Hedge Fund That Bet Against GameStop Shuts Down
A London-based hedge fund that suffered losses betting against US retailer GameStop during the first meme stock rally in January is shutting its doors [Editor's note: the link may be paywalled; alternative source]. From a report: White Square Capital.....»»
Unity shuts two offices, citing threats after controversial pricing changes [Updated]
San Francisco police report threat came from an out-of-state employee. Enlarge / The common "Powered by Unity" logo Update (Sept. 15): A Polygon report cites a statement from San Francisco police stating that the threat.....»»
Unity temporarily shuts offices after receiving threats
Unity has had to temporarily shutter some offices following "a potential threat" to employees' safety......»»
Unity shuts two offices, citing threats after controversial pricing changes
San Francisco HQ and Austin office closed through Friday, CEO town hall delayed. Enlarge / The common "Powered by Unity" logo Unity Technologies has temporarily closed two of its offices amid what the company says are t.....»»
Investigating why crowdfunding does not work well for social impact initiatives
You've seen it online: crowdfunding for just about any purpose you can imagine. From artists trying to fund a project to individuals trying to pay a difficult health care bill, thousands have used sites like Go Fund Me to reach a financial goal. Glob.....»»
ACE Shuts Down Three Piracy Rings in Egyptian Whack-a-Mole
Anti-piracy coalition ACE reports that Egyptian law enforcement authorities have shut down three anti-piracy rings, which operated sports, TV, and movie piracy sites. These successes are the result of close cooperation between rightsholders and the l.....»»
Want to play Starfield? This GameStop trade-in deal offers an excellent swap
Want to play Starfield but don't have an Xbox Series X? Don't fret. GameStop has an incredible trade-in offer right now......»»
Here"s how a UAW strike against the Detroit 3 could play out
The UAW has warned it could strike all three Detroit automakers at once, but it also could target key production sites to avoid burning through its $825 million strike fund......»»
Pension fund sues Jeff Bezos and Amazon for not using Falcon 9 rockets
Plaintiffs: Amazon decision "lays bare the extent" of Bezos’ personal rivalry with Musk. Enlarge / Vulcan's core stage is lifted into a processing facility at Cape Canaveral, Florida, in January 2023. (credit: United Launch All.....»»
IMF warns climate shocks may increase conflict deaths
Climate change threatens to exacerbate conflict in fragile nations across the globe and lead to increased deaths, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report published Wednesday......»»
France, EU to spend 200 mn euros on destroying excess wine
The French government announced Friday that 200 million euros ($216 million) would be set aside to fund the destruction of surplus wine production in a bid to support struggling producers and shore up prices......»»
Cape Cod strands more dolphins than anywhere else. Now they"re getting their own hospital
When members of the marine mammal team from the International Fund for Animal Welfare rush to a Cape Cod beach to help a stranded dolphin or porpoise, they have no choice but to treat the endangered animal on site and then immediately release it......»»
Netflix plans to give away DVDs as service shuts down
Netflix offers amnesty for unreturned DVDs—and a chance to get 10 more free. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) In the land before streaming, there was a time when getting a Netflix DVD in the mail felt magical. Those time.....»»
Viewpoint: Without more research and guardrails, geoengineering is a costly gamble, with potentially harmful results
When soaring temperatures, extreme weather and catastrophic wildfires hit the headlines, people start asking for quick fixes to climate change. The U.S. government just announced the first awards from a US$3.5 billion fund for projects that promise t.....»»
Assembly Ventures closes $76 million fund focused on next-generation transportation tech
Assembly Ventures' closing of its inaugural fund is a bright spot amid headwinds in the overall global venture market......»»
Biden bets billions on tech that sucks carbon out of the air
The Biden administration is throwing its weight behind technology that sucks planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the air, selecting the first winners of a $3.5 billion fund dedicated to developing the machines scientists say will be needed to stop t.....»»
Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue
BYD is wrapping up negotiations with Ford to buy a shut-down factory in Camaçari, about 30 miles north of Salvador, the state capital of Bahia......»»
Elon Musk says X will fund legal bills if users treated unfairly by bosses
Elon Musk says X will support those treated "unfairly" by bosses due to behaviour on Twitter - now X......»»
GameStop, citing “regulatory uncertainty,” winds down its crypto and NFT wallet
Layoffs from late last year may have hinted at company's drift away from crypto. Enlarge / An artifact from an earlier time in GameStop's crypto enthusiasm, the launch of its NFT marketplace in July 2022. (credit: GameStop).....»»
Why ASEAN nations need to jointly fund their fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
In maritime Southeast Asia, where more than ten million fishers earn their living, the impact of illegal fishing practices is particularly relevant......»»
CDK"s Salty embedded insurance tech provider shuts down
The dealership management system giant acquired Salty Dot Inc. less than two years ago. A spokesperson said the company shut it down as part of an effort to "focus our investments on innovation and market growth.".....»»