Seth MacFarlane Foundation Teams With Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation To Restore Its First-Ever Collection Of Animated Pics
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Quick Glance: Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese Restore Vintage Animated Shorts
- Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese join forces to restore vintage animated shorts, with some set to premiere at the TCM Classic Film Festival.
- Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese have teamed up to fund the restoration of historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s to 1940s.
- The restored animated shorts mainly come from Max and Dave Fleischer, best known for their work on Superman, Popeye the Sailor, Betty Boop, and Koko the Clown. Funded by the Seth MacFarlane Foundation, the restorations used unique original pre-print elements and/or print sources, mostly nitrate, held at UCLA Film & Television Archive.
- Martin Scorsese is a strong advocate for restoring forgotten films and emphasizes the importance of preserving cinematic heritage. Some of these restored shorts will premiere at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival, with Seth MacFarlane providing a personal introduction.
As Indian Elections Near, a Delhi Chief Minister’s Arrest Raises Concern: After his party's meteoric rise, the national government’s detainment of ...
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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
At an election campaign event in #Ravensburg , a group of people disrupted the appearance of FDP politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (@MAStrackZi ) ... Show more www.t-online.de/tv/nachrichten/politik/id_100387470/ravensburg-strack-zimmermann-teilt-aus.html
Boston Dynamics, the robotics company that has been a social media sensation, is retiring its hydraulic powered robot, but that’s not quite the end for the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
- Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.
- The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.
- Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.
- The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
Scotland's under-18s gender clinic pauses puberty blockers: It follows a landmark review of gender services in England which warned of a lack of research.
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Neva Howell to Play Martha Kent in ‘Superman’ | Exclusive: Neva Howell has been cast as Martha Kent, aka Ma Kent, in James Gunn's "Superman ...
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Quick Glance: New Casting of Martha Kent for Superman 2025 Film
- Neva Howell will portray Ma Kent alongside Pruitt's Pa Kent in the Superman movie set to be released in July 2025.
- Martha Kent is the adoptive mother of Clark Kent and has been portrayed by various actresses in live-action films.
- The cast of Superman includes David Corenswet as the titular superhero and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, along with other confirmed members.
- Superman will be the first feature film in the DCU, a new timeline established by DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Harry Potter actress Samantha Davis, wife of Warwick Davis, dies at 53: Harry Potter actress Samantha Davis, wife of Star Wars, Willow and Professor Flitwick ...
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Quick Glance: Warwick Davis Mourns Wife Samantha Davis After Her Passing at 53
- Actress Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53.
- Her husband Warwick confirmed Samantha's passing in a statement, revealing that she departed on March 24.
- In a statement, Warwick described the impact of Samantha's passing on his and his family's lives.
- Warwick also praised Samantha as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.'
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
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Quick Glance: Google employees arrested for protesting collaboration with Israel
- Several Google employees were arrested Tuesday evening at the company’s offices in New York City and Sunnyvale, California, after staging sit-ins to protest the tech giant’s work with the Israeli government.
- The protests came a day after pro-Palestinian activists blocked highways, bridges, and airport entrances across the United States in demonstrations against Israel's invasion of Gaza and U.S. military support for the country.
- A Google spokesperson confirmed that the employees were placed on administrative leave and had their system access cut off due to violating company policies that prohibit impeding the work of others.
- Google has been negotiating with Israel's Defense Ministry and selling technology to the Israeli government, leading to tensions between employees and anti-Nimbus organizers advocating for an independent investigation into potential human rights violations.
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions: Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic
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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract
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Quick Glance: Google Fires Workers Over $1.2bn Israeli Contract Protest
- Protests by No Tech for Apartheid led to arrests and dismissals of Google employees.
- Google terminates employment of 28 workers for violating company policies.
- Tech workers argue for the right to collective actions to control the use of their work.
- Internal debate at Google over the Middle East conflict sparks controversies and leads to discussion lockdowns.
Apple TV+: Trailer for the third season of “Acapulco” is here: Apple announced some time ago that the successful series “Acapulco” would be getting a third ...
