A Russian lawmaker who regulates the IT industry said WhatsApp should prepare to stop offering its services in the country. Anton Gorelkin, the deputy head of the lower house of parliament's IT committee, said that it's very likely that WhatsApp will be placed on a list of restricted software, as Reuters reports.WhatsApp owner Meta is designated as an extremist organisation in Russia, which has banned Facebook and Instagram since 2022. This week, President Vladimir Putin issued a directive for the nation to further restrict software (including communication apps) stemming from “…
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Microsoft’s constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fear
I can’t open LinkedIn without seeing a new post from a Microsoft employee who lost their job in the company’s latest round of layoffs. Around 15,000 jobs have been eliminated at Microsoft over the past couple months – the biggest cuts at the company in more than a decade.I’ve spoken to more than a dozen Microsoft employees in recent weeks, and everyone is concerned about the company’s direction in this AI era. Morale is at an all-time low, and employees are worried that regular layoffs are simply the new normal.Sources tell me that Microsoft’s leadership team had the choice between reducing…
Meta refuses to sign EU’s AI code of practice
Meta will not sign the EU’s new rules, calling the implementation “over-reach”
Nintendo launches another Switch Online test program for 40,000 players
Nintendo has posted a call for participants for another Playtest Program, and this time, it's looking for 40,000 testers and not just 10,000 like in the first one. If you'll recall, Nintendo looked for 10,000 participants for the first Playtest event last year to test an unnamed, mysterious Switch Online feature. The new program still only welcomes active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, but as you'd expect, it now supports both the original Switch and the Switch 2. Interested participants must be at least 18 years old, and their Nintendo accounts must be…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Co Put on Notice as Femke Bol Sends Quiet Message Ahead of London Diamond League
Just a week ago, Femke Bol was out in Monaco for the Diamond League, lining up for the women’s 400m hurdles. Sure, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone — the queen of the event — wasn’t there, but that didn’t stop Femke from going all in. As soon as the gun went off, she hit her usual smooth, fast […]The post Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Co Put on Notice as Femke Bol Sends Quiet Message Ahead of London Diamond League appeared first on EssentiallySports.
AEW’s Marina Shafir opens up about disturbing physical altercation with a male co-worker
Current AEW star Marina Shafir recalled a serious physical altercation with a male co-worker. Marina detailed the entire incident in a recent interview.
Michael Chandler goes scorched earth on Conor McGregor over NSFW debacle: “Drop your b***s not your weight”
As Conor McGregor suffers from the fallout of his NSFW photo debacle, bitter rival Michael Chandler seized the opportunity to slam the Irishman for failing to follow through with their fight.
Yankees-Pirates trade idea brings $70 million Gold Glover to NY
The New York Yankees need a new third baseman after letting DJ LeMahieu go and moving Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base. While Eugenio Suárez would be ideal, there is another player who makes sense.
Bluesfest Day 6: Sean Paul adds a dash of dancehall
The Bluesfest show at LeBreton Flats Park went on after an afternoon of unsettled weather brought periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms to the region.
Australian Stocks Hit Record High
Australian equities notched a record high as Asia-Pacific traded mixed after Wall Street gains on the back of strong U.S. economic data reports and a slew of better-than-expected corporate earnings.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dipped 82.08 points, or 0.2%, to 39,901.19. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng sprang back up 326.71 points, or 1.3%, to 24,825.66. ASX heavyweights like mining giant BHP and Rio Tinto are up 1.7% and 1.32% respectively. Biotech firm CSL is up over 1.7%.South Korea’s stock market was “severely undervalued” for the past six to seven years, and “is in the process of getting…