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Google has moved the bulk of its employees out of Russia, according to people familiar with the matter, ending the company’s commercial presence in the country for the near future. Most of Google’s Russian employees opted to leave the country and continue to work for Google outside Russia, with a large number ending up in Dubai, where Google has a big office, the people said. Some employees opted to stay in Russia and leave the company, and soon Google will have no more employees in…

The European Union’s executive body has proposed for the first time offering up to €9 billion, equivalent to $9.5 billion, to help Ukraine pay its bills through the rest of 2022, matching U.S. plans to provide immediate short-term aid. The money, which will need to be signed off by EU member states and the European Parliament, comes on top of a €1.2 billion loan this spring, as Europe and its Western allies seek to help President Volodymyr Zelensky’s…

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Sports Author of the article: Article content May 17 (Stats Perform) – Standings from the MLB games on Tuesday American League East Division W L PCT GB 1. New York Yankees 26 9 .743 — 2. Tampa Bay Rays 21 15 .583 5 1/2 3. Toronto Blue Jays 19 17 .528 7 1/2 4. Boston Red Sox 14 21 .400 12 5. Baltimore Orioles 14 22 .389 12 1/2 Central Division W L PCT GB 1. Minnesota Twins 21 15 .583 — 2. Chicago White Sox 18 17 .514 2 1/2 3. Cleveland Guardians 16 17…

Map from the Connecticut Zoning Atlas. Credit: Cornell University Zoning laws, adopted by thousands of local governments across the country, dictate much of what can be built in the United States. Zoning codes have major ramifications for businesses, housing, and quality of life but can be very difficult for non-experts to understand.…

Three years after a mass shooting in New Zealand was live-streamed online, the spread of footage taken by the alleged shooter in Buffalo, N.Y., shows how social-media platforms still struggle to keep their platforms from being used to broadcast violent, extremist videos. The shooting rampage at a supermarket on Saturday, which left 10 people dead and three wounded, was broadcast on Twitch, a site owned by Amazon.com Inc. that specializes in live streaming. Three years after a mass…

WASHINGTON—Disagreements over legislation designed to boost U.S. competitiveness against China are clouding its prospects in Congress, as lawmakers enter a period of make-or-break negotiations.Many lawmakers say the sprawling, complex package—which even includes a section on kitchen sinks—remains likely to pass this year. But squabbles are emerging over proposed national-security reviews of outbound U.S. foreign investments; waivers of tariffs on Chinese imports; and curbs on the sale of counterfeit goods online, among…

Weber’s initial public offering at the New York Stock Exchange last year. The grill seller reported a loss for its latest quarter. Photo: Richard Drew/Associated Press…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Research by a Kingston University economist provides fresh evidence for Bitcoin being a safe haven for finance during a nation's economic crisis. The cryptocurrency proves volatile during a global crisis, however, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Alfredi on reef Komodo. Credit: Andrea MarshallScientists from the Marine Megafauna Foundation and Murdoch University, through a collaborative effort including the public, are reporting a large number of manta rays in the waters of Komodo National Park, an Indonesian UNESCO World Heritage Site, suggesting the area may hold the key to the regional recovery of the vulnerable species.Reef mantas (Mobula alfredi), which grow up to 5.5 meters (18 feet) wide, tend to reside and feed in shallow, coastal habitats. They also visit…

Some candidates in the midterm elections are experimenting with NFTs to help raise money and spark interest in their campaigns, following the lead of artists as well as big consumer brands, even as the broader market for such items has cooled.Venture capitalist Blake Masters is launching a second round of offerings of nonfungible tokens following a big haul earlier this year to help fund his Republican Senate bid in Arizona. Democratic House candidate Shrina Kurani in California and Democratic Senate candidate Steven…