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05/07/2023

Lahore, be on the lookout—when is the next rainstorm expected to begin tonight? LAHORE (Hourly News) Residents of Lahore should be on guard because the next rainstorm is expected to start at 9 o'clock tonight, according to Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab Mohsin Naqvi. Private TV Dunya News reports that Lahore is experiencing urban flooding as a result of the rain; there is water all across the city and the roadways have begun to resemble canals....

Lahore, be on the lookout—when is the next rainstorm expected to begin tonight?

05/07/2023

The PIA may now hire new employees thanks to the Supreme Court ISLAMABAD (The Hourly News) The Supreme Court has allowed 205 new recruitments to the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) while postponing the recruitment of 45 more seats. CEO PIA said that a plan has been made to put PIA on its feet, the profit of the last 6 months of the national airline is 3 billion, flights are being operated on profitable routes, more flight operations on international and national routes....

ISLAMABAD (The Hourly News) The Supreme Court has allowed 205 new recruitments to the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) while postponing the recruitment

28/06/2023

Former Arkansas, NFL QB Ryan Mallett dies in apparent drowning Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who went on to have a seven-year career in the NFL, died Tuesday in an apparent drowning at a Florida beach, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. He was 35. The sheriff's office said first responders were called to a beach in Destin, Florida, around 2:12 p.m....

Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who went on to have a seven-year career in the NFL, died Tuesday in an apparent drowning at a Florida

28/06/2023

Bitcoin (BTC) eyed a reclaim of further lost ground on May 5 as $30,000 remained in play. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView BTC price action rebounds from stocks slump Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it spiked to $29,529 on Bitstamp — a new May high. The pair had dipped with United States equities at the Wall Street open the day prior, but the weakness was short-lived as $29,000 support returned....

Bitcoin (BTC) eyed a reclaim of further lost ground on May 5 as $30,000 remained in play.

27/06/2023

Canada wildfires cause Chicago and Milwaukee air quality alerts Air quality alerts have been issued for sections of Canada and the US Midwest due to wildfire smoke, with some areas on Tuesday recording some of the worst air quality levels ever recorded. After covering the east coast earlier this month, smoke has continued to spread south across North America in waves....

Air quality alerts have been issued for sections of Canada and the US Midwest due to wildfire smoke, with some areas on Tuesday recording some of the worst

27/06/2023

Supreme Court rejects broad state legislature power over federal election rules The court repudiated the independent state legislature theory, which could have transformed elections for Congress and president WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in a case that threatened to upend state election laws nationwide. It involved who gets to decide when, where and how Americans vote - and whether state courts can provide a check on the process....

The court repudiated the independent state legislature theory, which could have transformed elections for Congress and president

23/06/2023

Urgent Flash Flood Warning Declared for Portsmouth and Norfolk Flash Flood Warning for Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Surrounding Hampton Roads Communities The Wakefield office of the National Weather Service has just issued a critical flash flood warning for several Hampton Roads communities, specifically targeting Portsmouth and Norfolk. This warning comes as a result of heavy rainfall, with one to two inches already recorded and the potential for an additional two inches....

Flash Flood Warning for Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Surrounding Hampton Roads Communities

23/06/2023

2023 NBA Draft trade tracker: Full list of deals The NBA Draft provides a double dose of excitement for basketball enthusiasts, as it brings a flurry of thrilling transactions involving picks and trades. Once the first round concludes, the rapid exchange of picks and players intensifies, often making it challenging to keep up with all the developments. The 2023 NBA Draft, held on Thursday, was no different....

The NBA Draft provides a double dose of excitement for basketball enthusiasts, as it brings a flurry of thrilling transactions involving picks and trades.

12/06/2023

Interstate 95 Section Collapses in Philadelphia after Massive Vehicle Fire, Prompting Travel Closure A section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia experienced a devastating collapse on Sunday, following a large vehicle fire that broke out beneath a highway overpass. As a result, travel in both directions came to a standstill, causing significant disruptions. Fortunately, authorities reported no immediate injuries or fatalities among motorists....

Interstate 95 Section Collapses in Philadelphia after Massive Vehicle Fire, Prompting Travel Closure

11/06/2023

WASHINGTON — Former President Trump has been indicted on 37 charges, with 31 counts specifically related to violations of the Espionage Act. These charges stem from a thorough investigation conducted by special counsel Jack Smith, who examined Trump's handling of classified documents during his tenure in the White House. The Department of Justice released a comprehensive 49-page indictment on Friday, laying out the allegations against Trump....

