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FCC authorizes SpaceX Gen2 Starlink: Up to 7,500 satellites

A batch of Starlink satellites deploy in orbit after a launch on Nov. 13, 2021. SpaceX The Federal Communications Commission issued a key authorization to Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Thursday, granting approval for the company to move forward with launching up to 7,500 next-generation satellites in its Starlink internet network. …

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Washington lawmakers don’t plan to sell crypto stocks despite FTX collapse

The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has pulled a host of other companies down with it and threatens the stability of the digital coin marketplace, but some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are holding on to their crypto investments — even as they call for tighter regulations. At least nine lawmakers …

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Pink sauce, butter boards and more

Social media sites like Twitter and Instagram are hubs for the all the latest food trends, but TikTok in particular continues to bring about very interesting culinary creations. We’re all looking for ways to spice up our meals or just have a little fun in the kitchen, which is why …

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Rail unions warn of election consequences with labor deal in Senate

Leaders of the rail labor unions that have voted not to ratify the tentative labor deal tell CNBC that as the Senate moves closer to a vote on Thursday afternoon on legislation to prevent a rail strike, senators need to realize this is a humanitarian issue and their members will …

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Google Doodle features Black Silicon Valley trailblazer Jerry Lawson

Today’s Google Doodle highlights a little-known piece of Silicon Valley history.  The animation recognizes tech and gaming pioneer Jerry Lawson, one of the few Black engineers working in the tech industry in the 1970s. Lawson, who died in 2011 at the age of 70, cemented his place in history when …

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The 10 best states to find a job right now, according to new research

Is now still a good time to find a job?  The answer might depend on where you live.  Despite amplified recession fears and headlines of mass layoffs at tech companies, overall layoffs in the job market remain historically low — and there are 1.7 job openings for every unemployed person, …

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How Covid has changed life insurance underwriting

Family and friends gather in San Felipe, Texas, for the Jan. 26, 2021, funeral of Gregory Blanks, 50, who died of Covid-19. Callaghan O’Hare | Reuters As Americans brace for the third winter of the Covid-19 pandemic, many are still grappling with ongoing related health and financial issues — including …

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Employees to shift focus to ‘career cushioning’ as job cuts rise

Holger Scheibe | The Image Bank | Getty Images The rate of job cut announcements at U.S. employers in November was more than five times greater than a year ago, according to a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Overall, U.S.-based firms announced 76,835 job cuts in November, led by the …

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IRS gives Trump tax returns to House committee after court battle

Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on stage to speak during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home on November 15, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The IRS has given six years of former President Donald Trump’s federal income tax returns to the House Ways and …

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This nonprofit has raised over $10 million for Indigenous women entrepreneurs

Native American women stand to lose nearly $1.1 million over the course of their careers to a staggering wage gap that has widened since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research.  In 2021, Native American women working full-time were paid approximately $0.57 for every dollar earned by …

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