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Corporate media juggernaut Bloomberg is finally waking up to the dangers of surveillance capitalism, the prevalent business model the Masters of the Universe, but practiced more aggressively and successfully by Google than any other player on today’s web. Writing in a Bloomberg article titled : “Google Is Sharing Our Data at a Startling Scale” which was also published by the Washington Post, Parmy Olsen the troubling deluge of advertising enabled by Google’s real-time bidding business practice exposes us to the ad market an astonishing 747 times each day. And that is only from Google — it doesn’t include advertising powerhouse Facebook or up and comer Amazon. Sabo mocks Google CEO Sundar Pichai (unsavoryagents.com) It is hard for humans to conceptualize such numbers, even if machines calculate them comfortably everyday — but if the exhaust of our personal data could be seen in the same way pollution can, we’d be surrounded by an almost impenetrable haze that gets … [Read more...] about About Time!: Bloomberg Wakes Up to the Dangers of Google’s Surveillance Capitalism

Bette Midler has faced criticism for encouraging mothers to “try breastfeeding ,” during the current baby formula shortage in the United States. The 76-year-old actor discussed breastfeeding in a recent post on Twitter , responding to MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle’s tweet about a what she’s learned about the baby formula production market through the shortage. “The baby formula shortage reveals an amazing secret oligopoly: Three American companies control over 90 per cent of the market,” Ruhle wrote. “Hugely restrictive regulations (thanks to big 5 lobbying) prohibit foreign formulas.” “Name another industry/sector/product like this,” she added. In response, Midler tweeted: “TRY BREASTFEEEDING! It’s free and available on demand.” Recommended Hocus Pocus sequel, starring original cast, coming to Disney+ in 2022 Bette Midler apologises after ‘outburst’ in which she called West Virginia ‘poor, illiterate’ Bette Midler, Berry Gordy … [Read more...] about Bette Midler faces backlash for telling mothers to ‘try breastfeeding’ their babies amid formula shortage

A New York woman was left puzzled after she received several mysterious postcards written by her late mother and dated back to 1960. In early April, Carol Hover of Hornell, New York, received a postcard in the mail dated August 30, 1960. "The first thing I noticed was my mother's handwriting," Hover told WETM . "She passed away back in 2014. I found that it was postmarked from Canada in August of 1960. So, they would have been on their honeymoon." At first, Hover thought this card was a strange fluke in the system, but then she received more postcards. Although it's hard to measure, it is estimated that less than three percent of mail gets lost in the United States. If a package or letter is recovered after a search request is filed, the U.S. Postal Service will resend the mail. For some packages, the shipping label might have fallen off during the shipment process or someone used an incorrect address so it was undeliverable. Other instances include bad weather rubbing … [Read more...] about Woman receives mysterious decades-old letters, confusing even post office

An IHOP customer's temper tantrum about service that he deemed too slow was captured on camera Saturday night. The confrontation was filmed by onlooker Thomas Biddle, whose TikTok video has racked up 6.5 million views as of Monday afternoon. Another patron who witnessed the incident said on Facebook that it took place at one of the breakfast chain's locations in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Biddle's clip showed the furious customer berating a waitress for the time it took to serve his food, claiming that the restaurant should not be busy because he saw other tables open. "Busy would be every single table," he shouted while waving his arm in the air. "There are three servers on, sir," the waitress replied. "We can only do so much. If you don't like it, you can go somewhere else. Who else is open?" "Nobody else," the customer answered. IHOP is known for keeping many of its locations open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. "Then deal with it," said the increasingly agitated … [Read more...] about IHOP customer smashes glass after “slow service” in wild video

Listen to this episode of The Times: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Roe vs. Wade is expected to be struck down this summer, which would mean abortion will no longer be a federally protected right. If that happens, about half the states will probably ban abortion altogether, or make getting one a lot more difficult. But for those who live in Texas, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, it’s already hard to get an abortion. Today, we look at how Texas has made it nearly impossible for low-income women to get an abortion. And how other states want to copy that. Read the transcript here . Host: Gustavo Arellano Guests: L.A. Times Houston Bureau Chief Molly Hennessy-Fiske More reading and listening: Advertisement Even with Roe vs. Wade in place, low-income women struggle to get abortions in Texas Podcast: Future of Abortion Part 1 | Medicine Future of Abortion Part 2 | Church … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Future of Abortion Part 3 | Money

