Spy for China? Employees of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. This is said to be an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
Scenes of Protests at Columbia, Yale, M.I.T. and N.Y.U.: The arrests of more than 100 protesters at Columbia last week led to more campus demonstrations, at Yale ...
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Quick Glance: Columbia University Extends Hybrid Classes Amid Protests
- Columbia University faces a seventh day of tense pro-Palestinian demonstrations as safety concerns rise among Jewish students.
- The university announced that almost all classes on the main campus will be hybrid until the end of the semester, in response to escalating tensions and safety concerns.
- Criticism mounts over protest handling, with the American Association of University Professors planning to censure President Minouche Shafik and university officials.
- Protests spread to NYU, Yale, and other universities, showing solidarity with Columbia. Jewish students express feeling unsafe on campus and demand action.
Argentina President Javier Milei Touts First Quarterly Budget Surplus Since 2008: President Javier Milei announced Argentina’s first quarterly fiscal surplus ...
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Prince Louis photo released to mark sixth birthday: Britain’s Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new photo of Prince Louis to mark his sixth birthday ...
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Quick Glance: Celebratory Birthday of Prince Louis
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, taken in Windsor by The Princess of Wales, was shared on Kensington Palace's social media channels to celebrate his sixth birthday.
- Prince Louis is anticipated to have celebratory events organized by his parents to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- The newly released image is the initial photo of the children from Kensington Palace following the contentious Mother's Day picture that underwent editing by Kate.
- Attending Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings, Prince Louis recently resumed classes after the Easter break.
Trump trial live updates: Judge to weigh whether Trump violated gag order: Testimony resumes in Donald Trump's hush money trial, with David Pecker ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Trial: Judge Merchan Evaluates Trump's Alleged Gag Order Violation
- Prosecutor Chris Conroy rejected the argument that Trump's social media posts were attempts to defend his candidacy, not violate a gag order.
- Merchan expanded a partial gag order this month after Trump attacked his daughter online.
- A man was arrested outside the courtroom's overflow room after refusing to leave. No Trump family members were present.
- The hearing aims to determine if Trump should be held in contempt for violating the gag order. Prosecutor Christopher Conroy presented evidence of Trump's violations.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has threatened legal action against anyone accusing it of a cover-up over its handling of Chinese swimmers testing positive for a ... Show more www.reuters.com/sports/usada-wants-investigation-into-china-swimming-welcomes-wada-lawsuit-2024-04-22/
Injury rates at Elon Musk’s rocket firm SpaceX continue to be abnormally high by industry standards, according to a @Reuters review of safety data reported to ... Show more www.reuters.com/technology/injury-rates-musks-spacex-exceed-industry-average-second-year-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Injury Rates at SpaceX Exceed Industry Average
- Injury rates at SpaceX facilities surpassed industry average in 2023.
- Injuries at SpaceX locations worsened compared to 2022.
- Experts raise concerns about the quality of work at SpaceX.
- SpaceX and Musk have not publicly addressed safety record in detail.
Australian PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire' in row over attack footage
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Jamal Murray hits buzzer-beater to cap 20-point Game 2 comeback for the Denver Nuggets against the Los Angeles Lakers
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Quick Glance: NBA: Murray's Buzzer Beater Lifts Nuggets to 2-0 Lead Over Lakers
- Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray hit the game-winning basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs.
- Murray's winning shot came after LeBron James misfired from long range with 16 seconds left and the game tied at 99.
- The game went into overtime after D'Angelo Russell put the Lakers ahead 97-95 with a layup.
- Murray finished the game with 20 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, while Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 27 points, 20 boards, and 10 assists.
The Nuggets come back from down 20 to stun the Lakers.
They’ve now won 10 straight games against LA 😳
Seattle hospital won't turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
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Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care
- Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.
- Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.
- Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.
- Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.
Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-pm-calls-musk-arrogant-billionaire-after-court-orders-x-hide-church-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Musk criticizes Australian court 'censorship' of terror posts
- Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.
- X was directed to temporarily hide posts showing video of the incident where a teenager was charged with terrorism for knifing an Assyrian priest and others.
- Musk questioned whether the Prime Minister should have jurisdiction over the entire internet and emphasized the importance of free speech.
- The incident sets up a new conflict between major internet platforms and countries and nonprofits seeking more oversight of the content hosted on them.
Chiefs Extend Contracts of Andy Reid, Brett Veach and Mark Donovan : Kansas City is locking down its head coach, general manager and president with new contract ...
