Jasmine Garsd
Stories
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National
This City Told Amazon And Google: No Incentives For You
Amazon canceled plans for a New York City HQ after meeting stiff opposition over big tax breaks and other incentives. A California mayor refused to offer similar incentives but landed Google anyway.
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National
With Amazon's Arrival, A New York Community Pushes To Be Included
Many residents of the Queensbridge public housing development feel they have not benefited much from the area's booming development. With Amazon, activists are trying to change that story.
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Technology
Cuba's Mobile Internet Access Is A Big Step, But It's Not Without Flaws
The Cuban government recently extended Internet to mobile devices, a big step for Cubans living on the island under the repressive communist regime.
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Music
Bad Bunny En Español: El Nuevo Disco Y Sus Influencias
In an interview from Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny talks about his influences and the music on his new record.
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Business
Google Will Spend 1 Billion Dollars To Build New Campus in New York City
Google is expanding its footprint in New York City, pledging to add jobs and spend $1 billion on a new campus. It's the latest example of a Silicon Valley giant branching out in an influential city.
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Technology
2018 In Review: What Happened In The World Of Big Tech
Growing awareness of privacy scandals and the spread of misinformation on social media may mean our love affair with technology has ended, and a new era of regulation is about to begin.
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Business
Google Workers, Amnesty International Protest Censored Search Engine In China
Google employees and human rights groups have been raising the alarm for some time over how Google would operate under one of the most authoritarian and information-controlling regimes in the world.
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Sports
Soccer Fans With Heart Conditions Offered Special Game Broadcasts
Argentina's two major teams soccer teams meet in the Super Classic Saturday. Because fans get emotional, a cardiologist group offers radio broadcasts for people with heart and anxiety conditions.
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National
Some New Yorkers Are Wondering What They'll Get Out Of Amazon HQ Deal
Amazon is moving to New York City. It's clear what the company is getting out of it: billions of dollars in incentives. But not everyone is clear what New Yorkers will get out of the expensive deal.
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Technology
Free Speech Or Hate Speech: When Does Online Hate Speech Become A Real Threat?
The Supreme Court has ruled that hate speech is protected under the Constitution. But what about social media? Several alleged perpetrators in mass shootings have ranted online before acting.