Easing Deluge Brings Relief for Rain-Soaked Townsthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] A lingering low-pressure trough has brought showers and thunderstorms to eastern and southern areas. An almost week-long deluge of floods and thunderstorms is finally set to ease after communities in Australia’s eastern states were battered by heavy rain and winds. Heavy rain pelted parts of Sydney, including hail in Parramatta and Eastwood, sparking 200 … Read more

Behind the Scenes of the Most Spectacular Show On TV

[ad_1] Together, he and Esocoff were engaged in a collaboration that invites superlatives and mixed metaphors. When Dick Ebersol first saw Gaudelli and Esocoff at work in a production truck, he said: “This is like watching the frickin’ ballet.” Hyland and Esocoff choose football analogies: They liken their roles to those of a coach who … Read more

TikTok launches dedicated account tags for artists and new promotional tools

[ad_1] TikTok announced today the “Artist Account” or “shop window” for followers to see musicians’ songs, learn about upcoming releases and get an inside look into their creative process. The video-sharing app is launching a suite of new tools to enable artists to further promote their music and increase discoverability, such as a new artist … Read more

COP28 Advisory Board Member Resigns Over Reports UAE Used Climate Talks To Push Fossil Fuelsthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Topline The Marshall Islands’ representative to COP28’s advisory board resigned in protest over reports that the UAE—which is hosting this year’s climate conference—used the talks to pursue oil and natural gas deals. Sultan Al Jaber, president of this year’s climate summit in the UAE, allegedly used the talks to … [+] pursue fossil fuel … Read more

WGA has an AI deal. Actors could have a harder time

[ad_1] After nearly five months on strike, the Writers Guild of America has finally reached a tentative deal with Hollywood’s major studios. Among the key points? Limits on the use of artificial intelligence. The nascent technology proved a sticking point between the two sides. In fact, AI was the last topic on which they came … Read more

Tablo 4th gen review: making free TV as easy as can be

[ad_1] Tablo OTA tuner/DVR MSRP $99.00 “The latest Tablo box is the best choice for watching free, over-the-air TV.” Pros Slimmer than previous models No extra subscription costs Easy setup Wired or wireless 12GB of storage included Cons Not available on Apple TV, smart TVs Streaming is the undisputed future of video. Full stop. But … Read more

What’s the Average Return on an All-Bond Portfolio Right Now?

[ad_1] Like all markets, bonds fluctuate. Your returns will be based on what you hold, when you buy it, tax treatment and other factors. While many choose to diversify their portfolios across stocks, bonds and other assets, an all-bond portfolio may allow for more predictability and income generation. You can also diversify an all-bond portfolio with … Read more

CGI and Google Cloud join forces to support United Nations in climate change fight

[ad_1] IT consultancy CGI is collaborating with Google Cloud to co-develop a platform for the United Nations that will help countries tackle a range of climate change-related sustainability challenges. The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), which is the UN agency concerned with sustainably supporting countries through economic and industrial development issues, said the data-driven … Read more

Too Many Americans Are Making This Retirement Mistakethedigitalchaps

[ad_1] SmartAsset: Alarming number of working Americans cash out retirement accounts when changing jobs The very essence of a retirement nest egg lies in the concept of patient growth and compounding of investments over time. Its purpose is to offer a bountiful reserve of funds when one bids farewell to the workforce, ensuring a comfortable … Read more

Terrible PS5 mistakes you must never make and the first is physically dangerous – especially if you have a TV cabinet

[ad_1] BEWARE three common PS5 mistakes that could waste your time, start fires, and use up valuable storage. There’s no end to potential PlayStation gaffes that you might make – but some are more serious than others. 1 Get the most out of your PS5 by avoiding three common mistakesCredit: Getty We reveal three gaming … Read more

Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’thedigitalchaps

[ad_1] The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Department of Education (ED) website this week. The ED has partnered with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to … Read more

China suffers ‘walking pneumonia’ outbreak – as many other countries see spike in infections | Science & Tech News

[ad_1] A respiratory infection that starts in China, then spreads in Europe and leads to a surge in hospital admissions. Sounds familiar? But it’s not COVID this time. It’s a bacterium called mycoplasma pneumoniae that’s behind many of the cases. And it’s children who are particularly affected. So what’s going on? The bug usually causes … Read more

