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The user receives spam emails with their ex-wife's name in the sender field, featuring suspicious links and subjects about old memories. The emails originate from random, non-standard email addresses, not from major services like Gmail or Yahoo. The user is concerned their ex-wife may have clicked on something due to her limited tech knowledge.

Databricks argues its lawsuit against Acacia Research Group over patent royalties should not be dismissed under California's anti-SLAPP law, claiming the case benefits users of Apache-licensed software. The dispute centers on a patent (U.S. Patent No. 8,190,610) originally filed by Yahoo and later acquired by R2 Solutions, a subsidiary of Acacia. Judge Harold Kahn suggested the claims might fall under protected activity, emphasizing the public interest exception is critical to Databricks' defense.

Mark Cuban advocates for giving all employees stock to reduce wealth inequality, suggesting tax incentives for companies that adopt this practice. He highlights the growing income gap between executives and workers, citing data showing significant disparities in pay raises.

A user applied for a remote ESL/IELTS Teacher position via Jobstreet despite lacking relevant experience, as the company offered training. The employer sent an email through Yahoo, prompting the user to seek verification about the job's legitimacy.

A user attempted to reset their Yahoo email password but failed due to an incorrect old phone number. They later received a suspicious call from someone claiming to be Yahoo Support, which turned out to be a phishing scam. The user is concerned about potential security risks despite not having access to the email account.

Google notified a user that their Google Account linked to a Yahoo email address may be deleted if not accessed within two years. The user questions how Google can delete their Yahoo account and expresses skepticism about the safety of the provided link, suggesting alternative login methods.

Yahoo is undergoing a brand transformation led by CMO Josh Line, focusing on redeveloped products and leveraging creators like Benny Blanco through his 'Friends Keep Secrets' podcast. The company deleted its social media accounts a year and a half ago and now reports greater traction on those channels.

OpenAI is expanding its global advertising business to meet a $100 billion revenue target by the end of the decade. The company began testing ads in February for free and 'go' tiers of ChatGPT, with plans to launch in Brazil, Mexico, and India. Early test results indicate users are not significantly alienated by the ads.

A new analysis claims the 'Big Four' news apps (Apple, Google, MSN, Yahoo) have promoted 80% of their Republican primary coverage from left-leaning media outlets, suggesting bias against President Donald Trump and Republicans during midterm elections.

Utah is closest to banning Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the US. The state's stance on VPNs has garnered attention, with an article discussing the development. Utah's position may have implications for online privacy and security.

Skylight’s 15-inch smart calendar, the Calendar 2, is currently discounted to $259.99 (its lowest price) through May 7th. It syncs with multiple calendars (Google, Apple, Outlook, etc.), offers shared task management, weather forecasts, and a subscription plan for advanced features like meal planning and chore tracking.