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Microsoft releases MS-DOS 4 source code on GitHub — 45 year old code now open-source
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/microsoft-releases-ms-dos-4-source-code-on-github-45-year-old-code-now-open-source
Quick Glance: Microsoft Releases MS-DOS 4 Source Code on GitHub - 45-Year-Old Code Now Open-Source
- The release of the nearly 45-year-old MS-DOS 4.00 source code under the MIT license grants tinkers full freedom, including binaries and disk images.
- The decision to disclose the MS-DOS 4.00 source code was significantly influenced by the communication between former Microsoft Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie and a young computer researcher named Connor 'Starfrost' Hyde.
- In addition to other materials, the MS-DOS 4.00 Intel 8086 assembly code and documentation are now available on GitHub, providing enthusiasts the opportunity to run the operating system on old hardware.
- As a reader of Tom's Hardware, gain exclusive insights into enthusiast PC tech news and benefit from over 25 years of experience in CPUs, GPUs, artificial intelligence, and more.
A Maya & Carina Spinoff? 'Station 19' Stars Would Love to See It Happen: Plus, scoop on the 'roller coaster' final episodes.
tvinsider.com/1133163/station-19-maya-carina-spinoff-final-episodes-season-7/
Quick Glance: Marina: A Possible Spinoff Series?
- The series 'Station 19' is coming to an end, leaving fans eager to see how their favorite characters' stories conclude.
- Characters Carina and Maya, known as Marina, have a tumultuous history and are now happily married with their own home and a newborn son.
- Despite some obstacles in their way, Stefania Spampinato believes that Marina has the strength to overcome them.
- The final episodes promise an emotional rollercoaster as Carina's pregnancy journey and Maya's unresolved family issues are set to bring drama.
Premature baby girl rescued from her dead mother's womb dies in Gaza after 5 days in an incubator
apnews.com/article/gaza-infant-girl-mother-killed-airstrike-c39c281b545485aa4076f60459f2234a
Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
Musk and Australia argue over video of knife attack on X: In Sydney, a priest was attacked with a knife during a mass that was broadcast live on the internet ...
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Quick Glance: Dispute Over Video of Knife Attack on X
- The owner of X, Elon Musk, refuses to delete the video of a knife attack in Sydney from his platform, leading to a dispute with the Australian authorities.
- Australian authorities demand the global removal of the video, while X is only willing to block access in Australia.
- Elon Musk defends freedom of speech and criticizes the authorities for limiting free expression.
- Authorities file a lawsuit to force the removal of the video, while Musk is criticized for publishing violent content on his platform.
Chinese electric car battery maker CATL presented its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a range of more than 1,000 km on a single charge at the Beijing ... Show more
Albuquerque principal is removed and some employees on leave after prom drag show
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/albuquerque-principal-removed-employees-leave-prom-drag-show-rcna149571
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Prom Drag Show in Albuquerque
- The principal of a high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been replaced, and several employees have been placed on administrative leave while an investigation examines a drag queen show during the prom.
- The head of Albuquerque Public Schools, Channell Segura, communicated to parents via a letter that the performance occurred during the prom on April 20, with an investigation aimed at clarifying the sequence of events and how it impacted students. Segura was not reachable for comments on Friday.
- Subsequent to the replacement of the former principal, Anthony Lovato was appointed as the interim principal. Details regarding whether the authorization for the performance originated from school officials or the number of staff members on leave were not disclosed.
- The drag queen show at the prom stirred controversy and criticism from individuals expressing their dismay and dissatisfaction on the school's official Facebook page, while the district refrained from divulging further information regarding the investigation.
