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PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors on Wednesday released Telegram CEO Pavel Durov from police custody after four days of questioning over allegations that the messaging app was being used for illegal activities. Durov was detained at Le Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday as part of a judicial investigation into 12 suspected criminal offences that was opened last month. “The investigating judge will terminate police custody of Pavel Durov and bring him before the court for his first appearance and possible indictment,” the Paris prosecutor's office said in a statement. read more: The NYPD is using social media to target…
Google Cloud recognizes Talentica Software for its technical capabilities and machine learning track record Talentica Software today announced that it has achieved the Machine Learning Partner Specialization in Google Cloud Partner Advantage. By achieving the Partner Specialization, Talentica has demonstrated its capabilities and ability to build customer solutions in the machine learning space using Google Cloud technologies. Also read: Humanoid robots and their potential impact on the future of work Partner Advantage is designed to provide Google Cloud customers with certified partners who have technical proficiency and a proven track record in specialized solutions and services areas. Partners who achieve…
Jeremy R. SummerlinLast week, news broke that Greenville County Schools had canceled their upcoming book fair due to new book-banning rules from the South Carolina Department of Education. Rule 43-170 prohibits books (“educational materials”) that contain “sexual content” or depictions of “excretory functions.” These broad and vague terms include the Bible, the Canterbury Tales, nearly all the works of William Shakespeare, and other modern classics such as Captain Underpants (and my kids' favorite characters). Since it's unclear what will happen to school districts, administrators, or teachers found to be in violation of the Department of Education rules, the Greenville School…
Labor Day weekend is just a few days away, but sales are already in full swing. You can save hundreds of dollars or more on a variety of products, from high-tech TVs to already-affordable coffee makers. Labor Day sales also include sales on your favorite brands, including Apple, Samsung, and more, especially at Walmart. We'll be updating this list throughout the holiday weekend and beyond to keep you up to date with all the best Labor Day deals.Walmart's Labor Day tech sale Apple/CNET Apple Watch makes it easy to track your health and fitness goals. It can monitor your heart…
Learning and development analytics play a key role in optimizing training and aligning efforts with a company's broader business goals. These metrics are a powerful tool for L&D leaders to guide their teams and ultimately drive success across the organization. Armed with critical data, organizations can drive L&D strategies that equip employees with skills that thrive in their jobs and are relevant to the company and future market trends. For example, companies with robust learning analytics in place see a 20% higher return on investment in their training programs compared to companies without such analytics in place. Strategic use of…
Are you heading to college or another educational institution and want to know what apps will help you study? Get ready for the new semester with the best apps for students. Smartphone and tablet apps (many of which also have desktop and web versions) will be truly useful for years to come, helping you focus, improve your writing, get discounts, manage stress, and perform other useful functions. Here is a list of the best apps for students, outside of the apps you probably already have, like Google Maps, Calendar (or equivalent), Spotify, and a cloud storage service (essential). You may…
If you buy through links on our site, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The summer of sport isn't over yet: the Paralympics kicked off in Paris and will run until September. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where you can watch the Paralympics around the world, including free streaming options.The Paralympic Games were first held in 1960, and the Paralympic Committee was officially established in 1989. The Paralympics run alongside the Olympic Games, usually held the week after, and feature the world's best athletes with disabilities competing. The Summer Paralympics see more than…
Experts have warned that Chinese macOS users who use the DingTalk and WeChat apps to communicate with others are being targeted by a new piece of information-stealing malware.Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky Lab analyzed new malware samples recently uploaded to VirusTotal and discovered that hackers have reused a known information-stealing malware called HZ RAT for macOS.HZ RAT has been around for almost five years, since 2020, but was first identified by German cybersecurity outlet DCSO in late 2022. As an infostealer, HZ RAT is relatively rudimentary and unsophisticated: it can connect to command and control (C2) servers, execute PowerShell commands and…
Preseason NFL games will be available on the AFN Now video-on-demand app. This year, the network will broadcast every NFL regular season game leading up to the Super Bowl on the app, either live or 24-48 hours after the game finishes. This marks the first time that Department of Defense personnel and their families will be able to watch every NFL game in-season for free, without the need for paid subscriptions to commercial streaming services or channels. (Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes) NFL football-obsessed military personnel, civilians and their families can watch every moment of the 2024 season through the…
Missouri's education system is bracing for big changes this school year as two education bills officially go into effect Wednesday.Last May, Gov. Mike Parson signed House Bill 2287 and Senate Bill 727, which outlined several significant changes, into law. Specifically, Senate Bill 727 outlines provisions that allow charter schools to operate in Boone County.Officials say the addition of charter schools would particularly affect the Columbia Public Schools District, which Rep. David Tyson Smith, D-Columbia, said the new law poses a threat to his district.”It would be devastating to Columbia Public Schools,” Tyson Smith said. “The people of Columbia hate that…