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U.S. Army Soldier Is Detained in Russia

The detention of the U.S. Army soldier in Russia adds strain to the already tense relationship between Moscow and Washington. [ more ]

Mail Online

11 hours ago

Scientists discover remains of a 'buried planet' deep inside EARTH

The moon was formed from a collision between Earth and a planet named Theia 4.5 billion years ago. [ more ]

The Verge

14 hours ago

Watch NASA launch its first astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner

NASA launches astronauts on Boeing's Starliner for the first time. [ more ]

www.caughtoffside.com

Liverpool FC

Jurgen Klopp risk missing Liverpool farewell match due to Premier League rule

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has two matches left in charge of the club.

The German announced his decision to leave the club at the beginning of the year.

english.elpais.com

Researchers discover the genetic cause of the most common brain malformation

International consortium identifies genetic cause of myelomeningocele, the most severe spina bifida form. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war live: Vladimir Putin to be sworn in for fifth term as Russian president

Putin sworn in for fifth term with increased power. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

9 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 803

Russia continues to advance in Ukraine amid escalating tensions, including strategic territorial gains and retaliatory strikes, while global leaders navigate political relationships and propose peace initiatives. [ more ]

Truthout

Facing Constant Doxxing Threats, Reproductive Health Workers Fear for Their Data

Data brokers sell sensitive personal information, posing threats to military personnel and abortion providers. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

1 hour ago

Nearly 13 Million in Midwest Brace for More Storms After Tornado Kills 1

Severe weather hitting Midwest with storms, tornadoes, and heavy rain.

Enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms in parts of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Upcoming redevelopment of severe weather in the Midwest regions mentioned. [ more ]

www.npr.org

2 hours ago

5 workers dead, dozens still missing after a building collapsed in South Africa

Rescue efforts underway after a building collapse in South Africa. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

7 hours ago

Judge Pushes Back Critical Filing Deadline in Trump Documents Case

The federal judge granted Trump's request to postpone a crucial court filing, potentially delaying the trial past the November election. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 799

Russia accused of war crimes over civilian casualties and alleged executions in Ukraine. [ more ]

euronews

Putin set to begin fifth term as war with Ukraine continues

Vladimir Putin embarks on his sixth presidential term amid criticism of the fairness of his re-election. [ more ]

Theregister

16 hours ago

Warren Buffet voices AI fears, likens tech to the atom bomb

Concerns raised by Warren Buffett regarding AI's potential negative impact on society. [ more ]

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Miami Herald

Google faces off with US government as search antitrust trial closes

Google is accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of maintaining dominance in the search and advertising market through exclusive deals, facing a potential forced breakup if found guilty. [ more ]

PBS NewsHour

U.S. Justice Department makes final arguments on Google being an illegal monopoly

Google's dominance as a search engine is being challenged by the Justice Department in an antitrust lawsuit.

The focus is on Google's spending of over $20 billion to secure default search engine status. [ more ]

Action News Jax

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google's perceived monopoly is being contested in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit, with the company defending its position based on excellence and consumer preference. [ more ]

www.npr.org

U.S. v. Google: As landmark 'monopoly power' trial closes, here's what to look for

The landmark Google monopoly trial between U.S. Justice Department and Google aims to decide if Google abused its monopoly power in online search.

The case could have significant implications for future antitrust actions against tech companies. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Third-party providers a customer data weak spot', Australian privacy commissioner says

Third party suppliers pose a significant risk to customer privacy protection, necessitating organizations to ensure privacy obligations are fulfilled in contracts and due diligence. [ more ]

WIRED

A Face Recognition Firm That Scans Faces for Bars Got Hacked-and That's Just the Start

Privacy concerns escalate with the breach of data tied to a facial recognition system in Australia, emphasizing risks of widespread AI-powered surveillance. [ more ]

Truthout

Documents Expose How DC Police Surveil Protest Activity, Social Media Profiles

Police departments use social media surveillance tools without transparency, risking First Amendment rights. [ more ]

The Economic Times

AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completes successful test flight with Air Force Secretary onboard

The U.S. Air Force aims to deploy over 1,000 unmanned AI-controlled warplanes by 2028. [ more ]

