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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made an unexpected visit to Kyiv on Tuesday to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Zelenskyy described Kishida as a "powerful defender of the international order" and "a longtime friend of Ukraine."Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzheppar hailed the "historic visit" as a sign of "strong cooperation" between the two countries.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made an unexpected visit to Kyiv on Tuesday to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Japan's national broadcaster NHK showed footage of Kishida walking along a platform in a train station, escorted by people who appeared to be Ukrainian officials.

German wholesaler Metro faces heightened criticism from Ukraine's NACP corruption watchdog and concerned citizens over its decision to continue business operations in Russia.Justifying the addition of the wholesaler based in Dusseldorf, Germany, to its so-called list of international sponsors of war, Ukraine NACP tweeted that Metro's management hasn't stopped "financing Russian aggression," and that "key shareholder Daniel Kretinsky, is closely linked to the oil, gas and banking sectors of Russia's economy."

The Stanley Cup Final is, at least, a series now.It got a little hairy there, and it seemed like the Golden Knights had the inside track to a 3-0 lead, but Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe would have none of that.Meanwhile, the New York Islanders have made a deal on the business end.Islanders News


The business guy the Islanders were rumored to have hired, former NHL COO John Collins, now owns a stake in the team and will oversee business operations.

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The Coca-Cola Company is getting deep into the artificial intelligence game thanks to a newly-inked deal that will see it partnering with OpenAI.The press release announcing the deal did not say how much the partnership between Coca-Cola, OpenAI, and the Bain consulting firm is worth, but given that the AI firm recently got a multi-billion-dollar contract with Microsoft, there's a good chance it's worth a pretty penny - and it seems particularly significant because of Coke's storied history in advertising, a domain that the release seems to hint could be a target for the AI tech.

As a buyer, there's a need to learn how to purchase valuable items.With so many products, it may not be easy to know what is worth the price.The following are some of the current problems that buyers are facing.1.Rising prices for consumer goods
There has been a steady increase in the price of goods.

MIAMI - Caroline O'Connor didn't know what her ceiling was when she entered the sports business world, simply because there were so few examples of women who traveled her path.Turns out, she had no limit.The Miami Marlins promoted O'Connor to president of business operations on Monday, making them the first U.S. major sports franchise to have women serving simultaneously as president and general manager.

The Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that Canadian software company Constellation Software disclosed last week.Toronto-based Constellation Software is a company specialized in the acquisition of vertical market software firms.With a few notable exceptions, the company's acquisitions have been small, of less than $5 million in value.

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Meta announces a new AI tools for advertisers; Linda Yaccarino replaces Elon Musk as Twitter's CEO; and News Corp reports reduced revenue for Q1 2023.Meta doubles down on AI with sandbox
As part of its renewed focus on AI, Meta has announced an AI Sandbox for advertisers to help them create new ads.

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: FTX agrees to merge with Binance; a new antitrust complaint launches against Microsoft in Europe; and TikTok overhauls its US operations against a slumped digital advertising industry.Crypto Giants Binance and FTX Merge
Two of the world's largest offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance and FTX, have agreed to merge after public bickering between both companies.

Cedara, the first end-to-end carbon intelligence platform empowering businesses and their employees to seamlessly take climate action, is announcing its collaboration with ShowHeroes, a global independent leader in digital video content, tech, and advertising solutions.By leveraging Cedara's Enterprise product, ShowHeroes will holistically measure its carbon footprint across business operations, as well as their ad tech and publisher partners, and ultimately share emissions data seamlessly to media buying partners such as brands and advertising agencies.

ChatGPT is one of the latest additions to the world of AI and it's taking the planet by storm!Are you wondering why everyone is talking about it?Do you want to learn how to use it for your personal and professional projects?If so, then this course is for you!In this Introduction to ChatGPT course, you'll learn how to use this groundbreaking technology effectively in both your daily and professional life.

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Champions League semifinalists Real Madrid and AC Milan will face off July 23 at the Rose Bowl in the first of three Southern California summer friendlies featuring five of Europe's biggest soccer clubs.The second game will see La Liga leader Barcelona play Arsenal at SoFi Stadium on July 26 while Italian rivals Juventus and Milan will meet July 27 at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Popular beverage manufacturer, Coca-Cola, has joined the AI train.According to a report by Fox Business, the soda giant has begun to integrate AI into various verticals within the company, primarily focusing on improvements of products and services to customers.This news came to light as the company's first-quarter earnings report was released.

The US and UK governments on Thursday sanctioned six Russians and one Ukrainian for their alleged involvement in an infamous Russia-based cybercrime network that infected millions of computers worldwide, including those in American hospitals.The sanctions target seven alleged core members of a cybercrime gang known as Trickbot, whose eponymous hacking tool has for years stalked US critical infrastructure, the US Treasury Department said in a statement.