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Quick Glance: Chiefs Extend Andy Reid, Brett Veach, Mark Donovan: Kansas City's Latest Triumph
- Clark Hunt, the club owner of the , secured another major victory for his franchise by announcing contract extensions for coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach, and team president Mark Donovan. Reid and Veach are set to be extended through the 2029 season.
- As one of the league's most respected owners, Hunt has invested significantly to maintain the Chiefs' success, making them the newest dynasty in the league.
- Reid, a future Hall of Famer, confirmed his return to pursue a never-before-done three-peat following the Super Bowl. He is recognized for leading the Chiefs to a winning record every year since 2013.
- The extensions for Reid, Veach, Donovan, and Mahomes showcase the team's commitment to keeping its most prominent members long-term and striving for more championships.
Google fired 20 more workers after protests against its contract with Israel: No Tech for Apartheid, which represents the workers who protested ...
qz.com/google-fires-workers-protests-israel-project-nimbus-1851428444
Yankees' Aaron Boone ejected 5 pitches into game vs. Athletics: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected by Hunter Wendelstedt five pitches into a game ...
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Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.
- Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.
- Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.
- Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.
#BacontoPayson did the trick! Kevin Bacon returned to the iconic high school seen in "Footloose" nearly 40 years later. www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/21/kevin-bacon-return-footloose-high-school/73404340007/
Leicester streetlights take ransomware attack personally, shine on 24/7: City council says it lost control after shutting down systems
theregister.com/2024/04/23/leicester_streetlights_ransomware/
UK basketball recruit Travis Perry is sticking with the Wildcats and new coach Mark Pope
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Quick Glance: Travis Perry Commits to Kentucky Wildcats Under Coach Mark Pope
- Travis Perry confirms his decision to play at Kentucky Wildcats despite coaching changes.
- Perry, a 6-foot-2 in-state guard, is likely to be the only member of the 2024 recruiting class to stay.
- Perry, a four-star recruit, is expected to thrive in Pope's five-out offense.
- Perry becomes the third confirmed player in Pope's first roster for the 2024-2025 season.
Map Shows New US High Speed Rail Route: The new rail line broke ground on Monday and construction is expected to finish by summer 2028.
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Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space: Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.
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Election 2024: Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban: President Joe Biden is traveling to Florida to assail the state’s forthcoming six-week abortion ...
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Quick Glance: Newsom Proposes Law to Aid Arizonans in Getting Abortions in California
- California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced plans to introduce legislation to assist Arizonans in obtaining abortions in his state following a recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court allowing a near-total abortion ban from 1864 to take effect.
- The emergency legislation aims to expedite the licenses of Arizona abortion providers to treat patients in California and will be presented this week through the legislature's women's caucus.
- Newsom emphasized the importance of a prompt response to Republican-led abortion restrictions, criticizing the GOP for their stance. His political action committee is funding ads against bills limiting abortion access.
- Newsom intends to campaign on the abortion issue in swing states Arizona and Nevada to support a Democratic win in the presidential election and Senate control, calling President Trump a liar regarding his position on nationwide abortion bans.
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Huawei sales are soaring in China as Apple sinks: Huawei is not only making a roaring comeback in China, it is also on the verge of overtaking Apple in the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/tech/huawei-apple-smartphone-sales-china-hnk-intl/
LeBron James rants at NBA’s replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0
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Elon Musk vows to fight Australian injunction to hide church attack videos on X: Billionaire accuses Canberra of censorship over calls to remove footage of ...
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‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
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Alzheimer's drug adoption in US slowed by doctors' skepticism: Nine months into the U.S. launch of the first drug proven to slow the advance of Alzheimer's ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/alzheimers-drug-adoption-us-slowed-by-doctors-skepticism-2024-04-23/
Trump gag order hearing kicks off hush money trial: Live updates: Former President Trump’s hush money trial on Tuesday will begin with a New York judge hearing ...
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Fans were disappointed Kid Cudi's set was cut short after he jumped off the front of the stage during his Coachella performance.
Quick Glance: Coachella: Kid Cudi Breaks Foot, Doja Cat Makes History
- The Coachella festival in Indio, California, concluded after two weekends filled with special guests, embarrassing mishaps, and vibrant music. Despite a decline in ticket sales, fans eagerly watched their favorite artists take the stage in the desert.