New York Post

Here's how much artificial intelligence will add to New York's economy

AI will create $320 billion value in NYC by 2038. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Scientists work out the effects of exercise at the cellular level

Exercise triggers cellular and molecular changes in all organs, impacting various health conditions. [ more ]

Futurism

Internet Horrified at AI App for Cloning Dead Family Members

A new app called Vera AI allows users to recreate friends or family members using AI technology, raising ethical concerns about replacing human connections. [ more ]

Iapp

Unlocking global data privacy interoperability with CBPRs

New Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules aim to create a unified framework for international data protection. [ more ]

Poynter

13 hours ago

Media industry

A sign of the times as Pulitzer Prizes are announced - Poynter

Pulitzer Prize Board honored journalists covering Gaza conflict, highlighting the risks faced and lives lost in reporting on the war [ more ]

Dallas News

Media industry

Facebook downgrades journalism websites. Google runs similar tests. Local news suffers

Big Tech companies blocking news websites impacting journalism industry.

Local news crucial for communities' prosperity and democracy. [ more ]

The Verge

AI security bill aims to prevent safety breaches of AI models

A new bill, the Secure Artificial Intelligence Act, aims to establish a database to track AI system breaches and focus on counter-AI techniques. [ more ]

ITPro

1 hour ago

China blamed for Ministry of Defence attack that exposed military personnel data

A Ministry of Defence (MoD) data breach exposed personal data of UK military personnel due to a compromised third-party payroll system. [ more ]

Inverse

6 Reasons Why AI Gadgets Shouldn't 'Just Be an App'

AI gadgets may have been released prematurely, lacking promised features. Devices like Ai Pin and R1 could potentially be replaced by smartphone apps in the future. [ more ]

Digiday

Media Buying Briefing: Agencies debate biggest questions over TikTok's future

Agencies are adjusting strategies and preparing plans amid uncertainty about TikTok's future in the U.S. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

21 hours ago

NYT Editor Slams Biden White House for Whining About Press: They Want to Be Covered By Pravda'

Quality media is essential for democracy by providing impartial information, not becoming a propaganda arm. [ more ]

New York Post

More than 380,000 additional NYC students had personal info hacked, bringing total to over 1M

Over 380,000 NYC public school students had personal data hacked, totaling over 1 million affected. DOE offers free credit monitoring services post-security breach. [ more ]

ITPro

2 hours ago

Ransomware group publishes stolen NHS Scotland data to dark web

Ransomware attack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway led to leak of 3TB of sensitive data onto dark web. [ more ]

TechRepublic

U.K. and U.S. Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems

Pro-Russia hacktivists are targeting providers of operational technology like smart water meters and dam monitoring systems in North America and Europe. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

16 hours ago

Media industry

Economic sanctions, donor whims, and legalese: Exiled media outlets face challenges in reporting on their home countries

Governments worldwide failing to protect independent media, impacting press freedom rankings. Exiled journalists face numerous challenges operating news outlets in exile. [ more ]

Quartz

16 hours ago

4 takeaways from the Google antitrust trial

Google allegedly holds 89% of the search engine market, facing antitrust allegations.

Google and Apple had a deal where Google gave Apple almost 40% of its ad revenue to strengthen its market dominance. [ more ]

BostonGlobe.com

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly - The Boston Globe

Google's antitrust trial focuses on contracts making it the default search engine and the competition it faces in different search markets. [ more ]

WIRED

Digital life

A Subreddit for Dumbphones Is the Smartest Place Online

Dumbphone life is about reclaiming time and attention for valued activities, not rejecting technology entirely. [ more ]

WIRED

Translation Tech Is Amazing, Except When It's Not

Today's translation apps, like Google Translate, are incredibly useful but still have limitations, with the potential to significantly improve with advancements in neural machine learning technology. [ more ]

Relay FM

Digital life

Clockwise #552: Spoiler: It's Always DNS - Relay FM

Centralization of account logins can be convenient but raises security concerns. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

Tech platforms make pitch for ad deals as TikTok is roiled by politics

Short-form videos are at the forefront of tech companies' strategies to attract advertising dollars amid TikTok's political uncertainties. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

