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There is a wave of campus protests on U.S. campuses in support of Palestine. The University of Southern California canceled a planned speech by the school’s Muslim valedictorian and then “released” all its outside commencement speakers.
More than 100 people were arrested at Columbia University on April 18. They were protesting against the university's lack of transparency and divestment from companies that profit from Israeli apartheid, genocide and occupation in Palestine. This is commencement season 2024, punctuated by the tension and volatility that has roiled college campuses since Hamas’ deadly October 7 attack on southern Israel. The University of Southern California canceled a planned speech by the school’s Muslim valedictorian and then “released” all its outside commencement speakers.
Schedule F was an executive order that former President Trump signed near the very end of his presidency. It would have created a new category of federal worker outside of the regular laws and regulations governing the rights and protections most federal employees have.
Donald Trump wants to bring back the "Schedule F" executive order that he signed near the end of his first term. It would have created a new category of federal worker outside of the regular laws and regulations governing the rights and protections that most federal employees have. Joe Spielberger is the Policy Counsel at POGO, the Project on Government Oversight. A new rule has been added to the federal register that will make it nearly impossible for an incoming president to fire certain federal employees.
Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska and Iowa on Friday. The most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha, a city of 485,000 people.
Tornadoes hit Nebraska and Iowa on Friday. The most destructive storm damaged hundreds of homes in suburban Omaha. Three people were injured in Nebraska's Lancaster County when a tornado hit an industrial building, causing it to collapse with 70 people inside. Hundreds of houses sustained damage in Omaha, mostly in the western part of the city. Police and firefighters are going door-to-door helping people who are trapped. One of the tornadoes to hit Douglas County had a preliminary rating of EF-3 with winds topping 135 mph.
Kristi Noem's new book details the story of shooting her dog and a goat. She killed her dog Cricket because it had misbehaved on a hunting trip and attacked a local family's chickens.
Kristi Noem killed her dog, Cricket, and a goat during a hunting season. The governor of South Dakota wrote about it in her upcoming book 'No Going Back: The Truth on What's Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward'. She is being considered as a possible Donald Trump running mate. Alyssa Farah Griffin, a Trump White House staffer turned critic, is horrified by the book excerpt. In the book, Noem uses the story of putting down a 14-month-old wirehair pointer called Cricket as an example of her willingness to do things that are “difficult, messy and ugly” if necessary.
The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference. Several conservative justices indicated they could limit when former presidents might be prosecuted.
Supreme Court heard arguments in Trump v. United States, the presidential immunity case involving former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for acts performed while in office. Several conservative justices indicated they could limit when former presidents might be prosecuted and suggested that the case might have to be sent back to lower courts before any trial could begin. The question before the court was an existential one for special counsel Jack Smith's case charging Trump with illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.
Tornado watch issued for Lyon, Coffey, Greenwood, Osage, Wabaunsee Counties. Tornado warning for Payne County, which includes Morrison and Sumner.
Tornado watches have been issued for parts of Lyon, Coffey, Greenwood, Osage, Wabaunsee and Payne counties. Norman Music Festival canceled events. Flood warning is in place for Neosho River near Emporia through Saturday morning. KOCO 5 First Alert Storm Chasers are tracking the severe weather in Oklahoma. The Daily has served Norman and OU communities with free independent journalism since 1916. University students pay about $14 in annual fees that help support the Daily. If you find value in our work and are not a student, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation.
Noelle McAfee, the chair of Emory University's philosophy department, was arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration. Emil’ Keme, a professor of English and Indigenous studies, was also arrested.
Emil’ Keme and Noelle McAfee, the chair of Emory University's philosophy department, were arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration. UCLA students and community members set up around 30 tents in front of Royce Hall on Thursday morning to demand UC divestment as the war in Gaza passes its 200th day. Dozens of protesters have been arrested since Wednesday night, including at the University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin and Emerson College. Students are calling for an end to the Israel-Hamas war and their universities' investment in companies that profit from it or do business with Israel. Southern California University announced it will not hold its main graduation ceremony for May 10.
