US airlines ground more planes as travel crisis deepens
US airlines announced additional steps Friday to ground planes and curtail executive pay as they prepare for an unprecedentedly bad travel market in the near-term.
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Tax on internet ads gets traction in Maryland
A measure to make Maryland the first state in the nation to tax companies like Facebook and Google for money they make from digital ads on the internet is making steps forward in the state's legislature.
Mar 13, 2020
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Employers navigate virus pandemic without firm guidelines
It started with extra hand sanitizer and wipes for keyboards and headphones. Then came the directive for employees to lug their laptops home every night just in case. Finally, the memo arrived urging all employees to work ...
Mar 13, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
World fritters away half trillion dollars on coal support
Nations around the world risk wasting $640 billion by continuing to prop up the coal industry rather than investing in less expensive and environmentally friendlier wind and solar power initiatives.
Consumer & Gadgets
Buffed-up avatars deter us from exercising hard
If you've ever played an immersive game using virtual reality (VR) technology, you'll be familiar with the concept of customising an avatar to represent you. Most people design an aspirational, buffed-up version of themselves, ...
Mar 13, 2020
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British Airways to cut jobs over coronavirus: CEO
British Airways will cut jobs after the coronavirus pandemic devastated demand for global air travel, its chief executive Alex Cruz said Friday.
Mar 13, 2020
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Engineering
Advanced series of more robust drones are teaching themselves how to fly
Drones, specifically quadcopters, are an adaptable lot. They've been used to assess damage after disasters, deliver ropes and life-jackets in areas too dangerous for ground-based rescuers, survey buildings on fire and deliver ...
Mar 13, 2020
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Comcast, AT&T and others easing broadband for at-home workers
Broadband companies are making it easier and cheaper to work at home in the COVID-19 era.
Mar 13, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Have to work from home? 5 quick things you can do to prepare your space
So you've just been told to work at home, and now you're wondering how to get it done.
Mar 13, 2020
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Software
2K reunites with NFL to make football video games
Video game publisher 2K is back to working with the NFL, although it comes with a significant catch.
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