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Okta CEO Confirms Data Breach Attempt Mar 23, 2022

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In today's top stories, Okta, the authentication giant that provides identity services to more than 15,000 companies, suffered a data breach attempt in January, Okta CEO Todd McKinnon confirmed Tuesday. In other news, NASA JPL announced a cosmic milestone on Monday with the confirmed discovery of more than 5,000 exoplanets. A new batch of 65 planets located outside our solar system joined the NASA Exoplanet Archive.

Apple Watch Series 3 Rumored to Be Discontinued This Year Mar 22, 2022

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In today's top stories, after being on the market for nearly five years, the Apple Watch Series 3 is rumored to be discontinued later this year. In other news, NASA's Perseverance is heading to an enthralling river delta region on Mars and it's going at breakneck speed.

Researchers May Have Discovered Origin of Floating Microplastics in Arctic Ocean Mar 21, 2022

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In today's top stories, using models of ocean currents and simulations of floating microplastics, researchers sought to determine where the particles originated. In other news, Tile launched a new antistalking safety feature called Scan and Secure for its line of item trackers, the company announced Thursday.

Kanye West Banned for a Day From Instagram Over Trevor Noah Post Mar 18, 2022

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In today's top stories, after a barrage of social media attacks on ex-wife Kim Kardashian, her current partner Pete Davidson and now Daily Show host Trevor Noah, rapper and producer Kanye West has received a 24-hour ban from Instagram, according to representatives of the social network's parent company Meta. In other news, Netflix unveiled a new feature to crack down on people who don't live together using the same account. So if you've been sharing your Netflix password with all your friends and family, those days may be numbered.

Apple Supplier Foxconn Partially Reopens Factories Hit by COVID-19 Lockdown Mar 17, 2022

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In today's top stories, after pausing production on Monday due to a local spike in COVID-19 cases, Apple supplier Foxconn is partially reopening its two campuses in Shenzhen, China. In other news, US Senate has unanimously passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the nation. The Sunshine Protection Act still has to face a vote in the House, but if it's eventually passed that would mean an end to changing the clocks twice a year.

Samsung's One UI 4.1 Coming to More Galaxy Devices Mar 16, 2022

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In today's top stories, Samsung is bringing its latest Galaxy technology to a wider range of devices starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. In other news, NASA is giving a shoutout to the 1970s through the use of its classic "worm" logo on the jumbo-sized Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft capsule for the Artemis I around-the-moon mission.

Mask Mandate for Air Travel Now Expires April 18. What to Know Mar 15, 2022

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In today's top stories, the Transportation Security Administration's mandate that requires people to wear masks in airports and while flying has been extended one month, to April 18. In other news, a Florida restaurant group has sued Google for allegedly prioritizing food delivery apps over directing users to an establishment's own website.

Netflix Raises Prices in UK, Ireland Mar 14, 2022

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In other news, Netflix is raising prices for all its streaming plans in the UK and Ireland for the second time in less than 18 months. In other news, Google introduced a swathe of new Android updates on Thursday. As well as paying for parking by using voice command and a whole bunch of Messages updates including iPhone-like reactions, Android also updated Google TV, Photos, Widgets, Gboard and Nearby Share.

AWS Reporting Malware Targeting Aid Organizations in Ukraine Mar 11, 2022

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In today's top stories, Amazon Web Services reported it has detected numerous instances of malware targeting charities, NGOs and other aid organizations providing relief to Ukraine. In some of the worst cases, the malware has targeted medical supply, food and clothing relief efforts, according to an AWS blog post. In other news, a team of scientists has found that ants can use their keen sense of smell to detect cancerous cells. Ants could be a less invasive, less expensive way of detecting cancer.

Amazon Faces Potential Justice Department Investigation, Report Says Mar 10, 2022

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In today's top stories, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers asked the Justice Department to investigate Amazon over a potentially criminal obstruction of Congress. In other news, a company that repairs ice cream machines is suing McDonald's for $900 million, alleging defamation and disparaging practices.

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