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: Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivals
: Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.
: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/28/microsoft-is-retiring-skype-in-may-encouraging-people-to-adopt-teams.html📝: Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivals 📰: Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did. 🌐: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/28/microsoft-is-retiring-skype-in-may-encouraging-people-to-adopt-teams.htmlWWW.CNBC.COMMicrosoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivalsSkype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.Please log in to like, share and comment! -
: Intel delays Ohio chip plant opening to next decade, was supposed to start production by 2026
: Intel is pushing off the opening of its Ohio chip manufacturing facility, the embattled chipmaker said Friday.
: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/28/intel-delays-ohio-plant-opening-to-2030-production-was-to-start-2026.html📝: Intel delays Ohio chip plant opening to next decade, was supposed to start production by 2026 📰: Intel is pushing off the opening of its Ohio chip manufacturing facility, the embattled chipmaker said Friday. 🌐: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/28/intel-delays-ohio-plant-opening-to-2030-production-was-to-start-2026.htmlWWW.CNBC.COMIntel delays Ohio chip plant opening to next decade, was supposed to start production by 2026Intel is pushing off the opening of its Ohio chip manufacturing facility, the embattled chipmaker said Friday. -
: Full Video: Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting explodes into shouting match
: President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance argued with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Vance accusing Zelenskyy of disrespect.📝: Full Video: Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting explodes into shouting match 📰: President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance argued with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Vance accusing Zelenskyy of disrespect.WWW.CNBC.COMFull Video: Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting explodes into shouting matchPresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance argued with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Vance accusing Zelenskyy of disrespect. -
: Fake ICE agents terrorized California businesses for social media stardom, police say
: Two men donned wigs and black tactical vests and harassed community members at 11 businesses, according to the Fresno Police Department.
: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/fake-ice-agents-terrorize-fresno-business-for-social-media-stardom-police-say
dc_creator: Clara Harter
pubdate: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 02:55:55 GMT
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content_encoded: Two men donned wigs and black tactical vests and harassed community members at 11 businesses, according to the Fresno Police Department.📝: Fake ICE agents terrorized California businesses for social media stardom, police say 📰: Two men donned wigs and black tactical vests and harassed community members at 11 businesses, according to the Fresno Police Department. 🌐: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/fake-ice-agents-terrorize-fresno-business-for-social-media-stardom-police-say dc_creator: Clara Harter pubdate: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 02:55:55 GMT guid: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/fake-ice-agents-terrorize-fresno-business-for-social-media-stardom-police-say content_encoded: Two men donned wigs and black tactical vests and harassed community members at 11 businesses, according to the Fresno Police Department.WWW.LATIMES.COMFake ICE agents terrorized California businesses for social media stardom, police sayTwo men donned wigs and black tactical vests and harassed community members at 11 businesses, according to the Fresno Police Department. -
Title: Could putting swamp rat on your dinner plate help save California marshland?
Description: The invasive marshland rodent is wreaking havoc but California residents can do their part by catching and eating them, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says.
Link: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/could-putting-swamp-rat-on-your-dinner-plate-help-save-california-marshland
dc_creator: Terry Castleman
pubdate: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:01:55 GMT
guid: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/could-putting-swamp-rat-on-your-dinner-plate-help-save-california-marshland
content_encoded: The invasive marshland rodent is wreaking havoc but California residents can do their part by catching and eating them, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says.Title: Could putting swamp rat on your dinner plate help save California marshland? Description: The invasive marshland rodent is wreaking havoc but California residents can do their part by catching and eating them, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says. Link: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/could-putting-swamp-rat-on-your-dinner-plate-help-save-california-marshland dc_creator: Terry Castleman pubdate: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:01:55 GMT guid: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/could-putting-swamp-rat-on-your-dinner-plate-help-save-california-marshland content_encoded: The invasive marshland rodent is wreaking havoc but California residents can do their part by catching and eating them, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says.WWW.LATIMES.COMCould putting swamp rat on your dinner plate help save California marshland?The invasive marshland rodent is wreaking havoc but California residents can do their part by catching and eating them, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says. -