A Super Skill In The Age Of AI

Artificial Intelligence should be viewed as a friend augmenting human intelligence, requiring upskilling for a workforce to exploit its potential. [ more ]

Artforum

17 hours ago

Design

FRANK STELLA (1936-2024)

Frank Stella was a pioneering figure in Minimalism and post-painterly abstraction, heralding a shift towards non-representational art and geometric designs. [ more ]

Fast Company

2 hours ago

What is product design today? 100 great designers weigh in

The book 'Designed for Life' showcases 100 innovative product designers and their diverse creations, reflecting the evolving landscape of design in 2024 and beyond. [ more ]

New York Post

Writing

Paul Auster, bestselling author of 'New York Trilogy,' dead at 77

Celebrated novelist Paul Auster passed away at 77 due to lung cancer, leaving behind a significant literary legacy. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Xi Jinping begins first European tour in five years in France

Chinese President Xi Jinping aims to repair ties with Western Europe while facing scrutiny over China's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Wellness

Time-restricted eating and high-intensity exercise might work together to improve health

Combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training can enhance body composition and cardiometabolic parameters more effectively than either approach alone. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Writing

Frank Stella, Towering Artist and Master of Reinvention, Dies at 87

Frank Stella was a dominant figure in postwar American art known for his innovative black paintings that steered art towards minimalism. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

ruroc pioneers helmets for extreme performance with dassault systemes

Ruroc aims to be recognized as the top head protection brand in various sports with innovative designs and safety features. [ more ]

time.com

Wellness

It's Time to Treat Sugar Like Cigarettes

Consumers deserve to easily understand food's nutritional value for informed decisions, particularly for ingredients like sugar. [ more ]

Tech.co

6 Ways Remote Workers Can Stop Their Boss Spying on Them

Remote work has privacy risks due to cybersecurity threats and employer monitoring, requiring tools for staying secure online. [ more ]

BBC Sport

English Premier League

Crystal Palace v Manchester United team news

Crystal Palace has key players returning from injury while Manchester United faces absences and doubts in their squad. [ more ]

Soccer News

Chelsea

Prediction: Chelsea vs West Ham - Soccer News

Chelsea is on a recovery run aiming for the Conference League spot. [ more ]

The Hill

20 hours ago

Remote teams

The traditional office workplace is dead, and you'll be surprised to learn why

Hybrid work models enhance productivity and job satisfaction over traditional office settings. [ more ]

Fast Company

Remote teams

Why leaders should never act like Elon Musk during a transition

Employees leaving post-merger, high-talent disengagement, lack of workforce planning impact value. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Remote teams

Google Lays Off, Relocates Hundreds of 'Core' Employees | Entrepreneur

Google laid off over 200 'Core' division employees, relocating some to India and Mexico as part of restructuring. [ more ]

www.dw.com

World news

Taiwan detects Chinese aircraft around island DW 05/03/2024

Increased Chinese military incursions near Taiwan highlighted tensions in the region. [ more ]

Vulture

Books

The Double Loss of Under the Bridge

The collaboration between filmmaker Quinn Shephard and author Rebecca Godfrey on adapting 'Under the Bridge' was affected by Godfrey's time constraint due to battling stage-four lung cancer. [ more ]

Cult of Mac

21 hours ago

Let AI write, schedule and post on social for you with this pro marketing tool

Unum is an AI social media management tool for posting across multiple platforms, collaborating with team members, and generating captions and hashtags.

Unum Pro can be purchased for a one-time fee of $49.99, eliminating the need for monthly payments. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

9 Challenges In Designing Accessible eLearning Courses

Accessible learning content should prioritize subtitles and personalization for a more inclusive experience. [ more ]

Lindsey Gamble

Instagram Is Updating Its Ranking System to Support Smaller, Original Content Creators - Lindsey Gamble

Updates on Instagram ranking and recommendations favor smaller creators by highlighting original content and removing reposted material. [ more ]

Axios

6 days ago

Social media marketing

Elon Musk controls key global infrastructure, from satellites to social media

The article emphasizes the importance of the news shared in it as being worthy of the reader's time. [ more ]

Forbes

3 High-Paying, Remote Social Media Jobs In 2024

Social media managers are crucial for connecting brands with their audience. The rise of social media platforms has created new opportunities for marketing and job roles. [ more ]

Posting and Toasting

New York Knicks

What went wrong in the Knicks' Game Five loss?