Sorry, Optimus Prime. Megatron is a lot cooler. We go hands on with Robosen’s newest auto-transforming Transformer, which now has touch sensors ... Show more
Tesla among electric carmakers forced to cut prices as market stalls: EV sales have plateaued across the world but the newfound glut of vehicles may just be ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/26/why-elon-musk-is-right-once-booming-electric-car-sales-are-starting-to-stall
40 years of Discman: Comeback of the portable CD player?: In 1984, Sony released the first Discman. With the 90s retro trend comes the comeback of portable CD ...
idealo.de/magazin/freizeit/discman-portabler-cd-player-trend
Is Taylor Swift Teasing ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Additions to the Eras Tour?: Fans think Taylor Swift may add some 'Tortured Poets Department' songs ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-eras-tour-tortured-poets-department-songs-1235011120/
Wales school stabbing: Hard to comprehend events, teachers say: Teachers Fiona Elias, Liz Hopkin and a pupil were injured at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68907803
Eminem Announces New LP ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace)’: Eminem has announced the release of his 12th album, 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/eminem-the-death-of-slim-shady-coup-de-grace-album-1235011091/
Aaron Sorkin is writing a movie about January 6.
Described as a quasi-sequel to ‘The Social Network’ that follows the rise of misinformation-for-profit online ... Show more
Chrissy Teigen reveals why she won’t use Meghan Markle’s jam again: Teigen says she plans to keep jam in her fridge ‘forever’ after Duchess of Sussex gifted ...
independent.co.uk/life-style/chrissy-teigen-meghan-markle-jam-b2535512.html
World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action: It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.
bbc.com/news/articles/cx7d34nl5vwo
Safety regulator probing whether Tesla’s recall of 2 million vehicles with Autopilot was adequate to fix safety threat
cnn.com/2024/04/26/business/tesla-recall-probe-safety-threat/
Quick Glance: Investigation of Tesla's Autopilot Recall Effectiveness
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Autopilot recall after 20 more crashes occurred post-recall.
- The recall involved over 2 million vehicles and utilized an online software update to enhance driver warnings.
- Concerns were raised regarding the recall's efficacy as crashes persisted after the fix.
- The investigation aims to determine why post-recall issues were not addressed and whether they pose a safety risk.
Slump in the heat pump market: Stiebel Eltron announces short-time work: Horrible gas prices due to the war in Ukraine caused heat pumps to boom ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/energie/waermepumpen-stiebel-eltron-heizung-100.html
NFL commissioner wants to put Super Bowl on Presidents Day weekend: National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he wants the league to move ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4624499-nfl-wants-to-put-super-bowl-on-presidents-day-weekend/
Nuclear phase-out of the traffic light: explosive for the “Realo” Robert Habeck: A year ago, the traffic light shut down the remaining nuclear power plants and ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/atomausstieg-der-ampel-brisant-fuer-den-realo-robert-habeck-19681520.html
Quick Glance: CDU Official Demands Halt to Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- A revelation from "Cicero" magazine indicates that the decision for Germany's nuclear phase-out was primarily driven by green anti-nuclear activists, sparking harsh criticism towards Economy Minister Robert Habeck.
- The Economy Ministry refutes the "Cicero" portrayal, emphasizing that decisions were based on transparent and open-ended evaluations.
- The CDU and FDP criticize Habeck, calling for clarification and a reassessment of the nuclear power plant decommissioning.
- Experts and politicians express concerns over potential public misrepresentation and the erosion of trust in the government due to the revelations from the documents.
She's back! @CelineDion makes her big comeback in the May issue of Vogue France. "I am very proud that at 55, I am being asked to reveal my beauty ... Show more
Céline Dion talks beauty secrets with Vogue France: “I'm very proud that at 55, I'm being asked to reveal my beauty” | Vogue France
Céline Dion talks beauty secrets with Vogue France: “I'm very proud that at 55, I'm being asked to reveal my beauty” | Vogue France
George Washington University students refuse to clear their Gaza encampment, located half a mile from the White House, despite multiple deadlines imposed by ... Show more
Look: UAE resident finds rare vintage soft drink bottle after recent rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/look-uae-resident-finds-rare-vintage-soft-drink-bottle-after-recent-rains
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by classic Chinese rocker Dou Wei during an unexpected detour to a Beijing ...
