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Germany Prepared to Pay 'High Economic Price' to Defend Ukraine

Voice of America 

Germany has said it is prepared to pay "a high economic price" to defend its values, as NATO members engage in another week of intense diplomacy amid a Russian troop buildup close to the Ukrainian border. Western nations have threatened Russia with crippling sanctions if it invades Ukraine. Russian troops Over 100,000 troops have been deployed in western Russia, along with tanks and other heavy weapons, some within tens of kilometers of the Ukrainian frontier. Kyiv and its Western allies fear another invasion is imminent... Читать дальше...

Potential Revealed

Cracked Sidewalks 

It was a heck of a week for #mubb and we've got to talk about it. We spend time talking about the week that was and how it has changed our expectations for the season. We also troll the Seton Hall fans a little bit while talking about the tight results on Saturday. We then turn to the balance of the season and what we think this team can do and how we see it going. It's then time to talk about the upcoming week. We discuss what is possible against Villanova and Xavier and then predict the outcomes. Читать дальше...



China Urges Taliban to Meet Conditions for Diplomatic Recognition

Voice of America 

China said Tuesday that Afghanistan’s Taliban will have to live up to international expectations “at an early date” to earn legitimacy for their interim government in Kabul. Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made the statement in response to reports the Islamist group was seeking China’s help in getting the new Afghan administration recognized by the global community. Zhao noted while addressing a news conference in Beijing that Taliban interim authorities have “actively” engaged in international... Читать дальше...

YouTube (mostly) abandons its original content ambitions

Engadget 

YouTube is further backing away from original productions. Business chief Robert Kyncl has revealed that YouTube is shrinking its Originals program. From now on, the unit will only finance projects that are part of its Black Voices and YouTube Kids Funds. The company will respect commitments for shows in progress, but you shouldn't expect other new productions.

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UK’s Wayve Accelerates Development of Autonomous Vehicles With $200M Raise

PYMNTS.com 

London-based autonomous vehicle startup Wayve on Tuesday (Jan. 18) announced that it has raised $200 million in a Series B funding round backed by a group of global financial and strategic investors. This latest funding round brings the total amount of equity raised to more than $258 million since its inception in 2017. Wayve said the infusion […]

Microsoft’s splurge on Activision Blizzard could mainstream the metaverse

Thenextweb.com 

Microsoft’s $68.7B splurge on Activision Blizzard is huge news for gaming, but the company has also pointed to the impact on another market: the metaverse. In a press release announcing the plan, the Xbox owner said the deal will “provide building blocks” for the metaverse. Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s chairman and CEO, reiterated the point in a letter to shareholders: Gaming has been key to Microsoft since our earliest days as a company. Today, it’s the largest and fastest-growing form of entertainment... Читать дальше...

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Коммунальный долг: Мосгорсуд вновь взыскал с Тимати задолженность по ЖКХ


Bank of America's stock falls ahead of earnings, in wake of Goldman and JPMorgan disappointments

MarketWatch.com 

Shares of Bank of America Corp. dropped 2.9% in afternoon trading Tuesday, putting them on track for a fourth-straight decline, ahead of the bank's fourth-quarter results due out before the next session's opening bell. The stock has now shed 5.5% during its losing streak. The stock's losses comes after bank and broker Goldman Sachs Group Inc. reported disappointing fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, sending the stock down 6.4%, and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. fourth-quarter results reported... Читать дальше...

Reliance Retail buys 54% in Addverb Tech

The Hindu 

Reliance Retail has acquired a 54% stake in domestic robotics company Addverb for $132 million (about ₹983 crore), a senior official of the robotic fi

Senate kicks off debate on voting rights bills

CBSNews.com 

Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are beginning debate on voting rights legislation. But it faces an uphill battle as two key Senate Democrats oppose filibuster reform. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBSN with the latest from Capitol Hill.

Omicron variant is causing "hellacious" worker shortages nationwide

CBSNews.com 

A "Great American Sickout," thanks to the spread of the Omicron variant is forcing businesses to cope with worker shortages as the U.S. struggles to combat the spread of the coronavirus. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Amy Picchi joins CBSN with more.


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