How big are the stimulus payments in the bill, and who is eligible?
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Sonos Roam will include Auto Trueplay and new ‘Sound Swap’ mode
On Tuesday, Sonos will introduce its latest product called the Sonos Roam, which The Verge extensively detailed a couple of days ago. Now I’m able to share a bit more about new functionality that will debut first on the tiny, … Continue reading Sonos Roam will include Auto Trueplay and new ‘Sound Swap’ mode
The Louvre Recovers Armor Pieces Stolen Nearly 40 Years Ago
At the end of May 1983, two pieces of Italian Renaissance armor went missing. The circumstances around their disappearance still remain a mystery. Source: New York Times Continue reading The Louvre Recovers Armor Pieces Stolen Nearly 40 Years Ago
The Product Manager asterisk
Product manager might be one of the most grey roles within a startup. However, as a company progresses and the team grows, there comes a time when a founder needs to carve out dedicated roles. Of these positions, product management … Continue reading The Product Manager asterisk
Triangulating Math, Mozart and ‘Moby-Dick’
Sarah Hart, the first woman to hold England’s distinguished Gresham professorship of geometry, explores the intersections of music, literature and mathematics. Source: New York Times Continue reading Triangulating Math, Mozart and ‘Moby-Dick’
Pope Francis Meets Iraq’s Top Ayatollah as Both Urge Peace
The meeting with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani came as Francis sought to protect his persecuted flock in Iraq by forging closer bonds between the Roman Catholic Church and the Muslim world. Source: New York Times Continue reading Pope Francis Meets Iraq’s Top Ayatollah as Both Urge Peace
Divided Senate Passes Biden’s Pandemic Aid Plan
The chamber approved the package after a grueling marathon of amendment votes and last-ditch negotiations. The measure must now clear the House a second time. Source: New York Times Continue reading Divided Senate Passes Biden’s Pandemic Aid Plan
To Juice the Economy, Biden Bets on the Poor
Mr. Biden’s bottom-up $1.9 trillion aid package is a sharp reversal from the tax cut bill that was President Donald J. Trump’s first big legislative victory. Source: New York Times Continue reading To Juice the Economy, Biden Bets on the Poor
Facebook reportedly under probe for ‘systemic’ racial bias in hiring and promotions
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) is looking into allegations of racial bias and hiring practices at Facebook, a probe which the agency has designated as “systemic,” Reuters reported. In July, Facebook employee … Continue reading Facebook reportedly under probe for ‘systemic’ racial bias in hiring and promotions
Funeral for Walter Gretzky to be held in home town of Brantford, Ont. today
The funeral for hockey legend Wayne Gretzky’s father Walter will take place today in his hometown of Brantford, Ont. Source: CP24 Continue reading Funeral for Walter Gretzky to be held in home town of Brantford, Ont. today