Libraries Scold Rightsholders’ Attempt to Tweak South Africa’s Copyright Bill
Two of the largest U.S. library associations representing over 100,000 libraries are protesting efforts by large copyright holders to influence foreign copyright law. Specifically, the associations oppose ongoing critique of South Africa's proposed c.....»»
Colored South Africans are all but erased from history textbooks. I asked learners how that makes them feel
South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance......»»
10 most intense action movies ever, ranked
The most intense action movies are heart-pounding works that push their protagonists to the brink, from Kill Bill to First Blood......»»
Games preservation dealt a huge blow by U.S. Copyright Office
Game preservation efforts have been halted by a recent decision that refuses to provide a copyright exemption for classic video games......»»
Hurricane Helene Disrupted Abortion Care in the South
Damage from Hurricane Helene forced the only abortion clinic in western North Carolina to shutter, disrupting health care for pregnant people across a large region.....»»
I-5 South reopens after 45-car pileup caused miles-long backup in Kent, WA
I-5 South reopens after 45-car pileup caused miles-long backup in Kent, WA.....»»
Climate change-worsened floods wreak havoc in Africa
Every rainy season for the past 12 years, floods have swept through 67-year-old Idris Egbunu's house in central Nigeria......»»
Rare Sahara floods bring Morocco"s dried-up south back to life
Rare Sahara floods bring Morocco"s dried-up south back to life.....»»
South Carolina man killed in collision between two classic vehicles, officials say
South Carolina man killed in collision between two classic vehicles, officials say.....»»
Video game libraries lose legal appeal to emulate physical game collections online
Register of Copyrights sides with industry's "market harm" argument for rereleased games. Earlier this year, we reported on the video game archivists asking for a legal DMCA exemp.....»»
US Copyright Office “frees the McFlurry,” allowing repair of ice cream machines
Soft-serve machines get a not-quite-parfait exemption to DMCA circumvention rule. Consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge today hailed a decision by the US Copyright Office to "g.....»»
Study: DNA corroborates “Well-man” tale from Norse saga
The "Well-man" likely had blue eyes, blond or light-brown hair, and hailed from southern Norway. A 12th-century Norse saga tells of an invading army from the south razing a castl.....»»
Scout Motors’ new pickup and SUV EVs will start at “under $60,000”
The Terra pickup and Traveler SUV will be built in South Carolina in 2027. Scout provided flights from Washington to Nashville and accommodation so Ars could attend the reveal. Ar.....»»
What is La Niña? Expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans
The La Niña event forecast for this winter may deliver more snow than usual to the Northwestern U.S. and dry, warm weather to the South......»»
Cultural burning isn"t just important to Indigenous culture—it"s essential to Australia"s disaster management
Last month, Australia's newly appointed minister for emergency management, Senator Jenny McAllister, and Senator Tony Sheldon, special envoy for disaster recovery, took part in a cultural burn outside Lismore in New South Wales, as part of the Nation.....»»
Researchers piece together 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossils found in South Dakota
The groundbreaking discovery of a 66-million-year-old dinosaur continues to reveal itself years after a piece of it was first spotted, Missouri researchers said......»»
What’s that dirt piling up along I-41 south of Scheuring Road near De Pere? We found out
What’s that dirt piling up along I-41 south of Scheuring Road near De Pere? We found out.....»»
Marri trees are a lifeline for many native bee species in a biodiversity hotspot
New Curtin University-led research has revealed that Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native bee in Western Australia's South West region, which is one of the world's most biologically rich but threatened biodiversi.....»»
‘Massive copyright violation’ threatens one of the world’s hottest AI apps
News Corp announced Monday that it is suing AI startup Perplexity over allegations of copyright infringement on a massive scale......»»
Susan Smith is up for parole 30 years after drowning her kids in a South Carolina lake
Susan Smith is up for parole 30 years after drowning her kids in a South Carolina lake.....»»
Florida"s condo crisis: In Brevard County, a community faces $50,000 repair bill per unit
Florida"s condo crisis: In Brevard County, a community faces $50,000 repair bill per unit.....»»