- Kid Cudi broke his foot while performing, Tyler, the Creator brought out Earl Sweatshirt for nostalgic songs, and Doja Cat made history as the first female rapper to headline the festival. Grimes successfully redeemed herself after technical difficulties in her first performance.
- Tyler, the Creator also addressed Frank Ocean's absence on stage. Doja Cat impressed the audience with her unique performance style and received praise for her improvisation skills. Grimes delivered a seamless DJ set following a challenging first weekend.
- The Coachella weekend showcased a mix of thrilling moments, groundbreaking achievements, and improved performances that captivated and surprised the audience.
Report says Israel has not provided evidence of widespread militancy among UNRWA staff
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Largest fire engine convoy to deliver aid to Ukraine: A convoy including 20 fire engines will leave Kent and carry more than 2,800 pieces of equipment.
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The fate of emergency abortion care rests with Supreme Court: Justices will hear arguments over whether the Biden administration can penalize hospitals that fail ...
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General Motors beats quarterly results targets, raises forecast: General Motors on Tuesday posted quarterly results that topped Wall Street targets and raised ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/general-motors-beats-quarterly-results-targets-raises-forecast-2024-04-23/
THE KNICKS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT THE GARDEN 🗽
Nelly Korda wins Chevron Championship for historic fifth straight LPGA Tour victory
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A National Security Insider Does the Math on the Dangers of AI: Jason Matheny, CEO of the influential think tank Rand Corporation, says advances in AI are making ...
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SSD & HDD Prices Could Skyrocket As Seagate & Western Digital Highlight Increased Demand
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Trump called this visa 'very bad.' Truth Social applied for one: The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa ...
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Tesla aims to cut 400 jobs in Germany via voluntary programme: Tesla on Tuesday said it was targeting 400 job cuts at its German gigafactory near Berlin ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-aims-cut-400-jobs-germany-via-voluntary-programme-2024-04-23/
Misconfigured cloud server leaked clues of North Korean animation scam: Outsourcers outsourced work for the BBC, Amazon, and HBO Max to the hermit kingdom
theregister.com/2024/04/23/north_korea_animators/
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
AMD Radeon RX 8000 “RDNA 4” GPUs To Utilize 18 Gbps GDDR6 Memory Across Entire Lineup
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The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star will consider prosecutors' request to fine the ...
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Google invests $640 mln in new data centre in Netherlands: Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the ...
reuters.com/technology/google-invests-640-mln-new-data-centre-netherlands-2024-04-23/
Jan Böhmermann against the FPÖ: “Culling the Nazis” saying will have no legal consequences
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Anonymous NBA player poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as the GOAT? Most overrated? Finals favorite?
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Quick Glance: NBA Player Poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as GOAT? Most Overrated? Finals Favorites?
- The Athletic journalists interviewed 142 players from all 30 teams for this year's poll.
- Unprecedented participation was seen, with 142 players answering questions about topics like MVP, 'most overrated,' 'player you'd least like to fight,' and new debates over the 65-game rule and the commissioner's grade.
- Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were considered MVP favorites, with Jokić winning MVP and Rudy Gobert ranking fifth in the best defender vote.
- Players also praised emerging talents like Victor Wembanyama and discussed the popularity of female players in basketball and other sports.
Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
Supreme Court justices grapple with whether cities can ticket homeless people: The Supreme Court wrestled Monday for more than two and a half hours with the ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Debates Homeless Ban and Rights of the Unhoused
- Justices expressed concerns over penalizing homeless individuals for sleeping outside without alternatives.
- Review of Oregon anti-camping laws could lead to significant rulings on the rights of the unhoused.
- Liberal justices criticized Grants Pass laws for criminalizing basic human needs.
- Conservative justices emphasized policymakers, not judges, should set rules for dealing with homelessness.
Ten dead as two Navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia: One of the choppers clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into the ground ...
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Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
JAMAL MURRAY WITH THE BUZZER BEATER 🚨
Nuggets take Game 2 and protect home court 💪
🎥 @NBAonTNT t.co/jPNz0o1uuM
Trump continues his reversal on TikTok, accusing Biden of wanting to ban it: Donald Trump on Monday called President Biden “responsible for banning TikTok ...
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Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
Microsoft raising Windows 11 24H2 system requirement to block CPUs without SSE4.2 and PopCnt
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Finland among world's top military aid donors to Ukraine: The value of Finnish military support for the war-torn country has multiplied recently.
