Daily Archives: June 27, 2020

Alex Trebek, Ellen DeGeneres, ‘Young and the Restless’ win big at Daytime Emmys 

Alex Trebek, Ellen DeGeneres and ‘The Young and the Restless’ won big at the Daytime Emmys.

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Micheál Martin made taoiseach after parties back deal 

The Corkman will lead a three-party coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party.

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Recommended Reading: When facial recognition identifies the wrong person 

Wrongfully accused by an algorithmKashmir Hill, The New York TimesLaw enforcement at all levels are employing facial recognition for a variety of things. There are a number of issues with the technology and its uses for identifying potential suspects…

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Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes 

The company condemns racism and seeks more accountability from Facebook and other platforms.

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The 50 best shows on Amazon Prime right now 

There’s more to Amazon Prime than free shipping. Here are our favorite TV series streaming on the service.

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Mickelson leads Travelers in search of 45th PGA Tour title 

Phil Mickelson, making his first US PGA Tour start since turning 50, fired a seven-under-par 63 on Friday to seize the lead in the Travelers Championship in Connecticut. The five-time major winner was the star of a marquee group that also featured world number one Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, shaking off an early bogey to card eight birdies and build […]

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EBay’s Critics Faced an Extreme Case of an Old Silicon Valley Habit 

Six former employees were recently named in federal charges that were an indication of the lengths some companies will go to hit back at detractors.

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Kaia Gerber flaunts her endless pins in a TINY zebra print bikini in sexy snap 

The model, 18, proudly displayed her toned physique as she posed for a sexy Instagram snap during a spot of sunbathing while cuddling two adorable puppies.

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Why Apple’s developers are cross 

The iPhone-maker may be tempted to squeeze third-party apps further

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Daytime Emmys go virtual in age of coronavirus pandemic 

“The Young and the Restless” won best drama at the first virtual Daytime Emmys along with three acting trophies, with some winners speaking out about racial injustice

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Colorado Governor appoints state Attorney General to investigate death of Elijah McClain 

Elijah McClain died last August after a violent encounter with police in Aurora, Colorado. McClain was put in a chokehold by officers, and given a sedative by the paramedics before going into cardiac arrest and dying three days later in the hospital.

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Govt needs to make hard choices to keep India’s economy going; these steps may help ease economic woes 

A strong push is needed to generate sustainable income amongst consumers to improve purchasing power and build confidence in the future.

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This Health Care Company Settled With the Feds Over Fraudulent Billing Claims—Then Got a $45 Million Federal Bailout Anyway 

In mid April, as the first wave of COVID-19 was claiming tens of thousands of lives, it would’ve been easy to miss a pair of obscure federal government notices that landed within days of each other. On April 15, the Department of Justice announced that it had reached a $41 million settlement with two Florida…

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Mississippi could strip Confederate symbol from state flag as lawmakers convene 

The Mississippi Legislature could vote this weekend to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag.

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Investors in talks with firms to diversify China exposure in supply chain, funding 

Even ecommerce companies like Flipkart and Amazon, which are heavily dependent on smartphone sales anchored by Chinese brands, are figuring out newer strategies. Amazon, for instance, is betting big on promoting local stores on its platform.

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