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Oct 25, 2021, 8:29 PM 1 After several months of back and forth, it looks like Google and Roku haven’t reached an accord regarding the distribution deal for YouTube’s main app. To put pressure on the search giant, Roku removed the YouTube TV app from its channel store, and while existing customers could continue to use the service, new customers are unable to download it.Unfortunately, the distribution deal for YouTube app will expire on December 9, and if things don’t improve, the app will be removed from Roku’s channel store just like the YouTube TV app.In a blog post published last week, Roku specifically said that its concerns with Google “are not about money.” The company claims it did not ask for any changes in regards with the financial terms of its existing agreement. However, Google wants Roku to prioritize YouTube over other content providers when it comes to search results.On top of that, the statement mentions that “Google discriminates against Roku by demanding search, voice, and data features that they do not insist on from other streaming platforms.” Shortly after publishing the blog, Roku was notified by Google that unless they reach an agreement on renewal terms prior to…

'Morse Fight' Instagram videos concern Milwaukee parents Two Milwaukee parents are upset after a video of their son using the restroom was posted to social media. It happened while the 12-year-old was at school. MILWAUKEE - Two Milwaukee parents are upset after a video of their son using the restroom was posted to social media. It happened while the 12-year-old was at school. The parents say their son was using the restroom at Morse Middle School when someone jumped over the stall and filmed him. The video was put on an Instagram page that included even more disturbing posts. "You expect them to be in a comfort zone, protected," said Shameia Harris, mother. The school building is a place that's supposed to help build a child up, but Milwaukee parents say a group of kids tried bringing down their 12-year-old son. "Disbelief, disappointment, violated," said Harris. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Someone jumped over the bathroom stall at Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented as their 12-year-old son used the restroom. The video was posted to the Morse Fight Instagram page, where it was viewed more than 100 times. "He feels…

The results were a continuation of the company’s strong financial performance during the coronavirus pandemic, which has pushed people indoors toward their computers and other devices.Credit...Kelsey McClellan for The New York TimesOct. 25, 2021Updated 6:02 p.m. ETFacebook said on Monday that revenue rose 35 percent to $29 billion in the three months ending in September compared with the same period last year, while profits rose 17 percent to $9.2 billion, a sign of the social network’s financial strength as it faces a public relations crisis over troubling disclosures made by a former employee.Advertising revenue, which is responsible for the vast majority of Facebook’s income, rose 33 percent to $28.3 billion. “Other” revenue, which consists largely of sales of Facebook’s virtual-reality Oculus hardware, rose 195 percent to $734 million.Some 3.6 billion people now use one of Facebook’s apps every month, up 12 percent from a year earlier.“We made good progress this quarter and our community continues to grow,” said Mark Zuckerberg,  » Read More

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro reacts during a ceremony to sanction the bill that create the Federal Regional Court, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil October 20, 2021. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File PhotoRIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Facebook (FB.O)and YouTube have removed from their platforms a video by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in which the far-right leader made a false claim that COVID-19 vaccines were linked with developing AIDS.Both Facebook and Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) YouTube said the video, which was recorded on Thursday, violated their policies."Our policies don't allow claims that COVID-19 vaccines kill or seriously harm people," a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement on Monday.YouTube confirmed that it had taken the same step later in the day."We removed a video from Jair Bolsonaro's channel for violating our medical disinformation policy regarding COVID-19 for alleging that vaccines don't reduce the risk of contracting the disease and that they cause other infectious diseases," YouTube said in a statement.According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), COVID-19 vaccines approved by health regulators are safe for most people, including those living with HIV, the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, known as AIDS.Bolsonaro's office did not respond immediately…

A more complete portrait of how Facebook was vividly aware of its harmful effects came to light Monday, both at Frances Haugen’s testimony in front of the British Parliament and via a series of reports based on internal documents she leaked, deemed “The Facebook Papers.” During the 2.5 hour question-and-answer, Haugen repeatedly said that Facebook puts “growth over safety,” particularly in developing areas of the world where the company does not have language or cultural expertise to regulate content without fostering division among users. Here are the most explosive revelations from her Oct. 25 testimony and the internal documents. Facebook fails to moderate harmful content in developing countries The documents, confirmed by multiple news outlets, reveal that problems with hate speech and disinformation are dramatically worse in the developing world, where content moderation is often weaker. In India, Facebook reportedly did not have enough resources or expertise in the country’s 22 officially recognized languages, leaving the company unable to grapple with a rise in anti-Muslim posts and fake accounts tied to the country’s ruling party and opposition figures.  » Read More

