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From the shutout of “Bridgerton” to James Corden backlash — here are all the 2021 Golden Globes snubs and surprises.
From the shutout of “Bridgerton” to James Corden backlash — here are all the 2021 Golden Globes snubs and surprises.
OTTAWA — Independent MP Yasmin Ratansi is being ordered to repay the House of Commons money given to her sister after she lost her job in Ratansi's Toronto riding office. Ratansi left the Liberal caucus in November after admitting she had employed her sister as a constituency assistant in her riding of Don Valley East, saying she "made an error." The board of internal economy, the all-party body that sets spending guidelines for MPs, reviewed the matter and said Monday that it decided last month that Ratansi had broken the rules. The board ordered Ratansi to repay nearly $9,400 in termination and severance pay given to her sister once her employment in the constituency office was ended. Speaker Anthony Rota, who chairs the board, said in a statement that Ratansi was given chances to state her case but did not co-operate during the review. However, Ratansi said she was surprised that the board ruled on her case while it is still being reviewed by the federal ethics commissioner. "In the past, (the board) has neither interfered nor duplicated the efforts of the independent investigation by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner," she said in a statement. "I had requested that the same courtesy be extended to me as it had to other parliamentarians in similar situation. It is not a lack of collaboration or co-operation but seeking fairness and a due and respectful process." Ratansi has represented the Ontario riding since 2015 and previously held the riding from 2004 to 2011. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 8, 2021. The Canadian Press
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM"), announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York captioned Beverly v. Plug Power Inc., et al., (Case No. 1:21-cv-02004) on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Plug Power Inc. ("Plug" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PLUG) securities between November 9, 2020 and March 1, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Plaintiff pursues claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
Yuhang Liu was 13 hours ahead of his classmates, but he couldn’t keep up with them. It was mid-October and Liu’s collection of empty energy drink cans in his bedroom — which, ever since he had flown home to Hong Kong during the initial COVID-19 lockdown in Winnipeg, had also turned into a lecture hall and library — had become a constant reminder of how sleep-deprived he was. “It was like life-support in the middle of the night,” recalls Liu, a third-year sociology student at the University of Winnipeg, about Monster Energy’s original pick-me-up. From concerns of excessive screen-time to exam-monitoring software issues, post-secondary students have faced no shortage of challenges with remote learning over the last year. For many international students learning from home, time zones have only caused further confusion. Liu admits he was overly optimistic about his ability to manage a full course load in a different time zone than his instructors when he planned his schedule; tuning into synchronous lectures at 2:30 a.m. Hong Kong time proved to be extremely difficult even for a self-described night owl. As soon as Ottawa announced eligible international students would be exempt from a pandemic travel ban halfway through his fall term, the 20-year-old booked a trip back to Canada’s Central time zone. Since then, Canada has implemented new guidelines that require travellers to have a recent negative COVID-19 test upon entering the country, get tested upon arrival and quarantine in a hotel for three days until results are in, and then take another test on the tenth day of self-isolation. Given the price tag of a return and uncertainty around in-person classes resuming, Kazi Ashique Mohammad remains in limbo — located in Bangladesh standard time, with a sleep schedule adjusted around Winnipeg time, 12 hours behind his family members’ schedules. The University of Manitoba business student went home in early December when he learned his father had tested positive for COVID-19 and had to be hospitalized. Mohammad took his remote exams in the middle of the night, which he said required willpower not to either fall asleep or cry of frustration. He set up three internet hotspots to ensure his poor internet connection didn’t falter and affect the exam-proctoring software he was required to run. “When this is all over and I look back at this moment, I will not hold any regret. I would just be proud of myself that I coped with the situation,” said Mohammad, 22, during a call amid a study break around 3 a.m. in Dhaka. International student hubs at both the U of W and U of M have reported time zones and internet connectivity as the top issues facing their populations doing coursework in other parts of the world this year. Even still, both schools have recorded overall increases in international enrolment — by 11 and six per cent, respectively. Ashley Dunlop, director of international, immigrant and refugee student services at U of W, said she was pleasantly surprised by the increase, given the pandemic disruptions: “It speaks to how driven these students are to achieve their goals.” Asynchronous courses and compassionate grading are both in place to support students in different time zones, Dunlop added. In Oman, which is 10 hours ahead of U of M time, Ishaanee Didwania starts her school day around 8:30 p.m. and goes to sleep around 2 a.m. The 22-year-old student took as many early and asynchronous classes as possible this term. Daylight savings and Oman’s different weekends (Fridays and Saturdays) have proven challenging, she said, but she’s now in a rhythm. “I do sometimes feel I’m missing out because I’m missing out on live lectures and can’t participate in discussion questions,” she said from Oman, “but at least I can still get an education.” Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press
