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Experts disclose new details about 300-year-old shipwreck
The 62-gun, three-masted galleon, went down on June 8, 1708, with 600 people on board as well as a treasure of gold, silver and emeralds during a battle with British ships in the War of Spanish Succession. The treasure is worth as much as $17 billion by modern standards.
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Amazon urged not to sell facial recognition tool to police
The American Civil Liberties Union and other privacy activists are asking Amazon to stop marketing a powerful facial recognition tool to police, saying law enforcement agencies could use the technology to “easily build a system to automate the identification and tracking of anyone.”
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Instagram introduces mute feature to quiet down your feed without unfollowing friends
Are your former colleague’s workout selfies bringing you down? Or your college roommate’s constant pictures of their newborn adorable but just too much at times? Instagram’s got your back.
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Facebook chief faces EU grilling over his ‘digital monster’
BRUSSELS (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced tough questions from European Union lawmakers Tuesday over what one of them branded Zuckerberg’s “digital monster,” and he apologized for the way the social network has been…
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APNewsbreak: Pentagon adopts new cellphone restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of debate, the Defense Department approved Monday new restrictions for the use of cellphones and some other electronic devices in the Pentagon where classified information is present or discussed. But…
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Branson-owned health company to merge with its rival
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — An employee well-being company owned by British billionaire Richard Branson says it will merge with its rival and make Providence the new corporate headquarters. In an announcement Monday, Virgin Pulse says…
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The Latest: Zuckerberg tells EU lawmakers ‘I’m sorry’
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s meeting with European Union officials (all times local): 6:30 p.m. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is apologizing for the internet giant’s failure to prevent some of…
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US government sues over Kansas City-area Teamsters election
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The U.S. Labor Department has filed a rare lawsuit seeking to overturn a Kansas City-area Teamsters election and force a new vote under federal supervision. The lawsuit raises concerns over…
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Alabama inmate posts cellphone spanking video to Facebook
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama authorities are investigating a Facebook video posted by a prison inmate, showing two prisoners forcing a third at knifepoint to bend over for a spanking. AL.com reports the video posted…
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Sony buys most of EMI Music, to spend $9B on image sensors
TOKYO (AP) — Electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. said Tuesday it plans to spend $2.3 billion acquiring an additional 60 percent stake in EMI Music Publishing, home to the Motown catalog and contemporary artists…
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FBI, Justice to ‘review’ classified info sought by lawmakers
The president’s demand puts further pressure on the Justice Department, which asked its inspector general to expand an existing investigation into the Russia probe by examining whether there was any improper politically motivated surveillance.
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UK lawmakers appeals to EU to help in Facebook probe
LONDON (AP) — The head of Parliament’s media committee has appealed to European lawmakers to put questions to Mark Zuckerberg on his behalf when the Facebook chief gives evidence Tuesday. Committee chair Damian Collins wrote…
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Microsoft pledges to extend EU data rights worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft promised Monday to give users worldwide the same data and privacy rights Europeans will get under new regulations there. That’s in contrast to some of its tech rivals, who are…
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Consumer Reports raises concerns over Tesla Model 3 braking
DETROIT (AP) — Long emergency stopping distances, difficult-to-use controls and a harsh ride stopped Tesla’s Model 3 electric car from getting a recommended buy rating from Consumer Reports. While the magazine said the car has…
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Social media under microscope in emotive Irish abortion vote
DUBLIN (AP) — In homes and pubs, on leaflets and lampposts, debate is raging in Ireland over whether to lift the country’s decades-old ban on abortion. Pro-repeal banners declare: “Her choice: vote yes.” Anti-abortion placards…
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