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Are we too worried about misinformation? “Resist trying to make things better”: A conversation with internet security expert Alex Stamos.
I’m old enough to remember when the internet was going to be great news for everyone. Things have gotten more complex since then: We all still agree that there are lots of good things we can get from a broadband connection. But we’re also likely to blame the internet — and specifically the big tech companies that dominate it — for all kinds of problems.
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WorkJapan's Terra Drone gets $14M lift from Saudi investors“Supported by the global track record of Terra Drone, our investment represents a compelling attempt at building the UAM ecosystem in the Kingdom, one that circles a sustainable economy,” said managing director at Wa’ed Ventures Fahad Alidi. “We foresee rapid adoption for UAM technology as an emerging tech vertical in the region, and Terra Drone is well-positioned to localize their innovation across the region, starting with the Kingdom.” Work� � | | � WorkWork � | | WorkWork
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Here's an introductory guide that walks you through the basics on Linux. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWork'Congrats to them Burger Boys!': LeBron, Trae Young praise McDonald's All AmericansThey weren\'t the only father-son pair represented: D.J. Wagner (No. 2)\'s father Dajuan Wagner Sr. played in the 2001 McDonald\'s All-American Game, and later with LeBron on the Cleveland Cavaliers.Editor\'s PicksBronny headlines McDonald\'s All Americans list2hJeff BorzelloBreaking down the 2023 McDonald\'s All American girls\' basketball recruits4hShane LaflinScouting the 2023 McDonald\'s All Americans: Breaking down each men\'s basketball recruit5hJeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi2 Related WorkThe 13 U.S. debutants you need to know in January friendliesHe will turn 22 right before the 2026 World Cup, and one assumes that of any debutant on this list, he is the most likely to be a part of the U.S. roster when the World Cup rolls around. Matt Turner performed well in Qatar and earned his own big-club transfer (to Arsenal) recently, but Slonina will get a chance to displace him in the years to come. WorkWorld Cup confirms MLS boasts: It's already among best in the world\"Anyone that\'s involved in soccer in the United States, Mexico or Canada, we\'re looking at the World Cup as a north star that we could work together over the next number of years to continue to build the game so that when the World Cup is here we will be able to utilize it almost as rocket fuel to help develop the game,\" Garber said. WorkBreaking down the 2023 McDonald's All American girls' basketball recruitsA stat-stuffer who leaves an imprint all over the floor and in several statistical categories, Williams has added to her game by improving her changes in tempo and her ability to break defenders down off the dribble. She sprints the lanes competitively and is able to get to the rim or catch and shoot the 3. She puts a lot of pressure on the ball defensively and is a terror in the passing lanes. Williams moves well without the ball and has a great fundamental feel for the game. Oklahoma plays an up-tempo and spaced system and it is easy to believe she will be successful there for coach Jennie Baranczyk. She is averaging 19.8 points, 10 rebounds, and 4.7 assists and is shooting 52.6% from the field. WorkFormer Trump UN ambassador Nikki Haley gears up for likely 2024 run for presidentHaley seems undeterred by the early polls. She posted both Fox clips of her discussing possibly running for president on her Twitter page, with one tweet saying \"It\'s time for a new generation. It\'s time for new leadership. And it\'s time to take our country back. America is worth the fightâand we\'re just getting started.\" WorkWorkWorkFDA rejects two menthol Vuse e-cigarette products | CNN "The FDA's continued recognition that flavored e-cigarette or any flavored tobacco product does not protect the public health is very welcome," said Erika Sward, assistant vice president of national advocacy for the American Lung Association. "It's clear that menthol products, including menthol-flavored e-cigarettes, attract and hook kids and the American Lung Association hopes to see similar rejections on the way to them ultimately eliminating menthol cigarettes, as well, from the marketplace." WorkAmerica's biggest banks are taking on Apple Pay and PayPal | CNN BusinessMost stock quote data provided by BATS. US market indices are shown in real time, except for the S&P 500 which is refreshed every two minutes. All times are ET. Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc. All rights reserved. 