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A long-distance video lesson from Mom also offered a chance to write the recipe down. Cold weather and a marble slab work best to cool this homemade confection, which has helped the family bond.

A Colombian judge has been suspended for three months after showing up to a virtual court hearing half-naked and smoking a cigarette while in bed.

A Colombian judge has been suspended for three months after showing up to a virtual court hearing half-naked and smoking a cigarette while in bed.

Far from its heady days of 300% growth in the pandemic, Zoom's expansion is now mired in the single digits and the company faces headwinds as the economy slows.

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in post-market trading.

Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance is proposing the creation of a rescue fund that would save otherwise healthy crypto companies from failure.

Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center will host its annual virtual meeting on Thursday.The virtual event will take place via Zoom, beginning at 6 p.m.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Americans already hit by video-conferencing overload may not applaud news that the technology is coming to cars.

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to buy its rival FTX Trading, in the latest example of how fortunes can change rapidly in the crypto world.

Former Yext CEO Howard Lerman has spent over a year creating Roam, a new kind of virtual office.

But at least you have something to talk about.

Two right-wing operatives have pleaded guilty in Cleveland to single felony counts of telecommunications fraud for having placed thousands of hoax robocalls in Ohio during the runup to the 2020 general election.

“I love doing this – it’s like a Hallmark Christmas movie every time,” said marriage officiant Michael Foley.

Shares of cloud software provider Five9 fell 22% Monday after CEO Rowan Trollope said he's stepping down to take the helm of a pre-IPO company.

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, may have lost more than $100 million following a hack of its Binance Smart Chain blockchain network.

Apps like Microsoft Office, Zoom, Google Workspace and Slack may provide bosses information on workers’ digital activities. But experts say it’s not an accurate representation of productivity or performance.

Employers can use tools in common enterprise software from Microsoft, Google, Zoom and others to measure remote workers' productivity.

A Kentucky man who killed three fellow students and wounded five others when he was 14 years old will spend the rest of his life in prison without another opportunity to seek parole.

A former suburban Chicago police officer who was fired after he shot into a car two years ago, killing a Black man and seriously wounding the man’s girlfriend, has been charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

The League of Women Voters of Hays County will host six virtual candidate forums as the Nov.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

A new study on exercise at different periods of the day begs the question: When do you work, out and why?

Dmytro Soloviov makes a passionate case for appreciating and preserving Soviet-era modernist buildings and mosaics.

Dave Skipper is believed to be the oldest person in the UK to sit a GCSE exam.

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

Shares of Zoom fell 14% on Tuesday, a day after the company released second-quarter results that missed revenue estimates and pared back its full-year forecast.

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora took it from being a firewall company to being cloud native and hybrid cloud security play.

Chicago-based Cameo is launching live 10-minute celebrity video chats across its offbeat talent roster.

Tech firms are pioneering a smart way to address apathy from remote working.

CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin says he's leaving the network, nearly two years after the Zoom incident that derailed his career.

A carefully chosen outfit, Lego time with a client and three Coke Zeros are all part of a typical workday for this child psychologist.

Tom Arnold showed off his 75-pound weight loss journey with before and after photos to Fox News Digital as he celebrates five years of sobriety.

It may be convenient, but we can’t live on it forever.

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has invoked his right against self-incrimination during a civil trial related to the Flint water scandal.

With the existence of a grass roots union at stake, the National Labor Relations Board is considering Amazon's objections to the Amazon Labor Union's historic victory.

Fawaz and Yang tested videoconferencing applications on major operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, to see if the microphones were still accessed by the apps while muted.

The labor board just denied Amazon's request to ban the public from attending a hearing where it will make its case for overturning a historic union vote in Staten Island.

Leila Mottley began writing her new novel, "Nightcrawling," at 16 years old.

Jurors award Mr Depp $15m in compensatory and punitive damages, but also award Ms Heard $2m.

In a leaked email, Musk told his executive staff that Tesla employees will be required to...

Executives at leading recruitment and technology companies shared with CNBC their top tips for getting ahead in the workplace.

Stock futures fell in overnight trading on Monday as the markets struggled to sustain a comeback rally following weeks of losses.

