2019

California Tests a Digital ‘Fire Alarm’ for Mental Distress

But the 7 Cups program, which started a year ago, has been delayed by the state, because of an internal state financial review and concerns about some of the company’s network of listeners. According to California officials, some listeners were having inappropriate text-chat conversations with clients, engaging with them and becoming too personal, violating the […]

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The Big Question for the Fed This Week: Did We Make a Mistake?

Central bankers pride themselves on being the grown-ups of economic policy. They want it known they’re basing their decisions on sound economics rather than political considerations. They wish not to be pushed around by what traders in financial markets and cable news pundits want. Or even by the president of the United States. But what

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Huawei founder says firm to cut output amid US curbs

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ren Zhengfei said Huawei would “regain vitality” in 2021 Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has said the Chinese telecoms giant will slash production by $30bn (£23.9bn) over the next two years as a US-led backlash against the firm intensifies. Speaking at the firm’s headquarters, Mr Ren said sales were expected

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