Chinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea for 2nd time this month

MANILA, Philippines — Two Chinese coast guard ships fired at a Philippine supply boat with water cannon Saturday in the latest confrontation near a disputed South China Sea shoal, causing heavy damage to the wooden vessel, Philippine officials said. It was not immediately clear if the Philippine navy crew was injured, or whether their damaged … Read more

Texas man used to spend $9,000 a month partying, now refuses to work more than 15 hours a week to pay off debt

Texas man used to spend $9,000 a month partying, now refuses to work more than 15 hours a week to pay off debt Some young consumers can be reckless with their money, but if that behavior spills over into credit it could have devastating long-term consequences. That’s the concern with Myles, a 23-year-old from Texas … Read more

Donald Trump’s $355M GoFundMe Stalls At $1.3M After A Month Amid Legal Battles

It has been one month since Donald Trump’s MAGA supporters began donating to a GoFundMe to help the former president foot his hefty legal bills, particularly those stemming from his New York City fraud trial. Immediately After Judge Arthur Engoron slammed the former president with a $355 million fine on February 16, MAGA fan Elena … Read more

Kurtley Beale: Australia international makes return for club side one month after being found not guilty of rape | Rugby Union News

Australia international Kurtley Beale played his first match in more than 14 months in Brisbane on Saturday, returning to the field in the Australian Club Championship a month after being found not guilty of rape by a Sydney court. Beale was suspended from all rugby after his arrest in December 2022 and the case cost … Read more

Microsoft’s AI Copilot for Security launches next month with pay-as-you-go pricing

Microsoft is launching its Copilot for Security next month, bringing its generative AI chatbot to the cybersecurity space. Copilot for Security is designed for cybersecurity professionals to help them protect against threats, but it won’t be a one-off monthly charge like Copilot for Microsoft 365. Instead, Microsoft will charge businesses $4 per hour of usage … Read more

5 ways college students can use Copilot for Microsoft 365, starting next month

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET One of the biggest fears regarding generative AI is how it can negatively impact students’ education by facilitating cheating. However, when used properly, generative AI can be a powerful tool that can promote learning, understanding, and retention of material — and Microsoft is sharing some ways students can take advantage of these benefits.  … Read more

NYCB lost 7% of deposits in past month, slashes dividend to 1 cent

New York Community Bank said Thursday it lost 7% of its deposits in the turbulent month before announcing a $1 billion-plus capital injection from investors led by former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s Liberty Strategic Capital. The bank had $77.2 billion in deposits as of March 5, NYCB said in an investor presentation tied to the … Read more

Women’s History Month on SiriusXM: Music Channels and Specials

For Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on our channels dedicated to the queens of pop, rock, hip-hop, country, and R&B. Tune in to artist-hosted shows and Guest DJ sessions from today’s biggest hitmakers, hang out with the hilarious women of the She’s So Funny comedy channel, and discover stories that empower, uplift, and … Read more

AP Month in Pictures: Middle East

February 2024 Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip entered its fifth month as the toll on Gaza’s civilians mounted. Israel and the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group continued exchanging of fire over the border. The United States mounted retaliatory strikes against the Iran-backed rebel Houthis in Yemen and militias in Iraq. Pakistan held heavily contested general … Read more