Monthly Archives: September 2022

Russia’s wheat harvest could hit a record 100 million tons this year, but a perfect storm of economic conditions is keeping it from being exported

Ukraine exported more than $140 million of wheat to the US before the pandemic, with latest disruptions adding to price woes. AP Russia’s wheat harvest could hit a record 100 million tons this year, according to SovEcon. But much of it could end up piling up in Russia instead of getting exported. Russian food exports…

Cloud kitchen startup CloudEats raises more capital to ramp up Southeast Asian expansion 

A cloud kitchen — also known as a ghost kitchen or a shared kitchen — offers restaurant owners and food entrepreneurs a commercial kitchen space at a reduced cost for food delivery and takeout. This trend has been circling around the restaurant industry. More food entrepreneurs are turning to cloud kitchens to reduce their operation…

Google’s new Chromecast is ultra-cheap but cuts out support for 4K resolution

The rumors are true: Google launched a new, more affordable rendition of its Chromecast devices but it comes at the cost of a few features found in older models. Dubbed the Chromecast with Google TV (HD), inklings of this new device cropped up recently with some reports speculating the company is expanding support of hardware…

The special master Trump requested is calling for extra help to review the seized Mar-a-Lago documents — and will be billing Trump $500 an hour for it

Former President Donald Trump had requested for District Court Judge Raymond Dearie to be appointed as a special master to review the seized Mar-a-Lago documents. Ross D. Franklin/AP Judge Raymond Dearie is calling for help to get through the documents the FBI seized. He nominated a retired judge, James Orenstein, to aid him — at…

Netflix Tudum 2022 event: Schedule, how to watch, and what to expect

Netflix holds an annual fan event called Tudum. During the event, Netflix’s biggest stars and creators from across the world – representing dozens of movies, shoes, and specials – join a virtual stage to reveal trailers and first looks and to announce news about upcoming projects. It’s basically a showcase of what the streamer has…

Alex Jones said he’s ‘done saying sorry’ for spreading conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre

Alex Jones lost his cool in court while being questioned by Christopher Mattei, the plaintiffs’ attorney. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File Jones said he was done apologizing for spreading conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook massacre. Attorney Christopher Mattei had asked Jones to “show some respect” for the victims’ families. “I’ve already said I’m sorry…