 hours is 'impossible' without devastating consequences, UN says
A mass exodus of people from northern Gaza in 24 hours would have "devastating human consequences," UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told Axios. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:37:52 +0000
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Israel has given a 24-hour deadline for everyone — more than 1.1 million people — to get out of northern Gaza, UN says
The UN asked for the order to be rescinded, saying it could "transform what is already a tragedy into a calamitous situation," per its spokesperson. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:50:45 +0000
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Harvard is temporarily closing off its historic center to visitors at night, as backlash continues to roil against students blaming Israel for Hamas' attacks
A truck was spotted being driven through campus on Wednesday featuring a digital billboard claiming to show faces and names of students associated with the letter. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:44:02 +0000
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Jeff Bezos just added yet another property to his 'Billionaire Bunker' collection after snapping up a 7-bedroom mansion for $79 million: report
Bezos' latest purchase in the exclusive neighborhood is next to another property he had purchased this summer for $68 million. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:36:07 +0000
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We've been posting our way through the Israel-Hamas war. But should we be?
Social media is full of hot takes and misinformation on the Israel-Hamas war. Experts say the platforms lend themselves to "dumbing down" the conflict. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:05:01 +0000
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Israel's air force said it's bombed the Gaza Strip 6,000 times and will 'continue to attack forcefully and relentlessly'
Around 1,500 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's counterattack, while 6,200 more were injured, per the Palestinian Health Ministry. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 03:29:38 +0000
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Why Harvard shouldn't cave to CEOs and share the names of students who signed a letter blaming Israel for Hamas attacks
Universities have long been hotbeds for contrarian thought and have a responsibility to cultivate — not smother — debate, free speech experts said. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 03:05:06 +0000
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Sam Bankman-Fried's defense lawyer gave a snooze-worthy cross-examination of key witness Caroline Ellison in criminal trial
Attorney Mark Cohen, representing Sam Bankman-Fried, skipped from topic to topic during his repetitive cross-examination of Caroline Ellison. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:44:05 +0000
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Rep. Steve Scalise unexpectedly withdraws from House Speaker race
Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was nominated for the House Speaker role on Wednesday by Republican lawmakers. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:19:01 +0000
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A 21-year-old won $40,000 for using AI to read the first word on a 2,000-year-old papyrus scroll buried by Mount Vesuvius
A 21-year-old undergrad won $40,000 as part of the Vesuvius Challenge by reading the first word in the Herculaneum scrolls using machine learning. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:24 +0000
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EXCLUSIVE: Listen to 1-hour all-hands Alameda Research meeting where Caroline Ellison admitted the crypto firm took FTX customer money
In a leaked audio recording partially played for jurors at Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial, Ellison said Alameda would shut down. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:55:59 +0000
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World: Newswise.com_Business: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 13 oktober 2023 17:47:17)
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RUDN Economist Developed a Modern Typology of Innovation Research
The RUDN University economist has developed a new typology of theoretical approaches to innovations study. It expands theoretical knowledge in this field of science. Based on the new typology, the scientists named the most promising areas for further research on innovation. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:05:58 EST
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The advantage of digital-native brands setting up physical brand stores--and the challenge of preventing sales losses in existing channels
Researchers from Erasmus School of Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, KU Leuven, Universitat zu Lubeck, Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel, and FoodLabs published a new Journal of Marketing article that investigates the multichannel impact of brand stores by digital-native FMCG brands. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:05:58 EST
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Advertising rental housing in Spanish puts off many potential renters
Publishing an ad for an apartment or rental home in Spanish may seem like it would broaden the pool of potential renters, but new research shows it can harm rental-seekers' perception of the property and its neighborhood.Finding a new apartment or home to rent can be nerve-wracking and tedious. It is increasingly digital and there are thousands of websites and Facebook groups for prospective renters to peruse. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:05:50 EST
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American Society of Anesthesiologists Announces New Industry Supporter Pacira BioSciences, Inc.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCRX) has joined ASA's Industry Supporter Program to support the Society's more than 56,000 physician anesthesiologist members to improve patient care and reduce reliance on opioids for the treatment of postsurgical or chronic pain. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:05:38 EST
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Is Less More? Or Is Less Sometimes Less? Examining the Consumer Trend Toward Minimalist Packaging in Consumable Products
Researchers from Texas Christian University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and University of Georgia published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines the consumer trend towards minimalist packaging in consumable products. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:40:24 EST
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CSEP and ACSM Reach Historic Partnership
Indianapolis, IN, October 11, 2023 - Two of the world leaders in exercise science, sports medicine and personal training have established a new collaborative partnership. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:05:00 EST
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FDA Establishes New Medical Device Category: FDA Authorization Now Required to Market UV Robots to Healthcare Facilities
The FDA has announced a new medical device product classification "whole room microbial reduction device" which establishes FDA regulation of UV robots intended to reduce the number of pathogens in unoccupied patient rooms, operating rooms and other areas in healthcare facilities where non-critical medical devices are present. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:00:03 EST