The finding is broadly accepted within the intelligence community and shared by several agencies, including The Central Intelligence Agency, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the State Department’s intelligence unit.
According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn't order the killing of Alexei Navalny at an Arctic prison camp in February. The Kremlin has denied any involvement in the murder. Last month, Putin called the opposition politician's death "sad", adding that he was ready to trade him with the West on the condition that Mr Navalny never returned to Russia. He was sent to the notorious high-security penal colony above the Arctic Circle.
A BNSF train carrying propane and gasoline derailed and caught fire on Friday morning near the Arizona-New Mexico state line. The cause of the derailment is under investigation.
A BNSF train carrying propane and gasoline derailed and caught fire near the Arizona-New Mexico state line on Friday at 11:45 a.m. Two tank cars of the train were on fire, but no injuries have been reported. Interstate 40 is closed eastbound between Lupton and Gallup. Evacuation orders have been issued for properties within 2 miles of the half-mile marker of Interstate 40 in New Mexico. NTSB investigators will arrive later Saturday to document the scene and examine the train and equipment.
Israel's war cabinet discussed a new plan for a truce and hostage release ahead of the Egyptian delegation's visit. Israel was willing to consider a limited truce in which 33 hostages held by Hamas would be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas will study Israel's response to its proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. A delegation from mediator Egypt arrived in Israel on Friday to jump-start stalled negotiations. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend a World Economic Forum conference and meet with Arab foreign ministers in Riyadh. The US has been seeking a temporary truce in Gaza that would see Hamas release female, wounded, elderly and sick hostages. An Egyptian delegation travelled to Israel on Thursday to meet Israeli counterparts and explore ways to restart the talks.
Joe Biden will participate in a general-election debate with former President Donald Trump. The announcement comes after pressure from television networks and Mr. Trump's campaign for the president to agree to participate in debates.
Biden will participate in a general-election debate with Donald Trump. He made the announcement during an interview with Howard Stern on Friday morning. The Republican National Committee tweeted that Biden's handlers are going to be 'furious' because he agreed to take the stage to debate his 77-year-old rival. It comes after pressure from television networks and Mr. Trump’s campaign for the president to agree to participate in debates. In another interview, Biden said he has no idea when and where the debate with Trump would take place.
The first week of Donald Trump's criminal trial revolved around the testimony of David Pecker, a self-described Trump confidant and former tabloid media executive. Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
Donald Trump is accused of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016. The National Enquirer publisher David Pecker was cross-examined by Donald Trump's lawyer Emil Bove on the fourth day of the trial. Rhona Graff, Trump's longtime assistant, told the court that his contact list included information for Stormy and Karen McDougal. Gary Farro, a bank executive, said he helped former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen set up a bank account for the shell company he used to pay Daniels.
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Humza Yousaf is facing a no-confidence vote in the Scottish Parliament next week. He ditched the power-sharing deal with the Greens on Thursday following a clash over climate change policies.
First Minister Humza Yousaf is facing a fight for his political survival after he ended a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party over climate change policies. The main opposition party in the Edinburgh-based parliament, the Scottish Conservatives, will put forward a vote of no confidence in the first minister next week. Peter Murrell was arrested and charged with embezzlement of SNP funds on Thursday evening. His wife, Nicola Sturgeon's husband, was also arrested.
Hamas is studying the latest Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza. The conflict has lasted seven months and killed tens of thousands.
Hamas is studying Israel's latest Gaza cease-fire proposal. Negotiations earlier this month centered on a six-week ceasefire and the release of 40 hostages in exchange for freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. The negotiations have lasted seven months and killed tens of thousands of people. Some Hamas officials are signaling that the militant group could give up armed struggle against Israel if it gets an independent Palestinian state. A high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel where it discussed a “new vision” for a prolonged truce in Gaza.
