"Ghost Gun" Loophole Leads US Justice Dept to Propose New Definition of "Firearm"
America's Justice Department proposed a new rule Friday to update the definition of "firearm" for the first time since 1968, in an effort to close the so-called "ghost gun" loophole. UPI reports: Attorney General Merrick Garland said the modernized.....»»
Report: Despite stronger fears of gun violence, California immigrants far less likely to own firearms than citizens
Among Latinos and Asians living in California, immigrants are less likely than citizens to own a firearm and more likely to report being afraid of becoming a victim of gun violence, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Rese.....»»
How COVID enabled new forms of economic abuse of women in India
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Nations (UN) identified what it called a "shadow pandemic" of domestic violence against women. The UN includes in its definition of domestic violence what it refers to as "economic violence," which it ex.....»»
Analysis of cyberstalking research identifies factors associated with perpetration, victimization
The widespread use of digital technologies and the Internet has spurred a new type of personal intrusion, known as cyberstalking. Incidences of cyberstalking have risen, with the U.S. Department of Justice estimating that more than 1.3 million people.....»»
Australian report finds COVID-19 worsened migrants and refugees" access to justice services
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and magnified migrant and refugee communities' difficulties in accessing social and legal services in Victoria, a new report has found......»»
Study reveals the power of reflecting upon legacy
Prompting people to consider how their lives will impact future generations leads them to give more to charity and less to family members, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research......»»
Crime-free housing policies increase evictions among minorities, but do not cut crime
Policies that encourage landlords to evict tenants who have involvement with the criminal justice system do not appear to reduce crime, while increasing evictions among Black residents and people with lower incomes, according to a new RAND Corporatio.....»»
Q&A: How chronic wasting disease threatens deer populations
With the firearm deer hunting season kicking off, many Michigan hunters have their minds set to bring home a winning whitetail. But for Sonja Christensen, an assistant professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in Michigan State University.....»»
Divisive Suicide Squad game’s newest look emphasizes story over live service
The first Insider video for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is out, and it ignores the game's live service elements to focus on story and gameplay......»»
Yeast engineering leads to new frontiers in jasmonate biosynthesis
A research team led by Prof. Luo Xiaozhou from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Prof. Jay D. Keasling from the University of California, Berkeley, has developed an engineered yeast to p.....»»
Apple earns 36% of Google search ad revenue through Safari, antitrust trial reveals
As the Justice Department’s antitrust trial against Google unfolds, we’re learning more about the secretive agreement between Apple and Google over Safari’s default search engine. It turns out Google gives Apple a 36% cut of its search ad reven.....»»
Revolutionizing strawberry production: CRISPR/Cas9 editing enhances fruit firmness and extends shelf life
The cultivated strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa, Duch.) is one of the Rosaceae family renowned for its flavor and health benefits, making it an important agricultural commodity. However, its soft texture leads to a brief shelf life and consequent eco.....»»
Google paid 36% of Safari search revenue to Apple
Apple's search deal with Google is very lucrative to the company, a court witness claims, with the iPhone maker said to receive about 36% of the revenue generated from Safari search result advertising.In Monday's continuation of the Justice Departmen.....»»
One step closer to unveiling dark matter with ARRAKIHS
The ARRAKIHS consortium, for which EPFL has the science lead, has just successfully passed the mission definition review of the project, a very important first milestone towards full completion of the mission preparation. ARRAKIHS is a satellite sele.....»»
The mystery of phosphite: A scientific detective story leads to discovery of new type of bacterial metabolism
Konstanz biologists have discovered a phosphorus-based bacterial metabolism that is both new and ancient. The story of its discovery features a calculation from the 1980s, a sewage plant, a new bacterial organism, and a remnant from around 2.5 billio.....»»
Apple to pay $25 million settlement over illegally favoring immigrant workers
Apple has agreed to settle claims made by the U.S. Department of Justice that the company had illegally favored hiring immigrant workers over citizens or green card holders.Apple ParkLaws surrounding hiring practices and labor discrimination are comp.....»»
Researchers develop light-activated protein superglue for fast and precise control of cells and tissues
Researchers at Tampere University have been involved in an international study to develop new tools for the light-activated control of cells. These tools are especially welcome for understanding processes where a fast initial signal leads to long-ter.....»»
Major setback in Apple’s Irish tax battle; case now unlikely to be settled soon
Apple’s Irish tax battle looked to have reached the end of the line when the case went before the European Court of Justice – the equivalent of the US Supreme Court. Whichever way the ECJ ruled, its decision would be final. The ECJ was set to.....»»
YouTube TV still leads after latest round of streaming numbers
YouTube TV and Fubo are showing a good bit of growth, while those in the middle of the pack seem to just be happy to be there......»»
Open Source Hardware Certifications For October 2023
The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware. The post Open Source Hardware Certifications For October 2023 appea.....»»
Apple Watch AFib alert leads to diabetes diagnosis, saving a woman"s life
A woman in Oklahoma credits the Apple Watch with saving her life after an atrial fibrillation notification led to a doctor visit and a diabetes diagnosis.Apple WatchThe Apple Watch may not yet be able to alert users to blood sugar levels, it can let.....»»