WASHINGTON — Former President Trump has been indicted on 37 charges, with 31 counts specifically related to violations of the Espionage Act. These charges

07/06/2023

In a seismic announcement that has taken the football world by storm, Lionel Messi, the maestro of the beautiful game, has declared his intention to join Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club. The news has set social media ablaze and captivated fans globally, as Messi's move to the United States promises an exciting new chapter in his illustrious career....

In a seismic announcement that has taken the football world by storm, Lionel Messi, the maestro of the beautiful game, has declared his intention to join

08/05/2023

EITHERWatch the For the past 20 years, Britain's capital has been so welcoming to oligarchs that it has become known as "Londongrad." Many bought mansions from Highgate to Hyde Park; a couple bought into football clubs. After Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year, 48 oligarchs were sanctioned by the West. The immense wealth of many of Vladimir Putin's associates highlights the problem of crony capitalism and why more must be done to combat it....

The 2023 crony-capitalism index Latest news

08/05/2023

Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers have confirmed that production on the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix show has been delayed because of the ongoing writers' strike. The Duffer Brothers took to Twitter to share the news and say that writing doesn't simply just stop because production is set to begin. Duffers here. Writing does not stop when filming begins....

Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers have confirmed that production on the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix show has been delayed because of

06/05/2023

Binance is reportedly facing yet another investigation by the US Department of Justice, and this time, it concerns possible violations of the sanctions imposed against Russia. According Bloomberg, the agency is investigating whether the cryptocurrency exchange allowed Russian clients to move money as a way to circumvent US sanctions on the country's financial institutions. Sources from the news organizations also said that Binance is discussing the possibility of reaching an agreement with the DOJ regarding previous allegations that the exchange was also used to move money to circumvent US sanctions against Iran....

Crypto giant Binance is reportedly facing US probe for violating Russian sanctions | Engadget Latest technology news

06/05/2023

Meta is monetizing kids just as much as the rest of us are. But this week, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged that Meta violated a 2020 order to protect children on the site and that it violated the Privacy Protection Act in agency children's line. The FTC will not only give another financial slap on the wrist, but is moving to ban Meta from monetizing children entirely....

Think of the monetized children and other TC news Latest technology news

06/05/2023

New York state may soon have its own legislation to prevent crypto scandals on par with the fall of FTX. Attorney General Letitia James has proposed legislation, the Crypto Regulation, Protection, Transparency and Oversight (CRPTO) Act, which aims to thwart cryptocurrency fraud and protect investors. Whether or not this is the “stronger and more comprehensive” set of crypto regulations that James touts, it would theoretically prevent a repeat of some high-profile incidents....

New York State AG proposes broad regulations for the cryptocurrency industry | Engadget Latest technology news

06/05/2023

Driverless cars are it is often marketed as a safe and convenient means of travel that allows customers to watch movies, scroll through TikTok, or take a nap, all without worrying about taking control. Whether it's in a personal vehicle (which to remind everyone, there are currently no personal self-driving cars for sale) or a ride-hailing service like Cruise or Waymo, the big selling point is that you don't have to drive....

Why Halo is betting on a remote-operated car-sharing service Latest technology news

06/05/2023

Content moderators at Sama, Meta's content review subcontractor in Africa, protested today at the company's Kenyan headquarters demanding April's salary, while urging it to observe court orders prohibiting it from carrying out mass layoffs. The protests came after Sama, in an email, instructed moderators to clear up with the company by May 11, a move that employees say goes against existing court orders....

Confusion sets in as Meta content moderators go without pay Latest technology news

06/05/2023

Twitter confirmed a security flaw that caused Circle tweets — posts only sent to a small subset of trusted friends — to appear publicly. TechCrunch reported the flaw in early April, but the platform confirmed the issue today in an email sent to Twitter Circle users. “In April 2023, a security incident may have allowed users outside of your Twitter Circle to see tweets that otherwise should have been limited to the Circle you were posting to,” the email said....

Twitter confirms Circle tweets temporarily were not private Latest technology news

06/05/2023

Arachnophobic Harry Potter fans, rejoice. Developer Avalanche Software has added a new accessibility feature to Hogwarts Legacy which removes spiders from the game. The update coincides with the title's arrival on PS4 and Xbox One today. He Hogwarts Legacy The update (Build 1140773) released on Thursday adds the new Arachnophobia mode to the game's accessibility options. Change all enemy spider appearances to what you see in the image above: a floating baddie with glowing red eyes surrounded by floating skids....

