Rogers replaces chief technology officer in wake of nationwide outage
Synopsis by The Globe and Mail Jul 21 22
The company said early Thursday that telecom veteran Ron McKenzie will take over the post from Jorge Fernandes, who joined Rogers just over four years agoRead full articleGlobal News: Rogers replaces chief technology officer in wake of nationwide outage
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Another ex-Windows head denounces Microsoft after it got slammed for "bad" performance
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$7.4 Billion More in Student Loans Are Canceled, Biden Administration Says: The announcement is the latest in a piecemeal approach the White House is using to ...
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Quick Glance: Biden administration announces more student loan cancellation
- A new repayment arrangement by the Biden administration allows for the cancellation of student loans for an additional 206,000 borrowers.
- Through the Education Department's SAVE Plan, nearly 8 million Americans have embraced the plan, with 4.5 million not paying due to lower incomes.
Zendaya Talks ‘Challengers’ and Considers Her Future for Vogue's May Cover Story: “Even I was scared of her,” she says of her character Tashi. Read the May cover ...
vogue.com/article/zendaya-may-cover-2024-interview
Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-plans-invest-more-than-250-mln-expand-singapore-campus-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Potential of SEZ to Boost Stock Valuations
- The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Johor-Singapore has the potential to boost stock valuations in Malaysia and Singapore under five main themes.
- Industries such as banking, real estate, renewables, technology, and telecommunications could benefit from the SEZ.
- By providing access to capital, infrastructure, and political stability, the SEZ could create a regionally differentiated value proposition.
- The economies of Singapore and Malaysia could benefit from the SEZ by facilitating access to capital and labor, as well as enhancing FDI competitiveness.
If Apple loses against China so will the West: According to figures out on Monday, Apple is no longer the world’s biggest manufacturer of smartphones after a ...
spectator.co.uk/article/if-apple-loses-against-china-so-will-the-west/
Sony Reveals PlayStation Overlay for PC Ports, Supports Trophies, Friends List: Ghost of Tsushima the first to use it
pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/sony-reveals-playstation-overlay-for-pc-ports-supports-trophies-friends-list
Fallout 4 PS5 Version Out 25th April with New Modes and Content: Back to the wasteland
pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/fallout-4-ps5-version-out-25th-april-with-new-modes-and-content
Quick Glance: Fallout TV Show: The Best Since New Vegas
- The TV adaptation of Fallout features multiple protagonists and mirrors the structure of the games.
- The series captures the world of Fallout with small details and deep references.
- The show adopts the tone of Fallout and humorously highlights aspects of the story.
- Fallout defies conventional post-apocalyptic narratives and offers an unexpected message of hope.
Apple (AAPL) iPhone Shipments Fall 10% as Android Smartphones Rise: Apple Inc.’s iPhone shipments were down nearly 10% in the first quarter of the year ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/apple-s-iphone-shipments-plunge-10-as-android-rivals-rise
Tom Brady: Five-time MVP 'not opposed' to NFL return as emergency quarterback: NFL great Tom Brady says he is 'not opposed' to coming out of retirement in the ...
bbc.com/sport/american-football/68797196
Quick Glance: Tom Brady Open to NFL Return
- Brady mentioned the Patriots and Raiders before answering a question on a podcast about a potential return.
- The former quarterback hinted that he might not be retiring 'for good' and stated that he is 'not opposed' to returning to playing in the league.
- Brady expressed interest in acquiring stakes in the Las Vegas Raiders after previously investing in the Las Vegas Aces.
- The 46-year-old Brady, who retired after a historic 23-year career, winning seven Super Bowls, returned to the Buccaneers in March 2022 after initially retiring.
Elton, Raab and ProSieben: "frightening and unprofessional": Elton's sacking from ProSieben raises questions - far beyond the presenter's personnel ...
t-online.de/unterhaltung/tv/id_100384220/elton-raab-und-prosieben-erschreckend-und-unprofessionell-.html
Quick Glance: Elton: Significant Financial Loss from Abrupt Dismissal on „Schlag den Star“
- The unexpected dismissal of Elton from „Schlag den Star“ came as a surprise to the moderator and also signifies a financial setback.
- Elton had been hosting the show since 2016, reportedly earning 35,000 euros per episode, potentially accumulating up to 350,000 euros annually.
- Collaboration with competitor RTL and the absence of exclusive contracts with Pro7 are cited as reasons for Elton's sudden dismissal.
- Comedian Oliver Pocher expressed little surprise at his colleague's dismissal, labeling Elton a „beleidigte Leberwurst“ in his podcast.
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