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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Vacation Mode:Tech or Trust -Securing Your Home While You're Gone

So you're planning a getaway, a chance to relax and recharge. But before you pack your bags, a nagging worry might creep in: is your home safe while you're away? Surprisingly, the first line of defense isn't necessarily a high-tech alarm system, but good old-fashioned discretion. Avoid broadcasting

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Is ActiveX Really Dead? Microsoft Says Goodbye to a Controversial Technology

Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to ActiveX, a technology that's been around since the days of Windows 95. Think of it like that old family recipe that everyone swore by, but secretly everyone agrees is a bit outdated and maybe even a little risky. ActiveX was originally designed to let develo

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Is Bigger Always Better? Progress Software's $875 Million Gamble on ShareFile

Progress Software is on a roll, scooping up yet another company for a hefty sum – $875 million to be exact. This time, the target is ShareFile, a file-sharing company boasting 86,000 customers. The plan? To boost Progress's annual revenue by a cool $240 million. But is this just another acquisitio

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Sep 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Yagi's Wrath: The Devastating Storm That Left 59 Dead and Vietnam Reeling

Typhoon Yagi has left a trail of destruction in its wake, claiming the lives of 59 people and causing widespread devastation in northern Vietnam. The storm's powerful winds and heavy rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods, resulting in 44 deaths. The death toll had initially been reported as

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Sep 09 2024FINANCE

STMicroelectronics: A Semiconductor Giant's Potential Unleashed

Analyst Sebastien Sztabowicz from Kepler Capital recently issued a Buy recommendation on STMicroelectronics NV (0INB), setting an ambitious price target of €47.00 per share - a significant premium over the current trading price of €26.36. But is this recommendation based on solid fundamentals or j

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Hunter Biden's Tax Trial: Extravagance, Addiction, and a Battle Over Evidence

Hunter Biden, the president's son, is facing a tax evasion trial in Los Angeles. He's accused of failing to pay over $1.4 million in taxes while living what prosecutors call an 'extravagant lifestyle'. The indictment details over $7 million in income from foreign business dealings between 2016 an

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Troubling Ties: Is Your Data Safe?

The Justice Department has dropped a bombshell accusation against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance. They claim that these Chinese tech giants have been secretly gathering bulk data on American users based on their views on sensitive topics like abortion, gun control, and religion. This revela

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Troubled Dance: Data, Divisiveness, and Democracy

The Justice Department is throwing shade at TikTok, accusing it of being a bit too cozy with its parent company in Beijing. They say TikTok used an internal system called Lark to share US user data, including views on hot-button issues like abortion and gun control, with ByteDance employees in Chin

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok and the Data Minefield: Is Your Privacy at Risk?

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accusing TikTok of a serious breach: secretly collecting American users' views on hot-button issues like abortion, guns, and religion. This data, the DOJ claims, is then sent back to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, in Beijing. The DOJ claims that TikTok

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Sep 06 2024RELIGION

Olympics Opening Ceremony Sparks Religious Debate:Did Art Cross the Line?

The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, designed to be a unifying celebration, ignited controversy when a segment depicting a Last Supper-inspired scene drew criticism from religious groups. Dancers, drag queens, and a DJ posed in a manner reminiscent of Jesus Christ's final meal with his Apostle

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