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India launches 75 digital banking units across rural areas in financial inclusion push
TechCrunch / 24min
India on Sunday launched 75 digital banking units in villages and small towns across the country in a move that it said will help bring financial services and literacy to more citizens. The digital banking units, set up in collaboration with over 20 public and private banks, are brick-and-mortar outlets that are equipped with tablets and internet services to help individuals and small businesses
Elon Musk says SpaceX will keep paying for Ukraine's access to Starlink
Engadget / 52min
In September, SpaceX sent a letter to the Department of Defense, asking the Pentagon to take over paying for the expenses related to Ukraine's use of its Starlink satellite internet. According to CNN , SpaceX told the department that continuing to provide the Ukranian government with access to Starlink would cost the company over $120 million for the rest of 2022 and almost $400 million over the
We Can Stop AI from Taking Over (Maybe)
Popular Mechanics / 1h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for October 16
Mashable / 1h
Sorry about the difficulty level of today's Quordle . I wouldn't say it's a hard one, so much as it's simply one that takes longer than usual. But your mileage may vary from mine! If it's a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you ne
A 1-year subscription to the Perlego Online Library is on sale for under £90
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to the Perlego Online Library is on sale for £89.60, saving you 31% on list price. Not everyone has access to the same learning resources. Without a public or university library, the options are limited. However, with a subscription to Perlego Online Library , anyone can expand their knowledge with access to over 900,000 books. Perlego has a catalog of nearly one mi
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for October 16
Mashable / 7h
Ah, Sunday at last. And what better way to celebrate than with a fresh unsolved Wordle? If your brain's feeling frazzled after a long week, though, we've got some clues and the solution for you, as we do every day . If you just want today's word, you can jump straight to the end of this article for October 16's Wordle solution, for puzzle #484. If you'd rather work through it yourself, keep readi
jareckiworld:Aleksandra Waliszewska — Resentful Cat (gouache...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
jareckiworld : Aleksandra Waliszewska — Resentful Cat (gouache on cardboard, 2014)
The Most Incredible Police Cars Of All Time
21SlashGear / 10h
From high-speed powerhouses to retro showpieces used for display, these are the most incredible police cars of all time.
chernobog13: I can’t tell ‘em apart!
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
chernobog13 : I can’t tell ‘em apart!
Elon tweeted that Ukraine can keep using Starlink for free. But it’s Elon, so who knows?
25Mashable / 11h
Elon Musk tweeted Saturday that Starlink, a division of his rocket company SpaceX will, "keep funding Ukraine govt for free." There's little doubt he's talking about a preference his company stated in September to no longer lose money on what had recently been Musk's signature PR achievement: Providing satellite internet to Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a n
Wife Refuses To Go On Vacation When Husband Books Himself In First Class, Her In Coach
95View from the Wing / 11h
A woman took to the internet to gauge whether she was overreacting. Her husband often travels alone with his best friend, but this time invited her along. He bought her a ticket in coach, while he buying tickets in first for himself and his friend. The man explained that she flies coach because the woman - a stay at home mom - has "no job" even though she reports they're easily able to afford fir
The 7 best Bahamas cruises for every type of traveler
22The Points Guy / 11h
The best Bahamas cru ises take you away from the everyday, transporting you to theme park-like private islands and beach-lined paradises. Cruise choices include new and jazzed-up ships sailing an array of short and weeklong Bahamas itineraries. Cruising to the Bahamas is so easy, you may even be able to go without a passport . Family-friendly lines, such as Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line and
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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redlipstickresurrected: Alice Tippit (American, b. 1975,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
redlipstickresurrected : Alice Tippit (American, b. 1975, Independence, KS, USA, based Chicago, IL, USA) - Telle, 2015 Paintings: Oil on Canvas
jareckiworld:Dawid Planeta — It’s Already Yours (digital...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
jareckiworld : Dawid Planeta — It’s Already Yours (digital graphic, 2021)
Weekly Review: October 15, 2022
One Mile at a Time / 12h
I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend! On the points & travel front, this week Lufthansa revealed its new first class, Delta and Starbucks launched a partnership, Delta invested in electric air taxis, Hilton added flexibility to free night awards, British Airways introduced a new Avios subscription plan, and more. With that out of the way, here’s a recap of this week on the blog:
Meta announces legs, Hulu raises prices, and Microsoft embraces DALL-E 2
78TechCrunch / 12h
Hi, friends! It’s time for another edition of Week in Review , the newsletter where we quickly recap the most read TechCrunch stories from the past seven days. Want it in your inbox every Saturday morning? Sign up here. most read LEGS : The company formerly known as Facebook held its Meta Connect conference this week, where it announced everything from a $1,500 VR headset to a work-focused partne
Good news, Southwest flyers: BWI to get major upgrade
The Points Guy / 12h
Big changes are coming at one of Southwest Airlines ’ biggest hubs. Maryland state officials announced major upgrades this week planned for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The changes should make for an improved experience for passengers waiting
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