Get PAID $300 to switch to Dish Satellite TV

[ad_1] Dish Here’s an unusual, one-time side gig that pays up to $300. It’s called switching to Dish. While Dish will give anybody a $100 prepaid card to make the switch, they’ll pay $300 if you switch from DirecTV. It’s an odd bargain, sure, and quite the nasty attack, but they have four reasons — … Read more

Speaker Mike Johnson says he thinks he has the votes to authorize Biden impeachment inquirythedigitalchaps

[ad_1] On Friday, Republicans leaving a closed-door conference meeting indicated that the House could vote to formally authorize their impeachment inquiry into the president as early as next week. “That’s the plan,” Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., told reporters. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., who has been accusing the Biden family of engaging in … Read more

4 Ways To Avoid Fake Shipping Fee Swindles

[ad_1] (Photo by BAY ISMOYO/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images I must get at least one email a week saying that I have a delivery item that is waiting for me at the Post Office or some warehouse. I never click on the link, which will grab my financial information and charge me … Read more

Security Think Tank: Four steps to secure remote workers

[ad_1] In a post-Covid world all organisations have had to adapt to new ways of working. The transition to remote working was fast paced, reactive and not secure by design. As a result, it has required continual development to support the evolving environment. Flexible and hybrid working continues to present new risks to organisations … Read more

Walmart Stops Ads on X, Joining the Advertising Exitthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Updated Dec. 2, 2023 12:03 pm ET Walmart said it had stopped advertising on Elon Musk’s X, joining the parade of major marketers that have left the social-media platform in recent weeks. The retail behemoth said the halt—in the middle of its critical holiday shopping season—wasn’t because of a change in its advertising policies, … Read more

Desperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care

[ad_1] It’s a good day when Frank Lee, a retired chef, can slip out to the hardware store, fairly confident that his wife, Robin, is in the hands of reliable help. He spends nearly every hour of every day anxiously overseeing her care at their home on the Isle of Palms, a barrier island near … Read more

Police charge director of Miss Nicaragua pageant with running ‘beauty queen coup’ plotthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Nicaraguan police said Friday they want to arrest the director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant, accusing her of intentionally rigging contests so that anti-government beauty queens would win the pageants as part of a plot to overthrow the government. The charges against pageant director Karen Celebertti would not be out of place in a … Read more

Thames Water could run out of money by April, auditor warns

[ad_1] Thames water Thames Water’s parent company could run out of money by next April if its shareholders don’t inject more equity into the debt-laden utility, its auditors have warned. The group’s auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), said there is “material uncertainty” about its future because there are no firm arrangements in place to refinance a £190m … Read more

Dow Jones Futures: Bullish Shift For Market Rally; ARM, Palantir Lead 7 Stocks In Buy Areas

[ad_1] Dow Jones futures will open Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. X The stock market rally briefly hinted it might be ready for a pause, as megacaps Meta Platforms (META), Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) and Nvidia (NVDA) faltered somewhat. But a broad-based advance roared into Friday’s close amid mounting Fed rate-cut … Read more

The best free movies on YouTube right now (December 2023)

[ad_1] Tired of rising streaming service prices? Look no further than the best free movies on YouTube right now! YouTube isn’t just for short-form content, it has an extensive library of ad-supported free movies and TV shows that are available to all users. Unfortunately, the collection isn’t a particularly great one and it changes significantly … Read more

Two Iranian soldiers ‘killed in Israeli attack in Syria’ as IDF blitz terror targets & give new Gaza evacuation orderthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] TWO Iranian Revolutionary Guards members have been reportedly killed during an Israeli attack in Syria, Iran’s state media has claimed. The deaths would be the first Iranian casualties of the war between Israel and Hamas. 1 Two Iranian soldiers have reportedly died after an alleged Israeli attack in Syria, Iranian state media claimedCredit: AFP “Mohammed … Read more

