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One potential hedge against inflation? Pokémon cards
This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. In the heart of midtown Manhattan on Wednesday evenings, you can find Jared Alday at Montasy Comics for its weekly Pokémon trading card tournament. He got hooked last year. “I was just going around a local card shop. It looked nice. Like, ‘Ooh, Pokémon. This is my childhood.’ Got a pack, opened it up. From that moment on, here I am,” he said.
How Trump tariffs will affect U.S. fashion
As the U.S.-China trade war intensifies, fashion industry is facing some tough questions about how tariffs will shake up their budgets.
Q&A: Jerelyn Rodriguez, CEO and Co-founder of The Knowledge House
Hello, and welcome to yet another edition of The Black Cat. To read what you missed this week in Good Black News, click here. Otherwise, this week, we have a Q&A with Jerelyn Rodriguez, the co-founder and CEO of the nonprofit The Knowledge House, a Bronx-based nonprofit that provides STEM opportunities to underrepresented communities.
Harper-from-Industry-core
Hello, and welcome to yet another edition of The Black Cat. To read what you missed this week in Good Black News, click here. Otherwise, this week, weâre talking about Harper Stern â my favorite character on TV. Now note: Iâve been with âIndustryâ since the very beginning so Iâm not new to the hive, and I love the success the show is now getting in its third season.
Should my data engineering title be revoked if I don't know Python?
I was a data engineer for three years and SQL was my everyday programming language. Let me answer some of your next questions. My official title was indeed Data Engineer, which I might add was a significant improvement towards accurately representing my role over my first title of Software Developer & Integrator.
Boeing: Aviation giant displays crisis management at Asia's top airshow
As the aviation industry gathers this week for the Singapore Airshow there is no shortage of military hardware made by US aerospace giant Boeing. Spectators have been treated to displays by the F-15 fighter and Apache attack helicopter. However, conspicuously absent from the event are Boeing's commercial jets. Instead, attendees of Asia's biggest airshow have to make do with models of Boeing's passenger planes or can step inside an "immersive display" of the Boeing 777X cabin.
US lifts ban on imports of newest Apple watch - BBC Information
By Monica Miller BBC Information, Singapore 27 December 2023, 03:54 GMT Up to date 35 minutes in the past Picture supply, Getty Photographs Apple’s newest sensible watches can resume being offered within the US after the tech firm filed an emergency enchantment with authorities. Gross sales of the Collection 9 and Extremely 2 watches had been halted within the US over a patent row.
BYD: The top electric car maker that is not Tesla
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Chinese auto giant BYD has emerged as stiff competition for Tesla By Monica Miller BBC News, Singapore Electric car maker Tesla has a Chinese rival in its rear-view mirror. Shares in BYD, or Build Your Dreams, jumped this week after it said it expected third-quarter profits to more than double compared with last year. BYD is now ahead of Tesla in quarterly production - and second to the US car maker in global sales.
BYD: The top electric car maker that is not Tesla Original
Electric car maker Tesla has a Chinese rival in its rear-view mirror. Shares in BYD, or Build Your Dreams, jumped this week after it said it expected third-quarter profits to more than double compared with last year. BYD is now ahead of Tesla in quarterly production - and second to the US car maker in global sales. Its success is also a sign of just how much China's auto industry is growing - China overtook Japan this year to become the world's biggest exporter.
The race for China’s electric vehicle market
China is home to the world’s largest auto market, and when it comes to electric vehicles, Tesla has dominated sales. But Chinese automaker BYD has recently shaken up the rankings and is now beating out Tesla in the Chinese market while also threatening to push Tesla from its top spot in global EV sales. BYD stands for Build Your Dreams, and it’s one of the biggest privately owned Chinese companies, but in many places it’s not exactly a household name.
