Austin bombing suspect dies, Google buys a New York landmark, and more trending news
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The suspect in the Austin bombings has died, according to the Austin Police Department. The suspect was identified as a 24-year-old white male “believed to be responsible for all incidents in Austin starting March 2,” Interim Police Chief Brian Manley said in a press conference. The suspect was killed after detonating an explosive device in his car during a police chase early Wednesday. The Texas capital has been targeted in a series of attacks over the past month that have killed two and injured four. ? Share your thoughts; #AustinExplosion
Google confirmed that it has purchased New York City landmark Chelsea Market for $2.4 billion. The tech giant previously leased 400,000 square feet in the building and was its largest tenant. Google already has a significant real estate footprint in New York City: When the company bought its current headquarters in 2010, it paid a then-record $1.77 billion. ? Share your thoughts: #GoogleNewYorkHQ
The EU wants to tax sales of tech giants by an additional 3%. The new proposals would apply to revenue from certain digital services and firms with annual global revenue above €750 million ($918 million), such as Facebook, Google and Amazon. The proposal, which requires unanimous support of EU countries to become law, is “among Europe’s most-aggressive measures” yet to crack down as what it sees as abuses (including tax avoidance) by tech powerhouses. ? Share your thoughts: #TechTax
The Trump administration hopes to make it tougher for Chinese companies to invest in certain American assets or technology, reports The Wall Street Journal. New restrictions, considered a response to “improper Chinese trade practices,” are expected to include tariffs on imported Chinese products to the tune of $30 billion. The effort also aims to crack down on intellectual property theft, which costs American firms $30 billion annually, according to a White House investigation. The proposed measures could be unveiled as Thursday. ?Share your thoughts: #TrumpChinaTariffs
Amazon is the hottest employer in the U.S. The e-commerce giant takes the No. 1 slot on LinkedIn’s Top Companies list, which is based on billions of actions taken by LinkedIn’s more than 546 million members worldwide (146 million in the U.S. alone). The list, now in its third year, highlights the nation’s most sought-after employers — the firms that have figured out how to attract and keep top talent. ? See the full list and join the conversation: #LinkedInTopCompanies
Idea of the Day: Escaping the “disease to please” at work can be daunting, but solely focusing on being liked can undermine your ability to make clear decisions, says Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. While it’s admirable to think about others, it’s crucial to focus on your own goals.
“To retain any serenity in this ramped?up environment, you need to think carefully about your priorities. Not what would please others, not what would make everyone think you’re the most wonderful person they’ve ever worked with or met, but what you in your heart want to be and achieve in your life.”
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6 年What's Google's intention for buying this real estate?
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6 年I love you new The Duke of York
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6 年So it's now come out that the Austin bomber was a part of a Christian Survivalist militia, that discussed weapons, dangerous chemicals used in explosives and chemical attacks, called the "Righteous Invasion of Truth".
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6 年Things like this are making what was once a small close-knit community into the big city that they have been wanting it to be. This reflects badly on the city, the city planning committee and the people here in general. It is one of the reasons that I am leaving the home I used to love so much.
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6 年Great, too bad he is not alive to teach other sociopaths who have no place among human being as to blow themselves to hell.