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NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter sends last message to Earth : NASA announced on Tuesday (April 16) that its Ingenuity Mars helicopter has sent its last ...
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If you’ve got an EV, Google Maps is about to become much more valuable: New Google Maps features address one of Americans’ top concerns about owning an electric ...
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Quick Glance: Google Employee Demonstrations Against Cloud Deal with Israeli Government
- Google staff are protesting an agreement with the government of Israel named Project Nimbus.
- The protests include sit-ins at offices in New York and California.
- These actions represent an escalation of protests against the company's association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are calling for the immediate cancellation of work on Project Nimbus and public support for Palestinians.
Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
“For All Mankind”: Apple confirms fifth season and new spin-off series: Basically, it was to be expected: Apple confirms a fifth season of the popular Apple TV+ ...
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Quick Glance: Apple TV+ Announces For All Mankind Renewal and Spinoff
- Today is a day of celebration.
- For All Mankind gets a renewal and a spinoff titled Star City.
- The series explores an alternate history, imagining the scenario if America had not been the first to reach the moon.
- Expanding the For All Mankind universe with the spinoff Star City provides a new perspective on the space race from the Soviet angle.
ChatGPT is a squeeze away with Nothing’s upgraded earbuds: Nothing today announced a pair of refreshes to its earbud line. The naming conventions are a touch ...
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Quentin Tarantino Scraps Film ‘The Movie Critic,’ Which Would’ve Been His Last: Quentin Tarantino will no longer be working on 'The Movie Critic ...
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Quick Glance: Quentin Tarantino Cancels The Movie Critic as Final Film
- Tarantino has decided that The Movie Critic will not be his 10th and final film.
- For a long time, Tarantino has talked about his 10th movie being his last work, but it looks like The Movie Critic won't be it.
Trump due back in court as hunt for jurors goes on: Selecting an impartial jury has proven a complex task in New York, where Mr Trump has a long history.
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The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, is partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium to pair stranded sea otter pups with surrogate mothers with ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/stranded-sea-otter-pups-paired-with-surrogate-moms-california-aquarium-2024-04-12/
Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls a whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding All 787 Dreamliners
- A whistleblower from Boeing is pressing for the grounding of all 787 Dreamliners currently in operation worldwide, as the long-haul aircraft could potentially 'fall apart' at the joints.
- Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, publicly expressed concerns about the Boeing 787 and 777 jets last week. In an exclusive TV interview with NBC Nightly News, Salehpour reiterated his allegations and called for all Dreamliners to be taken out of service and inspected for small gaps in the fuselage.
- He alleges that Boeing opted for cost-saving shortcuts and reduced assembly bottlenecks during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets. Salehpour warns that the fuselage sections of the 787 Dreamliner are improperly connected, with small gaps present at the joints.
- Following internal discussions with Boeing where he claimed aircraft safety was compromised, the engineer filed a formal whistleblower complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in January. Boeing, however, maintains confidence in the safety of the 787 Dreamliner, stating that the allegations 'are inaccurate and do not represent the comprehensive work Boeing has done to ensure the quality and long-term safety of the aircraft.'
Trump and Polish President discuss NATO members increasing their defense spending
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Booming AI demand threatens global electricity supply: Tech chiefs warn that power-hungry data centres are a bottleneck in developing artificial intelligence
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Quick Glance: Growing Demand for AI Threatens Global Power Supply
- Tech experts concerned about crucial role of energy supply in AI development.
- The increasing need for electricity poses a challenge for advancements in artificial intelligence.
- Global data centers are expected to require more capacity by 2030 than currently available.
- Concerns about environmental impact of technology boom heightened by data centers' energy consumption.
Biden Bashes Trump in Pennsylvania as He Lays Out His Tax Plan: Speaking in Scranton, Pa., his hometown, the president used a speech about economic fairness as a ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Critiques Trump's Economy in Pennsylvania
- President Biden criticized Trump's economic vision and plans for a potential second term while Trump was in court.
- Biden emphasized the importance of honesty, decency, and family in economic policy.
- He advocated for higher taxes on billionaires and pledged not to increase taxes on Americans earning less than $400,000 annually.
