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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotJun 22nd, 2021

Hawk-eyed photographer snaps threatened bird feared lost

A hawk-eyed photographer has thrilled scientists by snapping a threatened bird of prey in Papua New Guinea, more than five decades since it was last officially documented, the World Wildlife Fund said Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Authors propose multi-method framework for climate event attribution

At the two most recent meetings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, delegates agreed to establish a fund to help developing nations suffering loss and damage due to events linked to climate change, such as floods, heat waves.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 27th, 2024

Ford emphasizes flexibility with new hybrids, expanded gas lineup

The automaker has positioned itself to continue making money on gasoline vehicles to help fund its EV ambitions, while ramping up hybrid sales for those customers not fully ready for battery power......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Ford lineup exudes ‘passion and purpose"

The automaker has positioned itself to continue making money on gasoline vehicles to help fund its EV ambitions, while ramping up hybrid sales for those customers not fully ready for battery power......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Nintendo to Replace “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” with an Offline Version

The online version of the game shuts down later in November. The post Nintendo to Replace “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” with an Offline Version appeared first on Phandroid. Players of Nintendo’s “Animal Crossing: P.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Google avoids “link tax” bill with deal to fund California journalism and AI

Critics say Google got off easy as it agrees to pay $55 million into news fund. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Google has agreed to fund local journalism and an artificial intelligence initiative in Califo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

As X shuts down in Brazil, is the Apple App Store silencing removing VPNs?

As X shuts down in Brazil, is the Apple App Store silencing removing VPNs?.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Activision shuts down Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer mod one day before launch

A mod set to recreate Call of Duty's Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer was canceled the day before launch......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

The NEOWISE spacecraft is on a course to fall out of orbit in the next few months. Enlarge / Artist's illustration of NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) Last week, NASA deco.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

International investigation shuts down Radar/Dispossessor ransomware group

FBI Cleveland announced the disruption of “Radar/Dispossessor”—the criminal ransomware group led by the online moniker “Brain”—and the dismantling of three U.S. servers, three United Kingdom servers, 18 German servers, eight U.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Google abruptly shuts down AdSense in Russia as tensions with Kremlin escalate

Russia-based YouTubers, in particular, will likely lose significant revenues. Enlarge (credit: Gary Hershorn / Contributor | Corbis News) Google announced Monday that it's shutting down all AdSense accounts in Russia due.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Stellantis to help fund Archer Aviation"s air-taxi production costs

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has said that the idea of inexpensive air taxis fit with the automaker's goal of "finding innovative solutions for accessible mobility.".....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Ad industry initiative abruptly shuts down after lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X

Global Alliance for Responsible Media disputes X lawsuit but stops operations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) An advertising industry initiative targeted by an Elon Musk lawsuit is "discontinuing" its activ.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Meta shuts down Ready at Dawn, one of its biggest VR studios

Meta has shut down Ready at Dawn, one of its biggest first-party VR studios......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Lucid reports Q2 net loss of $790 million; Saudi fund pledges additional $1.5 billion to the startup

Lucid delivered a record in the quarter and plans to launch a crossover this year. Lucid said its largest shareholder, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, will inject $1.5 billion in cash......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Gamestop Shuts Down Game Informer After 33 Years of Publication

The shutdown was also confirmed by several writers and staff. The post Gamestop Shuts Down Game Informer After 33 Years of Publication appeared first on Phandroid. Veteran video game publication Game Informer recently announced that it wil.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024

Washington State creates instant rebate program for EVs

The Washington State Department of Commerce said there is $45 million in funding available, via the state's general fund, which it anticipates covering 7,500 to 9,000 rebates......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Game Informer, one of gaming’s longest-running magazines, shuts down after 33 years

Game Informer, one of the longest-running video game print publications in the U.S., abruptly shut down on Friday after 33 years......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Game Informer, one gaming’s longest-running magazines, shuts down after 33 years

Game Informer, one of the longest-running video game print publications in the U.S., abruptly shut down on Friday after 33 years......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

ISPs seeking government handouts try to avoid offering low-cost broadband

Despite getting subsidies, ISPs oppose $30 plans for people with low incomes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) Internet service providers are eager to get money from a $42.45 billion government fund, but.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 27th, 2024