Billionaire Columbia donor Leon Cooperman slams student protesters

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Leon Cooperman, a billionaire Columbia donor, has spoken out against the protesters on campus who are calling for a divestment from Israel.

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  • Leon Cooperman, a billionaire Columbia donor, weighed in on the crisis on the university's campus.
  • He called the student protesters ignorant but expressed his
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Adobe unveils AI features for Photoshop — but not everyone is happy about it

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Adobe has new generative AI features for rookie Photoshop users, but there are concerns from creative professionals.

On Tuesday, Adobe announced a beta version of Photoshop with new features to generate and edit images from text prompts. Generative AI capabilities are powered by Adobe's Firefly Image 3 model which was also released today.

New to the photo-editing software is a Generate Image tool

Chromecast With Google TV Might Finally Get an Update This Year

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It’s not like you didn’t already have a dozen Chromecasts floating around your house. What is one more? A new Google TV dongle, potentially packed with upgraded features, is on the horizon. Hopefully, this will be a significant update to the current four-year-old favorite. But the current pricepoint that’s rumored…

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The Lyrid meteor shower will align with April's 'pink moon.' Here's how to watch it.

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The Lyrid meteor shower will coincide with April's "pink" supermoon tonight.

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  • On Tuesday, the Lyrid meteor shower happens to line up with the April full moon, AKA the "pink" moon.
  • But this bright supermoon could make it harder to see the Lyrids streaking through the sky.
  • Here are some tips to give you the best chance of seeing the Lyrid meteor shower.

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Wattpad has a community problem, so it’s killing DMs

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Wattpad says DMs will be shut down on May 6th, alongside the deletion of all existing messages. | Image: Wattpad

Community publishing platform Wattpad is removing the ability for users to send each other direct messages, claiming that the feature has “only been relevant to a small percentage” of its global user base. Users will retain access to their DMs until May 6th

Bacteria-Hunting Viruses Could Be Key to Defeating Stinky Armpits

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The deodorant of the future might be possible thanks to viruses that hunt down stink-making bacteria. Scientists in Japan believe they’ve discovered a chemical weapon sourced from bacteriophages that can target a species of bacteria known for contributing to body odor emitted by our armpits.

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I've visited 93 countries, 57 of them with kids. These 5 underrated spots are great places to enjoy with your family.

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Karen Edwards, her husband and children at the Al Ain Oasis.

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  • Karen Edwards has traveled to 93 countries, and 57 of them have been with her young children.
  • Edwards said that her family has had more fun exploring underrated spots than the popular ones.
  • Her favorites include Tanzania for its safari tours and Abu Dhabi for its vibrant festival scene.

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Palantir CEO says its unconventional boot camps are drawing crowds and driving sales: 'It's like a rock concert'

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the company had more than 500 boot camps last year to attract new customers.

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  • Palantir has taken an unusual approach to sales, traditionally avoiding hiring a large salesforce.
  • It's been putting on boot camps to attract customers, per Bloomberg.
  • CEO Alex Karp has likened them to "a rock concert;" they've included perks like racetrack drives.

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I moved from Florida to southern Portugal. The weather is better, and the culture is amazing.

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Andrew Ibrahim moved to southern Portugal from Florida in 2023.

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  • Andrew Ibrahim moved from Florida to Portugal for a better life for himself and his family.
  • The cost of living wasn't adding up for Ibrahim, so he got more bang for his buck in Portugal.
  • The inviting culture and beautiful weather are reasons why he's enjoying his decision so far.

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