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☆ SZA’s Ruination Brought Her Everything
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Danyel Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

In the week leading up to the release of “SOS,” SZA suffered the fits and starts many artists experience before their projects premiere, though those bursts were sieved through her specific anxieties. SZA told me about “weird, negative” remarks people made to her as she was prepping “SOS” for release. When she speaks about album release dates, responses escalate quickly from ripple to tidal wave. In an interview last February, SZA said that her next album would be ready in time for summer. SZA and Punch traded surly tweets, and as it all went viral, a messy narrative was set: SZA and her label were at odds.

Persons: Wu, Tang Clan’s RZA, “, ”, ” SZA, SZA, Terrence Henderson, Punch, surly, Nicki Minaj’s, Sade Organizations: RCA Records, Dawg Entertainment

☆ Bing With AI: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Why Search Is Changed Forever
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

S2 E17How to Use the iPhone 14’s Satellite SOS If You’re in an Emergency The iPhone 14’s satellite connection allows you to send messages to emergency services if you’re ever in trouble when there’s no cellular service. WSJ’s Joanna Stern (along with an accident-prone dummy clone) tests the feature and guides you through how to use it. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal

☆ Fact Check-10.8 million ‘unaccounted for’ ballots in 2022 midterm in California not an indication of fraud
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The state of California automatically sends ballots to all registered voters, who are then permitted either to vote by mail or in person. During the 2022 midterm elections in California 21.9 million ballots were sent out and 11.1 million people voted, leaving around 10.8 million ballots sent to voters who did not cast them. Posts on social media are sharing this figure alongside claims that it is indicative of election fraud. Some of the claims link to a Breitbart article that says 10.8 million midterm ballots were “unaccounted for” in California (here). All California registered voters receive ballots, and the percentage of those ballots that were cast was similar to turnout in past midterms.

[1/4] A member of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) looks at a migrant after he was rescued by the ship 'Geo Barents' during a search and rescue (SAR) operation in the Mediterranean Sea, January 25, 2023. La Spezia is the furthest and northernmost destination that Italy has assigned to an NGO ship. Forcing NGO ships to reach ever-more distant ports increases costs at a time when budgets are stretched by inflation and higher fuel costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Last month, the SOS Mediterranee NGO appealed for donations, saying fuel charges for its Ocean Viking rescue ship had increased by over 1 million euros during 2022. The new docking destinations policy adds to a December decree which forces NGO ships to request and head to a port "without delay" after each rescue, rather than continue looking for boats in distress.

☆ Where are the safest places to travel in 2023? It depends on how you define 'safe'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Monica Pitrelli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates Doha, Qatar Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Singapore, SingaporeParis topped market research company Euromonitor International's "Top 100 City Destinations" for 2022, but the United Arab Emirates' Sharjah, shown here, ranked highest in terms of health and safety. Its Travel Risk Map 2023 shows that much of North America and Western Europe — as well as places like Turkey, Israel, Japan, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates — have "low" medical risks. Medical risks by country. This map does not reflect the Covid-19 outbreak currently occurring in China, said Dr. Irene Lai, medical director at International SOS. Safest places: security risksInternational SOS's Travel Risk Map also assesses security risks, which include crime as well as political violence such as terrorism and war, social unrest and susceptibility to natural disasters, according to the company.

☆ You got a new iPhone for the holidays. Here's the ultimate guide to getting the most out of it
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTiPhone 14 Sofia Pitt | CNBCYou may have gotten Apple's iPhone 14 as a gift for the holidays. How to customize your lock screenApple iPhone lock screen Source: AppleThere are some new cool lock screens on the iPhone 14. Use Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 ProApple's new Dynamic Island feature on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Instead of that blank notch that used to house the selfie camera and microphone, there's a new interactive pill display that has the ability to shape-shift on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. How to turn off the always-on display on iPhone 14 ProAlways-on display toggled off on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

☆ Cheating With ChatGPT: Can an AI Chatbot Pass AP Lit?
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Joanna Stern | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Video shows dramatic helicopter rescue after vehicle plunged into California canyon
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Antonio Planas | Antonio Planas Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Authorities say it's a miracle two people had only minor injuries after their vehicle plunged hundreds of feet off the road and into a canyon Tuesday in California. A man and a woman in their early 20s fell about 300 feet when their vehicle veered off the road into Monkey Canyon in Angeles National Forest, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sgt. “Nearly all of the vehicles that go over the side of the road in that particular area turn out to be fatalities. Had it not been for the smartphone technology, Gilbert said, the two risked hypothermia, because temperatures were expected to drop into the 30s overnight. The sheriff’s department’s Special Enforcement Bureau tweeted dramatic video and photos of the rescue.

☆ SZA Revels in Mixed Emotions on ‘SOS’
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Jon Pareles | More About Jon Pareles | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“I just want what’s mine,” SZA announces in “SOS,” the title song and opener of her second studio album. SZA’s music melts down styles — singing, rapping, rock, R&B, pop, folk, indie-rock, electronica — to ponder and interrogate her conflicting impulses. Solána Rowe, who records as SZA, has only two official studio albums in a decade-long career. “SOS” was preceded by “Ctrl,” which she originally released in 2017 but expanded by seven new songs in June 2022. Along the way, SZA, 33, has moved from the left-field electronic experiments of her early EPs to savvy but still probing pop, as the mainstream bends toward her ideas.

