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Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Elon Musk’s X and Match Group on Wednesday joined “Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games’ protest that Apple has failed to honor a court-ordered injunction governing payments in its lucrative App Store.The technology companies, which developed some of the most popular apps in the App Store, said Apple was in “clear violation” of the Sept. 2021 injunction by making it difficult to steer consumers to cheaper means to pay for digital content.Apple declined to comment specifically on the accusation, which was contained in a filing with the Oakland, California federal court.It referred to its Jan. 16 statement…

How much pain can one person take? When it comes to Hank Voight, Chicago PD pushes the limits, subjecting the man to so much pain and heartbreak and dooming him with what feels like a lifetime of loneliness. There’s a darkness to the series that hasn’t let up, and Chicago PD Season 11 Episode 7 was one of the darkest installments to date. Whoever this serial killer is, may he believe in a God that has mercy on his soul because Hank Voight is coming for him. And the last thing on Voight’s mind is…

Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee speaks during the hearing with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 23, 2023 in Washington, DC.Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — Bipartisan leaders of a House committee examining interstate and foreign commerce on Wednesday praised the passage of a bill aimed at keeping Americans’ private data out of the hands of U.S. adversaries.The current list of countries designated as “foreign adversaries” by the United States includes China, Iran, North Korea, Cuba,…

There’s an old Talmudic injunction: “Your friend has a friend, and your friend’s friend has a friend; be discreet.” Living through a primitive age, when gossip was limited by oral transmission, the rabbinical sages feared loose talk—unkind words about neighbors, confessions of forbidden desire. Had those sages laid down one night and dreamed up modern publishing and the mass-market paperback, they might never have slept again. In my novel Fervor, Hannah Rosenthal (like many writers) has no intention of being discreet; she aims to write and publish an account of her father-in-law’s experiences in the Warsaw Ghetto and Treblinka without…

Tissues. They are so passé. Gaudy emblems of our throwaway culture. If only there was some sort of reusable version. Of course, the fine-witted among you know I’m referring to the best men’s handkerchiefs. I’m sure the first makers and adopters of handkerchiefs would have raised a confused brow at them being called reusable tissues, but did they envisage climate change? Hmm? Did they? This little piece of cloth is exceptionally handy (pardon the pun) for spillages, coughs, sneezes, dabbing tears, and more. You can fold it up in myriad ways to use as a pocket square on a blazer…

Rewards We’re all chasing a dopamine rush. Fortunately, accomplishing goals releases that drug for us. If the quick hit isn’t enough to keep you motivated, find other small rewards to act as a carrot dangled above your head. Save a new piece in your closet until you’ve read to your child before bed three times a week. Keep that new Netflix comedy special in your queue until you’ve run the 25th mile of the month. As these small rewards pile up—and the effort that went into them compound—and you’ll find yourself closer to the goal you’ve written down. Don’t self-sabotage…

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Chicago P.D. Season 11 Episode 7 “The Living and the Dead.”] The serial offender Intelligence is after on Chicago P.D. might have just made a major mistake because there’s no way that Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) won’t track him down now. Though Voight took in one of his victims, the offender was able to trick him into a trap, and the latest episode ends with the discovery of a barrel with Noah and his boyfriend’s bodies inside. We’ve been hearing about the “old Voight rage” coming back, and now we know why. Below, Beghe…

The flags of China and Hong Kong displayed in rows. Bloomberg Creative | Bloomberg Creative Photos | Getty ImagesChina’s embassy hit back against U.S. criticism of Hong Kong’s new national security law on Thursday, saying the U.S. should “respect China’s sovereignty.”Hong Kong lawmakers passed a new national security law on Tuesday which critics say grants the government more power to quash dissent.The law includes stringent penalties for a wide range of actions including “treason” and “insurrection” which are punishable by life imprisonment.Following the announcement, the U.S. State Department described the threats outlined in the law as “poorly defined and incredibly vague.””We…

A jogger runs by the U.S. Capitol as the deadline to avert a partial government shutdown approaches at the end of the day on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 30, 2023.Ken Cedeno | ReutersBEIJING — The U.S. Congress increasingly has its eye on American capital that’s allegedly funded China’s military development, indicating that greater scrutiny on U.S. investments into China may outlast presidential terms and become part of law.After a few false starts in 2023 that never ended up blocking U.S. investments into certain Chinese industries, some in the House of Representatives are still pushing ahead.”I do think Congress needs to…

