Yahoo! Inc., besieged by class actions accusing the pioneering internet search engine of sending unwanted ads via text message in violation of federal law, turned to its insurer to provide and pay for its legal defense. But, despite the existence of specifically negotiated and distinct “personal injury” and “advertising injury” coverage provisions according to Yahoo, National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa., denied coverage. A San Jose federal judge agreed with the carrier,… Source link
Read More »Privacy-Focused Alternatives to Google Services for Tax Pros
Google, which started as a simple search engine in 1997, is now a major player in just about every facet of our digital lives. A commensurate increase in scrutiny has followed. From data privacy issues to antitrust claims, the “Do No Evil” company has been accused of myriad unsavory practices. On top of that, it has been known to somewhat abruptly cancel services and products. Owing in part to these trials and tribulations, there are several services now seeking to draw customers away… Source link
Read More »Russia expands presence in Serbia amid Ukraine war
The lavishly decorated main entrance of Serbia’s baroque-style parliament building was barely visible behind a sea of protest tents and a makeshift stage adorned with billboards. One of them featured the face of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov alongside the caption “the world’s greatest diplomat.” “We are the same people,” one of the protesters, a smiling blonde woman in her 40s, answered cheerfully when asked about her reasons for supporting Russia and… Source link
Read More »Yahoo Acquires The Factual | TV Tech
NEW YORK—In a notable example of how some tech companies are working to provide consumers with tools that will help them find credible news sources and reduce the spread of disinformation, Yahoo has announced a deal to acquire the algorithm-driven news rating company The Factual. Yahoo plans to use The Factual’s algorithm to provide Yahoo consumers with what it is calling “a first of its kind analysis of news stories” by rating articles with a media bias and credibility score. The… Source link
Read More »Google warns users to quickly update Chrome to avoid hacking risk
Google has advised its users to immediately install a security update in its Chrome browser to safeguard themselves against a serious bug being actively exploited by hackers. The tech giant said it is aware of reports that an exploit for ‘CVE-2022-3075’ exists in the wild, mentioning the vulnerability as “Insufficient data validation in Mojo” reported by an… Source link
Read More »Rams star Aaron Donald doesn’t want to talk about the helmet-swinging brawl with Bengals
Aaron Donald doesn’t want to talk about the wild helmet-swinging brawl he was involved in last month. The Los Angeles Rams star, who was seen seemingly at the center of the fight during a joint practice between the Cincinnati Bengals last month, didn’t want to get into any specifics on Monday afternoon. [It’s fantasy football season: Create or join a league now!] His attention, he said, is only on their season opener against the Bills. “I’m happy nobody got hurt in the practice and… Source link
Read More »Apple is gaining on Facebook and Google in online ads after iOS change
A leader of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said he has asked Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores over data security concerns. Pictured here is the TikTok download page on an Apple iPhone on August 7, 2020. Drew Angerer | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Google-Facebook online ad duopoly may be breaking up. According to a study published Tuesday by Appsumer, Apple is gaining momentum in digital ads, while Google and Facebook appear to be losing steam. The… Source link
Read More »Megan Rapinoe pondered retirement, then found ‘renewed joy and passion’ in new USWNT role
There were times when Megan Rapinoe wondered whether she was finished. There were days when rehab got arduous, and rewards seemed distant, and scary thoughts stewed. “Do I even want to do this?” Rapinoe wondered as she battled a string of vexing injuries this past spring. “Do I even want to play anymore?” She’d been playing for three decades, from the boundless fields of Palo Cedro, California, to sport’s biggest stages. She’d trained daily and performed regularly, relishing the… Source link
Read More »Frances Tiafoe knocks off Rafael Nadal to reach quarterfinals
The US Open field continues to dwindle. Daniil Medvedev’s shocking loss to Nick Kyrgios proved no one is safe as the round of 16 continues Monday. On the women’s side, No. 1 Iga Swiatek nearly went the way of Medvedev, but rallied to defeat Jule Niemeier. Jessica Pegula came through early against Petra Kvitova, but Danielle Collins has a tough task with No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka in front of her. On the men’s side, American Frances Tiafoe put away Rafael Nadal to reach the quarterfinals. Carlos… Source link
Read More »76ers’ Furkan Korkmaz said he was attacked by Georgian players, police after heated EuroBasket game
Furkan Korkmaz was ejected from Turkey’s game against Georgia on Sunday, and said he was later attacked in the tunnel by Georgian players and police. (Nikola Krstic/MB Media/Getty Images) Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz said he was attacked by both members of the Georgian national team and Georgian national police after he was ejected from Turkey’s game against Georgia at the EuroBasket tournament on Sunday. Korkmaz was thrown out of the game on Sunday in Tbilisi, Georgia, after he… Source link
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