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Michigan Ross Professor Explores Warning Signs in Banking Industry
Banks reporting high profits in good times could be taking greater risks with their portfolios that lead to bigger trouble in a future downturn, according to a study co-authored by Amiyatosh Purnanandam, professor of finance at the Ross School of Business. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:05:27 EST
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Prescription opioid companies increased marketing after Purdue Pharma lawsuit, UW study shows
Public scrutiny of Purdue Pharma's role in the opioid crisis increased sharply in the years after the state of Kentucky filed a lawsuit against the company. New research from David Tan, University of Washington associate professor of management, examines the ensuing behavior of competing prescription opioid companies. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:05:39 EST
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Potential Recession and Job Security Worries Are Keeping Americans Up at Night, Survey Shows
Nearly 7 in 10 U.S. adults report they have lost sleep due to worries about a recession or job security, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:05:39 EST
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When Rentals Go Wrong: Study Explores Sharing Economy and Ways to Boost Good Customer Behavior
The study is based on an extensive investigation of Rent the Runway and data from nearly 2,000 social media posts, 1,168 news media articles, Rent the Runway marketing materials, and interviews with bloggers and consumers. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:05:30 EST
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GW Expert Available: Developing Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Among Indigenous Communities in the United States
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:05:19 EST
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Sam Bankman-Fried trial shines light on the rise and fall of cryptocurrency and concerns about its use in white-collar crime
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is underway in New York. Some are calling his crimes one of the biggest financial frauds in decades. The 31-year-old former crypto mogul is charged with orchestrating a conspiracy to use $10 billion that FTX's customers had entrusted to him for venture capital investments, political donations and luxury real estate purchases. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:05:45 EST
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How much are you willing to pay for a product or service? It depends on your other options and the given context
Researchers from Concordia University and Northwestern University published a new Journal of Marketing study that presents the Comparative Method of Valuation as a more accurate way to measure customers' willingness to pay for a product or service. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:05:16 EST
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UAlbany Chemist Receives $1 Million in Federal Support to Commercialize Forensic Investigation Tool
The funding will be used to advance a novel technology, which combines Raman spectroscopy and machine learning to identify body fluid traces at crime scenes. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:55:49 EST
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Mount Sinai Launches Discovery and Innovation Center in Midtown West
Today, the Mount Sinai Health System, New York City's largest academic medical system, announced the opening of its new Discovery and Innovation Center with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. This state-of-the-art research lab will expand research capabilities in collaboration with clinical neuroscience and neurosurgery centers of excellence at Mount Sinai West. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:05:34 EST
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Stop the digital criminals with basic cyber hygiene practices
Amid an escalating global cybercrime bill - now estimated at US$ 8 trillion a year - cybersecurity experts are calling for a new, more transparent, and collective approach to address cyberattacks. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:05:55 EST
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Tips for setting, reaching financial goals
Everyone has financial dreams for the future -- from buying a home or taking a luxury vacation to paying for a child's college education -- but fulfilling those dreams takes money. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:05:24 EST
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Fair and sustainable futures beyond mining
Mining brings huge social and environmental change to communities: landscapes, livelihoods and the social fabric evolve alongside the industry. But what happens when the mines close? What problems face communities that lose their main employer and the very core of their identity and social networks? Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:05:59 EST
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UMD Smith Ramping up MSIS Student-Company Engagement to Spur Technology-Based Business Solutions
The Robert H. Smith School of Business has launched a push to engage companies with its information systems graduate students to spur technology-based business solutions Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:05:42 EST
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SAFER Act would be 'game changer' for NY cannabis farmers, businesses
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:05:25 EST
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Maritel Dasco Named the Chief Financial Officer of ADLM
The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) is pleased to announce that Maritel Dasco assumed the position of chief financial officer (CFO) for the association on September 25. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:45:25 EST
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Wall Street Journal Ranks CSUF No. 7 'Best Value' College in the U.S.
As the cost of attendance and employment opportunities become increasingly critical factors for future students, Cal State Fullerton tops a new ranking of best value colleges that graduate students with low debt and strong employment prospects. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:05:47 EST
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Canisius University's Wehle School of Business Earns High Marks from US News
The Richard J. Wehle School of Business at Canisius University earned high marks on the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings for "Best Undergraduate Business Programs." Among the more than 500 business programs in the country, the university's Finance and Accounting programs received numerous accolades. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:05:07 EST
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Gamers help highlight disparities in algorithm data
Gamers from around the world may have differing opinions, but this diversity of thought makes for better algorithms that help audiences everywhere pick the right games, according to new research from Cornell, Xbox and Microsoft Research. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:05:48 EST
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