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Tech layoffs: PayPal cuts 2,000 jobs as global economy weakens

The online payments platform is the latest technology firm to cut costs as the global economy weakens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1Bk9V3C via IFTTT

Tech layoffs: PayPal cuts 2,000 jobs as global economy weakens

The online payments platform is the latest technology firm to cut costs as the global economy weakens. from BBC News - Technology

Government promises robust crypto regulation

Proposals are being set out as scandals and tumbling values raise questions about the industry's future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/R9vFKPy via IFTTT

Government promises robust crypto regulation

Proposals are being set out as scandals and tumbling values raise questions about the industry's future. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine war: Joe Biden rules out sending F-16 fighter jets

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Kyiv says it needs further aid to help take control of the country's airspace from Russia.

Children as young as nine exposed to pornography

The consumption of pornography is widespread among children, the children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology

JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.

The sportswear chain says stored data relating to its customers might be at risk following the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mMAEPfl via IFTTT

JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack.

The sportswear chain says stored data relating to its customers might be at risk following the attack. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector

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Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remains of soldiers.

The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain

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Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort.

Ukraine war: Russian athletes cannot be allowed at Olympics, Zelensky says

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Olympics chiefs say Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete as neutrals, but Ukraine opposes the move.

Ukraine: Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike

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Boris Johnson says he had an "extraordinary" call with President Putin before the Ukraine invasion.

Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand

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A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

US to make it easier for gay men to donate blood

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The FDA will soon remove a three month abstinence policy for donations for men who have sex with men.

AmazonSmile closes: Charities say they will suffer

Amazon will soon close its charity scheme that allows people to donate by shopping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sBfrMFm via IFTTT

AmazonSmile closes: Charities say they will suffer

Amazon will soon close its charity scheme that allows people to donate by shopping. from BBC News - Technology

George Santos: Drag queen claims embroil embattled congressman

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A Republican who has criticised LGBT people becomes television comedy fodder as pictures from his past resurface.

Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines

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The staple ingredient has become a symbol of the country's rising cost of living.

Lockdowns linked to tenfold rise in child sex imagery

A charity says its data highlights how predators took advantage of the worldwide Covid-19 situation. from BBC News - Technology

Warning over risky electric blankets sold online

The consumer rights group Which? found products being sold online that could cause electric shocks. from BBC News - Technology

US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew

The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KcuaIAB via IFTTT

US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew

The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout. from BBC News - Technology

Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram

The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0vsNd8E via IFTTT

Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram

The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technology

This nurse uses humour to highlight serious challenges

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As nurses strike in multiple countries, John Dela Cruz went viral on TikTok with his short videos.

Can these rocks really power light bulbs? No, say the experts

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Viral videos of minerals with apparent electrical properties are not what they seem.

Live music: How buying concert tickets could be made better

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Concerts can be life-affirming. Buying tickets is the opposite. Here are eight possible solutions.

Iranian and Russian hackers targeting politicians and journalists, warn UK officials

Politicians and journalists are being targeted with espionage attacks, the UK government is warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Bxfdm36 via IFTTT

Iranian and Russian hackers targeting politicians and journalists, warn UK officials

Politicians and journalists are being targeted with espionage attacks, the UK government is warning. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter sued over antisemitic posts left online

Two groups in Germany claim the social network has betrayed users' trust. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Z8zEbRd via IFTTT

Twitter sued over antisemitic posts left online

Two groups in Germany claim the social network has betrayed users' trust. from BBC News - Technology

Microsoft Outlook and Teams down for thousands around world

Data from outage tracking website Downdetector showed more than 5,000 reports in the UK alone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yCZ6r2s via IFTTT

Microsoft Outlook and Teams down for thousands around world

Data from outage tracking website Downdetector showed more than 5,000 reports in the UK alone. from BBC News - Technology

Musk's Boring Company shows off Las Vegas tunnels

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The BBC's James Clayton visited the tunnel network carrying passengers in Tesla cars.

US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals

A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ecmKXGW via IFTTT

US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals

A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls. from BBC News - Technology

Elon Musk claims he had 'unequivocal' backing to take Tesla private

The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wQqYEp9 via IFTTT

Elon Musk claims he had 'unequivocal' backing to take Tesla private

The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal. from BBC News - Technology

Capitol rioter who posed with feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk found guilty

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Richard Barnett carried a stun gun as he joined the crowds storming the Capitol on 6 January 2021.

Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI

It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Gc3t7BL via IFTTT

Spotify cuts jobs in latest tech-sector cull

The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce. from BBC News - Technology

Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle

US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster buys Quordle, a Wordle-style five-letter-word guessing game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dk681Di via IFTTT

Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle

US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster buys Quordle, a Wordle-style five-letter-word guessing game. from BBC News - Technology

Brendan Fraser: We need to stop bias against those with obesity

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The actor, known for The Mummy films, plays a morbidly obese recluse in Darren Aronofky's The Whale.

Spain gang bust: Ukrainians exploited in illegal tobacco operation

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Spanish police say Ukrainian refugees worked long hours to mass-produce fake cigarettes.

How eating oysters could help protect the coast

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Restaurants in New Orleans are recycling their oyster shells in an effort to protect the Louisiana coastline.

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes attempted to flee US, prosecutors claim

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According to a new court filing, the 38-year-old bought a one-way ticket to Mexico last January.

Los Angeles police sued over teacher's death

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Keenan Anderson died in police custody after a Taser was used to arrest him for fleeing a car crash.

I have low vision, so I built an app to help others like me

Adjustable smartphone camera filters change how things look, helping users see more easily. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/olnjN8i via IFTTT

Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs

Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately. from BBC News - Technology

I have low vision, so I built an app to help others like me

Adjustable smartphone camera filters change how things look, helping users see more easily. from BBC News - Technology

Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy

The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HeUELSp via IFTTT

Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy

The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector. from BBC News - Technology

The race to make diesel engines run on hydrogen

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Ordinary diesel trucks could be converted to a hydrogen-diesel mix, according to researchers in Australia.

'I use Call of Duty to speak to my family in Iran'

Iranians in Birmingham reveal how turmoil in their homeland affects their health and livelihoods. from BBC News - Technology

What are Meta's Quest Pro and HTC’s Vive XR Elite like to use?

BBC News technology editor Zoe Kleinman tries two new headsets that can transport you to virtual worlds. from BBC News - Technology

What are Meta's Quest Pro and HTC’s Vive XR Elite like to use?

BBC News technology editor Zoe Kleinman tries two new headsets that can transport you to virtual worlds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OSteiJu via IFTTT

Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay

New research points to a positive trend with ransomware gangs' profits dropping 40% in 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tGVSls6 via IFTTT

Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay

New research points to a positive trend with ransomware gangs' profits dropping 40% in 2022. from BBC News - Technology

George Santos: Lawmaker denies taking money from dying dog GoFundMe

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The lawmaker, who has admitted lying about his biography, has recently been named to two House panels.

Bitzlato crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes

Bitzlato co-founder Anatoly Legkodymov is accused of helping to process $700m in illicit funds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6Uvicnj via IFTTT

Bitzlato crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes

Bitzlato co-founder Anatoly Legkodymov is accused of helping to process $700m in illicit funds. from BBC News - Technology

AI image creator faces UK and US legal challenges

Getty Images, one of the worlds biggest picture agencies, is taking action against Stability AI. from BBC News - Technology

Gamers say goodbye to Google's Stadia as platform shuts

All purchases are being refunded - but there are worries some games will be lost forever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YXKIeCx via IFTTT

Gamers say goodbye to Google's Stadia as platform shuts

All purchases are being refunded - but there are worries some games will be lost forever. from BBC News - Technology

Baby among six killed in possible cartel attack in California

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California police say six people, including a grandmother and 10-month old child, were shot dead.

Twitter auctions bird statue and other office furniture

After axing staff and scrapping perks, Twitter is offloading surplus supplies. from BBC News - Technology

Nick Cave criticises AI attempt to write Nick Cave lyrics: 'This song sucks'

The musician responds after a popular chatbot produces lyrics "in the style of Nick Cave". from BBC News - Technology

Industrial espionage: How China sneaks out America's technology secrets

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The true extent of commercial spying is unknown but experts say it is "pervasive".

Wikipedia needs different safety rules, says foundation

The Online Safety Bill shouldn't treat community-run sites like big tech firms its foundation says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FB3kI1Z via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak bows to Tory revolt over internet safety law

Tech bosses could face jail time for failing to protect children online, after a backbench rebellion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jUJRgV0 via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak bows to Tory revolt over internet safety law

Tech bosses could face jail time for failing to protect children online, after a backbench rebellion. from BBC News - Technology

Industrial espionage: How China sneaks out America's technology secrets

The true extent of commercial spying is unknown but experts say it is "pervasive". from BBC News - Technology

Taliban start buying blue ticks on Twitter

Prominent officials have bought ticks which used to indicate notable accounts verified by Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YmG9ebq via IFTTT

Taliban start buying blue ticks on Twitter

Prominent officials have bought ticks which used to indicate notable accounts verified by Twitter. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users

Twitter users say the social network has "a different vibe" since the billionaire took charge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/en8BvVu via IFTTT

Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users

Twitter users say the social network has "a different vibe" since the billionaire took charge. from BBC News - Technology

Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

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People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.

