RIP Sir Clive Sinclair, creator of UK’s famed ZX Spectrum gaming computer – Ars Technica
Began his career as a mail-order radio salesman; failed to launch 1980s electric cars.
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Leonardo helicopter boss warns £1bn investment at risk if UK does not order – The Guardian
Italian company wants British government to place order for replacement for RAF’s Puma fleet
Dow Jones Today, Stocks Slip Into Witching Day; Snap Gets Some Zynga; Invesco-State Street Deal Chatter – Investor’s Business Daily
ZoomInfo jumped in a buy range, Microsoft eyed a buy point on the Dow Jones today as stock futures pointed to a weak start.
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Coronavirus: plans to end free rapid tests in England ‘reckless’ – The Guardian
Mayors, teaching unions and health chiefs say decision will speed up spread of virus and deepen health inequalities
Travel agent jailed for selfish Covid act – NEWS.com.au
A travel agent has been jailed for stealing $670,000 through her job, including money that should have been returned as refunds…
Protesters in China besiege an indebted property developer – The Economist
Angry investors have flocked to several of Evergrande’s offices
Banks beware, outsiders are cracking the code for finance – Reuters
Anyone can be a banker these days, you just need the right code.
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Waste from one bitcoin transaction ‘like binning two iPhones’ – The Guardian
Study highlights vast churn in computer hardware that the cryptocurrency incentivises
‘World first’ change for Aussie Cadbury bars – NEWS.com.au
It’s a “world first” change to an iconic product in Australia but the idea is that choc lovers won’t notice it at all.
StarTrack truck drivers to strike for 24 hours next week, as Australia Post struggles with record volume of parcels – ABC News
StarTrack truck drivers are striking for 24 hours next week, claiming standards are being driven down across the industry.