In this photo illustration a Reddit logo is seen displayed on a smartphone.Mateusz Slodkowski | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesReddit, the 19-year-old website that hosts millions of online forums, priced its IPO on Wednesday at $34 a share, the top of the expected range.The offering brought in $519 million, according to a press release, and values the company at close to $6.5 billion. Reddit had planned to price the deal at $31 to $34 a share.Reddit’s public market debut on Thursday, under ticker symbol “RDDT,” will be the first for a major social media company since Pinterest’s debut…

In this photo illustration a Reddit logo is seen displayed on a smartphone.Mateusz Slodkowski | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesReddit, the 19-year-old website that hosts millions of online forums, priced its IPO on Wednesday at $34 a share, the top of the expected range.The offering brought in $519 million, according to a press release, and values the company at close to $6.5 billion. Reddit had planned to price the deal at $31 to $34 a share.Reddit’s public market debut on Thursday, under ticker symbol “RDDT,” will be the first for a major social media company since Pinterest’s debut…

Today #TheSimonettaLeinShow continues its highly anticipated 6th Season, as the show debuts another SLTV Spotlight segment, showcasing The Weather Co-op’s Founder and CEO, Erika Martin! The Weather Co-op is a global weather community, which Erika brings extensive experience and a background in Communications, Meteorology, and Sustainability to. She is recognized as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, and remains a dedicated Volunteer Sustainability Officer. Erika’s expertise and certifications as a Storm Chaser and National Weather Ambassador, further demonstrate her commitment to public safety and readiness. Lastly, Erika is the first AMS/CBM sealed meteorologist to intercept a tropical cyclone on both the east and west…

Embarking on an enthralling 12-year musical odyssey, the self-taught virtuoso DJ Wayneindisthang has entranced audiences worldwide with his vibrant sonic landscapes. From the pulsating beats of Club ATL in Israel to the eclectic stages of Indonesia, London, Canada, and Capetown, South Africa, Wayneindisthang’s music has left an indelible mark on fans across the globe. His musical brilliance has graced prestigious platforms like Shade 45, 46 XM Fly, Power 103.5 in OKC, and K104 in Dallas, solidifying his status as a rising luminary in the music realm. Notable milestones include sharing the spotlight with icons such as Bobby & Ray J…

Shellac are coming back with their first studio album since 2014. To All Trains, the follow-up to Dude Incredible, is out May 17 via Touch and Go. See the album cover and tracklist below.Guitarist Steve Albini, drummer Todd Trainer, and bassist Bob Weston made their new album over a series of weekends in November 2017; October 2019; September 2021; and March 2022. To All Trains was recorded and mixed at Albini’s Electrical Audio in Chicago, and Weston and Albini mastered the album at Chicago Mastering Service.Since Dude Incredible, Shellac have shared The End of Radio, a 2019 compilation of previously…

Chumbawamba have told New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister to stop using their track  ‘Tubthumping’ at rallies. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Chumbawamba’s Dunstan Bruce Last weekend (March 17), New Zealand’s deputy prime minister Winston Peters –who leads the right-wing New Zealand First party which is part of the country’s coalition government – walked on stage to the British group’s 1997 hit song before giving his controversial “state of the nation” address. Per BBC, Peters reportedly discussed plans to remove gender and sexuality lessons from the school curriculum and said that NZ First and their supporters have a…

The Amazon Spring Sale is here and if you’re interested in tech deals, you’ve come to the right place. However, don’t mistake this for a spring Prime Day — unlike Amazon’s bigger, traditional sale events, this one doesn’t revolve around Prime-exclusive discounts. And that’s a good thing; that means anyone who shops on Amazon can take advantage of the deals. Given the seasonal nature of this event, it’s not a boon for discounts on laptops, tablets, wearables and the like. However, we were able to find a number of decent discounts worth your time and money. While most of these…

Meta Platforms has offered to almost halve its monthly subscription fee for Facebook and Instagram to EUR 5.99 (roughly Rs. 540) from EUR 9.99 (roughly Rs. 900), a senior Meta executive said on Tuesday, a move that aims to address concerns from privacy and antitrust regulators.The price cut follows mounting criticism from privacy activists and consumer groups about Meta’s no-ads subscription service in Europe, which critics say requires users to pay a fee to ensure their privacy.Meta launched the service in November to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which curbs its ability to personalise advertisements for users without their…

Bridgerton Season 3 is drawing closer as each day goes by, and fans can’t get enough of the period romance.  Fans are anxiously awaiting the love story between Penelope (Nicola Coughlin) and Colin (Luke Newton) this season, but they aren’t the only romance to look forward to.  Kate (Simone Ashley) and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) remain married this season, and fans are thrilled to see Simone Ashley back to reprise the role of Kate.  The romance that won fans over in Bridgerton Season 2 is still alive and well for Season 3, as the latest sneak peek…