BOSTON — Victims of a massive global hack of Microsoft email server software — estimated in the tens of thousands by cybersecurity responders — hustled Monday to shore up infected systems and try to diminish chances that intruders might steal data or hobble their networks. The White House has called the hack an “active threat” and said senior national security officials were addressing it. The breach was discovered in early January and attributed to Chinese cyber spies targeting U.S. policy think tanks. Then in late February, five days before Microsoft issued a patch on March 2, there was an explosion of infiltrations by other intruders, piggybacking on the initial breach. Victims run the spectrum of organizations that run email servers, from mom-and-pop retailers to law firms, municipal governments, healthcare providers and manufacturers. While the hack doesn’t pose the kind of national security threat as the more sophisticated SolarWinds campaign, which the Biden administration blames on Russian intelligence officers, it can be an existential threat for victims who didn't install the patch in time and now have hackers lingering in their systems. The hack poses a new challenge for the White House, which even as it prepares to respond to the SolarWinds breach, must now grapple with a formidable and very different threat from China. “I would say it’s a serious economic security threat because so many small companies out there can literally have their business destroyed through a targeted ransomware attack,” said Dmitri Alperovitch, former chief technical officer of the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. He blames China for the global wave of infections that began Feb. 26, though other researchers say it's too early to confidently attribute them. It's a mystery how those hackers got wind of the initial breach because no one knew about this except a few researchers, Alperovitch said. After the patch was released, a third wave of infections began, a piling on that typically occurs in such cases because Microsoft dominates the software market and offers a single point of attack. Cybersecurity analysts trying to pull together a complete picture of the hack said their analyses concur with the figure of 30,000 U.S. victims published Friday by cybersecurity blogger Brian Krebs. Alperovitch said about 250,000 global victims has been estimated. Microsoft has declined to say how many customers it believes are infected. David Kennedy, CEO of cybersecurity firm TrustedSec, said hundreds of thousands of organizations could have been vulnerable to the hack. “Anybody that had Exchange installed was potentially vulnerable,” he said. “It’s not every single one but it’s a large percentage of them.” Katie Nickels, director of intelligence at the cybersecurity firm Red Canary, warned that installing patches won't be enough to protect those already infected. “If you patch today that is going to protect you going forward but if the adversaries are already in your system then you need to take care of that,” she said. A smaller number of organizations were targeted in the initial intrusion by hackers who grabbed data, stole credentials or explored inside networks and left backdoors at universities, defence contractors, law firms and infectious-disease research centres, researchers said. Among those Kennedy has been working with are manufacturers worried about intellectual property theft, hospitals, financial institutions and managed service providers who host multiple company networks. “On the scale of one to 10, this is a 20,” Kennedy said. “It was essentially a skeleton key to open up any company that had this Microsoft product installed.” Asked for comment, the Chinese embassy in Washington pointed to remarks last week from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin saying that China “firmly opposes and combats cyber attacks and cyber theft in all forms” and cautioning that attribution of cyberattacks should be based on evidence and not “groundless accusations.” The hack did not affect the cloud-based Microsoft 365 email and collaboration systems favoured by Fortune 500 companies and other organizations that can afford quality security. That highlights what some in the industry lament as two computing classes — the security “haves” and “have-nots.” Ben Read, director of analysis at Mandiant, said the cybersecurity firm has not seen anyone leverage the hack for financial gain, “but for folks out there who are affected time is of the essence in terms of of patching this issue.” That is easier said than done for many victims. Many have skeleton IT staff and can’t afford an emergency cybersecurity response — not to mention the complications of the pandemic. Fixing the problem isn’t as simple as clicking an update button on a computer screen. It requires upgrading an organization’s entire so-called “Active Directory,” which catalogues email users and their respective privileges. “Taking down your email server is not something you do lightly,” said Alperovitch, who chairs the non-profit Silverado Policy Accelerator think-tank . Tony Cole of Attivo Networks said the huge number of potential victims creates a perfect “smokescreen” for nation-state hackers to hide a much smaller list of intended targets by tying up already overstretched cybersecurity officials. “There’s not enough incident response teams to handle all of this.” Many experts were surprised and perplexed at how groups rushed to infect server installations just ahead of Microsoft’s patch release. Kennedy, of TrustedSec, said it took Microsoft too long to get a patch out, though he does not think it should have notified people about it before the patch was ready. Steven Adair of the cybersecurity firm Volexity, which alerted Microsoft to the initial intrusion, described a “mass, indiscriminate exploitation” that began the weekend before the patch was released and included groups from “many different countries, (including) criminal actors.” The Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency issued an urgent alert on the hack last Wednesday and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tweeted about it Thursday evening. But the White House has yet to announce any specific initiative for responding. ___ Tucker reported from Washington and O'Brien reported from Providence, Rhode Island. AP writer Alan Suderman contributed from Richmond, Virginia. Frank Bajak, Eric Tucker And Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press
