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Terrifying image shows what humans might look like in less than 1000 years: Will our descendants look like this? Scientists from America have developed a model ...
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Terrifying image shows what humans might look like in less than 1000 years: Will our descendants look like this? Scientists from America have developed a model ...
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The first jungle camp candidates for the summer show have been announced: This year it's "I'm a star, get me out of here" twice. Fans of the jungle camp can look ...
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Quick Glance: First Candidates Revealed for Summer Jungle Camp
- This anniversary year will have an additional edition of the jungle camp in the summer.
- Filming for the summer jungle camp will take place in South Africa, at the Swadini National Park.
- The summer camp will not have a live show, contestants will nominate each other.
- Contestants will receive a starting fee of 100,000 euros, with an additional 100,000 euros for the winner.
New law: Will our kebab soon become even more expensive?: The prices for kebabs have already risen in the past year. A new initiative aims to achieve more ...
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Quick Glance: New Law: Will Our Döner Get More Expensive?
- Döner prices may increase after previous rise due to higher costs.
- Application to register Döner as Traditional Specialty Guaranteed (TSG).
- Requirements for authentic Döner: meat types, ingredients, preparation.
- Producer group proposes strict rules - longer preparation times expected.
Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says: Tesla's humanoid robot is still in the lab, but it may be ready to sell as soon as ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla aims to potentially launch its humanoid robot Optimus next year, Elon Musk suggests
- Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of Tesla introducing its humanoid robot Optimus to the market next year. The company plans to deploy the robot in its own factory by the year's end.
- Not long ago, Tesla revealed “Optimus Gen 2”, a new iteration of its humanoid robot designed to assume repetitive human tasks.
- Tesla's confidence in achieving this stems from its utilization of AI technologies in the self-driving vehicle sector and its proficiency in battery and electric motor innovations. The notion that its vehicles are essentially robots on wheels was posited.
- Envisioning a future where households incorporate a Tesla Optimus robot that assumes various manufacturing and service roles, the CEO's perspective is clear.
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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The, the, that, with or without? Nutella turns 60: What Nutella bread is to Germans is Nutella pizza to Italians and Nutella crepe to French people ...
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What "Oppenheimer" omitted was documented by the US officer Daniel McGovern: The "Oppenheimer" film does not show a single image of the devastation of Hiroshima ...
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Quick Glance: Daniel McGovern's Documentation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- US Officer Daniel McGovern documented the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, a stark contrast to the omission in the film "Oppenheimer."
- McGovern witnessed the destructive power of the atomic bombs and transformed into a passionate war opponent.
- Japanese doctors were helpless in the face of the aftermath of the atomic bombings, which claimed over 200,000 lives.
- The decision to drop the atomic bombs was questioned as Japan was already militarily defeated, with the bombs primarily serving to intimidate the Russians.
Elton: The presenter loses a lot of money when “Beat the Star” suddenly ends: The presenter's sudden expulsion from the successful ProSieben format “Schlag den ...
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Quick Glance: ProSieben alienates viewers with Elton's dismissal
- Moderator Elton and viewers shocked by ProSieben's sudden dismissal.
- ProSieben indirectly announces Elton's departure and praises new host.
- Viewers show solidarity with Elton and publicly criticize ProSieben.
- Some defend the network and welcome the change in host for 'Schlag den Star.'
Debate about Steinmeier's kebab campaign: "It's a nice symbol" - "It's just a bit oll"
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Russia prepares 128-core server platform for supercomputers: Report: Russia reportedly preps a supercomputer platform based on a 128-core server platform but it ...
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Documentary about the GDR spy couple Guillaume: Mr. and Mrs. Informer: He slipped into the picture, she did the conspiratorial dirty work: an ARD documentary ...
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Prince Louis: Palace releases new photo to mark sixth birthday: Prince Louis, the "kamikaze child" of the British royal family, as mother Kate once called him ...
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Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
“Farmer is looking for a wife”: Inka Bause became afraid of a farmer: Through “Bauer sucht Frau” Inka Bause met many farmers. But she doesn't have any fond ...
