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Apple hit with £3 billion claim over iCloud pricing and packaging practices

Consumer champion Which? not amused by fruit-based giant's alleged preference for its own cloud storage service UK consumer group Which? has filed a £3 billion action against Apple over alleged competition law breaches related to its iCloud service.…




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Siemens flags geopolitical risks ahead after profit falls

Siemens reported a drop in profit at its industrial business on Thursday and lowered its sales target for next year, citing geopolitical risks like trade conflicts and weak consumer demand. The German engineering group said its industrial profit fell 7% to 3.12 billion euros ($3.29 billion) in the…




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It’s Easy to Love Costco and Walmart. This Retail Analyst Also Likes Gap and Victoria’s Secret




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Republicans win majority of US House seats in government sweep

Republicans will have at least the 218 votes needed to control the 435-seat House of Representatives, Edison projected, with nine races yet to be called.




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Cable ties: The geopolitical challenges of the internet under the sea

BT’s Derek Cassidy helps us dive deep into the world of subsea cables and explains how they’re managed and protected. Read more: Cable ties: The geopolitical challenges of the internet under the sea




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Kansai Electric Falls Most in Over 50 Years on Share Sale Plan

In This Article: (Bloomberg) -- Kansai Electric Power Co. shares saw their biggest drop in at least 50 years after the Japanese utility said it plans to raise as much as ¥504.9 billion ($3.2 billion) from a share sale, fueling concerns about earnings dilution. Most Read from Bloomberg Kansai…




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Super Micro Computer Price Levels to Watch as Stock's Slump Accelerates

Key Takeaways - Super Micro Computer shares continued sliding in extended trading after leading Nasdaq decliners on Wednesday following news that the embattled server maker would delay the filing of its quarterly results. - The stock's sell-off has continued after breaking down below a descending…





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When Everyone Thought Picasso Stole the Mona Lisa

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‘Futurama’s Original Cast Was Almost Identical to ‘The Simpsons’

By Keegan Kelly Published: November 13th, 2024




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OvrC Platform Vulnerabilities Expose IoT Devices to Remote Attacks and Code Execution

A security analysis of the OvrC cloud platform has uncovered 10 vulnerabilities that could be chained to allow potential attackers to execute code remotely on connected devices. "Attackers successfully exploiting these vulnerabilities can access, control, and disrupt devices supported by OvrC; some of those include smart electrical power supplies, cameras, routers, home automation systems, and




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Free Decryptor Released for BitLocker-Based ShrinkLocker Ransomware Victims

Romanian cybersecurity company Bitdefender has released a free decryptor to help victims recover data encrypted using the ShrinkLocker ransomware. The decryptor is the result of a comprehensive analysis of ShrinkLocker's inner workings, allowing the researchers to discover a "specific window of opportunity for data recovery immediately after the removal of protectors from BitLocker-encrypted




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This Is Not Your Regular GLADOM: 3 IKEA Hacks That Turn Basic Into Beautiful

If you frequent IKEA, you’re likely familiar with the GLADOM tray table. The practical side table with a removable tray table is among IKEA’s best-sellers, and right now, you can snag one for just $14.99 as part of the IKEA Family Price promotion—down from the regular price of $19.99, valid until November 26. If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect side table but are hesitant about the GLADOM because so many people seem to have one, you’re in […]

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Belgian Studio Nwave Pictures To Double Workforce At Its New Studio In Liège

The studio's diversified approach to content production has led to continued growth for the company.




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Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation

Inflation remains substantially lower than it did during its 2022 peak — but Americans are still frustrated with high prices.




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Some flights resume to Bali after huge volcanic ash cloud caused Australian airlines to cancel

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia have resumed some of the services from Bali to Australia




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The Very Definition of Tyranny: A Dictatorship Disguised as Democracy

“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”—James Madison Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Unadulterated power in any branch of government is a menace to freedom, but concentrated power across …




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Sexo, amor e imortalidade: o que explica nossa obsessão por vampiros

Mark Gatiss, da série da BBC 'Dracula', e Rolin Jones, de 'Entrevista com o Vampiro' opinam sobre a questão.




