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Nov 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

Texting Gets a Major Upgrade: Google and Samsung Make Messages Better

You know how texting usually feels kind of basic? Well, Google and Samsung are teaming up to change that with Rich Communication Services (RCS). This is like the upgrade texting needed – better quality images and videos, more fun group chats, and cool reactions you can use in messages. Before, this

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Five Accused in Massive Hacking Scheme Targeting Tech and Crypto Giants

Five individuals have been charged by the U. S. government for a multi-year hacking spree that targeted major tech companies and cryptocurrency owners. Ahmed Hossam Eldin Elbadawy (23), Noah Michael Urban (20), Evans Onyeaka Osiebo (20), Joel Martin Evans (25), and Tyler Robert Buchanan (22) are acc

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Nov 21 2024FINANCE

FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Avoids Jail Time, Gets Unsupervised Release

In a surprising turn of events, former FTX executive Gary Wang won't serve any jail time for his role in the crypto exchange's downfall. On Wednesday, a U. S. district judge sentenced him to three years of unsupervised release and time served for four fraud-related counts. The judge, Lewis Kaplan, p

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

How Dallas Politics Shaped Bible Lessons in Texas Schools

In Texas, a close vote to include Bible-infused lessons for elementary students in state schools turned on a twist of timing and politics. This happened in Dallas, where a temporary board member picked by Governor Greg Abbott swung the vote. Usually, the public elects these members, but this person,

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Voting in the 2019 EU Elections: How Our Feelings About the EU Influence Our Choices

The 2019 European Parliament elections were a big deal, and not just because of who got elected. They showed something important about how we feel about the EU and how that affects who we vote for. You see, EU attitudes aren't just one thing – they're complicated and different for each person. And t

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Nov 21 2024LIFESTYLE

Escape to Italy: Homes for $1, Aimed at Americans Tired of Politics

Are you fed up with the political climate in the U. S. ? A small village in Italy called Ollolai has an unusual offer for you. They're selling houses for as little as $1. The idea is to attract Americans and others who want a change of scenery and a more balanced life. This isn't just a giveaway; th

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Comcast Redirects Focus: NBCUniversal Cable Networks to Go Independent

Comcast is planning a big change. They're splitting off many of NBCUniversal's cable TV networks, like USA Network, CNBC, and MSNBC, into their own separate company. This move isn't surprising, as more people are switching from traditional cable to streaming services. Mark Lazarus, the current head

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Believe's Big Move: Partnering with Verve for Representation

Believe Entertainment Group, an award-winning studio based in New York City, has teamed up with Verve for representation. This news comes on the heels of their Grammy nomination for the Peacock documentary, "Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story, " in the Best Film Music category. Believe has an impr

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

TV Boss Wants to Revive Classic Shows

FX Networks chief, John Landgraf, has a message for the entertainment industry after years of big budget productions: traditional TV shows are still a hit with viewers. Despite the industry's shift towards streaming and high-stakes content spending, old-fashioned TV shows like procedural dramas and

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Disney's Imagineers Shine with Three Thea Awards in 2025

Walt Disney Imagineering is celebrating big time with three Thea Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in 2025. The awards recognize their work on Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland, both earning the top spot for Theme Park Land. This is a first f

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