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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in northern England in connection with what authorities described ...
Sycamore Gap tree
Boy, 16, arrested after landmark felled
Quick Glance: Sycamore Gap: Teenager arrested for felling Hadrian's Wall tree
- Tree felled at Sycamore Gap
- 16-year-old arrested for criminal damage
- Tree featured in Kevin Costner's film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
- National Trust shocked and saddened by loss of tree
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Bills' Damar Hamlin set to play vs. Dolphins, nine months after suffering cardiac arrest on the field
Veteran actor Michael Gambon, who was known to many for his ...
Michael Gambon, actor who played Prof. Dumbledore in 6 'Harry Potter' movies, dies at age 82
Resident Evil 4 for iPhone 15 Pro will retail for $59 ...
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Resident Evil 4 Remake's iPhone 15 Pro Version Will Cost $60, App Store Listing Reveals
The famous tree in northern England is believed to have been around 200 years old ...
Despair flows after England's Sycamore Gap tree is cut down. Could it regrow?
Netflix will send out its last red envelope on Friday, marking an end to 25 ...
Netflix shutters its DVD rental business, marking the end of the red envelope era
Quick Glance: Netflix Stops Sending DVDs
- Netflix launched as a DVD mailing service 25 years ago
- Less than 1 million subscribers still use the DVD service
- Customers are allowed to keep their DVDs
- Netflix has become the leading streaming service
Counter-Strike 2 has replaced the original on Steam as of September 27, with some players disappointed in the lack of certain features in the new version ... Show more
Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX founder, trial date, criminal charges, trial witnesses, girlfriend, and where he is now.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Criminal Trial
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LDS Chuch-owned Deseret Book and other church-owned bookseller removed Tim ...
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LDS Church-owned Deseret Book yanks his books
Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum are now the first games to support ...
First AMD FSR 3 game updates and FPS boosts are live for Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum
Artists across China are boycotting one of the country’s biggest social media ...
Chinese artists boycott big social media platform over AI-generated images
Quick Glance: Unmasking Fake, AI-Generated Images
- Images as a universal language for stories and messages.
- Identification of fake images.
- Reverse image search using 'Yandex'.
- Clarifying image usage and sharing.
Four non-fiction books and one novel about the essence—and ethics—of the trade
What to read to understand journalism
As tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians flee their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh ...
Nagorno-Karabakh exodus amounts to a war crime, legal experts say
Pokémon is partnering with the Vincent van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam as part of a new collaboration to teach ...
Pokémon teams up with Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam
Quick Glance: Pokémon collaborates with Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam
- Pokémon and the Van Gogh Museum are partnering to introduce young people to the work of one of the Netherlands' most famous artists.
- Children and their supervisors can have a special experience at the Van Gogh Museum, drawing on the museum's educational expertise and the Pokémon Company's collaboration.
- Visitors can learn to draw Pikachu and explore Van Gogh's connection to Japanese art and culture.
- The collaboration will run until January 7 and regular museum admission is required.
Apple added a USB-C port to the iPhone 15 lineup this year, allowing it to work with USB-C cables ...
Some USB-C Power Banks Fail to Work With iPhone 15
Quick Glance: Issues with Some USB-C Power Banks and iPhone 15
- Certain USB-C battery packs are not working properly with the iPhone 15, causing charging issues.
- In some cases, the iPhone 15 fails to charge or charges the power bank instead.
- To charge the iPhone, the USB A port must be used.
- Anker will conduct further tests to address the issue with specific power banks.
Amazon.com (AMZN.O) was accused by officials of violating the terms of a U.S ...
US labor board says Amazon breached terms of 2021 labor rights settlement
BREAKING: Las Vegas police have made an arrest in the 1996 drive-by shooting of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, AP sources say.
Quick Glance: Arrest Made in 1996 Tupac Shakur Murder
- Breaking news photo
- Tupac Shakur, the hip-hop legend, was shot four times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.
- This news is constantly updated and more details will be released soon.
ss="ptt">According to the film's listing on AMC Theaters' ticketing site, The Marvels clocks in at 112 minutes making it the shortest film in the MCU to date ... Show more
Watch the official trailer for Matthew Vaughn's #Argylle , starring:Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Bryan Cranston ... Show more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday sued accounting firm Prager Metis ...
