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Three mysterious bird flu cases worry experts that another pandemic is looming

Three mysterious bird flu cases worry experts that another pandemic is looming

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This month, two independent cases of bird flu were detected in North American children without any known exposure to infected animals, raising concerns that the H5N1 virus that causes it is inching closer to evolving in a way that allows it to spread between humans.  Since April, 55 H5N1 cases have been reported in humans, and all but three have occurred in farmworkers in close contact with dairy cows or poultry, which the virus is infecting in droves. But health officials have not been able to determine the source of three cases in humans, raising questions about whether there is low-level community spread happening. On Nov. 9, government officials in British Columbia reported that a teenager tested positive for H5N1 with no known exposure to an infected animal. Last week, a child in the Bay Area also tested positive for bird flu without any known exposures. These two cases follow a third infection in Missouri reported in September, for which health officials were unable to determine the origins of the infection after an extensive investigation.  …

Nomad Black Friday Sale 2024: Deals on Chargers, iPhone Cases

Nomad Black Friday Sale 2024: Deals on Chargers, iPhone Cases

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Nomad routinely tops many of our accessory buying guides. Its wireless chargers, iPhone cases, and Apple Watch straps are well made and functional with a stylish aesthetic, albeit a little pricey. That’s resolved with the Nomad Black Friday Sale event, which has discounts of up to 30 percent off select products, and up to 80 percent off the company’s Outlet section. The sale begins today and runs through December 3 at 11:59 pm Pacific time. If you need a charging adapter, USB-C cable, MagSafe wireless charger, or a fresh strap for your Apple Watch, I’ve sorted through some of the company’s best Black Friday deals below. Charging Deals Photograph: Simon Hill Nomad’s Stand One is our favorite wireless charger if you’re willing to fork out some cash, which makes it an even smarter buy during this sale. This is the Qi2 version, which will be compatible with the wave of Qi2 Android phones coming in 2025, but also works with MagSafe iPhones (iPhone 13 models and newer support the Qi2 protocol). The standard MagSafe version …

With more gambling cases likely, Ohtani debacle is a lesson to MLB

With more gambling cases likely, Ohtani debacle is a lesson to MLB

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Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter has pleaded guilty to stealing millions from him to feed a sports gambling habit. The man who took Ippei Mizuhara’s bets entered a guilty plea to running an illegal bookmaking operation. Major League Baseball has closed its investigation into the matter. And the Dodgers are delighted that Ohtani is putting up Hall of Fame numbers at the plate. But the federal criminal probe that targeted Mizuhara and Mathew Bowyer, his Orange County-based bookmaker — and cleared Ohtani of any wrongdoing — is ongoing, even as MLB has been forced to deal with more forbidden gambling. In Bowyer’s plea agreement, prosecutors allege that two current or former ballplayers placed bets with him. In the meantime, MLB banned another player for life and suspended four others after finding they bet on baseball, an offense that has been considered a mortal threat to the game since the Black Sox scandal of 1919. Mathew Bowyer, a Southern California bookmaker, stands outside federal court in Santa Ana on Aug. 9. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) The …

Tribunal cases to rise as UK firms push back on remote working, experts say | Working from home

Tribunal cases to rise as UK firms push back on remote working, experts say | Working from home

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Lawyers and HR experts expect an increase in employment tribunal cases as companies increasingly clamp down on working from home and staff become resentful that the flexibility they have enjoyed since the Covid crisis is being slowly rolled back. A number of companies are now advocating a full five-day return to the office, with others enforcing a minimum number of days in the workplace. Administrative staff at Boots, who previously worked in the office three days a week, will return to the office five days a week from September. Many US banks, such as Goldman Sachs, also expect senior staff to come in for the full week, and its chief executive, David Solomon, labelled remote working an “aberration”. Lawyers say some employers have become emboldened after an employment tribunal earlier this year rejected the case of a senior manager who sued the City watchdog, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), because she wanted to work at home full-time. The employment judge Robert Richter ruled that the financial watchdog was within its rights to reject Elizabeth …