Title: LAEDC estimates up to $8.9 billion in lost economic output from Palisades, Eaton fires
Description: A new study commissioned by the Southern California Leadership Council found that the county would lose $4.6 billion to $8.9 billion in economic output over the next five years from the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Link: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-27/laedc-estimates-up-to-8-9-billion-in-lost-economic-output-from-palisades-eaton-fires
dc_creator: Sandra McDonald
pubdate: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:14:09 GMT
guid: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-27/laedc-estimates-up-to-8-9-billion-in-lost-economic-output-from-palisades-eaton-fires
content_encoded: A new study commissioned by the Southern California Leadership Council found that the county would lose $4.6 billion to $8.9 billion in economic output over the next five years from the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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ALTADENA, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Absorbent barriers line Lake Avenue in Altadena, CA on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 as an atmospheric river passed over the Southland. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles TimesTitle: LAEDC estimates up to $8.9 billion in lost economic output from Palisades, Eaton fires Description: A new study commissioned by the Southern California Leadership Council found that the county would lose $4.6 billion to $8.9 billion in economic output over the next five years from the Palisades and Eaton fires. Link: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-27/laedc-estimates-up-to-8-9-billion-in-lost-economic-output-from-palisades-eaton-fires dc_creator: Sandra McDonald pubdate: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:14:09 GMT guid: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-02-27/laedc-estimates-up-to-8-9-billion-in-lost-economic-output-from-palisades-eaton-fires content_encoded: A new study commissioned by the Southern California Leadership Council found that the county would lose $4.6 billion to $8.9 billion in economic output over the next five years from the Palisades and Eaton fires. media_content: 1494753-me-feb-atmospheric-river-01-mjc.jpg ALTADENA, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Absorbent barriers line Lake Avenue in Altadena, CA on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 as an atmospheric river passed over the Southland. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles TimesWWW.LATIMES.COMLAEDC estimates up to $8.9 billion in lost economic output from Palisades, Eaton firesA new study commissioned by the Southern California Leadership Council found that the county would lose $4.6 billion to $8.9 billion in economic output over the next five years from the Palisades and Eaton fires. -
Title: Mass firings across NOAA and National Weather Service ignite fury from scientists worldwide
Description: Scientists worry there will be immediate harm from the Trump administration's latest cuts to the federal workforce, which hit NOAA and the NWS.
Link: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/mass-firings-noaa-national-weather-service-ignite-fury
dc_creator: Grace Toohey
pubdate: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 02:14:05 GMT
guid: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/mass-firings-noaa-national-weather-service-ignite-fury
content_encoded: Scientists worry there will be immediate harm from the Trump administration's latest cuts to the federal workforce, which hit NOAA and the NWS.
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A bomb cyclone hits the West Coast on Nov. 20, 2024
Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere / National Weather ServiceTitle: Mass firings across NOAA and National Weather Service ignite fury from scientists worldwide Description: Scientists worry there will be immediate harm from the Trump administration's latest cuts to the federal workforce, which hit NOAA and the NWS. Link: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/mass-firings-noaa-national-weather-service-ignite-fury dc_creator: Grace Toohey pubdate: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 02:14:05 GMT guid: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-27/mass-firings-noaa-national-weather-service-ignite-fury content_encoded: Scientists worry there will be immediate harm from the Trump administration's latest cuts to the federal workforce, which hit NOAA and the NWS. media_content: Bomb cyclone hits West Coast A bomb cyclone hits the West Coast on Nov. 20, 2024 Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere / National Weather ServiceWWW.LATIMES.COMMass firings across NOAA and National Weather Service ignite fury among scientists worldwideScientists worry there will be immediate harm from the Trump administration's latest cuts to the federal workforce, which hit NOAA and the NWS. -
U.S-Israel Vs Iran Nuclear War Soon? Khamenei To Revoke Fatwa On Nukes Amid Trump's Warnings?
