2 h. ago California college faces backlash for replacing men's, women's locker rooms with all

UC Davis has announced plans to convert its men's and women's locker rooms at recreation centers into “universal" all-sex locker rooms.

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4 h. ago Seattle Seahawks named landing spot for potential Ernest Jones replacement

Seattle Seahawks named landing spot for potential Ernest Jones replacement  Sports Illustrated

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5 h. ago Klarna CEO doubts that other companies will replace Salesforce with AI

The founder and CEO of IPO-bound fintech Klarna took to X to once again explain why his company ditched Salesforce’s flagship CRM product about a year ago in favor of its own homegrown AI system.  But this time, Sebastian Siemiatkowski emphasized that he doesn’t think others will — or should — follow his lead. “I […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 h. ago Can France and the United Kingdom Replace the U.S. Nuclear Umbrella?

Can France and the United Kingdom Replace the U.S. Nuclear Umbrella?  Center for Strategic & International Studies

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8 h. ago Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch touts Fox News Channel success as ratings, advertising revenue thrive

FOX Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch reminded investors on Monday that Fox News Channel regularly outdraws free broadcast networks despite being on cable.

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8 h. ago Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg talks succession — ‘I don’t want to pass it to a committee’

Calls for WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg to step down from his leadership role have increased in recent months amid his controversial fight and legal battle with hosting company WP Engine. Mullenweg not only intends to stay, he’s also thinking about how he plans to manage succession planning. He doesn’t want to pass […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 h. ago Swap banks $40M to build tools for merchants to deal with tariffs and other cross

Cross-border trade could become significantly more challenging with the wave of new tariffs getting introduced across different markets. Today, in a timely piece of news, a London-founded startup called Swap — which is building tools for e-commerce companies to better navigate the cross-border trading world — is announcing $40 million in funding to expand. Iconiq […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 h. ago Tech companies' proposed new safety codes won't protect all kids online

In July last year, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, directed tech companies to develop codes of practice to keep children safe from online porn and harmful content. Now, after seven months, the industry has submitted draft codes to eSafety for approval.

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12 h. ago European companies take evasive action as Trump tariffs hit, brace for second wave

European companies take evasive action as Trump tariffs hit, brace for second wave  Reuters

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13 h. ago Maher shreds Canada’s woke policies to former Canadian deputy prime minister’s face

HBO host Bill Maher urged former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to abandon her party's woke policies while she runs to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.

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13 h. ago Uber users in Austin are getting matched with Waymo robotaxis

Uber users in Austin now have a choice between a Waymo robotaxi and a human driver. The two companies officially launched Tuesday the “Waymo on Uber” robotaxi service in Austin as part of a partnership that has deepened in recent months. The launch comes just days before SXSW, the annual tech, music, film, and comedy […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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14 h. ago Sony's aibo dog could soon walk quietly and perform elaborate dance routines

Aibo, the cute-looking robot puppy developed by Sony, was designed to be a household companion. The robot can already emulate many of the movements and behaviors of real dogs, such as walking on four legs, responding when it is called by its name, reacting to toys, performing tricks and responding to cuddles.

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15 h. ago 'Are We Prepared?' Doubts Swirl Around UK PM Starmer's Plan for 'Boots on the Ground' in Ukraine

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing questions about his pledge to deploy boots on the ground and planes in the air over Ukraine when the UK Armed Forces has seen the number of soldiers dwindle to the lowest since the Napoleonic era. The post ‘Are We Prepared?’ Doubts Swirl Around UK PM Starmer’s Plan for ‘Boots on the Ground’ in Ukraine appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 h. ago Seattle gaming startup Rec Room lays off 16% of staff — read CEO’s memo to employees

Seattle gaming startup Rec Room lays off 16% of staff — read CEO’s memo to employees  GeekWire

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28 h. ago 49ers legend's son reportedly could help team replace Deebo Samuel

49ers legend's son reportedly could help team replace Deebo Samuel  SFGATE

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29 h. ago Newman officially takes over as President, CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare

Newman officially takes over as President, CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare  Fredericksburg Free Press

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29 h. ago Treasury Department announces suspension of CTA enforcement for U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies

Treasury Department announces suspension of CTA enforcement for U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies  Wolters Kluwer

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30 h. ago A Private Space Mission Just Successfully Landed on the Moon for the First Time

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has touched down successfully, and marks a key milestone in NASA’s quest to have private companies deliver shipments of equipment to the lunar surface.

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30 h. ago Kroger CEO resigns abruptly after 'personal conduct' investigation

The country's largest supermarket chain is shaking up its leadership after Rodney McMullen had led the company since 2014.

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31 h. ago Trump, TSMC CEO to announce new $100 billion US investment plans

Trump, TSMC CEO to announce new $100 billion US investment plans  Reuters

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