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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan has been outspoken in her criticism of big tech companies, using a mob metaphor this week to vent her ire at their larger AI ambitions. Speaking at TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC conference in Washington, DC on Tuesday, Khan said the type of lawsuits the FTC files is more important than the number. “One of the things that’s important to me is to really look at where we’re seeing the most damage,” she explained. “Where are the players that are systematically driving these illegal activities? Being able to go after the ‘mafia bosses’ is going to…
Late Thursday night, the City Council passed a new bill imposing a curfew on certain businesses in Philadelphia and also gave final approval to a budget proposal that Mayor Sherrell Parker signed into law on Friday. The following curfews are in effect in the following locations and at the following times: Midnight to 6am Businesses in the area bounded by Ogontz Avenue between Haines Street and Cheltenham Avenue, and Ogontz Avenue between Haines Street and 66th Street 11pm to 6am Businesses in the area bounded by East Allegheny Avenue, Kensington Avenue, Torresdale Avenue, and Frankford Avenue Businesses around the Olney…
A fourth straight day of rain fell across South Florida on Friday morning, capping a week in which a wet weather pattern caused major traffic disruptions and flooded homes and roads.The threat of heavy rain is expected to gradually subside over the next few days, but forecasters still warned that lingering rain could cause problems, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service extended a flood watch through Saturday night for much of South Florida, including cities such as Miami and Fort Lauderdale.”Excessive runoff may cause flooding in rivers, streams, creeks and other low-lying flood-prone areas,” the weather bureau…
Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday with a month of matches scheduled to determine the European champions. Italy are the reigning champions, but England and France are the favourites to dethrone, with hosts Germany, Spain and Portugal also expected to be favourites in what is expected to be an exciting cup competition.Many of the world’s best talent Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka will all be trying their best to lead the Three Lions to glory, but France’s Kylian Mbappe, Germany’s Florian Wirtz and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo will also likely have something to say about the match. There will…
As the excitement builds for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, basketball fans around the globe are keeping an eye on Team USA’s rosters. Known for its star-studded lineups and storied history in international competition, Team USA’s basketball squads always garner significant attention and speculation. ABOVE VIDEO: Breakdancing set to make its debut at the Paris OlympicsHere’s a comprehensive guide to what we know so far about the Team USA basketball rosters for the upcoming Olympics:MEN’S BASKETBALLLeading the charge for the men’s team is head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr, known for his successful coaching tenure with the Golden State Warriors…
In his first address to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers following the results of the Lok Sabha elections, Union Minister for Jal Shakti Affairs CR Patil thanked them for their hard work. Speaking at an event organised by the party’s urban unit in Surat, he also took responsibility for the loss of votes in one of the state’s Lok Sabha constituencies.The BJP had won all 26 seats in Gujarat in 2014 and 2019 but was unable to achieve a trifecta this time. Geniben Thakor of the Indian National Congress won in Banaskantha. “The BJP in Gujarat has been breaking records…
What’s going on?The Nasdaq hit a new record high for the fifth consecutive year, driven by gains in tech stocks such as Adobe. stockThe index rose 21.32 points, or 0.12 percent, to close at 17,688.88.What does this mean?Adobe shares rose 14.5% after the company raised its full-year earnings forecast. Revenue Amazon.com Inc. posted better-than-expected profits thanks to rising demand for its AI-powered software. Nvidia also rose 1.8%, briefly overtaking Apple to become the world’s second-largest company by market capitalization. But the overall market signals were mixed. The S&P 500 fell slightly, 2.14 points, or 0.04%, snapping its record high streak,…
Enter H-20.Propaganda videos produced by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force over the years have suggested that the Chinese bomber would feature a stealthy flying wing design and low-observable coatings, like the American B-2.The H-20’s specifications are unknown, but the Pentagon’s 2021 annual report to Congress said the aircraft would likely have a range of at least 8,500 kilometers (5,280 miles), a payload of at least 10 tons and the ability to carry conventional and nuclear weapons. It could also be equipped with Chinese hypersonic weapons, the report said.This range would allow for an intercontinental strike radius — for China,…
Enter H-20.Propaganda videos produced by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force over the years have suggested that the Chinese bomber would feature a stealthy flying wing design and low-observable coatings, like the American B-2.The H-20’s specifications are unknown, but the Pentagon’s 2021 annual report to Congress said the aircraft would likely have a range of at least 8,500 kilometers (5,280 miles), a payload of at least 10 tons and the ability to carry conventional and nuclear weapons. It could also be equipped with Chinese hypersonic weapons, the report said.This range would allow for an intercontinental strike radius — for China,…