Lawsuit against ASPA alleges theft of intellectual property
Lawsuit against ASPA alleges theft of intellectual property Aug 8, 2023Aug 8, 2023 3:56 pm GMT 1 view A lawsuit has been filed in the High Court of American Samoa against the American Samoa Power Authority and its CEO, Wallon Fong , alleging mismanagement of a large windfarm project that according to the plaintiffs would have brought significant power cost savings to ASPA customers.
Ex-Wallaby and All Black stars named in Samoa squad
By Monica Miller, RNZ Pacific correspondent in Apia Former Wallaby Christian Leali'ifano has been named in the 40-strong Manu Samoa squad to prepare for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Leali'ifano, who is the captain of Moana Pasifika, played 26 times for Australia between 2013 and 2019. Manu Samoa head coach Vaovasamanaia Seilla Maposua has also named young flanker Miracle Fai'ilagi in a strong squad for the June Tests and Rugby World Cup preprations.
Starburst invites the Trino community and you!
Trino Summit in San Francisco in November lastyear was a huge success for the community of users, contributors and partners in the larger Trino ecosystem. We concluded the year 2022 with many new features, new users, new integrations, and new release. The Starburst team is proud to be a integral part of the community and we took up the banner again. We just could not wait until the later half of the year, and so this week are bringing you Trino Fest 2023.
Li Shangfu: War with US would be unbearable disaster, says China defence minister - BBC
World News This video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.By Monica Miller and Joshua Cheethamin Singapore and LondonChina’s defence minister has said war with the US would be an “unbearable disaster” for the world in his first major speech since taking on the role.At a security summit, General Li Shangfu said “some countries” were intensifying an arms race in Asia.
10 benefits and challenges of data mesh
Data mesh has many advantages for organizations that use it to change their business processes towards a decentralized model. Below we highlight 10 benefits and challenges of data mesh. 5 Benefits of data mesh #1 Increase efficiency Data mesh is more efficient compared to traditional ETL pipelines using central IT Teams. The image below shows a typical bottleneck created through a centralized IT team.
Top 13 benefits of data products for users and the business
Data products have many benefits. They create a new, curated way of interacting with datasets and place team collaboration and business questions at the forefront of data analysis. Businesses adopt data products for many reasons, including ease of use, improved data reliability and trustworthiness, and new opportunities for cross-functional sharing. Also, data product adoption includes many benefits for both data producers and data consumers.
Build an open data lake architecture with dbt Cloud and Starburst Galaxy
Three or so moons ago, I had the pleasure of demonstrating to you the notorious pair that is Starburst and dbt. We posted the dbt Core and Starburst Galaxy tutorial, and it was awesome to see people get excited about using the two technologies together to make life even better for the golden trio that is data engineers, analytics engineers, and data analysts.
Covid: China economy rebounds after pandemic measures lifted
Image source, Getty Images China's economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year, as the country emerged from its tough Covid restrictions. Compared to the same period last year, gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.5%, official figures show. The key measure of economic activity was driven up by a boost in household spending and rising factory activity. Beijing pledged to boost the world's second largest economy when it lifted coronavirus measures in December.
Japan approves plan to open its first casino
Image source, Getty Images Japanese officials have approved controversial plans to build the country's first gambling resort. The complex will open in the western city of Osaka in 2029. Casinos have long been illegal in Japan. But a law was passed in 2018 providing exceptions to games, such as poker or baccarat, to create jobs and boost tourism. Public opinion has been split, with some concerned about a rise in crime and gambling addiction.
Boeing's 737 Max faces delays over supply problems Original
Image source, Getty Images Boeing has said it faces delivery delays on a "significant number" of its 737 MAX planes over a production issue. The aviation giant said their suppler informed them the installation of fittings on the rear of the plane did not follow the standard. "This is not an immediate safety of flight issue and the in-service fleet can continue operating safely," according to the US-based plane-maker. It's the latest problem for Boeing's as the industry faces a shortage of jets.
