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German Authorities Seize $2 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

January 30, 2024|Comments Off on German Authorities Seize $2 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

The police described the transfer of funds as the “most extensive seizure of Bitcoins by law enforcement in the Federal Republic of Germany.” ​Read More Bitcoin (Currency), Search and Seizure, Compensation for Damages (Law), Germany 

N.C.A.A. Inquiry Takes On Growing Role of Booster Groups

January 30, 2024|Comments Off on N.C.A.A. Inquiry Takes On Growing Role of Booster Groups

The University of Tennessee’s football program is under investigation for recruiting violations involving a donor collective, signaling an effort to rein in the role of outside money in college sports. ​Read More Football (College), Student Athlete [+]

Using A.I., Hollywood Agency and Tech Start-Up Aim to Protect Artists

January 30, 2024|Comments Off on Using A.I., Hollywood Agency and Tech Start-Up Aim to Protect Artists

WME said the partnership would help its clients get fake images of themselves removed or receive compensation for use of their likenesses. ​Read More Artificial Intelligence, Actors and Actresses, Computers and the Internet, Forgery 

Patagonia Is Spending Millions on Conservation and Politics

January 30, 2024|Comments Off on Patagonia Is Spending Millions on Conservation and Politics

$71 million of the clothing company’s earnings have been used since September 2022 to fund wildlife restoration, dam removal and Democratic groups. ​Read More Global Warming, Patagonia Inc, Philanthropy, Conservation of Resources, High Net Worth Individuals, [+]

A Lead Scare Strikes Stanley Tumblers, but You Don’t Need to Worry

January 30, 2024|Comments Off on A Lead Scare Strikes Stanley Tumblers, but You Don’t Need to Worry

There is some lead in the sealing material used in the cup, the company says. But experts say it’s inaccessible to people drinking from one, and caution that at-home lead tests are unreliable. ​Read More Social [+]

Technology Companies Are Cutting Jobs and Wall Street Likes It

January 30, 2024|Comments Off on Technology Companies Are Cutting Jobs and Wall Street Likes It

The sector is laying off workers after a hiring boom during the pandemic and their share prices are soaring. ​Read More internal-storyline-no, Silicon Valley (Calif), Microsoft Corp, Google Inc, Meta 

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