This man is a mendacious clown. Let’s be clear he has always been one.

Tariffs on Canadian goods having a 'devastating effect,' U.S. farmers say | CBC News American farmers say U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods are having a "devastating effect" on the local agriculture sector south of the border.

"Even if these tariffs disappear tomorrow, that uncertainty still exists," he said. "I don't see a way to turn that around."
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JUST IN: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index plunged more than 8% on Monday, deepening a global stocks rout triggered by US President Donald Trump’s trade war. cnn.it/42eTF8Z

Fintech Klarna targets US IPO in April Valuation of up to $15bn would make it one of the biggest listings this year

Klarna's back! The BNPL giant is targeting a US IPO in April with a $15B valuation. After a wild ride, they're betting on AI and streamlined operations. Will it be a smooth landing? #Klarna #IPO #FinTech #BNPL #WallStreet

Go Beyond Google: The Best Alternative Search Engines for 2025 Are you worried about anticompetitive practices or privacy, or maybe you just want new search results? These 15 search engines beat Google in many ways, from anonymous browsing to curated content.

For those looking to leave Google

US open banking explained | Stripe What to know about open banking in the US: how it works, how it’s regulated, and how it compares to open banking in other regions.

The US is embracing open banking! Consumers can now share financial data securely with third-party providers, leading to innovation & competition. But how does it work & what are the challenges? #OpenBanking #FinTech #FinancialData #ConsumerRights

This Week in B2B: AI Integrations, FinTech Innovations, Back-End Modernizations | PYMNTS.com To borrow from the adage — if you keep carrying old bricks, you’ll keep building the same house — modernizing B2B processes is growing harder for B2B

B2B finance is evolving rapidly. AI is revolutionizing AR, treasury, & ERP. FinTech investments are fueling growth.
#B2BPayments #AI #FinTech #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Business

Exclusive: Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes More good news for those looking to exit Meta's social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a

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Shove your office mandates, people still prefer working from home Threat to quit still preferred to commuting on packed public transport

I love the title for this piece xD

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Given IBM consulting’s genAI rollout, should CIOs rethink consulting strategies for 2025? Although there are various factors in play, the most critical element is AI ownership. When does it make sense to use — and pay for — the consultant’s AI, and when does it make sense to force them to ...

Should you use IBM's AI or build your own? 🤔 IBM's genAI rollout for consulting has CIOs rethinking strategies. Focus on AI ownership & cost-efficiency. #Consulting #AI #FutureOfWork

Canadians 'Spocking' their currency in tribute to Leonard Nimoy To honor the memory of iconic "Star Trek" actor Leonard Nimoy, some Canadians are drawing Spock on their $5 bills.

Yabut, they also put Spock on there. www.cnet.com/culture/cana...

Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI The appetite for AI-derived drivel isn’t as strong as many publishers would have you believe, and demand for quality content is growing.

‘The value of human creators is starting to dawn on the corporations that sought to crush them, now that even the machines are not fooled by AI. But editing robot writing is boring—will writers ultimately just say no? And will readers join them?’ @wired.com

a man in a red shirt is giving her all she 's got captain . Alt: a man in a red shirt is giving her all she 's got captain .

Prediction for the next three years in the tech world.

Power needed. Much more power.

10 Payment Trends Shaping the Future of Payments in 2025 Discover the payment trends in 2025, including AI-driven fraud prevention, blockchain innovation, and tokenization.

Payments are evolving rapidly! #Fintech #Payments #Blockchain

Expert Jason Simon Offers Practical Tips for Navigating FinTech Advancements with Agile Methodologies FinTech innovations are rapidly reshaping the global financial landscape, creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges for businesses and consumers alike. Amid this transformation, Jason Simon...

Unlocking the future of finance with Agile. 📈 #FinTech #Innovation #Agile #DigitalTransformation #Consulting #FutureOfFinance

Every single Coen brothers movie, ranked from 'Blood Simple' to 'Drive-Away Dolls' Ballads, bowling, and bowl cuts. And so, so, SO much blackmail.

Cant argue with this too much, other than “Fargo” and “O Brother” are higher on my list. “The Big Lebowski” is one of my favorite movies, but “No Country For Old Men” was pretty great.

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Encyclopedia Britannica Is Now an AI Company The 200 year-old company may soon go public on the back of AI-powered education products.

Encyclopedia Britannica Is Now an AI Company: The 200 year-old company may soon go public on the back of AI-powered education products. gizmodo.com/encyclopedia...

Fintech in 2025: The industry’s predictions for the year ahead - FinTech Futures: Fintech news As 2024 draws to a close, FinTech Futures takes a look at some of the predictions being made by fintech industry experts for 2025.

Fintech in 2025: AI, blockchain, and ESG take center stage. Expect increased regulation, focus on data quality, and innovative solutions in payments & finance. #Fintech #AI #Blockchain #ESG #Regulation #Innovation

Fintech failures expose gaps in deposit protection. #Fintech #Banking #Regulation #Cybersecurity. Don't assume your money is always safe. Consult an IT consultant to assess your company's financial technology risks and ensure robust security measures are in place.

Could microwaved grapes be used for quantum sensing? Halved grapes boost magnetic fields, paving way for alternative microwave resonators for quantum sensing devices.

“Could microwaved grapes be used for quantum sensing?”
You might think that this headline is a satirical or comedic piece from The Onion. But it is not… arstechnica.com/science/2024... #science #quantum

What Should You Do When You Receive a Data Breach Notice? Don't treat your data breach letter like junk mail. Do this instead.

Got a data breach notice? Here’s what you need to do to protect your information. #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #PrivacyTips #SMIT #KyleTX zurl.co/3LY4l

3 Reasons Apple Won't Build a Search Engine The DOJ has made the ‘erroneous assumption’ that absent a mobile search deal with Google, Apple will simply enter the search market itself, Apple says.

"3 Reasons Apple Won't Build a Search Engine"

1. They can buy instead of build.
2. They're trying desperately to jump on the AI bandwagon.
3. See #1.

Left page top, the side profile of the Toshiba portable computer, showing power port and 3.5" floppy drive. Left page bottom, statistics ("17.0 pounds, 16 MHz 386SX with 20387SX-16 coprocessor socket...") and a view of the expansion options ("one full-length, one half-length... [and] three dedicated internal expansion slots"). Right page top, the portable opened up, showing full mechanical keyboard with keypad, an amber monochrome 640x480 plasma screen, and system status lights worked into the monitor case. The bottom right includes ad copy ("The new Toshiba T3200SX. Take it. See how far you can go.") and company slogal ("In Touch with Tomorrow: TOSHIBA.").

Buy a portable and get a desktop free.

a black and white drawing of a person 's hand pointing at a waterfall . ALT: a black and white drawing of a person 's hand pointing at a waterfall .

May your holiday season be as glitch-free as your favorite app update. Happy Holidays from Flat Cap LLC!

Google Reveals Top Searches Of 2024 Google's yearly report of top trending searches reveals the most popular keywords and topics across different categories.

Interesting snapshot of human interests.
I'm way outta the loop, i couldn't pick any of those actors in a line up.
And what the hell is 'pillow face aesthetic'?

New Windows 11 24H2 bug list: 12 reasons to avoid this update for now Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been saddled with one bug after another. Here's why you might want to avoid updating and what you may find if you jump into the new version now.

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How do you get the job as the IT guy here?