December 2024

11 Short Books to Help You Jumpstart Your 2025 Reading Resolutions

Sarah Gailey, Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark, Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, Empty Wardrobes by Maria Judite de Carvalho, and The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio. The covers are arranged diagonally, featuring distinct designs and themes that highlight the diverse selection.” width=”940″ height=”788″ data-caption=’These books will make it easy to meet your […]

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Hochul mandates fossil fuel companies to pay billions for contributions to climate change

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law on Thursday that requires fossil fuel companies to pay billions for their role in the climate crisis. The move makes New York the second state in the U.S. to hold oil manufacturers accountable for supporting projects that protect against the damages of floods, hurricanes and other climate disasters. The

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How a Failing Software Company Became a Bitcoin Darling and Gained 450% in a Year

MicroStrategy, a business software firm converted into “the world’s first Bitcoin treasury company,” has seen its share price surge 450 percent in the past year, earning the Virginia company a market cap of $80.9 billion. MicroStrategy’s skyrocketing success is primarily driven by the fast rise of Bitcoin. The company is the world’s largest corporate holder

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City’s cruise ship industry sails toward new growth

Ports in Manhattan and Brooklyn are reaping the benefits of a global cruise boom, with a record-high year of passengers boarding skyscraper-length liners for getaways from the city. Approximately 1.5 million passengers passed through the Manhattan and Brooklyn cruise terminals this year, according to city Economic Development Corp. data obtained by Crain’s. It was a

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