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Windows 10 Final Update KB5066791 Released as Microsoft Ends Official Support
Microsoft has officially rolled out KB5066791, marking the final cumulative update for Windows 10 as mainstream support concludes. This update brings crucial security improvements and bug fixes while transitioning users to extended security options or newer operating systems.
Microsoft has officially released KB5066791 as the final cumulative update for Windows 10, bringing an end to mainstream support for the decade-old operating system. This significant milestone arrives during this month’s Patch Tuesday cycle, representing the last “B release” for the popular OS that has served millions of users worldwide since its initial launch.
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Firefox Integrates Perplexity AI Search Engine as Global Default Option
Mozilla has officially integrated Perplexity’s AI answer engine into Firefox as a permanent search option following successful testing. The feature offers conversational search with cited answers and will expand to mobile devices in coming months.
In a significant move that bridges traditional web browsing with artificial intelligence capabilities, Mozilla has officially integrated AI-powered search engine Perplexity as a default option in its Firefox browser. Unlike competitors developing dedicated AI browsers, Mozilla’s approach allows users to enhance their existing browsing experience with advanced question answering capabilities while maintaining Firefox’s core functionality and privacy-focused philosophy.
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Titan Mining’s Graphite Production Expansion Amid China Export Limits
Titan Mining announces graphite concentrate production at its New York facility, with shares soaring 26.8% after China’s expanded export limits. The move aims to supply half of U.S. natural graphite demand, highlighting strategic shifts in global supply chains for EV batteries and renewable energy.
In a significant development for the North American minerals sector, Titan Mining has revealed plans to commence graphite concentrate production at its Empire State Mines in New York, sparking a 26.8% surge in its stock price. This strategic move comes just days after China broadened its export restrictions on critical minerals, underscoring global supply chain vulnerabilities. With an annual output target of 40,000 tonnes, Titan aims to fulfill approximately 50% of the current U.S. natural graphite demand, positioning itself as a key player in reducing dependency on foreign sources.
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Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver Reaches $49.9 Million Tax Settlement with Trump Administration
Roger Ver, the early cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus,” has reached a landmark settlement with the Trump administration to resolve tax evasion charges. The deferred prosecution agreement could see Ver pay up to $49.9 million while avoiding potential prison time.
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Early cryptocurrency investor Roger Ver, widely known in digital currency circles as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has reached a significant legal resolution with the Trump administration to settle substantial tax evasion charges. According to court documents filed in Los Angeles federal court, Ver agreed to a deferred prosecution arrangement that could require payments totaling $49.9 million to resolve allegations he evaded tens of millions in tax obligations. The settlement represents one of the most notable cryptocurrency-related tax cases resolved during the current presidential administration.