September, 2024

• 8 September

  China says “dissatisfied” with new Dutch export controls on ASML chipmaking tools

  

  BEIJING (Reuters) – China is “dissatisfied” with the Dutch goverment’s decision to expand export controls on ASML chipmaking equipment, the Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement on Sunday. The Dutch government on Friday said it would expand export licensing requirements for ASML’s 1970i and 1980i DUV (Deep Ultraviolet) immersion …

  Read More »
• 8 September

  Trump Urges Police Officers to Watch for Voter Fraud

  Speaking to the national board of the Fraternal Order of Police, former President Donald J. Trump made an appeal that could run afoul of state laws and prompt accusations of voter intimidation. Source link

  Read More »
• 8 September

  Second Byju’s auditor exits in a year amid bankruptcy proceedings

  

  BDO, the auditor for Indian edtech startup Byju’s, has resigned with immediate effect, marking the second auditor departure for the embattled startup in about a year and further intensifying concerns about its financial health and governance. In a scathing resignation letter, BDO subsidiary MSKA highlighted multiple issues with Byju’s, including …

  Read More »
• 8 September

  Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sept. 8

  

  The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The Mini Crossword is much easier than the old-school NYT Crossword, and you probably can complete it in a couple of minutes. But if you’re stuck, we’ve got the answers. And …

  Read More »
• 8 September

  Astro Bot Review: All History Lessons Should Be This Fun

  About 150 PlayStation characters, including the dragon Spyro and the cylinder-headed prince from Katamari Damacy, make appearances in a paean to Sony’s legacy. Source link

  Read More »
• 8 September

  Evian Championship: Céline Boutier Returns Home to Defend Her Title

  Last year she became the third Frenchwoman to win a major and the first since 2003. Source link

  Read More »
• 8 September

  Warren Buffett Just Sold Another $3.1 Billion Worth of One of Berkshire Hathaway’s Largest Holdings. Here’s Why.

  

  Warren Buffett hasn’t seen a lot to like in the stock market in quite some time. In each of the last seven quarters, Buffett sold more stock from Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) equity portfolio than new purchases. And it looks like he’s about to make it a full …

  Read More »
• 8 September

  In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening?

  Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain. Source link

  Read More »
• 8 September

  How a viral AI image catapulted a Mexican startup to a major adidas contract

  

  Antonio Nuño, Fatima Alvarez, and Enrique Rodriguez have been friends since they were five years old. As teenagers, they became volunteers helping indigenous communities — first in Mexico, then in other countries — and saw that many of the women were artisans.  The trio came to realize that these artists …

  Read More »
• 8 September

  Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Sept. 8, #455

  

  Looking for more Connections answers? Click here for our daily Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Need the answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is …

  Read More »