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February 23, 2024news roomPrivacy/Regulatory Compliance The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined antivirus vendor Avast $16.5 million for allegedly selling users' browsing data to advertisers after claiming it blocks online tracking. Additionally, the company was prohibited from selling or licensing web browsing data for advertising purposes. Users whose browsing data has been sold to third parties without their consent must also be notified. In its complaint, the FTC alleges that Avast “unlawfully collected consumer browsing information through its browser extensions and antivirus software, stored it indefinitely, and sold it without proper notice or consumer consent.” ” he said. The UK-based…
In a show of bold direct action, Republican Congressional candidate Kate Monroe took it upon herself to repair glaring gaps in the border wall. The move underscores the heated debate over U.S. immigration policy. Mr. Monroe brought 400 feet of razor wire from the hardware store and aimed to address what he perceived as a critical vulnerability in national security. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a polarized political climate, with Monroe's initiative spotlighting the complex areas of border security and immigration reform. A bold initiative Monroe witnessed a segment on “60 Minutes'' that highlighted gaps in the border…
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2024, Juneau School District Office. (Claise Larson/KTOO) The U.S. Department of Education announced that three school districts had funding shortfalls when Alaska distributed coronavirus relief funds for the 2021-2022 school year. The American Rescue Plan Act gave billions of dollars in emergency aid to schools during the pandemic. But to receive these funds, states had to ensure that the funds supported the communities that needed them most. Regulations accompanying the funding prevented states from unfairly reducing their own funding to high-need districts. But federal education officials said in a December letter to the Alaska Department of Education…
Florida State University (20-8, 11-5 ACC) defeated Boston University (11-17, 3-12 ACC) by a score of 84-71 tonight in Tallahassee, Florida. Game overview Florida State's Makayla Timpson started the game with a short jumper, but both teams got off to a bit of a slow start. It was just 6-3 midway through the quarter. Both teams looked pretty good, but there were a lot of missed shots. However, once the teams started exchanging baskets, things took a turn for the better. FSU ended the quarter on an 8-1 run, sparked by a jumper by O'Mariah Gordon, giving the Noles a…
Lily Gladstone is considering taking a two-year break from her career.The 37-year-old actress, who starred in 2023's Killers of the Flower Moon, has revealed she is considering taking a sabbatical from her career, admitting she needs a “palate cleanser”. .Asked if she was considering putting her career on hold, Lilly, who studied acting and directing at the University of Montana, said, “100 percent.“Actually, I was on the phone with a friend last night, and I wasn’t freaking out or anything, I was just feeling tired and needed a palate cleanser. “One of my first acting professors, Jillian Campana,” instilled the…
Two children were killed when a portion of a Northern California hillside collapsed near a dam and river, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.The children, identified as juveniles, became entangled in rocks and debris that fell on a hillside downstream of Shasta Dam around 9 a.m., the agency said in a news release.The body was later recovered. Water from the dam was reduced to lower river levels as authorities searched.Thursday near the scene where two children were killed near Shasta Dam in Shata Lake, California.KNVN”The Shasta County Sheriff's Office and its affiliated agencies extend our deepest sympathies to the…
(Bloomberg) — Computer components aren't usually expected to transform entire businesses or industries, but Nvidia Inc.'s graphics processing unit released in 2023 did just that. The H100 data center chip increased Nvidia's value by more than $1 trillion, turning the company into an AI kingmaker overnight. This showed investors that the buzz around generative artificial intelligence is leading to real profits, at least for his Nvidia and its most important suppliers. Demand for the H100 is so high that some customers have to wait as long as six months to receive it.Most Read Articles on Bloomberg1. What is Nvidia's H100…
An ALDI shopper is under fire after claiming he found a “shotgun bullet” in the corned beef he bought at a local store.A Canberra mother has revealed on her popular Facebook page how she discovered a “metal ball” inside the meat while eating it.She said the incident made her worried that she may have unknowingly ingested a foreign object, so she made an appointment for a stomach x-ray.Stream the world's best reality, entertainment and true crime shows for free on 7plus However, the ALDI shopper's post sparked a furious reaction from many Facebook users, who claimed the small black balls…
key insightsSignificant control over Mr DIY Group (M) Berhad by private companies means the general public has more power to influence management and governance-related decisions51% of the company is owned by one shareholder, Bee Family Limited. Insiders own 15% of Mr. DIY Group (M) BerhadA look at the shareholders of Mr. DIY Group (M) Berhad (KLSE:MRDIY) can tell us which group is the most powerful. We can see that private companies own 51% of his shares, making up the majority. In other words, the group will receive the maximum benefit (or maximum loss) from its investment in the company.While private…
Dozens of Black-owned businesses were featured at Dunkin Park Thursday night. Dunkin Park's YG Club was a lively scene as local vendors showed off their wares. Among them is his Da Last Drip from the source company. “Making sauces is my passion. I've been doing it for a while. I love cooking. I love entrepreneurship. I love putting them together,” says CEO of Da Last Drip. Donovan Evans said. Evans is one of more than 60 vendors participating in the Black Owned Business Expo. This is a partnership between Hartford Yard Goats and The Sto. We're in the business of…