FSteven Spielberg made five of the top 10 movies at the box office in the United States last weekend. Jurassic Park roared at n. ° 1, leaving Jaws biting his heels at n. 2. Back to the Future was at n. # 6, just above ET, with The Goonies at …
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Ubisoft investigates allegations of sexual harassment and abuse by employees
Publisher Ubisoft says it has launched investigations into allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct by its employees. In a statement released Thursday, Ubisoft said it is dedicated to creating inclusive and safe work environments, but adds: “It is clear that we have not accomplished this in the past.” We should …
Read More »A key thesis for Bitcoin’s long-term bull market has just taken a hit
A popular narrative argues that the Federal Reserve’s massive stimulus programs, launched to counter a coronavirus-induced recession, could hyperinflate the economy and fuel a major recovery in bitcoin. However, that bullish theory, which suggests that the cryptocurrency would be seen as a hedging asset in dire economic times, has taken …
Read More »Three die in attempted murder of Mexico City police chief | World News
At least three people were killed after assassins disguised as highway workers launched an early-morning attack on the Mexico City police chief on the capital’s most famous street. Omar García Harfuch was reportedly driving to work through the leafy neighborhood of Lomas de Chapultepec, home to several foreign embassies, when …
Read More »Amid riots, Black Lives Matter and other social justice groups see windfall profits to raise funds
As protests over police brutality and racial injustice have intensified in recent weeks, mounting public pressure has prompted both parties in Congress to draft their own reform bills, states, and local governments To topple statues perceived as racist, places like Washington, DC speed up police reform legislation, and some officials …
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