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CBC: CSIS report on Liberal nomination race recalled after meeting with PM’s top security adviser
The head of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) issued a burn notice for an intelligence assessment about possible foreign interference in a Toronto Liberal nomination race, according to a document tabled in the public inquiry into foreign interference.
The commission’s lawyers wrote that CSIS director David Vigneault told them that he “has no recollection” why the document was recalled, but was confident the only reason why he would’ve agreed to do so would be “because there was an issue with it; he had never and would never recall a document because it was too sensitive.”
TechCrunch: Startups Weekly: Let’s see what those Y Combinator kids have been up to this time
Trump Media & Technology Group’s (TMTG) financial lifting of the veil reveals a $58 million loss on a meager $4 million in revenue. This isn’t your typical Silicon Valley “burn cash now, profit later” saga; it’s more of a “burn cash now, and that’s it” kind of story.
MacRumors: Apple Updates App Store Guidelines to Permit Game Emulators, Website Links in EU Music Apps
Apple today updated its App Store guidelines to comply with an anti-steering mandate levied by the European Commission. Music streaming apps like Spotify are now permitted to include a link or buy button that leads to a website with information about alternative music purchasing options, though this is only permitted in the European Economic Area.
Kingstonist: Shore volunteers needed for water clean-up event
Volunteers are needed later this month at a water clean-up event at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. The City of Kingston, in partnership with CORK and Neptune & Salacia Diving, is inviting non-diving shore volunteers to help out with the event, ‘Dive Against Debris,’ starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 20, 2024.
“Certified divers, under the direction of Neptune & Salacia Diving, will be removing debris from the marina water,” the City said in a media release. “Volunteers stationed on land will help gather and sort the retrieved debris. Twenty pairs of work gloves will be available for volunteers. This important role ensures responsible and sustainable clean-up efforts and supports the goal of a healthier marine environment.”
MacRumors: Batterygate: iPhone Users in Canada Can Now Submit Claims for Up to $150 Payout From Apple
Apple agreed to pay up to $14.4 million (CAD) to settle a class action lawsuit in Canada that alleged the company secretly throttled the performance of some iPhone models (“batterygate”), and eligible customers can now submit a claim for payment.
Apple’s settlement received court approval on March 4, and the claims period began today, according to law firm Rochon Genova LLP. To submit a claim, visit the settlement website, select “Submit a Claim” in the top menu, and follow the steps. A serial number for an eligible iPhone is required. The deadline to submit a claim is September 2.
Each affected customer will receive a payment of between $17.50 (CAD) and $150 (CAD) from Apple per valid claim submitted, with the exact payout amount to be dependent on the total number of claims submitted.
To be eligible, you must be a current or former resident of Canada (excluding Québec) who owns or owned an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and/or iPhone SE with iOS 10.2.1 or later installed or downloaded, and/or an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus with iOS 11.2 or later installed or downloaded, before December 21, 2017.
NYT: Some Colleges Will Soon Charge $100,000 a Year. How Did This Happen?
Some Vanderbilt students will have $100,000 in total expenses for the 2024-25 school year. The school doesn’t really want to talk about it.
Manton Reece: Indie Microblogging progress
I’m doing another editing pass of Indie Microblogging. Changing the page size and running a test printing soon to see how it feels in hardcover instead of paperback. I know it’s ridiculous that it has taken so long. New goal is to have it shipped by not-yet-announced Micro Camp 2024.
Last Updated: 05.Apr.2024 23:59:40 EDT