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Foo Fighters will be performing an intimate show in Washington DC in aid of Power To The Patients, a non-profit organisation helping to make affordable healthcare more accessible. Chuck D and Fat Joe, the latter of whom has been particularly involved with the non-profit, will also be in attendance, as well as lawmakers, government officials and Power To The Patients staff. The gig will take place on March 5. “When we were asked by Power To The Patients to help raise awareness of the need for transparency in healthcare pricing, we immediately said yes,” the band said in a statement.…

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Apple is introducing a new cryptographic protocol for iMessage that is designed to protect users from sophisticated attacks using quantum computers. The new encryption protocol could safeguard users from scenarios where encrypted data has been stored, only to be decrypted using a quantum computer at a later date. iMessage is the second messaging platform known to introduce support for quantum-security cryptography — Signal’s PQXDH protocol was introduced last year — while adding another layer of security to protect users if keys are compromised.The company detailed the development of the new PQ3 protocol for iMessage on Wednesday, ahead of its deployment…

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Despite quickly amassing more than 100 million users, Meta’s Threads hasn’t exactly broken through to the zeitgeist the way its main rival, X/Twitter, did. It’s arguably still awaiting its plane-on-the-Hudson moment. Nevertheless, Meta is doing what it can to bring attention to and keep eyes on the text-based platform, including by displaying popular threads on Facebook and Instagram.Its latest test is out of a previous playbook too. The company is toying with letting users cross post from Facebook to Threads with ease. That could eventually make it easier for heavy Facebook users and/or content creators to share their thoughts, videos…

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The Borderlands video game franchise has been a smash success since its debut back in 2009. And now, the saga of the magical Siren Lilith and her quest for galactic wealth is making its way to the big screen. The film, directed by Hostel and Cabin Fever auteur Eli Roth, won’t premiere until August 9, but we have a good sense of the vibe thanks to a trailer released by Lionsgate today. Fresh off her acclaimed performance in Tár, Cate Blanchett plays a very different kind of stoic badass in her first foray into the world…

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The DOJ alleges that a high-ranking member of the Yakuza, Takeshi Ebisawa, was the central figure in a plot to funnel American weapons to ethnic militias in Myanmar in exchange for heroin and meth. Ebisawa is charged with narcotics importation, money laundering and conspiracy to acquire surface to air missiles.NBC NewsFederal prosecutors in New York on Wednesday said they charged a Japanese Yakuza leader with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Burma to other countries in the belief that they would be used by Iran to make a nuclear weapon.The accused gangster, Takeshi Ebisawa, “and his confederates showed samples of…

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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Dec. 13, 2023.Liu Jie | Xinhua News Agency | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials indicated at their last meeting that they were in no hurry to cut interest rates and expressed both optimism and caution on inflation, according to minutes from the session released Wednesday.The discussion came as policymakers not only decided to leave their key overnight borrowing rate unchanged but also altered the post-meeting statement to indicate that no cuts would be coming until the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee held…

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An American Airlines plane sits at the gate at Cancun International Airport on May 26, 2023.Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty ImagesAmerican Airlines has raised the price to check a bag for the first time in more than five years and said it would limit which travel agency bookings are eligible to earn frequent flyer miles.Passengers will pay $35 to check a first bag for domestic flights if the service is booked online in advance, or $40 if they purchase the option at the airport, the carrier said Tuesday. Both options previously cost $30. A second checked bag will cost…

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Sports streaming platform FuboTV is suing Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery over their recently announced joint venture, citing what the company calls “extreme suppression of competition in the U.S. sports-focused streaming market,” according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by CNBC.The joint venture, announced earlier this month, aims to offer viewers a new way to access marquee live sports. It’s slated to roll out this fall, but several questions remain around its pricing and structure.”These horizontal competitors are colluding to create a JV that will cause substantial harm to competition and consumers,” the complaint says.The lawsuit also names…

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Apple’s Vision Pro headsets are displayed in an Apple store on the day they go on sale for the first time in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2024. Mike Blake | ReutersWASHINGTON — Just one week after Russia launched its full-scale assault on Ukraine in 2022, Apple announced that it was stopping exports of its products into the country. “We are deeply concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and stand with all of the people who are suffering as a result of the violence,” the company said in a statement on March 1.But now, days ahead of the two-year anniversary…

