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Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia
An independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentiaABC News - World - Russia -
Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia
An independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentiaABC News - Top stories - Russia -
Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia
An independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentiaABC News - Tech - Russia -
A major headwind for TikTok could be the ultimate tailwind for Meta's Facebook and Instagram
A TikTok ban in the U.S. would be the latest reason to stay invested in Club holding Meta Platforms after a year-and-half of strong stock gains.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
Meta's newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users
Generative AI is advancing so quickly that the latest chatbots available today could be out of date tomorrowABC News - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Meta Platforms gets billions from China without headaches many U.S. companies face there
Meta Platforms has benefited from an influx of spending from Chinese advertisers. Its earnings report Wednesday will provide a fresh look at the tailwind.CNBC - Business - China -
I’ve $5.2 million in the stock market and I’m in my 40s. How much can I afford to spend so I can enjoy the rest of my life?
“I didn’t intend to retire under 50, but it sort of worked out.”MarketWatch - Business -
Biden marks Earth Day by going after GOP, announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
President Joe Biden has marked Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants to provide residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communitiesABC News - Tech - Joe Biden -
Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
President Joe Biden has marked Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants to provide residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communitiesABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden Marks Earth Day by Announcing $7 Billion in Federal Solar Power Grants
The Environmental Protection Agency will distribute funds to 60 residential projects serving low- and middle-income communities nationwide.Inc. - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Quanex to buy U.K. rival Tyman in $1.1 billion takeover that would yank company off London Stock Exchange
The $1.1 billion takeover would see the FTSE 250 company taken off the London Stock Exchange following a series of exits in recent monthsMarketWatch - Business - United Kingdom -
Donald Trump set to receive $1.25 billion worth of Trump Media stock in DJT earnout bonus
Former President Donald Trump is poised to receive an additional 36 million shares of Trump Media Tuesday — an “earnout” bonus worth more than $1.25 billion, at Monday’s price.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Donald Trump set to receive $1.25 billion worth of Trump Media stock in DJT earnout bonus
Former President Donald Trump is already the majority shareholder in Trump Media, which trades under the ticker DJT.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
In defense of helicopter parents
I loathe the term 'helicopter parent,' writes columnist Mary McNamara. But amid a teen mental health crisis and other pressures, don't blame us for being anxious.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Schools Want to Ban Phones. Parents Say No.
Students use phones to cyberbully, record fights and more. Teachers and administrators seeking a fix face an unlikely opponent.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Thames Water makes bid to lift bills by up to 44%
The troubled water firm pledges to invest more in the environment ahead of a key meeting with Ofwat.BBC News - Top stories -
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated for Parents on Medicaid
Among those with substance use disorders who have been referred to child welfare, less than half received medication or counseling.The New York Times - Health -
Huw Edwards, a Top BBC Anchor, Resigns After 40 Years
Mr. Edwards had been off the air since July, when he was accused of paying for sexually explicit images, and he cited medical reasons for his decision to quit.The New York Times - World -
FTC sues to block Coach parent Tapestry's acquisition of Capri Holdings
The FTC argued the combination of Tapesty and Capri would hurt consumers and workers.CNBC - Business -
How much Americans in their 40s have in their 401(k)s—and how to boost it
Although many Americans in their 40s are getting closer to retirement age, they don't have much saved. Here's how to get on track.CNBC - Business -
Meta challenges transformer architecture with Megalodon LLM
Megalodon also uses “chunk-wise attention,” which divides the input sequence into fixed-size blocks to reduce the complexity of the model from quadratic to linear.VentureBeat - Tech - Meta -
Bulls reportedly offered DeMar DeRozan 2-year deal worth $40 million per season
The Chicago Bulls reportedly offered DeMar DeRozan a two-year contract that could be worth up to $40 million per season. DeRozan is set to become an unrestricted free agent.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
After 40 nights of U2 at the Sphere, Phish's Trey Anastasio talks about taking over
Phish has been performing to thousands of dedicated fans for decades and prides itself on never playing the same show twiceABC News - Tech -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
Health, caregiving and estate planning: how to talk about tough topics with aging parents
What adult children should talk about in a family meeting with aging parentsMarketWatch - Business -
People who do these jobs are 40% less likely to end up with cognitive impairment after 70
A new study on the risks of cognitive decline looked at 7,000 people in 305 occupations.MarketWatch - Business -
Patrick Warburton's Parents Hate Family Guy, Mom Tried To Get Show Canceled
Patrick Warburton has voiced Joe on Family Guy for decades, and now he's revealed that his family does not like the show, and his mom even tried to get it canceled.. At PaleyFest recently for the show's 25th anniversary celebration, Warburton ...GameSpot - Tech -
Receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card when you sign up for a new membership with this exclusive promo code
Receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card when you join as a new member at Costco.com when entering PARA24 at checkout.CBS News - Top stories -
Meta Releases Latest AI Model, Seeking to Build Out Rival to ChatGPT
The social-media company is unveiling Llama 3, a follow-up to its large language model that will be available to the public.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Llama 3 launches alongside new stand-alone Meta AI chatbot
The company says it will publish a detailed paper on Llama 3's training process once it completes the 400B version.VentureBeat - Tech -
Elon Musk’s ‘not bad’ review thrusts Meta’s Llama 3 AI into spotlight
Meta's open-source AI model, Llama 3, earns praise from Elon Musk and experts, signaling a shift in the tech landscape. Learn how this powerful tool is heating up the AI rivalry and shaping the future of social media.VentureBeat - Tech -
Meta Is Already Training a More Powerful Successor to Llama 3
The open source Llama 3 AI model released by Meta today is just the start, according to the company’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun. He said a new, much larger version is in the works.Wired - Tech -
Meta's AI Push Needs to Efficiently Deliver a Lot More Ad Growth
The Facebook parent’s valuation has surged, creating new pressure to keep growth up and costs down.The Wall Street Journal - World -
She Painted a Few Champagne Bottles. Then Came Meta’s Customer Support Hell
A fashion influencer’s struggles to unblock her Instagram account highlight a long-standing problem with Meta’s lackluster customer service. Users and regulators say the company must step up.Wired - Tech -
Meta’s Horizon OS will power VR hardware from Asus, Lenovo, Microsoft
The move to broaden the number of devices offering the software makes a lot of sense — if Meta is intent on making it successful .VentureBeat - Tech - Microsoft -
Meta opens Horizon OS to third party headsets, shifting XR strategy
Meta has announced plans to open up its Meta Horizon OS ecosystem for third party mixed reality device developers.VentureBeat - Tech - Meta -
Meta faces ‘extraordinarily high expectations.’ Can earnings clear the bar?
Things are going swimmingly for Facebook’s parent company as it prepares to report first-quarter results on WednesdayMarketWatch - Business -
Meta is putting AI front and center in its apps, and some users are annoyed
Meta’s artificial intelligence-powered assistant is suddenly everywhere in its flagship apps, and some users are not thrilled.NBC News - Top stories -
Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Contest
Read about our columnists’ favorite and least-favorite stocks and see how they have performed.The Wall Street Journal - World