- Biden also highlighted his efforts to improve access to healthcare and reduce prescription drug costs.
Caitlin Clark was selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 WNBA draft, and is estimated to make $76,535 in her first season — or approximately $338 ... Show more goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/caitlin-clarks-76000-wnba-salary-puts-spotlight-pay-109341851
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
The Big Fallout Interview: Todd Howard and Jonathan Nolan Answer Our Burning Questions About Season 1 - IGN
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Quick Glance: Insights and Future Plans for Fallout Season 1
- Fallout Season 1 is a hit on Prime Video with positive reviews and many fans already embracing the series.
- In an interview with Todd Howard and Jonathan Nolan, important details and revelations from Season 1 are discussed.
- The creators talk about their love for the Fallout universe, adapting to the game lore, and the challenges of bringing the series to life.
- Character development, storylines, and future plans for the series are addressed, including the involvement of celebrities and the continuation of the Fallout saga.
Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine: House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead toward a vote later this week on a package of Ukraine funding ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Kennedy family members endorse President Biden in a rejection of RFK Jr.: Several Kennedys have already made their support for President Biden known while making ...
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
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Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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Ubisoft is deleting The Crew from players' libraries, reminding us we own nothing
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Quick Glance: Ubisoft removes The Crew from players' libraries, underscoring ownership limitations
- Ubisoft's online-only racing game The Crew became inoperable on April 1.
- Some users claim the company went as far as revoking access licenses from Ubisoft Connect accounts.
- Despite being an online game, this highlights the issue of digital goods ownership.
The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair elections
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
Google fired 28 workers who protested Israeli government cloud contract: Google has fired 28 employees involved in protests against the company's "Project ...
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Brian Cox: Joaquin Phoenix was terrible in Napoleon and I would have played it better
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Central Asia: Welcome to the ‘opportunity zone’: The Great Game’s got a new name.
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UM cost of attendance climbs $5,000, students to pay $93,000 next year: Attending the University of Miami for the 2024-2025 school year will cost students over ...
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AJ Simon dies at 25: 2024 NFL Draft prospect was a standout DL at the University of Albany
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Quick Glance: Mourning NFL Draft Hopeful and Former High School Football Star
- The talented player AJ Simon from Albany University and NFL draft prospect has passed away at the age of 25.
- No cause for his death has been disclosed.
- Simon, a 6-foot-1, 267-pound defensive lineman, played at Pocono Mountain West High School and was a significant player at Albany University.
- Prior to the upcoming NFL Draft, he reportedly made a visit to the New England Patriots ahead of the draft.
The salary of Caitlin Clark, who became the leading scorer in NCAA basketball history and the first pick in the WNBA draft this week ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/caitlin-clark-will-earn-a-usd76-535-salary-this-year-the-lowest-paid-nba-player-makes-usd1-1-million/index.html
Hayao Miyazaki: Find out why Hayao Miyazaki is one of the 100 most influential people of 2024.
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Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Focus: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats - BBC News
- Zambia requires $940 million in aid due to ongoing drought.
- Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, to be honored at London Marathon.
- Cape Town airport named Africa's best airport in customer survey.
- Chibok abductee and her three children rescued after 10 years.
Space travel without fuel: NASA is testing solar sails for future missions: Sailing through space with sunlight? This is what NASA's revolutionary propulsion ...
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Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years: Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 ...
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Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack: The expanded penalties target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles.
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Microsoft Takes AI Model Offline After Devs Fail to Conduct 'Toxicity Testing': WizardLM-2 was removed shortly after its launch, but the AI model has already ...
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Doing ‘the right thing’ may cost Johnson his speaker’s gavel: It took less than six months for Speaker Mike Johnson to reach his existential moment.
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Quick Glance: Military Aid for Ukraine and Israel
- Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a $95.3 billion package aimed at providing military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishing U.S. weapons systems, and offering humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
- Approximately $61 billion is allocated for Ukraine, with over a third dedicated to replenishing weapons and ammunition systems for the U.S. military. Additionally, the package includes over $9 billion in economic assistance in the form of “forgivable loans,” which were not included in the Senate bill.
Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
More PCs Can Upgrade to Windows 11 After Microsoft Drops 'Compatibility Hold': Certain Windows 10 PCs have been unable to upgrade to Windows 11 since late 2021 ...
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Supergiant shows off Hades II's gameplay and new god designs: Supergiant Games just treated Hades fans to an extensive look at the game's upcoming sequel.
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OJ Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says: O.J. Simpson's lawyer in Las Vegas says the former football star and celebrity criminal ...
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Quick Glance: OJ Simpson Cremated, Estate Attorney in Las Vegas Reveals Details
- Former football star and infamous criminal defendant O.J. Simpson was cremated at the age of 76 in Las Vegas, as confirmed by his attorney Malcolm LaVergne.
- The cremation took place on Wednesday morning at Palm Mortuary in downtown Las Vegas, with few attendees present.
- Simpson's ashes will be given to his children to handle as per their father's wishes, with no public memorial planned.
- Simpson's children are the sole beneficiaries of his estate, as the attorney works to assess the value of his assets which may not cover the outstanding legal judgments.
The impeachment vote against Joe Biden's top border official Alejandro Mayorkas is over. The Democratic-majority Senate swiftly ended the bid from House ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
Dev Patel: Find out why Dev Patel is one of the 100 most influential people of 2024.
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Quick Glance: Dev Patel: An Inspiring Figure
- Dev Patel radiates goodness, and his humanity shines through every time he graces the screen. His career is constantly elevating, with his latest performance in Monkey Man being a standout.
- He leads the way in his artistry, encouraging us to explore familiar places from new perspectives, creating, finding, and sharing uncharted territory. This is his great talent.
- He continues to surpass himself and surprise us all, and we are all eagerly anticipating where he will lead us next.
Controversial Treaty of Waitangi exhibition at Te Papa to be taken down soon: A Treaty of Waitangi display at Te Papa in Wellington which was spray painted last ...
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Chinese technology giant Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series that many analysts expect to contain ... Show more www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-huawei-start-selling-pura-70-smartphones-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Huawei Begins Sales of New Pura 70 Smartphone Amid Chip Scrutiny
- Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series that are expected to contain an advanced China-made chip like its Mate 60 handset.
- The Mate series by Huawei emphasizes performance and business features.
- Eric Xu, Huawei's acting chairman, announced that the company also plans to roll out a Mate 70 smartphone this year.
- According to Ivan Lam, a senior analyst at research firm Counterpoint, shipments of about 60 million units from Huawei are expected this year, with the Pura 70 series being an important catalyst.
This Boston Marathon runner couldn’t figure out why strangers were screaming his name. That is…until he spotted her in the crowd. 🥹 #sportskind
First law protecting consumers' brainwaves signed by Colorado governor: Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Wednesday signed into law the first measure passed in ...
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Don’t blame MKBHD for the fate of Humane AI and Fisker: Humane AI raised more than $230 million before it even shipped a product. And when it finally released ...
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Quick Glance: MKBHD's Impact on Humane AI and Fisker
- Humane AI raised over $230 million before launching a disappointing product, the Ai Pin. The backlash from tech reviewers was significant.
- Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, faced criticism for his review that could impact the fate of Humane AI. The scrutiny shifted towards how he presented his critique of the product.
- Critics view Humane AI as an underdog, despite its substantial funding and backing from notable investors. The scrutiny of MKBHD's review also highlighted issues of bias and criticism in the tech community.
- The critique of MKBHD's review was analyzed through a racial lens by some Black techies, shedding light on disparities in expectations and treatment of prominent figures in the tech industry.
Greek economy surges after decade of pain: A decade ago, Greece was in the throes of a devastating debt crisis marked by years of austerity, hardship and unrest ...
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Countries are calling for the Germany Ticket to be extended until 2036: Until the beginning of the year, the financing of the Deutschlandticket had not even been ...
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A group of Google employees staged sit-ins at the company’s offices to protest the tech giant’s work with Israel’s government ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/google-sit-in-employee-protest-nimbus-israel/
Quick Glance: Google terminated employment after protests in offices
- Google terminated the employment of 28 individuals who engaged in office protests in New York and California.
