The Toronto Raptors were without six members of their coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse, and starting forward Pascal Siakam for Friday night’s game against Houston in accordance with the NBA’s health and safety protocols regarding the … [Continue reading] about Virus sidelines Raptors coaches, Siakam for Rockets game
SoftBank says deal reached with WeWork founder, directors
TOKYO (AP) — SoftBank Group Corp. has reached a settlement in a U.S. legal dispute with directors of office space-sharing venture WeWork Inc. and its founder Adam Neumann, the Japanese technology company said Saturday. The terms of the settlement in … [Continue reading] about SoftBank says deal reached with WeWork founder, directors
Nevada governor proposes giving tech firms power to govern
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s governor on Friday unveiled a proposal that would allow technology companies to establish jurisdictions with powers similar to those of county governments, arguing the state needed to be bold to diversify its economy … [Continue reading] about Nevada governor proposes giving tech firms power to govern
Bangladeshis protest prison death of commentator
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Protesters blocked a busy intersection in Bangladesh’s capital Friday to protest the death in prison of a writer and commentator who was arrested on charges of violating a sweeping digital security law that critics say … [Continue reading] about Bangladeshis protest prison death of commentator
Vaccine roll-out gaps a core concern for G-20 countries
MILAN (AP) — The uneven distribution of vaccines between wealthier and poorer countries is a key concern of Group of 20 nations as leaders consider how to create even footing for recovery from the pandemic both in economic and health terms, Italy’s … [Continue reading] about Vaccine roll-out gaps a core concern for G-20 countries