Author: Max Smith

Morsa Images / iStock/Getty ImagesAkanksha Aurora, a Los Angeles-based writer and comedian, found herself in a dire situation after suddenly losing her full-time job.”I was completely depressed and going crazy,” Aurora said. “It was really scary, [required] It's a major downgrade in lifestyle. ”Read next: 7 things the middle class won't be able to buy in the next five yearsTry this: 7 unusual ways to make extra money (that actually work)Things have gotten better since then. Aurora now has a new job that she loves. The problem is that her salary is significantly lower than in her previous role. The…

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In an era where the digital landscape defines the global narrative, Germany stands as a sentinel at the crossroads of internet freedom and regulation. Our country's progress in navigating the complexities of online content censorship to ensure the protection of our youth, our strong stance against cyber threats, and our ambitious progress towards digital literacy and inclusion all reflect the complex balance facing modern society. It is reflected. In this exploration, we dive into an adventure that presents Germany not just as a country, but as a case study in the paradox of digital governance.Germany: Law that strikes a balance…

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ProKidneyWINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ProKidney Corp. (Nasdaq: PROK) (“ProKidney” or the “Company”), a leading late clinical-stage cellular therapeutics company focused on chronic kidney disease (CKD), today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.“We are very excited about the future of ProKidney. Building on the positive interim Phase 2 data that we released last Fall for rilparencel (which we sometimes refer to as REACT®) demonstrating the potential to preserve kidney function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and advanced kidney disease, we look forward to the REGEN-007 Phase 2 interim data readout mid-year,”…

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Sports journalism students at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication have an opportunity that many professional sports reporters would envy. Cronkite News Phoenix Sports Bureau subscribers provide daily coverage of the Valley's five major professional sports teams throughout the year. But since February, they've burst onto the national stage to report on some of the nation's biggest sporting events taking place right in their backyard. Students have covered Super Bowl Week in Las Vegas, the PGA Tour's WM Phoenix Open, and Major League Baseball's Cactus League Spring Training. They are also preparing to cover the…

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The latest inspector general report revealed concerns about financial spending from the mayor's now-shuttered nonprofit organization, Forward Together New Orleans. Following serious allegations of ethical misconduct, the inspector general subpoenaed the organization's financial status and dialogue with city leaders. What the IG found was that there was a conflict of interest in how funds were directed to nonprofit organizations that were supposed to be independent from the city. This private nonprofit organization, called Forward Together New Orleans, was founded in 2019 by Mayor La Toya Cantrell and her political campaign director. FTNO raised more than $3 million from private donors…

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According to the International Renewable Energy Agreement, the world will need 5 trillion yen per year by 2030 to reach the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C by achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. There is a funding gap of $4 trillion compared to the $4 trillion that needs to be invested. The agency estimated this last year. 04:44COP28 climate summit concludes with agreement to 'transition' away from fossil fuelsCOP28 climate summit concludes with agreement to 'transition' away from fossil fuelsMa Jun, chairman of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association, said the global sustainable finance market has…

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A new global study by Kaspersky Lab, a leading cybersecurity company, reveals a growing disconnect between cybersecurity education and industry needs. The study comes as the world faces a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals. The study found that nearly half (47a%) of cybersecurity professionals surveyed felt their academic training was less applicable to their current role. This skills gap is forcing many professionals to seek additional training to keep up with the ever-evolving threat landscape. According to ISC2, the world's leading cybersecurity professional organization, the world's cybersecurity workforce needs to nearly double to meet current demands, and Kaspersky research digs…

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MLB opened the season on Wednesday morning with the biggest superstar, Shohei Ohtani, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to victory. Then a scandal broke out.Specifically, Ohtani's longtime interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers after he reportedly stole millions of dollars from the two-way phenom to cover gambling debts. The story came out of nowhere on Wednesday, surprising the baseball world, and confusion grew as more details emerged.ESPN's lengthy report detailed an apparently bizarre situation going on behind the scenes, all centered around the claim that Ohtani had agreed to shoulder Mizuhara's debt. A spokesperson for Ohtani…

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