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Apple leverages idea of switching to Bing to pry more money out of Google, Microsoft exec says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:32 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple was never serious about replacing Google with Microsoft’s Bing as the default search engine in Macs and iPhones, but kept the possibility open as a “bargaining chip” to extract bigger payments from Google, a Microsoft executive testified Wednesday in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.“It is no secret that Apple is making more money on Bing existing than Bing does,’’ Mikhail Parakhin, Microsoft’s chief of advertising and web services, said in U.S. District Court in Washington. The comment drew a laugh from the courtroom. Parakhin was describing Microsoft’s years of futility trying to supplant Google on Apple devices.Analysts estimate that Apple collects $15 billion to $20 billion a year in revenue-sharing payments from Google in return for giving its search engine the coveted default slot on Apple’s devices. The revenue is generated when users click on advertisements in search results. The U.S. Department of Justice accuse...

Westminster police warn of sextortion scam targeting children

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Westminster sent out a warning to the community about what it called "sextortion" scammers who are targeting children and claiming to be law enforcement.Police said that, in these cases, victims will interact with someone online and eventually share an explicit image, usually by being deceived or coerced.After this, the scammers, while impersonating law enforcement, will tell the victims that they have to send money in order to get out of the situation. Buyer, beware: Police warn of card-tapping scam "As a reminder, police will never ask for any type of payment," Westminster PD said.Police said some of the scammers have used the names of Westminster PD and other local officers in these scams.Westminster PD provided a list of common tactics that predators use against victims to look out for:Develop a false rapport with the victimSecretly record explicit videos and messages during chatsUse multiple identities to contact the victimPretend to be younger or a...

Batata Harra / Lira, Miami

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:32 GMT

There’s nothing more delicious that some crispy fried potatoes — except maybe crispy friend potatoes with a little spice. That’s what’s cooking, as we grab a Bite with Belkys.The Chef: Farid LutfiThe Restaurant: Lira, MiamiThe Dish: Batata HarraIngredients:250 grams baby potatoes (washed, boiled, cooled)1/4 cup red pepper paste1 tbsp chili flakes3/4 cup lemon juice1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (chiffonade)1/2 tsp coriander powder3/4 cup olive oil1.5 tbsp garlic (minced)1 tbsp saltMethod of Preparation:After the potatoes are cooled, smash them with your hand, then fry them until golden and crispy.For sauce: Incorporate all other ingredients except cilantro and chili flakes. Cook on low heat for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool, then add cilantro and chili flakes.Toss fried potatoes in sauce and serve.Lira Beirut Eatery2000 NW 2nd Ave.Miami, FL 33127786-360-3543www.liramiami.com

Boston police officer hurt in a crash in Allston

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:32 GMT

A police officer was hurt in a crash in Allston Wednesday, officials said, and part of North Harvard Street is closed while officials investigate.The Boston police officer was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after responding to a two-vehicle crash in the area around 3:30 p.m. After the crash, both drivers got out of their vehicles. After the officer was on the scene, the Subaru somehow shifted into gear and began to move. The officer tried to get in the car to stop it but was dragged until the car crashed into a nearby pole at a Shell gas station.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Slow zones plague year-old Green Line Extension

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:32 GMT

Slow zones due to unsafe tracks are affecting the MBTA’s newest tracks on the Green Line Extension.The extension to Medford opened in 2022, and inspectors have already discovered the distance between rails in some places has narrowed too much to maintain normal speeds.“When it’s really bad, it’s really frustrating,” one T rider said.The MBTA Dashboard shows numerous slow zones along the extension, often as slow as three mph until repairs can be made.The Healey Administration said the extension was largely built by the previous administration, and they have discovered the problem and will fix it.“Obviously I’m not happy about that but you know I can’t unring that bell,” Healey said.They were installed last year. I’m glad we detected whatever the issue is and it’s our job to fix it and deal with it which we are doing now.”7News rode the extension and saw the train quickly get up to almost 30 mph to quickly slow to 3 mph.“I was just debating getting off and getting an Uber,” said T rid...

