FTC launches inquiry into how big tech companies such as Microsoft, Amazon and Google are holding sway over AI startups
FTC launches inquiry into how big tech companies such as Microsoft, Amazon and Google are holding sway over AI startups
Jaguars GM Baalke shoots down ‘false narratives’, says team can rebound quickly
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Saying that there’s no internal strife threatening to split the franchise apart, Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke remained steadfast that the Jaguars are still positioned well to get back on track quickly after the most disappointing finish in franchise history. Baalke spent more than 30 minutes Thursday covering an array of topics…
Italy’s premier slams Stellantis over reduced Italian footprint since Peugeot-FiatChrysler tie-up
MILAN — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni slammed carmaker Stellantis, accusing it of weakening Italy’s industrial footprint since the merger of FiatChrysler and PSA Peugeot that created the world’s fourth largest auto maker. As one of Italy’s top private sector employers, Fiat and its successors, FiatChrysler and then Stellantis, have always gotten government attention, but rarely…
The 4 teams left in the NFL playoffs aren’t afraid to invest at less-coveted positions
In a season full of satisfying moments for Detroit Lions fans, an amusing one occurred in mid-December, when coach Dan Campbell had a chance to gloat a bit about the team’s most recent draft. The players in question were running back Jahmyr Gibbs and tight end Sam LaPorta, both of whom became key contributors after…
Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo, just over three months since the tech giant completed its $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. The job cuts represent about an 8% reduction of Microsoft’s 22,000-person gaming…
Raheem Morris hired as head coach by Atlanta Falcons, who pass on Bill Belichick
FILE – Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero looks on before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Evero met again with the Atlanta Falcons to discuss their head coaching vacancy, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, joining Rams assistant Raheem Morris and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick…
Met Opera Taps Its Endowment Again to Weather Downturn
But the Met faces acute challenges. Mounting live opera is expensive, requiring lavish sets, star singers and a much larger orchestra and chorus than the biggest Broadway shows can boast. Inflation has added to the opera company’s burden, with the costs of shipping and materials increasing sharply. And ticket revenues last season from in-person performances…
What you should know if you’re about to fly on a Boeing Max 9
Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners will carry passengers in the United States again, starting this weekend, for the first time since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the planes. Alaska Airlines plans to resume flights with its Max 9s on Friday, and United aims to follow suit…
The rise, fall and rise again of Jim Harbaugh shows how quickly college coaches go from hot to not
When Jim Harbaugh took a pay cut from Michigan after the 2020 season, getting another chance to be an NFL head coach seemed like a long shot for him. If Nick Saban had retired after the 2022 season it’s doubtful Kalen DeBoer would have been his replacement at Alabama. And few college football fans would…
Review: A Japanese Take on Ravel’s ‘Boléro’ Is a Rare Showcase
For better or worse, Ravel’s “Boléro,” with its churning swell of sound, has stirred the imagination of artists over time, among them the choreographer Maurice Béjart and the ice dancing team of Torvill and Dean. It even found a seductive partner, Bo Derek — along with her cornrows — in the Blake Edwards movie “10.”…
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