Seattle, WA

— Nimrod Vered, a longtime engineering leader in Seattle, joined Syndio as senior vice president of engineering. Vered was most recently CTO at engineering insights startup Uplevel. He previously held engineering leadership roles at Zipwhip, Microsoft, VoloMetrix, and Cisco. Vered is also a limited partner at Seattle venture firms Graham & Walker and Voyager Capital.

Tech Moves: Google exec departs; Syndio adds engineering leader; JPMorgan CTO leaves F5 board

Kathleen Hall, who spent 16 years at Microsoft and was most recently the tech giant’s chief brand officer, announced Wednesday she is departing the Redmond company. “After 16 years at Microsoft, I have decided to return to New York and take some time off before my next adventure,” Hall wrote on LinkedIn. “It’s been a great ride, and I am very thankful for my time, my team, and all that we accomplished together.”

Microsoft chief brand officer, Xbox CMO departing; Google, Amazon execs join Redmond giant

Amazon reached a $2 trillion market capitalization on Wednesday for the first time ever, joining a short list of U.S. tech companies to achieve the milestone. Amazon’s stock is up nearly 30% this year and more than 50% in the past 12 months, marking a big bounceback from 2022 amid the tech downturn. Shares closed Wednesday at $193.61, up 3.9% for the day.

Amazon joins the $2 trillion club

Microsoft and Amazon announced Thursday that they are partnering to bring the Xbox gaming app to two models of Fire TV devices in July. This allows Xbox Game Pass subscribers on the Ultimate tier to play Xbox games on their TVs via cloud streaming, with no console required. At time...

Microsoft and Amazon team up to launch Xbox cloud gaming app on Fire TV devices

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Astrology can provide insights into various personality traits within their zodiac signs. This includes those that might make someone appear mean or harsh. While every sign has its positive and negative aspects, some signs are known for their more unforgiving nature.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are the Meanest

Ferona Jose

Spirit Airlines just announces new flight deals, starting at only $21 to famous destinations like Dallas, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Portland. They are dedicated to offering lowest flights rates possible.

Spirit Airlines Announces $21 Flights to These Budget-Friendly Destinations

Amazon seems to have figured out a consistent approach to scheduling Amazon Prime Day, with the 10th installment in the annual summer shopping sale set for July 16 and 17, 2024, according to an announcement overnight by the company. This will be the third straight year that Amazon has held...

Amazon Prime Day set for July 16-17, as annual sales event falls into predictable schedule

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Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Los Angeles, CA

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Two Los Angeles police officers punched and choked a man last month while he was handcuffed, after the man spat at an officer, according to newly released body-worn camera footage from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

VIDEO: LAPD Officers Punch and Choke Handcuffed Man in South L.A. For Spitting

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Ezra, a New York City-based health technology startup offering cancer screening, opened two locations in the Seattle area this week. Founded in 2018, Ezra has 37 locations across the U.S. where patients can get full-body MRI scans in 30 minutes that the company says can detect cancer and more than 500 other conditions. Ezra says it has found early cancer in 6% of its customers.

Cancer screening tech startup Ezra opens two locations in Seattle area

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

Real Housewives Star's Ex Convicted of Violent Assault

Vancouver, B.C.-based startup Topicflow raised $1.8 million from Seattle venture capital firms Founders’ Co-op and Ascend to fuel growth of its software platform that aims to help companies manage how they conduct performance reviews. Founded in 2022, Topicflow takes a different spin on the traditional annual review, offering an...

Topicflow raises $1.8M to rethink performance reviews, with help from AI

NEWARK, N.J. – An Arizona man, Walid Khater, has admitted to conspiring to defraud the IRS of over $4.4 million, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Khater, 38, of Mesa, Arizona, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti in Newark federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to defraud the IRS. His conspirator, Omar Khater, 33, of Fairfield, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty to the same charges and is set for sentencing on June 12, 2024.

Man Guilty in $4.4M IRS Fraud: Identity Theft Scheme

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Atlanta, GA

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An Atlanta-based venture capital fund aimed at supporting Black women will need to put its grant program on hold after a three-judge panel from the federal Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the fund likely violates federal law against considering race when making contracts.

Federal appeals court blocks Georgia grant fund from giving awards exclusively to Black women

Jersey City, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – A Jersey City man was convicted today on a charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Jamil King, 32, was convicted after a two-day trial before U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court. The jury deliberated for two hours before returning the guilty verdict.

Jersey City Man Guilty of Cocaine Distribution, Faces 20 Years

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Microsoft and PC makers release first Copilot+ PCs without flagship ‘Recall’ AI feature at launch

Microsoft and its PC partners Tuesday pressed ahead with the release of the first Copilot+ PCs despite delaying the release of the AI-powered “Recall” feature to...

Microsoft and PC makers release first Copilot+ PCs without flagship ‘Recall’ AI feature at launch

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