Angus
@Angus
435 posts
Joined on 26 Mar 2018
Angus upvoted the following post about 1 month ago:
Zackery
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about 1 month ago
US restricts travel for employees in Israel
Iran backs Hamas, the armed Palestinian group fighting Israel in Gaza, as well as various proxy groups throughout the region, including some - such as Hezbollah in Lebanon - that frequently carry out strikes against the Israelis. Source: BBC NewsPowered by NewsAPI.org
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Torey
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about 1 month ago
No One Actually Knows How AI Will Affect Jobs
Forget artificial intelligence breaking free of human control and taking over the world. A far more pressing concern is how today’s generative AI tools will transform the labor market. Some experts envisage a world of increased productivity and job satisfaction; others, a...continued
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Angus
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about 1 month ago
A millennial who left her full-time job at PwC when her freelance side hustle took off shares the...
Jacqueline DeStefano-Tangorra, 30, left her corporate job to freelance and build her own tech business. Here's how she did it.
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Teagan
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about 1 month ago
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 192 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 192 With Bug Fixes and Performance ImprovementsApple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test f...continued
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Cynthia
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about 1 month ago
Elon Musk Is Platforming Far-Right Activists in Brazil, Defying Court Order
A Brazilian court has announced that it will be opening an investigation into X owner Elon Musk for obstruction of justice, after Musk reactivated far-right accounts that the Brazilian government had flagged for removal. The announcement came after Musk called for Brazili...continued
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Madalyn
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about 1 month ago
The Value of Wills to Historians
A last will and testament does not, in and of itself, possess the value of, say, the family silver. But it is a vital document for all involved: the testator and the legatees, but also, later, for the historian. Where inventories can be more detailed in their lists of pos...continued
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Angus
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about 1 month ago
Here's how a German Microsoft software engineer's 'curiosity and craftsmanship' saved the world's...
A 38-year-old German Microsoft engineer, Andres Freund, might have potentially saved the world from a significant cyber attack. He uncovered the attack after noticing sluggish processing power while using SSH to access computers remotely during routine checks.
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George
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about 1 month ago
Punjab Kings matches in IPL 2024: Mullanpur stadium, surrounding areas declared ‘no flying zone’
Mohali Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain on Tuesday declared Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur and its surrounding areas as a ‘no flying zone’ on April 9, 13, 18 and 21 due to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 matches at the venue.The DC i...continued
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Angus
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about 1 month ago
IBM's marketing chief explains how the company is harnessing AI to boost productivity
Jonathan Adashek says IBM employees are using in-house AI technology to improve client interactions.
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Jessika
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about 1 month ago
Lucrative Indian League Changing The Face Of Women’s Cricket
The second edition of the Women's Premier League was a success (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via ... [+] Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesEven Ellyse Perry was left awestruck. That's no easy feat considering the Australian superstar is a household name in her country and h...continued
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Geovany
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about 1 month ago
Goodbye Apple Car, Hello Apple Home Robots
Photo: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg (Getty Images)Fresh off dumping its electric vehicles project, Apple appears to be pivoting to something fairly different: household robots. Engineers at the iPhone company have been working on some sort of “personal robotics” device that can ...continued
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Madalyn
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about 1 month ago
Seeking nominations for the most innovative CMOs in 2024 — submit by April 30
We're seeking nominations for Business Insider's ninth annual list of the most innovative CMOs.These CMOs are adapting to a fragmented media landscape and the rise of new technologies.Submit your nominations by 5 p.m. ET on April 30. ...continued
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Patrick
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about 1 month ago
‘World’s sexiest albino’ Sir Maejor Page accused of creating bogus BLM charity to swipe nearly $5...
