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Banks warn of chaotic launch of small business lending program
Banks are warning that a $350 billion lending program for struggling small businesses won’t be ready when it launches Friday because the Trump administration has…
Zoom cancels all work on new features after latest security alerts
Platform has struggled to deal with growth in users and extra attention, founder Eric Yuan says Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/zoom-security-privacy-hacked-features-latest-a9441951.html Proactive Computing found this story and shared…
Concert Audiences May Not Return After Coronavirus
Survey suggests 56 percent could avoid buying tickets for months … or maybe forever. Continue reading… Source: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/concerts-after-coronavirus/ Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Karma reveals plans to share its EV platform
Another automaker is promising an EV shortcut for companies wanting to fast-track an electrified vehicle, with Karma Automotive positioning its E-Flex Platform as the fitting…
What are AAA (Triple-A) Video Games?
You might have heard the term AAA or Triple-A video games before. These are big-budget titles that you see commercials for on TV. Here’s what…
Marriott Got Hacked. Yes, Again
The hotel chain has suffered its second major breach in 16 months. Here’s how to find out if you’re affected. Source: https://www.wired.com/story/marriott-hacked-yes-again-2020/ Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
Chemical brothers: Monsanto & BASF knew for years their products destroy US farms, documents reveal
US agro-chemical firm Monsanto and Germany’s BASF were aware for a long time that their plan to introduce a new agricultural seed and chemical system…
Stockpile of US-manufactured ventilators sold overseas: report
A Pennsylvania company that received $13.8 million in tax dollars to produce cheap, portable ventilators is now selling them overseas as the U.S. scrambles to find…
Coronavirus: Amazon and Whole Foods workers to call in 'sick' en masse over work conditions and pay
Cases at several stores have left workers worried for their safety as demand surges Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/coronavirus-whole-foods-amazon-strike-conditions-covid-19-a9437191.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Samsung’s display business will stop producing LCD screens this year
Samsung Display will stop producing liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in China and South Korea at the end of the year in order to concentrate…
Johnson & Johnson Announces Rapid Plan For Coronavirus Vaccine
A vaccine for COVID-19 may be available sooner than anticipated, according to pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. Today the company is announcing a “landmark new…
Coronavirus: Amazon and Instacart workers go on strike over safety
Workers are demanding improved health and safety measures and hazard pay in light of the spread of the coronavirus Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/coronavirus-amazon-strike-instacart-worker-safety-us-new-york-gig-collective-a9435846.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Albums Just Had Their Worst US Sales Week Ever
All non-essential businesses, including record stores, are closed due to COVID-19. Everyone is staying at home in quarantine. And now, albums have had their worst…
The next financial crisis: A collapse of the mortgage system
The U.S. mortgage finance system could collapse if the Federal Reserve doesn’t step in with emergency loans to offset a coming wave of missed payments…
Tesla buys 1,255 ventilators from China and delivers them to Los Angeles
A few days ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company is considering building ventilators in its factories, given the dire need for them in…
United Airlines will now cut its domestic flights by 52%
United Airlines, which had already announced drastic cuts to its domestic and international schedule, today announced even deeper cuts. While the carrier was originally planning…
‘Second Life’ creator sells its ambitious social VR platform
Second Life creator Linden Lab’s big VR push didn’t pan out, it seems. The company has sold its Sansar social VR platform to a startup,…
UPS is developing quieter and more versatile delivery drones
USP has announced a new partnership with Wingcopter, a German aircraft manufacturer, to develop new types of delivery drones. The two companies will work together…
Dow surges 1,000 points as Senate nears stimulus deal
Stock markets surged on Tuesday morning as the Senate closed in on a nearly $2 trillion stimulus package to prop up the economy during the…
Today’s positive coronavirus-related music industry news (24 March)
Music Ally is trying to write a story every working day, rounding up the good, practical things happening in and around our industry: focusing on…
Non-Essential Amazon Prime Orders Now Facing Shipping Delays of up to a Month
As the world social distances to reduce the spread of covid-19, many people are turning to Amazon Prime to help deliver products to their homes….
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