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......»»
Two European countries won’t get Diablo Immortal because of loot box laws
Belgium, Netherlands ruled in-game random item boxes "illegal gambling" in 2018. Enlarge / What's in the box? (credit: Getty / Aurich Lawson) Blizzard's upcoming open beta launch of Diablo Immortal later this week will be skip.....»»
Vanuatu declares climate emergency
Vanuatu's parliament has declared a climate emergency, with the low-lying island nation's prime minister flagging a US$1.2 billion cost to cushion climate change's impacts on his country......»»
Apple workers in Atlanta drop union vote request, citing intimidation tactics
A labor group organizing Apple retail staff at an Atlanta location has withdrawn their request for an election, alleging that Apple has carried out illegal union-busting tactics.Apple Cumberland MallThe Communications Workers of America, which has be.....»»
Virtual learning apps tracked and shared kids" data and online activities with advertisers, report says
Millions of students who participated in virtual learning during the Covid-19 pandemic had their personal data and online behaviors tracked by educational apps and websites without their consent and in many cases shared with third-party advertising t.....»»
Judges block Florida law that says Facebook and Twitter can’t ban politicians
Unlike Texas, Florida fails in attempt to overturn preliminary injunction. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) The Florida law that makes it illegal for large social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to ban politici.....»»
Patients May Not Receive Miscarriage Care in a Post-Roe America
Doctors will be cautious about offering any treatment that could be regarded as an illegal termination—forcing patients to seek out-of-state care......»»
Whiteness is at the heart of racism in Britain, so why is it portrayed as a Black problem?
In 2020, two police officers in Hackney strip-searched a 15-year-old Black girl at her school. Police conducted the search of this child, known as Child Q, without the consent of her parents, without an appropriate adult present (despite this being r.....»»
Bear cubs rescued from wildlife trade in Vietnam
Two bear cubs are starting a new life in a sanctuary in Vietnam after being rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, an animal welfare group said Friday......»»
Talking about sexual consent and expectations can improve relationships and well-being
Teaching the benefits of affirmative sexual consent while also validating anxieties people might experience about consent communication is an important step for improving sexual health and well-being, according to a new study. .....»»
Illegal drug deals are proliferating over social media with coded emoji and digital cash apps
Police report seeing increasing evidence of drug deals via apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok – and say that this is one of the factors behind soaring drug fatalities though fentanyl-tainted pills. Emoji are used as code for different drugs.....»»
Union claims Apple broke federal labor law at World Trade Center store
For the second time in less than a week, Apple has been accused of illegal union-busting tactics, but this time in one of its New York City stores.Apple World Trade CenterThe complaint, this time in New York, follows the Communications Workers of Ame.....»»
FDA obliterates formula maker’s defense of contamination linked to baby deaths
Proposed consent decree with FDA will require Abbott to take corrective actions. Enlarge / The Abbott manufacturing facility in Sturgis, Michigan, on May 13, 2022. (credit: Getty | Jeff Kowalsky) Formula maker Abbott continu.....»»
3 states propose legislation in response to AirTag stalking
GPS devices like the AirTag are convenient, but can also be used for illegal activities like stalking, however, three states are working to criminalize that......»»
NASA reveals launch dates for Artemis I through the first half of 2023
NASA Administrator declares the SLS rocket will launch this year "in August." Enlarge / NASA's Space Launch System rocket is seen on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in April. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) NASA has publishe.....»»
Ad-Tech Firms Grab Email Addresses From Forms Before They"re Even Submitted
Tracking, marketing, and analytics firms have been exfiltrating the email addresses of internet users from web forms prior to submission and without user consent, according to security researchers. Some of these firms are said to have also inadverten.....»»
Tinder parent Match Group sues Google, alleging anticompetitive app store behavior
The dating-app company behind Tinder, OkCupid and Match.com sued Google on Monday, alleging that the technology giant runs an illegal monopoly in the Google Play Store and that its in-app payment policies, including its 30% cut of some in-app purchas.....»»
Sale of donkey skins linked to trade in illegal wildlife products
Research published in Conservation Science and Practice has revealed novel links between the global trade in donkey skins and the wildlife trade. The study by an interdisciplinary team from the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School and Wildlif.....»»
US Court Orders Every ISP in the United States to Block Illegal Streaming Sites
US Court Orders Every ISP in the United States to Block Illegal Streaming Sites.....»»
New Phase of ‘Operation 404’ Targets Pirate IPTV & TV Streaming Sites
'Operation 404', a Brazilian anti-piracy initiative carried out with support from the US and UK, claimed more successes this week. Police executed 13 search and seizure warrants against three TV piracy sites, two illegal streaming portals, and an IPT.....»»
EU Reaches Agreement on Digital Services Act, Including New Takedown Rules
The EU has reached an agreement on the final text of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The new legislation sets clear guidelines for how online platforms and services must prevent abuse and the spread of illegal and harmful content. The DSA will help t.....»»