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Castlevania fan uncovers new Konami code in 1999 game: A new Konami Code has been discovered hidden inside Castlevania's code, and it changes gameplay so ...
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Indian teenager becomes youngest challenger for world chess title, will face reigning champion from China
cnn.com/2024/04/23/asia/india-teenager-chess-champion-china-intl-hnk-spt/
Atlas VPN is shutting down: Here's why all VPN users should care: Atlas VPN is set to close up shop on April 24 and merge with NordVPN. It's just one ...
pcworld.com/article/2311603/atlas-vpn-is-shutting-down-heres-why-all-vpn-users-should-care.html
Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts
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Adobe Photoshop's latest beta makes AI-generated images from simple text prompts: Adobe will now let you use AI to generate images directly within Photoshop ...
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Microsoft introduces smaller AI model: Microsoft on Tuesday announced a cost-effective, small language artificial intelligence model that can perform tasks such ...
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Quick Glance: New Compact AI Model by Microsoft
- Microsoft has introduced a cost-effective AI model called Phi-3-mini, capable of tasks like content creation and social media posting using smaller amounts of data.
- Phi-3-mini outperforms models twice its size across various benchmarks evaluating language, coding, and math capabilities.
- Smaller AI models are designed to execute simpler tasks, making it easier for companies with limited resources to use them.
- The Phi-3-mini model will be immediately available on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, Hugging Face's AI model catalog, and the Ollama framework.
A beginner’s guide to the 2024 NFL Draft: No. 1 pick, trade rumors, full order and more
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Honda to build electric vehicles and batteries in Ontario, says source: Honda will build electric vehicles and their parts in Ontario with financial support from ...
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Quick Glance: Honda's Major Investment in Electric Vehicle Factory in Ontario
- According to sources from federal and provincial government levels, Honda is planning to establish a significant new electric vehicle facility in Ontario.
- The forthcoming announcement of the agreement is expected to take place at Honda's facility in Alliston, where plans for a comprehensive project to manufacture electric vehicles, batteries, and components will be revealed.
- Honda's investment in Alliston is projected to surpass the existing major projects in the electric vehicle production sector in Ontario.
- The disclosure of the agreement with Honda is seen as a significant step in the government's efforts to attract companies for establishment in Canada within the emerging electric vehicle industry.
Novak Djokovic tells CNN he has visualized winning record-breaking 25th grand slam title
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Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says: The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/ukraine-global-military-spending.html
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has ...
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The metaverse is back: Meta just announced Horizon OS, a mixed reality operating system that Lenovo, and Asus will use in new VR headsets.
digitaltrends.com/computing/meta-quest-horizon-os-could-revive-the-metaverse/
Tabloid publisher to testify in Trump criminal trial: David Pecker ran the National Enquirer, which used a strategy to bury negative stories about Mr Trump.
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Razer Blade 16 (2024) Review: For especially fortunate gamers, the updated Razer Blade 16 gaming laptop adds an appealing dual-mode 240Hz OLED panel and 14th Gen ...
pcmag.com/reviews/razer-blade-16-2024
Baltimore Says Owner of Ship that Hit Key Bridge Was Negligent: The owner and manager of the cargo ship that downed the Francis Scott Key Bridge asked a judge to ...
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A man was rescued from his car after it caught fire on a highway in Minnesota. Drivers passing by stopped to rescue him as flames engulfed the vehicle ... Show more
WD Gold 24TB HDD review: The highest capacity hard drive you can buy right now: The WD Gold 24TB HDD delivers a modest capacity increase over the 22TB model ...
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Adobe to bring full AI image generation to Photoshop this year: Adobe said on Tuesday it plans to place a tool for full artificial intelligence image generation ...
reuters.com/technology/adobe-bring-full-ai-image-generation-photoshop-this-year-2024-04-23/
EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX reported 5.9 injuries per 100 workers in 2023 at its Brownsville, Texas, manufacturing-and-launch facility, surpassing its rate of 4 ...
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A teenager with Down's syndrome has received a Guinness World Record after completing the London Marathon. Watch the moment Lloyd crossed the finish line: www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68851567
Over a million Neighbourhood Watch members exposed through web app bug: Unverified users could scoop up data on high-value individuals without any form of ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/neighbourhood_watch_privacy_bug/
Even immigration restrictionists stay away from GOP’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric: Republican use of the term “invasion” is putting party officials at odds with the ...
thehill.com/latino/4606438-immigration-gop-southern-border-invasion/
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