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Europeans ‘less hard-working’ than Americans, says Norway oil fund boss: Tangen finds US investments more attractive due to weaker regulations and more ...
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Federal Constitutional Court agrees with Julian Reichelt: The ex-Bild boss Julian Reichelt was allowed to write that the federal government is paying money to a ...
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Quick Glance: Former 'Bild' Chief: Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Reichelt Complaint Against Federal Government
- Julian Reichelt succeeded with a constitutional complaint against the federal government.
- The Federal Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the Chamber Court.
- Freedom of speech is of particular importance and must be protected.
- The Chamber Court did not consider the linguistic context of the statement.
Riester pension only "measly pocket money" - contracts turn out to be a flop: A flop! Hundreds of thousands of Riester contracts are now turning out to be a ...
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Espionage in Germany: China rejects accusations: Following the arrest of three suspected spies, China has denied the accusations. The embassy calls on Germany to ...
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Is Bushido going to the jungle camp for RTL?: In a few weeks, filming will begin on a jungle camp special in which the Berlin gangster rapper Bushido and his ...
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Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology: The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again ...
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Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar: Alphabet announced its first-ever dividend on Thursday and a $70 billion stock buybuck ...
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China espionage: employee of AfD man arrested: It is the second sensational suspicion of espionage within two days. An employee of AfD MEP Krah is alleged to ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel: An activist group says Google fired at least 20 more workers in the aftermath of protests over ...
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Quick Glance: Google Fires More Employees Following Israel Deal Protests
- An activist group has reported that Google has terminated at least 20 more employees in response to protests over the technology supplied to the Israeli government amid the Gaza conflict, bringing the total number of dismissed employees to over 50.
- This serves as another indication of internal unrest at the tech giant, revolving around 'Project Nimbus,' a $1.2 billion contract signed in 2021 for Google and Amazon to provide cloud computing and AI services to the Israeli government.
- Last week, demonstrations were held by employees at Google offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, resulting in the company contacting law enforcement, leading to subsequent arrests.
- According to Google, the additional terminations were carried out after an investigation gathered information from colleagues who were 'physically disrupted,' and employees were identified who wore masks and did not carry their ID badges to conceal their identities. The company refuted the group's allegations, asserting that it meticulously verified that 'each individual whose employment was terminated was personally and conclusively involved in disruptive activities within our premises.'
"Advertising champion" Niclas M. becomes the face of advertising: The "Anzeigenhauptmeister" became known throughout Germany thanks to a TV report and his ...
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Study on media coverage of the heating law: Did the media really report so unfairly on the law that broke the back of the traffic lights? A new study has ...
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Quick Glance: Study on Media Coverage of the Heating Law
- The government and the tabloid media caused a stir with their coverage of the heating law, leading to demonstrations.
- A new study examined the fairness of media coverage of the law, which almost brought down the government coalition.
- The Bild newspaper shaped the coverage of the heating issue with headlines like 'Heiz-Hammer'.
- Due to media coverage, Monika Gruber was perceived both as a successful cabaret artist and as 'Pegida-Moni'.
That's why Michael Wendler and Laura Müller's OnlyFans account was blocked: The shared OnlyFans account is actually a constant source of income for Michael ...
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Quick Glance: Laura Müller: New Singer with Controversial Music Video
- On April 18, Laura Müller released her first single.
- After speculations, she revealed a provocative music video.
- Fans had mixed reactions to the secrecy and the video.
- Discrepancies surrounding the Wendlers' OnlyFans channel were uncovered.
World Press Photo 2024: Dead child in his aunt's arms - a Pietà from Gaza: Palestinian photographer Mohammed Salem has won the most coveted award in ...
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Israel-Iran: Satellite images show the extent of the attacks: Contradictory statements characterized the Iranian and Israeli reports on the extent of the attacks ...
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Flexi-pension project: FDP promotes retirement well after 67: FDP parliamentary party leader Dürr wants Germans to work longer - until the age of 72 if they can ...
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Quick Glance: Flexirente Project: FDP Advocates Retirement Beyond 67
- The FDP parliamentary group plans to introduce a Flexirente allowing individuals to work voluntarily beyond the standard retirement age of 67.
