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Day: January 14, 2024

Disneyland is a terrible first date — but a magical fifth

When Ethan Wong took his Tinder match to Disneyland, it didn’t end happily ever after. Instead, there were some awkward silences, pricey snacks and a tense fireworks show where a romantic moment felt mandatory. “I didn’t even put my arm around her — I didn’t do anything,” said Wong, who can laugh about it now….

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Volkswagen is adding ChatGPT to its infotainment system

Enlarge / From mid-2024, ChatGPT is coming to VWs. Volkswagen This year’s Consumer Electronics Show got underway in Las Vegas today. For nearly a decade, automakers and their suppliers have increasingly expanded their presence at CES, such that today, it’s arguably a more important auto show than the once-proud, now-sad, extremely underattended events held in…

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Apple to close this 121-member unit, move could affect India too. Here’s how

Apple is shutting a 121-person, San Diego-based unit that undertakes artificial intelligence (AI)-related operations, with the development likely to leave several team members unemployed. Apple Inc. logo (REUTERS) The group, known as Data Operations Annotations, was informed on Wednesday about the company’s decision; members have been asked to relocate to Austin, Texas, and merge with…

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Citigroup (C) earnings Q4 2023

Citigroup on Friday posted a $1.8 billion fourth-quarter loss after booking several large charges tied to overseas risks, last year’s regional banking crisis and CEO Jane Fraser’s corporate overhaul. All told, the charges — so massive the bank preannounced their effect this week — hit quarterly earnings by $4.66 billion, or $2 per share, Citigroup…

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5 Use Cases That Transform Training

5 Ways To Transform eLearning With AI Providing comprehensive and impactful eLearning can be overwhelming. After all, you must sift through a vast content pool, meet diverse learner needs, and ensure global relevance—too many variables, too many moving parts. That’s why companies consider the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in eLearning. Integrating AI can streamline…

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Purina refutes “online rumors,” says pet food is safe to feed dogs and cats

Spike in abandoned dogs seen nationwide Spike in abandoned dogs seen nationwide 02:44 Purina is refuting “online rumors” that have raised safety concerns about its Pro Plan pet food, after some social media accounts alleged that the pet food maker’s products had sickened hundreds of animals, mostly dogs but also cats.  The company last week…

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Golden Sun And Its Sequel Join The Nintendo Switch Online Library Next Week

Golden Sun and its sequel, Golden Sun: The Golden Age are joining the Nintendo Switch Online library next week. On January 17, these two classic Game Boy Advance games will be available to play for all Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.  If you haven’t yet played them before, there’s probably someone in your…

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‘Waiting 20 hours’: Overwhelmed ERs causing patients to suffer, CMA says – National

Patients in some parts of the country are waiting more than 20 hours to receive emergency room care and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is warning that unless major systemic changes are made, the problem will keep unfolding. In a statement released Thursday, the CMA warned that Canadian emergency rooms are experiencing overflow due to…

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Malaysia’s home rental up 5.5% in 2023

Rents across Malaysia increased by 5.5% in 2023, according to data from a newly released index. Rents were now 7.4% higher than during the pandemic’s worst phase, suggests the Malaysia Home Rental Index by real estate agent network IQI, a member of Juwai IQI. In the fourth quarter, it said that rents fell by 1.2%…

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A Prayer to Share Why We Pray – Your Daily Prayer – January 14

A Prayer to Share Why We PrayBy Chelsey DeMatteis “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” – Romans 12:12 This title seems odd, right? Why would people want to know the reasons someone prays? Well, I believe when someone knows why we pray and who or what we’re praying for, they get…

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LaLiga: Athletic Bilbao tops Sociedad to move up to 3rd; Villarreal loses again | Football News

Athletic Bilbao forward Álex Berenguer scored twice in a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad which lifted the hosts into third place in the Spanish league on Saturday. Athletic Bilbao players celebrate their win at the end of the Spanish league football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Sociedad (AFP) With its victory in the…

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How to take better photos of the night sky in Joshua Tree

It’s no secret that one of the best stargazing spots in Southern California is Joshua Tree National Park. The park is an International Dark Sky Place — meaning that aside from some light pollution coming from Palm Springs and the Morongo Basin, it has some of the darkest skies in the region — and it’s…

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This tiny EV crossover from VinFast will go on sale in the US

Enlarge / If our comments are anything to go by, there is a huge demand out there for a small, cheap EV. Well, this is a small, cheap EV from VinFast. VinFast This year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas isn’t just about AI infotainment add-ons and concept cars—sometimes automakers actually debut new production models,…

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Tim Cook’s salary dipped by ₹300 crore in 2023. How much did he earn?

Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook earned $63.21 million dollars as compensation in 2023, less than what he got in 2022, the iPhone maker stated in its proxy filing with the US Securities Exchange Commission. In its proxy filing, Apple said that Cook earned $3 million (nearly ₹25 crore) as a salary in 2023. It…

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Wells Fargo (WFC) earnings Q4 2023

Wells Fargo shares fell Friday even after fourth-quarter profit rose from a year ago, as the bank warned that net interest income for 2024 could come in significantly lower year over year. “As we look forward, our business performance remains sensitive to interest rates and the health of the U.S. economy, but we are confident…

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What Leaders Need To Know About The Platinum Rule’s Benefits

What Leaders Need To Know About The Platinum Rule’s Benefits Most people grew up being told that they should treat others the way they want to be treated. While this sentiment isn’t wrong, the platinum rule says that we should treat people the way they want to be treated. This means that based on people’s…

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Supreme Court to hear case on Starbucks’ firing of pro-union baristas

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Starbucks’ appeal of a court order requiring the coffee chain to reinstate seven employees at one of its stores in Memphis, Tennessee, that a federal agency found were fired for pro-union activities. The baristas, dubbed the “Memphis Seven,” contend they were fired for participating in a high-profile…

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Sand Land Launches In April, Animated Series On The Way

Sand Land, the video game adaptation of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama’s manga of the same name, has a release date and a new trailer setting up the story. First announced during Summer Game Fest last year, Sand Land launches on April 26. The game centers on the Fiend Prince Beelzebub, a demon summoned to…

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Yogurt bowls containing Quaker granola recalled over salmonella exposure – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 13, 2024 3:49 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling various yogurt and parfait bowls that contain Quaker granola previously recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall involves more than 30 types of yogurt or parfait bowls sold…

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What Colors Can Dogs See? The Truth About Dog Vision

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More While many dog owners delight in selecting colorful toys and accessories for their pets, one might wonder how much of this spectrum their furry friends can actually perceive. It’s a common misconception that dogs are color…

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SITE PROGRESS: Savana @ Utropolis (Jan 2024)

SITE PROGRESS: Savana @ Utropolis (Jan 2024) About Savana @ Utropolis This is the fourth phase of Paramount Property’s Utropolis development at Batu Kawan. Located along Jalan Cassia Barat 2, adjacent to Sensasi and Sinaran Residences. It is less than 5 minutes’ walking distance to Design Village outlet mall and UOW MALAYSIA KDU Penang University College,…

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Ultimate Kho Kho season 2: Gujarat Giants crowned champions after win vs Chennai

Gujarat Giants became champions of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 with a 31-26 victory over Chennai Quick Guns at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack on Saturday. Despite battling bouts of inconsistency during the league phase, Gujarat Giants were superb on the day as they closed off the contest in the first innings itself. Despite…

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