Ben Cross, star of stage and screen, has died at the age of 72. The actor, best known for his role in Oscar-winning drama Chariots of Fire, died in Vienna from an unspecified illness according to his daughter who confirmed the news on Facebook. “I am very broken to share …
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Internal Surface Duo shows Microsoft’s fanatical commitment to thin
See the guts of the Microsoft Surface Duo. There’s an incredible amount of motherboards here. Here’s what it looks like with the screens on. The edges are another thin compromise. Microsoft If the Surface Duo were a bit thinner, the USB-C port would not fit. Microsoft has marked for us …
Read More »300 Pizza Hut restaurants closed
Up to 300 Pizza Hut restaurants close after bankruptcy of one of the chain’s largest franchisees. CNN reported NPC International filed for Chapter 11 in the Southern District of Texas in July. On Monday, NPC announced that it had reached an agreement with the owner of Pizza Hut, Yum! Markets, …
Read More »How the story of Kamala Harris’ mother resonates with immigrants
First Chamber Member Kamala Harris has long been vocal in describing the immense influence her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, has on her own trajectory and outlook. Since she was announced on the Democratic ticket last week, details about the senator’s background – including her mother’s story – have resonated with many …
Read More »Businesses warn they will not participate in Trump’s tax plan
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation and the National Association of Manufacturers, among others, urged policymakers to return to negotiations instead on a fixed coronavirus relief package in Congress. “Many of our members consider it unfair for employees to make a decision that would force a major bill …
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