Om Fahad, whose real name is Ghufran Sawadi, was killed outside her home in Baghdad's Zayouna district on Friday. CCTV showed the gunman on a motorbike riding past the stationary car and then parking behind a nearby wall.
Ghufran Mahdi Sawadi, a well-known social media influencer was shot dead by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad. The slaying took place in Zayoona, the neighborhood where prominent Iraqi researcher and security expert Hisham al-Hashimi was shot to death in 2020. Om Fahad became popular on TikTok with nearly half a million followers and videos of herself dancing to Iraqi music and showing her daily life. Last year, the Iraqi government launched a campaign to clear social media content it said violated “morals and traditions”
President Cyril Ramaphosa presided over the gathering in a huge white tent in the gardens of the government buildings in Pretoria as head of state. The ANC has been in power ever since the first democratic, all-race election of April 27, 1994, the vote that officially ended apartheid.
South Africa marked 30 years since the end of apartheid and the birth of its democracy with a ceremony in the capital Saturday. President Cyril Ramaphosa presided over the gathering in a huge white tent in the gardens of the government buildings in Pretoria as head of state. He also spoke as the leader of the African National Congress party, which was credited with liberating South Africa’s black majority from the racist system of oppression that made the country a pariah for nearly half a century. Analysts and polls predict ANC's popularity is waning.
Pedro Sánchez will decide on Monday whether to continue as Spain's Prime Minister or step down. Right-wing group Manos Limpias filed a complaint against his wife Begoña Gómez.
Pedro Sánchez is considering resigning as Spain's prime minister because of corruption and influence-peddling allegations against his wife Begoña Gómez. The investigation was launched by a right-wing legal platform that accused her of using her position to influence business deals. King Felipe VI will consult with the leaders of the parties in parliament before deciding on Monday whether to step down. Pedro has been in office since 2018, one of Europe's longest-serving Socialist leaders.
US intelligence agencies concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn't order the killing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny at an Arctic prison camp in February.
US intelligence agencies have concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn't order Alexei Navalny killed at an Arctic prison camp in February. Last month, Putin called Navalny’s demise “sad” and said he had been ready to hand the jailed politician over to the West in a prisoner exchange provided Navalny never returned to Russia. The Kremlin has denied any state involvement. US intelligence sources have claimed there is no evidence to prove that Putin ordered Navalny's death.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition is trying to deliver 5,500 tons of humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. Guinea-Bissau authorities took down their flags from two of the ships so they couldn't sail.
Two of the Freedom Flotilla's ships were blocked in Turkey on Saturday. Guinea-Bissau took down its flag from one of the ships, which was loaded with 5,000 tons of humanitarian aid. The United Nations has called on Israel to allow the ships to sail to Gaza. UN experts demanded a safe passage for the flotilla. The convoy is carrying thousands of tons of food, drinking water, and medical aid. It will arrive in Gaza on April 19th.
President Joe Biden signed a $61 billion military aid bill for Ukraine. All equipment is to be ordered from industry, not from US stocks. It could take years for the weapons to arrive in Ukraine.
The U.S. will provide $6 billion in long-term military aid to Ukraine, including munitions for Patriot air defense systems. The announcement is expected to come as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin convenes a virtual meeting. After months of infighting on Capitol Hill, President Joe Biden signed a huge new $61 billion military aid bill for Ukraine. Delays to the bill were blamed for impacting Kyiv’s ability to defend itself from Russian advances. Russia has been exploiting Ukraine's weakened air defense system to deadly effect.
BBC reports British troops may be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza from an offshore pier now under construction by the U.S. military. Since the war started last October, tens of thousands of Palestinians have been displaced.
Satellite photos show major port construction along the shore near Gaza City. Key agreements for security and handling the aid deliveries are still being negotiated. Aid groups have concerns about their safety and reservations about how Israeli forces will handle security. British troops may be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza from an offshore pier now under construction by the U.S. military. Since the war started last October, tens of thousands of Palestinians have been displaced. The UK government is considering deploying troops to drive the trucks that will carry aid from the pier along a floating causeway to the shore.
