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Why a Former White House Cyber Director Called Microsoft a National Security Risk
Amid cyber risk criticisms,Microsoft's ad-placement efforts are frustrating "regular" Windows users. Both stories have lessons in how not to annoy your customers.Inc. - Business -
Call Of Duty Now Lets You Play As A Dinosaur In MW3 And Warzone
You can now play as a dinosaur operator in Call of Duty, with the new CODasaurus Ultra skin in Modern Warfare 3, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile.While a dino soldier might sound outlandish, the CODasaurus operator joins Call of Duty's growing list of ...GameSpot - Tech -
Blackstone’s $1.5 billion bid for Hipgnosis threatens to spark takeover battle
Hipgnosis said it is now minded to support Blackstone’s offer that saw it outbid a £1.1 billion offer submitted by Concord and its private-equity backer ApolloMarketWatch - Business -
Why Narendra Modi Called India’s Muslims ‘Infiltrators’
The brazenness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vilification of India’s largest minority group made clear he sees few checks at home or abroad on his power.The New York Times - World - India -
Why Narendra Modi Called India’s Muslims ‘Infiltrators’
The brazenness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vilification of India’s largest minority group made clear he sees few checks at home or abroad on his power.The New York Times - Top stories - India -
Hipgnosis said it received a $1.50 billion approach from Blackstone that the song-catalog fund would be prepared to recommend to shareholders if a formal takeover bid were made.
Hipgnosis said it received a $1.50 billion approach from Blackstone that the song-catalog fund would be prepared to recommend to shareholders if a formal takeover bid were made.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reed Hastings shares the 3-word tactic that helped make Netflix a $240 billion company—it's called 'farming for dissent'
Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings says a good leader seeks out critical feedback whenever possible. Here's his three-word strategy for doing it.CNBC - Business -
Here's why FEMA has spent about $4 billion to help destroy flood-prone homes
Floodplain buyouts allow homeowners to move out of harm's way and help the community create open space that can collect flood waters to protect other homes.CNBC - Business -
LIVE Transfer Talk: De Jong to Bayern could hinge on salary
Bayern Munich could get Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona if they can agree on his salary demands. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.ESPN - Sports -
Norway's King Harald to scale back official duties
The 88-year-old has battled health issues and will make a "permanent reduction" to his public engagements.BBC News - Top stories -
Dolphins star Tyreek Hill reveals why he got called out by his own head coach after playoff loss to Chiefs
'Man, we pay you all this money for what?'CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Frederick Celani, Who Made a Career as a Con Man, Dies at 75
His serial frauds included a waterfront development in Buffalo, a civil rights law firm in California and a package delivery company in Springfield, Ill.The New York Times - Business -
Prince William returns to public duty as Kate continues cancer treatment
William, the Prince of Wales, spent weeks out of public view to be there for Kate as she undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.CBS News - Entertainment - United Kingdom -
Off duty PCs catch suspected thief while on stag do
The Met officers say they gave chase after a man tried to steal items from a restaurant in Barcelona.BBC News - Top stories -
Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.The New York Times - Tech - Microsoft -
Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.The New York Times - Top stories - Microsoft -
Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.The New York Times - Business - Microsoft -
RFK Jr.'s blockchain budget
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story RFK Jr. wants a ‘budget on blockchain’ Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants to put the “budget on ...The Hill - Politics -
College basketball transfer portal 2024: Ranking top 75 players as Jeremy Roach commits to Baylor
Here are the best transfers in the portal so far during college basketball's 2024 offseasonCBS Sports - Sports - College Basketball -
College basketball transfer portal 2024: Ranking top 75 players as Tyrese Hunter commits to Memphis
Here are the best transfers in the portal so far during college basketball's 2024 offseasonCBS Sports - Sports -
Blackstone bid for Hipgnosis receives backing from board
Effort to trump offer by Concord Chorus could trigger battle for music rights investorFinancial Times - Business -
Sony in talks to team with Apollo to bid for Paramount
While the talks are preliminary, the two sides have been hashing out the contours of a deal that would have the Culver City-based Sony film and television studio take the lead in the partnership.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount
The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger negotiations with Skydance.The New York Times - Business -
A Sony Bid for Paramount Would Be a Win-Win
Any deal involving a takeover by the Japanese giant still faces thorny obstacles, antitrust regulators and boardroom drama among them.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
2024’s remarkably, stubbornly stable race — for now
The Biden-Trump contest has been remarkably stable — and remarkably competitive — with what movement there's been coming within the margin of error.NBC News - Top stories -
2024’s remarkably, stubbornly stable race — for now
The Biden-Trump contest has been remarkably stable — and remarkably competitive — with what movement there's been coming within the margin of error.NBC News - Politics -
Lee's single in eighth ends no-hit bid for Phillies' Wheeler
Rookie Korey Lee singled with one out in the eighth inning off Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler to break up Wheeler’s no-hit bid against the Chicago White SoxABC News - Sports -
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 -
JD Sports to deepen US reach with $1bn bid for Hibbett
Aggressive acquisitions have pushed sportswear chain into more than 30 countriesFinancial Times - Business -
How Sunak’s Rwanda gamble fits into his election bid
Some Tory insiders favour going to the country early, fearing party disunity could worsen after May pollsFinancial Times - Business -
How Sunak’s Rwanda gamble fits into his election bid
Some Tory insiders favour going to the country early, fearing party disunity could worsen after May pollsFinancial Times - World -
RFK Jr.'s quest to get on the presidential ballot in all 50 states
RFK Jr. denies he's a spoiler who won't be on the ballot in enough states to reach the 270 electoral votes needed to win. He's on the ballot in two states.CBS News - Politics -
RFK Jr.’s Very Online, Conspiracy-Filled Campaign
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched his campaign one year ago this week.Wired - Tech -
Jabil Places CEO Kenneth S. Wilson on Paid Leave Pending Investigation
The electronics contract manufacturer said the conduct in question doesn’t relate to or affect the its financial statements. The company named CFO Michael Dastoor as interim CEO.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
U.S. Stocks Rise As Tech Leads Rebound
Technology shares drove broad gains to kick off a busy week of earnings and economic data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Here are the S&P 500 levels to watch if the pullback continues
The S&P 500 may not be over, say these strategistsMarketWatch - Business -
S&P 500 Futures Rise; Spotify and GM Rally After Earnings
Stock futures tied to the Dow industrials, S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 looked set to hold onto Monday’s gains amid a flurry of earnings.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained
The plan has been in the works for years, but the passage of a contentious bill by Britain’s Parliament puts the country closer to sending asylum seekers to the African nation.The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
GTC 2024: Highlights from our exclusive interviews with Microsoft, Dell, Deloitte and others
VentureBeat was there to cover GTC in full force, with backstage access to some of the key companies and industry leaders at the event.VentureBeat - Tech