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MONTREAL, March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NioBay Metals Inc. (“NioBay” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:NBY, OTCQB:NBYCF) is pleased to welcome you to join us at the 2021 PDAC Virtual Conference from March 8-11, 2021. The NioBay booth is 5122 in the Investors Exchange. We look forward to speaking to you about: The positive Preliminary Economic Assessment of our James Bay Niobium Project. http://niobaymetals.com/wp/en/niobay-files-positive-james-bay-niobium-pea/ The exciting use of niobium. https://niobium.tech/ The potential explosive growth of the niobium market to supply the battery of the future demand. https://www.global.toshiba/ww/products-solutions/battery/scib/next/nto.html Claude Dufresne, President and CEO will be speaking as part of the Ontario Ministry of Energy Northern Development and Mining Booth on Critical Metals on Wednesday March 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm. There are multiple methods to contact us including through the https://pdacvirtual.ca or contact: Claude Dufresne, President and CEO, cdufrense@niobaymetals.comJack Gauthier, VP Geology, jgauthier@niobaymetals.comDerek Teevan, VP ESGI & Community, dteevan@niobaymetals.com About NioBay Metals Inc. NioBay Metals Inc. is a mining exploration company holding a 100% interest in the James Bay Niobium Project located 45 km south of Moosonee, in the James Bay Lowlands in Ontario. NioBay also holds a 72.5% interest in the Crevier niobium and tantalum project located in Quebec and a 47% direct participation in mineral titles situated in the Chibougamau region, Quebec, under a joint venture agreement with SOQUEM. Cautionary Statement Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information under the provisions of Canadian securities laws including statements about the Company’s plans. Such statements are necessarily based upon a number of beliefs, assumptions, and opinions of management on the date the statements are made and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors should change, except as required by law. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: NioBay Metals Inc.Claude Dufresne, P.Eng.President & CEOTel.: 514 866-6500Email: cdufresne@niobaymetals.comwww.niobaymetals.com Paradox Public RelationsTel: (514) 341-0408 or 1-866-460-0408jfmeilleur@paradox-pr.ca
Five women in New Brunswick have been honoured with the inaugural Minister's Award for Excellence in Championing Gender Equality. The VIVE awards, created to promote gender equality in workplaces, daily life and in government, recognize those who are forging paths and advancing gender equality, the province stated in announcing the winners. “Women are our pride, our hope, our future, and the recovery that will carry us through this pandemic,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality. “We are thrilled to spotlight some of New Brunswick’s outstanding unsung heroes.” The winners were named in five categories: Community, Youth, Business, Everyday and Government. This year’s winners are: • Community Champion: Johanne Perron of Moncton is the longtime executive director of the New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity. She has inspired generations of women to fight for their rights and others to follow suit and pursue a career in the non-profit and community sector, the province stated. She regularly brings the voices of women and advocates to government. • Business Champion: Sara Holyoke of Fredericton is the general manager of the Delta Fredericton. She has been a champion of helping women rise in field where men generally dominate in leadership roles, often taking on formal and informal mentorship roles in the industry, the province stated in the release. Her team now includes 50 per cent executive team members who are female, a 64 per cent female management team and 55 per cent of leadership development program graduates are female. • Everyday Champion: Karen Pearlston is a law professor in Fredericton at the University of New Brunswick with a long history of social justice activism, in particular, reproductive justice issues, the province stated. In collaboration with Reproductive Justice New Brunswick, Pearlston coordinates reproductive justice awareness building and education campaigns throughout the province, including online during COVID-19. Pearlston has advocated to save Clinic 554 and access to health care for all who face barriers. • Government Champion: Cheryl Hansen of Fredericton is the province’s top civil servant and oversees the provincial civil service as clerk of the executive council, the province stated. Hansen previously served as a deputy minister of the Treasury Board and other leadership roles within the public service. During the pandemic she led the civil service as it pivoted to primarily working from home, while ensuring the public was served. • Youth champion: Emma Coakle of Saint John. Born missing her right hand, she is a member of the War Amps CHAMP Program and through her volunteer work is working to end bullying and discrimination, the province stated. Clara Pasieka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Telegraph-Journal