A drone attack on a gas pipeline destroyed more than 1 million cubic meters of fuel and weapons storage in the western Russian region of Smolensk. The Ukrainian government said Wednesday that it had launched attacks on oil refineries and industrial facilities in the eastern Russian
Ukraine's national security service said it had struck two Russian state-owned oil depots in the western Russian region of Smolensk. Unverified videos published on social media showed huge fires and columns of thick black smoke rising from what appeared to be two oil storage tanks at one of the facilities west of Moscow near the country's borders with Belarus and Ukraine. Another drone attack targeted the Lipetsk region further south, which houses metallurgical and pharmaceutical sites. Russia intercepted 68 UAVs overnight including two over the Crimean Peninsula.
The first attack on the vessel resulted in damage to the ship and involved two cruise missiles. The US military has been conducting regular patrols around this area.
Yemen's Houthi rebels fired three anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea from Yemen on Friday. One of the missiles hit Panama-flagged, Seychelles-registered Andromeda Star oil tanker en route from Primorsk, Russia, to Vadinar, India. A second missile landed in the vicinity of a second vessel, MV Maisha, but it was not damaged. Houthis have launched more than 50 attacks on shipping since November. The U.S. Maritime Administration said they seized 50 ships and sank one.
Sabreen Alrouh Joudeh died in hospital less than a week after her mother Sabreen al-Sakani was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza. Sabreen's father, her four-year-old sister and her mother were killed in the attack as they were trying to shelter from the war in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah.
Sabreen Alrouh Joudeh died on Thursday, five days after doctors performed an emergency cesarean section on her. Sabreen's mother, Sabreen al-Sakani, was killed along with her husband Shoukri and their three-year-old daughter Malak in the first of two Israeli strikes that hit houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Saturday. The baby was born 10 weeks premature and weighed three pounds. She came into the world seconds after her mother left it.
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BHP wants to buy London-listed miner Anglo American for US$39 billion. The deal would give BHP access to copper mines in Chile and Peru.
There are talks of a potential mega-deal from BHP to buy up London-listed miner Anglo American. The offer is valued at about $39 billion, but it raises questions about the future of the company and whether it can continue in its current form. It would make BHP's already top three global copper-producing share the world’s largest and massively boost its exposure to iron ore and metallurgical coal. Its copper that runs through the veins of the proposal is under-supplied and forecast to become even more so.
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Prime Hydration, a sports drink company co-founded by Logan Paul. It alleges that some of its products contain toxic “forever chemicals” at three times the limit of what a human should consume in an entire lifetime.
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Prime Hydration LLC, a sports drink brand founded by Logan Paul and KSI. It alleges that some of its products contain toxic “forever chemicals” at three times the limit of what a human should consume in an entire lifetime. The case was filed in Aug. 2023, but a motion to dismiss hearing was heard la la. Logan Paul responded to the accusations with a video on TikTok explaining why he finds some elements of the lawsuit to be "absolute bull"
Alejandro Fonseca stood in line for several hours outside a bank in Havana hoping to withdraw Cuban pesos from an ATM, but when it was almost his turn, the cash ran out. The president's scheduled appearance at the White House correspondents' dinner comes against the backdrop of protests over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
Alejandro Fonseca, 23, stood in line for several hours outside a bank in Havana hoping to withdraw Cuban pesos from an ATM, but when it was almost his turn, the cash ran out. He hopped on his electric tricycle and traveled several kilometers to another branch where he finally managed to withdraw some money after wasting the entire morning. An increasing number of Cubans are having to grapple with the country's shortage of cash due to Cuba's deep economic crisis.
The FDIC seized the Philadelphia bank Republic First Bank. The bank's 32 branches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York will reopen as branches of Fulton Bank on Saturday or on Monday.