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Com apresentador de TV na Defesa e Elon Musk no comando da Eficiência, o que esperar do Trump 2

Os contornos e prioridades da nova Presidência de Donald Trump estão começando a tomar forma à medida que ele faz as indicações a cargos importantes.




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A epidemia de ansiedade com matemática no Brasil e no mundo revelada por estudo da OCDE

O Pisa (Programa para a Avaliação Internacional dos Estudantes, na sigla em inglês) mostra que houve um aumento acentuado no nível de ansiedade em relação à matemática entre os alunos da grande maioria dos 81 países avaliados, especialmente no Brasil.




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Which London Post Office branches are at risk?

The Post Office is looking at closing up to 115 directly-owned branches nationally - 32 in London.




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Eurostar marks 30 years of cross-Channel service

Eurostar is celebrating its 30th birthday but Kent commuters are still unable to use local stations.




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What a Republican trifecta means for Trump's second term

Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years.




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Jack Smith plans to step down before Trump takes office

The special counsel has led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump.




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John Thune elected new Republican Senate leader

A public pressure campaign by top Donald Trump allies to elect their preferred candidate, Florida Senator Rick Scott, failed.




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Trump's 'anti-woke' defence pick surprises Washington - here's why

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, has advocated for a conservative cultural shift in the US military.




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WATCH: Carville Has NO ‘Effs’ Left To Give — Blasts ‘Woke’ In Epic ‘I Told You So’ Rant

One of the best parts about the first days after a Trump win is how the left has begun to devour themselves. Is he wrapping his own opinion in a lot of convenient lies? Of course. But some of his criticisms are perfectly on point. He brings out the receipts of how he criticized his […]

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SLASHERS: Donald Trump Appoints Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed successful businessmen Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to help ferret out and identify budget items to cut to save the U.S. treasury money. Trump has created a new initiative that is being called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) according to reports on Tuesday. “I am pleased to announce that […]

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Warwickshire wicketkeeper Burgess retires

Warwickshire release wicketkeeper Michael Burgess to allow him to pursue a career outside the game, and former fast bowler Liam Norwell also retires.




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Microsoft Gaming Handheld Device 'Few Years' Away, Says Xbox Chief

Microsoft's gaming division is developing prototypes for a handheld gaming device that won't launch for "a few years," gaming chief Phil Spencer said Wednesday. In an interview with Bloomberg, Spencer said that while Microsoft is actively working on prototypes, the company will first focus on improving its Xbox app performance on existing portable devices and establishing hardware partnerships. The gaming unit wants to be "informed by learning and what's happening now" before introducing its own device, Spencer said. "Longer term, I love us building devices," Spencer said, adding that Microsoft's team "could do some real innovative work."

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GOG's Preservation Program Is the DRM-Free Store Refocusing On the Classics

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The classic PC games market is "in a sorry state," according to DRM-free and classic-minded storefront GOG. Small games that aren't currently selling get abandoned, and compatibility issues arise as technology moves forward or as one-off development ideas age like milk. Classic games are only 20 percent of GOG's catalog, and the firm hasn't actually called itself "Good Old Games" in 12 years. And yet, today, GOG announces that it is making "a significant commitment of resources" toward a new GOG Preservation Program. It starts with 100 games for which GOG's own developers are working to create current and future compatibility, keeping them DRM-free and giving them ongoing tech support, along with granting them a "Good Old Game: Preserved by GOG" stamp. GOG is not shifting its mission of providing a DRM-free alternative to Steam, Epic, and other PC storefronts, at least not entirely. But it is demonstrably excited about a new focus that ties back to its original name, inspired in some part by its work on Alpha Protocol. "We think we can significantly impact the classics industry by focusing our resources on it and creating superior products," writes Arthur Dejardin, head of sales and marketing at GOG. "If we wanted to spread the DRM-free gospel by focusing on getting new AAA games on GOG instead, we would make little progress with the same amount of effort and money (we've been trying various versions of that for the last 5 years)." What kind of games? Scanning the list of Good Old Games, most of them are, by all accounts, both good and old. Personally, I'm glad to see the Jagged Alliance games, System Shock 2, Warcraft I & II, Dungeon Keeper Gold and Theme Park, SimCity 3000 Unlimited, and the Wing Commander series (particularly, personally, Privateer). Most of them are, understandably, Windows-only, though Mac support extends to 34 titles so far, and Linux may pick up many more through Proton compatibility, beyond the 19 native titles to date. [...] [I]f you see the shiny foil-ish GOG badge on a game, it's an assurance that GOG has done all it can to bring forward a classic title. It's important work, too. "Preserving" games doesn't just mean locking a stable media in a vault, but keeping games accessible, and playable.