Zoom shares have lost about 85% of their value since peaking October 2020, and are down by more than half this year.

Her ex-husband isn’t making time for their child. When she tries to be upbeat about it, the child says she’s “always defending him.”

Online car seller said it was unable to tell every worker in person and relied on Zoom for some firings.

Online car seller said it was unable to tell every worker in person and relied on Zoom for some firings.

The groups say the technology is discriminatory, manipulative, punitive, a data security risk and based on pseudoscience.

Many Ukrainian scientists are continuing their research and teaching even amid Russia's war.

David Bennett Sr., 57, died two months after a groundbreaking pig heart transplant. Researchers have discovered that the organ harbored an animal virus.

Follow this advice to create the worst possible meeting ever!

The City of San Marcos will host a Fair Housing Q&A in collaboration with the Austin Tenants Council on Thursday from 7-8 p.m. either in person at City Hall or online via Zoom.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

A year after having to rely solely on virtual visits the NFL returned to a normal spring evaluation process.

This is part of CNBC Make It’s My First Day Back series, where people share what it’s like to return to the office after working remotely during the pandemic.

After eighty years, the site of a mass execution of Jews was about to be commemorated. Then Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The time-honored corporate tradition is due for a radical reassessment.

Paloma Canonica and Cristina Vilches created a vast visual world to show a father and daughter’s shared history.

I just wish he could have expressed any positive news on our border and how to secure it. Macedonio LopezEdinburgSend helpwith careTo help suffering people in Ukraine, please make sure your help gets securely to the citizens suffering in need. The Washington Post suggests the following:“Click on the website for CARE, the international humanitarian juggernaut, and a pop-up window appears. Donations for CARE can be made here.”The Ukrainians are people in real need, devastated by a cruel, undeserved, evil, monstrous war. Those “ humanitarians” want to show they have compassion for immigrants but they don’t seem to have a problem with the surrender of our southern border to human smugglers, drug traffickers and other criminal organizations.

I just wish he could have expressed any positive news on our border and how to secure it. Macedonio LopezEdinburgSend helpwith careTo help suffering people in Ukraine, please make sure your help gets securely to the citizens suffering in need. The Washington Post suggests the following:“Click on the website for CARE, the international humanitarian juggernaut, and a pop-up window appears. Donations for CARE can be made here.”The Ukrainians are people in real need, devastated by a cruel, undeserved, evil, monstrous war. Those “ humanitarians” want to show they have compassion for immigrants but they don’t seem to have a problem with the surrender of our southern border to human smugglers, drug traffickers and other criminal organizations.

Kev Crane secured a record contract after being overheard singing while fitting a bathroom.

The World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth and American Jewish Committee of Dallas will be joined by the newly appointed Consul General of Ukraine in Houston, Vitallii Tarasiuk, to discuss the ongoing crises in his country, according to a release.

The mortgage lending site's CEO Vishal Garg faced criticism last year after firing 900 employees during a Zoom meeting.

The mortgage lending site's CEO Vishal Garg faced criticism last year after firing 900 employees during a Zoom meeting.

In “After Yang,” Kogonada expands on the genre of “techno-Orientalism.”

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A judge has denied a request to lower a $500,000 bail set for two parents who with their son are charged in a fatal Michigan school shooting.

A remarkable get-together recently took place — in-person and also online — involving descendants of a group of Holocaust survivors.

Brazil has topped 600,000 virus deaths as it bids to return to pre-pandemic normalcy.

Two conservative hoaxers face a record $5.1 million fine for allegedly making illegal robocalls to wireless phones without the owners' consent in the 2020 election.

Group reunions on Zoom have rarely been the fuel for good art.

Dictionary.com adds new slang words, 'zaddy' and 'yeet,' to our ever-changing English language.

Fired New York Mets general manager Jared Porter has been suspended by Major League Baseball through at least the end of the 2022 regular season following an investigation that began after a report that he sent sexually explicit text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 while he was working for the Chicago Cubs.

An independent monitor who spent months observing election workers in Georgia's most-populous county says processes were badly managed but he saw no evidence of fraud.

George Floyd’s sister, Bridgett Floyd, spoke on Thursday ahead of the one-year anniversary of her brother’s death.