U.S. regulators have seized Republic First Bancorp and agreed to sell it to Fulton Bank. The bank's 32 branches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York will reopen as branches of Fulton Bank on Saturday or on Monday. FDIC estimated the cost of the failure to its fund will be $667 million. It is the first FDIC-insured institution to fail in the US this year. Last bank failure — Citizens Bank, based in Sac City, Iowa — was in November.
A slide fell off a Delta jetliner shortly after takeoff from New York. Pilots heard an unusual sound and circled back to land safely at JFK Airport.
Pilots declared an emergency so the flight could be routed back to the airport and the plane landed and taxied to a gate under its own power. There were 176 passengers, two pilots and five flight attendants on board the flight, which was scheduled to fly to Los Angeles. The slide came apart from the Boeing 767 jet shortly after takeoff. Passengers were put on another plane to California. Delta said the plane was removed from service for evaluation and it's cooperating with investigators.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union reached a deal with Daimler. The new contract includes the end of wage tiers at the company and cost sharing adjustments.
The United Auto Workers union reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daimler Truck, averting a potential strike of more than 7,000 workers. The four-year contract covers workers at various plants in North Carolina, as well as distribution centers in Atlanta and Memphis, Tennessee. It includes wage increases of 25% over the next four years and a 10% raise after the deal is ratified. UAW President Shawn Fain said the new contract also includes the end of wage tiers at the company, cost-of-living adjustments and “profit sharing for the first time in Daimlers history”
Paramount Global’s board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with a committee of top executives to run the company on an interim basis. The report comes as Paramount has been in exclusive M&A talks with Skydance Media for the past two weeks.
Paramount Global’s board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with a committee of top executives to run the company on an interim basis. Three of the company's senior most executives, film chief Brian Robbins, Showtime/MTV head Chris McCarthy and George Cheeks, who leads CBS, would sit on the committee. Charles Phillips, a board member and former Oracle Corp. president, would be the lead independent director. Bakish may record a message for the earnings call on April 29, but not take questions. The company is scheduled to report first quarter 2024 results Monday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Meta Platforms (META) has been one of the best-performing stocks on the market since the beginning of 2023, gaining more than 300% at one point. Its revenue in the first quarter jumped 27% to $36.5 billion, its fastest growth rate in several quarters.
Meta Platforms has been one of the best-performing stocks on the market since the beginning of 2023, gaining more than 300% at one point. Revenue in the first quarter jumped 27% to $36.5 billion and operating margin improved from 25% to 38%. Mark Zuckerberg started Meta's earnings call Wednesday by talking about artificial intelligence. He spent almost the entirety of his opening remarks focused on the many ways Meta loses money. The company expects to "invest significantly more in infrastructure over the coming years" and focus on operating discipline.
Tesla announced that production of smaller, more affordable models will start ahead of previous guidance. Personal consumption expenditures price index increased at a 3.4%, well above the previous quarter's 1.8%.
Tesla's first-quarter net income plummeted 55%, but its stock price surged in after-hours trading. The Austin, Texas, company made $1.13 billion from January through March compared with $2.51 billion a year ago. After a string of price cuts across its markets, Tesla chose to make peace with investors by reaffirming that it would roll out a low-end model. There is a new chapter in the ongoing saga that is the legendary and mysterious $25,000 Tesla. Traders moved down expectations for an easing of Federal Reserve monetary policy.
Bellevue has created a transit police force to prevent crime on light rail trains. Sound Transit will debut the first 6.5-mile segment of its $3.67-billion East Link Extension on April 27th.
Sound Transit is set to open its initial segment of the Link 2 Line this weekend. The service between South Bellevue Station and Redmond Technology Station will begin on April 27th. Bellevue has created a transit police force to prevent crime on light rail trains. There's a festival celebrating Filipino culture taking place for a full weekend in Seattle. It's also 30 things to do in and around Seattle this May, as well as 30 things you can do there without leaving the city.