Nothing like a spokesperson issuing assurances that BuzzFeed "remains focused on human-generated journalism" to make you feel good about the future of the news industry, right?The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday on a staff memo at BuzzFeed that laid out plans for the digital media company to use OpenAI - creator of ChatGPT - to help write quizzes and other content.

Roughly one-third of the US population has a direct connection to the military, including active-duty service members, veterans and their families.That's around 133 million people."It really is a staggering number," says Mark Harper, an Air Force veteran and GM of military and defense at Recurrent Ventures, where he's responsible for editorial and business operations across Recurrent's military titles.

With free agency negotiations allowed to begin in less than two weeks, the Sparks put in place the final piece of their front office by hiring Karen Bryant as their chief administrative officer and general manager, the team announced Tuesday.Bryant's primary WNBA experience came during 15 years with the Seattle Storm, where she served as chief operating officer and, for the final seven years of her tenure, team president and chief executive officer.

Hackers accessed the personal data of nearly 270,000 patients in an attempted ransomware attack on a Louisiana health care system in October, a spokesperson for the system told CNN Wednesday.Lake Charles Memorial Health System, which includes a 314-bed hospital, thwarted the hackers' attempt to encrypt its computers and prevented any disruption to patient care, according to spokesperson Allison Livingston.

Uber said on Tuesday that its revenue grew 29 percent in its most recent quarter as the company benefited from a series of investments in new services, as well as the continued return of drivers to its ride-hailing business.The company said it had $8.8 billion in revenue, roughly in line with investors' expectations.

Uber on Tuesday reported revenue growth exceeding expectations from Wall Street, suggesting that the company has continued to recover from a pandemic slump as drivers return to the platform.But it posted a net loss, in part because of its investments in other ride-hailing companies.Revenue was $8.34 billion for the third quarter, a 72 percent increase from a year earlier.

Customer experience (CX) is a broad and encompassing category that includes various aspects, with user experience (UX) being a crucial component.Within the UX process, user interface (UI) design plays a significant role in shaping the overall experience.The relationship between these elements can be illustrated in a Venn diagram, as depicted below.

This is a summary of the Overview of Taxes in a Digital World #ABATECHSHOW 2023Tax Deductions for Law Firm Tech Tools Presentation by tax attorney Jamie Szal and Tax Treatment of Flat Fees v.Advance Retainer Fees for Lawyers CPA T. Jayden DoyeTax Treatment of Law Firm Use of Virtual Contractors on Tax Strategies for Solos & Smalls in a Digital and Web 3.0 World.

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BuzzFeed's AI-powered quizzes have arrived.Starting today, there are six for readers to try.As you can probably imagine, the majority are themed around Valentine's Day.Want help writing the perfect breakup text?How about a brief synopsis for a romcom starring your favorite actor as you?

The A to Z Artificial Intelligence eBook Bundle, now only $20, introduces the basics of AI, shows how to code and explains practical uses.Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we do business.The technology is so advanced, however, that the average person likely doesn't know too much about it.

All modern enterprises must accept the fact that at some point their systems or networks will very likely experience an unauthorized intrusion of some kind.This is the state of the world's current security environment and for the most part enterprises, especially well-managed ones, have come to terms with this fate while also doing their best to reduce risks and prepare for how to handle such security incidents.

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Quality management and data technology company BarTrack and Arryved, the leading point-of-service (POS) provider for craft food and beverage establishments, announce an integrated partnership for front-of-house bar and taproom operations.The two data-driven companies will host a live webinar on Dec. 13 at 1 pm ET for management teams to learn more about how to utilize these tools as a tandem solution to save an average of $5,000 per week.

Online classes provided by the Durham District School Board will be cancelled for the second day, the board says, as it works to recover after a "cyber-incident" that took place Friday.(Shutterstock/arrowsmith2) A school board northeast of Toronto says a cyberattack over the weekend is impacting at-home schooling.

The Marlins went 0-5 this season in games that Angel Hernández worked as the home plate umpire.Marlins Podcast Episodes
Scheduled Games for November 15, 2022 (all times ET)
Cardenales de Lara at Navegantes del Magallanes, 6:00 p.m.
RA12 at Cangrejeros de Santurce, 6:10 p.m.
Estrellas Orientales at Tigres del Licey, 6:15 p.m.
Leones del Escogido at Águilas Cibaeñas, 6:30 p.m.
Gigantes del Cibao at Toros del Este, 6:30 p.m.


     Monday's winter ball updates: Bryan De La Cruz went 0-for-5 and Jesús Sánchez went 1-for-4 with a walk for Toros del Este; Jerar Encarnación received his belated LIDOM MVP of the Week award, but didn't play for Águilas Cibaeñas.