Persons: “, ” SZA, Solána Rowe, ”, Kendrick Lamar, Summer Walker, Lorde, Megan Thee, SZA’s, Lamar, Doja

☆ More than 500 migrants arrive in Italy as rescue ships dock
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ROME, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Italy, which has vowed a tough line on immigration, took in more than 500 migrants on Sunday as two charity rescue ships were allowed to dock at ports in the south of the country after several days at sea in bad weather. The Geo Barents ship, operated by the Doctors without Borders (MSF) charity and which had 248 migrants aboard, arrived in Salerno in the southwestern region of Campania, MSF said. On the other side of the country, the Humanity 1, another rescue vessel run by the charity SOS Humanity, docked in the port city of Bari after the Italian authorities agreed to grant it permission. It accuses the charity ships of making it easier for economic migrants to reach Italy and playing into the hands of people traffickers. On Wednesday, a baby was born on the same vessel and later flown with his mother and three siblings to Italy.

☆ Will 'Emancipation' set Will Smith free from 'the slap?'
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Three things to watch‘Emancipation’Will Smith (center) in a scene from "Emancipation." Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for the next decade, but he is still eligible for nominations. ‘Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?’Idina Menzel attends the American Music Awards on November 20, 2016 in Los Angeles. A Boogie wit da Hoodie performs at the Rolling Loud Los Angeles festival on December 15, 2019 in Los Angeles. Something to sip onNick Cannon attends an event at the GRAMMY Museum on June 25 in Los Angeles.

☆ How Apple’s New iCloud Encryption Protects You From Attacks (Exclusive)
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Joanna Stern | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ A man in Alaska stranded while riding a snow machine was rescued after using his iPhone 14's emergency satellite SOS feature
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Britney Nguyen | Antonio Villas-Boas | Junior Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

He used Apple's iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite feature, on iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, to be rescued. The area where the stranded Alaska man was rescued using Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite on iPhone 14. Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature that communicates with Apple's Emergency Response Center allowed the rescue team to receive this information faster than a typical satellite communication device. The Emergency SOS via Satellite feature is available on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models for free for two years after activating the phone. You can demo Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite feature without actually alerting rescue services before setting off on an adventure or journey to get a feel for the feature and how it works.

☆ I traveled to every country in the world, including North Korea, in 558 days. These are my top 10 travel tips.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Cassie De Pecol has traveled to all 193 sovereign nations in addition to Taiwan, Kosovo, and Palestine. These are some of her top travel tips — from her favorite airlines to how to stay safe as a solo traveler. So I decided to go after the Guinness World Record for traveling to every country in the fastest amount of time. How I traveled to 193 countries in just over 18 monthsCassie De Pecol in North Korea. If you can, pack lightFor my trip around the world, I traveled with just a backpack.

☆ Apple Watch Cyber Monday deal: Get it for $50 off before it's gone
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Has Spent Over Fifteen Years Creating Engaging Content. She Is The Former Editor-In-Chief Of People Stylewatch | Has Held Senior Leadership Positions At Cosmopolitan | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Lowest price ever4.7-star average rating from 1,130 reviews on AmazonReleased just this fall, the Apple Watch Series 8 goes above and beyond your average smartwatch. And, as with other Apple watches, you can make calls, text friends, stream music and podcasts and even pay for purchases with Apple Pay. The Apple Watch Series 8 comes with a 41 millimeter sports band, which is designed for small to medium wrists and available in four colorways, and an aluminum case. Other ongoing Black Friday Apple Watch dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday deals on other Apple Watches. 4.7-star average rating from 595 reviews on AmazonWith the latest version of the Apple Watch SE, you can still easily reply to texts, make calls and listen to audio.

☆ 40+ best Cyber Monday tech deals in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Christina Colizza | Christina Colizza Is An Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

SKIP AHEAD Cyber Monday tech deals | Cyber Monday tech salesTo help you make the most of the shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Cyber Monday deals and sales on tech products that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Cyber Monday 2022 tech dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday tech deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. Lowest price ever4.7-star average rating from 13,906 reviews at Best BuyBeats (now owned by Apple) is known for its great over-the-ear headphones, and these are no exception. 4.6-star average rating from 38 reviews at Best BuySelect-favorite brand Netgear says the Nighthawk AX5300 Wi-Fi router provides expanded network capacity and extended coverage. Best Cyber Monday 2022 Tech salesHere are the best Cyber Monday tech sales that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ 41 best Cyber Monday tech deals in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Christina Colizza | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

☆ Apple Watch Black Friday deal: Grab it for $50 off right now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Has Spent Over Fifteen Years Creating Engaging Content. She Is The Former Editor-In-Chief Of People Stylewatch | Has Held Senior Leadership Positions At Cosmopolitan | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Another favorite among shoppers and one of Apple’s newest models, the Apple Watch Series 8 is currently on sale; while it’s only 13% off right now, it’s hard to find steeper markdowns on the tech giant’s latest launches. Lowest price ever4.7-star average rating from 1,130 reviews on AmazonReleased just this fall, the Apple Watch Series 8 goes above and beyond your average smartwatch. And, as with other Apple watches, you can make calls, text friends, stream music and podcasts and even pay for purchases with Apple Pay. The Apple Watch Series 8 comes with a 41 millimeter sports band, which is designed for small to medium wrists and available in four colorways, and an aluminum case. The 41 millimeter with cellular functionality is also on sale for Black Friday.