A second RansomHouse group accessed and acquired over 4 terabytes of data tied to Change Health. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan, multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general in sending a letter to UnitedHealth Group, Inc., the nation’s largest health insurer and the parent company of Change Healthcare.
A cyberattack on Change Healthcare disrupted business operations, prescription access and billing for providers across the country. RansomHouse accessed and stole over 4 terabytes of data tied to Change Health. UnitedHealth Group paid a ransom to restore access to encrypted data. It will take several months to identify and notify people who were affected. The burden of HIPAA-required breach notifications should fall to Change. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan, multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general in sending a letter to UHG.
Consumer Price Index (CPI), the most cited inflation metric, rose more than forecasters expected for the third month in a row. Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose at an annual rate of 2.7 percent in March, up 0.2 percentage points from a month earlier.
In March, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the most cited inflation metric, rose more than forecasters expected for the third month in a row. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose at an annual rate of 2.7 percent in March, up 0.2 percentage points from a month earlier. The core PCE price index, which excludes volatile food and energy components, increased 2.8% from a year ago in March. Gold futures saw a dramatic drop this week after opening on Monday at $2,403.70 and tumbling to $66.60.
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Battlestate Games has released a $250 edition of Escape from Tarkov with exclusive features and content. The community is not happy about the fact that it's locked behind a paywall.
Battlestate Games announced a $250 "Unheard edition" of Escape from Tarkov with exclusive access to PvE co-op mode. The previous edition, called Edge of Darkness, was discontinued in January and promised that buyers would have access to all future DLC through a season pass. BattleState Games has responded to the backlash around the new PvE mode tied to the game's $250 Unheard Edition. EoD Owners Will Get $250 Mode For Free At Launch.
Apple is in talks with OpenAI to bring its AI technology to iOS 18. Apple is also talking to Google about using their AI-powered chatbot Gemini for the new features coming to the iPhone and iPad later this year.
Apple is rumoured to be working on AI features for its iOS 18 update later this year. It will be powered by the processor inside the iPhone, rather than in the cloud. Apple has been talking to OpenAI about using its technologies to power some of the new features coming to iOS 18. The company is also in talks with Google to license Gemini, Google's own AI-powered chatbot, for iOS 18 but hasn't made a final decision yet. According to Bloomberg, Apple and OpenAI are deep into discussions concerning the further integration of generative AI technologies on iOS.
Best Buy launched a new 3-day sale for the weekend until Sunday, April 28. Big screen TVs, headphones, speakers and more are on offer.
Best Buy launched a new 3-day sale for the weekend. Some of the best TVs, phones and laptops have been slashed in price. Samsung's 77-inch S89C 4K OLED TV is $1,699 at Best Buy. You can also get up to $500 off select Windows laptops and MacBook deals start from $999. The long Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Best Buy has deep discounts on big-screen TVs, headphones, speakers and more.
Apple's new MacBook Air with the new M3 chip has just hit its lowest price yet at Amazon. The entry-level configurations are now available for as little as $999.
Amazon is offering a new all-time low on Apple’s just-released 13-inch M3 MacBook Air with the new M3 chip. The entry-level 256GB configuration now sells for $989 shipped in Space Gray, which is $110 off the usual $1,099 price tag. It's still one of the first markdowns so far and beats our previous mention by an extra $10. The latest MacBook Pro has taken a big tumble in price as well, bringing it down from £1699 to £1499.98.
The new Google Pixel 8a smartphone is expected to be announced at the company’s I/O 2024 developer conference in May. The price tag for the next Pixel has not yet been disclosed.
The Google Pixel 8a is expected to launch at the Google I/O 2024 developer conference on May 14th. It will have a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display powered by Tensor G3, 120hz refresh rate and 1,400 nits of HDR brightness. The screen size will be slightly smaller than the Pixel 8. Marketing materials for the phone confirm it will get 7 years of updates and many AI features. It is also expected to carry an IP67 water resistance rating.