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WorkWorkUkraine Fires Officials Amid Corruption Scandal, as Allies Watch CloselyAnd while support for Ukraine remains high in the United States and Europe, some U.S. officials have begun to express worries about the risk of corruption in postwar reconstruction efforts, while others have voiced concerns that American weapons could be diverted or stolen for resale, though there has been no evidence of this. WorkStudent. Athlete. Mogul?Bruce Schoenfeld is a frequent contributor to the magazine who lives in Colorado. His last article examined the rise of popularity of Formula 1 racing in the United States. Schoenfeld’s latest book, “Game of Edges: The Analytics Revolution and the Future of Professional Sports,” will be published in June by W.W. Norton. Shawn Hubbard is a commercial and documentary photographer based in Baltimore whose work is primarily centered on athletes and the emotions that arise out of competition. WorkOpinion | Does America Have Too Much Debt?So, did we borrow too much money? Probably not. During those two economic crises of Covid and the Great Recession, adding to the debt was more than justified. I just wish some of the other borrowing had been used for better purposes: ending child poverty rather than giving tax breaks to corporations, rebuilding infrastructure rather than invading Iraq. But while our priorities were sometimes foolish, our borrowing wasn’t. WorkJustin Pecks New Americana, Set to Coplands Old“He wants people to see the music in a new way,” Warren said. “They hear ‘Copland’ and they think Western. But the visuals are about dealing with the music in a way that’s truly rooted in America and our culture. All these colors are redefining what it means to be American.” WorkWorkWorkA Wake of Tragedy in California After Mass ShootingsYoo, 36, a Korean American food writer and recipe developer, was hosting a Lunar New Year dinner party at her apartment. 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Enter its Calendly-like instant booking feature that can be used without having to get in contact with anyone. Ivan writes that the feature is already available for thousands of properties and will eventually include the ability to choose between a virtual, in-person or self-guided tour. WorkBuilt buys fellow construction robotics firm, RoinThis isn’t one of those cases of a one-to-one technology acquisition. Rather than being competitors, it seems the two construction systems can be potentially complementary, representing two distinct pieces of the broader construction puzzle. WorkAnother All Raise CEO steps down“All Raise is in great hands with Paige as interim leader and we’ve got a lot of exciting things that we’re shaping and scaling,” Lee said. “We have to all continue to link arms to try and continue to make improvements for our industry…We’ve made good progress that we can’t let up.” WorkWorkWorkDespite 2022's headwinds, women's health startups did better than ever before( function() {var func = function() {var iframe = document.getElementById(\'wpcom-iframe-48c8a3fb31ed5053ae7513ceaf49d694\')if ( iframe ) {iframe.onload = function() {iframe.contentWindow.postMessage( {\'msg_type\': \'poll_size\',\'frame_id\': \'wpcom-iframe-48c8a3fb31ed5053ae7513ceaf49d694\'}, \"https:\\/\\/tcprotectedembed.com\" );}}// Autosize iframevar funcSizeResponse = function( e ) {var origin = document.createElement( \'a\' );origin.href = e.origin;// Verify message originif ( \'tcprotectedembed.com\' !== origin.host )return;// Verify message is in a format we expectif ( \'object\' !== typeof e.data || undefined === e.data.msg_type )return;switch ( e.data.msg_type ) {case \'poll_size:response\':var iframe = document.getElementById( e.data._request.frame_id );if ( iframe && \'\' === iframe.width )iframe.width = \'100%\';if ( iframe && \'\' === iframe.height )iframe.height = parseInt( e.data.height );return;default:return;}}if ( \'function\' === typeof window.addEventListener ) {window.addEventListener( \'message\', funcSizeResponse, false );} else if ( \'function\' === typeof window.attachEvent ) {window.attachEvent( \'onmessage\', funcSizeResponse );}}if (document.readyState === \'complete\') { func.apply(); /* compat for infinite scroll */ }else if ( document.addEventListener ) { document.addEventListener( \'DOMContentLoaded\', func, false ); }else if ( document.attachEvent ) { document.attachEvent( \'onreadystatechange\', func ); }} )(); WorkBeing the steady hand in market uncertainty with Sebastian Siemiatkowski from KlarnaIn this week’s episode Darrell and Becca are joined by Sebastian Siemiatkowski, the co-founder and CEO of Klarna. 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The need for Accord is exponentially greater in these challenging times as every company is laser focused on increasing their sales efficiency and effectiveness — exactly what Accord delivers.” |
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