Jack Dorsey dramatically shuts down Block’s TBD crypto unit

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter Inc., speaks during the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, Florida, U.S., Friday, June 4, 2021. Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty Images During the crypto-crazy summer of 2021, when memecoins like dogecoin and Shiba Inu were floating along with bitcoin and ethereum, Square founder Jack Dorsey announced that his … Read more

Public confidence in the science of the COVID-19 vaccine affects vaccine uptake in the US

The study highlights the importance of strengthening trust in health communication from public sources such as the CDC and addressing the emotional impacts of loss. Study: Trust in the science behind COVID-19 vaccines as a driver of vaccine acceptance in the United States, 2021–2023. Image credit: Shutterstock AI / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published … Read more

Here’s why Eli Lilly is making a comeback, plus delays in mega caps, growth in majors

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch – an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the final hour of Wall Street trading. Markets: The S&P 500 briefly touched 6,000 as record gains continued. It’s the fourth straight positive session for the broad-based index, which has risen nearly 4% since … Read more

The Planetary Boundaries Framework gains traction in sustainability science

Past and possible future trajectories of the Earth system. Credit: Nature Reviews Earth and Environment (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43017-024-00597-z The Planetary Boundaries (GP) Framework is a key tool to address the climate crisis and protect the future of humanity on Earth. For the first time, the complete story of Planetary Frontiers is being told from its … Read more

Q3 2024 US Business-to-Business Labor Market Update: Still waiting for a software update

The Indeed Hiring Lab tracks business-to-business (B2B) hiring trends by analyzing Indeed’s latest data. We examine overall job market trends and dive deeper into job posting trends in various B2B professional categories. Finally, we focus on recent developments in layoffs and worker turnover. Relations: The ongoing decline in job postings that began in early 2022 … Read more

Wall Street is bullish on Home Depot as it worries about Best Buy

Wall Street analysts feel good about one of our retail stocks, but worried about another. Home Depot news Telsey Advisory Group, a leader in retail industry analysis, upgraded Home Depot stock to an outperform buy on Friday. The research firm also raised its 12-month price target to $455 per share from $360, implying nearly 14% … Read more

Computer Science Professor Receives Regents Recognition for Outstanding Teaching

Etienne Vouga, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin, has received a 2024 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award for demonstrating outstanding classroom performance and innovative teaching. Vouga is one of 12 recipients this year from across the University of Texas system. “Professor Vouga’s extraordinary dedication to his … Read more

Elon Musk could help disrupt tech amid a Trump victory

The tech industry is anticipating a boost thanks to Trump’s election this week. VCs expect deregulation that could spur innovation and think Musk can influence US policy. The Biden administration faced criticism for strict technology regulations, which hindered M&A. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. download … Read more

Embracing the future of cryptography and identity management

Looking ahead to 2025, it’s time for organizations to put the right tools and processes in place for it … [+] prepare for post-quantum cryptography. getty As we prepare to enter 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by advances in quantum computing, the proliferation of IoT and OT devices, and a wave of … Read more