The first modern-style code ever executed on a computer was written in the 1940s by a woman named Klára Dán von Neumann—or Klári to her family and friends. And the historic program she wrote was used to develop thermonuclear weapons. In this season, we peer into a fascinating moment in the …
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Placeholder while article actions load RICHMOND — Gov. Glenn Youngkin plans to travel the country promoting Republican candidates for governor through two newly formed political organizations, fueling speculation that the new governor has his eye on national office and drawing ridicule from Democrats who note his work in Virginia has …
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Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles we think our readers will find useful. We earn a commission from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. When it comes to managing finances, general advice says we should …
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Best Buy has made it easier to get rid of an old television, computer or other unwanted electronic device with the debut of its e-waste pick-up service that would allow for items to be collected from customers’ homes and then recycled. Starting this month, consumers can make a request online …
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After having to scrap the event in 2020 and then going virtual i 2021, the San Francisco International Film Festival returns to an in-person experience for its 65th anniversary of celebrating the finest of indie global filmmaking. And what a return. SFFILM 2022 is serving up a head-spinning slate of …
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If you’ve purchased gas, groceries, a car, a home, or just about anything else lately, you’ve noticed that things are getting more expensive, quickly. In March, inflation reached 8.5%, representing the biggest year-over-year jump in over 4 decades. Inflation is typically the result of an imbalance in supply or demand. …
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Chapter 3: The Rapid Growth of Fintech: Vulnerabilities and Challenges for Financial Stability Fintech can increase efficiency and competition and broaden access to financial services. However, the fast growth of fintech firms into risky business segments—and their inadequate regulation and interconnectedness with the traditional financial system—can have financial stability implications. …
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ND/NF returns with an essential slate that spans from Venice winners and Sundance breakouts to under-the-radar gems from around the world. “The African Desperate” Arriving on the cusp of the most barren summer movie season in recent memory — not to mention five days after the release of the 11th …
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THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7044, to reform higher education in Florida. The bill removes the stranglehold that faculty unions and accrediting agencies have had on universities and colleges and adds common-sense transparency requirements for tuition, fees and cost of materials. “Florida’s public college and …
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Earning new customers is vital to the growth of any small business, and leveraging marketing strategies is the most effective way to accomplish that goal. However, small business owners often have to wear multiple hats to keep their business running. This can result in their marketing strategy falling to the …
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