WASHINGTON — Republicans could lose millions of dollars in ad revenue due to a new Apple software update that implements message filtering capabilities designed to crack down on spam and unwanted messages. The latest update, rolled out in Apple’s iOS 26, would target political messages by sending them to a separate inbox without any alerts or notifications, the National Republican …
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Global growth will be stronger than previously expected this year after Donald Trump scaled back his most extreme tariff threats, the International Monetary Fund said as it upgraded the economic outlook for 2025. The Washington-based organisation said a “de-escalation in tariffs” by the White House spurred a recovery in global trade and a broader economic expansion, though US policies remain …
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is warning of an “impending fraud crisis” in which practically anybody will be able to imitate not only the voice but even the likeness of others, using the type of AI that his company is helping pioneer. During a chat with Federal Reserve vice chair Michelle Bowman in Washington, DC, Altman argued that the banking industry must …
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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan sent a memo to employees Thursday informing them of significant ongoing layoffs and other cost-cutting measures. The company has struggled to maintain a competitive edge amid ongoing financial losses and strategic setbacks in the AI and semiconductor markets. “There are no more blank checks,” Tan wrote in a memo to employees, published by Reuters. “Every investment …
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There’s a new report from Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN regarding the NFL Players Association. It’s important to understand what it is, and what it isn’t. It’s based on an internal document prepared by an unnamed NFLPA lawyer. It reflects the views of the person who wrote it. The information in the document speaks to a …
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We’ve never been more connected, yet so many of us feel deeply alone. In a world filled with social media, video calls, and instant messages, loneliness is quietly becoming a major health crisis. A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a shocking truth: loneliness is now linked to over 871,000 deaths every year. It’s not just about …
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Is public WiFi dangerous? AFP via Getty Images Republished on July 23 with new warnings for smartphone users when traveling. Holiday season is now upon us. And as we head to airports across the U.S. and overseas, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new warnings for all smartphone (and PC) users to stay safe and secure at airports while …
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The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted to prevent a repeat. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever …
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