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What Venice’s New Tourist Tax Means for Your Next Trip: Venice is the world's first city to implement an tourist tax for day-trippers ...
robbreport.com/travel/destinations/venice-new-tourist-tax-1235596668/
A normal guy's rundown of the insanely good sunglasses worn by insanely famous men
gq-magazine.co.uk/article/celebrity-sunglasses-for-men
Thousands of Indigenous demonstrators marched chanting to drum beats to the seat of power in Brazil's capital to protest against the government's failure to ... Show more
Indigenous people protest Brazil not protecting ancestral lands | Reuters
Indigenous people protest Brazil not protecting ancestral lands | Reuters
Activision Boosts Microsoft Q3 Gaming Business, But Actual Xbox Sales Collapse Continues
wccftech.com/activision-boosts-microsot-q3-gaming-revenue-xbox-consoles-sales-collapse/
Robot dog “Thermonator” breathes fire and is legal almost everywhere in the USA: The company Throwflame is causing a stir in the USA. There, anyone with the ...
stern.de/panorama/ferngesteuerter-flammenwerfer--roboter-hund--thermonator--spuckt-feuer-34662744.html
Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.: That's annoying.
mashable.com/article/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-turn-off
Peckham electrician runs his own company at just 23 years old: A Peckham electrician, who runs his own company at just 23, talks about how much he earns ...
southwarknews.co.uk/area/peckham/peckham-electrician-runs-his-own-company-at-just-23-years-old/
Gen Z: Apple dominates among Generation Z - except a specific product: Samsung is the smartphone market leader worldwide. But among US teenagers ...
welt.de/kmpkt/article248022234/Gen-Z-Apple-dominiert-bei-der-Generation-Z-ausser-ein-bestimmtes-Produkt.html
Quick Glance: Apple deepens ties with China amidst supply chain shifts
- Apple is increasing the number of China-based suppliers and Chinese manufacturing sites while decreasing the number of suppliers from Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea.
- The company is navigating a balancing act between politics and business by expanding its production in Southeast Asia and India.
- This trend is evident in Apple's latest official supplier list, highlighting China's growing importance.
Toyota to Revive Starlet Mini Hatch With Rally-Ready GR Model: Report: The classic Toyota Starlet may return with a GR variant that uses a de-tuned version of ...
thedrive.com/news/toyota-to-revive-starlet-mini-hatch-with-rally-ready-gr-model-report
Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation: Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.
bbc.com/news/uk-68903739
WATCH: Noelle McAfee, Chair of the Philosophy Department at Emory University in Atlanta, was arrested during a pro-Palestine protest on campus ... Show more
Orca calf stranded in British Columbia lagoon for more than a month swims out on her own
cnn.com/2024/04/26/us/canada-stranded-orca-calf-scn/
Tony Gilroy & Stellan Skarsgård talk the unique nature of Luthen Rael & playing him as 2 different characters in this exclusive clip from the ‘ANDOR’ ... Show more
Who could buy TikTok?: The clock has begun ticking for TikTok to find a new owner.
cnn.com/2024/04/25/tech/who-could-buy-tiktok/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Europa-Park: New roller coaster got stuck during test ride: The “Voltron Nevera” roller coaster took a good two years to build. However, one day before the ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/achterbahn-europa-park-testfahrt-100.html
Donna Kelce reacts to Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' album: 'Probably her best work'
today.com/popculture/taylor-swift-donna-kelce-relationship-timeline-rcna138446
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce: Friendship Timeline
- Donna Kelce opened up about Taylor Swift's new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' and said she was impressed by the singer.
- Initially reserved about Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce, Donna Kelce praised Swift's talents and positive influence.
- Donna Kelce discussed the unexpected media attention surrounding her son's relationship and commended Swift's ability to connect with people.
- Donna Kelce expressed happiness about her son's relationship with Taylor Swift, even holding hands with the singer at the 2024 Super Bowl.