‘Hogwarts Legacy’ adds arachnophobia mode for spider-free gaming | Engadget Latest technology news

06/05/2023

With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just one week away from release, there has never been a better time to finish playing Breath of the Wild. For some folks that may just mean finishing the main story and collecting everything, but there's more to Breath of the Wild than the base game. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC is an expansion pass that offers multiple DLC packs....

With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just one week away from release, there has never been a better time to finish playing Breath of the Wild. For

06/05/2023

Sketchy pages posing as businesses are nothing new, but a series of recent scams is particularly brazen. A handful of verified pages were recently hacked and detected delivering probable malware via approved ads purchased through the platform. But the accounts should be easy to catch: In some cases, they were posing as Facebook. Social consultant Matt Navarra first saw some of the ads and shared them on Twitter....

Hacked verified pages impersonating Meta are buying ads from Meta Latest technology news

06/05/2023

At the most basic level, the only cooking equipment you really need is a knife, cutting board, heatproof container of some sort, and perhaps a utensil or two. But if you really want to take your cooking to the next level, then who doesn't? – you will want to invest in some accoutrements. From pressure cookers to toaster ovens, here are our favorite kitchen must-haves that will make cooking easier, faster, and maybe even more enjoyable....

The best kitchen gadgets for 2023 | Engadget Latest technology news

06/05/2023

If it seemed Wanda/Scarlet Witch’s character beats were a little off in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, well, there might be a good reason for that: the sequel’s writers couldn’t watch WandaVision, as it wasn't finished yet. Star Elizabeth Olsen revealed as much in a new interview with Vanity Fair where she rewatched scenes from both the Disney+ series and the Marvel sequel....

If it seemed Wanda/Scarlet Witch’s character beats were a little off in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, well, there might be a good reason for

06/05/2023

The story goes that when James Gunn first pitched himself to steer the Guardians of the Galaxy ship, his focal point was the Walkman and the soundtrack. Meanwhile, back here in the present tense, I can’t decide what to watch and spend all night skipping around to my favorite needle drops on every streaming service that hasn’t cracked down on password sharing yet....

The story goes that when James Gunn first pitched himself to steer the Guardians of the Galaxy ship, his focal point was the Walkman and the soundtrack.

06/05/2023

Phil Spencer has accomplished a lot of great things during his nine-plus years as Head of Xbox. Under his leadership, Xbox has made incredible strides in: Accessibility: If Xbox isn’t the industry leader in this, they are at the top of any list, both on the software side and the hardware side. Game preservation: Backwards compatibility was Spencer’s first major initiative when he took over the business, and it’s been such a success that it’s been normalized across the industry....

Phil Spencer has accomplished a lot of great things during his nine-plus years as Head of Xbox. Under his leadership, Xbox has made incredible strides in:

06/05/2023

The writers’ strike has claimed its first major feature film delay, and it’s a movie that’s already been paused before. Pre-production work on Marvel’s Blade starring Mahershala Ali has been halted, a source with knowledge of the situation has confirmed to IGN. THR first broke the news today. Just a week ago, the production had brought on True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto for writing duties, marking a reunion between him and Ali....

The writers’ strike has claimed its first major feature film delay, and it’s a movie that’s already been paused before.

06/05/2023

OpenAI may be synonymous with machine learning now and Google is doing its best to get itself off the ground, but soon both may face a new threat: the rapid multiplication of open source projects that push the state of the art and leave corporations deep-pocketed but difficult to handle in their dust. This zerg-like threat may not be existential, but it will certainly keep dominant players defensive....

Google and OpenAI are Walmarts besieged by fruit stands Latest technology news

06/05/2023

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't out for another week, but it's now officially available for preloading. As of today, Nintendo Switch users who preordered Tears of the Kingdom digitally can now preload the game a week early as expected. Of course, it still won't be playable until the game officially unlocks, but preloading it now might help you jump back into the world of Hyrule a little bit earlier — as GameSpot pointed out, the file is 16.2GB....

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't out for another week, but it's now officially available for preloading. As of today, Nintendo Switch users who

05/05/2023

It may have taken Google years to ship the first Pixel Watch, but it may not take that long to come up with a sequel. TO 9to5Google The source claims that the company will launch the Pixel Watch 2 this fall alongside the Pixel 8 family of phones this fall. Details are scant, but historically Google has delivered new flagship pixels in October....

Google will reportedly release Pixel Watch 2 this fall | Engadget Latest technology news