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AI Is Killing Microsoft

AI Is Killing Microsoft

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech OpenAI made headlines this year after announcing it was giving up on what one exec categorized as distracting “side quests,” including its Sora text-to-video app, to double down on enterprise and coding, which are lucrative revenue drivers that could stop the company from hemorrhaging billions of dollars a quarter. Many saw the moves as an effort to catch up with competitor Anthropic, whose Claude Code and Claude Cowork have made major headway this year. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot is struggling to gain traction, causing the tech giant to fall strikingly behind in the AI race. As CNBC reports, the company just closed out its worst quarter stock performance since the 2008 financial crisis, with shares sliding over 20 percent so far this year. While shares have rebounded somewhat over the last week, its slumping shares have wiped out all gains since roughly the same time last year. It’s a terrible look. Microsoft has made massive investments in …

UN experts urge investigation into Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists | Israel attacks Lebanon News

UN experts urge investigation into Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists | Israel attacks Lebanon News

Published by Sam Flores

UN experts say Israel ’emboldened by impunity’ for previous journalist killings in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank. Published On 2 Apr 20262 Apr 2026 Three United Nations experts have called for an independent and thorough investigation into Israel’s recent killing of three journalists in Lebanon, denouncing the deadly incident as “another egregious attack on press freedom by Israeli forces”. UN special rapporteurs Irene Khan, Morris Tidball-Binz and Ben Saul on Thursday noted that “journalists carrying out their professional duties in armed conflict are civilians and must not be targeted or made the object of attack”. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “The deliberate killing of journalists not directly participating in hostilities constitutes a serious violation of international human rights and humanitarian law and a war crime,” they said in a statement. The Israeli military killed Al Mayadeen journalist Fatima Ftouni, her brother, freelance photojournalist Mohamad Ftouni, and Al-Manar’s Ali Shoaib in a targeted strike on their car in southern Lebanon on March 28. Al Mayadeen and Al-Manar are pro-Hezbollah media outlets, and Israel …

Texas Teen Who Shot Teacher Before Killing Himself Seemed to Be Struggling in School, Officials Say

Texas Teen Who Shot Teacher Before Killing Himself Seemed to Be Struggling in School, Officials Say

Published by Sam Flores

BULVERDE, Texas (AP) — A 15-year-old student who shot and injured a teacher at a Texas high school and then fatally shot himself appeared to have been struggling academically before coming to the campus armed with a gun he brought from home, authorities said Tuesday. The shooting Monday at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde is still being investigated, the Comal County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Detectives seized several electronic devices from the student’s home, and they are being examined to learn more about the student’s actions and a possible motive, the sheriff’s office said. No other injuries were reported at the school in the small but growing city near San Antonio. The sheriff’s office said the teacher remains hospitalized. They did not provide any information on her condition or injuries. The student used a .357 revolver in the shooting, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities said the student was failing several classes. The high school, which is part of the Comal Independent School District, focuses on academics and skills to prepare …

XL bully shot 10 times after ‘savaging’ and killing pensioner – as owner found guilty | UK News

XL bully shot 10 times after ‘savaging’ and killing pensioner – as owner found guilty | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

A man has been convicted over a fatal XL bully attack on an 84-year-old pensioner. Sean Garner, 31, had denied the charge of owning a dog which caused injury while dangerously out of control, but was convicted following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court. He had previously admitted to possessing the banned male dog and a female of the same breed without an exemption certificate. Image: John McColl, 84, died from his injuries a month after being attacked by an XL bully. Pic: Cheshire Police John McColl died from his injuries a month after the attack by the dog in Warrington, Cheshire, on 24 February last year. The XL bully, called Toretto, mauled the pensioner after he wandered on to the driveway of Garner’s home in Bardsley Avenue, the jury was told. During the trial, the court heard the dog had “savaged” Mr McColl and “guarded him as if he were its prey“. The animal had to be shot 10 times by police who were called to the scene. Image: The XL bully dog, called …

Killing of Westfield poker player Matt Lushin reveals tensions beyond the table

Killing of Westfield poker player Matt Lushin reveals tensions beyond the table

Published by skeptic

The killing of a well-known poker player in Westfield is putting new focus on the financial relationships that can grow around the game, and how they can turn dangerous. Ronald Dewayne Brown Jr., an Indianapolis resident now charged with murder, was arrested March 27 in connection with the shooting. Prosecutors filed the charge in Hamilton County on Monday (March 30), and court records seen by ReadWrite show he is being held without bond while awaiting trial. Suspect arrested for murder of beloved poker pro Matt Lushin as police uncover possible "secret life" – Click here to read more. pic.twitter.com/3BOHuI211s — gambling911 (@gambling911) March 30, 2026 Authorities say Brown is accused of killing James “Matt” Lushin, a respected figure on the regional poker circuit and a real estate investor. Investigators believe the conflict between the two men centered on money, though not directly on poker losses. Police found Lushin shot multiple times inside his Westfield home on March 12. While processing the scene, investigators reported discovering marijuana and packaging materials, including sealed bags and larger quantities …

Why the AI Boom is Quietly Killing Handheld Gaming

Why the AI Boom is Quietly Killing Handheld Gaming

Published by skeptic

The handheld gaming industry is under pressure as the rapid growth of AI data centers drives up demand for essential components like RAM and storage, creating supply shortages. According to ETA Prime, this surge, fueled by companies such as NVIDIA and Google, has led to rising production costs and delays across the sector. Smaller manufacturers like AYANEO and Retroid have been hit particularly hard, with some canceling devices like the Neo Next 2 and scaling back on others, including the Pocket 6. Even larger companies like Valve and Lenovo are experiencing setbacks, as increasing costs and supply chain disruptions affect their flagship products. Learn how these component shortages are reshaping production strategies, including the shift toward premium models and the impact on pricing. Discover how consumer behavior is adapting, from the growing reliance on the secondhand market to the adoption of cloud gaming as an alternative. Gain insight into the difficult trade-offs manufacturers face as they navigate rising costs and changing market demands and understand the broader implications for the future of handheld gaming. Why RAM …

Why hour-long workouts might be killing your fitness progress

Why hour-long workouts might be killing your fitness progress

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore The article below is an excerpt from my newsletter: Well Enough with Harry Bullmore. To get my latest thoughts on fitness and wellbeing pop your email address into the box above to get the newsletter direct to your inbox. This week, I’m here to tell you to aim to exercise less. Most of you, anyway. This might seem like odd advice from a fitness writer, but bear with me – there’s method to the madness. “Trying to throw the kitchen sink at exercise often doesn’t work or create the best results,” top coach Paddy James recently told me. “To get results, whether it is building muscle, getting stronger or getting fitter, the most important thing is finding [an exercise plan] we can be consistent with.” Several weekly hour-long workouts might not fit this criteria. If you have work stress, a busy …