Protester Interrupts Microsoft

Microsoft birthday celebration interrupted by employees protesting use of AI by Israeli military

Microsoft's 50th birthday celebration was interrupted by multiple protesters on Friday due the use of the company's AI by the Israeli military.

CNBC - 18h

Pro-Palestinian protester interrupts Microsoft AI CEO during live event

A pro-Palestinian protester interrupted a live presentation by Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, accusing the tech company of selling AI technology to Israel.

NBC News - 18h

ZeniMax workers vote to strike over Microsoft negotiations

ZeniMax Workers United voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike over contract negotiations with parent company Microsoft.

VentureBeat - 3d

Xbox Celebrates Microsoft 50th Anniversary With Nostalgic Themes

Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week on April 4, and Xbox is joining in by offering some free digital downloads including a new dynamic background and profile themes.. The 50th ...

GameSpot - 2d

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says, as shareholder, tariffs are 'not good'

Despite tariff impact, Microsoft's top shareholder said he's a long-term believer in the company, given its opportunity in compute and intelligence.

CNBC - 17h

As Microsoft turns 50, Nadella sees future success built on ability to 'win the new'

Microsoft is in a strong position 50 years into its existence, but regulations and competitive pressures in artificial intelligence challenge future growth.

CNBC - 21h

Microsoft AI chief Suleyman sees advantage in building models ‘3 or 6 months behind’

Training the top models in the world is very expensive and can duplicate previous work, said Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of artificial intelligence at Microsoft.

CNBC - 14h

Grass fires again interrupt Japanese GP practice

Trackside fires continue to be a concern at the Japanese Grand Prix as Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri to a McLaren one-two in final practice.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost

Community pharmacies have delayed protest action after the government agreed a new funding package.

BBC News - 5d

Senegal revises amnesty law that covered deadly protests

Senegal’s parliament has approved revisions to a law passed under the former president that granted amnesty for offences committed during deadly opposition protests in the West African country

ABC News - 2d

Muse cancel Turkish gig after pressure from anti-government protesters

The British rock band scraps a concert after the promoter insulted anti-government protesters.

BBC News - 2d

Thousands protest in Haiti to denounce a surge in gang violence and demand security

Thousands of protesters in Haiti's capital have clashed with police as they denounce a surge in gang violence and demand that the government keep them safe

ABC News - 2d

More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests

Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decade

ABC News - Mar. 28

Zimbabwe police deploy to block protests over extension of president’s rule

Police deployed heavily in Zimbabwe’s capital and other cities on Monday to block protests against plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule.

NBC News - 4d

Protests in Turkey take a new turn with call for a one-day shopping boycott

Protests that erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor have taken a new direction as government opponents called for a one-day shopping boycott

ABC News - 3d

London Police Arrest Gaza Protest Planners at Quaker House

Quakers in Britain said the raid, in which six youth activists unaffiliated with the religious group were arrested, “clearly shows what happens when a society criminalizes protest.”

The New York Times - 5d

Senate Democrat will block Trump’s VA nominees to protest cuts

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) says he will put a hold on President Trump’s nominees to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs to protest cuts at the agency that provides lifelong healthcare ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump, Musk protest organizer praises Booker, knocks Schumer

Ezra Levin, an activist who has organized demonstrations protesting President Trump and his close ally billionaire Elon Musk, praised Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) for breaking the record for the ...

The Hill - 23h

Here's what to know about Saturday's 'Hands Off!' anti-Trump protests

Nationwide protests are set to take place Saturday in opposition to the Trump administration and its allies, with leaders vowing to stand up to push back against the “most brazen power grab in ...

The Hill - 22h

Massive anti-Trump protests expected Saturday in DC and across US

More than 1,000 ‘Hands Off’ protests planned against ‘all-out assault on our government, economy and basic rights’. Left-leaning organizations say that more than 500,000 people are expected to take ...

The Guardian - 5h

Vaccine stocks fall after key FDA official resigns in protest of RFK Jr.

Shares of Moderna, Novavax and other biotech companies fell after FDA official Peter Marks's resignation in protest of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

CNBC - 4d

F1 Japanese GP: Norris leads McLaren 1-2 as grass fires interrupt practice

Lando Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in final practice as grass fires return at the F1 Japanese GP

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Heat-Knicks game is delayed after Tracy Morgan gets sick at Madison Square Garden

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan got sick in the second half of the Heat-Knicks game, interrupting the action at Madison Square Garden

ABC News - Mar. 18

Sen. Cory Booker gives marathon speech on Senate floor to protest Trump administration's actions

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Monday evening took to the Senate floor to speak as long as he is "physically able" in protest of actions taken by President Trump's administration. "I’ve taken the ...

The Hill - 4d

Tim Walz's daughter says she's ditching grad school over lack of support for protesters

The daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced on TikTok she is ditching graduate school due to what she says is a lack of support for the right to protest at higher education ...

The Hill - 3d

What you need to know about Amazon Nova Act: the new AI agent SDK challenging OpenAI, Microsoft, Salesforce

An experimental developer kit for building AI agents that can navigate the web and complete tasks autonomously, powered by Amazon Nova.

VentureBeat - 2d

US authors’ copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft combined in New York with newspaper actions

California cases over AI trainers’ use of work by writers including Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Chabon transferred to consolidate with New York suits from John Grisham and Jonathan Franzen and ...

The Guardian - 1d

Michael Wilbon criticizes ESPN's coverage of Bronny James

Michael Wilbon, the co-host of ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption," doesn't like how his network has covered Lakers rookie Bronny James.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting

Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.

ABC News - 1d

Protests Demanding Restoration of Monarchy in Nepal Turn Deadly

At least two people were killed and dozens injured as followers of the last king demanded the restoration of a monarchy that was dissolved in 2008.

The New York Times - Mar. 28

ICE: University of Minnesota student's visa not revoked for protests

The University of Minnesota international graduate student detained last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had his visa revoked over a drunk driving case, not due to participation ...

The Hill - 4d

Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests

Yahoo News - 4d

Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protests

Yahoo News - 4d

Fencer takes knee in protest against transgender opponent

A women's fencer is disqualified from a competition in the United States after refusing to compete against a transgender opponent.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Zambians protest over heinous child rape reports

Yahoo News - 1d

Protesters in Gaza Call on Hamas to Step Aside

Demanding an end to the war, hundreds pressed the militants to relinquish control of the enclave, a rare demonstration against a group that has suppressed dissent with violence.

The New York Times - 18h