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Netflix's subscriber growth slows as gains from password-sharing crackdown subside

Netflix's subscriber growth slows as gains from password-sharing crackdown subside

Netflix on Thursday reported that its subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer, a sign the huge gains from the video-streaming service’s crackdown on freeloading viewers is tapering off. The 5.
Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock at the beginning of life

Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock at the beginning of life

New life begins with the meeting of sperm and egg. But how they fuse together has long been a mystery.

Alabama man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Alabama man was arrested Thursday for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice Department said. Eric Council Jr.
Google adds first Indigenous language in Canada to its translation service

Google adds first Indigenous language in Canada to its translation service

One of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in this country is now available through Google's translation service, the first time the tech giant has included a First Nations, Métis or Inuit language spoken in Canada on its platform.

TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Just weeks before the U.S.

TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Just weeks before the U.S.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Supermoon

PHOTO COLLECTION: Supermoon

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Moonlight may hamper views of the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet

Moonlight may hamper views of the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Orionids — one of two annual meteor showers from Halley's comet — peak early Monday. A bright waning moon may make them difficult to spot. The Orionid meteor shower can be unpredictable.
Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'

Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'

Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.

Nokia sees improved Q3 profit but reports 8% sales dip mainly due to weaker India market

HELSINKI (AP) — Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia on Thursday reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings, mainly on the back of cost-cutting measures, but saw its sales dive 8% largely due to a weaker India market.