On December 6, 1986, in Paris, police chased and beat Malik Oussekine to death. That was a turning point in the student protests against university reforms under the Devaquet Law. Oussekine, a 22-year-old student, was not a participant in the demonstrations — he was walking alongside the protesters on the way home. The fallout of the police brutality, the subsequent cover-up and the Oussekine family’s attempts for justice and to make sense of their dreadful loss are the subject of Antoine Chevrollier’s gripping four-part series, Oussekine . Hiam Abbass who plays Malik’s mother, Aicha, says she was not living in France during the incident. Speaking over a video call from Paris, Abbass says, “I knew Antoine was writing something about a kid who was killed by the police. I didn’t know who Malik Oussekine was. When it became clear to Antoine where he was going with the story, he told me he was writing a part for me and he wanted my interpretation of the mother of this boy.” … [Read more...] about Hiam Abbass and Slimane Dazi talk of ‘Oussekine’

The prime minister is expected in Northern Ireland today as efforts to break the political deadlock at Stormont intensify. Boris Johnson will hold talks with party leaders and attempt to persuade the Democratic Unionists to enter the power sharing government. Sinn Fein is now the largest party but its vice president, Michelle O'Neill, cannot become first minister without a Unionist deputy first minister. The DUP has blocked the formation of a new devolved administration over the Northern Ireland Protocol and resulting sea border. Boris Johnson may be forced to choose between a government in Belfast or the treaty he agreed with the EU. Advertisement Sky News political editor Beth Rigby understands that the aim is to work towards restoring democracy and "safeguarding peace" by "addressing the legitimate concerns that prevent the majority community (unionists) from power sharing with Sinn Fein." Despite the sabre-rattling about legislating unilaterally … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson and Irish foreign minister share hope for ‘landing zone’ on Northern Ireland Protocol ahead of crisis talks

Reality star Kylie Jenner wore a “naked” dress at the Billboard Music Awards red carpet Sunday. Jenner attended the awards show with boyfriend Travis Scott and their 4-year-old daughter Stormi, PageSix reported . The youngest of “The Kardashian” sisters sported a long-sleeved Balmain gown that gave the optical illusion of being see-through, despite her actually being completely covered up, the outlet reported. (RELATED: At Least Kendall Jenner Wore Bottoms To Promote Poolside Tequila For Coachella Weekend) Jenner and Scott recently welcome their second child, a son who was originally named Wolf. The couple then announced they were changing his name, but have yet to reveal their son’s new identity. Jenner gained 60 pounds during her most recent pregnancy and has subsequently lost at least 40, another PageSix article noted . Screenshot/Instagram/KylieJenner She looked incredible, if a little alien-like, during the red carpet on Sunday. Actress Bella Thorne has also … [Read more...] about Kylie Jenner Supports Travis Scott While Wearing ‘Naked’ Dress

A woman was left reeling after being charged $150 (£122) for a bowl of fruit and omelette at a restaurant in Mexico. Travel influencer Tania Loves , who is from the US, posted a video on TikTok explaining what happened after dining at the restaurant. She added footage of the meal, and on top explained: "Point of view: You are in Tulum and you thought a simple breakfast of fruits and omelette was 150 pesos. In reality, it's 150 USD and your budget for the day was 50 USD." Explaining what happened, Tania said: "I've been here for quite some time since 2020, and my experience has been whether I'm entering a boutique or local restaurant, all the prices are always in pesos. Tania shared her account online after being charged £122 for her breakfast ( Image: tanialov3s/Tiktok) The breakfast of fruit and eggs ( Image: tanialov3s/Tiktok) Get the news you want straight to your inbox. Sign up for a Mirror newsletter here "So after some time, you get … [Read more...] about Tourist baffled after being charged £122 for omelette and bowl of fruit on Mexico holiday

Susanna Reid teased her Good Morning Britain co-host Richard Madeley about his age on Monday's show. The mother-of-three couldn't resist making a dig at Richard after he did the same to their colleague Charlotte Hawkins on the ITV breakfast show. As Charlotte finished speaking about the Queen's birthday celebrations over the weekend, Richard turned to her and said: "Thank you birthday girl," before adding: "Not quite platinum!" Looking taken aback, Charlotte replied: "No not yet, thanks very much Richard. A little way off I'd like to think!" referring to turning 47-years-old today. Not letting him get away with it, Susanna then chimed in: "What about your birthday Richard? On Friday? Not quite platinum!" Susanna Reid teased her Good Morning Britain co-host Richard Madeley about his age on Monday's show ( Image: ITV) Looking defeated, Richard replied: "I was 66-years-old, alright, happy? I'm a pensioner, okay!" Teasing him further, Susanna said: "Happy and … [Read more...] about GMB’s Susanna Reid teases ‘pensioner’ Richard Madeley as viewers brand him ‘cringe’