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What Research in Antarctica Tells Us about the Science of Isolation Antarctica

What Research in Antarctica Tells Us about the Science of Isolation

Over the past few months, the phrase “social distancing” has entered our lexicon. Many of us have found ourselves separated from family and friends—or at least from our normal social lives. As humans grapple with pandemic-induced isolation, science is starting to offer insight into what may be happening in our brains…
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September 24, 2020
Spotify, Epic, and others join coalition to change Apple’s App Store practices Blockchain

Spotify, Epic, and others join coalition to change Apple’s App Store practices

More companies are joining in the fight against Apple's App Store practices. Image: Coalition for app fairness By Stan Schroeder2020-09-24 11:54:55 UTC A number of companies have formed a non-profit organization with the goal of forcing Apple to change its App Store practices.  The founding members include Spotify and Epic…
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September 24, 2020
Zoom and YouTube Cancel San Francisco State Sponsored Event Because of Extreme Palestinian Speaker Palestine

Zoom and YouTube Cancel San Francisco State Sponsored Event Because of Extreme Palestinian Speaker

ROME—A San Francisco State University-sponsored talk by convicted Palestinian hijacker Leila Khaled was canceled by Zoom and YouTube, according to the Lawfare Project, a pro bono U.S. group that supports Jewish causes around the world.Khaled—who is a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine group, which the…
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September 24, 2020
Zoom cancels talk by Palestinian hijacker Leila Khaled at San Francisco State University Palestine

Zoom cancels talk by Palestinian hijacker Leila Khaled at San Francisco State University

Zoom has canceled a webinar due to be held at San Francisco State University (SFSU) this Wednesday featuring Leila Khaled, a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) who took part in two plane hijackings in 1969 and 1970. YouTube and Facebook also intervened to stop…
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September 24, 2020
You need to learn to embrace uncertainty if you strive to be a great innovator Self-driving Vehicles

You need to learn to embrace uncertainty if you strive to be a great innovator

So you’re interested in entrepreneurship? Then join our online event, TNW2020, where you’ll hear how the most successful founders kickstarted and grew their companies. Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, was America’s first female self-made millionaire. She pioneered a line of hair care and beauty products for people of color…
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September 24, 2020
The US is facing a dollar collapse by the end of 2021 and over a 50% chance of double-dip recession, economist Stephen Roach says Black Thursday

The US is facing a dollar collapse by the end of 2021 and over a 50% chance of double-dip recession, economist Stephen Roach says

Stephen Roach. Chen Xiaomei/South China Morning Post/Getty Images The US dollar could collapse by the end of 2021 and the economy can expect a more than 50% chance of a double-dip recession, the economist Stephen Roach told CNBC on Wednesday.The US has seen economic output rise briefly and then fall…
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September 24, 2020