Accounting firm EY calls off 'Project Everest' to break up firm Original
Image source, Getty Images Accounting firm EY has called off its plan called "Project Everest" to break up its auditing and consulting units. The firm, formally known as Ernst & Young, announced they were "stopping work on the project" because its US arm decided to not to move forward. The Big Four - Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC - dominate the global accounting market share. The plan came as regulators called for major industry reforms over conflict of interest and poor working practices.
Accounting firm EY calls off 'Project Everest' to break up firm
By Monica Miller BBC News Accounting firm EY has called off its plan called "Project Everest" to break up its auditing and consulting units. The firm, formally known as Ernst & Young, announced they were "stopping work on the project" because its US arm decided to not to move forward. The Big Four - Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC - dominate the global accounting market share. The plan came as regulators called for major industry reforms over conflict of interest and poor working practices.
Building data-driven solutions: An overview of data products
Have you ever had your entire workday derailed by a slack message? You can try to carefully craft a weekly calendar full of “working blocks” or “focus time”, but the second that burning question comes rolling in, your agenda is out the window. Data engineers in particular resonate with this pattern all too well. A business user doesn’t know the transformation logic behind a certain field in their dashboard? Ping. Someone questioning why the retention on this specific table is 30 days, not 45 days?
Tesla to build new battery factory in Shanghai
By Monica Miller BBC News Elon Musk's electric car maker Tesla says it is expanding in China as it builds a new factory to make its large-scale batteries. The plant in Shanghai will be able to produce 10,000 of its "Megapack" energy storage units a year, the firm says. A Megapack is a very large battery that can be used to help stabilise energy grids and prevent power outages. Tesla already has Megapack plant in California, which also produces 10,000 of the units each year.
Elon Musk: Tesla to build new battery factory in Shanghai Original
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Tesla showroom in Beijing Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla says it is expanding in China as it builds a new factory to make its large-scale batteries. The plant in Shanghai will be able to produce 10,000 of its "Megapack" energy storage units a year, the firm says. A Megapack is a very large battery that can be used to help stabilise energy grids and prevent power outages.
Samsung to cut chip production after profits plunge 96% Original
Image source, Getty Images Samsung Electronics will cut memory chip production after announcing a 96% drop in its quarterly operating profit. The world's largest chip producer said sales had dropped sharply due to a slow global economy and less demand after the pandemic. Samsung said preliminary numbers showed operating profits fell 600 billion won ($455m; £366m) in January-March, from 14 trillion won the previous year. The firm's shares jumped more than 4% on the news it would slow chip-making.
Amazon closing UK-based online shop Book Depository Original
Image source, Book Depositary UK-based online store Book Depository is being closed down by its parent company, the US technology giant Amazon. The company has told customers that it will cease operations later this month after almost two decades in business. It comes after Amazon announced plans to cut thousands of jobs as it shakes up its businesses. The news was met with sadness by many of Book Depository's customers from around the world.
Amazon closing UK-based online shop Book Depository
By Monica Miller BBC News UK-based online store Book Depository is being closed down by its parent company, the US technology giant Amazon. The company has told customers that it will cease operations later this month after almost two decades in business. It comes after Amazon announced plans to cut thousands of jobs as it shakes up its businesses. The news was met with sadness by many of Book Depository's customers from around the world.
Cineworld drops sale of UK and US businesses after failing to find buyer
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Cineworld says it aims to raise $2.3bn to exit bankruptcy Original
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Cinemas were hit hard by the pandemic Cineworld says it plans to raise $2.26bn (£1.8bn) in new funding as the struggling cinema chain aims to emerge from bankruptcy. The company filed for US bankruptcy protection last year. It has been trying to restructure its $5bn of debt after being hit hard by lockdowns and a lack of big movie releases due to the pandemic. Cineworld, which also owns the Picturehouse chain in the UK, has been struggling to find a buyer.
