The recent settlement between Meta and the state of Texas, resulting in a payment of $1.4 billion, sheds light on the unauthorized use of biometric data by the tech giant. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Meta in February 2022, alleging that the company had captured and utilized the biometric data of
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In a groundbreaking move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved a proposal by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s administration to implement a unique financial incentive program for hospitals in the state. This program aims to eliminate patients’ medical debt and implement policies to prevent future liabilities. Under the plan submitted by
Channing Tatum, known for his roles in Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street, had his heart set on playing the iconic Marvel character Gambit. However, his dream seemed to be shattered when the stand-alone X-Men spinoff film was cancelled due to the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney in 2019. Tatum thought he had
Microsoft is set to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, with analysts predicting impressive figures on both earnings per share and revenue. The company is expected to show revenue growth of around 15% from the previous year, reaching $64.39 billion. Cloud Computing Growth One of the areas where Microsoft is projected to see the strongest
The United Arab Emirates is attracting a significant number of millionaires, positioning itself as the top wealth magnet globally for the third consecutive year, as per the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report. In contrast, the U.K. is projected to witness a decline of 17% in its millionaire population by 2028, according to Swiss bank UBS.
The Southport stabbings left a deep scar on everyone involved, especially Joel Verite, who played a crucial role in aiding the victims during the horrific attack. When Verite first arrived at the scene, he was met with a gruesome sight – adults and children covered in blood. His first instinct was to confront the knifeman,
Spirit Airlines, a well-known Florida-based carrier in the budget air travel sector, has recently announced its plans to introduce new packages for its highest-priced tickets. This strategic decision aims to offer passengers a more premium flying experience by including perks that were previously available only as add-ons. The airline is taking this step to boost
Meta recently introduced SAM 2, an advanced artificial intelligence model designed for complex computer vision tasks. This new model is the successor to its predecessor, with enhanced capabilities that enable it to perform segment identification and tracking in videos, in addition to improving image segmentation functions. SAM 2 is equipped to handle object segmentation in
A recent study has shed light on the potential benefits of extreme exercise for professional athletes. Contrary to the belief that too much exercise can have negative health effects, the analysis revealed that Olympic-level runners who clocked in more than 120 km (75 miles) per week lived almost five years longer than the general population,
The Atlanta Braves made significant moves by acquiring outfielder Jorge Soler and right-handed reliever Luke Jackson from the San Francisco Giants. This trade marks the return of two key players from their World Series-winning 2021 team. The Giants, on the other hand, partook in what seemed like a money dump, showcasing their confidence in their