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Turing Award Won by Programmer Who Paved Way for Supercomputers

Business NY Times - March 30, 2022

In the 1970s, Jack Dongarra created code and concepts that allowed software to work easily with the world’s most powerful computing machines. » mehr lesen

Lizzo Makes Shapewear

Business NY Times - March 30, 2022

The Grammy-winning singer releases her newest venture: shapewear. » mehr lesen

How War in Ukraine Roiled Facebook and Instagram

Business NY Times - March 30, 2022

The rules over what war content is permitted on Facebook and Instagram keep changing, causing internal confusion. » mehr lesen

States Ask Snap and TikTok to Give Parents More Control Over Apps

Business NY Times - March 30, 2022

Concerns that popular social media platforms can expose children to posts that are sexualized, hurt their body image or are violent have escalated in recent years. » mehr lesen

Nielsen, TV Ratings Giant, Agrees to $16 Billion Private Equity Takeover

Business NY Times - March 30, 2022

The company known for TV ratings has faced pressure from media platforms and advertisers to more accurately include digital audiences. » mehr lesen

Oscars Audience Jumped After Will Smith’s Slap of Chris Rock

Business NY Times - March 30, 2022

But the largest audience of the night was tuned in earlier, during Troy Kotsur’s win for best supporting actor. » mehr lesen

Pro-Russia Tweets in India Spark Suspicions of an Influence Campaign

Business NY Times - March 30, 2022

While India and Russia have long had close ties, researchers say there are signs that social media posts parroting Kremlin talking points may not be legitimate. » mehr lesen

Americans, especially Republicans, are getting more worried about inflation.

Business NY Times - March 30, 2022

Recent poll data suggests that rising prices dominate Americans’ economic concerns, with inflation fears the highest since 1985. » mehr lesen