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New tree mural in London street sparks Banksy speculation

The suspected Banksy artwork in Finsbury Park features a person holding a pressure hose next to a tree with leaves, appearing overnight on a building.
The artwork has not been officially confirmed as a Banksy piece yet, with experts suggesting it resembles his signature style.

F.T.C. Seeks Blanket' Ban on Meta's Use of Young Users' Data

The Federal Trade Commission escalated its fight with the tech industry's biggest companies on Wednesday as it moved to impose what it called a blanket prohibition on the collection of young people's personal data by Meta, Facebook's parent company.The commission wants to significantly expand a record $5 billion consent order with the company from 2020 and said that Meta had failed to fully meet the legal commitments it made to overhaul its privacy practices to better protect its users.
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Could German police's Zelenskyy leak jeopardize the trip? DW 05/03/2023

German media was awash with reports on Wednesday about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Berlin and to Aachen next week.It began with a story in Wednesday's print edition of the Berliner Zeitung (BZ) citing unnamed Berlin police sources as confirming the visit.Most other major national publications soon followed, either using BZ's information or often obtaining more of their own.

Digital Media's Original Sin

When it comes to that high-octane, stressful, ever-crumbling field known broadly as digital media, pretty much every week can qualify as a bleak one.The news itself is constantly, famously bad; its pace is relentless and overwhelming.Readers are exhausted; web traffic-that all-important metric for bringing in ad dollars-is erratic.

Could German police's Zelenskyy leak jeopardize the trip? DW 05/03/2023

German media was awash with reports on Wednesday about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Berlin and to Aachen next week.It began with a story in Wednesday's print edition of the Berliner Zeitung (BZ) citing unnamed Berlin police sources as confirming the visit.Most other major national publications soon followed, either using BZ's information or often obtaining more of their own.

Digital Media's Original Sin

When it comes to that high-octane, stressful, ever-crumbling field known broadly as digital media, pretty much every week can qualify as a bleak one.The news itself is constantly, famously bad; its pace is relentless and overwhelming.Readers are exhausted; web traffic-that all-important metric for bringing in ad dollars-is erratic.
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FTC says Facebook violated privacy order, proposes ban on monetizing youth data

Facebook has not been doing enough to comply with a 2020 privacy order, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday.On top of "continuing to give app developers access to users' private information" that Meta claimed had been cut off, the FTC alleges that Facebook has caused new harm.

Senators to hear testimony on Supreme Court ethics

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court say they already abide voluntarily to the code of conduct that applies to lower federal court judges.Olivier Douliery /AFP via Getty Images Supreme Court ethics are front and center Tuesday when the Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony from a variety of witnesses ranging from judicial ethics experts to a former attorney general in the George W. Bush administration.

FTC says Facebook violated privacy order, proposes ban on monetizing youth data

Facebook has not been doing enough to comply with a 2020 privacy order, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday.On top of "continuing to give app developers access to users' private information" that Meta claimed had been cut off, the FTC alleges that Facebook has caused new harm.

Senators to hear testimony on Supreme Court ethics

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court say they already abide voluntarily to the code of conduct that applies to lower federal court judges.Olivier Douliery /AFP via Getty Images Supreme Court ethics are front and center Tuesday when the Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony from a variety of witnesses ranging from judicial ethics experts to a former attorney general in the George W. Bush administration.
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Thomas's "Citizens United" Vote Boosted Billionaire Benefactor's Political Power

Activists hold signs calling on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on April 19, 2023.STEFANI REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images A report published Monday highlights potential connections between the political influence of Harlan Crow's family and the billionaire GOP megadonor's yearslong endeavor to shower U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas with lavish vacations and other undisclosed gifts.

Sen. Ben Cardin will not seek reelection in 2024

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin announced Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2024, likely setting up a competitive primary in the Democratic stronghold state.It is time and when this term ends it will be my last years as an elected official, I will not seek reelection, Cardin said in a video.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Cardin in a statement and expressed confidence that Democrats will hold onto the Senate seat.

UK company set up in name of top Putin official in Ukraine

A UK company has been set up in the name of one of Vladimir Putin's top officials in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine despite him being under sanctions.Volodymyr Saldo, a notorious puppet of the Kremlin in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, is listed as the owner of a UK company registered in November, five months after his name was added to the sanctions list.