Kanye West: Adidas warns of losses from Yeezy fallout Original
Image source, Getty Images Adidas has warned over the impact on its profits after it ended the hugely successful Yeezy partnership with rapper and fashion designer Kanye West. The firm's new boss said it could lose hundreds of millions of dollars this year if it cannot sell its stock of Yeezy sneakers. The sportswear giant cut ties with West, known as Ye, after he posted anti-Semitic comments on social media. The announcement marks the company's fourth profit warning since July.
US-China trade hits record high despite rising tensions
Image source, Getty Images Trade between the US and China hit a record high last year even as their diplomatic relations reach new lows. Imports and exports between the two countries totalled $690.6bn (£572.6bn) in 2022, official figures show. Tensions rose between Washington and Beijing in recent days after a Chinese balloon travelled across the US.
New Porsche mistakenly put on sale at bargain price in China
Potential car buyers in China have found that an online advert for a luxury sports car was just too good to be true. A Porsche dealership in the the city of Yinchuan listed the brand new vehicle for 124,000 yuan ($18,300, £15,000). That is just a fraction of what it should have been. The Panamera has a starting price of $148,000. The promotion attracted hundreds of would-be buyers who rushed to secure what appeared to be a bargain.
King Charles will not appear on new Australia $5 note
The new design will pay tribute to "the culture and history" of Indigenous Australians, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says. A portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on the current design of the five dollar note. The Queen's death last year reignited debates about Australia's future as a constitutional monarchy. "This decision by the Reserve Bank Board follows consultation with the Australian government, which supports this change," the bank said in a statement.
King Charles will not appear on new Australia $5 note
Image source, Reserve Bank of Australia By Monica Miller & Peter Hoskins The new design will pay tribute to "the culture and history of the First Australians", the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says. A portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on the current design of five dollar note. The Queen's death last year reignited debates about Australia's future as a constitutional monarchy.
King Charles will not appear on new Australia $5 note
Image source, Reserve Bank of Australia By Monica Miller & Peter Hoskins Business reporters King Charles III will not feature on Australia's new five dollar note, the country's central bank has announced. The new design will pay tribute to "the culture and history of the First Australians", the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says. A portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II appears on the current design of five dollar note.
Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say
Read full article Huawei logo on smartphone in front of US flag. The US government has stopped approving licences for American firms to export most items to Chinese technology giant Huawei, according to reports. It comes as the Biden administration continues to tighten its rules on exports of US technology to China. Washington has previously accused Huawei of being a threat to US national security and of working with the Chinese Communist Party.
Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say
Image source, Getty Images By Monica Miller BBC News, Singapore The US government has stopped approving licences for American firms to export most items to Chinese technology giant Huawei, according to reports. It comes as the Biden administration continues to tighten its rules on exports of US technology to China. Washington has previously accused Huawei of being a threat to US national security and that the firm is working with the Chinese Communist Party.
Mining giant 'sorry' over lost radioactive capsule in Australia Original
Image source, Getty Images Mining giant Rio Tinto says it is working with authorities to try to find a radioactive capsule that went missing in Western Australia this month. "We recognise this is clearly very concerning and are sorry for the alarm it has caused," the firm told the BBC. The casing contains a small quantity of radioactive Caesium-137, which could cause serious illness if touched. It was lost between the town of Newman and the city of Perth, a distance of roughly 1,400km (870 miles).
Adani Group: Asia's richest man hits back at 'con' allegations
By Nikhil Inamdar and Monica Miller, BBC News A company owned by Asia's richest man has hit back at a report which accused the firm of "brazen" stock manipulation and accounting fraud. The Adani Group, founded by Gautam Adani, called the report by a US investment firm "malicious" and "selective misinformation". The group lost almost $US11bn of its market value after the research was made public on Wednesday. It was considering legal action against New York's Hindenburg Research.
