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If you're on Twitter/X, you may have noticed a sudden stream of high-profile accounts heading for the exits. And no, it's not (just) about the election.

This exodus is thanks to a new Terms of Service document, which takes effect on November 15. Although the company isn't talking about it, the new ToS gives owner Elon Musk the right to use your tweets, photos and videos to train his AI bot, Grok.

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The statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World in Florida.
  • Disney's CFO Hugh Johnston discussed Universal Studios' upcoming theme park, Epic Universe.
  • Johnston said in a call it's "generally beneficial" for Disney when other attractions open in Central Florida.
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Jennie Young created the Burned Haystack Dating Method.
  • At 50, Jennie Young started using several dating apps and felt that they were all toxic.
  • The Burned Haystack Dating Method began as an academic project and now has a Facebook group with over 128,000 members.
  • Young, a college professor, has advice for the companies behind dating apps.

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Helicopters are taking on some counter-drone missions in Israel and Ukraine to augment their strained air defenses. Here, an Israeli Apache AH-64 attack helicopter flies over the Mediterranean.
  • Given the sheer volume of enemy drones, helicopters have joined the counter-drone fight.
  • In Ukraine and Israel, helicopters of all kinds are hunting down drones.
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The Rogue Prince of Persia, a modern reboot of the classic platformer published by Broderbund in 1989, is still in early access mode but it’s getting a bunch of new, cool-sounding stuff next week. Developer Evil Empire posted a blog on the game’s Steam page that includes information about the new update and premieres a new teaser trailer with some gameplay footage.

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Warren Buffett is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
  • Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway purchased stakes in Domino's Pizza and Pool Corp. last quarter.
  • The investing legend's company made big cuts to its huge Apple and Bank of America positions.
  • Berkshire pared other holdings such as Capital One, and sold almost all of its Ulta Beauty shares.

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Labubu toys are a hit in Singapore and beyond.
  • Labubu, a furry plushie with an unsettling grin and serrated teeth, is all the rage in Asia.
  • Sold by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, the toys fly off the shelves.
  • The toy's popularity comes from celebrity endorsements and providing adults with emotional comfort.

Grace Lee remembers the first time she saw a Labubu. It had rabbit-like ears and spikey



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These times are very trying and it’s understandable if someone goes a little off the deep end once in a while. Just like Norman Bates said in Psycho, “We all go a little mad sometimes.” However, a new Xbox ad campaign has us a little concerned.

Microsoft launched a new marketing campaign for its Xbox consoles and cloud gaming service called “This is an Xbox.” It features posters and commercials



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Zurich-based venture capital firm Founderful has raised $140mn in its second fund — $20mn more than its target and a strong sign of investor confidence in Switzerland’s flourishing tech ecosystem.   First announced back in February, the fund has already invested in 15 early-stage startups. These include Chiral Nano, which develops nanomaterials for silicon chips, and 8inks, which is rejigging the



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On Thursday, the European Union published its first draft of a Code of Practice for general purpose AI (GPAI) models. The document, which won’t be finalized until May, lays out guidelines for managing risks — and giving companies a blueprint to comply and avoid hefty penalties. The EU’s AI Act came into force on August 1, but it left room to nail down the specifics of GPAI regulations down the