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Microsoft to Shut Down Skype: Farewell to the ‘Rotary Phone’ of Communications
Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the service that once helped put video calling on the map. The company announced on Friday it is retiring Skype in May as part of a broader effort to focus on Microsoft Teams, its conference call service, and to streamline its free consumer communications offerings. The company said customers will…
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Hilton Honors Amex Aspire card review: Full details
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a premium hotel credit card loaded with top-tier benefits. Key perks include complimentary Hilton Diamond elite status, bonus points on Hilton stays and valuable statement credits. This card is an excellent option for Hilton loyalists. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ *Card rating…
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A Kenyan Health Worker Explains The Toll Of Slashed US Funds To Fight HIV
Community health worker Margaret Odera counsels Doreen Atako at Mathare North Health Center in 2020. … [+] Patrick Meinhardt The last five weeks have been turbulent for Margaret Odera—not to mention the many people who depend on her work. This is due to a series of shock decisions coming out of the new Trump administration…
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Canada’s G7 presidency should prioritize health innovation
The COVID-19 pandemic reminded the world just how tightly health and economic stability are linked. Yet beyond the immediate impacts of the pandemic, the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)—such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions—represents an escalating crisis in 2025. This burden, already significant, continues to increase with aging populations and lifestyle changes, threatening…
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Austin measles case confirmed by health officials; unrelated to Texas outbreak
Most of the recent confirmed measles cases in Texas have been in the South Plains region, but this patient was exposed to the disease while traveling overseas. AUSTIN, Texas — Health officials say they have confirmed a case of measles in Austin. During a press briefing Friday, Austin Public Health confirmed that an unvaccinated infant…
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Why is the flu so bad this year? Understanding its severity, vaccine patterns and other factors
The U.S. is in the midst of its first “high severity” flu season in seven years. Since October, there have been at least 37 million infections, 480,000 hospitalizations and 21,000 deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. As of last week, 98 children have died from influenza, the CDC reported. In some…
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The rise of Sweepstake Casinos – A rewarding gaming experience – Hollywood Life
Image Credit: Pexels Sweepstake casinos have quickly become a popular choice for players seeking a legal and exciting gaming experience in regions where traditional online gambling is restricted. Unlike conventional online casinos, sweepstake casinos operate under a unique model that allows players to win cash prizes without directly wagering real money on games. This innovative…
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Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals what the rest of the ATP Tour think about Felix Auger-Aliassime ahead of their Dubai Tennis Championships clash
Stefanos Tsitsipas had struggled during the early stages of his 2025 season and was in need of a strong week in Dubai. The Greek number one endured a tough loss in Melbourne, as Tsitsipas lost to Alex Michelsen in the first round, 5-7, 3-6, 6-2, 4-6. Looking to bounce back in the Netherlands, the world…
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Trump, Vance castigate Zelensky in tense Oval Office meeting
Washington CNN — A remarkable shouting match broke out in the Oval Office on Friday between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, an extraordinarily fractious display that only underscored the deeply uncertain future of American assistance to Kyiv. Never before has an American president berated his visitor like Trump did to Zelensky,…
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Eurobank Ergasias Services And Holdings SA (EGFEF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record …
Release Date: February 27, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Eurobank Ergasias Services And Holdings SA (EGFEF) achieved a record net profit of nearly 1.5 billion in 2024, with significant contributions from outside Greece. The company reported exceptional organic growth and transformational M&A activity,…