☆ 30+ best Walmart Black Friday deals: Apple Watch, Samsung TV, Chromebook and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Mili Godio | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

SKIP AHEAD Best Walmart Black Friday sales | What to expect during Walmart’s Deals for Days 2022 | Walmart Black Friday price matching | What is Walmart+? To help you make the most of Walmart’s Deals for Days event this year, we will continuously compile standout deals to consider based on Select reader interest and our previous coverage. Best Walmart Black Friday deals to shop nowBased on our previous coverage and Select reader interest, we rounded up some of the best deals from Walmart’s Black Friday sale. Best Walmart Black Friday sales to shop nowHere are some of the best sales to shop for during Walmart’s Black Friday sale that we think you’ll want to know about. What to expect during Walmart’s Deals for Days 2022As with the past two years, Walmart’s Black Friday savings event — known as Deals for Days — hosts deals throughout the majority of November.

☆ Apple Watch Black Friday deal: Grab it for $50 off
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Has Spent Over Fifteen Years Creating Engaging Content. She Is The Former Editor-In-Chief Of People Stylewatch | Has Held Senior Leadership Positions At Cosmopolitan | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A favorite among shoppers and one of Apple’s newest models, the Apple Watch Series 8 is currently on sale; while it’s only 13% off right now, it’s hard to find steeper markdowns on the tech giant’s latest launches. Lowest price ever4.7-star average rating from 1,130 reviews on AmazonReleased just this fall, the Apple Watch Series 8 goes above and beyond your average smartwatch. And, as with other Apple watches, you can make calls, text friends, stream music and podcasts and even pay for purchases with Apple Pay. The Apple Watch Series 8 comes with a 41 millimeter sports band, which is designed for small to medium wrists and available in four colorways, and an aluminum case. Also worth keeping in mind: The 45 millimeter size, which has the same features and fits medium to large wrists, is also on sale for Black Friday.

The complaint was met with skepticism by election authorities and other political figures who have recognized Lula's victory. The head of Brazil's Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, said the election result was "unquestionable," while the center-right Brazilian Social Democratic Party (PSDB) called Bolsonaro's challenge "senseless." When the PSDB challenged the result of the 2014 presidential election, the investigation took one year and no irregularities were found. Vice President Hamilton Mourao, on a trip to Portugal, acknowledged on Wednesday that Bolsonaro's challenge was unlikely to succeed but said Brazil's electoral process needed more "transparency." Analyst Andre Cesar at Hold Legislativa consultancy said, however, that the challenge would provide ammunition for an ongoing protest movement of Bolsonaro's hardcore supporters.

☆ Listen to the Best Songs From the Opportunity Rover's Morning Playlist
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Paola Rosa-Aquino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

There's a new documentary about the Opportunity rover's life on Mars. For more than 15 years, NASA's Opportunity rover was a robot geologist on the Martian surface. From ABBA to George Michael, wake up with the stirring playlist NASA engineers made for the Opportunity Mars rover. While dusty storms can silence rovers, dust devils can blow away some of the dust that blankets the rover's solar panels. Months later, mission engineers hoped Opportunity would reboot once the weather cleared, as it had in the past.

Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite service allows you to contact emergency services while outside of cellular or Wi-Fi range. How to demo Apple's Emergency SOS via SatelliteEmergency SOS via Satellite starts from the phone app if you don't have cell service while calling 911. What it's like to try Emergency SOSThe Emergency SOS via Satellite feature asks you a few simple questions that you answer with preset options to avoid typing and wasting too much time. Once you're connected to emergency services with the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature, you can add finer details about your situation. That's why the Emergency SOS via Satellite demo mode is such a key feature.

Any crunch for Britain's small businesses, which often lack the scale to pass on cost rises to customers as easily as bigger rivals, could deliver a new economic body blow. "How are we going to get out of this hole if it's not small businesses? "But there's no question that small businesses now have less capacity to increase their borrowing because you've got a slowing economy." Indeed small companies in Britain see their access to credit at its worst level since 2015, according to a quarterly survey by the FSB of 1,383 small business owners. Many small companies have also yet to repay state-backed loans extended to prop them up during COVID lockdowns, making their credit profiles increasingly unattractive.

☆ Apple’s iPhone 14 Satellite Emergency SOS Is Live. You’ll Hopefully Never Use It.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Joanna Stern | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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