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The push to end big tech’s customer service nightmare – AFR
Apr 15, 2026 – 3.13pm Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has spent more than $60 million fighting Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Cynthia Gebert reckons everyday Australians should be able to take them – and other big tech giants – on for free. The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has been…Read More
Interview: Kathleen Barrett, CEO of Backlight – Adam Mendler
I recently went one-on-one with Kathleen Barrett. Kathleen is the CEO of Backlight, the parent company of Iconik, Wildmoka, and ftrack. Adam: How did you get here? What experiences, failures, setbacks, or challenges have been most instrumental to your growth? Kathleen: I got here in the most roundabout way possible.…Read More
Social afternoon in clubhouse as Thurso green is opened for the season
Members and guests at the official opening of the green at Thurso Bowling Club. Picture: Billy HusbandPresident Julie Knapp welcomed members, friends and prospective players to the 2026 season at Thurso Bowling Club on Saturday. Long-serving member Jackie Swanson delivered the first jack, marking the official opening of the green.…Read More
LinkedIn CEO says AI is boosting the value of these 4 ‘soft skills’ – Business Insider
LinkedIn's CEO has a front-row seat to how American careers are changing. He said AI is making four soft skills more important for workers. Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky said "soft skills" are more important as AI takes over routine work. He highlighted four communication-specific…Read More
What could Madonna possibly have planned after scrubbing her Instagram and updating her …
Dear Gossips, In his piece on Sabrina Carpenter’s headlining performance at Coachella this past weekend, MC mentioned the rumours that Madonna would be a surprise guest on Sabrina’s stage. That didn’t materialise – at least not this weekend. But something is happening. Late last night, Madonna scrubbed her Instagram. Many…Read More
Plano-based Cinemark is bringing back its popular summer ticket discount | wfaa.com
The series will run from June 1 through Aug. 6 at more than 285 Cinemark theaters across the United States. PLANO, Texas — Cinemark movie theaters announced the return of its popular Summer Movie Clubhouse program, offering affordable tickets to 10 family-friendly movies. The series will run from June 1…Read More
WhatsApp Teams Up with Arsenal to Turn Group Chats Into Fan Communities – WeRSM
WhatsApp is making a clear play for sports fandom. The messaging platform has announced a new partnership with Arsenal Football Club, aiming to bring fans closer to the club through the very place they already spend time: group chats. The collaboration kicks off with the launch of a new documentary…Read More
No more phone numbers; only usernames; WhatsApp rolls out new features – Madhyamam
London: In a significant move aimed at reshaping user privacy, WhatsApp is introducing new security features for its global user base, directly challenging the upgraded messaging system from Apple based on RCS. The most notable change is the introduction of a username feature, allowing users to chat without sharing their…Read More
UCF Shareholders Society Announces Strategic Enhancements, Recognition Levels
ORLANDO – Since its launch in 2018, the Shareholders Society has stood as a cornerstone of UCF Athletics’ philanthropic success, inspiring and recognizing the generosity of our most committed supporters. This community has played an integral role in elevating UCF Athletics and positioning the Knights for sustained success on the…Read More
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel Says AI Is ‘Probably The Best Thing’ For Snap, Warns ‘There’s …
Snigdha Gairola Tue, 14 April 2026 at 11:31 am GMT-5 2 min read Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel on Sunday said artificial intelligence is transforming the company, calling it the best thing that has ever happened to Snap. In an interview with David Senra, Spiegel described AI as "probably the…Read More
CFOs embrace LinkedIn amid shift to more public-facing role – CFO Dive
ServiceNow's Gina Mastantuono and PayPal's Jamie Miller are among finance chiefs using LinkedIn to take their message beyond the quarterly ...
New Eric Swalwell victim speaks out for first time, reveals moment that shook her to her core
A young woman who alleges disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) once tried to lure her to a hotel room after sending her pervy messages on Snapchat says she constantly thinks about how she dodged a bullet — saying the close call left her shaken to the core. Breaking her silence…Read More
Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts | Nieman Journalism Lab
Globally, Chartbeat clients’ traffic from Twitter has fallen by 70% since 2022, when Elon Musk acquired the platform. A lot of the discussion of news publishers’ traffic in recent months has focused on a decline in search traffic. But social traffic is down, too. Last week, when I was analyzing…Read More
Cobb commissioners approve right-of-way acquisition for Noonday Creek Trail pedestrian bridge
Cobb County commissioners, at its Tuesday April 14 meeting, unanimously approved a proposal from Cobb DOT to acquire right-of-way for a planned pedestrian bridge along the Noonday Creek Trail, a project aimed at improving safety and connectivity across Cobb Parkway. The proposal outlines a contract with the Georgia Department of…Read More
Curtis “Buddy” Tesar appointed Cobb’s Chief Financial Officer
Photo above: Screenshot of Curtis “Buddy” Tesar from the video of the Cobb BOC meeting Curtis “Buddy” Tesar was unanimously approved as Cobb County’s Chief Financial Officer during the Board of Commissioners meeting this morning. Tesar has held the position in an interim capacity since December of 2025, when previous…Read More
The AJC debuts YouTube original series ‘Curiosities of the South’
The South is more than a place. It’s often where America’s next chapter begins. The Atlanta Journal‑Constitution’s new original YouTube series, “Curiosities of the South,” takes viewers into unexpected corners of the South to explore the stories shaping the region and beyond. Through on‑the‑ground reporting, visual explainers and deep dives,…Read More
