Government and politics
World Forum of Unicorn Companies held at South China University of Technology | Business
GUANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 24, 2020– The World Forum of Unicorn Companies was held at the South China University of Technology in Guangzhou, China, on November 19. Highlighting the theme of “leading the way with technological innovation and entrepreneurship in the new era”, the forum invited several front runners of technological innovation enterprises from different industries, …
Some in GOP break with Trump over baseless vote-fraud claims | PA Power and Policy: Pennsylvania State News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Republican lawmakers on Thursday criticized President Donald Trump’s unsupported claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election, saying Trump’s comments undermine the U.S. political process and the bedrock notion that all Americans should have their vote counted. Trump, who has complained for weeks about mail-in ballots, escalated his allegations late …
Tech companies push for new software to break China’s 5G lead | Business
America’s top tech companies are pushing for a software-based approach to building 5G telecom networks that could help the U.S. and its allies get past the hardware-based leadership position that China’s Huawei currently holds. “We have a point of view which is now pervasive in the industry that the way you will ultimately build out …
Stocks post solid gains as technology shares lead rally | National News
A woman looks at screens showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Asian shares advanced Friday, cheered by a modest rally on Wall Street and rising hopes for fresh stimulus for the U.S. economy. …
Asian shares mixed after technology fall leads US stock fall | National
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday following a selloff of technology shares on Wall Street. “Big tech stocks might have seemed like safe havens, but they have found themselves at the center of a brutal sell-off,” said Stephen Innes, chief global market strategist at AxiCorp. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 recouped early losses to …
The Latest: France health minister: Limits on malaria drug
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — France health minister wants limits on use of malaria drug to treat virus. — …
Applied Insight Ramps Up Focus on Technology Innovation with Expanded Leadership Team | Business
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 11, 2020– Applied Insight, a market leader in solving complex technology challenges for federal government customers, backed by The Acacia Group, announced today it is expanding its leadership team to intensify its focus on mission-enabling technology innovation. John Hynes, formerly CEO, takes on the new role of executive chairman. Former chief technology officer …
World shares decline on renewed China-US trade worries | Business
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares declined on world markets on Monday as investors awaited developments in the China-U.S. trade war saga after President Donald Trump said Washington had not agreed to gradually roll back tariffs as negotiations progress. Britain’s FTSE fell 0.6% to 7,316.49 while the CAC 40 in Paris was flat at 5,889.57. Germany’s DAX …
US judge blocks Trump’s health insurance rule for immigrants
A federal judge in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday put on hold a Trump administration rule requiring immigrants prove they will have health insurance or can pay for medical care before they can get visas. U.S. District Judge Michael Simon granted a temporary restraining order that prevents the rule from going into effect Sunday. It’s not …
Tech giants fight digital right-to-repair bills | Technology
WASHINGTON — Alex Buchon carefully inserted a slim, credit-card-sized tool into the gently warmed glue holding a broken iPad together. Patiently, he sliced through the glue to separate the screen from the rest of the device, exposing its innards. The electronics technician needed to get inside to determine whether the device needed a new battery. …
