May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Microsoft is ending its Claude Code licenses for thousands of developers, urging a transition to GitHub Copilot CLI. The decision balances cost-cutting with product convergence, as engineers must adapt by June 30. The shift reflects internal competition between AI coding tools and Microsoft's desire to control its own stack.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Microsoft has announced the retirement of Together Mode in Microsoft Teams, a pandemic-era feature that placed participants in a shared virtual space. The company is removing the feature to reduce fragmentation across platforms and streamline the user interface. This shift allows Microsoft to concentrate on enhancing core video quality and performance. Users will see the Together Mode toggle disappear from the view menu and lose associated features like scenes and seat assignments.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced repeated boos from University of Arizona graduates during his commencement speech, particularly when he promoted AI. The incident highlights growing public skepticism about AI's impact on jobs and society, as well as lingering anger over sexual assault allegations against Schmidt.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
From McDonald's to Taco Bell, fast-food giants are integrating AI chatbots at drive-thrus to automate ordering and reduce wait times. Despite early enthusiasm, customer surveys show 55% prefer human interaction, and companies face technical and ethical hurdles. Yet AI's role in fast food is expanding beyond ordering—into predictive maintenance, dynamic menus, and kitchen assistants.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Submitting a news tip to a media outlet requires careful consideration of both content and security. This guide explains the preferred methods—email and Signal—and provides detailed advice on how to craft a compelling, evidence-based tip while minimizing risk. Learn about encryption, anonymity, and best practices for whistleblowers.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised alarms that Russia might recruit Chinese volunteers to fight in Ukraine, leveraging social media. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's presidency threatens to upend Western unity, leaving Kyiv in a precarious position. The city of Kharkiv continues to suffer under Russian artillery, its mayor dreaming of normalcy despite the proximity of the war.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Rihanna und A$AP Rocky mieteten für den vierten Geburtstag ihres Sohnes RZA das Sloomoo Institute in New York. Die Location wurde mit maßgeschneiderten Schleim-Stationen und einem Schleimwasserfall ausgestattet. Rihanna selbst stellte sich unter den Wasserfall. Die Familie war vollzählig mit allen drei Kindern vertreten.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Margot Robbie's 'Wuthering Heights' has made headlines after she revealed a wild bachelorette party screening that left women 'foaming at the mouth.' The film, based on Emily Brontë's classic novel, is now available on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, and streaming. Directed by Emerald Fennell, the erotic period drama stars Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. It has already grossed over $200 million worldwide against a $70 million budget after Robbie turned down a $127 million Netflix offer for a theatrical release.
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May 18, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
At the Cannes Film Festival, Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem delivered a fiery speech criticizing toxic masculinity and targeting U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Bardem linked their leadership to global violence and femicide, calling for better education to combat these issues. The actor also promoted his new film 'The Beloved' at the festival.
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