Electrician offering to disconnect faulty heaters for free: A Dunedin electrician who has taken it upon himself to pull the plug on faulty heaters ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/electrician-offering-disconnect-faulty-heaters-free
Moment puppy realized he was being saved after being dumped in sack and dumped: A viral video captured the heart-wrenching moment a puppy realized that humans ...
themirror.com/news/us-news/tear-jerking-moment-puppy-realized-455765
Stephen Curry named NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the second recipient of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award ...
reuters.com/sports/stephen-curry-named-nbas-clutch-player-year-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: Warriors: Stephen Curry Named NBA Clutch Player of the Year
- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, receiving the award on Thursday on TNT.
- Curry received 45 of 99 possible first-place votes and a total of 298 points, surpassing DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Curry led the NBA this season with 189 points in 143 clutch minutes, showcasing impressive shooting percentages from the field, 3-point range, and free-throw line.
- Despite missing the playoffs, Curry is analyzing the game and planning to come back stronger next season with the Warriors.
Bentley’s New Mulliner Will Have Its Most Powerful W-12 Engine Ever: Bentley has announced that its third coachbuilt Mulliner model will be one of its final ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/bentleys-next-coachbuilt-model-among-final-w-12s-1235596348/
Funnel clouds: Five captured on camera over Wicklow Harbour : Funnel clouds are cone-shaped formations that appear to dangle from a larger cloud above.
bbc.com/news/articles/cv2rnx8271go
Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/technology/apple-renews-talks-with-openai-iphone-generative-ai-features-bloomberg-news-2024-04-26/
UW’s Michael Penix Jr. selected by Falcons with No. 8 pick in NFL draft: Washington's Michael Penix Jr. was the fourth quarterback off the board ...
seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/uws-michael-penix-jr-selected-by-falcons-with-no-8-pick-in-nfl-draft/
Quick Glance: Falcons Surprise by Drafting QB Michael Penix Jr.
- The Atlanta Falcons made waves at the NFL draft by selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, shocking many.
- Despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal, the Falcons opted for Penix, highlighting their long-term vision for the team.
- Penix expressed readiness to learn from Cousins, while the Falcons firmly believe he could be their future franchise player.
- Amid past controversial picks, the Falcons stand by their decision, aiming to follow successful team models by grooming Penix as the successor to Cousins.
Meghan Markle's '£200' jam v Palace's £4.95 preserve as row gets a little sticky: From price to provenance, it’s a jam off between Meghan Markle and the Royal ...
dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/meghan-markles-200-jam-v-32669484
More than 1 in 5 cars sold on Earth this year will be electric: 17 million electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency
qz.com/ev-electric-car-global-sales-growth-iea-report-1851434801
Quick Glance: New Global Record: Electric and Hybrid Car Sales Surge in 2024
- Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales will reach a new global record in 2024 despite slowing growth in some markets, according to forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- The IEA predicted that 17 million battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles will be sold in 2024, up over 20% from 2023.
- The IEA also mentioned that most electric cars are expected to be priced equivalently to petrol cars by 2030 as prices decrease. Tesla recently reduced prices to maintain its market share against strong competition from Chinese rivals like BYD, the world's largest battery electric car producer.
UAE: Soon, travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 30 minutes by flying taxis - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/uae-soon-travel-from-abu-dhabi-to-dubai-in-just-30-minutes-by-flying-taxis
Quick Glance: UAE: Manufacturing Flying Cars in Abu Dhabi, Creating Thousands of Jobs
- Archer Aviation from the US receives multi-hundred-million dollar investments from Abu Dhabi to manufacture air taxis in the UAE and establish its international headquarters in the Emirates.
- The investments are also aimed at constructing vertiports in critical locations throughout Abu Dhabi and accelerating Archer’s launch of commercial air taxi operations in the UAE next year.
- Archer will manufacture its 'Midnight' aircraft in Abu Dhabi, creating thousands of jobs in manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and staff around the vertiport.
- Key components of Archer’s collaboration with ADIO include vertiport construction, operational enablement for air taxi operations in the UAE, and in-country manufacturing of Archer’s 'Midnight' aircraft.
