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QAnon Booms on Facebook as Conspiracy Group Gains Mainstream Traction

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on QAnon Booms on Facebook as Conspiracy Group Gains Mainstream Traction
Groups espousing conspiracy theories associated with QAnon have exploded in popularity on Facebook and Instagram.

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‘Fortnite’ Kicked Off Apple and Google App Stores

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Apple and Google yanked “Fortnite,” one of the world’s most popular videogames, from their app stores in an escalating battle over the fees they charge developers to distribute their software and process in-app purchases.

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Corporate America Worries WeChat Ban Could Hit Business

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More than a dozen major U.S. multinational companies raised concerns in a call with White House officials about the potentially broad scope and impact of Mr. Trump’s executive order targeting WeChat.

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This Summer’s Only Blockbuster Is a South Korean Zombie Film

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Summer’s Only Blockbuster Is a South Korean Zombie Film
Without competition from major Hollywood films, “Peninsula” has won ticket sales across Asia, where some theaters have remained open during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lyft Ridership, Revenue Drop Amid Rising Coronavirus Infections

August 12, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lyft Ridership, Revenue Drop Amid Rising Coronavirus Infections
Lyft reported a dramatic drop in riders and revenue in the second quarter, as rising coronavirus infections in the U.S. and prolonged shutdowns weighed in on its results.

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Facebook and Other Tech Giants Gird for Chaotic Election

August 12, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook and Other Tech Giants Gird for Chaotic Election
Social-media platforms are talking with federal officials as President Trump questions the legitimacy of voting by mail.

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Sumner Redstone Dies at 97; Media Mogul Who Said ‘Content Is King’

August 12, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sumner Redstone Dies at 97; Media Mogul Who Said ‘Content Is King’
Sumner Redstone, who turned his family’s movie-theater company into a global media empire spanning television, movies, radio and books, has died.

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Cisco to Pursue Deep Cost Cuts in Corporate Tech-Spending Slowdown

August 12, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Cisco to Pursue Deep Cost Cuts in Corporate Tech-Spending Slowdown
Networking-equipment giant Cisco Systems posted its first annual revenue decline in three years and said it would pursue deep cost cuts as customer priorities have shifted during the coronavirus pandemic.

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REI Wants to Sell Its Elaborate HQ Because of Covid-19

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Recreational Equipment Inc. is looking to sell its custom-made new headquarters and allow employees to work from home or other offices, the latest sign that the pandemic is driving companies to ditch central offices to raise cash.

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McDonald’s Board Faces New Scrutiny of Investigation Into Ex-CEO

August 11, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McDonald’s Board Faces New Scrutiny of Investigation Into Ex-CEO
Some investors and corporate-governance groups are questioning the handling of Steve Easterbrook’s departure and the supervision of the company.

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