Monday, February 20, 2023

Another powerful earthquake rocks hard-hit Hatay province in Turkey

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Another powerful earthquake has struck Turkey's Hatay province, which was devastated by a massive tremor two week ago.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/new-earthquake-turkey-hatay-1.6754357?cmp=rss

Blue badge coming to Facebook and Instagram as Meta tests paid subscription services

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Meta Platforms on Sunday announced that it is testing a monthly subscription service, called Meta Verified, which will let users verify their accounts using a government ID and get a blue badge, as it looks to help content creators grow and build communities.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/meta-subscription-verified-accounts-1.6754143?cmp=rss

Brazil flooding and landslides blamed for dozens of deaths

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Heavy rains in coastal areas of Brazil's southeast have caused flooding and landslides that killed 36 people and displaced hundreds of others, according to a statement from Sao Paulo state authorities on Sunday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/brazil-floods-landslides-1.6754081?cmp=rss

Some predicted an imminent death for Twitter. It's still here. Can Elon Musk keep it alive?

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Back in mid-November, speculation ran rampant whether the lights would soon be turned off at the offices of Elon Musk's $44-billion acquisition. Months later, however, Twitter has so far defied those who were eulogizing the company, chugging along but still facing significant challenges.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/elon-musk-twitter-1.6749034?cmp=rss