US SEC sues auditor Prager Metis over alleged independence violations
There is a renewed concern for the status of the troubled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake as fans have spotted that PlayStation set its reveal ... Show more
A Texas investment firm agreed on Friday to pay $2.51 million to settle a U.S ...
Texas firm settles US charges it fraudulently took Madoff victims' money
New analysis has identified the oldest shoes ever discovered in Europe ...
These 6,000-year-old sandals found in a Spanish cave are Europe’s oldest shoes
When Carolina's captors arrived at dawn to pull her out of the stash house in the Mexican ...
Migrants are being raped at Mexico border as they await entry to US
Quick Glance: Danger for Migrants at Mexico Border: Increase in Sexual Assaults
- Experts say the high risk of kidnapping and sexual assault in Reynosa and Matamoros is driving migrants to cross the border illegally.
- Many asylum seekers are no longer paying smugglers to cross the border. Instead, they are traveling on their own, hoping to make an appointment through an app.
- However, criminal groups are still demanding payment from these migrants to enter their territory.
- Rape is used as a form of torture to extort money, according to Bertha Bermúdez Tapia, a sociologist at New Mexico State University researching the impacts of Biden's policy on migrants in Tamaulipas.
A Tesla Semi electric truck traveled over 1,000 miles in a single day in a real-world test for a new...
Tesla Semi travels over 1,000 miles in a single day
The Film Development Council of the Philippines recognized Vice Ganda's phenomenal brand of comedy during the closing ceremony of the Philippine Film Industry ... Show more
The Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 GW offshore wind farm – the first subsidy-free wind farm ...
The Netherlands just launched a mega 1.5 GW offshore wind farm
Robust pre-release sales of ‘EA Sports FC’ marks end of 30-year Fifa franchise
Electronic Arts kicks off rebranded football video game with strong demand
Quick Glance: Electronic Arts launches rebranded football video game with high demand
- Silicon Valley-based games company reports 6.8 million pre-orders for EA Sports FC, the new football video game
- 25% increase in pre-orders compared to last year despite longer access window
- Since 1993, EA's football franchise has sold hundreds of millions of copies and attracted over 150 million regular players
- Estimate: Nearly 22 million players played Fifa 23 on Xbox and PlayStation consoles in August
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California has died. Three people ...
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90, sources tell the AP
Quick Glance: Dianne Feinstein, California Senator and Pioneer of Liberal Priorities, Dies at 90
- California Senator Dianne Feinstein, a moderate Democrat and advocate for liberal causes, has passed away at the age of 90.
- Feinstein was a trailblazer and champion in local and national politics.
- President Joe Biden described her as a pioneering American and a cherished friend.
- Feinstein's bipartisan efforts led to legislative wins throughout her career.
The overall improvement is due to a change in methodology by Times Higher Education.
Japanese universities move up in global rankings
Google is offering free courses on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as several other IT ...
Google offers free AI courses, IT certification, scholarships
Bankers and investors are embracing a degree of optimism for the IPO market following a slew of major ...
Hopes rise for IPO recovery after September deal rush
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has clarified that John Cena, Xolo Maridueña, and Viola Davis will return as their characters Peacemaker, Blue Beetle ... Show more
Quick Glance: Xolo Maridueña Returns as Blue Beetle
- Xolo Maridueña will return as Jaime Reyes in the new DC Universe film, possibly in a different version of the hero.
- In addition to Maridueña, Viola Davis and John Cena will reprise their previous roles as Amanda Waller and Peacemaker in the DCEU.
- The story of Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) is not over yet, after Blue Beetle had a disappointing box office performance this summer.
- While it might not be the same version of the hero seen in Ángel Manuel Soto's film earlier this year, some details about his origin might be shared to maintain continuity without interfering with Gunn's plans for the franchise.
Capcom's COO thinks game prices are too low given skyrocketing development costs.
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“The game prices are too low,” says the COO
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, said on Thursday that it will lay off 16% of its staff, around 830 employees ...
Epic Games to lay off 16% of its workforce
Quick Glance: Epic Games lays off 16% of workforce, impacting 870 people
- Epic Games is laying off 16% of its employees, impacting about 870 people.
- The company is divesting Bandcamp, an online audio distribution platform it acquired last year, and spinning off most of SuperAwesome, a kid-safe technology developer it acquired in 2020.
- Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney wrote in a memo to employees: 'For a while now, we’ve been spending way more money than we earn, investing in the next evolution of Epic and growing Fortnite as a metaverse-inspired ecosystem for creators.'
