Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is putting some of his guitars up for auction
Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler will sell off a collection of guitars he considers “old friends” at a Christie’s auction in London next year
1970-01-01 08:00
Snoop Dogg announcing he's 'giving up smoke' isn't as it seems
The world was left baffled last week when Snoop Dogg finally announced he was 'giving up smoke' - but all is not as it seems. After days of mystery surrounding the announcement, with fans believing the rapper had given up smoking weed, he's finally come clean, revealing it to be part of a PR stunt. Snoop was actually promoting Solo's smokeless stoves, and posted a video of himself toasting marshmallows using the gadget. "I know what you're thinking: Snoop! Smoke is kind of your whole thing! But I'm done with it," the hip-hop star said in the advert. "Done with the coughing and my clothes smelling all sticky icky. I'm going smokeless. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
1970-01-01 08:00
Germany Must Phase Out Energy Support Measures, EU Says
Germany must wind down the energy support as soon as possible, according to the European Commission. In its
1970-01-01 08:00
Sibanye Shares Plunge on Convertible Bond Sale
Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. plunged the most since March 2020 after the South African miner of platinum-group metals said
1970-01-01 08:00
Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts
Some of the UK’s most visited websites face enforcement action from the data protection watchdog if they do not make changes to allow users to consent to advertising cookies. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said some websites do not give users fair choices over whether or not they are tracked for personalised advertising. The ICO has previously issued guidance to help ensure firms make it as easy for users to reject advertising cookies as it is to accept all – often using consent banners which pop up when a user first lands on a website – but the watchdog has said that some of the UK’s top websites are not complying with data protection law on this issue. Many of the biggest websites have got this right. We’re giving companies who haven’t managed that yet a clear choice: make the changes now, or face the consequences Stephen Almond, ICO It said it had written to a number of firms giving them 30 days to comply or face potential enforcement action. Under UK data protection law, companies must give users fair choice to opt out of tracking using cookies, which is often then used to serve people personalised adverts online. Companies are still able to show users adverts when someone has rejected all tracking, but the ads must not be tailored to the person browsing. Stephen Almond, ICO executive director of regulatory risk, said: “We’ve all been surprised to see adverts online that seem designed specifically for us – an ad for a hotel when you’ve just booked a flight abroad, for instance. Our research shows that many people are concerned about companies using their personal information to target them with ads without their consent. “Gambling addicts may be targeted with betting offers based on their browsing record, women may be targeted with distressing baby adverts shortly after miscarriage and someone exploring their sexuality may be presented with ads that disclose their sexual orientation. “Many of the biggest websites have got this right. We’re giving companies who haven’t managed that yet a clear choice: make the changes now, or face the consequences.” The ICO said it would provide a further update on this work in January, including details of any companies that had not addressed the watchdog’s concerns. Read More Employee data leaked during British Library cyber attack Half of adults who chat online with strangers do not check age – poll Businesses embracing generative AI but fear cyberattacks, survey finds
1970-01-01 08:00
Nvidia’s $240 Billion Rally to Test If Great Is Good Enough
With Nvidia Corp. shares at record highs, its getting harder for investors to gauge how even potentially blowout
1970-01-01 08:00
Steelers fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada after 2-plus seasons of largely ineffective play
The Pittsburgh Steelers have fired embattled offensive coordinator Matt Canada
1970-01-01 08:00
Petrobras Faces New Calls to Cut Jet Fuel Prices
Jet fuel prices are the latest source of pressure for Petroleo Brasileiro SA as dissatisfaction with the Brazilian
1970-01-01 08:00
Minnesota Vikings: Ranking every Thanksgiving game in team history
Last season, the Minnesota Vikings came up with a rousing victory on Thanksgiving Day. The holiday has been good to the Purple Gang.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles continue to find ways to win in latest victory over the Chiefs
By their own standards, the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory over the Kansas City Chiefs wasn’t a masterpiece performance
1970-01-01 08:00
Andy Reid Was Very Confused About What Travis Kelce Was Doing Out There
Andy Reid channeling strong disappointed dad energy.
1970-01-01 08:00
NFL fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 12
With the fantasy football playoffs quickly approaching, now is the time to be proactive on the waivers ahead of Week 12.
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