Amazon is making significant changes to its data collection policy for Echo users, starting March 28. The company will begin sending all voice recordings to the cloud, ending a feature that allowed users to keep their information local. The change affects Alexa’s “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” feature and users who have enabled the “Don’t … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s decision to fire Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet security service, has raised concerns about his leadership and the country’s security situation. The move is not unprecedented, as the law allows for the premature termination of the chief’s five-year tenure. Netanyahu cited “ongoing distrust” between him and Bar … Read more
International students in Germany are feeling uneasy following the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)’s rise to second place in the recent federal elections. The anti-immigration and anti-Islam party is unlikely to form part of the next government, but its significant influence cannot be ignored. The AfD’s rhetoric has created a sense of unease among international … Read more
Revenge is a popular theme among players at the BNP Paribas Open, where losing players are motivated by a desire to right past wrongs. Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka got their revenge against Qinwen Zheng and Madison Keys, respectively, who had defeated them in the Olympics and Australian Open. Seventeen-year-old prodigy Mirra Andreeva is now … Read more
A rare solar eclipse will be visible in North America on March 29, offering a spectacular skywatching event. The partial eclipse will take place between 4:50 a.m. and 8:43 a.m. ET, with the best views in northern Quebec, where up to 93.1% of the sun will be obscured by the moon. The eclipse will also … Read more
Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows game is set to release in just a few days, but the company’s excitement is overshadowed by an online harassment campaign targeting the game and its developers. The campaign, which has been fueled by “anti-woke” sentiment, has led to Ubisoft advising employees not to post about the game on social … Read more
Colon cancer affects a significant number of people, with one in 24 men and one in 26 women expected to face the reality of this disease. According to Dr. Juliet Ray, a colorectal surgeon at HCA Florida JFK Hospital, 20% of new colon cancer cases are diagnosed in patients under 54. To raise awareness and … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is finally opening its newest theme park, Epic Universe, on May 22. The resort announced plans to add a fourth park in August 2019, and now guests can get an official look inside. Epic Universe will transport visitors into five fascinating worlds, including Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance that eases the process of general solicitation for private equity and venture capital firms. This change aims to reduce complexity and costs associated with investor verification. In 2012, the Obama administration introduced the JOBS Act, which aimed to promote crowdfunding through general solicitation. However, the … Read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has broken with convention, calling market corrections “healthy” and an antidote to euphoric market action. This sentiment is not entirely unfounded, as history shows that such corrections are common and often followed by a strong rebound. In recent decades, S&P 500 corrections – defined as a 10% decline from its recent … Read more