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Global Developments Unfold: From Cyber Threats and Tech Innovations to Email Etiquette Debates

Recent global developments span a wide array of topics, from rising U.S. immigration tensions and China's advancements in artificial intelligence to emerging tech innovations and even debates over common email greetings, according to multiple news sources. Cyber security threats are also on the rise, with scams exploiting a Microsoft Power BI email address.

WhatsApp recently introduced "Strict Account Settings" to protect high-risk users from cyberattacks, according to Time. In the tech world, Strava and Komoot are integrating offline maps into Apple Watch, offering users enhanced functionality.

Beyond the digital realm, scientific advancements are also making headlines. Improved methods for tracking small mammal footprints are being developed, and the popularity of compression socks for health benefits is growing, according to Time. The German practice of "lüften," which involves airing out homes to improve indoor air quality, is also gaining traction.

Even common email greetings are facing scrutiny. Naomi Baron, a professor emerita of linguistics at American University, expressed her displeasure with the ubiquitous email opener, "I hope this email finds you well." According to Time, Baron questioned the sincerity and appropriateness of the greeting, especially from strangers. "What business is it of a stranger to ask about my health?" Baron said, recalling her initial reaction to the phrase. She further elaborated that even from a friend, the greeting would seem odd unless she had indicated she was unwell.

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