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Day: June 26, 2021
Duluth’s Ikonics to merge with cryptocurrency mining company
Duluth-based imaging technology company Ikonics has entered into a merger agreement with TeraWulf Inc, a Bitcoin mining company based in Easton, … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
Apple reportedly sends warning letter to Chinese leaker
Despite Apple's efforts to keep anyone from finding out what it's working on, leaks have continued to give the world early previews of new iPhones, … social experiment by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
New Jersey voters will decide amendment to allow college sports betting on in-state games, New …
On November 2, N.J. voters will decide at least two constitutional amendments, including an amendment to expand college sports betting. The ballot …
Silver Linings: ‘Socialization is the biggest thing’
AUBURN — Cynthia Larrabee likes to be busy and sociable, and in retirement she's found a place to do that: the Auburn Senior Community Center.
Mozilla wants to help internet users take control over their data Magnifying Glass Data
Mozilla is launching a new privacy-first data sharing platform called Rally that puts users in control of their online data instead of companies. At the same time though, the new platform also allows users of the company’s browser to contribute their browsing data to crowdsourced […]
Pensionati, sono tanti a lavorare
Fino al 2012 si andava in pensione a 65 anni, poi il limite è stato portato a 67, ma non di colpo, all'italiana. I patti in Germania si mantengono. Un … by Livio Acerbo #greengroundit
On TikTok, Black creators’ dance strike calls out creative exploitation
There’s a new Megan Thee Stallion music video out in time for triple digit temperatures. But instead of launching a fresh viral TikTok dance for summer, the single inspired an informal protest among Black creators tired of thanklessly launching trends into the social media stratosphere. […]
Gambling: Clemson products set to shine in NFL during first year with Jags
With all teams on siesta until training camps commence, it's the perfect time to start diving into futures markets, especially player props. Brad Evans from …
US Takedown of Iranian Media Sites Extends a Thorny Precedent
In a surprise action on Tuesday, the United States government seized more than 30 website domains connected to Iran’s government, disrupting access to multiple state-backed media outlets. US officials said the action stemmed from terrorist disinformation distributed on the sites and their violation of sanctions. […]