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[unable to retrieve full-text content]Google Takes Down Influence Campaigns Tied to China, Indonesia, and Russia  The Hacker News Source link

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Elon Musk’s dad says he’s worried the Tesla CEO might be assassinated following a report about his influence on government decisions  Yahoo! Voices Source link

When it comes to beauty categories on Google’s Year in Search list released today, the impact of TikTok is undeniable. From makeup to nails to “aesthetics,” TikTok was a significant driver of U.S. Google search trends across categories. The data was compiled based on searches that had a high spike in traffic over the course of 2022 compared to 2021, meaning the list is about growth rather than overall search volume.  In the makeup category, the top trending search terms read… Source link

We may finally have the answer to who will be calling offensive plays for the New England Patriots in Week 1. And the answer is reportedly Matt Patricia. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Patricia, the former head coach of the Detroit Lions, will be calling offensive plays for the Patriots. But he’s not going to be doing it entirely by himself. He’ll reportedly be calling plays with a “heavy influence” from head coach Bill Belichick. Patricia, whose title with the Patriots is “Senior… Source link

KFC (YUM) is continuing its partnership with rapper (and Kentucky native) Jack Harlow. On Tuesday, the fast food chain announced the new “Jack Harlow Meal,” which will drop at KFC locations nationwide beginning June 6. The combo meal, hand-selected by Harlow himself, includes the brand’s spicy chicken sandwich, mac & cheese, secret recipe fries, a side of ranch, and a lemonade. “From releasing ‘Come Home the Kids Miss You’ and now launching my own meal at KFC, I’m having a super blessed… Source link

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant was tired, not broken. Discouraged, but still confident about his personal future with the Brooklyn Nets and his friendship with Kyrie Irving. The Nets were swept by the more cohesive and determined Boston Celtics, a sweep that registered as the first in Durant’s 14 NBA seasons. The same is the case for Irving, who missed a huge chunk of the season due to being unvaccinated against COVID-19. Irving told the media he has no plans on leaving Brooklyn, as he can opt out… Source link

After another Pro Bowl season that included MVP chatter and a playoff berth, few thought that this would be the year Tom Brady hangs it up. But after Sunday’s season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams, it appears that the seven-time Super Bowl champion hasn’t slammed the door on retiring this offseason. The 44-year old Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback didn’t offer much on the topic in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s game. He also didn’t rule it out. “I haven’t put a lot of thought into… Source link

Google is making a last-ditch effort to change the EU’s incoming laws on Big Tech with a flurry of advertising, emails and targeted social media posts aimed at politicians and officials in Brussels. As EU policymakers put the finishing touches to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), executives at Google’s headquarters in Silicon Valley are stepping up their efforts to water down parts of the legislation that they fear may have a severe impact on their business. “Top executives in… Source link

Over the past few weeks the market has been treated to some fireworks thanks to Reddit’s r/wallstreetbets forum. A few stocks have “mooned,” the internet term for a big surge. Among them: Video game retailer GameStop (GME) is up 750% year-to-date, BlackBerry (BB) 179%, mall retailer Express (EXPR) 346%, real estate investment trust Mac (MAC) 98%, and Nokia (NOK) 25%. These stocks have been discussed and promoted on the popular Reddit message board, which started stirring up the investing… Source link