Legendary games, immersive interactive entertainment and publishing expertise accelerate growth in Microsoft’s Gaming business across mobile, PC, console and cloud. REDMOND, Wash.and Santa Monica, Calif.– Jan.18, 2022 – With three billion people actively playing games today, and fueled by a new generation steeped in the joys of interactive entertainment, gaming […]
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Aldi opens its first till-free supermarket
Aldi has opened its first checkout-free supermarket where people can shop without having to scan a product. The grocer is operating a “trial” store in Greenwich, London, which allows customers to complete their shop and pay without going to a till. Instead, customers can download the Aldi Shop&Go app, and […]
FAA clears some commercial planes for low-visibility landings after warning 5G could interfere with instruments
Washington (CNN Business) Executives from the largest US airlines asked the Biden administration for “immediate intervention” in the planned rollout of 5G technology near major airports on Wednesday, warning of dire consequences for transportation and the economy. The representatives of 10 carriers asked the administration in a letter obtained by […]
Should the government control the price of food and gas?
London (CNN Business) People are paying a lot more for food, gas, cars and services, and inflation isn’t over yet as the pandemic continues to distort the economy.So should governments consider setting the price of essential goods? It’s been done before, typically during times of crisis, but for most mainstream […]
The majority of PPP loans went to business owners and high-earning households, a new study shows
$510 billion in loans were extended by the Payroll Protection Program in 2020.Business owners and stakeholders were the main beneficiaries of these loans, according to a new study.As a result, only 2% of those loans flowed to low-earning households, economists concluded.The Payroll Protection Program was launched in April 2020 and […]
Aldi opens its first till-free supermarket – BBC News
Aldi opens its first till-free supermarket Published 1 day ago comments Comments Image source, Aldi Aldi has opened its first checkout-free supermarket where people can shop without having to scan a product. The grocer is operating a “trial” store in Greenwich, London, which allows customers to complete their shop and […]
Grandstanding fears as Norwegian mass killer seeks parole – ABC News
Grandstanding fears as Norwegian mass killer seeks parole Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik goes to court Tuesday, after 10 years behind bars, claiming he is no longer a danger to society and attempting to get an early release from his 21-year sentence By MARK LEWIS Associated Press January 17, […]
Microsoft to Buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 Billion – Variety
Microsoft announced a deal to buy video-game player Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion in cash.If it goes through, it would be Microsoft’s biggest-ever acquisition — and by far the biggest deal ever in the video game biz. Activision Blizzard’s lineup of games includes “Call of Duty,” “Candy Crush,” “Warcraft,” “Diablo,” […]
Grandstanding fears as Norwegian mass killer seeks parole
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik goes to court, Tuesday, after 10 years behind bars, claiming he is no longer a danger to society and attempting to get an early release from his 21-year sentence. The far right terrorist has shown no remorse since slaying 77 […]
Essential California: Rail thefts leave L.A. train tracks littered with packages – Los Angeles Times
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter .It’s Monday, Jan.17 — Martin Luther King Jr.Day.I’m Elvia Limón, filling in for Justin Ray. When railroads opened up in the West in the 19th century, they transported everything from people to supplies — transforming them into tempting targets for bandits. […]