Vlada Von Shats is the co-owner of Russian Samovar, a restaurant in New York.Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Von Shats said there’s been harassment of workers both in person and online.This is her story, as told to writer Jenny Powers.Sign up for our weekday newsletter, packed with original analysis, news, […]
The ransomware wars: Here’s how much cash the top gangs reel in
The same week in late February that Russian troops rolled into Ukraine , one of the world’s most potent Kremlin-aligned hacking gangs threatened to attack the U.S.and NATO allies.The so-called Conti group, notorious for its use of ransomware to extort millions from hospitals and emergency services, now threatened to target […]
IRS Is Trying to Hire, Competes With Target and McDonalds for Workers
The IRS wants to hire 10,000 workers as businesses around the country try to staff up.The Wall Street Journal reports that the agency is competing with firms like Target and McDonald’s.The IRS has been dealing with chronic understaffing and underfunding, leading to a backlog of returns.Sign up for our weekday […]
GM and Honda are working to build electric vehicles that people can actually afford
Electric cars are much more expensive than gas-fueled ones, but that’s changing.GM and Honda announced they’re partnering to develop cheap electric cars.The co-developed, “affordable” models will go on sale in North America in 2027.Get the latest tech news & scoops — delivered daily to your inbox.Electric cars still cost much […]
‘Narrow path to victory’: Pimentel believes in Pacquiao win despite survey ranking – INQUIRER.net
Arroyo asks Pampanga voters to give landslide win to Duterte-Carpio For Pimentel, a new method of conducting surveys may have been utilized amid the COVID-19 pandemic which may have not reached the masses. “I’ve lost my trust on surveys.Number two, this is pandemic times, there must have been a new […]
Honda and GM Deepen Ties, Promise ‘New Series’ of Affordable EVs
Honda and GM will co-develop a line of affordable electric compact SUV models.They will share platforms and new battery technologies that could include solid-state batteries.We can expect these models to arrive in the U.S.starting in 2027.We already know that Honda will use GM’s EV platform for two upcoming electric SUVs […]
BSP launches P1,000 plastic bill with Philippine eagle | ABS-CBN News
President Rodrigo Duterte inspects the newly-launched P1000 polymer banknotes with BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno at Malacañang.Screengrab from PCOO video.MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday night launched with economic managers the new P1,000 polymer banknote featuring the Philippine eagle in place of three World War 2 heroes, despite earlier criticisms […]
Surveillance cameras can keep us safer but raise privacy concerns: Teo Chee Hean – CNA
SINGAPORE: While the use of surveillance cameras and facial recognition technology can keep countries safer, they also raise privacy concerns, Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean said on Tuesday (Apr 5). “We need to establish proper guidelines and standards on the use of technology to provide ample protection, and to preserve […]
EPA moves to ban the most common type of cancer-causing asbestos
The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed to ban chrysotile asbestos, the most common form of the toxic mineral still used in the United States.Also known as “white asbestos,” it has remained on the market despite decades of research showing that it is a deadly carcinogen, linked to about 40,000 […]
The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets for Every Kind of Player
Going wireless is cheaper than ever, but if you’re going to spend hours wearing a headset coordinating with your squad in a game—or maybe sitting through your tenth Zoom meeting of the day—it needs to be comfortable, sound crisp, and pick up your voice clearly.Over the past four years, we’ve […]