LVMH: Luxury giant's sales soar despite China losses Original
Image source, Getty Images By Monica Miller BBC News, Singapore The world's biggest luxury group has reported strong sales driven by the holiday shopping season. LVMH said they experienced a second straight record year with revenue and profits despite geopolitical tensions and high cost of living. Sales reached almost $25bn (£19.9), a 9% increase in the final three months of the year. The company saw strong growth in Europe, US and Japan which made up for losses in China due to Covid lockdowns.
Adani Group: Asia's richest man hits back at 'con' allegations Original
Image source, Getty Images By Nikhil Inamdar and Monica Miller BBC News A company owned by Asia's richest man has hit back at a report which accused the firm of "brazen" stock manipulation and accounting fraud. The Adani Group, founded by Gautam Adani, called the report by a US investment firm "malicious" and "selective misinformation". The group lost almost $11bn (£8.7bn) of its market value after the research was made public on Wednesday.
Adani Group: Asia's richest man hits back at 'con' allegations
1 day ago A US-based financial forensic firm has alleged that India’s Adani Group, led by the world’s third-richest person Gautam Adani, is involved in a massive and “brazen stock manipulation” and “accounting fraud scheme.” In a report published yesterday (Jan. 24), the New York-based short seller said the …
Adani Group: Asia's richest man hits back at 'con' allegations
Google on Wednesday announced that it will be making some significant changes to the policies it has for the Android ecosystem in India. Google will …
Rupert Murdoch ditches plan to merge Fox and News Corp Original
Image source, Getty Images By Monica Miller BBC News, Singapore Rupert Murdoch has called off a proposal to reunite his broadcasting and publishing media empire. Mr Murdoch and his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch have announced the decision not to go ahead with the plan because it "is not optimal for shareholders of News Corp and FOX at this time". The idea was suggested last fall, almost a decade after the two companies split. The Murdoch family trust owns about 40% of both companies.
Apple boss Tim Cook to have pay cut by over 40% this year
Image source, Getty Images Apple chief executive Tim Cook will see his annual pay package slashed by more than 40% this year. The technology giant says Mr Cook requested the cut after criticism from shareholders. Apple's compensation committee awarded him a total "target compensation" of $49m (£45.1m) for 2023. Last year the iPhone maker's shares fell sharply in the face of supply chain issues and a global economic slowdown.
FTX: Collapsed cryptocurrency giant recovers $5bn of assets Original
Image source, Getty Images Collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX has located more than $5bn (£4.1bn) of assets, an attorney for the firm says. However, a US bankruptcy court was told on Wednesday that the extent of losses to customers is still not known. Prosecutors have accused FTX's former chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried of orchestrating an "epic" fraud that may have cost investors, customers and lenders billions of dollars.
Cost of living: Uniqlo to raise pay in Japan by up to 40% Original
Image source, Getty Images By Monica Miller and Mariko Oi BBC News The owner of Japanese fashion chain Uniqlo says it will raise the pay of staff in its home country by up to 40%. Fast Retailing says the new pay policy will apply to full-time employees at its headquarters and company stores in Japan from the beginning of March. Last week Japan's prime minister called on firms to put up wages to help people struggling with rising prices.
Disney boss calls for workers to return to office four days a week Original
Image source, Getty Images By Monica Miller BBC News, Singapore Disney's boss has called on employees who are currently working from home to start going into the office for four days a week from the start of March. Chief executive Bob Iger said so-called "hybrid" workers will now be asked to treat "Monday through Thursday as in-person workdays". He also highlighted his view that face-to-face collaboration is key to "a creative business like ours".
US farmers win right to repair John Deere equipment Original
Image source, Deere & Co Tractor maker John Deere has agreed to give its US customers the right to fix their own equipment. Previously, farmers were only allowed to use authorised parts and service facilities rather than cheaper independent repair options. Deere and Co. is one of the world's largest makers farming equipment. Consumer groups have for years been calling on companies to allow their customers to be able to fix everything from smartphones to tractors.
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