The self-proclaimed “world’s sexiest albino” began his defense Tuesday after he was accused of creating a bogus Black Lives Matter sub-organization to steal nearly $500,000 from unsuspecting donors to fund a lavish lifestyle.Sir Maejor Page, previously known as Tyr...continued
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Leda
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about 1 month ago
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher announce divorce via sporty tennis photo, as one does
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla FisherPhoto: Rick Rycroft/POOL/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockYou know you’re having a weird week, in the pop culture universe, when your divorce announcement turns out to be the most charming thing you manage to pull off. But such is the life of comedian ...continued
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Wilmer
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about 1 month ago
‘How Finland Survived Stalin’ by Kimmo Rentola review
During the Second World War, Anthony Eden reportedly had an illuminating conversation with Joseph Stalin. ‘Hitler is a genius’, Stalin told Eden, ‘but he does not know when to stop.’ ‘Does anyone know when to stop?’ Eden asked. Yes, said Stalin: ‘Me.’One place where Stali...continued
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Angus upvoted the following post about 1 month ago:
Geovany
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about 1 month ago
Chelsea vs. Man United Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET
Two of the English Premier League's traditional superpowers face off at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, as Chelsea take on Manchester United. Far from the title-defining clashes of old, however, this game takes place in the unfamiliar scenario of a midtable matchup.Perfectly...continued
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Garnet
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about 1 month ago
AI hype invades Taco Bell and Pizza Hut
Depending on who you ask about AI (and how you define it), the technology may or may not be useful, but one thing is for certain: AI hype is dominating corporate marketing these days—even in fast food. Acco...continued
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Cynthia
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about 1 month ago
Billionaire hedge fund boss Steve Cohen says a 4-day workweek is coming — and it's part of why he...
Cohen, the CEO and chair of Point72 Asset Management, told CNBC on Wednesday that the growing adoption of artificial intelligence would eventually help enable a four-day workweek."My belief is a four-day workweek is coming," Cohen said. "You know, between the advent of AI...continued
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Liliane
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about 1 month ago
Taylor Swift, Magic Johnson, and Sam Altman made Forbes' billionaires list for the first time. He...
Taylor Swift, Magic Johnson, and Sam Altman are among the 265 new faces on Forbes' annual list of billionaires, published this week.The full rankings feature a record 2,781 people, worth an unprecedented $14.2 trillion between them as of March 8.Swift ($1.1 billion) has j...continued
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Hank
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about 1 month ago
Lyon 'disappointed' by shortened Lancashire stint
Nathan Lyon (left) has "nothing but respect" for team-mate-to-be James AndersonAustralia spinner Nathan Lyon said the shortening of his spell at Lancashire this summer was "disappointing", although he understands the decision.The 36-year-old had initially signed for the e...continued
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Wilmer
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about 1 month ago
The Global Gender Divide We Really Should Be Talking About
There are three facts about South Korea that it would be wise to pay attention to.First, the nation’s fertility rate has plummeted to below one child per woman, which means a nation of around 50 million people today will shrink by half in just a generation. Second, the cu...continued
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Angus upvoted the following post about 1 month ago:
Wilmer
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about 1 month ago
Seeking nominations for the next wave of music-tech startups helping artists and their teams
Business Insider is compiling a list of music-tech startups helping artists and their teams.We want to hear from you on the companies building useful tools for the music industry in 2024.Please submit your ideas here (or below) by April ...continued
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Bart
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about 1 month ago
In Defence of Boring Books
In December, the press – this magazine included – was full of recommendations of the best history books published during the preceding year. Simultaneously, I was asking candidates for undergraduate admission what was the most interesting history book they had read, and w...continued
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Cynthia
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about 1 month ago
The Papers: 'Iran general killed' and 'record' boat arrivals
The Guardian has conducted analysis which suggests that the government has made "zero progress" on half of the Conservatives' levelling up goals. The study indicates that of the 12 initial targets set for less prosperous regions of Britain, nothing has been achieved in ed...continued
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Maureen
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about 1 month ago
Caitlin Clark Delivered for Women’s Basketball. Again
I’m lucky Caitlin Clark didn’t hurt my neck. Seriously. Every time I watch Clark, it seems, she hits a series of 3-point shots that make me—and it’s safe to presume, many other people—sharply tilt our head upwards, to look at the high heavens, wondering how she just did t...continued
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