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FBI Seizes Polymarket CEO's Phone, Electronics After Betting Platform Predicts Trump Win

The FBI raided Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan's Manhattan apartment, seizing his phone and electronic devices. A source close to the matter told The New York Post it was politically motivated due to Polymarket's successful prediction of Trump's election win. It's "grand political theater at its worst," the source said. "They could have asked his lawyer for any of these things. Instead, they staged a so-called raid so they can leak it to the media and use it for obvious political reasons." Although no charges were filed, the raid has sparked controversy, with speculation of political retribution and concerns over potential market manipulation, as Polymarket faces scrutiny both in the U.S. and from French regulators. The New York Post reports: Coplan was not arrested and has not been charged, a Polymarket spokesperson told The Post on Wednesday evening. "Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections," the rep said. "We charge no fees, take no trading positions, and allow observers from around the world to analyze all market data as a public good." Coplan posted on X after his run-in with the feds: "New phone, who dis?" Polymarket does not allow trading in the US, though bettors can bypass the ban by accessing the site through VPN. The FBI's investigation comes a week after Coplan said Polymarket is planning to return to the US. [...] In 2022, the online gambling platform was forced to pause its trading in the US and pay a $1.4 million penalty to settle charges with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that it had failed to register with the agency. [In France, regulators are investigating Polymarket's compliance with national gambling laws, with concerns about unauthorized gambling activities within the country.] A Fortune report published a week before the election found widespread evidence of wash-trading on Polymarket. "Polymarket's Terms of Use expressly prohibit market manipulation," a Polymarket spokesperson told Fortune in a statement.

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'Politics is not our job' - Germany captain Kimmich

Germany captain Joshua Kimmich says he and his team-mates should not have "expressed political opinions" at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.




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Popovich to make 'full recovery' from mild stroke

The San Antonio Spurs say veteran coach Gregg Popovich is "expected to make a full recovery" after he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month.




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Chelsea & Man City set for 'box office' WSL showdown

BBC Sport previews Saturday's "box office" showdown between the Women's Super League's top two sides - Chelsea and Manchester City.








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Unrest over deaths of 10 ‘militants’ spills over to Assam, Mizoram; ‘extra-judicial killings’ by CRPF, sa - The Times of India

  1. Unrest over deaths of 10 ‘militants’ spills over to Assam, Mizoram; ‘extra-judicial killings’ by CRPF, sa  The Times of India
  2. ​Manipur’s misery: On the need for the Centre to act  The Hindu
  3. ‘Sleepless nights’: cop concerned about 6 missing family members  The Indian Express
  4. Fresh gunfights, arson in Manipur amid shutdown  Hindustan Times
  5. 'Completely charred': Autopsy fails to collect samples to prove claim of Hmar woman's rape in Manipur  Deccan Herald







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Online misinformation about Ozempic runs rampant — here's what the science says

Online conversations about Ozempic and similar medications are full of misinformation — and echo decades of flawed teachings on weight management.




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Some Supreme Court justices scrutinized Nvidia's attempt to dodge a securities fraud lawsuit

Nvidia, the AI-chip giant, petitioned the nation's highest court after a lower court permitted a 2018 class action lawsuit to move ahead.




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Ken Griffin takes a 44% loss selling 2 Chicago penthouses he never lived in as he moves to Florida

The billionaire hedge funder sold two luxury condos for $19 million after paying about $37 million. He's going all in on Florida real estate instead.