Juventus 0 (1) - Inter Milan 1 (2): Initial reaction and random observations

I'll be honest: Expectations were not high coming into Wednesday night's trip to the San Siro.That was me personally, and if you felt different than I respect you for being the optimistic person that I used to pride myself on.But the expectations were low because I did not expect Juventus - or, more specific, the man who is the manager - to go out and play the kind of way that would see his team potentially score multiple goals.

Filip Chytil on Rangers 4-year extension: Happy that I can see that hard work pays off | amNewYork

The New York Rangers knew that the 2023 offseason would be a difficult one to traverse with several young stars potentially going on the open market.Wednesday afternoon the team made sure one of their brightest young stars would remain a member of the franchise for the foreseeable future.New York agreed to terms with Filip Chytil on a four-year extension that would keep the former first-rounder in the Big Apple until the 2026-27 season.

Thomas's "Citizens United" Vote Boosted Billionaire Benefactor's Political Power

Activists hold signs calling on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on April 19, 2023.STEFANI REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images A report published Monday highlights potential connections between the political influence of Harlan Crow's family and the billionaire GOP megadonor's yearslong endeavor to shower U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas with lavish vacations and other undisclosed gifts.

Sen. Ben Cardin will not seek reelection in 2024

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin announced Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2024, likely setting up a competitive primary in the Democratic stronghold state.It is time and when this term ends it will be my last years as an elected official, I will not seek reelection, Cardin said in a video.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised Cardin in a statement and expressed confidence that Democrats will hold onto the Senate seat.

UK company set up in name of top Putin official in Ukraine

A UK company has been set up in the name of one of Vladimir Putin's top officials in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine despite him being under sanctions.Volodymyr Saldo, a notorious puppet of the Kremlin in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, is listed as the owner of a UK company registered in November, five months after his name was added to the sanctions list.

Juventus 0 (1) - Inter Milan 1 (2): Initial reaction and random observations

I'll be honest: Expectations were not high coming into Wednesday night's trip to the San Siro.That was me personally, and if you felt different than I respect you for being the optimistic person that I used to pride myself on.But the expectations were low because I did not expect Juventus - or, more specific, the man who is the manager - to go out and play the kind of way that would see his team potentially score multiple goals.

Filip Chytil on Rangers 4-year extension: Happy that I can see that hard work pays off | amNewYork

The New York Rangers knew that the 2023 offseason would be a difficult one to traverse with several young stars potentially going on the open market.Wednesday afternoon the team made sure one of their brightest young stars would remain a member of the franchise for the foreseeable future.New York agreed to terms with Filip Chytil on a four-year extension that would keep the former first-rounder in the Big Apple until the 2026-27 season.
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Dropping tuition fee pledge deeply disappointing', Starmer told

Sir Keir Starmer is facing criticism after confirming that Labour is set to move on from his commitment to abolish tuition fees.It becomes the latest pledge dropped by the Labour leader, with Sir Keir pointing to the different financial situation as the reason behind the latest shift.The move was criticised by the University and College Union (UCU), which labelled the decision deeply disappointing.
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RT @devonsaysrelax: I interviewed a very excitable boy, David Letterman, about our mutual love of Warren Zevon

The Best and Funniest of Warren Zevon, According to David Letterman

David Letterman and I are trying to grasp not only why Warren Zevon isn't in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame but why, until this year, he had never even been nominated for a potential induction.Is he too misunderstood?Does the novelty humor of "Werewolves of London" thwart his reputation?

Sony Xperia 1 V design revealed on billboards

Sony is unveiling the Xperia 1 Mk V in ten days.The device was teased over two months ago with a similar design to its predecessors, but now we have a confirmation of the looks.The new flagship appeared on a billboard in Hong Kong, revealing the three-camera vertical design with a more significant oval island and more prominent lenses.
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Woman killed in Co Tyrone crash remembered as a selfless, beautiful soul'

A woman who died in a Co Tyrone road collision along with her niece and nephew has been remembered as a beautiful soul and one of the most virtuous women of our generation.Julia McSorley, 75, and brother and sister Dan and Christine McKane all died on Thursday morning when the minivan they were travelling in collided with a lorry near Aughnacloy.