NASCAR driver Kyle Larson made a virtual visit with students at the Urban Youth Racing School.

Ford has raised its stake in a manufacturer of solid-state batteries — a move that its chief product and operations officer, Hau Thai-Tang, says will strengthen the company’s effort to increase the range and reduce the costs of its next generation of electric vehicles.

This spring marks a year since the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools across the U.S., forcing many students, parents and teachers into virtual classrooms.

A Jewish civil rights group says antisemites adopted a new, digital form of harassment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Instead of congregating on the stage of Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium for their best-ensemble win at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the cast of “The Trial of the Chicago 7” called in on Zoom.

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015 file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)With less than a month until showtime, the 93rd Oscars are taking another pass at the script. The main event will still take place at Los Angeles’ Union station which will include a red carpet component but they are planning something special for the UK location. The show is also working with local broadcast affiliates around the world to provide satellite links for other international nominees. The 93rd Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC on April 25 at 8 p.m. Eastern.

HOUSTON – Next Friday is World Autism Awareness Day and KPRC 2 will be doing a series of stories to educate viewers and raise awareness about autism. As part of the KPRC 2 efforts, KPRC 2′s Britta Merwin will be holding a Zoom discussion with people who either live with someone with autism or have been diagnosed themselves. If you’d like to be part of that discussion, we ask that you send an email to autism@click2houston.com. Tell us your personal story and what you’d like to share to help increase others’ understanding of autism. You must be available for the Zoom discussion on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. to participate.

Bickford apologized, calling it "inappropriate and in poor taste." Weinstein is a former Hollywood producer who faced accusations from more than 80 women that he sexually assaulted them. (Maine Legislature via Zoom via AP)AUGUSTA, Maine – A Maine legislator who appeared for Zoom meetings twice with a background that made a joking reference to convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is being investigated by the Legislature’s human resources department. Both times, Bickford quickly changed the background to a lake, which is his typical background for Zoom meetings. “It was inappropriate and in poor taste.

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that jobless claims fell from 781,000 the week before. All told, the number of applicants fell below 1 million for the first time since the pandemic. AdNationally, though, the number of recipients in an extended federal jobless benefits program jumped by 730,000 to 5.5 million. Historically, the weekly unemployment claims figure has been considered an accurate reflection of the pace of layoffs.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Videoconferencing platforms including the popular “Zoom” have taken over the corporate world. It’s a phenomenon dubbed “Zoom fatigue.”“It’s really bad for our mental health to constantly be plugged in,” said A.J. Experts say you can do these five things to try and combat Zoom fatigue:Resist the urge to stay in your pajamas all day. To protect your eyes from strain, try the 20-20-20 rule where every 20 minutes, you take 20 seconds to look at something 20 feet away. Experts say to line your camera up to your eye level and invest in a ring zoom light.

This screengrab from a Zoom call, Friday, March 5, 2021, shows New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Boone said he's feeling better after getting a pacemaker and said he hopes to return to the team Saturday or Sunday. (AP Photo/Ron Blum)New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone returned to the dugout Saturday, three days after surgery to have a pacemaker inserted. Boone, who turns 48 in a few days, left the club Wednesday to get the pacemaker at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Boone, who had open heart surgery in 2009 for a congenital defect, had been experiencing light-headedness and fatigue this winter.

And they were ready, style wise, as the Globes split hosts, with Amy Poehler at the Beverly Hilton and Tina Fey at the Rainbow Room in New York. Backstage after the show, Sudeikis told reporters he owns a multitude of hoodies but chose the one emblazoned with “Forward” on the front and “Listen + Lead” on the back as fitting for the unusual night. “I wanted to feel festive and go for it,” she told NBC. Sarah Paulson held her little black pooch on screen and Emma Corrin's fluffy white cat grabbed a moment for itself. AdLydia Marks, a New York set decorator, told The Associated Press the evening's technical challenges were many.

