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CharityVillage Connects: Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political Uncertainty: Government Relations for Nonprofits

Charity Village

With elections happening across the provinces and the potential for a federal election at any time, how to navigate political change is top of mind for many nonprofit leaders. How can your organization engage in government relations, lobby for social change, and access government funding, especially during such an unprecedented time of uncertainty? Get insights […] The post CharityVillage Connects: Navigating the Stormy Waters of Political Uncertainty: Government Relations for Nonprofits a

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Most Anticipated PC Games of 2025

TechSpot

From iconic revivals to ambitious debuts, 2025 is poised to redefine PC gaming with stunning visuals and bold new titles. Here's our list of the year's most highly anticipated games.

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Top 10 Programming Language Stories of 2024

ITPro Today

ITPro Today's top programming language stories in 2024 covered the latest updates and cheat sheets for some of your favorite languages.

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Researchers claim Linux kernel tweak could reduce data center energy use by 30%

TechSpot

Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Cheriton School of Computer Science, led by Professor Martin Karsten and including Peter Cai, identified inefficiencies in network traffic processing for communications-heavy server applications. Their solution, which involves rearranging operations within the Linux networking stack, has shown improvements in both performance and energy efficiency.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Silicon Valley stunned as China’s DeepSeek-R1 surpasses US AI giants, undercuts costs

TechNode

Tensions rose in Silicon Valley this week after DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, launched its R1 model, which outperformed top US AI companies, including OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic, in third-party benchmarks. The anxiety began with DeepSeek v3 , which left Meta’s Llama 4 trailing in benchmarks. On Jan. 20, DeepSeek-R1 was released, significantly enhancing model inference capabilities despite limited labeled data.

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US biggest importer of Chinese batteries for fifth straight year

TechNode

The United States has been the worlds biggest importer of Chinese lithium-ion batteries for the fifth year in a row, making up a quarter of Chinas overall exports of more than $61 billion last year, Chinese customs data showed. The trade data was better than expected as the strong growth of battery energy storage systems more than offset the effects of the drop in electric vehicle battery exports, after the US government has imposed a 25% tariff on Chinese EV batteries since last September.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot launch sparks backlash over price hike and user issues

TechSpot

The biggest point of contention was the substantial 30% price increase that accompanied Copilot's rollout.

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Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun’s live stream suspended on Douyin for streaming while driving

TechNode

Xiaomi founder Lei Juns livestream to mark the close of the Year of the Dragon was abruptly interrupted on Douyin after a viewer reported him for streaming while driving, according to Chinese media outlet IThome. During the broadcast, Lei confirmed that deliveries of Xiaomis SU7 vehicle had surpassed 150,000 units. However, at 1:48 p.m., his Douyin account was suddenly suspended.

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Oracle and Microsoft are negotiating a TikTok takeover, ByteDance could retain a minority stake

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The plan to save TikTok involves software company Oracle and a group of outside investors effectively taking control of the app's global operations, two sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations told NPR.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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How To Find And Work With A Mentor

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And being mentored. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One.

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Siri's new AI smarts fail at sports trivia, claims Philadelphia Eagles won 33 Super Bowls

TechSpot

According to the report from One Foot Tsunami's Paul Kafasis, when asked "Who won Super Bowl?" for each number from 1 through 60, Siri correctly provided the winner for only 20 out of the 58 Super Bowls that have been played so far. That translates to a success rate of just 34%.

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10 Disciplines To Help You Stay Sharp And Energetic

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The book, Shine , is a transformative guide that illustrates how looking inward is the key to unlocking true entrepreneurial freedom. Certainly, Shine is a book for entrepreneurs, however, it is bound to benefit any business leader. Entrepreneurs often have a burning need to succeed. But that same relentless brilliance that propels you in your career can take a toll on your teams, personal relationships, and even your health, explain author Gino Wickman and coauthor Rob Dube.

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UnitedHealth updates data breach impact to 190 million people, nearly doubling previous estimate

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The healthcare giant revealed the latest numbers in an email to TechCrunch on Friday evening.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Xiaohongshu’s US user base plummets amid TikTok ban suspension

TechNode

Xiaohongshu, also known as Rednote, saw its US daily active users drop by more than 50% this week, according to data from Similarweb cited by TechCrunch. The apps daily active users fell to 16.25 million on Monday, down from a peak of 32.5 million on the day the ban was first announced. Separately, Sensor Tower data revealed a 17% decline in average US mobile users between Jan. 20 and 22 compared to the previous week.

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