FCC declares ringless voicemails illegal without consent
The FCC ruling this month ends a debate over whether ringless voicemails, a telemarketing practice sometimes used by auto dealers, was illegal under federal law......»»
Why endangered wildlife needs AML law coverage and banks need to share IWT intelligence
The illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is a fast-growing "financial portfolio" within the larger illegal, violent, parallel transnational global economy. As such, it creates state-level security and development risks, especially in source countries......»»
Hundreds of weeds found illegally advertised online in Australia
Hundreds of weeds have been found advertised on a public online marketplace in Australia. Cacti and pond plants were among the most frequently advertised illegal weed species. These weeds are prohibited in Australia due to their harmful impact on the.....»»
Peru"s Operation Mercury stopped most illegal gold mining in one biodiversity hotspot—then the COVID-19 pandemic hit
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining is a lifeline for many who live in Madre de Dios, a region in southeastern Peru, where poverty is high and jobs are scarce. But the economic development in this part of the Amazon basin comes at a cost, as it cau.....»»
Study reveals the most important considerations for grizzly bear conservation
Humans negatively impact the health of grizzly bear populations through top-down influences like direct mortality associated with forestry roads (from conflict or illegal killings) and displacement from high quality habitats, and through bottom-up in.....»»
Wild animals leave DNA on plants, making them easier to track: What scientists found in a Ugandan rainforest
The world is losing animals at an alarming rate due to habitat degradation, climate change and illegal human activities in the wildlife protected areas. In fact, it is estimated that, by 2100, more than half of Africa's bird and mammal species could.....»»
Portable device instantly detects illegal drugs with 95% accuracy
An ultraportable, low-cost device invented by researchers at the University of Bath proves highly successful at detecting synthetic cannabinoids (SCs, e.g. "Spice," K2)......»»
“Most notorious” illegal shadow library sued by textbook publishers [Updated]
Previous efforts to unmask the people behind Libgen have failed. Enlarge (credit: Maryna Terletska | Moment) Yesterday, some of the biggest textbook publishers sued Library Genesis, an illegal shadow library that publish.....»»
“Most notorious” illegal shadow library sued by textbook publishers
Previous efforts to unmask the people behind Libgen have failed. Enlarge (credit: Maryna Terletska | Moment) Yesterday, some of the biggest textbook publishers sued Library Genesis, an illegal shadow library that publish.....»»
Five important iOS 17 security features coming to your iPhone this month
Apple has officially announced that iOS 17 is coming to all users on September 18. And while we are getting a few great headliners like NameDrop and Live Voicemails, we also got a sneak peek at some neat security and privacy features coming to iPh.....»»
Google reaches $93 million settlement in tracking location case
Google has reached a $93 million settlement with the state of California to resolve allegations that it was collecting consumers' data without their consent, the state's attorney general said in a statement Thursday......»»
Google antitrust trial: Tech giant denies abusing power to gain monopoly
In a landmark trial brought by the US government, the tech giant denies using illegal practices to gain a monopoly......»»
Landmark Google trial opens with sweeping DOJ accusations of illegal monopolization
US prosecutors opened a landmark antitrust trial against Google on Tuesday with sweeping allegations that for years the company intentionally stifled competition challenging its massive search engine, accusing the tech giant of spending billions to o.....»»
I found a Chrome extension that makes web browsing bearable again
Cookie consent pop-ups are designed to be manipulative and confusing, but you can beat them and protect your privacy with this clever browser extension......»»
Exposing Australia"s online trade in pest plants: Researchers find thousands of illegal advertisements
Do you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it......»»
Chimpanzees are not pets, no matter what social media tells you
Trading wild chimpanzees, including their meat and body parts, is illegal. And yet, social media influencers and companies still reap profits from sharing "cute" images and videos of chimpanzees and other primates poached from the wild. All the while.....»»
Elon Musk declares SpaceX’s mighty Starship rocket ready for launch
SpaceX boss Elon Musk has said that after a series of tests and the installation of a more robust launchpad, the mighty Starship rocket is ready to fly again......»»
Viewpoint: The illegal killing of 265 trees on Sydney"s North Shore is not just vandalism. It"s theft on a grand scale
In most illegal tree removals, you might see perhaps a handful of trees removed or poisoned. That's why the recent felling and poisoning of 265 old trees in Sydney's Castle Cove has been so breathtaking and appalling......»»
X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data
The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent......»»
Cannabis is illegal in Nigeria but provides a living for families: Study calls for rethink of drug laws
Arriving at the tranquil village health facility in southwestern Nigeria, we were met by a small gathering of men—young and old—with thinly veiled excitement......»»
Japan"s discharge of radioactive water from Fukushima is avoidable, risky and potentially illegal, say experts
The Japanese government intends to discharge all 1.34 million tons of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, an operation that began on 24 August 2023. Presumably, it also plans to discharge the wastewater that will continue to.....»»