X Close to Landing NY and CA Payment Licenses

X Close to Landing NY and CA Payment Licenses

Elon Musk says X could soon receive money transmitter licenses from New York and California. The license from California could come in the next month or so, while New York’s approval may be “a few months away,” said Musk, whose comments Wednesday (March 6) at the Morgan Stanley technology, media and telecom conference were reported by Reuters. …

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Funding at risk for program that helps millions afford internet

Funding at risk for program that helps millions afford internet

More than 20 million low-income households are at risk of being priced out of internet access unless Congress can reach agreement on funding for a program that provides internet service discounts.  Supporters of the Affordable Connectivity Program are pressing for passage of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to keep it afloat past April, when funding is expected to run …

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Wall Street high on AI euphoria

Wall Street high on AI euphoria

Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. Markets positive Wall Street hit another record on Friday as …

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Tinder & Hinge are under fire after users say ‘addictive’ dating apps are leading to $100s spent in yearly subscriptions

Tinder & Hinge are under fire after users say ‘addictive’ dating apps are leading to 0s spent in yearly subscriptions

DATING app users are suing the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, claiming they prioritize profits over helping people find true love. The class action lawsuit against Match Group filed on Valentine’s Day blasts the companies for “transforming users into gamblers.” 2 A class-action lawsuit was filed against the parent company of Tinder and HingeCredit: …

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Tesla to install $500M supercomputer in Buffalo

Tesla to install 0M supercomputer in Buffalo

Jonathan D. Epstein ,  David Robinson Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that two giant computing projects totaling more than $900 million in state and private-sector investment are coming to the Buffalo area, as advanced technology and especially artificial intelligence take on an increasingly prominent role in business and life in general. Tesla Inc., the electric …

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NY gets $228M to improve internet coverage. Where will work happen?

NY gets 8M to improve internet coverage. Where will work happen?

New York will receive $228.2 million in federal funding to connect tens of thousands of homes in rural and underserved communities to high-speed Internet. Applications are being accepted now for the ConnectALL’s Municipal Infrastructure Program, an effort to bridge the so-called digital divide that has kept some New York communities from connecting to the most …

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Rex Heuermann’s lawyer defends ‘sadistic’ internet searches in Gilgo Beach case

Rex Heuermann’s lawyer defends ‘sadistic’ internet searches in Gilgo Beach case

Metro By Michael Ruiz, Fox News Published Jan. 19, 2024, 6:32 a.m. ET Michael Brown, the attorney for suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann, answered a question about the “sadistic” search history prosecutors allegedly found on his client’s devices. Investigators said they found dozens of search terms – including “torture redhead porn,” “girl with face beat up,” …

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How photo editing app Tezza started a lucrative, passive income stream

How photo editing app Tezza started a lucrative, passive income stream

She and Herrmann, a software engineer, realized they could bottle up her aesthetic into pre-made photo filters and sell them. Her followers could make their lives look Instagram-worthy — no fancy cameras or editing programs required. That idea is now Tezza, a Los Angeles-based company that makes collage kits, apparel and its claim-to-fame photo editing …

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