- The company is focused on shipping its must-succeed initiatives, including the next Fortnite Season and Fortnite Chapter 5, Del Mar, Sparks, and Juno.
Shortly after the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max were released on Sept. 22, users across the world ...
Some iPhone 15 Pro owners say their new phones are overheating
Quick Glance: Apple Investigates iPhone 15 Heat Issue
- YouTubers and bloggers subject new Apple smartphones to various stress situations.
- Korean YouTuber demonstrates temperatures of up to 46.7 degrees Celsius on the backs of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.
- Results show iPhone reaching 43 degrees Celsius, while Xiaomi heats up to almost 48 degrees Celsius.
- Apple has not yet responded to the reports.
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Asha Daniels spoke to ABC News in a network news exclusive.
Ex-Lizzo staffer speaks out after filing lawsuit against singer alleging hostile work environment
German gas importer Uniper, which became the biggest corporate casualty in Europe's energy crisis ...
Uniper to repay 2 bln euros in state aid this week -report
Her career as a musician was brief, but her influence has been profound
A reappraisal of Betty Davis’s trailblazing music is under way
The pictures shared by Sundar Pichai on Instagram show how Google offices worldwide ...
Sundar Pichai gives a sneak peek into Google’s 25th birthday party
Quick Glance: Google Celebrates 25th Birthday: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
- Sundar Pichai shares pictures on Instagram of the celebrations for Google's 25th birthday worldwide.
- The tech giant celebrated its 25th birthday this year.
- CEO Sundar Pichai offers a sneak peek into the celebrations surrounding Google's 25th birthday on Instagram.
- The pictures show Pichai addressing employees on the company's silver jubilee.
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Yuri Lowenthal has played Superman AND Spider-Man. Jack Quaid and Nicolas Cage have ALSO played Superman and Peter Parker! #spiderman #superman #peterparker #spiderman2 #spiderman2ps5 #yurilowenthal ... Show more
God Of War 6 fan trailer takes Kratos to Ancient Egypt
God Of War 6 Unreal Engine 5 trailer takes Kratos to Ancient Egypt
The filmmaker said he had to punch one of his diving assistants ...
James Cameron Reveals He Nearly Died In Terrifying Underwater Accident While Filming ‘The Abyss’
The study was the first of its kind researching the presence of microplastics in ...
'Plastic Rainfall' Contaminating Nearly Everything People Eat and Drink
Valve Corp. released the latest edition of its popular Counter-Strike series on Wednesday ...
Counter-Strike 2 Released as Free Upgrade Sep. 27, 2023
Quick Glance: Counter-Strike 2 Now Officially Available
- Counter-Strike 2 was announced as early as March.
- Running on Source Engine 2, the same game engine utilized in Dota 2 and Half-Life: Alyx.
- Counter-Strike 2 is a free update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, not a standalone sequel.
- Players in Counter-Strike 2 can now refund their weapons in case of accidental purchases.
Fox's comments about a female journalist were "way past the limits of acceptance", GB News' boss says.
GB News boss 'appalled' by Laurence Fox comments
The Best Lego Sets for Adults, According to Our Staff: These are our favorite Lego sets for adults, from van Gogh to The Lord of the Rings.
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Quick Glance: The Best Lego Sets for Adults
- When evaluating the sets, my focus was on engagement during each build.
- Vincent Van Gogh - The Lego set depicting The Starry Night.
- Lego initially released a series of Lord of the Rings sets in 2012 and 2013, which now have high value in the secondary market.
- Building tip: If you desire a complete pyramid without purchasing a second set, a Lego builder has created brilliant alternative building instructions allowing you to construct a proper four-sided pyramid using the existing pieces of a single box.
A Harvest Moon is set to happen later this week, but when is the best time to view it ...
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Wall Street, the bastion of bulls and bears, would seem to be ...
Buzzing bees join Wall Street’s bulls and bears as framework to report biodiversity risk launches
A new Elder Scrolls mobile game just dropped, and it’s basically ...
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A New Elder Scrolls Mobile Game Just Dropped, and It Looks a Lot Like Fallout Shelter
New York City and parts of the Northeast were placed under a flash flood warning ...
New York flooding
Extreme weather drenches NYC, prompts airport delays, chaos
Today in Apple history: 'Here's to the crazy ones' who 'think different'
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Patrick J. Adams called his social media faux pas an “embarrassing oversight.”