Tensions are reaching a boiling point as senior IRGC officials urge Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to revoke his longstanding fatwa against nuclear weapons. The pressure comes amid heightened threats from the U.S. and Israel, intensified by recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites. With Trump issuing fresh warnings and Iran facing diplomatic isolation, speculation is growing over whether Tehran will abandon its nuclear restraint. Could this trigger an all-out nuclear showdown in the Middle East? Stay tuned for the latest developments on this high-stakes geopolitical crisis.#IranNuclearCrisis #KhameneiFatwa #TrumpVsIran #USIsraelAlliance #MiddleEastTensions #IranNuclearWeapons #NuclearWarThreat #GeopoliticalCrisis #IsraelStrikesIran #TrumpWarnings #IRGCStrategy #IranVsWest #NuclearArmsRace #IranSanctions #WorldOnEdge
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/u-s-israel-vs-iran-nuclear-war-soon-khamenei-to-revoke-fatwa-on-nukes-amid-trump-s-warnings/vi-AA1yLlk3?ocid=socialshare&cvid=c4a55874966c470e84f337948df8525f&ei=11U.S-Israel Vs Iran Nuclear War Soon? Khamenei To Revoke Fatwa On Nukes Amid Trump's Warnings? Tensions are reaching a boiling point as senior IRGC officials urge Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to revoke his longstanding fatwa against nuclear weapons. The pressure comes amid heightened threats from the U.S. and Israel, intensified by recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites. With Trump issuing fresh warnings and Iran facing diplomatic isolation, speculation is growing over whether Tehran will abandon its nuclear restraint. Could this trigger an all-out nuclear showdown in the Middle East? Stay tuned for the latest developments on this high-stakes geopolitical crisis.#IranNuclearCrisis #KhameneiFatwa #TrumpVsIran #USIsraelAlliance #MiddleEastTensions #IranNuclearWeapons #NuclearWarThreat #GeopoliticalCrisis #IsraelStrikesIran #TrumpWarnings #IRGCStrategy #IranVsWest #NuclearArmsRace #IranSanctions #WorldOnEdge https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/u-s-israel-vs-iran-nuclear-war-soon-khamenei-to-revoke-fatwa-on-nukes-amid-trump-s-warnings/vi-AA1yLlk3?ocid=socialshare&cvid=c4a55874966c470e84f337948df8525f&ei=11 -
Donald Trump turns an angry gaze south.
THE TRADE war between the United States and Colombia on January 26th was over within a day—about the same time it took Teddy Roosevelt’s gunboats to engineer the secession of Panama from Colombia in 1903 as the prelude to digging the Panama Canal. Now, as then, force won. Colombia stopped resisting President Donald Trump’s deportation of its unwanted nationals. But America First bullying may yet provoke a backlash.
Donald Trump turns an angry gaze south. THE TRADE war between the United States and Colombia on January 26th was over within a day—about the same time it took Teddy Roosevelt’s gunboats to engineer the secession of Panama from Colombia in 1903 as the prelude to digging the Panama Canal. Now, as then, force won. Colombia stopped resisting President Donald Trump’s deportation of its unwanted nationals. But America First bullying may yet provoke a backlash.WWW.ECONOMIST.COMDonald Trump turns an angry gaze southRelations with Central America are likely to worsen -
Did Trump just drop $TRUMP meme coin on #Solana? Token explodes to $8 billion valuation in less than three hoursDid Trump just drop $TRUMP meme coin on #Solana? Token explodes to $8 billion valuation in less than three hours Trump #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #TrumpMeme #MemeCoin #Meme Controversy arises over authenticity as the Trump meme coin's market value skyrockets amidst security concerns. Photo: GetTrumpMemes Key Takeaways $TRUMP meme coin reached a market cap of $8 billion within two...
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It's time to get back to our roots around free expression. We're replacing fact checkers with #Community Notes, simplifying our policies and focusing on reducing mistakes. Looking forward to this next chapter. Mark Zuckerberg said.
#FaceBook #MarkZuckerbergIt's time to get back to our roots around free expression. We're replacing fact checkers with #Community Notes, simplifying our policies and focusing on reducing mistakes. Looking forward to this next chapter. Mark Zuckerberg said. #FaceBook #MarkZuckerbergWWW.FACEBOOK.COMIt's time to get back to our roots around free expression. We're replacing fact checkers with Community Notes, simplifying our policies and focusing on... | By Mark ZuckerbergIt's time to get back to our roots around free expression. We're replacing fact checkers with Community Notes, simplifying our policies and focusing on... -
#FactCheck Incoming: On Tuesday, #Meta declared the conclusion of its #independent fact-checking program for #Facebook, #Instagram, and #Threads, shifting to a #Community Notes initiative authored and evaluated by volunteers.#FactCheck Incoming: On Tuesday, #Meta declared the conclusion of its #independent fact-checking program for #Facebook, #Instagram, and #Threads, shifting to a #Community Notes initiative authored and evaluated by volunteers.WWW.ENTREPRENEUR.COMMeta Replacing Fact Checking With Community Notes Like X | EntrepreneurMeta is letting the community flag misleading posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads instead of having third-party fact-checkers look for misinformation.
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