Logitech Launches Keyboard Cases for New iPad Air and iPad Pro Models

Logitech Launches Keyboard Cases for New iPad Air and iPad Pro Models

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Popular accessory maker Logitech this week announced new keyboard case options that are designed for Apple’s iPad Air and iPad Pro models, offering an alternative to the more expensive Magic Keyboard options from Apple. The Logitech Combo Touch is compatible with both sizes of the ‌iPad Air‌ and the two thin and light ‌iPad Pro‌ models. Logitech says that the Logitech Combo Touch is its lightest keyboard to date, improving portability and limiting the bulk added to a tablet setup. The Combo Touch comes with a detachable keyboard and flexible kickstand for multiple use modes. It can be used for typing in the standard keyboard mode, or folded in a way that allows for sketching, reading, and Apple Pencil use. There is a multi-touch trackpad, which Logitech says offers intuitive and precise input and navigation. There are auto-backlit keys in a standard layout with sixteen brightness levels. Shortcut keys allow easy access to volume control, media playback, screenshots, and more, plus there is a Smart Connector for connectivity so there’s no need for Bluetooth. The …

The best iPad Air cases of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

The best iPad Air cases of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

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Apple Smart Folio features: Auto sleep-wake feature | Magnetically connects to your iPad | Two-stand design  It’s hard to beat a case coming straight from the manufacturer. When you choose the Apple-designed Smart Folio for your iPad Air, you’re not just guaranteed a perfect fit. You also get functionality that can make it easier to both protect and use your tablet, like the ability to charge your Apple Pencil with the case on.  “My life as a digital marketing guru keeps me hopping, so I need a case that’s as much about defense as it is about practicality,” says Ryan Ratkowski, Founder of Cascade Interactive. “And here’s the kicker, the feature I can’t get enough of – the automatic wake/sleep function.” This feature, which Ratkowski calls the “unsung hero of iPad functionality,” means that whenever you open the case, your iPad Air display automatically wakes up. When you close it, the tablet goes to sleep, saving battery –although you might not need it since the latest generation has up to 10 hours of battery life.  The …

Apple Launches New Smart Folio Cases for M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air

Apple Launches New Smart Folio Cases for M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air

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Apple today announced the new iPad Pro and iPad Air, and alongside the tablets there are now a few new accessories available to purchase on Apple.com. Starting with the ‌iPad Pro‌, Apple is selling a new Smart Folio for the 11-inch iPad Pro in Denim, Black, and White. There’s also a Smart Folio for the 13-inch iPad Pro in the same color options. Similarly, you can get the Smart Folio for 11-inch iPad Air in Light Violet, Charcoal Gray, Sage, and Denim. There’s also the Smart Folio for the 13-inch iPad Air in the same color options. Finally, there’s a pair of new Magic Keyboards for the 11-inch and 13-inch M4 ‌iPad Pro‌. The 11-inch model is $299.00 and the 13-inch model is $349.00, and both come in White and Black. Popular Stories Apple Event Live Blog: New iPad Pro, iPad Air, and More Apple’s “Let Loose” event kicks off today at the unusual time of 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time, and we’re expecting to see an iPad-focused event with new iPad Pro and iPad Air …

As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases

As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases

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Albuquerque, New Mexico —  It was a frigid winter morning when authorities found a Native American man dead on a remote gravel road in western New Mexico. He was lying on his side, with only one sock on, his clothes gone and his shoes tossed in the snow. There were trails of blood on both sides of his body and it appeared he had been struck in the head. Investigators retraced the man’s steps, gathering security camera footage that showed him walking near a convenience store miles away in Gallup, an economic hub in an otherwise rural area bordered on one side by the Navajo Nation and Zuni Pueblo on the other. Court records said the footage and cell phone records showed the victim — a Navajo man identified only as John Doe — was “on a collision course” with the man who would ultimately be accused of killing him. A grand jury has indicted a man from Zuni Pueblo on a charge of second-degree murder in the Jan. 18 death, and prosecutors say more …

US Antitrust Cases Against Big Tech, Explained

US Antitrust Cases Against Big Tech, Explained

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The U.S. government’s landmark antitrust trial against Google’s search business is nearing its conclusion. But the parade of major federal cases challenging Big Tech’s power is just getting going. Under the Trump administration, the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission started investigating Amazon, Apple, Google and Meta, the parent company of Instagram and WhatsApp, for monopolistic behavior. The government has since sued all four companies — Google twice — in what it says is an effort to rein in their power and promote more competition. The companies have denied the claims and are fighting back. Closing arguments wrap up on Friday in Google’s first antitrust suit on allegations that it has a monopoly in internet search. The judge’s ruling, expected in the coming weeks or months, is likely to set precedents for the remaining cases. Here’s the latest on the state of the U.S. government v. Big Tech. Amazon In September, the F.T.C. and 17 states sued Amazon, accusing it of protecting a monopoly by squeezing sellers on its vast marketplace and favoring its …