‘Suits’ Star Patrick J. Adams Apologizes for Posting Meghan Markle Photos
In speech in Arizona on the importance of democracy, Biden will announce a facility honoring his ...
Biden delivers unusually sharp rebuke of Trump on democracy
Bonnie Wright and husband Andrew Lococo welcomed their first child at home ...
Harry Potter actor Bonnie Wright welcomes baby boy, shares his cute pic, name
Apple (AAPL.O) and other smartphone makers turned down revenue-sharing agreements that would have helped ...
Microsoft executive says Google deals kept Bing small
Richard Ford is the chronicler of modern America. A conversation about feeling unwell and ...
US author Richard Ford on language and Heidegger as bedtime reading
Nano-X Imaging (NNOX.O) and its founder Ran Poliakine agreed to pay nearly $1 ...
Israeli's Nano-X settles US SEC charges over costs of flagship imaging device
Quick Glance: Nano-X Imaging settles SEC charges, pays $1.1 million
- Nano-X Imaging and founder Ran Poliakine agree to pay $1.1 million to settle SEC charges
- Accused of negligently misleading investors about the cost of its flagship product
- Nano-X and Poliakine to pay fines of $650,000 and $150,000 respectively
- Poliakine to pay an additional $267,000 plus interest
Meta admits its new AI chatbot is trained on posts by users on Facebook and Instagram
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Quick Glance: Meta's AI Assistant Trained on Public Facebook and Instagram Posts
- Meta did not use private chats as training data and filtered private details from public datasets.
- LinkedIn was deliberately not used as a data source due to privacy concerns.
- Tech companies criticized for using scraped data without permission to train AI models.
- Meta AI was trained using public Facebook and Instagram posts, including text and photos.
If you want to take another stab at High on Life, its horror-themed DLC High on Knife ...
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High on Life's Horror-Themed DLC, High on Knife, Is Out Next Week
New York City experienced significant disruption on Friday due to flash flooding ...
New York Mayor Eric Adams slammed for late response to flash floods across city
Linda Yaccarino keeps getting humiliated on Elon Musk’s behalf.
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Quick Glance: X to Achieve Profitability Next Year, CEO States
- CEO Linda Yaccarino stated on Wednesday that X, formerly known as Twitter, is expected to become profitable by early 2024.
- Yaccarino, who took over the company from billionaire owner Elon Musk in June, announced at Vox Media's annual Code Conference that the social media company is close to breaking even.
- Since Musk acquired the social media company last fall and implemented a series of controversial changes, the platform has faced challenges in retaining advertisers.
- Musk mentioned in a recent post on X that the company's U.S. advertising revenue is still down by 60 percent, although he did not specify the timeframe.
Gaming giants EA Sports are set to take rally gaming to a new level of realism this year with ...
Can the new WRC computer game help tackle a real-world hot topic?
Xu Minghao The8 arriving at Givenchy SS24 in Paris! #XuMinghao #The8 #The8xGivenchySS24 #Xu #Minghao #ParisFashionWeek
When the Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission ...
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inside the changes at India's space agency
Am Donnerstag um die Mittagszeit verteilte ein Mann vor dem Zufiker Schulhaus Bibeln. Er gehört der ...
Gideonbund verteilt Bibeln vor Zufiker Schulhaus
🇮🇩 Thousands of #Indonesian residents on Rempang Island, mostly fishermen, are protesting against a multibillion-dollar Chinese-funded megaproject which may see ... Show more
Though there are many elements that make Baldur's Gate 3 a complex RPG, the multiple romance options have been a hot topic even before release ... Show more
Mick Jagger’s eight children may not want to read this.
Mick Jagger says his kids ‘don’t need $500 million’ as he hints he may give away their inheritance
Officials are looking into the French mogul's dealings with a Russian businessman related to ...
LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault probed for possible money laundering
Quick Glance: Investigation into Arnault and Russian Businessman
- The Paris public prosecutor's office is examining financial transactions involving Bernard Arnault, the owner of LVMH, and Russian businessman Nikolai Sarkisov.
- Sarkisov could not be reached immediately.
- According to Le Monde, Sarkisov acquired real estate at a luxurious alpine resort through a complex transaction, with Arnault providing a loan through one of his companies.
- Tracfin intensified its monitoring of financial operations with Russian investors following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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