Manor Lords is a medieval city-building and strategy game that just launched in early access on Windows PC. It started the year as the top-wishlisted title on Steam and it's finally out in Early Access.
The Most-Wishlisted Game On Steam Launches Today, And It’s Free On Game Pass. The game Manor Lords is a medieval city-building and strategy game that just launched in early access on Windows PC. This week everyone's been talking about early access releases again. No Rest for the Wicked developer Moon Studios defended a bumpy early access release by saying it was one of the best decisions they could've made. Dark Souls 1 could have been better had it had an earlier access release too.
The problem is the uncheckout of Apple's system status page. People were forced to reset their Apple ID passwords on Friday evening due to an unexpected glitch.
Some Apple users were locked out of their Apple IDs overnight on Friday. They had to reset their passwords to sign back in. The issue started surfacing on social media at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on April 26th and continued into the early hours of the morning. MacRumors staff members have also been affected by the service outage. There is no clear explanation for the problem, which has not been acknowledged on Apple's System Status webpage. It might be connected to password reset attacks.
Apple will hold its first event of the year on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 a.m. Pacific Time (10 a.M. Eastern Time). The company is expected to unveil new iPad Pro and iPad Air models as well as updated Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard accessories.
Apple has announced a spring event for May 7th at 7AM PT / 10AM ET. Rumors and leaks point to new iPad Pros, including an OLED version of the current 12.9-inch model with mini-LED screen technology. The company is also expected to introduce a new Apple Pencil and updated Magic Keyboard accessories for iPad Pro owners. Bloomberg reports that Apple hopes to support dwindling iPad sales, which declined 25.25% to $7.02 billion in Q4 2023. In 2024, Steve will upgrade his iPad Pro after six years.
Apple has removed three AI-powered image generation apps from its App Store because they could be used to create nonconsensual nude images.
Apple has removed three generative AI apps from the App Store. The apps were used to take photos and turn them into nonconsensual nudes. 404 Media's investigation highlighted the problematic nature of these applications. They are promoted via Instagram ads with taglines like "undress any girl for free" and "any clothing delete." This recent move by Apple underscores an increased effort by app store operators to tackle inappropriateness of AI technology. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits (DEFIANCE) Act, which would create a federal civil remedy for deepfake victims.
Apple has cut its projected shipment volume of Vision Pro for the full year to 400,000-450,000 units. The company is expected to announce the Vision Pro in new markets before the June Worldwide Developers Conference on Wednesday.
Apple has cut production volumes of the Vision Pro mixed reality headset by nearly half. The original plan was for up to 800,000 units of the headset in 2024. This has now been cut to 400,000 to 450,000. Apple is taking a conservative view of demand in other markets where it's launching the headset later this year. A planned update to the headset may be cancelled and there may be no new model in 2025. Jim Cramer is confident in the success of Apple's Vision Pro.
Bethesda releases a major update for Fallout 4 across PC and console platforms today. Fallout 4, originally released for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, has seen a dramatic increase in popularity following the Fallout TV series debut.
Bethesda is releasing Fallout 4 update for current-gen platforms PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC today at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 5 pm GMT. The update will bring improvements to graphics, stability, and more. It comes only a few weeks after the launch of the smash-hit Fallout TV show and coincides with the franchise's biggest games (Fallout 76, Fallout New Vegas, and Fallout 3) all appearing for free on Amazon Prime Gaming.
This weekend Amazon has a slew of great spring fashion deals. Popular brands are on sale, including Calvin Klein, Steve Madden, Brooks and Adidas.
Amazon has a slew of great spring fashion deals going on this weekend. They offer women’s clothing, shoes and accessories at deeply discounted prices. Popular brands are on sale, including Calvin Klein, Steve Madden, Brooks, and Adidas. The PrettyGarden Floral Wrap Dress from Amazon is available for just $48. It's one of the most-wished-for items on Amazon's list. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships with Amazon so we receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase.
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