The Obscure Google Deal That Defines America’s Broken Privacy Protections

The Obscure Google Deal That Defines America’s Broken Privacy Protections

Joseph Jerome, who left privacy advocacy to work on Meta’s augmented reality data policies for two years before being laid off in May, says he grew to appreciate how consent decrees force companies to work on privacy. They add “checks and balances,” he says. But without clear privacy protection rules from lawmakers that bind every … Read more

Pro pickleball players form collective amid pay cuts, merger

Pro pickleball players form collective amid pay cuts, merger

Major League Pickleball finals at Pickle & Chill on October 16, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Emilee Chinn | Getty Images Dozens of professional pickleball players have formed a collective to voice their concerns about recent pay cuts and the future of the sport. In a letter obtained by CNBC, the collective shared their dissatisfaction with … Read more

7 Ways To Make Holiday Travel Just A Tiny Bit Less Stressful This Year

7 Ways To Make Holiday Travel Just A Tiny Bit Less Stressful This Year

The holidays are right around the corner, and you may be making plans for travel this season. With unexpected flight delays, viral infections lurking around, and other disruptions to your itinerary, traveling during one of the busiest times of the year can be stressful. Understand that it’s completely normal to feel anxious and overwhelmed during … Read more

Better Business Bureau investigates Austin bridal shop, brides left without dresses

Better Business Bureau investigates Austin bridal shop, brides left without dresses

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Better Business Bureau said its investigating a bridal shop in Austin. It’s after customers said the shop wouldn’t respond to text or calls about their orders and unexpectedly closed. The situation left brides without their wedding dress. IDF killing hostages was ‘worst scenario’: Netanyahu spokeswoman ‘It’s a lot of money’ Lisa … Read more

‘You know it when you see it’: Accidentally Wes Anderson exhibition opens in London | Photography

‘You know it when you see it’: Accidentally Wes Anderson exhibition opens in London | Photography

Think of a Wes Anderson film and the muted greys and browns of a rain-soaked day in London are not the first things that spring to mind. But the UK capital is about to host the first European exhibition of photographs inspired by the vibrant aesthetic of the American film director. Accidentally Wes Anderson: The … Read more

Which jobs will AI replace? Where you live could determine the answer

Which jobs will AI replace? Where you live could determine the answer

This article first appeared in The Conversation. Artificial intelligence is changing the world – and one of the main areas it will affect in the short-to-medium term is the workforce. AI algorithms imitate real-world systems. The more repetitive a system is, the easier it is for AI to replace it. That’s why jobs in customer … Read more

gold: Commodity Talk: Expect MCX gold to give 10–11% returns in 2024: Naveen Mathur

gold: Commodity Talk: Expect MCX gold to give 10–11% returns in 2024: Naveen Mathur

MCX Gold will likely witness new all-time highs, delivering 10–11% returns in 2024, Naveen Mathur, Director – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers tell ETMarkets as he recommends staggered buying in yellow metal futures on dips of 6–7% from the current levels. What is your assessment of gold’s performance this year and … Read more

Signs are pointing to a banner travel year in 2024

Signs are pointing to a banner travel year in 2024

American Airlines planes are seen at gates at LaGuardia Airport ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, in New York City, U.S., November 21, 2023.  Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Airlines expect record traveler numbers and revenues in 2024 but will continue to be constrained by the high cost of capital and limited capacity, the International Air Transport … Read more