Like reading under the covers': books flourish in blackout-hit Ukraine

They have popped up like mushrooms after rain, says Maria Glazunova, who works at the Dovzhenko Centre, Kyiv's film archive.They are lovely places where you can drink coffee, read, and just sniff the books.After the terrifying early months of 2022, and a brutal winter of drone attacks and blackouts, a crop of new independent bookshops is hardly what one would expect to find in the Ukrainian capital.

How archivists are working to capture not just tapes of old TV and radio but the experience of tuning in together

We've lived with broadcasting for more than a century.Starting with radio in the 1920s, then television in the 1950s, Americans by the millions began purchasing boxes designed to receive electromagnetic signals transmitted from nearby towers.Upon arrival, those signals were amplified and their messages were "aired" into our lives.

Key Insights from U.S. Distributors Shared at ProWein

ProWein International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits in Dusseldorf, Germany, which took place March 19-21, lived up to its name as approximately 6,000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries were in attendance.Italy led the way, with 1,100 brands present, and more than 200 wineries from California showed America's international wine presence.

Woman killed in Co Tyrone crash remembered as a selfless, beautiful soul'

A woman who died in a Co Tyrone road collision along with her niece and nephew has been remembered as a beautiful soul and one of the most virtuous women of our generation.Julia McSorley, 75, and brother and sister Dan and Christine McKane all died on Thursday morning when the minivan they were travelling in collided with a lorry near Aughnacloy.

Like reading under the covers': books flourish in blackout-hit Ukraine

They have popped up like mushrooms after rain, says Maria Glazunova, who works at the Dovzhenko Centre, Kyiv's film archive.They are lovely places where you can drink coffee, read, and just sniff the books.After the terrifying early months of 2022, and a brutal winter of drone attacks and blackouts, a crop of new independent bookshops is hardly what one would expect to find in the Ukrainian capital.

How archivists are working to capture not just tapes of old TV and radio but the experience of tuning in together

We've lived with broadcasting for more than a century.Starting with radio in the 1920s, then television in the 1950s, Americans by the millions began purchasing boxes designed to receive electromagnetic signals transmitted from nearby towers.Upon arrival, those signals were amplified and their messages were "aired" into our lives.

Key Insights from U.S. Distributors Shared at ProWein

ProWein International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits in Dusseldorf, Germany, which took place March 19-21, lived up to its name as approximately 6,000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries were in attendance.Italy led the way, with 1,100 brands present, and more than 200 wineries from California showed America's international wine presence.
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Feinstein has vowed to return to Washington, but what happens if she doesn't?

The race to replace retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein is well underway, but as California's senior senator has missed nearly 60 votes over the past two months, some liberal Democrats are calling for her to resign.Feinstein, who is recovering from shingles, said she plans to serve out her term and has received the support of party leadership.
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The Lakers clowned the Grizzlies with their own victory chants and dances after knocking them out of the playoffs

While the Memphis Grizzlies talked copious amounts of trash throughout their first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers, the purple and gold were mostly content to let their play do the talking during their six-game series win to tip off the NBA playoffs.Or at least they were... until they had officially buried the Grizz.

Braves strike just in time, wipe away Mets in rain-shortened, five-inning game, 4-0

It wasn't a particularly good night for baseball in Queens, but the Braves nonetheless prevailed in a very rain-shortened contest by a 4-0 score, starting their four-game set against the division rivals off on a soggy-but-still-good (like french fries, sometimes, I guess) note.Most of this game wasn't really fun to watch, probably for fans of either side, and I can't imagine it was all that much fun to sit at the ballpark or actually play in it, either.

Report describes Apple's "organizational dysfunction" and "lack of ambition" in AI

A new behind-the-scenes report in The Information details Apple's struggles to keep up with AI features and innovation amid the rise of large language models (LLMs) that drive groundbreaking tools like ChatGPT.The article focuses on the efforts by the company's AI chief since 2018, John Giannandrea, to bring order to a fragmented AI group and make Apple more competitive with companies like Google, from which Giannandrea defected.

