Paramount Global (PARA) on Thursday reported a profit within its streaming division for the first time while its linear TV business reported a sharper slowdown than expected as the company took a nearly $6 billion write-down on the value of its cable business. On a conference call, the company also announced plans to lay off…
Researchers have long known that they can glean hidden information about the inner workings of a website by measuring the amount of time different requests take to be fulfilled and extrapolating information—and potential weaknesses—from slight variations. Such “web timing attacks” have been described for years, but they would often be too involved for real-world attackers…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz with President Joe Biden in Northfield, Minn., on Nov. 1, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Few fashion brands say Blue Collar America more than Carhartt. Headquartered in Dearborn, Mich., the company has been selling heavy-duty overalls, jackets, pants and shirts to…
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Economic Model of Arbitrum: A Comprehensive Overview! In the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain technology, Arbitrum has emerged as a significant player. As a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, Arbitrum aims to enhance the speed and reduce the cost of transactions while maintaining the security and decentralization of the Ethereum network. This article delves…
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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-notch antivirus protection More granular control over settings, including scan depth Streamlined, easy to navigate interface Cons Slower PCs may see a performance impact during long full scans No included VPN and password manager A couple of features are buggy Our Verdict Avast Premium Security expands the protection of…
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SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Much work has been done over the years to try to revive an endangered language, Irish, recently from a surprising source. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “AMACH ANOCHT”) KNEECAP: (Rapping in Irish). SIMON: Three guys from Belfast. They call themselves Kneecap. Their brash, often profane Irish hip-hop has sparked a following at home that…
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[PRESS RELEASE – New York, New York, August 8th, 2024] Veteran Blockchain Leaders Targeting Infrastructure Projects at the Intersection of Blockchain, AI and Financial Services Seasoned blockchain founders have joined to launch Arche Capital Management LLC (“Arche Capital” or the “Firm”), a new investment manager focused on financing and guiding early-stage entrepreneurs, companies and infrastructure…
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DAVID BIANCULLI, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m David Bianculli, professor of television Studies at Rowan University. Many of you may recognize this voice. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, “STORMY WEATHER”) LENA HORNE: (As Selina Rogers, singing) Don’t know why there’s no sun up in the sky – stormy weather since my man and I ain’t together….
Barb Ibrahim, left, drove half an hour to visit Amber and Matt Luman and their new daughter, Esserley. Ibrahim, a nurse of more than 30 years, is part of new program in Oregon that offers free home visits from a registered nurse for any family with a newborn. Cory Turner/NPR hide caption toggle caption Cory…
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Online backup is an essential hedge against physical data disaster. No matter if it’s a technical failure, an act of malice, or an act of nature, you never know when all the files and folders you have stored on your PC will be threatened. While we always recommend keeping a local backup for quick restores…
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