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Kirk Cousins’ Agent Says QB Had No Idea Falcons Were Going to Pick Michael Penix Jr.
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Quick Glance: NFL Draft 2024: Six Quarterbacks Selected in Top 12
  • Record: Six quarterbacks went in the top 12 picks, with Caleb Williams to the Bears at No. 1.

  • Indianapolis Colts selected UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu at No. 15.

  • New Orleans Saints selected Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga at No. 14.

  • Las Vegas Raiders selected Georgia tight end Brock Bowers at No. 13.
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Quick Glance: Hanover Girl Scout Thanks for Censoring Gold Award
  • Girl Scout who created 'Banned Book Nooks' spoke at County Board of Supervisors.

  • Kate Lindley won the Girl Scout Gold Award, but the proclamation was censored.

  • Lindley's 'Free to Read' project brought banned books to public locations.

  • Hanover school district removed around 100 books from school libraries, sparking controversy.
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ByteDance Won’t Sell TikTok To Protect Its Secret Algorithm: Report: Sources said that if the company’s legal challenges fail, ByteDance would be willing to call ...
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ByteDance Won’t Sell TikTok To Protect Its Secret Algorithm: Report
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
  • The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.

  • President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.

  • ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
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Chicago Bears NFL draft picks 2024: Full list of team's round-by-round selections
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Quick Glance: Caleb Williams: From Mistake to NFL Success
  • Caleb Williams, the University of Southern California quarterback, was selected as the top pick in this year's NFL Draft. His exceptional performance on the field can be attributed to a crucial game situation at the age of nine.

  • Emotions overwhelmed Caleb Williams as he faced a challenge in his first game as quarterback for the Bowie Bulldogs in Maryland. Despite being only nine years old at the time, these obstacles proved to be valuable lessons for his development.

  • A pivotal moment in Williams' athletic career occurred three years later while playing for the Bowie Elite. Following a disappointing performance in a playoff game, his mindset shifted, laying the foundation for his future success.

  • Through hard work and dedication, Caleb Williams has made a name for himself. His determination and leadership skills have significantly influenced not only his own game but also that of his teammates, ultimately leading to his selection as the top pick in the NFL Draft.
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Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.: That's annoying.
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Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.
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Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned: Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ...
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Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned
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Why your energy company isn't fixing your smart meter monitor: What to do if your smart meter display isn't working
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Why your energy company isn't fixing your smart meter monitor
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Former President Trump asserts the deadly 2017 Charlottesville rally “was a little peanut” compared to the pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses.
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
  • Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.

  • Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.

  • Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.

  • Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
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Where campus protests have led to arrests across the U.S.: Dozens of protests have broken out at colleges and universities in recent days ...
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Where campus protests have led to arrests across the U.S.
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Who could buy TikTok?: The clock has begun ticking for TikTok to find a new owner.
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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.
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election probe: The indictments cap a year-long investigation by Arizona Attorney General Kris ...
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election ...
Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
  • Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.

  • The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.

  • The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.

  • Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
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Europe needs to be stronger, not a U.S. ‘vassal,’ says France’s Macron: Emmanuel Macron outlined his vision for Europe, including plans to bolster defense ...
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Europe needs to be stronger, not a U.S. ‘vassal,’ says France’s Macron
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
  • Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.

  • He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.

  • Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.

  • He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
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Takeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Ex-publisher details tabloid tactics: Former American Media Inc. chairman David Pecker took jurors in Donald Trump’s ...
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Takeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Ex-publisher details tabloid ...
Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
  • During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.

  • Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.

  • Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.

  • Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
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Mark Zuckerberg thinks AI is Meta's future. Not everyone is convinced.: Meta's plans to keep spending "aggressively" on AI research seems likely to test ...
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Mark Zuckerberg thinks AI is Meta's future. Not everyone is convinced.
Quick Glance: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
  • Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.

  • Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.

  • Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.

  • Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
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The economy grew a disappointing 1.6% in Q1. What does it mean for interest rates?
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Quick Glance: Disappointing Q1 Economic Growth and Implications
  • The U.S. GDP grew at a rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, falling below expectations due to slower inventory replenishment and weak export growth.

  • Despite the disappointing growth last quarter, this could potentially alter the views of Fed officials who were not keen on cutting rates following an upsurge in consumer prices.

  • Some analysts believe that the weaker-than-expected report indicates the beginning of a broader economic slowdown.

  • The report also highlights the performance of other sectors of the economy, such as the surge in housing construction, business investment growth, slower government spending, and the impact of trade on economic growth.
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‘When I get through with Chicago, they’ll be loving me.’ Looking back at first words from the Bears’ top draft picks.
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Many think Trump being treated differently than other criminal defendants: Poll: A majority of Americans believe former President Trump is being treated ...
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Many think Trump being treated differently than other criminal defendants: ...
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Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada: Honda Motor plans to invest C$15 billion ($11 billion) in new EV and battery production ...
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Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada
Quick Glance: Honda to Establish $11 Bln EV, Battery Plants in Canada
  • Honda plans to invest C$15 billion in new EV and battery production plants in Ontario alongside existing facilities to support the growth of North American demand for EVs.

  • Production is set to start by 2028, with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 EVs and 36 gigawatt-hours for batteries to achieve the goal of having all North American sales from Honda be either EVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2040.

  • The Canadian government and Ontario province intend to support Honda with around C$5 billion, with Honda contributing 60%-70% of the total investment to reduce costs by more than 20%.

  • Honda will also collaborate with companies like Asahi Kasei and POSCO to further lower production costs and strengthen the EV supply chain in Canada, leading to an increase in jobs and economic growth.
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Meta’s stock plunges on ‘aggressive’ AI spending plans: Shares in Meta plunged in premarket trading Thursday as the company’s plans to “invest aggressively” in ...
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Meta’s stock plunges on ‘aggressive’ AI spending plans
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
  • Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.

  • Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.

  • Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.

  • Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
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Man, 23, dies after traffic collision in Warwick: A 23-year-old man who was involved in a collision between a motorcycle and a truck this morning has died ...
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Man, 23, dies after traffic collision in Warwick
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Speaker Johnson alleges Hamas support for anti-Israel campus protests, threatens intervention
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Biden keeps needling Trump as he walks a tightrope over his rival’s trial: President Joe Biden might not be saying much about his Republican challenger’s ...
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Biden keeps needling Trump as he walks a tightrope over his rival’s trial
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar mission: Three astronauts will spend six months on China's space station ...
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China launches a new crew to its space station, advancing toward lunar ...
Quick Glance: China warns US to Choose Cooperation or Confrontation with Antony Blinken
  • Blinken expected to demand Beijing cease support for Russia

  • Tensions rise over accusations of China aiding Russia in Ukraine

  • US accused of hindering Chinese industrial growth through export controls

  • US and China seek to stabilize relations before US election campaign
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The #Bears take Caleb Williams with the first overall pick!
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Chicago has a new QB in town 🐻 The Bears select Caleb Williams with the first pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
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Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight to Newark saw a mysterious liquid flowing down the plane's aisle.
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AI could kill off most call centres, says Tata Consultancy Services head: Chatbots will soon take over much of the work of human agents, forecasts chief of ...
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AI could kill off most call centres, says Tata Consultancy Services head
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
  • The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.

  • TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.

  • Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.

  • Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
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Qualcomm charts “unconventional” route with Snapdragon X Plus, Elite laptop chips in fight with Intel, AMD and Apple — says it can beat them
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Qualcomm charts “unconventional” route with Snapdragon X Plus ...
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Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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