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The Tennessee Volunteers are shaking up the college football landscape after a blowout win over Oklahoma. With a new No. 3 ranking in The Athletic's 134-ranked team, here's a look at the biggest risers and falls after Week 4. The top 10 Italy (4-0) Italy (3-0) Italy (4-0) Ohio State (3-0) Ole Miss (4-0) Naples (4-0) Italy (3-0) Oregon (3-0) Italy (4-0) Pennsylvania State (3-0) Notable climbs Utah: The Utes' 22-19 win over Oklahoma State in Week 4 was a blowout victory. Their defense is as bad as ever and they are the favorites in the Big 12. University of Bologna: The Cougars jumped to No. 16 after a 38-9 loss to Kansas State. Their previous win at SMU looks even better in retrospect. Illinois: The Illini are taking takeaways and playing efficiently on offense. They could be another Bre...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released the results of its extensive investigation launched nearly four years ago, revealing significant surveillance activities by major social media and streaming platforms, including Meta, YouTube, and TikTok. These platforms, which offer largely free services, have capitalized on user data to personalize advertising, targeting specific demographics but at the expense of user privacy. The FTC’s investigation into how these nine major companies collect, use, and share consumer data reveals that the amount of personal information they collect is far beyond what most people realize. These companies have not only profited from that data, but have also inadequately protected their users, especially vulnerable groups like children and teens. FTC Chairwo...

Elon Musk has significantly improved his personal security record as threats against him have increased. Recognized as one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet, Musk now employs a team of bodyguards that operate with the efficiency and rigor of a small-scale secret service. The need for such stringent security measures became clear the day before Musk was scheduled to speak at the launch event for Tesla’s innovative Cybertruck in November. A disturbing incident occurred when Paul Overeem was arrested near Tesla’s Austin facility. Authorities charged him with planning a mass casualty event, highlighting the grave security concerns surrounding high-profile tech figures like Musk. Despite this ominous threat, the event proceeded as planned, without any disruptions, demonstrating Tesla’...

In a historic achievement for private space exploration, billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis have successfully completed the inaugural private spacewalk. This landmark event, part of the Polaris Dawn mission, marked a significant milestone in the use of commercial space technologies. In the early hours of a Thursday morning, the two astronauts ventured out of their spacecraft, the SpaceX Crew Dragon, which does not have a traditional airlock. The method, reminiscent of early spacewalk techniques used in the 1960s by NASA and Soviet astronauts, involved depressurizing the entire cabin to allow for egress and reentry. Isaacman, who is leading the mission, not only tested the mobility of the newly developed spacesuit, but also demonstrated the potential of commercial s...

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed its case against Google with a federal judge, alleging that the company has monopolized the online advertising technology market. This marks the start of another major antitrust case for the tech conglomerate, which is already facing growing regulatory scrutiny. In federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday, Julia Tarver Wood, the government’s lead counsel, argued in her opening statement that Google’s 2008 acquisition of DoubleClick gave it control over the online advertising auction market. According to Wood, Google has an 87 percent market share, resulting in inflated prices and major cuts to revenue, which have had negative effects on website owners and news publishers. Wood stressed that Google's dominant position in the market was not si...

Apple is set to unveil a transformative development in its smartphone lineup at an event in Cupertino, California on Monday. The announcement marks a significant shift from their traditional focus on hardware improvements, like camera enhancements, to groundbreaking software advancements. This new initiative, dubbed “Apple Intelligence,” is expected to revolutionize the way users interact with their devices. Unlike previous models, the main attraction of these latest iPhones will be their advanced software capabilities that include sophisticated message sorting, intelligent typing assistance, and an improved version of Siri. This iteration of Siri will harness the power of generative artificial intelligence, promising a more intuitive and responsive user experience. This strategic move is ...

Legal developments in Brazil – A turning point has occurred in Brazil, where the entire Supreme Federal Court is poised to rule on a critical legal ban. This development underscores the role of the judiciary in fundamental legal decisions and the importance of a unified judicial approach to matters of significant national interest. In this detailed analysis, we explore Judge Kassio Nunes Marques’ announcement that the entire Federal Supreme Court will be involved in resolving this high-profile case. This collective decision-making process should ensure thorough consideration of the legal, social, and political implications of the ban. We delve into the legal precedents that could influence the Court's decision, the potential ramifications for governance in Brazil, and how this reflects on ...

In a bold departure from the industry norm, a group of forward-thinking investors are backing smaller, more focused venture capital funds. This movement, led by the likes of Notation Capital’s Nick Chirls, challenges the prevailing notion that larger funds necessarily produce better results. Nick Chirls, who has a decade of experience in venture capital, recently decided to leave his firm, which has successfully raised three funds and backed more than a hundred companies. Chirls and his colleagues have raised concerns about the industry’s shift toward managing large amounts of money, which they believe is compromising the quality of investment relationships. This emerging group of investors, including the founders of Asylum Ventures, are advocating a return to smaller funds. They argue tha...

A consensus among a panel of Brazilian Supreme Court justices has reaffirmed an earlier decision to uphold the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media platform X in the country. The move came after the platform failed to comply with court requests to deactivate specific user accounts. On a recent Monday, the five-judge panel unanimously upheld the initial injunction issued by Judge Alexandre de Moraes. The judges said in their opinions that the actions taken against X were fully in line with Brazilian legal standards, stressing the need to uphold local laws even against international companies that might ignore them. Judge Flavio Dino commented on the matter, noting: "The presumption of being above the law is not a privilege granted by financial influence or corporate status." This legal po...

In a significant development, Brazil has initiated a nationwide suspension of the social network X after its owner, Elon Musk, failed to comply with court orders to deactivate specific user accounts. The action marks a critical escalation in the ongoing conflict over online free speech and regulatory compliance. Context of the ban The decision went into effect last Saturday, impacting Brazil’s 200 million residents. The directive, issued by Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, was enforced due to X’s lack of a physical base of operations in Brazil. The legal move underscores growing tensions between domestic courts and global digital platforms over jurisdiction and enforcement. Implications for digital communication The event tests Musk’s vision of transforming X into a glo...