Supreme Court looks at state regulation of social media

[ad_1] WASHINGTON —  The Supreme Court said Friday it will rule on how the 1st Amendment applies to social media and decide whether Texas and Florida can impose heavy fines on Facebook, YouTube and other popular sites for allegedly discriminating against conservatives. The justices said they would review the new and never-enforced laws from the two … Read more

Men prefer office working – to get away from their wives

[ad_1] Men are twice as likely as women to go to the office to avoid their families and steal stationery, a survey has found. Nearly a quarter of respondents to a survey gave “getting away from family” as a reason for going into the office, with men twice as likely to give this answer. Men … Read more

Inside Kick, an Upstart Streaming Competitor to Twitch

[ad_1] One day this summer, the internet personality Adin Ross switched on his camera and started broadcasting himself live to thousands of fans, sipping a Yerba Mate drink and nodding along to Lil Uzi. Mr. Ross soon cut the music and started talking, assuring his fans that he would livestream Jake Paul’s upcoming boxing match, … Read more

NameDrop Explained: Breaking Down the Technicalities of Apple’s Contact-Sharing

[ad_1] For the past couple of months, Apple fans have been toying around with the new features that iOS 17 brought to compatible iPhones back in September. These new upgrades include some exciting additions, including StandBy mode and the Journal app. Among these new-to-iPhone features is NameDrop, a contact-sharing feature that allows you to share your number … Read more

Amazon’s chatbot Q is herethedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Hello, fellow humans! You’re reading our limited series of Saturday Daily Briefs. While it’s focused on AI, it’s curated, written, and edited by actual people. Got some questions about AI you’d like answered? Or just some AI hallucinations you’d like to share? Email us anytime. Enjoy! Here’s what you need to know OpenAI added … Read more

Biden’s Next Export Controls Targets Are Uncertain

[ad_1] WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 24: U.S. President Joe Biden holds a semiconductor during his remarks … [+] before signing an Executive Order on the economy in the State Dining Room of the White House on February 24, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Doug Mills/Pool/Getty Images) Getty Images Since the Biden administration published its … Read more

Nintendo Switch users are raving about a ‘brilliant’ little-known accessory that turns console into a VR headset

[ad_1] NINTENDO Switch owners can turn their consoles into a VR headset without “shelling out hundreds” on a Meta Quest. The virtual reality (VR) headset, designed by London-based tech accessories brand Orzly, is compatible with both Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED consoles. 1 Nintendo Switch owners can play Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario … Read more

Telegram spruces up its channels with new discovery and customization features

[ad_1] Telegram announced new features related to channels including better discovery of similar channels, emoji customization for reactions and stats for stories to compete better with WhatsApp. The Meta-owned platform rolled out its broadcast channels feature globally in September. When a user joins a new Telegram channel, the app will now suggest similar channels they … Read more

Biden Administration Unleashes Powerful Regulatory Tool Aimed at Climate

[ad_1] The Biden administration’s crackdown on methane leaks from oil wells is based in part on a new powerful policy tool that could strengthen its legal authority to cut greenhouse gas emissions across the entire economy — including from cars, power plants, factories and oil refineries. New limits on methane, announced Saturday by the Environmental … Read more

Where to watch A Christmas Story

[ad_1] MGM / MGM This year marks the 40th anniversary of A Christmas Story, one of the most beloved holiday movies of all time. But it wasn’t always celebrated as a classic. With the passage of time, most have forgotten that A Christmas Story was only moderately successful in theaters (it made $19.2 million at … Read more

Congress sets precedent by expelling Rep. George Santosthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican who won election last fall on what was later revealed to be a largely fabricated biography, today became only the sixth member of the House of Representatives ever to be expelled from Congress. Following the release of a damning report from the GOP-led House Ethics Committee last … Read more

Can this FTSE 250 stock rally from an all-time low?

