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If Starlink is turned off in Ukraine, are there any good alternatives?

Ars Technica

Musk has also championed right-wing populism that seeks to topple existing governments on the continent. Musk's world-class satellite technology has provided life-saving connectivity to citizens and soldiers in Ukraine. This threatens the availability of a vital link in Ukraine's military, Starlink.

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CISA says US government agency was hacked thanks to ‘end of life’ software

TechCrunch

cybersecurity agency CISA has warned that unknown hackers broke into the servers of a federal government agency by taking advantage of a previously known vulnerability in software that no longer receives updates — meaning the agency couldn’t have patched it even if it wanted to.

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Iceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past 4 years. Why can’t other countries do that?

Fast Company Tech

Thorleifsson has experienced such access barriers to public spaces throughout his life, but the turning point came on a late-night walk with his family in downtown Reykjavk, when he couldnt join his son in a corner store because of a single step at the entrance. Now, the team plans to expand the initiative to Paris and Lviv, Ukraine.

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UK government is now using AI to make life-changing decisions for its citizens

TechSpot

The Guardian reports that multiple UK government institutions have started utilizing AI in ways that could significantly affect the daily lives of ordinary people. The technology now plays a role in various procedures, ranging from arrests and marriage license, to benefit payments. Read Entire Article

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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Candid

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. Otherwise, it can make life difficult for subsequent chief executives. By contrast, a governing board is bound by law to oversee management of the organization.

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How tech can help people with dementia stay in the workplace longer

Fast Company Tech

It is striking then, that despite government and business commitments to support longer working lives and inclusive employment practices , workers with dementia are largely ignored. The UK government is currently attempting to increase the number of people with disabilities participating in the labour market.

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The Netflix film adaptation of Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR now has its director

Engadget

BRZRKR follows a half-mortal, half-god man known as B who has fought his way through 80,000 years of life. By the time he accepts a job killing for the US government, hes very much over his immortality and looking for a way out.

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