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People still think of open-source software as general programs for general problems. And, it is, but it's also become vital for vertical markets and companies as well. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

Mike Morhaime, cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment, has launched a new game company called Dreamhaven, with two new game studios. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

Greenpeace says bloc must get a grip on reducing greenhouse gases from livestock or risk missing Paris agreement targets via Snapzu : Business & Economy

Facebook’s head of global policy has denied the tech giant could close its service to Europeans if local regulators order it to suspend data transfers to the US following a landmark Court of Justice ruling in July that has cemented the schism between US surveillance laws and EU privacy rights. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

Lawmakers, regulators, and activists across the globe Monday called for swift action into the findings of a new investigation from BuzzFeed News and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists about corruption in the global banking system and how governments facilitate it. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

U.S retailer Target's vegan offering has been branded a 'sign of major progress' by animal advocates. Target announced its Good and Gather line - which is not vegan but includes a number of vegan items - in 2019. Yesterday, the retail giant announced it was expanding the label with new plant-based protein products including beef-style patties and crispy chickenless tenders among others. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

Bed Bath and Beyond announced the first 63 U.S. locations that will close after Christmas, 2020, as part of a restructuring plan due to financial losses from COVID-19. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

The Linux Foundation's Free Introduction to Linux class has just passed the million enrollment mark. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

The company just gave itself two decades to reach zero emissions. Can it put both customers and the climate first? The vast Illinois factory floor that will produce electric delivery vans for Amazon.com Inc. is starting to fill up. Battery and chassis assembly here. Tire storage there. A titanic, three-story metal press. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

Americans were starting to fall off the rolls of unemployment. But Thursday's claims report shows the drop-off hasn't just stalled out — the trend continues to reverse course. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

A $7.5 billion deal. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

If Apple announced the public release of iOS 14 earlier this week, Microsoft is keen to provide details about its suite of Office apps that are fully prepared for the new software update. Here̵… via Snapzu : Business & Economy

Marc Andreessen on how he spends his time, learns, the 'build' essay and much more. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

There was never demand for fish sticks. But through a lot of savvy marketing and government assistance, they became an American staple anyway. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

The Luxe Rodeo Drive is the first L.A.-area luxury hotel to go out of business because of the pandemic. An unusually high loan delinquency rate may mean more hotel closures are likely to follow. via Snapzu : Business & Economy

Businesses in many states are likely to face tax increases as early as next year to replenish depleted trust funds that pay unemployment benefits. Workers may also face cuts in unemployment benefits. via Snapzu : Business & Economy