- FDP parliamentary leader Dürr suggests expanding the flexible retirement age up to 72 to prevent age discrimination.
- The FDP Secretary-General criticizes the Greens and urges them to end their blockade on the climate protection law to avoid economic damage.
- The FDP aims to achieve a double-digit result again in the next federal election and advocates for clear positions, even in internal party debates.
La Liga branded ‘embarrassing’ by Barcelona for lack of goal-line technology in Real Madrid’s controversial El Clásico win
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World champion and the penalty kick question: Bernd Hölzenbein is dead: Bernd Hölzenbein always remained loyal to his club Eintracht Frankfurt in a way that is ...
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Quick Glance: World Champion Hölzenbein: A Life for Eintracht Frankfurt
- Bernd Hölzenbein, Eintracht Frankfurt's legend, has passed away.
- He was part of the 1974 World Cup title and shaped an era.
- Hölzenbein remained loyal to Eintracht even in difficult times.
- His greatest experience was the 1974 World Cup title.
Apple's AI Will Work Without an Internet Connection: Rumors point to the first iteration of the technology running entirely on the device's hardware.
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Quick Glance: Apple's AI to Function Independently from Internet
- The processing for the AI will happen directly on the iPhone without connecting to a cloud service.
- This ensures enhanced security and privacy for users.
- Apple is developing its own in-house LLM called "Ajax" and has acquired multiple AI companies in recent years.
- The AI technology is expected to be initially implemented in Messages, Safari, Spotlight Search, and Siri.
No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
CSU man calls for Bundestag Vice President to resign after scandalous tweet: A tweet from Bundestag Vice President Özoğuz about Israel causes outrage ...
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Quick Glance: CSU Man Calls for Özoğuz's Resignation Over Israel Tweet
- Aydan Özoğuz sparks outrage with controversial tweet about Israel, facing initial calls for resignation from CSU.
- Criticism arises over Özoğuz's perceived implication of Israel's involvement in the Iran attack.
- Matthias Hauer deems the tweet as despicable and unfitting for a Bundestag Vice President.
- Resignation demands from CSU's Spaenle and sociologist Liebig, despite tweet deletion, criticisms persist.
Jim Keller suggests Nvidia should have used Ethernet to stitch together Blackwell GPUs — Nvidia could have saved billions
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South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record, and other technology news you need to know
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Elton: The presenter loses a lot of money when “Beat the Star” suddenly ends: The presenter's sudden expulsion from the successful ProSieben format “Schlag den ...
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Quick Glance: Elton: Significant Financial Loss from Abrupt Dismissal on „Schlag den Star“
- The unexpected dismissal of Elton from „Schlag den Star“ came as a surprise to the moderator and also signifies a financial setback.
- Elton had been hosting the show since 2016, reportedly earning 35,000 euros per episode, potentially accumulating up to 350,000 euros annually.
- Collaboration with competitor RTL and the absence of exclusive contracts with Pro7 are cited as reasons for Elton's sudden dismissal.
- Comedian Oliver Pocher expressed little surprise at his colleague's dismissal, labeling Elton a „beleidigte Leberwurst“ in his podcast.
One vehicle costs 787,500 euros: German delivery to Ukraine is stalling - certificates are missing
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Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders: Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app ...
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Lack of living space: Owners' association wants to sue against extended rent cap: The traffic light government is clearly violating the constitution ...
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Quick Glance: FDP and SPD Reach Agreement on Key Issues
- SPD and FDP have reached compromises on key issues, including the extension of the rent control measure until 2029 and the 'Quick-Freeze' data storage procedure.
- Despite additional desired changes in rental law, no specific agreements have been made, raising concerns about the housing market.
- The 'Quick-Freeze' data storage procedure is implemented in cases of suspicion of serious crimes, marking a departure from indiscriminate mass data storage and receiving positive reactions.
- The next steps involve drafting proposals in the Federal Ministry of Justice for data storage and the extension of the rent control measure, which are likely to be approved by the cabinet simultaneously.
Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use: Japan is a global leader in hydrogen technology development, largely due to its strategic emphasis ...
