In a landmark case, Meta (formerly Facebook) has agreed to pay a record-breaking $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas over the unauthorized use of biometric data by its users. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brought the lawsuit against Meta, accusing the tech giant of capturing and utilizing the biometric
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Microsoft is set to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, with analysts predicting earnings per share of $2.93 and revenue of $64.39 billion. The company is anticipated to demonstrate a revenue growth of approximately 15%, following a 17% expansion in the prior quarter. This growth comes in the wake of Google parent Alphabet reporting a slowdown
Channing Tatum recently took to Instagram to express his gratitude towards Ryan Reynolds for helping him save his dream of portraying the Marvel character Gambit. Tatum shared an emotional message where he mentioned feeling like he had lost the opportunity to play Gambit forever, but Reynolds fought for him and the character. Initially, Tatum was
The United Arab Emirates is positioned to maintain its reign as the top wealth destination globally for the third consecutive year, as per the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is anticipated to witness a decline of 17% in its millionaire population by 2028, based on projections from Swiss bank UBS. The
Spirit Airlines, known for its no-frills budget air travel experience, is shaking things up with a new plan to offer packages for its highest-priced tickets. These packages will include perks that were previously offered as a la carte options, in a bid to boost revenue. The move comes as the airline faces challenges such as
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s administration has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a groundbreaking proposal aimed at hospitals in the state. The proposal offers hospitals a financial incentive to eliminate patients’ medical debt and implement policies to prevent future liabilities. This initiative, described as a first-of-its-kind in the
The harrowing events that unfolded in Southport on Monday have left many individuals traumatized and heartbroken, but one man’s actions have stood out in the face of the tragedy. Joel Verite, a former rugby league player and window cleaner, found himself at the center of a horrific scene where innocent children were attacked in a
Engaging in extreme exercise, such as running 10 hours a week for over 120 km, may seem like an excessive and potentially harmful activity for the body. However, a recent study has challenged this notion, suggesting that professional athletes who push their bodies to the limit could actually be adding years to their lives. The
Meta recently unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, SAM 2, which is designed to tackle complex computer vision tasks. This new model builds upon the success of its predecessor, offering enhanced capabilities that cater to segment identification and tracking in videos. SAM 2 boasts the ability to perform object segmentation in both images and videos,
The Atlanta Braves made a significant move by acquiring outfielder Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson from the San Francisco Giants. This trade involved the Braves sending left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek and minor league third baseman Sabin Ceballos to San Francisco. The Giants, who have been playing exceptional baseball, decided to make this trade,