Thoma Bravo to take UK cybersecurity company Darktrace private in $5B deal

Darktrace is set to go private in a deal that values the U.K.-based cybersecurity giant at around $5 billion. A newly-formed entity called Luke Bidco Ltd, formed by private equity giant Thoma Bravo, has tabled an all-cash bid of £6.20 ($7.75) per share, which represents a 44% premium on its average price for the three-month period ending April 25. However, …

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Tomb Mold and Horrendous Announce 2024 North American Tour

Toronto death metal trio Tomb Mold and Philadelphia death metal quartet Horrendous are joining together for a North American tour this summer. Dubbed the Enraptured by Fate’s Tangled Thread Tour, it begins on July 4 in Toronto, Ontario, and lasts on through to the end of the month, concluding in Brooklyn on July 27. See Tomb Mold’s complete list of …

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U.S. Builds Web of Arms, Ships and Bases in the Pacific to Deter China

Since the start of his administration, President Biden has undertaken a strategy to expand American military access to bases in allied nations across the Asia-Pacific region and to deploy a range of new weapons systems there. He has also said the U.S. military would defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion. On Wednesday, Mr. Biden signed a $95-billion supplemental military aid …

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Verizon: Get Paid 6.7% While You Wait For 2024 Catalysts (NYSE:VZ)

marketlan/iStock via Getty Images Written by Sam Kovacs Introduction Since suggesting buying Verizon (NYSE:VZ) in February, the stock has gone… nowhere. That is fine by me, I’m in no rush. Good things take time. Verizon just reported its earnings for the 1st quarter of 2024. Its results were mostly in-line, with EPS of $1.15 beating by $0.03, and company revenue …

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Google will finally put Keep reminders in Tasks, where they always belonged

The reminders you’ve jotted down in Google Keep will soon show up in Tasks. Google says the long-requested integration is coming over the next year, allowing you to see, edit, and complete your Keep reminders across Tasks, Calendar, and Assistant. The change will make Tasks the central hub for all to-dos and reminders, hopefully making them far easier to manage. …

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What You Need to Know

A home equity loan, also known as a second mortgage, lets homeowners borrow money by drawing on the equity value in their homes. Home equity loans exploded in popularity in the late 1980s, as they provided a way to somewhat circumvent the Tax Reform Act of 1986, which eliminated deductions for the interest on most consumer purchases. With a home …

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1 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

This company should continue to make millionaires, just as it has over the past two decades. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new big thing. The technology is evolving rapidly, and it could substantially contribute to the growth of companies that become leaders in the field. Many investors are also looking to cash in by investing in those corporations that seem …

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Senate pursues legislation to ban AI deepfakes in election materials

Politicians, like us all, often engage in hyperbole to make a point. But don’t doubt the alliterative precision of Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) when he warns about “a deluge of deception, disinformation and deepfakes … about to descend on the American public.” “There is a clear and present danger to our democracy,” he added for emphasis during the Senate Judiciary …

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Make Taking Pictures on iPhone Fun Again With These Photo Apps

No matter your composition, the lighting, and your attempts to manually set zoom or exposure, iPhone pictures all still have the same dull quality. They are not dull in the sense they’re not vibrant or detailed, but by default, with the “Standard” photo style, they’re all using the same obtuse post-processing that blooms certain colors while boosting the sharpness and …

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Kylie Jenner & Timotheé Chalamet Are Not Expecting a Baby, Sources Confirm

If you’ve spent some time online this past week, you’ve probably encountered a viral post claiming Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were expecting their first baby together. However, sources close to the couple have debunked all the rumors. Earlier this month, comedian Daniel Tosh claimed Jenner was hiding a pregnancy, but it wasn’t until an X post by aggregated pop culture news account @ThePopTingz also claiming Kylie …

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Exxon profit drops 28%, falls short of estimates

HOUSTON, April 26 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp on Friday missed analysts’ estimates with a 28% year-on-year drop in first quarter profits as weaker refining margins and lower natural gas prices offset volume gains. The largest U.S. oil company, which is in the process of closing a $60 billion deal for top shale oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources, posted first-quarter …

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The best wireless earbuds for 2024

It’s pretty easy to find a solid pair of wireless earbuds today. New wireless Bluetooth earbuds are arriving at a constant pace nowadays, and most of them from big players like Sony, Bose, Beats and others will serve people well. While all that variety is good for your wallet, that also means deciding which pair of earbuds is best for …

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May 2024 Horoscope

In the zodiac, Aries claims the role of the masculine. It rams down walls to break stagnation — confrontation and destruction are fuel for the Aries engine. With Mars in Aries through all of May, the ignition is ready to combust. The divine feminine, of course, is to be found in the Venusian gardens of Taurus. This May, the sign …

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Scottish Labour says it’s ‘when, not if’ Yousaf resigns as it tables no confidence motion in Scottish government – UK politics live | Politics

Scottish Labour says it’s ‘when, not if’ Yousaf resigns as it tables no confidence motion in Scottish government At Holyrood Scottish Labour has now tabled its own no confidence motion. And it is significantly different from the one tabled by the Scottish Conservatives yesterday. The Tory is about no confidence in Humza Yousaf as first minister. If he were to …

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Can AI help tell the difference between a good and bad sweet potato?

Most grocery store patrons take for granted just what it takes to transport a humble sweet potato out of the ground and into a shopping basket. The slightly-sweet red root vegetable can come in various sizes and flavor profiles but consumers have come to expect a level of consistency. To meet that market demand, sweet potatoes are subjected to rounds …

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The Under-the-Radar Brand Behind My Favorite Nail Concealer Is on Sale

I’ve never liked my nails. They were always too thin, flat, and covered in imperfections like ridges. However, since discovering Dermelect’s nail concealers (which conveniently come as a set), I have largely foregone gel polish and the professional nail extensions that were a defining part of my teenage years and early-mid 20s. Thanks to the Camo Makeover Duo, my natural …

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