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Microsoft announces Skype will close in May
The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.BBC News - 4d -
Microsoft shutting down Skype in May
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Skype’s Final Call Set for May as Microsoft Prioritizes Teams
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BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt attends the launch event for F1's 75th anniversary season at the O2 Arena in London.BBC News - 6d -
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The march to May is on! What to watch in NLL Week 14 and beyond
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Texas May Rename the New York Strip
The Texas strip? That state’s lieutenant governor wants to rebrand the cut, but New Yorkers aren’t biting.The New York Times - 15h -
New Wonder Woman Game Canceled, Multiple Studios Closed
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis 'making good progress,' will miss another 2 weeks with left adductor strain
Davis suffered the injury in his Mavericks debut on Feb. 8.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
A dear friend, 91, wants to add me to the deed of his house. His daughter died and he’s not close to his son. Is that a good idea?
“What is the best way to add my name, so there are no issues upon his death?”MarketWatch - 1d -
Ranking all 14 new NWSL team jerseys: The good, bad and ugly
A new NWSL season means one thing: New kits! Here are all 14 new jerseys for 2025, ranked from ugly to awesome.ESPN - 5d -
Why Nvidia earnings report is good news for its Big Tech rivals
AI and chip market is expanding, giving others a chance to share the wealth.MarketWatch - 4d -
Nvidia’s stock is doing things not seen in nearly a decade — and that’s good news
A Bernstein analyst looks at several valuation metrics that are near 10-year lows and deemed Nvidia’s stock “increasingly attractive.”MarketWatch - 4h -
Europe’s New Reality: Trump May Not Quit NATO, but He’s Already Undercutting It
European officials knew the president’s win would threaten the fundamental precepts of the post-World War II order. But the speed at which it is unraveling has created a crisis of enormous ...The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Katamari Damacy Creator's New Game To A T Launches In May
Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi has announced that his new game, To a T, launches on May 28 for PC, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. It's also going to be included on Xbox Game Pass on ...GameSpot - Feb. 24 -
How Nvidia's earnings news may impact your retirement fund
AI chip designer Nvidia's latest earnings announcement smashed expectations and it may reflect on your 401(k) retirement plans. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 5d -
Metroid Dread Dev's New Game Is Blades Of Fire, Releases In May
It's been a long time since MercurySteam released an original game, but the studio behind Metroid: Samus Returns and Metroid Dread has finally revealed a first look at its upcoming dark fantasy ...GameSpot - 4d -
A new lunar lander is set to launch to the moon's south pole this week
A robotic moon lander is about to launch on a SpaceX rocket. It's the second lunar mission for a private company that last year became the first to successfully land on the moon’s surface.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
New Bloom Fest Act “Excited” To Do Their First Shoey In Australia This Week
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Musk: Federal workers who gave 'good responses' to new policy deserve promotion consideration
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he’s encouraged by the “good responses” he’s received so far to an email asking federal employees to detail their recent work efforts and suggested the employees who ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Welcome back Billy McFarland and a new Fyre festival. Shows you can’t keep a good fantasist down
Fresh out of jail, does it matter that his 2017 festival was one of the biggest social-media-driven deceptions of our time? Not a bit. “Since 2016, Fyre has been the most talked about festival in ...The Guardian - 5d -
This Mardi Gras gumbo comes from a new cookbook linking healthy eating to good sleep
A book called “Eat Better, Sleep Better" includes a nutrient-rich, vegetable-forward recipe for Mardi Gras gumboABC News - 3d -
WATCH: Hollywood gears up for its biggest night
Jaclyn Lee and Kelley Carter bring ABC News Live backstage on the red carpet ahead of Sunday night’s Academy Awards.ABC News - 2d -
After near-death experience, Dustin May thrilled to be pitching: 'Like a new beginning'
Dustin May makes his first start in a big league environment since 2023 for the Dodgers, and he is thrilled to be back on the mound.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi may already be eyeing a new house in the U.K.
The couple have only been living in the U.K. for a few months, but new reports suggest that there are issues with the $18 million farmhouse they initially moved into.MarketWatch - 6d -
Extreme Heat May Cause Older People to Age Faster, New Study Finds
A first-of-its-kind analysis found that people living in hotter areas experienced more molecular changes than those in cooler places.The New York Times - 5d -
The Luka Doncic rumor mill: Mavericks may be motivated to smear new Laker with beer, hookah jabs
There has been a lot of talk about Luka Doncic's beer-drinking and hookah-smoking past with the Mavericks, but the soon-to-be 26-year-old has played well with the Lakers.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What else can Canada and Mexico do to avoid Trump’s tariffs? America’s neighbors may slap new tariffs on China.
As traders worldwide wait to see if U.S. President Donald Trump once again holds off on putting new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the head of the U.S. Treasury Department has highlighted one ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Hot Ones host on Louis Theroux podcast and big Pokémon news: What to stream this week
This week also sees the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, Pamela Anderson's new film, and Lisa's debut album.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
New Super Mario Movie Limited Edition Steelbook Drops To $28 Ahead Of Next Week's Release
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Limited Edition Steelbook - Walmart Exclusive (4K Blu-ray) $28 (was $35) | ...GameSpot - 6d -
Sex 20 times a week? New study identifies four types of romantic lover
Australian research is ‘first to empirically show that we don’t all love the same’, lead author says. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New research has ...The Guardian - 3d -
Microsoft to shut down video-calling pioneer Skype
Tech giant to retire service it acquired for $8.5bn after being overtaken by upstarts such as WhatsApp, Telegram and ZoomFinancial Times - 4d -
PSG thrash Lille as they gear up for Champions League battle of the titans
The two French clubs still in the Champions League met in Paris at the weekend. It went a lot better for PSG than Lille. By Get French Football News . Football fans will associate André ...The Guardian - 6h -
Rules for Staying Close to Exes
Never talk about sex. Especially the sex you had with each other.The New York Times - 4d -
Skype, Once Touted For Xbox, Gets Snapped Out Of Existence
Over a decade ago, Skype was one of the big features that Microsoft boasted about for Xbox One--which the company coined the "all in one experience." Today, Microsoft has announced plans to shut ...GameSpot - 4d -
Microsoft is shutting down Skype after over two decades
Internet calling service that disrupted landline industry to close in May as tech giant says it will focus on Teams. Skype will ring for the last time on 5 May as owner Microsoft retires the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.CBS News - 3d -
After 21 Years, Microsoft Is Shutting Down Skype. It’s Truly the End of an Era
Skype never really made sense in a world where Microsoft wants everyone to use Teams.Inc. - 3d
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