Chicago Cubs’ blown game in Atlanta is a blast from the past — the 1998 Brant Brown ‘Oh, no!’ drop

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:32 GMT

Seiya Suzuki’s missed eighth–inning fly ball that sent the Chicago Cubs to a crushing 7-6 loss Tuesday will no doubt go down in infamy.The immediate reaction from Cubs fans watching at home was one of horror, as many flashed back to a similar play on Sept. 23, 1998, at County Stadium in Milwaukee.Like Suzuki, Cubs outfielder Brant Brown had been a key player in their wild-card race. But when a fly ball by Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Geoff Jenkins bounced off his glove with two outs in the ninth inning, bringing home three runs in an 8-7, walk-off loss, Brown felt like his world caved in.“Basically my whole philosophy all year, no matter if I’m starting or coming off the bench, is just to try to contribute,” Brown said that day. “Today wasn’t the best contribution. You just have to go on. Life goes on. It’s not the worst thing that’s ever going to happen to me. Hopefully it is, but you know, it’s just something tha...

Ticker: R.I bank to pay $9M settlement; UAW eyes strike expansion

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:32 GMT

A community bank in Rhode Island agreed to pay $9 million to resolve allegations that it engaged in lending discrimination by redlining majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, a U.S. attorney announced Wednesday.A complaint accused Washington Trust Company of failing to provide mortgage lending services to majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Rhode Island from 2016 to 2021. The bank was founded in 1800, and according to the Justice Department is the oldest community bank in the nation.Washington Trust CEO Edward O. “Ned” Handy III said the bank vehemently denies the allegations. The bank entered into the agreement to avoid the expense and distraction of potential litigation, and to allow the bank to focus fully on serving the needs of its customers and communities.“We believe we have been fully compliant with the letter and spirit of fair lending laws, and the agreement will further strengthen our focus on an area that has always been important to us,...

Gun owners fire back at proposal to curtail carry rights, say they will not comply

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:32 GMT

Massachusetts gun owners are absolutely fed up with threats to their Second Amendment rights.Boston, MA - September 27:Gun rights advocates rally on the Boston Common. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA - September 27:Gun rights advocates rally on the Boston Common. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA - September 27:Gun rights advocates rally on the Boston Common. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA - September 27:Terry Page joins gun rights advocates as they rally on the Boston Common. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA - September 27:Gun rights advocates rally on the Boston Common. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Gun rights advocates rally on the Boston Common. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA - September 27:Gun rights advocates rally on the Boston Common. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA - September 27:Gun rights advocates rally on the Boston Common. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)Boston, MA - September 27:Cheryl Moreau and Laurie Tetreault join gun rights advocates a...

Orioles activate Ryan Mountcastle from 10-day injured list; team will wear No. 5 patch for Brooks Robinson

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:32 GMT

The Orioles activated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk, the team announced before Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Washington Nationals.Mountcastle was placed on the injured list Sept. 20 with shoulder inflammation. He had missed the previous six games because of injury following an early exit against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 13. Manager Brandon Hyde said Mountcastle’s batting practice Tuesday went well, but the Orioles wanted him to get another day facing high-velocity pitches from the machine.Mountcastle is not in the lineup Wednesday night but will be available off the bench. Hyde said Mountcastle will start Thursday against Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale in hopes of getting “as many at-bats as possible” before the regular season ends Sunday.Before being sent to the injured list, Mountcastle was slashing .269/.327/.780 with 18 home runs and 67 ...

Late-night shows sketch quick return  

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:32 GMT

NEW YORK — TV’s late-night hosts planned to return to their evening sketches and monologues by next week, reinstating the flow of topical humor silenced for five months by the newly ended Hollywood’s writers strike.Bill Maher led the charge back to work by announcing early Wednesday that his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher” would be back on the air Friday.By mid-morning, the hosts of NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS had announced they’d also return, all by Monday. “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver was slated to return to the air Sunday.Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” which had been using guest hosts when the strike hit, announced Wednesday that it would return Oct. 16 “with an all-star roster of guest hosts for the remainder of...