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More news - Latest news Tech mogul Elon Musk has stepped up his public support for Donald Trump, using his social media platform, X, as a key vehicle for political endorsement. Musk’s support for Trump, which has grown significantly following a recent assassination attempt against the former president, now includes the formation of a PAC to support Trump’s political efforts and publicly criticize his opponents. In a notable move, Musk scheduled a live event with Trump on X for Monday, signaling deeper engagement with the political landscape through his platform. The event is part of Musk’s broader strategy to leverage…

Related media - Latest news Meta is set to change some restrictions previously imposed on the Facebook and Instagram profiles of Donald Trump, the former president of the United States. Initially, in response to his comments praising the actions of those involved in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, Meta suspended Trump’s social media accounts indefinitely. However, in early 2023, these platforms reinstated his accounts with a promise to closely monitor any further infractions that could lead to additional suspensions lasting anywhere from a month to two years. As Trump actively campaigns against current US President Joe Biden, aiming…

Related media - Latest news NEW YORK — Following a faulty software update in Vienna, widespread technology disruptions continued at several airports around the world, causing a significant spike in flight cancellations. According to FlightAware, the United States saw a significant increase in domestic and international flight cancellations, totaling 758, exceeding the numbers typically seen on peak holiday days, with Delta Air Lines the hardest hit. Delta alone accounted for 626 of these cancellations, which represents about 83% of the total cancellations reported. Delta CEO Ed Bastian told passengers that the airline is moving forward to resume normal operations following…

Related media - News 24 hours In a landmark ruling in Washington, Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google unlawfully exploited its dominant position in the Internet search market to strengthen its position and foster innovation, a development that could reshape the digital landscape while also crippling one of the world’s most recognizable companies. The ruling follows a broad legal case launched by the U.S. Department of Justice against Google nearly a year ago. The evidence was carefully examined over the course of a 10-week trial that included detailed testimony from senior executives at Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Three months after…

Related media - News 24 hours Seventeen years ago, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, a revolutionary device that combined an iPod, a telephone, and an Internet browser in one. At $500, it was expensive, but its innovation justified the cost, despite some initial flaws. Fast forward to today, and my experience with Apple’s new $3,500 Vision Pro headset has been less than stellar. This ski-goggle-style virtual reality headset aims to merge the physical and digital worlds. Apple bills it as a “space computer” designed for work, entertainment, and play. Without an advance review unit from Apple, I purchased the Vision…

More news - Breaking news When Chelsia Potts took her 10-year-old daughter to a psychologist for an evaluation for autism spectrum disorder, she decided, almost as an afterthought, to get tested herself. The results were surprising: Like her daughter, Ms. Potts was diagnosed with autism. At 35, Ms. Potts thought she was dealing with anxiety or something else. A first-generation college graduate, she had earned a Ph.D. in education and become a high-level administrator at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After seeing a psychologist, she had to figure out how this diagnosis would affect her work life. “I was confused…