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Hundreds of Tough Mudder Racers Infected By Rugged, Nasty Bacterium – Slashdot
Posted by msmash on Friday September 01, 2023 @01:25PM from the a-bad-idea dept. Hundreds of people who participated in a recent Tough Mudder event -- a very muddy obstacle course race -- held in Sonoma, California, have fallen ill with pustular rashes, lesions, fever, flu-like symptoms, nerve pain, and other…Read More
Louisiana School District Sues TikTok, Instagram – Government Technology
(TNS) — The Livingston Parish School Board is suing TikTok and Instagram, arguing the social media giants have made their platforms so addictive that they have created a mental health crisis among the district's students.Originally filed in the 21st Judicial District Court located in Livingston in mid-July, last week the…Read More
X, formerly known as Twitter, may collect your biometric data and job history | KRDO
Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, said this week it may collect biometric and employment information from its users — expanding the range of personal information that account-holders may be exposing to the site. The disclosures came in an update to the…Read More
Irina Shayk sets Instagram ablaze with Italian love affair amid Tom Brady dating rumors
Irina Shayk, the 37-year-old Russian model, took to Instagram to express her love for Italy with a steamy carousel of images. In the first photo of the series, Shayk gave the camera a sultry gaze as she tilted her head back to show off her dark red lips and a…Read More
Twitter updates terms of service to allow it to use posts and user data to train AI
Twitter, haphazardly rebranded as X, has updated its terms of service to allow it to train AIs with user-provided data–a vast trove of posts going back more than 15 years–to "operate, improve, and personalize our services," with an eye to making money. Alex Ivanovs points out that Musk's been closing…Read More
Japan is Preparing For a Massive Earthquake – Slashdot
Japan is Preparing For a Massive Earthquake (economist.com) Posted by msmash on Friday September 01, 2023 @03:20PM from the closer-look dept. The centenary of the Great Kanto earthquake brings angst, and lessons for the world. From a report: Every year on September 1st, Japan's ministers trek by foot to the…Read More
Facebook and Instagram may offer paid, ad-free plans in Europe to sate EU privacy concerns
Meta may add a paid subscription option to Instagram and Facebook in Europe, according to The New York Times. The ad-free tier is meant to address European Union (EU) regulations that have diminished some of Meta’s most lucrative data-collection methods. The company said in April that advertising in the EU…Read More
Facebook impersonator rips off a Florida free diver's online identity – ABC Action News
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Free diver, Tiffany Marie Owen's videos evoke fear and wonder in the hundreds of thousands who follow her underwater adventures on social media.Free divers aim for depth or navigate underwater tunnels without using breathing equipment. Owen says she hit a personal best this year, holding her…Read More
Son of 'death cap mushroom poisoning' victims reveals heartbreaking final WhatsApp message
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThe son of mushroom poisoning victims Gail and Don Patterson has revealed the heartbreaking final WhatsApp message his mother sent before her death.Gail and Don…Read More
Donald Trump's Fulton County Trial Will Be Livestreamed on YouTube – Complex
It’s confirmed. Donald Trump’s upcoming criminal trial will be televised and livestreamed.According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee announced the decision on Thursday, just one week after the former president was taken into custody and booked into Fulton County Jail. The arrest stemmed from Trump’s alleged “fake electors”…Read More
Premier League club stunned rival with £40million transfer offer on WhatsApp – The Mirror
Nottingham Forest look set to lose Brennan Johnson to Tottenham but earlier this summer they saw a £40m bid lodged by Brentford with the offer lodged via WhatsappVideo LoadingVideo UnavailableAnge Postecoglou defends decision to make changes as Tottenham exit Carabao Cup Nottingham Forest were left surprised earlier this summer when…Read More
X to Compete With LinkedIn by Launching New Job Listings Feature – The North Platte Telegraph
Cover Media - Shareable Sep 1, 2023 3 hrs ago 0 X, formerly known as Twitter, will soon offer job listings and more. Tags Dcc Videoelephant Wire Ve-news-import Lifestyle Technology Ceo Social Media Elon Musk Twitter Safety Online Change Linkedin Launch New Followers Account Tick Platform Compete Launching Job Listings…Read More
Job candidates are viewed differently if they discuss mental health online – HR Dive
An article from Applicants who post about anxiety and depression may appear less emotionally stable and less conscientious, the study found. Posting about mental health on social media can slightly influence hiring managers' perceptions of candidates, the study found. Stock via Getty Images This audio is auto-generated. Please let us…Read More
Report: London Clubs' Ownership Tango: Who's Making Moves? – EPL Index
The Pull of the Bridge London’s football landscape is evolving, with change in the air at two of its historic clubs. Crystal Palace and Chelsea, two teams that share the same city but traverse different footballing paths, are intertwined in a fascinating twist of ownership stakes. While many enjoy the…Read More
William Root House features craft beers brewed with heritage ingredients
The William Root House in Marietta is gearing up to host a unique event that combines the region’s rich history with Georgia’s thriving craft beverage industry. “Marietta Roots” is a celebration of Georgia crafted beverages and food. The event will take place on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 6:00 p.m.…Read More
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Dragonflight Twitch Drops: Get the Dashing Buccaneer's Slops Transmog – Blizzard News
World of WarcraftBlizzard EntertainmentAugust 31, 2023 The latest Dragonflight update, Fury Incarnate, launches next week and brings exciting new content, including the new public event—Dreamsurge, Heroic Dawn of the Infinite, and more. Celebrate the occasion with a new Twitch Drop! Watch any Dragonflight stream on Twitch.tv from September 5, 10:00…Read More