Japan's lunar lander SLIM surprisingly returns after the third night: Japan's lunar lander exceeded all expectations: Although it was not designed for the ...
heise.de/news/Japans-Mondlander-SLIM-meldet-sich-ueberraschend-auch-nach-dritter-Nacht-zurueck-9698266.html
In a Wimbledon level competition of method dressing, these are the Grand Slam winner #Zendaya ’s 10 most iconic #Tenniscore fits from her @challengersmovie press tour as ... Show more
Why your energy company isn't fixing your smart meter monitor: What to do if your smart meter display isn't working
which.co.uk/news/article/why-your-energy-company-isnt-fixing-your-smart-meter-monitor-auRKH6V44h8M
Genesis Recalls More Vehicles That May Lose Power While Driving: Genesis is recalling over 31,000 additional GV70 and GV80 SUVs and G80 and G90 sedans from the ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/genesis-recalls-more-cars-suvs-for-stalling-risk-a4737773112/
Moulin Rouge’s Windmill Blades Fall Off in Paris: Firefighters were called overnight after the blades crashed to the ground. Nobody was hurt ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/world/europe/moulin-rouge-windmill-paris.html
Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
Rheinmetall: Cologne tests charging curbs in practice - Golem.de: Rheinmetall and the city of Cologne have given the go-ahead for a charging infrastructure in ...
golem.de/news/rheinmetall-koeln-testet-ladebordsteine-in-der-praxis-2404-184571.html
Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-plan-affordable-cars-takes-page-detroit-rivals-2024-04-26/
The Tesla Model Y is at its lowest price yet — but should you buy one?: The Tesla Model Y was already one of the cheapest electric cars in its class ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/the-tesla-model-y-is-at-its-lowest-price-yet-but-should-you-buy-one/
NFL Players Will Now Be Allowed to Wear Protective ‘Guardian Caps’ in Games: The league had previously said players would not be allowed to wear the device.
si.com/nfl/2024/04/26/nfl-helmets-guardian-caps-2024-season-rule-change
Pet Shop Boys know the secret to staying cool, four decades in: Forty years and 50 million record sales after the Pet Shop Boys rose to fame with “West End Girls ...
apnews.com/article/pet-shop-boys-interview-new-album-fbad4b468fc7f661b5fd04bf9e3ab72b
Rejoice! Voyager 1 is back from the dead: The craft embodies a golden age of space exploration
ft.com/content/d1bc2533-1c5c-414d-b08c-6f0239b9436f
"It's one game at a time. At this point, you lose, you go home... As long as you still have life then you always have belief ... Show more
Electric cars: How good are they really?: The electric car should be the means of transport of the future. But does their share remain small? Why is it and how ...
quarks.de/technik/mobilitaet/e-autos-wie-gut-sind-sie-wirklich/
Early intervention educators in S’pore to get 3% to 16% increase in salaries over the next 3 years
straitstimes.com/singapore/early-intervention-educators-in-s-pore-to-get-3-to-16-increase-in-salaries-over-the-next-3-years
The 8 Best Water Bottles: With eight different picks, we’ve found water bottles suited for everyone from gym rats to frequent travelers.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-bottle/
Fallout 4 next-gen update releases today. Here's what it includes: Revisit a "classic" with better visuals than before.
mashable.com/article/fallout-4-next-gen-update-release-time
In Pictures: Soweto is buzzing as former President Thabo Mbeki visits Jabulani Mall as part of the ANC’s campaign trail ahead of the 2024 national and ... Show more
Huawei's smart car tech offers automakers route to China sales: It's taken Huawei just four years to become a force in smart car technology ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/huaweis-smart-car-tech-offers-automakers-route-china-sales-2024-04-26/
Two senators want US to order Tesla to restrict Autopilot use: Two U.S. senators on Friday urged regulators to bar Tesla from allowing the use of driver ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/two-senators-want-us-order-tesla-restrict-autopilot-use-2024-04-26/
Baltic Sea: Bundeswehr intercepts another Russian reconnaissance aircraft: According to its own information, the Air Force stopped and accompanied another plane ...
spiegel.de/politik/bundeswehr-faengt-erneut-russisches-aufklaerungsflugzeug-ab-a-1d949da1-f135-42bc-8ff9-d7939cab3a74
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