Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of US
A judge restored federal protections for gray wolves across much of the U.S. on Thursday, after their removal in the waning days of the Trump administration exposed the predators to hunting that critics said would undermine their rebound from widespr.....»»
A calculated risk: How ants judge when to commit their bodies to a ladder
How do social animals judge risk/reward? A new study with ants provides one answer. Enlarge (credit: grass-lifeisgood) Social insects, which don't have very large nervous systems, are capable of remarkably sophisticated.....»»
One Ukrainian soldier had six extensively drug-resistant bacterial infections
One soldier's horrifying collection of superbugs highlights hidden war. Enlarge / Ukrainian medics of the battalion "Da Vinci Wolves" and "Ulf" paramedical unit transfer a wounded Ukrainian soldier to a stabilization point on th.....»»
Microsoft"s deal to buy Call of Duty maker boosted by US judge
The Federal Trade Commission in the US had sought to block the proposed merger on competition grounds......»»
Microsoft victorious over FTC lawsuit to block Activision Blizzard buy
A federal judge says that the FTC has failed to prove that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard would be anticompetitive, and because of it, the UK is now pausing its own appeal of the matter.Microsoft and Activision Blizzard logosSan Franc.....»»
Judge sides with Microsoft in FTC injunction, unlocking final Activision battles
Companies' goodwill efforts, including Call of Duty sharing, were persuasive. Enlarge / Attorneys carrying boxes arrive to court in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. A judge has ruled that the FTC's relian.....»»
Microsoft can close its Activision merger, federal judge rules
A federal judge will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion deal to acquire video game giant Activision Blizzard, a defeat for US regulators who had asked for a temporary injunction while legal challenges to the merger unfold......»»
EU blesses transatlantic data sharing deal
The European Union on Monday gave final approval to an agreement with the US government that restores the ability for thousands of businesses to easily transfer the personal information of European citizens to servers located in the United States, an.....»»
Be careful with emoji, because they are legally binding in Canada
Be careful how you emoji in the future, after a Canadian judge ruled that sending someone a "thumbs-up" symbol in a message can potentially enter you into a legally binding contract.[Pixabay]The King's Bench for Saskatchewan issued a summary judgment.....»»
Canadian court rules "thumbs-up" emoji counts as signing a contract
Be careful how you emoji in the future, after a Canadian judge ruled that sending someone a "thumbs-up" symbol in a message can potentially enter you into a legally binding contract.[Pixabay]The King's Bench for Saskatchewan issued a summary judgment.....»»
Union workers cry foul over safety at GM’s Ultium battery plant
The UAW union and Ultium Cells LLC are battling over wages, and the union wants better safety protections following multiple accidents at the plant......»»
Rivian must face lawsuit claiming it defrauded IPO investors over vehicle prices
U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton in Los Angeles said shareholders could try to prove that Rivian knew it would have to raise prices because of higher materials costs, to avoid even bigger losses......»»
State Dept. cancels election meetings with Facebook after “free speech” ruling
US aims to block injunction after judge ruled White House coerced social networks. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden exits the White House before boarding Marine One on Thursday, July 6, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg).....»»
DJI’s best smartphone gimbal now tracks subjects better than ever
DJI has upgraded its popular Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone stabilizer with all-new subject-tracking technology. The tech giant has further introduced a new Platinum Gray color option for its best gimbal yet. more… The post DJI’s best smartphone gimb.....»»
Judge rules White House pressured social networks to “suppress free speech”
Missouri and Louisiana sued Biden over attempts to limit COVID misinformation. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Christopher Furlong ) A federal judge yesterday ordered the Biden administration to halt a wide range of comm.....»»
US officials must limit contact with social media firms
A judge bars officials from contacting platforms over "content containing protected free speech"......»»
Federal judge blocks Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered some Biden administration agencies and top officials not to communicate with social media companies about certain content, handing a win to GOP states in a lawsuit accusing the government of going too far in its eff.....»»
Apple asks US Supreme Court to reconsider latest ruling in Epic Games case
After a prolonged court battle between Epic Games and Apple following Fortnite’s removal from the App Store, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple could no longer prohibit iOS developers from selling content in their apps using third-party.....»»
NASA restores contact with Mars helicopter after nine weeks of silence
NASA has restored contact with its Mars helicopter after 63 days of silence. The communications dropout, however, wasn't unexpected......»»
On the bright side, no more gray Fiats
The Italian automaker declared it will no longer produce gray cars. Instead, the brand's palette will be inspired by the Italian sea, sun, earth and sky......»»
Small trucks lacking in rear-seat passenger protections
The IIHS crash tested five small pickups. All five earned good front-seat safety ratings but rear-seat safety systems were found lacking......»»