On this day in 2023 - 3/12/2023

NEWS

3/12/2023 - On this day in 2023

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Feds say there will be NO bailout for SVB despite fears of market meltdown as Biden holds crisis talks and it's revealed bonuses were paid to staff just HOURS before bank collapsed_DAILYMAIL

Now Elon Musk says he's 'open to the idea' of buying crisis-hit Silicon Valley Bank and turning Twitter into a digital bank_DAILYMAIL

Thiel’s Founders Fund Withdrew Millions From Silicon Valley Bank_BLOOMBERG

Silicon Valley Bank employees received bonuses hours before government takeover_CNBC

SVB Fallout Spreads Around World From London to Singapore_BLOOMBERG

British tech sector 'at serious risk' after SVB collapse: govt_FRANCE24

Contagion spreads: Desperate customers line up outside First Republic Bank to take their money out - after SVB bank collapsed and sent shockwaves through market_DAILYMAIL

The Silicon Valley Bank crisis will force the Fed to slash rates by 100 basis points to prevent contagion, market guru says_YAHOOFINANCE

Yellen says no federal bailout for Silicon Valley Bank_AP

From wine country to London, bank’s failure shakes worldwide_AP

Silicon Valley Bank imploded in a single day. It could be just the tip of the iceberg_YAHOOFINANCE

'The government has 48 hours': Billionaire investor Bill Ackman calls on Biden to bail out SVB by Monday MORNING or face catastrophic market meltdown and loss of tens of thousands of jobs_DAILYMAIL

Uncertainty stands around multibillion USDC empire as issuer Circle held reserves at Silicon Valley Bank_TECHCRUNCH

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Democratic leaders want the party to stop its Kamala Harris pile-on ahead of 2024_CNN

MURDER INC. Bloodthirsty ‘mafia boss’ Putin killing Russian elite to cling to power as 39 oligarchs & officials mysteriously die_USSUN

Mexico too dangerous for spring break, Texas officials say_BBC

Levee breach in Monterey County triggers massive flooding, prompts evacuations, rescues_LATIMES

New study on monkeys using stone tools raises questions about evolution_THEHILL

Bowling for $418? Surge Pricing Creeps Into Restaurants, Movies, Gym Class_WSJ

Shoplifting Climbs as In-Store Shopping Returns_WSJ

At San Francisco expo, AI 'sorry' for destroying humanity_FRANCE24

The Oscars fight for relevance in the streaming era_AXIOS

March Madness, Vasectomies Are an Unlikely Pairing Filling Urology Offices_WSJ

Brutally Honest Oscar Ballot #2: Took Four Attempts to Finish ‘Everything Everywhere,’ Feels “Netflix Has Really F—d Up the Documentary World”_HOLLYWOODREPORTER

Outrage over city’s proposal to impose lockdown for the flu

Arizona launches hotline for public to report ‘inappropriate’ school lessons_CNN

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The Anne Frank House in virtual reality

https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/virtual-museum/

https://annefrankhousevr.com/

Virtual tour of Anne Frank’s house offers new way to teach about the Holocaust

Arizona Jewish Historical Society offers Anne Frank House VR experience

https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/1958100334295482/

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Four takeaways as oil giant Saudi Aramco reports a huge $161 billion profit_NPR

Extreme E Could Switch To Become The First Hydrogen-Only Race Series_FORBES

Calm Your Worried Mind With These Self-Soothing Techniques for Adults_LIFEHACKER

'Lamborghini: 60 Years' Looks Back at the Brand's Fascinating and Convoluted History_CARANDDRIVER

Off-Road Viper, Stolen RX-7 Race Car, Abandoned Corvette Z06: The Best Automotive Videos on YouTube This Week_JALOPNIK

The Real Thing vocalist Chris Amoo's Irish Wolfhound named Paris wins spot in Crufts Best in Show finale - as proud owners arrive with their dogs for day four of the event_DAILYMAIL

Scientists: Hawaii's Kilauea not erupting, reversing warning_ABC

Hundreds of venture capital firms vow to work with Silicon Valley Bank again if new owner is found_CNBC

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Ana de Armas channels Marilyn Monroe in a nude sequin corset dress paired with a bold berry lip as she leads stars at the Netflix Oscar Nominee Celebration in LA_DAILYMAIL

The great outdoors? From falls and drowning to bear attacks and even murder - these are the ten DEADLIEST national parks in America_DAILYMAIL

Lewis Howes Has Built An Eight-Figure Personal Brand. He Did It By Constantly Reinventing Himself_ENTREPRENEUR

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How Quantum Physicists ‘Flipped Time’ (and Didn’t)_WIRED

Twitter’s $42,000-per-Month API Prices Out Nearly Everyone_WIRED

Make ChatGPT Work for You With These Browser Extensions_WIRED

The Best Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers_WIRED

https://www.wired.com/story/superusers-behind-imdb-the-internets-favorite-movie-site/

https://www.wired.com/story/the-battle-for-buy-nothing/

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The Best Earplugs for Gig-goers, Insomniacs, and Anyone With Ears_WIRED

35 Nerdy Oscar-Nominated Movies That Didn’t Win Best Picture_GIZMODO

HBO Max Is Reportedly Changing Its Name—Again_GIZMODO

House Republicans Just Passed a Tech Censorship Bill That's Pure Nonsense_GIZMODO

These Are the Best Free Roku Channels To Watch Now_GIZMODO

How Fungi Could Cause the Next Pandemic_GIZMODO

NASA Will Soon Reveal Who's Flying to the Moon for the Artemis 2 Mission_GIZMODO

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