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February 18, 2022 1:15 AM

Will Activision Blizzard workers unionize? Microsoft's deal complicates things

The video game industry has long been resistant to organizing. But quality assurance testers at video game giant Activision Blizzard hope to change that.

by Andrew Limbong

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February 3, 2022 5:49 AM

Facebook's transition to metaverse has eaten into the social media giant's profits

Shares dropped more than 20 percent in after hours trading on news of slowing growth, competition and heavy spending on hardware.

by Peter Granitz

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January 31, 2022 1:29 AM

Joe Rogan has responded to the Spotify protests over his podcast

Rogan responded Sunday, saying in a video on Instagram that he was only seeking to have conversations on his podcast with people who have "differing opinions."

by The Associated Press

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January 29, 2022 10:50 AM

Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify

Joni Mitchell is joining Neil Young in his protest against Spotify, seeking to have her music removed from the streaming service over its airing of a podcast whose host has been widely criticized for spreading coronavirus misinformation.

by The Associated Press

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January 27, 2022 7:25 AM

Spotify removes Neil Young's music after he objects to Joe Rogan's podcast

The move comes two days after Neil Young requested that his work be removed from Spotify in protest over coronavirus misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast.

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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January 25, 2022 7:14 PM

Apple's Tim Cook wins restraining order against woman, citing trespassing and threats

A judge granted a restraining order against a woman who allegedly showed up twice to Cook's home in Palo Alto. The filing states she also threatened Cook with photos of a handgun.

by Bobby Allyn

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January 18, 2022 5:31 PM

With airlines worried about 5G, Verizon and AT&T agree to delay rollout near airports

The FAA says 5G service could interfere with critical navigation systems on some aircraft and will restrict flights into some airports, which could lead to widespread delays and cancellations.

by David Schaper

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January 16, 2022 12:04 PM

Proposed Fargo-Moorhead science museum gets $1 million gift

A proposed science museum in the Fargo-Moorhead area has received a $1 million donation from a local business leader.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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January 15, 2022 7:40 AM

Hackers disrupt payroll for thousands of employers — including hospitals

Hundreds, if not thousands, of workers have missed out on overtime and holiday pay in recent weeks. In Cleveland, city administrators set up a "war room" to deal with the paycheck backlog.

by Becky Sullivan

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January 11, 2022 4:54 AM

Cyber risks add to climate threat, World Economic Forum warns

Survey of 1,000 experts and leaders finds cybersecurity and space add to the existing challenges of climate change and the coronavirus pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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Technology

Will Activision Blizzard workers unionize? Microsoft's deal complicates things

Facebook's transition to metaverse has eaten into the social media giant's profits

Joe Rogan has responded to the Spotify protests over his podcast

Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify

Spotify removes Neil Young's music after he objects to Joe Rogan's podcast

Apple's Tim Cook wins restraining order against woman, citing trespassing and threats

With airlines worried about 5G, Verizon and AT&T agree to delay rollout near airports

Proposed Fargo-Moorhead science museum gets $1 million gift

Hackers disrupt payroll for thousands of employers — including hospitals

Cyber risks add to climate threat, World Economic Forum warns

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