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Women are finding out their ‘rare’ health issues aren’t actually that uncommon thanks to social media
Claire Barrow, left, pictured with her mother, Heather Barrow, and Mia have found others with the same rare health conditions thanks to social media. (Courtesy of Claire and Heather Barrow and Mia) Thanks to social media, a growing number of people have found that health conditions they were once told were rare aren’t that uncommon after all. One such person is 39-year-old Mia, who posted on TikTok about experiencing painful Bartholin’s cysts. In a video that’s been liked nearly 53,000 times,… Source link
Read More »Guitar legend Jeff Beck dies suddenly at age 78
Jeff Beck performs at Helsinki Blues Festival on June 19, 2022. (Photo: Lehtikuva/Jussi Nukari via Reuters) Jeff Beck, one of the most innovative and influential guitar gods of the 1960s’ British Invasion and the No. 5 entry on Rolling Stone’s ranking of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time, has died suddenly at age 78. The shocking news — which comes just two months after the eight-time Grammy-winner and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee wrapped his concert tour with friend… Source link
Read More »2022 Fantasy Football Rookie of the Year
Yahoo Sports’ Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski explain why the Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III and the Saints’ Chris Olave are their picks for fantasy rookie of the year in 2022. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] MATT HARMON: Let’s move on to our next serious award here, Fantasy Rookie of the Year. And, Scott, there are a lot of guys you could potentially consider here. Which way did you end up going? SCOTT PIANOWSKI: You know, I think it was a really deep rookie year, but I don’t think anybody… Source link
Read More »Bob Iger’s next big challenge at Disney is activist investor Nelson Peltz
Bob Iger will face yet another challenge as Disney (DIS) CEO — activist investor Nelson Peltz. On Wednesday, Disney announced Nike executive chairman Mike Parker will take over Susan Arnold’s position as chairman of the board, and also recommended shareholders vote against Peltz in his efforts to win a seat on the company’s board. “While senior leadership of The Walt Disney Company and its Board of Directors have engaged with Mr. Peltz numerous times over the last few months, the Board does… Source link
Read More »Google strikes back in search antitrust lawsuit
Courts have unsealed Google’s motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit over its search engine — one that could fracture a core Google service in order to increase online competition. In a motion for summary judgment filed on December 12th, the company argues that the complaint misrepresents its agreements with browser developers and Android phone makers, unfairly punishing its success. “Requiring Google not to compete vigorously — or requiring browser developers to alter their product… Source link
Read More »Global PC shipments collapsed 28% in Q4: Gartner
The pain in the PC industry is only getting worse, as sales continue to decline after explosive growth during the height of the pandemic. According to research firm Gartner, worldwide PC shipments declined a staggering 28.5% in the fourth quarter of 2022, the largest decline since the company began tracking shipments in the mid-1990s. That drop is especially stunning considering consumers tend to spend more on electronics like laptops and desktops during the holidays. “The anticipation of a… Source link
Read More »Google Meet emoji reactions are finally here
The emoji don’t stay static like they do on Zoom, though. A line of reactions used during the call will instead float up the left side of the screen and will burst if multiple people use the same ones. Small emoji badges will also appear in the upper-left corner of your video tile, so you’ll get to see who reacted with what. While I haven’t gotten the chance to try it out myself yet, it seems like a fun way to liven up typically routine meetings. Reactions in Google Meet mobileImage:… Source link
Read More »Stocks moving in after hours: Disney, KB Home
Disney (DIS) Tokyo, Japan – December 14, 2012: Minnie Mouse in the red coat waving her hand in daytime Parade at Tokyo-Disneyland, Tokyo, Japan. Shares of media giant Disney rose in after hours following the announcement of Mark Parker as chairman of the board. Parker has been executive chairman of Nike and has been a member of the board of Disney for the last seven years. Share of Nike stayed flat in after-hours. Parker will succeed Susan Arnold, who will not stand for re-election due to the… Source link
Read More »Dana White confirms he won’t be punished or step down as UFC president following domestic violence incident
UFC president Dana White said Wednesday at media day for UFC Vegas 67 that he would not step down from his position or be punished after being caught on video slapping his wife, Anne, at a nightclub during a New Year’s Eve celebration in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He asked people not to defend him and said his punishment is the stain on his reputation that will follow him for the rest of his life. “I’m sure you guys have seen the TMZ video [of the slap] and have seen my interview,” White said in… Source link
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