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Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts: Alphabet-owned Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees, a company ...
reuters.com/technology/google-lays-off-employees-shifts-some-roles-abroad-amid-cost-cuts-2024-04-17/
How much trust do people have in different types of scientists?: Understanding why some people trust some scientists more than others is a key factor in solving ...
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Electric cars: New sodium battery should charge in seconds: E-car batteries still charge very slowly. Korean researchers now claim to have found a way to ...
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Heating law: When the mood was in the boiler room: A study by the Progressive Center examines media reporting on the Building Energy Act ...
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Huawei Is Reportedly Building A $1.66 Billion Semiconductor R&D Plant, And Has Hired Engineers From…
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The role unions play in helping teachers embrace technology: Stephen Kioni, Samuel Ayany and other great men and women came together to see different regional ...
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TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026 : TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. says it will start production of ultra-advanced ...
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Quick Glance: TSMC to Produce Ultra-Advanced 1.6-nm Chips by 2026
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced at the North America Technology Symposium in California that it will start production of ultra-advanced 1.6-nanometer chips by 2026 to secure its leadership over the next decade.
- TSMC unveiled its A16 technology at the symposium, emphasizing that the introduction of 1.6-nm chipmaking technology can greatly improve logic chip density and performance.
Google goes all in on generative AI at Google Cloud Next: Not to minimize what Google had on display, but the company failed to give all but a passing nod to its ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/13/google-goes-all-in-on-generative-ai-at-google-cloud-next/
Biden announces preliminary deal with Micron for up to $6.14 bln in chip grants: U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Syracuse, New York, on Thursday and ...
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Teenage terror cell uncovered: attacks on police and churches planned: Successful investigation for state security and the Düsseldorf public prosecutor's office ...
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Quick Glance: Youth Terror Cell Uncovered: Attacks Planned
- The State Security and the Public Prosecutor's Office in Düsseldorf have uncovered a terrorist cell consisting of young individuals.
- Arrest warrants were issued against three teenagers aged 15 and 16 on suspicion of terrorism.
- The teenagers planned attacks on local venues, sports clubs, churches, and police stations.
- The rapid radicalization of young individuals online is highlighted as a significant danger.
Careful movements: Til Schweiger has left the clinic: After Til Schweiger was admitted to the clinic last week due to sepsis, there was initially great concern ...
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If THIS happens to the TUI share, then investors will become rich, reveals stock market expert
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Caleb Williams before the NFL draft: quarterback in a dress as an anti-hero: He is likely to be selected first in the NFL draft: Caleb Williams is considered the ...
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Quick Glance: Chiefs Select Xavier Worthy in 2024 NFL Draft
- The Kansas City Chiefs selected Xavier Worthy, the fastest player in the 40-yard dash, in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
- Worthy broke John Ross' 40-yard dash record and was chosen by the Chiefs at No. 28.
- A former track athlete, Worthy translated his speed and explosiveness to the football field, excelling at the University of Texas.
- The Chiefs acquired an explosive wide receiver in Worthy, capable of separating from coverage and serving as a vertical threat. Worthy believes he is now the fastest player in the NFL.
Cisco says hackers subverted its security devices to spy on governments: Technology firm Cisco Systems said that hackers have subverted some of its digital ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/cisco-says-hackers-subverted-its-security-devices-spy-governments-2024-04-24/
Elon Musk: AI will be smarter than any human around the end of next year: While Musk says superintelligence is coming soon, one critic says prediction is ...
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/elon-musk-ai-will-be-smarter-than-any-human-around-the-end-of-next-year/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Predicts AI Surpassing Human Intelligence Next Year
- Elon Musk predicts that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence by the end of next year, given the necessary infrastructure to meet technological demands.
- Musk anticipates that AI capabilities will likely exceed those of all humans in the next five years.
- A series of AI breakthroughs in the past 18 months have accelerated development faster than expected, with Musk being more optimistic than previous forecasts.
- Musk has intensified his efforts to enter the AI race by seeking funding for his own AI startup to compete with OpenAI, while also advocating for a pause in the development of advanced AI systems.
