I was laid off by Meta as a ‘low-performer.’ I feel it’s part of the reason I still can’t find a job, 9 months later.

Brittney Ball is struggling to find work after being fired from Meta for “poor performance.” Ball said she has relied on her parents, partner and LinkedIn network for support. She recently launched her own tech startup, TechniDox, and studied at Trinity University. This article is based on a conversation with Brittney Ball, a 36-year-old former…

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Tracking the war with Russia

Ukraine has been at war since Russia launched a full-scale invasion more than three years ago. Over the past year, Russian forces have slowly expanded the territory they control, mainly in eastern Ukraine, and continued a recent spate of airstrikes against Kiev and other cities. Ukrainian and U.S. officials have been meeting to try to…

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Bitnomial Wins Approval to Debut First CFTC-Regulated Spot Crypto Trading Platform

Chicago-based derivatives exchange Bitnomial is preparing to launch the first spot cryptocurrency trading platform regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The Chicago-based derivatives exchange’s self-certification rules took effect on Friday, authorizing it to list leveraged and unlevered spot crypto products. The approval opens the door for customers to buy, sell and finance…

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