Happ asked for a raise from $624,000 to $4.1 million during a Zoom session Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, and the Cubs argued he should be paid $3.25 million. Teams finished with a 5-4 advantage in cases that went to a hearing, their second straight winning record after two consecutive years in which players had an advantage. A day after hearing arguments, arbitrators Frederic Horowitz, Steven Wolf and Jules Bloch decided in favor of Happ's figure rather than the team's $3.25 million. St. Louis pitcher Jack Flaherty ($3.9 million), Braves pitcher Mike Soroka ($2.8 million) and Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi ($2.45 million) also won their cases. Teams beat Atlanta shortstop Dansby Swanson ($6 million), San Francisco infielder Donovan Solano ($3.25 million), Tampa Bay pitcher Ryan Yarbrough ($2.3 million), New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D.

The famous Zoom meeting with a Texas judge and a lawyer who seemingly had a filter of a cat went viral the moment it happened, and now fans can remember it with merchandise. Fans who loved the “pawfect” meme can now show it off in T-shirts, mugs, and even pillows for your home. We searched for the best on the Internet. You can view them below:Founded on Bonfire, you can wear it loud and proud that you are indeed, not a cat. 'I am not a cat' T-shirt (Bonfire)'Advocat' Mug (Redbubble)'Can you hear me Judge' T-Shirt (Redbubble)Call Cat Lawyer T-shirt (Etsy)

This image from video shows a hearing from the 394th Judicial District Court of Texas. A filter that had been activated on the attorney's device obscured his appearance and made him look like a cat. And in Florida, a judge told attorneys they must get out of bed and put on clothing before appearing on video for proceedings. Ferguson, the judge who oversaw Tuesday’s hearing and posted the video online, told The Associated Press he had no idea the clip would become an instant hit. In one of the more hilarious moments, Ponton tells the judge: “I'm prepared to go forward” with the hearing, despite his feline appearance.

Photo of virtual court proceedings in the 394th Judicial District Court of Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties, Judge Roy Ferguson presiding. ALPINE, Texas – One West Texas lawyer had a hard time turning off a kitten filter during a court hearing Tuesday that was being held via Zoom. According to 394th Judicial District Court Judge Roy Ferguson, the lawyer’s kid used the computer beforehand and turned on the feline filter. “I’m not a cat.”Ferguson tried to help out the attorney by giving him guidance on how to remove the filter. #lawtwitter #OhNo @zoom_ushttps://t.co/I0zaj0wu6K — Judge Roy Ferguson (@JudgeFergusonTX) February 9, 2021He also tweeted, ”These fun moments are a by-product of the legal profession’s dedication to ensuring that the justice system continues to function in these tough times.

This photo from a Zoom press conference shows New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. (New York Mets via AP)NEW YORK – The owner of the New York Mets says he has dropped off Twitter because his family received threats that he attributed to “misinformation" that was not tied to the baseball team. Hedge funds that shorted GameStop have lost billions as small investors bid up the company's shares. One of the short sellers, Melvin Capital, announced this week that it received a $750 million infusion from Point72. The Mets tied for last place in the National League East division last season.

University of Houston’s head baseball coach Todd Whitting knows the COVID-19 pandemic will impact this season. “There’s so many unknowns in this time, and we haven’t played a game, it’ll be a year in March. ”We’ll have Texas Southern at home for opening weekend,” explained Whitting. We’ve never played TSU opening weekend. “They want to know what we’re doing in practice.”The Coogs season opener is set for Feb. 19.

Ron Clous, an elected member of the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners, was at home during the livestreamed meeting Wednesday, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. “The only thing I know about them (Proud Boys) is when they came and spoke to us," Clous said. "To have a public official do that during a public meeting is horrendous.”Betsy Coffia, a fellow county commissioner, labeled Clous' action “deeply disturbing." “I am not a member of Proud Boys,” Hentschel said Wednesday. I’ve met Black Proud Boys, I’ve met multi-racial Puerto Rican Proud Boys and they inform me they also have gay Proud Boys.

This screen grab from a Zoom call shows New York Mets general manager Jared Porter Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Mets general manager Jared Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office, ESPN reported Monday night, Jan. 18, 2021. (Zoom via AP, File)NEW YORK – Jared Porter went from rising star to unemployed — literally overnight. “We have terminated Jared Porter this morning,” Cohen wrote Tuesday. She said the Cubs employee told her Porter wanted to apologize in person, but she didn't want to see him.