Smartmatic and OAN Settle Defamation Suit: Smartmatic, an elections technology company, had accused the conservative broadcaster of amplifying baseless claims ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/business/media/smartmatic-oan-settle-defamation-suit.html
Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit
- Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.
- The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.
- OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.
- While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.
Trump’s Truth Social shares fall again: "The corporate media's misreporting on every aspect of Truth Social is relentless and intentional ...
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Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
- The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.
- Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.
- The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.
- Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
Crypto fans count down to bitcoin's 'halving': Bitcoin enthusiasts were eagerly waiting for bitcoin's 'halving' on Friday - a change to the cryptocurrency's ...
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Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone amid scrutiny on chips: Chinese technology giant Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated ...
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.
Meet QDEL, the backlight-less display tech that could replace OLED in premium TVs
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/meet-qdel-the-backlight-less-display-tech-that-could-replace-oled-in-premium-tvs/
Parking spaces on the highway are a big problem for truck drivers: Drivers should be familiar with the picture: trucks with hazard lights on the road ...
fr.de/wirtschaft/stellplaetze-auf-autobahn-fuer-lkw-fahrer-grosses-problem-zr-93009308.html
Quick Glance: Truck Parking Shortage on Highways
- The parking situation for truck drivers on German highways is alarming.
- A survey reveals approximately 23,000 missing truck parking spaces along the highways.
- Efforts to create new parking spaces and alternative solutions are being considered.
- Enhancing parking quality and exploring alternative transportation methods are proposed.
Eye test: Can you find the (perfectly camouflaged) husky in the photo?: A meadow with snow, a frozen pond and numerous trees: everyone can see that at first ...
stern.de/panorama/wissen/natur/augentest--finden-sie-den--perfekt-getarnten--husky-auf-dem-foto--7840228.html
Suspected terrorists: arrest warrant for three teenagers in Düsseldorf: According to investigators, several young people have been arrested in Düsseldorf ...
stern.de/panorama/verbrechen/terrorverdacht--haftbefehl-gegen-drei-jugendliche-in-duesseldorf-34621754.html
Quick Glance: Arrest Warrant Issued Against Adolescents for Planned Terror Attack
- The District Court of Düsseldorf issued arrest warrants against three adolescents suspected of planning a terrorist attack.
- The teenagers allegedly planned to attack churches and police officers in the name of the 'Islamic State'.
- The accused, aged 15 and 16, are suspected of planning murder and manslaughter in connection with a serious act of violence against the state.
- The presumption of innocence applies until a final conviction is reached.
The Mona Lisa rapping? New Microsoft AI animates faces from photos: The Mona Lisa can now do more than smile, thanks to new artificial intelligence technology ...
cnn.com/2024/04/21/tech/microsoft-ai-tool-animates-faces/
Accusation of xenophobia: Actress Katrin Sass under suspicion: It wouldn't be the first time that Katrin Sass has loudly expressed her anger ...
n-tv.de/leute/Schauspielerin-Katrin-Sass-unter-Verdacht-article24863908.html
Quick Glance: Escalated Conflict at the Lake: Investigation Against Katrin Sass
- Actress Katrin Sass is accused of insulting, threatening, and attacking picnickers at the Berlin Müggelsee after her dog was involved.
- The altercation escalated as Sass made xenophobic remarks and refused to control her dog.
- Police and the State Security Service have initiated investigations, including charges of insult, bodily harm, and threats.
- Sass was confronted by authorities and legal proceedings were initiated against her, including for suspected xenophobic statements.
Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology next season: What it is and how it works
theathletic.com/5039970/2024/04/11/premier-league-semi-automated-offside/
Weißwasser: The entire city council including the AfD defends itself against deportation
stern.de/politik/deutschland/weisswasser--gesamter-stadtrat-inkl--afd-wehrt-sich-gegen-abschiebung--34609306.html
Quick Glance: Resistance Against Planned Deportation in Weißwasser
- The entire city council of Weißwasser, including the AfD, opposes the planned deportation of a 30-year-old man.
- Heberth Alvarado A. from Venezuela receives support from his employer and the local community.