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YANGON, Myanmar — Demonstrators in Myanmar’s biggest city came out Monday night for their first mass protests in defiance of an 8 p.m. curfew, seeking to show support for an estimated 200 students trapped by security forces in a small area of one neighbourhood. The students and other civilians earlier took part in one of the many daily protests across the country against the military’s seizure of power last month that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. The military government also placed a major curb on media coverage of the crisis. It announced that the licenses of five local media outlets — Mizzima, DVB, Khit Thit Media, Myanmar Now and 7Day News — have been cancelled. “These media companies are no longer allowed to broadcast or write or give information by using any kind of media platform or using any media technology,” it said on state broadcaster MRTV. All five had been offering extensive coverage of the protests, often with livestreaming video online. The offices of Myanmar Now were raided by the authorities Monday before the measure was announced. DVB said it was not surprised by the cancellation and would continue broadcasting on satellite TV and online. “We worry for the safety of our reporters and our staff, but in the current uprising, the whole country has become the citizens’ journalists and there is no way for military authorities to shut the information flow," Executive Director Aye Chan Naing told The Associated Press. The government has detained dozens of journalists since the coup, including a Myanmar Now reporter and Thein Zaw of AP, both of whom have been charged under a public order law that carried a penalty of up to three years in prison. The night's street protests began after police cordoned off part of Yangon’s Sanchaung neighbourhood and were believed to be conducting door-to-door searches for those who fled attacks by security forces to seek shelter in the homes of sympathetic strangers. News of their plight spread quickly on social media, and people poured into the streets in neighbourhoods all over the city to show solidarity and in hopes of drawing some of the pressure off the hunted protesters. On some streets, they constructed makeshift barricades with whatever was at hand. In the Insein district, they spread across road junctions, singing songs, chanting pro-democracy slogans and banging objects together. The diplomatic missions of the United States, Britain, Canada and the European Union all issued statements urging the security forces to allow the trapped people to return safely to their homes. Although all have been sharply critical of the Feb. 1 coup and police violence, it is unusual for such diplomatic statements to be issued in connection with a specific, ongoing incident. “There is heightened tension caused by security forces surrounding Kyun Taw Road in Sanchaung Township, Yangon. We call on those security forces to withdraw and allow people to go home safely,” said the U.S. Embassy's statement. By midnight Myanmar time, there had been no reports of clashes between police and protesters, although security forces chased crowds, harassed residents watching from windows, and fired stun grenades. They also were some reports of injuries from rubber bullets. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is following developments in the Sanchaung district where “many of those trapped are women, who were peacefully marching in commemoration of International Women’s Day,” U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. “He calls for maximum restraint and urges for the safe release of all without violence or arrests,” Dujarric said, and for respect of the rights to freedom of assembly and expression for peaceful demonstrators voicing “their hopes and desires for the future of their country." Guterres also called the occupation of a number of public hospitals in Myanmar by security forces “completely unacceptable,” the U.N. spokesman said. The nighttime hours have become increasingly dangerous in Myanmar. Police and army units routinely range through neighbourhoods, shooting randomly to intimidate residents and disrupt their sleep, and making targeted arrests. Security forces shot and killed two people in northern Myanmar during the day, local media reported. The Irrawaddy online newspaper said the victims were shot in the head during anti-coup protests in Myitkyina in Kachin State. Graphic video on social media showed protesters backing away from tear gas, responding with rocks and then fleeing after a fusillade of what seemed to be automatic gunfire. Demonstrators hurriedly carried away the injured, including one apparent fatality, a person with a severe head wound. A second body was seen later on a stretcher, his head covered with a cloth. Another shooting death took place in Pyapon, a city about 120 kilometres (75 miles) south of Yangon. To date, the government's violent crackdown has left more than 50 protesters dead. At least 18 people were fatally shot Feb. 28 and 38 on Wednesday, according to the U.N. Human Rights Office. Security forces also clamped down on anti-coup protesters elsewhere Monday, firing tear gas to break up a crowd of about 1,000 people demonstrating in Pyinmana, a satellite town of the capital, Naypyitaw. The protesters deployed fire extinguishers to create a smokescreen as they fled from authorities. Thousands of protesters who marched in Mandalay, the second-largest city, dispersed on their own amid fears that soldiers and police were planning to break up their demonstration with force. Meanwhile, an armed force from one of Myanmar’s ethnic groups was deployed to protect anti-coup marchers in the wake of a brutal crackdown by the junta. The unit from the Karen National Police Force arrived shortly after dawn to accompany about 2,000 protesters near Myitta in Tanintharyi Region in southeastern Myanmar. They carried an assortment of firearms including assault rifles as they marched ahead of the column down dusty rural roads. The Karen police force is under the control of the Karen National Union, one of many ethnic organizations that have been fighting for greater autonomy from the central government for decades. The KNU employs both political and, through its armed wing, military means to achieve its aims. Large-scale protests have occurred daily in many cities and towns since Myanmar’s military seized power, and security forces have responded with ever greater use of lethal force and mass arrests. On Sunday, police occupied hospitals and universities and reportedly arrested hundreds of people involved in protesting the military takeover. The Associated Press
