Supreme Court admissions case could upend environmental justice laws
In recent years, more states have crafted environmental justice policies to help communities of color plagued by polluted air and water, poor health outcomes and limited access to green space......»»
Wastewater bacteria can break down plastic for food, yielding new possibilities for cleaning up plastic waste
Researchers have long observed that a common family of environmental bacteria, Comamonadacae, grow on plastics littered throughout urban rivers and wastewater systems. But exactly what these Comamonas bacteria are doing has remained a mystery......»»
Judge orders CDK to transfer dealership data for Asbury Tekion pilot
A Gwinnett County Superior Court judge has ordered CDK Global to provide Asbury Automotive Group with data from four Georgia Asbury's dealerships for use in the group's planned Tekion pilot there......»»
AI-generated college admissions essays tend to sound male and privileged, study finds
In an examination of thousands of human-written college admissions essays and those generated by AI, researchers found that the AI-generated essays are most similar to essays authored by students who are males, with higher socioeconomic status and hi.....»»
Trust in US Supreme Court continues to sink, survey finds
Driven by political partisanship, public trust in the U.S. Supreme Court has continued a downward slide since the court's 2022 Dobbs decision overturning the Roe v. Wade ruling that established a constitutional right to abortion, according to a new s.....»»
Unraveling the mystery of dormancy in food pathogens for more effective elimination
Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes listeriosis, a serious disease, can go into dormancy when confronted with environmental stress, for example in the presence of detergents or in water devoid of nutrients. It then becomes undetectable by.....»»
Lian Li’s $70 small form factor case just became my daily driver
The Lian Li A3-mATX offers an excellent balance of price, build quality, and compatibility with large PC components......»»
eBay listings for banned chemicals shielded by Section 230, judge rules
DOJ can’t force eBay to remove environmentally harmful product listings. eBay has defeated a lawsuit that the US Department of Justice raised last fall, which alleged that eBay.....»»
eBay listings for banned chemicals shielded by Section 230, judge rules
DOJ can’t force eBay to remove environmentally harmful product listings. Enlarge (credit: Justin Sullivan / Staff | Getty Images News) eBay has defeated a lawsuit that the US Department of Justice raised last fall, whi.....»»
Scientists highlight overlooked threats to Arctic coasts amid climate change
As climate change rapidly transforms Arctic marine systems, the dramatic image of a polar bear struggling on a melting ice floe has become symbolic of the region's environmental crisis. But scientists argue that coastal Arctic ecosystems are undergoi.....»»
Get free gear with the purchase of a SUPCASE or i-Blason iPhone 16 case
For a limited time you can get free gear with the purchase of a SUPCASE or i-Blason iPhone 16 case, but only while supplies last......»»
Man who fell in hole at dealership while walking dog can pursue lawsuit, appeals court rules
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has reinstated a negligence suit by a service customer who fell into a hole while walking his dog on the grass alongside a Toyota store's driveway......»»
Breeder who tried to create enormous trophy sheep jailed in US
A man who tried to breed enormous hybrid sheep using genetic material from endangered animals so he could sell them to trophy hunting ranches has been sentenced to six months in prison, the US Department of Justice said Monday......»»
Eric Adams hopes Supreme Court’s curbing of corruption prosecutions helps gut his own
Eric Adams hopes Supreme Court’s curbing of corruption prosecutions helps gut his own.....»»
How the Taliban"s new "vice and virtue" law erases women by justifying violence against them
Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that violate people's freedoms and human rights, especially those of women and girls......»»
Dodge Ram 1500 REV vs. Tesla Cybertruck: premium trucks battle it out
The Tesla Cybertruck may make headlines for its crazy design, but it makes a case for itself in performance. How does it compare with the Dodge Ram 1500 REV?.....»»
Uber beats crash victims’ attempt to try case in court instead of arbitration
Couple said daughter agreed to terms update when ordering food via Uber Eats. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) A married couple can't sue Uber over severe injuries they suffered in a 2022 car accident because of.....»»
Second judge implies Apple lied in Epic lawsuit; denies request
A second judge in the Apple versus Epic Games lawsuit has implied that the Cupertino company has lied to the court. It comes after the original judge strongly implied that Apple had not told the truth about the reasons for its new App Store policy......»»
Stolen Ferrari worth $575,000 was found by tracking the owner’s AirPods
Time and again, Apple’s Find My technology turns out responsible for tracking stolen goods. In the case of a recent Connecticut theft, a very expensive Ferrari was tracked down thanks to the millionaire owner accidentally leaving AirPods in the veh.....»»
Researchers use carbon nanotube derivatives to strengthen recyclable plastics
Reducing the environmental impact caused by plastics can be addressed through different strategies, such as the manufacture of more durable plastics or recycling. In general, there are two main types of plastics. The first is thermoplastics, which ca.....»»
TORRAS Ostand Spin iPhone 16 case hands-on: Looking at an elegant case design
The Digital Trends editorial team had a TORRAS iPhone 16 case hands on, including the TORRAS Ostand Spin. Here's your first look, as well......»»