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Isabella Walker

2728 Posts
Jun
27
2024
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By Isabella Walker
The Emerald Ash Borer pitches against ash bats in Major League Baseball

The Emerald Ash Borer pitches against ash bats in Major League Baseball

Politics
More news - Latest news Imagine a baseball season without the iconic crack of an ash bat. This could become a reality thanks to the emerald ash borer, a tiny beetle that causes massive destruction of ash trees across North America. For decades, ash has reigned supreme in baseball bats. From legendary players like Babe Ruth to modern sluggers like Mark McGwire, ash has been the go-to material for its feel and performance. Companies like Hillerich & Bradsby, makers of the Louisville Slugger, produced hundreds of thousands of ash bats each year. However, the emerald ash borer has changed the…
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Jun
27
2024
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By Isabella Walker
AI-Powered Phones and Computers: A Convenience Boon, But a Privacy Challenge?

AI-Powered Phones and Computers: A Convenience Boon, But a Privacy Challenge?

Science and Technology
Related media - Latest news Tech giants such as Apple, Google and Microsoft are racing to develop smartphones and computers powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These devices promise to make our lives easier by automating tasks like editing photos or scheduling meetings. But there's a problem: they require a lot of data from us. More data, more convenience, less privacy? These new AI capabilities come at the cost of increased data collection. The companies envision Windows PCs taking screenshots every few seconds, iPhones merging data from various apps, and Android phones analyzing calls in real time to detect scams. This…
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Jun
26
2024
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By Isabella Walker
EU targets Microsoft Teams bundling, saying it stifles competition

EU targets Microsoft Teams bundling, saying it stifles competition

Investments and Business
More news - News 24 hours The European Union (EU) is accusing Microsoft of foul play after regulators accused the tech giant of unfairly bundling its popular video conferencing software Teams with its Office suite. The practice, the EU says, gives Teams an unfair advantage over competitors like Zoom and Slack. The issue centers on how Microsoft packages Teams within its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions, which include programs like Word, Excel, and Outlook. Regulators believe this bundling essentially forces companies to adopt Teams if they want Microsoft's other widely used programs. This, they argue, harms competition by limiting…
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Jun
26
2024
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By Isabella Walker
Julian Assange nears freedom after pleading guilty in leaked documents case

Julian Assange nears freedom after pleading guilty in leaked documents case

Politics
More news - Recent news Ending a years-long legal saga, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to return to Australia after pleading guilty to a single charge relating to the publication of classified US documents. The 52-year-old Australian citizen avoided a lengthy prison sentence by admitting his guilt at a remote court hearing in a US territory in the Pacific. This settlement marks a significant development in a case that has become a battleground for press freedom and national security concerns. From famous whistleblower to legal standoff Assange rose to prominence in the 2010s when WikiLeaks published a series of…
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