- Despite appeals for a right to stay, the deportation continues to be pursued by the Ministry of the Interior, citing lack of German language skills and formal education.
- The city council's decision in favor of Alvarado's stay holds symbolic significance, as the deportation is scheduled in two weeks and the Ministry of the Interior remains steadfast.
Frankfurt's open wound: The station district of shame: No other issue damages the image of the city of Frankfurt as much as the state of the station district ...
faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/frankfurts-offene-wunde-das-bahnhofsviertel-der-schande-19647403.html
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New technology helps US shale oil industry start to rebuild well productivity: Technology advances are making it possible for U.S. shale oil and gas companies to ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/new-technology-helps-us-shale-oil-industry-start-rebuild-well-productivity-2024-04-24/
Shohei Ohtani signs deal with sports technology company Rapsodo: Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has signed a deal to become the technology ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/22/baseball/mlb/ohtani-signs-rapdodo-deal/
AI as a "great filter"? - Warning of existential danger for humanity: Some researchers are puzzled as to why we simply cannot find any evidence of ...
heise.de/news/Grosser-Filter-Werden-technologische-Zivilisationen-immer-von-KI-ausgeloescht-9678961.html
Hey Boomer, this was made from your favorite stains: The city of Lucerne has lost numerous restaurants over the decades. But the memories of it remain ...
zentralplus.ch/gastronomie/hey-boomer-das-wurde-aus-euren-lieblingsbeizen-2633949/
Mathias Döpfner about friends and opponents: “In crises you get to know people”: No German media manager is as hostile as the co-owner of “Bild” and “Welt” ...
nzz.ch/zmittag/mathias-doepfner-ueber-freunde-und-gegner-in-krisen-lernt-man-menschen-kennen-ld.1814906
Quick Glance: Mathias Döpfner: The Multifaceted Personality Behind Axel Springer
- Mathias Döpfner is a controversial media manager, receiving both admiration and criticism.
- He emphasizes the importance of freedom in his life and in Springer's corporate culture.
- Döpfner discusses his experiences in crises, friendships, and the economic success of Springer.
- The debate about Döpfner as a publisher, journalist, and entrepreneur raises questions about his role at Springer.
Spelling: Error quotient in Schleswig-Holstein will be abolished: In Schleswig-Holstein, spelling in essays will be assessed differently from the next school ...
stern.de/gesellschaft/rechtschreibung--fehlerquotient-in-schleswig-holstein-wird-abgeschafft-34614894.html
Quick Glance: Reform of Spelling Assessment in Schleswig-Holstein
- Schleswig-Holstein shifts from quantitative to qualitative assessment of spelling errors.
- The education minister emphasizes the importance of spelling competency despite the removal of the error quotient.
- A new assessment system with a detailed evaluation form will be implemented.
- The Teachers' Association supports the change, while the Philologists' Association remains cautious.
Nokia sees stronger H2 after Q1 comparable profit grows less than expected: Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia reported on Thursday a smaller rise than expected in ...
reuters.com/technology/nokias-q1-comparable-operating-profit-misses-expectations-2024-04-18/
Newcastle United's haptic shirts allow deaf fans to feel noise of St James' Park: For the first time ever in football, this technology was used during ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-uniteds-new-haptic-shirts-28992244
Nintendo Wii U and 3DS online services bow out today: Today marks a bittersweet moment for Nintendo enthusiasts worldwide as the tech giant bids farewell to the ...
mynintendonews.com/2024/04/08/nintendo-wii-u-and-3ds-online-services-bow-out-today/
Amazon to push cashierless shopping tech into more third-party stores, while backing off itself
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazon-push-cashierless-shopping-tech-into-more-third-party-stores-while-backing-2024-04-17/
Another honorary doctorate for Esther Mahlangu, for 'mathematical prowess'
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-16-another-honorary-doctorate-for-esther-mahlangu-for-mathematical-prowess/
Ofcom: Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones: The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.
bbc.com/news/technology-68838029
This technology didn’t cause Dubai’s floods, scientists say. Here’s why.: The downpour was a product of weather patterns that meteorological models predicted as ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/04/17/dubai-flood-rains-cloud-seeding/
Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
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