Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of some services after review over mass surveillance of Palestinians

Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of some services after review over mass surveillance of Palestinians

Microsoft says it has stopped providing some of its cloud and AI services to Israel’s Ministry of Defense following a report in Britain’s Guardian newspaper, which alleged Israel used the services to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Guardian report, published in August in conjunction with Israeli outlets…

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Mexican indie act Caloncho brings his groove to the Wiltern on Aug. 8

Mexican indie act Caloncho brings his groove to the Wiltern on Aug. 8

The Latin Grammy-nominated artist, now on tour with Daniel, Me Estรกs Matando, promises โ€œdrama and bolerosโ€ โ€” and talks his surprise collab with Tejano star Bobby Pulido Caloncho wants to bliss you out. Since the release of his 2011 EP, โ€œHomeotermo,โ€ the 38-year-old singer-songwriter from Sonora, Mexico, has been making reggae- and tropicalia-infused dream pop…

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As primary election nears, top candidates for California governor meet for debate

As primary election nears, top candidates for California governor meet for debate

SAN FRANCISCOย โ€”ย With the California governorโ€™s race quickly approaching, six candidates faced off Wednesday evening in the first debate since former Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race in the aftermath of sexual assault and misconduct allegations. The debate takes place at a critical moment in the turbulent contest to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom….

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Kuwait closes airspace, Israel warns of launches from Lebanon after U.S strikes in Iran

Kuwait closes airspace, Israel warns of launches from Lebanon after U.S strikes in Iran

Kuwait closed its airspace Thursday local time due to “Iranian aggressions” as it intercepted “hostile aerial targets,” following U.S. strikes against Tehran, signaling rising tensions in the Middle East. Israel’s Home Front Command also warned of launches from Lebanon toward several communities in northern Israel. Iran “struck and destroyed eighteen important targets” belonging to U.S….

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Josh Gad Celebrates โ€˜Comedy Idolโ€™ Mel Brooksโ€™ 100th Birthday With Emotional Instagram Post

Josh Gad Celebrates โ€˜Comedy Idolโ€™ Mel Brooksโ€™ 100th Birthday With Emotional Instagram Post

Mel Brooks is entering his centennial year with some kind words of admiration from a fellow comedian. Actor and singer Josh Gad shared some sweet photos on social media with Brooks in honor of the comedy legendโ€™s big 100th birthday on June 28. Gad, who co-wrote the upcoming sequel to Brooksโ€™ iconic 1987 โ€œStar Warsโ€…

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