16 hours ago - NewsColorado predicted to have a warmer, drier winterNOAA; Map: Kavya Beheraj/Axios; Data: NOAA; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosThe return of La Niña for the second straight year means winter in Colorado will bring warmer temperatures and less precipitation than normal, according to a new forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Why it matters: Dry conditions have fueled some of Colorado's most devastating wildfires, including last year's East Troublesome blaze, which raged for more than a month and destroyed nearly 194,000 acres.Zoom in: Almost the entire state is expected to see above-average temperatures this winter.Drought across the Western Slope and northern part of the state is expected to worsen, while regions without dry spells, including southeast Colorado, will see water shortages develop.Mountain snowpack during La Niña varies, but experts say to expect fewer major snowstorms. NOAA; Map: Will Chase/AxiosThe big picture: Severe-to-exceptional drought continues to dominate the western half of the country — a problem largely caused by climate change.A 2020 study published in the journal Science found that climate change made drought conditions more severe between 2000 and 2018 in western North America than almost any other drought in the region since the year 800. More Denver…

Costumes and eclectic candy collections aren’t the only ways to get into the seasonal spirit. What to watch: Oversized spider webs, skeletons on chairlifts at "Screamboat," and evil inflatables are on display around Denver. Whether you’re hosting a spooky celebration or stocking up for trick-or-treaters, decking out your dwelling with funny or frightening Halloween decorations is a must this season.The "Ghoulggenheim Booseum," a skeleton gallery in Capitol Hill. Photo: Gigi Sukin/AxiosCity Park Halloween decorations. Photo: Gigi Sukin/AxiosEnter the guarded gates of this Country Club home — if you dare. Photo: Alayna Alvarez/Axios A grim warning outside a Denver Country Club home. Photo: Gigi Sukin/AxiosA "Screamboat" chairlift outside a Wash Park home. Photo: Gigi Sukin/AxiosHillbilly skeletons playing banjos, as they naturally do, on the front porch of a home in Denver’s La Alma Lincoln Park neighborhood. Photo: Alayna Alvarez/AxiosBeware the bones. Photo: Gigi Sukin/AxiosDragons creepy, yet cool enough to keep up year-round at this Country Club residence. Photo: Alayna Alvarez/AxiosAn unsettling mannequin staged outside a Denver home. Photo: Gigi Sukin/AxiosA super-duper creepy and nearly life-size fallen angel guards a corner of this Country Club home. Photo: Alayna Alvarez/AxiosR.I.P to all the souls laid to rest (buried or not) at this mass graveyard…

by Alex Billington October 25, 2021Source: Vimeo "It is just a body. By being ashamed of your own body you're letting society win." It's vitally important to listen to the experiences of others and open your mind to perspectives that aren't your own. Exposed is a Norwegian short film from filmmaker Anna Fredrikke Bjerke that intelligently and passionately delves into an important conversation. Three weeks into the rehearsal process of her graduation play, Ingrid, a determined, young drama student finds herself in the middle of an increasingly uncomfortable situation: her ensemble and the play's director discuss whether she should be performing a full-frontal nude scene. Magnus, a once promising theatre director now trying to get his career back on track, awkwardly navigates the discussion in the wake of MeToo. The short stars Vilde Moberg as Ingrid. I'm always happy to feature thought-provoking work like this, to stir up discussion and encourage more critical thinking. Watch below. Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this. Introduction directly from Vimeo: "Ingrid, a young drama student, finds herself in the middle of an increasingly uncomfortable situation, as her ensemble & the play's director discuss whether she should be performing a full-frontal…

by: Megan Talley Posted: Oct 25, 2021 / 06:48 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 25, 2021 / 06:48 AM EDT (WHTM) — The newest Macbook Pro laptops will begin arriving on doorsteps soon. People who pre-ordered the Macbooks last week when they were unveiled should be receiving their new computers starting tomorrow. If you order now, you’ll have to wait until mid-November to late December depending on the model. Tesla has pulled its new self-driving software just hours after rolling it out. Some drivers complained the new software gave false crash warnings among other issues. CEO Elon Musk said issues like this are “to be expected.” Get daily news, weather, and breaking news alerts straight to your inbox! Sign up for the abc27 newsletters here! The social audio app Clubhouse is going to start allowing moderators to pin links to the top of rooms The new feature is meant to direct listeners to other material that can enhance their experience. Some links won’t be allowed for security or other reasons.  » Read More

Inside Business | Oct 25, 2021 at 6:50 AM Jennifer Garrott (Amanda MacDiarmid/Freelance) At work: I lead a team of hospitality professionals who work hard to make sure that everyone on the Princess Anne campus is as comfortable and taken care of as possible. We aim to create a haven for our members where they can relax from the stress that life can bring; like a resort, but closer to home. I directly oversee operations-focused teams to include member services, housekeeping, maintenance, security, locker rooms and youth programs. I am also incredibly fortunate to assist with two charity events hosted by the Princess Anne Country Club each year: the PACC Pro-Am Invitational to benefit the Els for Autism Foundation and the PACC Summer Tennis Invitational to benefit An Achievable Dream, which have collectively raised nearly $1 million. Home and family: Originally from Portsmouth, I now live in Virginia Beach with my husband, Dirk, and our dog, Bodhi. Volunteer activities: I serve as president of the Tidewater of Virginia Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi.  » Read More