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.....»»
Meta must pay $175M for patent-infringing livestreaming tech, judge says
Texas judge refused Meta's suggestion that maybe it owed no damages. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) After a jury unanimously decided last September that Meta owed $175 million to walkie-talkie.....»»
Violent extremists are not lone wolves—dispelling this myth could help reduce violence
On Feb. 15, 2023, a judge informed Payton Gendron—a white 19-year-old who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo Tops market in 2022—that "You will never see the light of day as a free man ever again.".....»»
Do dogs really descend from wolves?
Curled up on the sofa, you watch your dog snoozing nearby. Is he dreaming of the bowl of biscuits he gobbled down? Or could he be picturing the great odyssey of his forbearers, who roamed in packs across the vast steppes during the last Ice Age in se.....»»
104 shark and ray species now receive new protections, but are they enough?
Shark populations have been declining for years, largely due to overfishing. And for years, the solutions offered by researchers have included increasing the number, size and effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPA) and improving the global mana.....»»
WhatsApp newsletters feature in development, with privacy protections
A beta version of the Android app includes a hidden WhatsApp newsletters feature, which the company appears to be readying for testing. Such tests are normally conducted on the Android app ahead of the iOS one … more… The post WhatsApp newslet.....»»
Judge to hear final arguments in trial over Musk"s $55B Tesla pay
Lawyers for Elon Musk and a Tesla Inc. investor will make closing arguments on Tuesday in the trial over his $55 billion pay package......»»
Are cod "severely depleted" in the Gulf of Maine? Fishermen, scientists view ocean depths differently
When fishermen and women look at the gray Atlantic waters off New England, they see a marine environment literally swimming with cod, the popular white fish prized around the world for its mild flavor......»»
Judge orders Sam Bankman-Fried back to court after learning how he accessed the internet remotely
A federal judge ordered Sam Bankman-Fried back to court this week after learning that the founder of crypto trading platform FTX accessed the internet in a way the government can't track......»»
Shkreli tells judge his drug discovery software is not for discovering drugs
Shkreli now says his drug discovery software is like a recipe website. Enlarge / Martin Shkreli arrives at Brooklyn Federal Court on the first day of his securities fraud trial in 2017. (credit: Getty | Kevin Hagen) In a.....»»
Asset, wage protections may help debtors in a tough economy
States could take steps now to soften the impact of a recession by protecting residents with unsecured debt, according to a new study that reveals an inequitable patchwork of protections for Americans who are behind on their bills......»»
Earth’s long-term climate controlled by just 12% of the landscape
New work makes sense of mismatches between the lab and the planet's behavior. Enlarge / A slice through a crystal of Feldspar (gray, center of view), a key mineral in the weathering process. (credit: Chmee2/Wikimedia CC-by-SA).....»»
Meta restores Trump"s Facebook and Instagram accounts
Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts were restored on Thursday, allowing the former president to once again post on the social media platforms, a Meta spokesperson confirmed to CNN......»»
Hands-on: The new HomePod compared to the original
Having been a user of the original HomePod ever since it launched, I was so happy to see Apple announce its return last month. I just got my new Midnight HomePods on Friday, replacing my existing stereo pair of Space Gray models. Here’s some hands.....»»
How Musk beat Tesla fraud lawsuit: Juror says case relied too much on tweets
Jury sided with Musk despite judge ruling his Tesla tweets were false and reckless. Enlarge / Elon Musk attends the 2022 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York City. (credit: Getty Images | Dimitr.....»»
Judge tosses Joy-Con drift class action because of Switch’s pop-up EULA
Kids can't sign the license, but that also doesn't give them the right to sue. Enlarge / Replacing a drifting Joy-Con joystick is a lot easier than finding standing to sue Nintendo about it. (credit: iFixit) A potential.....»»
Facebook"s parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules
A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator......»»
Musk has a laugh in court as Tesla tweet fraud trial goes to jury
Lawyers for the opposing sides were arguing to U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, whose question about whether it’s “metaphysically possible” for plaintiffs to prove a “material misrepresentation” prompted Musk to laugh out loud......»»
Musk has a laugh in court as Tesla tweet fraud trial wraps up
Lawyers for the opposing sides were arguing to U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, whose question about whether it’s “metaphysically possible” for plaintiffs to prove a “material misrepresentation” prompted Musk to laugh out loud......»»
New regulations on migrant farm workers should tackle employer/employee power imbalances, say researchers
The government of Canada recently amended the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to include new employer obligations. These amendments are intended to enhance protections for migrant workers and ensure the integrity of the government's te.....»»
Korea rejects $1.64 million battery throttling lawsuit
A judge in Korea has dismissed a "batterygate" suit against Apple, which claimed the company deliberately slowed down its iPhone to get users to upgrade.Apple's decision in 2017 to slow down or throttle the speed of older iPhones has led to a series.....»»