Month: May 2024

Monday Briefing – The New York Times
25 May

Monday Briefing – The New York Times

John K. FombyNews
Related media - Linked media Cease-fire talks in Cairo faltered Negotiations between Israel and Hamas stalled again, meaning more uncertainty for the families of Israeli hostages and no quick reprieve for Palestinians in Gaza. Mediators struggled to bridge the remaining gaps, and a Hamas delegation left the talks, officials said. The main dispute was over the duration of a cease-fire, with Hamas demanding a permanent one and Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing openness to only a temporary halt in fighting. Hamas blamed the lack of progress on Netanyahu, who has vowed to stage a ground offensive in Rafah, where…
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Ken Holtzman, Who Pitched Two No-Hitters for the Cubs, Is Dead at 78
24 May

Ken Holtzman, Who Pitched Two No-Hitters for the Cubs, Is Dead at 78

John K. FombySports
Linked media - Related media Ken Holtzman, a left-hander who pitched two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs and won three World Series with the Oakland A’s in a 15-season career, died on Monday in St. Louis. He was 78. He had been hospitalized for the last three weeks with heart and respiratory illnesses, his brother, Bob, said in confirming the death. Holtzman won 174 games, the most for a Jewish pitcher in Major League Baseball — nine more than the Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax, who is considered one of the best pitchers ever and who had a shorter career.…
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How to choose the best shipment tracking software in Dallas (Texas)?
24 May

How to choose the best shipment tracking software in Dallas (Texas)?

John K. FombyTechnology
Accurate and efficient shipment tracking in Dallas (Texas) is critical for any company that handles logistics. Shipment tracking software plays a crucial role in this task, as it allows companies to monitor the movement of their products from the point of origin to their final destination. With numerous choices available, selecting the ideal shipment tracking software can be daunting. This article will delve into the essential criteria to consider when making this critical choice. Factors to consider when choosing shipment tracking software 1. Important features Shipment tracking software should offer basic functionalities such as real-time tracking, delivery notifications, and shipment…
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TikTok’s Future in U.S. Depends on Bet on First Amendment
24 May

TikTok’s Future in U.S. Depends on Bet on First Amendment

John K. FombyBusiness
Connected media - Linked media TikTok takes its fight to court TikTok fired the latest broadside in its battle with Washington, suing to block a law that could force the company to split from ByteDance, its Chinese owner, or face a ban in the U.S. The company argues that the law violates the First Amendment by effectively killing an app in the U.S. that millions of Americans use to share their views. Another problem: a divestiture within 270 days is practically impossible, Sapna Maheshwari and David McCabe report for The Times. DealBook spoke with Maheshwari about the lawsuit filed yesterday…
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In a Surprise, Disney+ Becomes Profitable
22 May

In a Surprise, Disney+ Becomes Profitable

John K. FombyBusiness
Associated media - Associated media When Disney reported robust earnings in February, the activist investors then circling the company essentially called it a stunt — a temporary, heat-of-battle effort to fend them off and not, as Robert A. Iger maintained, proof that a struggling Disney had finally “turned the corner.” The Disney chief’s argument just got a lot stronger. Disney blew past Wall Street’s expectations for a second consecutive quarter on Tuesday, in part because its flagship streaming service made money — a first. Disney+ had been expected to lose more than $100 million in the most recent quarter, widening…
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Friday Briefing – The New York Times
21 May

Friday Briefing – The New York Times

John K. FombyNews
Connected media - Related media Hamas hinted at progress on a cease-fire A Hamas leader said yesterday that the group was studying Israel’s latest cease-fire proposal with a “positive spirit,” raising hopes of progress in the stalled efforts for a truce. Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’s political wing, said that a delegation would travel to Cairo to discuss the cease-fire. The current deal would include a weekslong truce and the release of hostages held by Hamas and of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The proposal would also allow civilians to return to northern Gaza and would enable increased delivery…
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La Comisión Europea abre una investigación sobre Meta al considerar que fomenta la adhesión de los menores
19 May

La Comisión Europea abre una investigación sobre Meta al considerar que fomenta la adhesión de los menores

John K. FombyTechnology
Related media - Related media La Unión Europea ha anunciado que acaba de abrir una investigación para determinar si las redes sociales Facebook e Instagram, del grupo Meta, provocan conductas adictivas en menores de edad. «No estamos convencidos de eso [Meta] esto es suficiente para (…) mitigar los riesgos de efectos negativos sobre la salud física y mental de los jóvenes europeos en sus plataformas Facebook e Instagram», informó el comisario europeo de Mercado Interno, Thierry Breton, en un comunicado. La investigación deriva de la Ley de Servicios Digitales (LSD), uno de los pilares regulatorios sobre plataformas digitales en el…
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Apple entra en la carrera de la IA generativa
19 May

Apple entra en la carrera de la IA generativa

John K. FombyHealth
Linked media - Connected media Tras los anuncios de OpenAI y Google, que esta semana presentaron sus nuevas propuestas de inteligencia artificial generativa, todos los milagros del sector se dirigen ahora hacia Apple. Tim Cook, el CEO de la multinacional estadounidense, anunció que el público pronto tendrá sus primeros pasos en este nuevo campo abierto de la IA con la irrupción de ChatGPT. La fecha informada es el 10 de junio, cuando se llevará a cabo la conferencia anual de desarrolladores WWDC y se conocerán las nuevas características de iOS 18, la próxima versión del sistema operativo del iPhone. Ante…
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Siemens Gamesa dará cuenta “semanalmente” del número de empleados que tiene en sus fábricas
18 May

Siemens Gamesa dará cuenta “semanalmente” del número de empleados que tiene en sus fábricas

John K. FombyNews
Associated media - Associated media El logotipo de Siemens Gamesa, junto a un aerogenerador y dos torretas eléctricas, en una ilustración.Dado Ruvic (REUTERS) Los detalles de la cuenta personal de Gamesa están al caer: su dueña y guía de su futuro, la alemana Siemens Energy, desvelará los planes de su planta en «semanas». La empresa sostiene que el proceso será lo menos perjudicial posible para sus empleados, apostatando en la Edad Media en la medida de lo posible por las deslocalizaciones. Pero no descarta la cosa que más preocupa a los sindicatos, que viene sucediendo desde hace meses. Con casi…
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¿Entrará el Girona en esta lista? Los grandes ‘tapados’ de la historia de la Champions
18 May

¿Entrará el Girona en esta lista? Los grandes ‘tapados’ de la historia de la Champions

John K. FombySports
Connected media - Connected media La clasificación para la próxima Champions de equipos como el Girona, Brest o el Bolonia, que vivirán su primera experiencia en Europa, abre el baúl de los recuerdos para muchos aficionados que disfrutaron con participaciones de equipos poco habituales en la competición reina, pero que fueron sencillamente históricos. A continuación, repasamos algunos casos concretos de este siglo. Empecemos por la edición 2003/04. Junto a Real Madrid y Real Sociedad, el Deportivo de la Coruña participaba en una Champions por tercera vez en su historia, y se quedaron muy cerca de besar la gloria. DEPORTIVO DE…
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