Abortion pills can now be sold at pharmacies, FDA rules
Major retail chains still face logistical obstacles to selling abortion pills. Enlarge (credit: ROBYN BECK / Contributor | AFP) Last summer, US President Joe Biden criticized states attempting to restrict access to abort.....»»
Cable lobby and Ted Cruz are disappointed as FCC bans digital discrimination
FCC will investigate ISP practices that discriminate by income level or race. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) The Federal Communications Commission today approved rules that prohibit discrimination in acc.....»»
iPhone given to Drew Carey"s "Price is Right" staff hits the jackpot at auction
A 2007 original, boxed iPhone presented by Drew Carey to a "Price is Right" producer has been sold for $20,480.An original iPhone as given as a gift by Drew Carey (Source: Bonhams auction house)It's not uncommon for factory-sealed original iPhones to.....»»
EU negotiators reach deal on methane emission curbs
Negotiators for the EU's member states and lawmakers on Wednesday reached a deal on new rules to curb methane emissions which would put new reporting requirements on the coal, gas and oil industry......»»
Teenage social media addiction lawsuits can proceed, rules judge
The First Amendment doesn’t protect developers from lawsuits alleging that apps like Instagram and TikTok led to social media addiction among teenagers, a US district judge has ruled … more….....»»
Japanese sales tax on foreign apps will have to be paid by Apple and Google
Apple and Google will be made responsible for paying Japanese sales tax on apps and in-app content sold by developers based outside the country, the government has said. There are two different routes the companies could take to comply with the ne.....»»
Exploring design rules for using supramolecular hydrogels to mimic the extracellular matrix
In human tissue, the cells are embedded in the extracellular matrix. This matrix is made up of fiber-like structures that provide firmness to the tissue, but also influence cell behavior and facilitate cell growth......»»
Data brokers selling even more sensitive info; national security risk, says report
A new report says that personal information sold by data brokers is even more sensitive and detailed than previously thought, making so-called anonymized data even easier to tie back to specific individuals. The report says that those buying data.....»»
Boosting profits for technology holders and licensees through game theory
Patents and licenses safeguard the intellectual property of the rights holder from being copied or sold without their permission. Companies and individuals who want to make use of the patented or licensed invention must make a formal request to do so.....»»
We demand our Right to Repair, iFixit tells FTC
Repair outfit iFixit and the Public Interest Research Group have asked the FTC to introduce new Right to Repair rules that could make it easier for device owners to fix broken hardware themselves.Fixing an iPhoneiFixit and PIRG submitted a petition t.....»»
A 1962 Ferrari GTO race car auctions for record $51.7 million
It was the most expensive Ferrari ever to sell at auction and the most expensive classic car sold publicly anywhere in the world this year......»»
California rules set onboard diagnostic road map for EVs
The California Air Resources Board has adopted a set of requirements that add transparency and uniformity to electric vehicle diagnostic data such as a driver-accessible display of the battery's state of health and charging speed......»»
Bissell is giving fans one more chance to win their ridiculous waffle-inspired EggoVac
Bissell's EggoVac robot vacuum and mop combo sold out almost instantly after its release a few weeks ago. Luckily, fans have one more chance to get it — and here's how. Bissell — a beloved vacuum brand — unveiled the EggoVac.....»»
After the US Supreme Court restricted abortion rights, public support for abortion increased: Study
A new study examining the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on June 24, 2022, which overturned Roe v. Wade's constitutional protection of abortion rights, finds that the American public's support.....»»
Everything You Need to Know About Public Intoxication
Public intoxication, often known as public drunkenness, is considered a misdemeanor. It occurs when individuals are openly intoxicated or high on drugs in public. People are discouraged from being disruptive in public by these rules. They also justif.....»»
Political ads on Facebook, Instagram required to disclose use of AI
Meta has introduced a set of AI rules for political advertisers on Facebook and Instagram. OpenAI just announced its latest large language model (LLM), GPT-4 Turbo. Elon Musk's xAI recently unveiled its own AI chatbot, Grok. And Samsung is jump.....»»
Assessing the sustainability of trade in wild-harvested plants
A method for assessing the sustainability of the wild-harvested plant trade has been demonstrated using a valuable Himalayan perennial herb. Thousands of species of wild-harvested plants are bought and sold in large quantities around the world, but t.....»»
Vroom seeks to raise capital, posts Q3 net loss
Vroom said it sold 4,561 vehicles via e-commerce in the quarter ended Sept. 30, down 29 percent from the year-ago period and up 11 percent quarter over quarter......»»
Google wants Europe to classify iMessage as a gatekeeper that has to be interoperable
The European Commission is currently investigating whether iMessage should fall under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and therefore be subject to interoperability rules. Google and local carriers have sent a letter to regulators in Europe arguing that.....»»
Bleu Royal diamond rakes in nearly $44 mn at Geneva auction
An exceptionally rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday, selling for more than $40 million, making it one of the most expensive diamonds ever sold at auction, Christie's said......»»
Genesis, BMW, Nissan and GMC dealerships among those sold across 4 states
The transactions involved a few first-time brand acquisitions and a dealer's retirement......»»