2023 NFL Draft odds movement: Will Anderson heavy favorite to go No. 2

It's been an endless cycle of several prospects being the favorite to go No. 2 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, currently held by the Houston Texans, and we may be getting an answer as the NFL Draft is just a few hours away.Will Anderson has become the biggest favorite in this NFL Draft cycle to go No. 2 overall, now as high as -500 at consensus sportsbooks.

The Lakers clowned the Grizzlies with their own victory chants and dances after knocking them out of the playoffs

While the Memphis Grizzlies talked copious amounts of trash throughout their first-round series with the Los Angeles Lakers, the purple and gold were mostly content to let their play do the talking during their six-game series win to tip off the NBA playoffs.Or at least they were... until they had officially buried the Grizz.

Braves strike just in time, wipe away Mets in rain-shortened, five-inning game, 4-0

It wasn't a particularly good night for baseball in Queens, but the Braves nonetheless prevailed in a very rain-shortened contest by a 4-0 score, starting their four-game set against the division rivals off on a soggy-but-still-good (like french fries, sometimes, I guess) note.Most of this game wasn't really fun to watch, probably for fans of either side, and I can't imagine it was all that much fun to sit at the ballpark or actually play in it, either.

Report describes Apple's "organizational dysfunction" and "lack of ambition" in AI

A new behind-the-scenes report in The Information details Apple's struggles to keep up with AI features and innovation amid the rise of large language models (LLMs) that drive groundbreaking tools like ChatGPT.The article focuses on the efforts by the company's AI chief since 2018, John Giannandrea, to bring order to a fragmented AI group and make Apple more competitive with companies like Google, from which Giannandrea defected.

2023 NFL Draft odds movement: Will Anderson heavy favorite to go No. 2

It's been an endless cycle of several prospects being the favorite to go No. 2 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, currently held by the Houston Texans, and we may be getting an answer as the NFL Draft is just a few hours away.Will Anderson has become the biggest favorite in this NFL Draft cycle to go No. 2 overall, now as high as -500 at consensus sportsbooks.
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England have quality and belief to match Australia and New Zealand Jack Welsby

St Helens full-back Jack Welsby has challenged England to emulate his all-conquering club side and bridge the gap to the southern hemisphere giants as they begin their long build-up to the 2025 World Cup.England face France in Warrington on Saturday in their first match since they suffered their agonising golden point defeat to Samoa in the semi-finals of last year's tournament at the Emirates Stadium.

Realme 11 Pro+ does test run on Geekbench, display specs confirmed too

The Realme 11 series is due to launch on May 10 and the latest info on the lineup includes the chipset and display specs of the top-end Pro+ model.The Realme 11 Pro+ appeared in a listing on Geekbench 5 confirming it will be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset and 12GB RAM.Realme 11 Pro+ scorecard on Geekbench 5
The device managed 838 single-core points and a 2,302-point multi-core outing.

What I'm Reading: Wives and Muses Edition

You've probably noticed, if you read this column regularly, that I think a lot about the interplay between public and private interests: the ways that personal motivations and decisions affect major public events like wars and scandals, but also the ways in which public, structural constraints affect people's private decisions, shaping their lives and careers, and sometimes their safety.

Leaked Pixel 7a marketing materials confirm key specs and design yet again

Google cannot keep its Pixel devices under wrap prior to their official releases and the Pixel 7a is no different.After being leaked in just about every way imaginable, including a developer unit making its way online in detailed images we now have what seem like official marketing materials for the Pixel 7a.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro is coming on April 29, design and key specs revealed

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has announced it will add a new member to the Redmi Note 12 series on April 29, dubbed Redmi Note 12R Pro.The company also shared a poster revealing the Redmi Note 12R Pro's design and color options.The image shows us the smartphone's rear side, sporting a rectangular camera island housing two cameras and an LED flash.

Did You Know That There's an Engagement Ring on Lana Del Rey's Finger?

Lana Del Rey got a ring to go with her candy necklace.Just days after she released her ninth album, Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd, Billboard reports that Del Rey is engaged to Evan Winiker, a talent manager and musician.Vulture has reached out to representatives for Del Rey and Winiker for confirmation.
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