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McDonald's pulls out of Russia

McDonald's pulls out of Russia

BBC, May 17, 2022

The fast food giant McDonald's has ceased its operations in Russia, two months after temporarily closing 850 branches across the country. The company said Russia's 'humanitarian crisis' in Ukraine, as well as unstable market conditions triggered by the conflict, are behind its decision to stop selling hamburgers there. The first McDonald's in Russia was opened in Moscow in 1990, and was widely seen as a symbol of western democracy.

Jeff Angelo: The "DeSantis Effect" And Iowa

Jeff Angelo: The "DeSantis Effect" And Iowa

WHO Radio, May 13, 2022

Jeff says corporations are starting to learn to stay out of cultural fights at state legislatures; Anna Nagurney explains the origin of the baby formula shortage; Alex Wilson and Julie Kraft provide a weekend events preview; Jay Richards responds to Janet Yellen's assertion that abortion bans hurt the economy.

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AI Hallucinations? Two Brains Are Better Than One

AI Hallucinations? Two Brains Are Better Than One

Computer World, December 28, 2024

A number of startups and cloud service providers are starting to offer tools for monitoring, evaluating, and correcting problems with generative AI in the hope of eliminating errors, hallucinations, and other systemic problems associated with this technology.

Healthcare

Supply Chain

Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union

Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union

Marketplace, January 2, 2025

Dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts could go on strike again in less than two weeks if they don’t reach a contract agreement with ports and shippers. Talks are set to resume next week, according to Bloomberg. The main sticking point between the two sides? Automation.

Climate