If you’re working from home these days, you may find yourself in a lot more virtual meetings – which can be exhausting. “When you go from meeting, to meeting, to meeting, you don’t have a break in between, said Jane Pernotto-Ehrman, a behavioral health specialist with Cleveland Clinic. She said meeting virtually can be tough for some people to get used to. Meeting attendees no longer have that same kind of human interaction and may not be getting as many breaks as before. During this difficult time, she said, we all need to have compassion – and a sense of humor doesn’t hurt either.

HOUSTON – Houston sommelier Sean Beck sits down with Derrick and Courtney via Zoom to do a virtual wine tasting. 1) Chatelain Desjacques- Cabernet Franc RoséA low key french rosé from the Loire Valley of France, retails at $14. Chatelain Desjacques Cabernet Franc Rosé (Chatelain Desjacques Cabernet Franc Rosé)2) Dominio de Eguren- Protocolo BlancoFrom the La Mancha area of Central Spain. Dominio de Eguren Protocolo Blanco (Dominio de Eguren Protocolo Blanco)3) Castillo del Baron- MonastrellA hearty Spanish red. Retails around $10Castillo del Baron Monastrell (Castillo del Baron Monastrell)All three of these wines can be ordered in a box for only $42 from Backstreet Cafe.

Sommelier Sean Beck of H-Town restaurant group is back with us again, and this time he’s hand picked 3 Texas wines for us to taste. Doc is recognized as one of the founding fathers of modern Texas wine. 3) Red: The Grower Project “The Source” 2017 Sangiovese, Estimated Retail : $20A collaboration of wine professionals working with Texas growers to create limited production, single vineyard wines that show case Texas flavor and terroir. They are big proponents of sustainable farming and labor practices in the Texas wine industry. You can buy these 3 Texas wines for $49 at Backstreet Cafe just ask for the “Houston Life Trio” or you can email Sean@Htownrestaurantgroup.com

(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)The Browns didn't begin preparing for the Steelers on the field but rather via Zoom calls. The Browns, who have nine players currently on the COVID-19 reserve list, will make the postseason for the first time since 2002 with a win. After learning of the positive tests, the team closed its facility to do contact tracing and Stefanski said players were doing virtual meetings — something that has become standard in 2020. "“I don’t think it would come as a surprise for a positive test in that market. The Browns did have a good development as starting right guard Wyatt Teller was cleared to practice after missing two games with a sprained ankle.

Luckily, KPRC 2 anchor and youtuber Dominique Sachse is a TV pro, and she shared tips to help you look and sound your best on your video calls. If your using Zoom in a work environment, Sachse recommends using presentable wardrobe. KEEP THE CAMERA AT EYE LEVELDominique Sachse shares how to look good on Zoom (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) LOOK INTO THE CAMERADominique Sachse on Zoom (YouTube, Dominique Sachse)“Avoid the temptation to look everywhere when you’re speaking,” said Sachse, who shared a simple tip to help you. BACKGROUND CHECKDominique Sachse shows how to look good on Zoom calls (YouTube)“Watch out what’s going on behind you.

This screengrab from a Zoom call shows David Dombrowski, the Philadelphia Phillies' new president of baseball operations, during a Zoom call Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. (Zoom via AP)Dave Dombrowski wants to win again sooner rather than later. So he finalized a deal Friday to become the Philadelphia Phillies’ president of baseball operations, convinced the team is not far from its first World Series title since 2008. Phillies president Andy MacPhail called again Saturday, and Dombrowski said he was told of the nebulous expansion timetable by MLB on Monday and Tuesday. “It was John reaching out and really trying to make me part of the Phillies organization,” Dombrowski said.

Zoom’s revenue more than quadrupled from the same time last year to $777 million, yielding a profit of $198 million, up from just $2.2 million a year ago. Zoom ended its latest quarter with 433,700 customers with at least 10 employees, an increase of 63,500 customers from July. In each of the previous two quarters, Zoom had added more than 100,000 customers with at least 10 employees. In a reflection of the high hopes for Zoom, analysts polled by FactSet predict the company’s revenue next year will reach $3.1 billion. That would be a roughly 20% increase from revenue of nearly $2.6 billion that Zoom is projecting for this year.