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Social media companies are preparing for Monday's Supreme Court arguments that could fundamentally change how their sites are monitored.In Florida, technology companies are targeting political candidates in the state after Facebook, Twitter and YouTube banned President Donald J. Trump from appearing in the wake of the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. It has become illegal to ban people from their own websites. Texas subsequently passed its own law prohibiting platforms from removing political content.Two technology industry groups, NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association, filed suit to block the law from taking effect. They argued that…
For many of us who grew up in the '90s, A Different World gave us a glimpse into college life that our families didn't know about. As a pre-teen, I wondered what life would be like on “The Hillman,” but years later, I was profoundly influenced by the same TV show that shaped my young mind. I graduated from university. In a long-awaited reunion, the beloved cast of the iconic college comedy “A Different World” embarks on his 10-city tour celebrating the rich heritage of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country. This historic reunion, coming 35 years…
In what appears to be a case of too little, too late, it looks like Xavier Johnson will have a chance to finish his college career where he wants to be: on the court. Johnson injured his left elbow during a home game against Iowa on January 30. Since then, he has commonly been seen wearing a brace on his elbow, but at Penn State on Saturday he was without one. It was the first sign that Johnson was trending back, and the next clue came today through head coach Mike Woodson. “He did some stuff on the floor yesterday…
Imagine a world where your local business could accurately and easily outperform your competitors in search engine rankings. That future seems closer than ever, as Synup, a giant in the local marketing software field, has announced the acquisition of OptimoRank, a company at the forefront of grid technology. This move, which follows his previous acquisition of Clientjoy, marks a monumental leap forward in Synup's quest to dominate his marketing solutions locally. Thanks to OptimoRank's sophisticated technology integration, local businesses now enjoy an unprecedented level of analysis and improvement in search engine visibility across various geographic locations. Expand your local SEO…
The 93-year-old widow of a Wall Street financier has donated $1 billion to Albert Einstein College of Medicine, a medical school in the Bronx, and directed that the gift be used to pay future tuition for all students.Donor Dr. Ruth Gottsman is a former professor at Einstein College, where she researched learning disabilities, developed screening tests, and implemented literacy programs. This is one of the largest philanthropic gifts to an educational institution in the United States, and will likely be the largest gift ever made to a medical school.The wealth came from her late husband, David Gottesman, known as Sandy,…
Matt Hutchings is chief operating officer and CEO of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), which owns the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth, Altitude TV, and Altitude Sports Radio. He resigned from his position as executive vice president. Mr. Hutchings served as president and CEO of KSE Media Ventures, a position he held since 2013. Hutchings also ran Altitude from 2004 until 2012, when he left Kroenke and was named president of Comcast Sportsnet Houston. The following year, he returned to Kroenke and Altitude. Matt Hutchings has resigned as chief operating officer and vice president of Kroenke Sports…
Developing the Galaxy S24 series was the most rewarding period of my career. As an engineer, I have witnessed many amazing examples of innovation, and AI is the most transformative technology of this century. Few engineers have the opportunity to work on something with such great potential. It will bring big changes not only to Samsung and the mobile industry, but to all of humanity. When AI is integrated into phones, it is simply a revolution. This is a new era of mobile experiences, and Samsung Galaxy is playing a leading role in it. Mobile devices have become the primary…
The National Association for Business Economics updates its forecasts quarterly, and compared to its forecast late last year, the group's new February outlook calls for faster economic growth, twice as much job growth, and a lower unemployment rate. I'm looking for a decline. The association has revised up its growth forecast for this year, citing strong consumer spending, investment in businesses and housing, and government infrastructure spending. Marvin Jebaraj, an economist at the University of Arkansas who chairs the committee, said the use of the word “recession” is fading. “Over the past few quarters, the prospects for a recession seem…
Amazon MGM StudiosAmazon MGM StudiosIf you're having trouble understanding Jennifer Lopez's latest movie musical/music video project, “This Is Me . . . Now: A Love Story,” her documentary “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” answers some questions Maybe they can answer it for you. In the doc, Lopez shares the inspiration behind both “This Is Me…Now: A Love Story” and her ninth studio album of the same name (both released February 16th) But she said she ended up setting the record straight. her love life.”I've been married four times. I'm sure people on the outside looking in thought, 'What's wrong…
Tackling Tennessee's ongoing teacher shortage is the focus of a newly released policy memo by the State Collaborative for Education Reform, also known as SCORE.The Collaborative was founded in 2009 by former U.S. Sen. Bill Frist as an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan institution focused on educational research and advocacy. The analysis, released Monday, includes diverse data from 15 Tennessee school districts and provides insight into the causes of the teacher shortage and what state and local leaders can do to address it. is also included.”With growing concerns about the educator pipeline and its impact on student learning, Tennessee is looking at…