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NEW YORK, March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Lizhi Inc. (NASDAQ: LIZI) pursuant and/or traceable to Lizhi’s January 17, 2020 initial public offering (the “IPO” or the “Offering”) of the important March 22, 2021 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the firm. SO WHAT: If you purchased Lizhi securities pursuant to the IPO you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Lizhi class action, go to http://www.rosenlegal.com/cases-register-1986.html or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 22, 2021. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience or resources. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 3 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020 founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: The complaint alleges that the Registration Statement contained false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) at the time of the IPO, the coronavirus was already ravaging China, the home base, principal market, and significant hub for Lizhi, its employees, and its customers; (2) the complications associated with the coronavirus were already negatively affecting Lizhi’s business, as employees and customers contracted the virus, lost employment, or otherwise experienced difficulty in generating, publishing, and monetizing the content critical to Lizhi’s platform; (3) even prior to the IPO, Lizhi employees and customers complained of, and to, Lizhi, which harmed the Company’s reputation and financial condition and prospects; and (4) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Lizhi class action, go to http://www.rosenlegal.com/cases-register-1986.html or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 lrosen@rosenlegal.com pkim@rosenlegal.com cases@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com
One analyst known for his accurate predictions of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) product developments has made a bold new forecast. Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International wrote in a research note distributed on Monday that Apple will release a mixed-reality (MR) headset by the middle of 2022. MR is basically one step up from augmented reality (AR), the difference being that the former more seamlessly incorporates real-world elements into the artificial environment.
Washington placed the franchise tag on Brandon Scherff on Monday, tagging the standout guard for a second consecutive year in the aftermath of his first All-Pro season. Scherff stands to make almost $18 million after his camp and the team were unable to negotiate a long-term contract. His franchise tag was worth just under $15 million last season. The 29-year-old started 13 games at right guard for Washington when it reached the playoffs for the first time since 2015, Scherff’s rookie year after being drafted fifth overall. Scherff has started 78 games in his NFL career while battling through injuries. “I love it here,” Scherff said on locker cleanout day. “I’m just looking forward to the off-season and hopefully I can sign my name to stay here.” Keeping Scherff is a major step toward continuity on the offensive line. Washington re-signed centre Chase Roullier to a four-year extension in January. ___ More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press
In a development that sounds more like the action of a supervillain in a science-fiction movie than a corporate asset-building move, Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) is constructing a giant battery in Texas. According to Bloomberg, which broke the story, a subsidiary of the Elon Musk-fronted electric vehicle (EV) company called Gambit Energy Storage is managing the project. It will be connected to the state's electric grid, which notoriously came close to shutting down entirely last month.
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Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) is going Down Under to find a new source of growth. The exercise bike and online classes specialist announced Monday that it is expanding to Australia, for its initial toe-in-the-water into the Asia Pacific region. Australians wishing to get in shape and willing to fork over the money for Peloton's comparatively pricey goods will be able to buy both the Peloton Bike and the Peloton Bike+, the company's popular hardware items.
PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) is acquiring a new asset. The company announced Monday that it has agreed to purchase Curv, a privately held digital asset security specialist based in Israel. Curv focuses on security solutions (delivered via cloud computing) for the blockchain, the digital technology that is at the root of cryptocurrencies.
The slower growth was mainly due to a sharper contraction in private inventories and capital expenditure expanding less than previously thought in the fourth quarter, even as exports remained solid. Separate data showed household spending was hit by a bigger annual drop in January than in the prior month, a sign the COVID-19 pandemic was keeping consumers cautious about shopping. Private inventories, including raw materials and manufactured products, subtracted 0.6 percentage point from revised growth domestic product growth (GDP), worse than a negative preliminary contribution of 0.4 percentage point.