Your digital identity has three layers, and you can only protect one of them

What story does your data tell about you?
Read more: https://qz.com/1525661/your-digital-identity-has-three-layers-and-you-can-only-protect-one-of-them/?source=Snapzu

How the decline of newspapers creates 'news deserts' around the country

Layoffs at established newspaper chains and digital upstarts alike reflect the difficulty of the news business. The closing of local newsrooms can create "news deserts," areas with limited access to news outlets. Judy Woodruff talks to Steve Cavendish, editor of the Nashville Banner, and Penny Abernathy, chair of journalism and digital media economics at the University of North Carolina.
Read more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-the-decline-of-local-newspapers-exacerbates-polarization?source=Snapzu

Gruber: Apple TV is Sold at Cost, HomePod at Slight Loss

On the latest episode of The Talk Show, Daring Fireball's John Gruber discusses Apple TV and HomePod pricing and whether Apple is charging too much for some of its products. According to Gruber, Apple is actually selling the 2017 Apple TV 4K at cost, suggesting the device costs Apple $180 to make. As for the HomePod, Gruber said he believes Apple sells it at a loss.
Read more: https://www.macrumors.com/2019/02/01/homepod-apple-tv-apple-cost/?source=Snapzu

Machinima Is Shutting Down, With 81 Staffers Laid Off

Machinima, which rose to prominence as an influential and lucrative multi-channel network catering to gamer culture, has laid off 81 employees and ceased operations. The company, which was acquired by Warner Bros in 2016 and at the beginning of 2019 was folded into WarnerMedia’s Otter Media, confirmed the moves Friday. “A select number of Machinima employees remain with the company, which is now actively providing services to supercharge the combined portfolio of Otter Media,” a Machinima spokesperson said. “Machinima has ceased its remaining operations, which includes layoffs.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2019/02/machinima-closing-layoffs-warnermedia-otter-media-1202547949/?source=Snapzu

The Family Business That Put Nashville Hot Chicken on the Map

An African-American-owned restaurant began making the spicy dish eighty years ago. Now it’s a viral sensation. Who’s getting the big money?
Read more: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/02/04/the-family-business-that-put-nashville-hot-chicken-on-the-map?source=Snapzu

Criminals Are Tapping into the Phone Network Backbone to Empty Bank Accounts

Motherboard has identified a specific UK bank that has fallen victim to so-called SS7 attacks, and sources say the issue is wider than previously reported.
Read more: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/mbzvxv/criminals-hackers-ss7-uk-banks-metro-bank?source=Snapzu

Supreme Court of Canada says bankrupt energy companies must clean up old oil, gas wells before paying off creditors

When energy companies go bankrupt, the cleanup of their old oil and gas wells must take priority over paying off creditors, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday. Though centred in Alberta, the 5-2 decision sets a precedent across Canada, empowering provincial governments to stop defunct companies from off-loading their messes onto other companies or the public. The judgment is expected to resonate across the western provinces, where the number of companies walking away from old wells has skyrocketed amid low oil prices.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/calgary/2019/01/31/supreme-court-of-canada-says-bankrupt-energy-companies-must-clean-up-old-oil-and-gas-wells-before-paying-off-creditors.html?source=Snapzu