How drones could be the future of Indian farming

Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PQmD8Bl via IFTTT

How drones could be the future of Indian farming

Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working? from BBC News - Technology

VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time

New devices from Meta and HTC cost more than £1,000, but all eyes are on rumoured Apple glasses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LIzgl68 via IFTTT

VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time

New devices from Meta and HTC cost more than £1,000, but all eyes are on rumoured Apple glasses. from BBC News - Technology

Thousands of Israelis hold legal reforms protest in Tel Aviv

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Organisers have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining democratic rule.

Newport News: Staff were alerted six-year-old may have had a weapon

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School chief says at least one staff member was alerted the child had a gun before the shooting.

Tesla cuts prices by up to a fifth to boost demand

The electric car maker is reducing prices by thousands of pounds as global downturn threatens sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/S8gjCHJ via IFTTT

Tesla cuts prices by up to a fifth to boost demand

The electric car maker is reducing prices by thousands of pounds as global downturn threatens sales. from BBC News - Technology

Online Safety Bill changes 'not ruled out' - culture secretary

Tory rebels want to make social media bosses criminally liable if they fail to protect children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0CvP8Vd via IFTTT

Online Safety Bill changes 'not ruled out' - culture secretary

Tory rebels want to make social media bosses criminally liable if they fail to protect children. from BBC News - Technology

Devika Rani: Did Bollywood’s longest kiss really happen in 1933?

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The 1933 film Karma has long been written about as the film with Bollywood's first-ever and longest kiss.

India targets China's dominance in mobile phones

There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry. from BBC News - Technology

Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law

Nearly 40 Tory MPs want tech bosses to face time in prison if they fail to protect children online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CcEwpS1 via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law

Nearly 40 Tory MPs want tech bosses to face time in prison if they fail to protect children online. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter says leaked emails not hacked from its systems

But it warns users to beware of criminals using the data to send fraudulent messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RCABZJK via IFTTT

Twitter says leaked emails not hacked from its systems

But it warns users to beware of criminals using the data to send fraudulent messages. from BBC News - Technology

Nigeria's cash crunch: Hunting out savings from under mattresses

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Why Africa's most-populous country is introducing new bank notes weeks before an election.

FTX: Collapsed crypto giant recovers $5bn of assets

The firm's former chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating an "epic" fraud. from BBC News - Technology

UK Twitter employees in legal threat over redundancies

A legal letter seen by BBC News calls workers' treatment "unlawful, unfair and completely unacceptable". from BBC News - Technology

UK Twitter employees legal threat over redundancies

A legal letter seen by BBC News calls workers' treatment "unlawful, unfair and completely unacceptable". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Y6OUEw7 via IFTTT

iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive pays tribute to Tom Karen

Sir Jony Ive said the late designer "perfectly embodied the ideals and values of a generation". from BBC News - Technology

Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LctYEBw via IFTTT

Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine war: Conflicting claims over embattled town of Soledar

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Russia's Wagner mercenaries claim to be in control - but Kyiv says its troops are still holding out.

Cryptocurrency: UK Treasury considers plan for digital pound

The economic secretary to the Treasury says the UK is committed to becoming a world crypto hub. from BBC News - Technology

Meta denies African content-moderator firm exit poses risk

Sama, which runs Facebook's moderation hub for east Africa, is to stop providing content-review services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1ixnBQC via IFTTT

Meta denies African content-moderator firm exit poses risk

Sama, which runs Facebook's moderation hub for east Africa, is to stop providing content-review services. from BBC News - Technology

Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds

Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds. from BBC News - Technology

Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds

Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZyDRLJ9 via IFTTT

Ozone layer may be restored in decades, UN report says

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A global agreement in 1987 to ban chemicals harming the ozone layer is working, scientists say.

Almost 90% of games sold in UK in 2022 were digital - ERA

Physical game sales fell 4.5% last year, the digital entertainment and retail association says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ECkaOhX via IFTTT

Almost 90% of games sold in UK in 2022 were digital - ERA

Physical game sales fell 4.5% last year, the digital entertainment and retail association says. from BBC News - Technology

YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure

The YouTuber says he plans to "make this right" after fans lost money investing in his CryptoZoo game. from BBC News - Technology

YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure

The YouTuber says he plans to "make this right" after fans lost money investing in his CryptoZoo game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Z63N4OQ via IFTTT

Australia flood crisis: 'Once in a century'

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Heavy rain brought by a tropical cyclone has hit Western Australia, leaving communities stranded.

Will the metaverse be your new workplace?

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Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced.

Will the metaverse be your new workplace?

Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4Kslj7J via IFTTT

Will the metaverse be your new workplace?

Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced. from BBC News - Technology

Iran protests: Two men hanged over killing of militiaman

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Mohammad Mahdi Karami and Seyed Mohammad Hosseini said they had been forced to make false confessions.

Wikipedia owner denies Saudi infiltration claim

Two human rights groups accused Riyadh of using agents to "promote positive content" on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CDZSesH via IFTTT

Wikipedia owner denies Saudi infiltration claim

Two human rights groups accused Riyadh of using agents to "promote positive content" on the site. from BBC News - Technology

Ukraine war: Russians accused of opening fire despite Putin’s unilateral truce

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A unilateral ceasefire called by Russia breaks down within hours of coming into effect.

US bank Silvergate hit with $8bn in crypto withdrawals

The bank has had to sell $5.2bn in assets to cover two-thirds of its customers withdrawing their deposits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tGsj8Wy via IFTTT

US bank Silvergate hit with $8bn in crypto withdrawals

The bank has had to sell $5.2bn in assets to cover two-thirds of its customers withdrawing their deposits. from BBC News - Technology

Schools hit by cyber attack and documents leaked

Confidential details including child passport scans and SEN data is published online, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lSOj89x via IFTTT

Schools hit by cyber attack and documents leaked

Confidential details including child passport scans and SEN data is published online, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Technology

California hit with record-breaking rain and flooding

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Northern California is facing an atmospheric river bringing heavy wind, rain and flooding.

Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

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The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive.

Samsung sees profit plunge by 69% as chip prices slump

The slump comes as the global economic slowdown hits memory chip prices and demand for devices. from BBC News - Technology

Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity

When there is no mobile coverage, phones will be able to send and receive emergency texts via satellite. from BBC News - Technology

Twitter: Millions of users' email addresses 'stolen' in data hack

Reports suggest more than 200 million sets of data were taken and are being given away on an online forum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VCmjkfd via IFTTT

Twitter: Millions of users' email addresses 'stolen' in data hack

Reports suggest more than 200 million sets of data were taken and are being given away on an online forum. from BBC News - Technology

WhatsApp to enable messaging in internet blackouts

Instant-messaging service WhatsApp is letting users connect via proxy servers so they can stay online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/d4p9lCx via IFTTT

WhatsApp to enable messaging in internet blackouts

Instant-messaging service WhatsApp is letting users connect via proxy servers so they can stay online. from BBC News - Technology

The Somali gold rush endangering frankincense and myrrh

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Miners in Somaliland are uprooting centuries-old trees used since antiquity to make perfume.

Porn website age checks introduced in Louisiana

US adult industry campaigners argue the law is the wrong solution. from BBC News - Technology

Gadgets unveiled at CES but Russia is banned

Thousands have come to Las Vegas for one of the world's largest technology shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/baTAdBF via IFTTT

Gadgets unveiled at CES but Russia is banned

Thousands have come to Las Vegas for one of the world's largest technology shows. from BBC News - Technology

Makiivka: Russia blames missile attack on troops' phone use

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Russia now says 89 soldiers were killed in the attack in Makiivka, in the occupied Donetsk region.

Leeds leads drive to ensure 'no one left behind' in cost of living crisis

Charities have warned millions could be forced to choose between heating, food and the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/unRBLCK via IFTTT

Leeds leads drive to ensure 'no one left behind' in cost of living crisis

Charities have warned millions could be forced to choose between heating, food and the internet. from BBC News - Technology

US regulators warn banks over cryptocurrency risks

The announcement comes just two months after the collapse of FTX sent shockwaves through the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KStD92C via IFTTT

US regulators warn banks over cryptocurrency risks

The announcement comes just two months after the collapse of FTX sent shockwaves through the industry. from BBC News - Technology

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/84W9oiz via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted. from BBC News - Technology

Cuba: Women boxers allowed to compete after rule change

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The Cuban government has finally changed its rules to allow women to compete in boxing tournaments.

Tesla reports record 1.3 million deliveries for 2022

However, Elon Musk's electric car maker missed Wall Street forecasts for the last three months of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1hmgtYe via IFTTT

Tesla reports record 1.3 million deliveries for 2022

However, Elon Musk's electric car maker missed Wall Street forecasts for the last three months of the year. from BBC News - Technology

Crowds celebrate in Brazil as Lula sworn in as president

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Brazil's new president travelled in an open-topped car and waved to people lining the streets.

New Year: Auckland welcomes in 2023 with fireworks display

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Fireworks light up the sky in Auckland - one of the first countries in the world to mark the new year.

Pope Benedict XVI through the years

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A look back at the former leader of the Catholic Church's life after his death at the age of 95.