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South Asian stories are often tales rich in culture and folklore, encapsulating the nuances and intricacies of a long, rich, and complex history. Historical details peppered in with social commentary is often a common thread in many South Asian stories, and this list is no different. We see the impacts of colonialism, social hierarchy, and gender roles sweep through many of these books. When gods and demons and religious customs still have a place in the everyday life of many South Asians, it’s only natural that it would be a part of our writing as well.  My novel Island Witch…

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When it comes to finding the perfect present, a thoughtful small gift often packs the biggest punch. In a world where the modern man juggles multiple roles—businessman by day, grill master by weekend, and style icon 24/7—finding a gift that fits his multifaceted life can be challenging. But fear not: we’ve curated a list of the best small gifts for men, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or looking to splurge a little just to make them feel special, our guide has you covered. We’ll also explore the top buying considerations and answer all your questions…

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Jeans are a staple in so many wardrobes, but TBH, finding a pair that fits just right can be notoriously tricky. I always struggle to find jeans that fit both my thighs and my waist. Thankfully, Madewell is making this problem a thing of the past. You probably already know through word of mouth (or from reading Who What Wear) that the brand’s jeans are top-tier, but now, it even offers an atelier service to help you find the perfect fit. And get excited—Madewell also just released the first installment of its spring collection, a style refresh of more than…

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[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for The Good Doctor Season 7 Episode 1, “Baby, Baby, Baby.”] The Good Doctor Season 7 kicked off on Tuesday, February 20, on ABC, laying the groundwork for the final season of the medical drama depicting the home and work life of Freddie Highmore‘s Dr. Shaun Murphy, a brilliant surgeon with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Babies were top of mind for everyone in the episode. Shaun returned to work two weeks after the birth of his and Lea’s (Paige Spara) son, Steve, named after his late brother. Shaun and Lea struggled to compromise on whether…

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Nourished by Time has announced a new EP, his first since releasing Erotic Probiotic 2 and subsequently signing with XL Recordings. The five-song record is called Catching Chickens, and you can watch a video for the single “Hand on Me” below. The EP arrives March 22.The self-directed video, which was shot by Josh Renaut, is “about being reminded that you’re an angel by other angels, featuring a surrealist commentary on celebrity culture,” said Nourished by Time’s Marcus Brown in a press statement. He wrote the EP at his Baltimore home studio in 2022 and 2023, naming it for the Rocky…

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Idles frontman Joe Talbot has become the latest musician to appear on CBeebies Bedtime Stories – check out the video below. Talbot read the rhyming picture book Under The Love Umbrella, which was written by Davina Bell and illustrated by Alison Colpoys, on yesterday’s edition (February 20) of the BBC children’s series. READ MORE: Idles’ Joe Talbot: “I find love fascinating and empowering” “Hello, I’m Joe,” the frontman said to introduce his reading. “I’m a musician and I love being a musician. I love it because I get to make music with my friends. I love it because I share my…

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OnePlus Watch 2 has been introduced ahead of its awaited launch at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. The company has revealed that it will be launched on February 26 at 8:30pm IST (4:00pm CET). The smartwatch comes three years after its predecessor, the OnePlus Watch debuted in 2021. While not much was revealed in terms of key specifications, the consumer tech brand did reveal some details about its design and battery life.In an unusual move, a community post was shared on OnePlus’ website that revealed the launch date and teased some of the features of the OnePlus Watch 2.…

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Following its autonomous food delivery launch in Miami and Fairfax, Virginia, Uber Eats will soon be offering the same robotic service in Japan — its first outside the US. It is once again collaborating with Google alum startup Cartken, with local compliance help from Mitsubishi Electric, to bring a fleet of Model C sidewalk delivery robots to select areas in Tokyo in March. Uber Eats Japan CEO Shintaro Nakagawa says the autonomous delivery service will solve the local labor shortage issue, while complementing the existing human delivery methods “by bicycle, motorbike, light cargo, and on foot.”Cartken’s six-wheeled Model C uses…

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