- Employees occupied Google offices in Sunnyvale, California, and New York City to demonstrate against Project Nimbus.
- Following their refusal to vacate the offices, nine workers were arrested, with five arrests in Sunnyvale and four in New York.
- The protests were aimed at Project Nimbus, a joint contract between Google and Amazon providing services to the government of Israel.
Michael Cohen, who once said he would take a bullet for Donald Trump, is now poised to serve as a star prosecution witness in the former US president's ... Show more reut.rs/3W3nkR7
Yellen calls Republican delays in approving Ukraine aid inexcusable: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday underscored the Biden administration's ...
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Widespread 911 Outages Are Reported in Four States: Residents in parts of South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas and Nevada were unable to call the emergency number ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/911-outage-vegas-south-dakota-nebraska.html
Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
apnews.com/article/sweden-vote-legal-gender-law-minimum-age-9cfb3c6879ae03c3187f520eed308377
Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
Tesla tries legal 'Band-Aid' to revive Musk's huge pay deal: Tesla and Elon Musk are seizing upon an obscure provision in corporate law to attempt to restore ...
reuters.com/legal/tesla-tries-legal-band-aid-revive-musks-huge-pay-deal-2024-04-18/
Body of missing S’porean woman in Spain found with 30 stab wounds; S’porean man arrested
straitstimes.com/singapore/body-of-missing-s-porean-woman-in-spain-found-with-30-stab-wounds-s-porean-man-arrested
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/here-s-why-experts-don-t-think-cloud-seeding-played-a-role-in-dubai-s-downpour-1.6851554
Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Hey, Buddy! The postseason finally beckons for 76ers' Buddy Hield after 632 NBA games
apnews.com/article/76ers-nba-buddy-hield-16a316a80e2bb579e1db8d33da5eaa30
Parched Texas growing season looms as US, Mexico spar over water treaty: Texas farm groups warn of a disastrous season ahead for citrus and sugar as Mexican and ...
reuters.com/world/us/parched-texas-growing-season-looms-us-mexico-spar-over-water-treaty-2024-04-18/
Scorsese Eyes Sinatra Biopic With DiCaprio and JLaw To Star: The aging director wants to make a movie about Frank Sinatra’s life, but he’ll have to go through ...
thedailybeast.com/scorsese-eyes-sinatra-biopic-with-dicaprio-and-jlaw-to-star
Quick Glance: Scorsese Plans Sinatra Biopic with DiCaprio and Lawrence; Spielberg Plots UFO Film
- Martin Scorsese is planning a Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Tina Sinatra's approval is pending.
- 'A Life of Jesus' is scheduled to film in Italy, Egypt, and Israel this year. Steven Spielberg is working on a UFO film.
- Andrew Garfield and Miles Teller are being considered for 'A Life of Jesus'. Spielberg opts for a UFO film over Bullitt.
- David Koepp will pen the script for Spielberg's UFO film. The psychological components will be significant post 'Fabelmans'.
Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote: Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68840261
Where will Paige Bueckers go in the 2025 WNBA Draft? Our big board projections: Stanford's Kiki Iriafen and LSU's Aneesah Morrow are other top prospects next ...
theathletic.com/5421511/2024/04/17/paige-bueckers-uconn-2025-wnba-draft-big-board/
Michael Cohen's role at the first criminal trial ever of a US president, marks the culmination of his 15-year arc from being Donald Trump's lawyer and ‘fixer’ ... Show more reut.rs/3W3nkR7
Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
reuters.com/pictures/photos-of-the-day/pictures-day-april-18-2024-2024-04-18/
The Senate has dismissed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas. bit.ly/49JsCV7
Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF: The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this ...
bbc.com/news/business-68823399
Alaska Airlines briefly grounds all flights due to technical issue: Alaska Airlines briefly grounded all flights Wednesday due to a technical issue ...
apnews.com/article/alaska-airlines-flights-grounded-boeing-94da244ece3c2ceff2a98e8213ef24c4
Watch: A circus elephant runs loose in a Montana town before being recaptured: The animal was having a routine bath when she was startled by a truck backfiring ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245305091/circus-elephant-escaped-butte-montana
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