It was over.Just like it was over in 1995 when Game 1 was supposed to be over.

Dodger Blue

Dave Roberts: MLB Trying To Get Baseballs 'As Consistent As Possible'

Major League Baseball has been struggling to develop a prototype for consistent baseballs after enforcing rules against foreign substances due to offensive production drops. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

Why SSPs And DSPs Are Breaking The Barrier Between Supply And Demand | AdExchanger

The trend in ad tech is shifting towards direct connections between advertisers and premium publishers, bypassing traditional platforms. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

15 hours ago

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Could Accomplish Feat Not Done Since 1876

Mookie Betts named NL Player of the Month after outstanding offensive performance. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Food & drink

Santa Clara County's new food systems manager is looking to raise awareness about how everything is connected to food

The pandemic exposed flaws in Silicon Valley's food system. Santa Clara County aims to strengthen food economy, address food insecurity, and support local farmers. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Food & drink

Unethical' junk food packaging manipulates children into craving sweets, report claims

Food companies use colorful packaging and cartoon characters to entice children into selecting unhealthy snacks, contributing to obesity issues. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

17 hours ago

Everything You Need to Plan Mother's Day Brunch (and Earn Favorite-Child Status)

Celebrating Mom on Mother's Day with a thoughtfully prepared brunch is a special way to show love and appreciation. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Kike Hernandez Has Hilarious Reaction to Dodgers' Incredible Feat

Dodgers achieved a rare feat of not striking out in a game, first time by any MLB team this season. [ more ]

Gay City News

13 hours ago

NYC LGBT

Rainbow Book Fair draws full house at LGBT Center

The Rainbow Book Fair in New York City is the largest LGBTQ book event globally. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Matt Kemp Makes Big Announcement on Instagram

Matt Kemp, former MLB player, officially announces retirement on Instagram after nearly 4 years away from the game. [ more ]

Alternative Medicine Magazine

19 hours ago

Health

Vitamin D Benefits: Why is Vitamin D Important for Immunity?

Vitamin D is crucial for immunity, bone density, brain health, and heart health. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Trump refuses to commit to accepting 2024 election result if he loses live updates

The article highlights Trump's evasion of commenting on Wisconsin's abortion ban, his stance on state regulation, and his potential rocky election aftermath if he loses. [ more ]

euronews

Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' countries in latest gaffe

President Biden labeled Japan and India as xenophobic countries compared to the US on immigration during a fundraising event. [ more ]

Conde Nast Traveler

How to Do Napa Without Breaking the Bank

Downtown Napa has affordable wine tasting experiences amidst a producer renaissance. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

Your Favorite Organic Wine May Not Be 'Organic' Anymore

Jenny Lefcourt was a trailblazer in the natural wine movement in the U.S., facing challenges due to new USDA rules on organic wine. [ more ]

Greenmedinfo

Health

Whole Foods Betrays Its Non-GMO Roots: The Impossible Foods Controversy

Whole Foods Market's partnership with Impossible Foods raises concerns about GMOs and health risks in plant-based products. [ more ]

The Atlantic

What's Left to Restrain Donald Trump?

Trump's legal team argues for immunity for acts including assassination of political opponents. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

It's just not hitting like it used to': TikTok was in its flop era before it got banned in the US

TikTok under threat of US ban if not sold to American company within a year. [ more ]

BKReader

23 hours ago

New York City

Fake Bomb Threats Sent to BK Synagogue, Brooklyn Museum

Multiple bomb threats were made against synagogues in New York City, causing concern and prompting investigations by the authorities. [ more ]

The US Sun

I'm a 24-year-old barista - my side hustle earns 7,209 a month for 8 hours work

A barista makes over £7,200 monthly on a side hustle through social media, raking in £121,000/year with a low time commitment. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Biden's Electoral College Challenge

Demographic changes may impact Biden's Electoral College standing in the 2024 presidential race. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Sept. 11 Trial Plea Negotiations Still Underway at Guantanamo Bay

Prosecutors and defense still negotiating plea deal for 9/11 attack suspects despite Biden administration's stance. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com