These animals went extinct in 2023

Extinction isn’t a relic of humanity’s more barbaric past. It’s happening now. In 2023, scientists declared 21 species officially extinct, all in the U.S. Included on the shameful list are birds, mussels, fish, and a mammal. Destroyed habitat, pollution, climate change, exploitation, and invasive species are the culprits. Today’s rate of extinction is “at least…

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WhatsApp Channels Are Going Global

Today we’re excited to launch WhatsApp Channels to over 150 countries and deliver a private way to receive updates that matter to you. We’re welcoming thousands of organizations, sports teams, artists, and thought leaders that people can follow, right within WhatsApp.  If you’re new to Channels, our goal is to build the most private broadcast…

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YouTube’s ‘enhanced’ 1080p for Premium subscribers is now available on desktop web

YouTube’s higher-quality 1080p option is now available for all Premium subscribers on desktop globally, spokesperson Paul Pennington confirmed to The Verge. The company officially launched the “enhanced bitrate” 1080p in April on iOS after an earlier test. I don’t pay for Premium, but I’ve seen the enhanced bitrate option on a handful of videos on…

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Are Performance Reviews Dead? | LinkedIn

Did you know that only two in 10 employees say their performance is managed in a way that motivates them to do outstanding work? Traditional performance management programs are clearly failing organizations — and company leaders are taking action. Among the more drastic measures, high-profile companies like GE, Deloitte, and Gap have eliminated performance reviews….

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