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The European Union said on Tuesday that Microsoft abused its market power by bundling its chat and video conferencing program Teams with other popular business apps, giving its service an advantage over rivals such as Slack and Zoom.The European Union, in a preliminary investigation, called these practices “probably unfair” and warned that they could face fines of up to 10% of global turnover for antitrust violations. The attack is the latest in a series of measures targeting the business practices of large companies. US tech company. The EU on Monday accused Apple of violating groundbreaking new competition rules, in its…

A sharp rise in the number of children killed by guns creates an “urgent public health crisis” that merits government action to prevent smoking and traffic accidents, the nation’s top doctor said for the first time Tuesday.In his recommendations, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said gun violence requires a public health approach, not a polarized political response that has left Americans and public officials unable to make change as gun violence has become the leading cause of death among children. He said the public health campaign offers guidance for addressing America’s unique gun violence problem, which claims about 50,000 lives a…

PPakistan’s apex space agency, the Space and Upper Atmospheric Research Commission (SUPARCO), last month announced the successful launch and insertion of the multi-purpose satellite PAKSAT-MM1 into geostationary orbit. The satellite was designed and manufactured in collaboration with China. Both countries are members of the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization and the launch took place at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The successful deployment marks another milestone in the growing space cooperation between Pakistan and China and highlights the technological and cooperative advancements in the space development of the two countries.by Disclosed information Developed by SUPARCO, PAKSAT-MM1 provides communication services in C,…

Walmart has launched a “Spicy Summer” promotion that includes a special hot sauce collection and other initiatives tying into the popularity of romantic fantasy novels on TikTok. These “inspiring books” have emerged as one of the most popular areas on BookTok, a TikTok community where users share their favorite books. Related: Walmart settles with New Jersey over pricing practices”At Walmart, the customer is at the center of everything we do and we focus on where they are spending their time to create moments of authentic connection with them,” said Courtney Killingsworth, director of brand marketing at Walmart. “This campaign is…

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union began accession talks with Ukraine on Tuesday, 10 years after Russian forces seized the Crimean peninsula to block Ukraine’s access to the West, part of a series of events that has put the two neighbors at odds. The Road to War.Ukraine’s accession negotiations were launched at an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg just hours after Moldova’s, marking a major milestone on both countries’ European journeys, but which could take years to complete.In his opening remarks, delivered via video link, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmykhal He called it a “historic day” that marks a “new chapter”…

The annual Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, which ended last week, became a death march for more than 1,300 hajj participants who died in temperatures exceeding 124 degrees Celsius.Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister Fahad Al-Jaragel said on Sunday the total death toll had risen to 1,301, but blamed the deaths on pilgrims “walking long distances in direct sunlight without proper shelter or comfort.”The five- to six-day hike and prayer journey drew nearly two million pilgrims from around the world. Many of the victims were elderly or chronically ill, A Jarajel said. About 83 percent of the victims were…

Lina Hidalgo’s FacebookHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo posted a photo of herself and her fiancé, David James, on Facebook, with Houston Mayor John Whitmire commenting, “He’s such a nerd.” Houston Mayor John Whitmire caught people’s attention Monday night when he commented on a bridal shower Facebook post for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s fiancé. Hidalgo posted several photos from the event, including one with her fiancé, David James. Under the post, Whitmire commented on her official Facebook page, “Awesome. He’s such a nerd,” a comment that has since been deleted. A screenshot of the comment quickly went viral on Twitter,…

Listen to this story Loading audio file, please wait. speed1.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 (Adobe Stock Photos) The Small Business Administration will provide $30 million in grant funding to the Women’s Business Center for a variety of projects, including funding to open a center in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Selected eligible organizations will be awarded up to $150,000 to open and operate a Women’s Business Center. There are currently 152 in-person Women’s Business Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and for the first time, grant funding is available to organizations that provide primarily or…

With just a few weeks until the official release of its highly anticipated video game, College Football 25, EA Sports has announced that it will be releasing its own rankings for the sport ahead of the game’s release on July 19. The first of these announcements is a prediction for the toughest stadiums in the country.More Info: EA Sports College Football 25 Team Tier RankingsMore about the CFB 25: trailer | release date | Player Rating Prediction | Team Ranking Predictions | Deep Dive VideoMark J. Rebillas – USA TODAY SportsBen Hill Griffin Stadium has been the home of the…

OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced fresh questions about his political future on Tuesday after his ruling Liberal party lost a safe seat in a by-election, highlighting his unpopularity.Final results announced around 5 a.m. showed the official opposition Conservative Party won the Toronto-St. Paul constituency for the first time since 1988. The election was held following the resignation of the previous councillor.The victory was the first since 2015, when the Conservatives toppled Liberal dominance in Toronto, a state that holds dozens of seats and is key to Trudeau’s ability to stay in power. “This is just awful for the…