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Earlier Wednesday, Facebook posted a big rise in revenue as earnings topped expectations. Amazon saw "record demand" over the past year, and particularly during the holiday shopping season, as people chose to shop online rather than brave possible infection in stores. Google and its parent company, Alphabet, as well have outperformed even Wall Street's rosy expectations as marketers spend big to get people's attention online.  … [Read more...] about Apple’s iPhone 12 led to largest revenue and profit in company history

We have more than 30 categories this year, including five new categories in architecture, urban design, wellness, software, and a special 2021 category for people working on responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve also added extra categories for companies of different sizes, so we can be sure we’re honoring both innovative startups and organizations with a long-term record of success. … [Read more...] about Enter Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards (Update: Deadline extended to 12/18)

Referring to the nuclear arms agreement, Mr Putin said it is "the correct step" but conflicts are multiplying, and the situation "might develop unpredictably and uncontrollably if we sit on our hands and do nothing." Russia's GDP is projected to grow by 3% this year after a contraction in 2020, largely due to pandemic-related restrictions and disruptions faced by a commodities-based economy. … [Read more...] about World Economic Forum | Putin cautions against regional conflicts, says global development faces risk of collapse

Brussels [Belgium]: China is not only the world's biggest coal producer but is also a home to the world's most calamitous mining situations, and a large amount of coal produced in the mines in the country is being marketed on an unregulated "black market", EU Reporter reported. The safety and human rights of workers do not seem to have any significance for greedy owners of the coal mines in China, journalist Martin Banks wrote in EU Reporter. "China also is home to one of the world's most calamitous mining situations, already responsible for dozens of fatalities annually. Many migrants have sought employment in coal mines but their vulnerability makes them easy prey for exploitation, particularly from mid-career businessmen indulging in profitable but illegal coal mines in China," he wrote"Operating illegally by bribing provincial officials in remote areas of China, some shirk off their responsibilities in the event of accidents, such as underground explosions, collapse, or natural … [Read more...] about China is home to world’s most calamitous mining situations: Report

The three months of Apple's fiscal first quarter included the launch of its new series of phones, ranging from the $699 iPhone 12 mini and the $1,099 iPhone 12 Pro Max. They weren't all though. The company also expanded its computer lineup with new customized chips similar to the ones that power its iPhones and iPads. Apple also expanded its services with the $10 per month Apple Fitness Plus digital health class service and its Apple One bundle pricing, offering access to its TV, music and data storage services starting at $15 per month. … [Read more...] about Apple’s iPhone 12 smashes sales, leads to largest revenue in history