[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The Dr. Martens (LSE:DOCS) share price fell 27% this month, pushing the FTSE 250 stock to an all-time low. But could this be an opportunity to be greedy when others are fearful? There’s a lot weighing on the underlying business at the moment. However, I think investors with a long-term … Read more

Hiltzik: How Michael Lewis got snowed by SBF

[ad_1] The main hazard in telling a big story through the eyes of its main participant is the need to rely on his version as the honest truth. Journalism schools will be able to use “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,” Michael Lewis’ new book about the collapse of the FTX … Read more

The Security Interviews: Mark McClain, SailPoint Technologies

[ad_1] Sitting down with Computer Weekly during a brief break from scouring London’s shops and malls for presents for his grandchildren, SailPoint founder and CEO Mark McClain reflects on how the concept of identity has similarly developed and evolved over the years, and the future it now faces as a core element of organisational … Read more

Bribie Island: Man critical after he fell and became buried in sand onisland north of Brisbanethedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Man airlifted to hospital in critical condition Became buried in sand on Bribie Island Do you know more? Email tips@dailymail.com  By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:30, 2 December 2023 | Updated: 08:18, 2 December 2023 A young man has been airlifted to hospital critical condition after he fell into a hole … Read more

Saudi Arabia could ‘flush’ the oil market with a flood of supply to regain control over prices in the face of rising US production, crude expert says

[ad_1] Photo by Christian Ender/Getty Images Saudi Arabia may “flush” the market with a flood of supply that would sink prices, an expert said. That comes as OPEC+ concluded its latest meeting where members pledged voluntary production cuts without giving firm commitments. Meanwhile, US crude output has been on a tear this year, hitting new … Read more

The $10 Million Quest to Ace a High-School Math Test

[ad_1] Alex Gerko cannot wait to lose $10 million.  The founder of the algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets, Gerko is now one of the world’s richest men. But he’s not spending his fortune on a sports team or a flight to space. This billionaire is plowing his money into a different, even wilder adventure: He … Read more

London’s Black Cabs Can Soon Join Uber. But Will They?

[ad_1] Drivers for London’s black cabs will soon be able to offer rides on Uber, the ride-hailing platform announced on Wednesday, in the latest attempt to heal a contentious rift between the company and the city’s signature taxi service. The service is set to be offered in early 2024 and will allow black cabs to … Read more

Montana’s ban on TikTok is now on hold

[ad_1] A ban on TikTok’s app in the state of Montana, enacted earlier this year, is now on hold. On Thursday, a U.S. federal judge in the state temporarily blocked the ban from going live, claiming it was unconstitutional and an overstep of state power. Specifically, the court ruled that the ban likely violated the … Read more

CSIS to Probe BC Office After Allegations of Rape, Harassment and Toxic Workplacethedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Canada’s spy agency has launched a workplace assessment of its British Columbia office over what it calls “serious allegations” raised by whistleblowers, who say they were sexually assaulted and harassed by a senior officer. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service said the officer who was “implicated” in the allegations—made public in an investigation by The … Read more

Rogue star ‘could knock Earth out of orbit’ and ‘eject’ us from Solar System – and it might save planet from death

[ad_1] RESEARCHERS believe that a rogue star could save Earth a billion years from now. In around a billion years, Earth will grow too hot to be habitable thanks to our Sun growing larger and hotter. 1 Researchers believe that a rogue star could save Earth a billion years from nowCredit: Getty However, there’s a … Read more

Where to watch Love Actually

[ad_1] Universal Pictures Most romantic comedies tend to focus on one or two couples. However, Love Actually ups the ante with eight different couples throughout the film, and you might need a scorecard to keep up with them all. Director Richard Curtis assembled an all-star cast for his ultimate rom-com. And it’s also a Christmas … Read more

Spanish Aristocrat Arrested For Helping Teach North Koreans How To Avoid U.S. Sanctions With Cryptocurrencythedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Topline A Spanish citizen from an aristocratic family was arrested by Spanish police on Friday for organizing a cryptocurrency conference in North Korea–where the U.S. Department of Justice believes attendees taught the country’s officials how to use the technology to evade sanctions. Alejandro Cao de Benos allegedly organized the DPRK Cryptocurrency Conference, where Americans … Read more

Borrowing books from your children could trigger inheritance tax bill

[ad_1] John Stevenson, Conservative MP for Carlisle, who led the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Inheritance Tax and Intergenerational Fairness, called for a radical overhaul of the inheritance tax system.  He said the Government should scrap the “gift with reservation” rules, saying: “Rather than look to abolish inheritance tax, the Government should be reforming it so … Read more