The Oceans Court ruled that the seas are a hot mess. Why haven"t you heard about it?
On May 21, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, in Hamburg, Germany, ruled that greenhouse gases are marine pollutants and nations must take action to "reduce, control and prevent" their effects. The tribunal, sometimes called the Ocean.....»»
Mercedes denied right of first refusal request by Ill. vehicle board
Mercedes-Benz cannot exercise a purported right of first refusal to demand an Illinois dealer apportion the sales price of a three-franchise dealership he's selling, the state Motor Vehicle Review Board ruled......»»
FTC jumped the gun with CARS Rule, dealer groups tell court
The National Automobile Dealers Association and Texas Automobile Dealers Association are continuing to press the argument the Federal Trade Commission jumped the gun and failed to follow proper rulemaking process with its new dealership regulations......»»
Tesla shareholders re-approve Elon Musk’s $44.9 billion pay package
Court battle over pay plan will continue despite Musk winning shareholder vote. Enlarge / Elon Musk. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Tesla shareholders have re-approved CEO Elon Musk's $44.9 billion pay package, the c.....»»
Musk says he’s winning Tesla shareholder vote on pay plan by “wide margin”
Court battle over pay plan will continue even if Musk wins shareholder vote. Enlarge / Elon Musk. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Elon Musk said last night that Tesla shareholders provided enough votes to re-approve h.....»»
Scientists unravel drivers of the global zinc cycle in our oceans, with implications for a changing climate
The important role of the Southern Ocean in global biological processes and the carbon cycle has been confirmed anew by a study published in Science that, for the first time based on field evidence, reveals the underappreciated role of inorganic zinc.....»»
Research finds dolphins with elevated mercury levels in Florida and Georgia
In a study with potential implications for the oceans and human health, scientists have reported elevated mercury levels in dolphins in the U.S. Southeast, with the greatest levels found in dolphins in Florida's St. Joseph and Choctawhatchee Bays......»»
Court rules dealership"s salesman violated noncompete agreement
A used-car salesman at a suburban Detroit dealership violated a 12-month, 25-mile noncompete agreement by taking a new job at a rival same-make store six miles away, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled......»»
Here’s the latest phone from a brand you’ve forgotten about
HTC, a phone maker you probably haven't thought about for a while, is back with a new mobile. Here's everything about the HTC U24 Pro......»»
The internet is a sticky mess, and Apple just gave us an AI mop
Apple knows we're deluged by information coming from every direction. Can AI help filter it for us, even as it contributes to the noise?.....»»
Wire-cut forensic examinations currently too unreliable for court, new study says
A research article published June 10 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences highlights the importance of careful application of high-tech forensic science to avoid wrongful convictions......»»
Why the fight over Elon Musk’s pay at Tesla won’t end with shareholder vote
Musk, Tesla, and the Delaware court system may be headed for uncharted legal territory. Enlarge Tesla shareholders will vote on Thursday on whether to restore the mammoth pay package for chief executive Elon Musk that w.....»»
Ky. appeals court reinstates $100,000 damage award against Ford dealership
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has reinstated a $100,000 punitive damage award against a Lexington dealership that failed to disclose a pickup it sold as new was previously damaged while an employee was driving it......»»
The Oceans Court ruled that the seas are a hot mess. Why haven"t you heard about it?
On May 21, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, in Hamburg, Germany, ruled that greenhouse gases are marine pollutants and nations must take action to "reduce, control and prevent" their effects. The tribunal, sometimes called the Ocean.....»»
iOS 18: Long-Requested Feature Finally Coming to iPhone
A long-requested feature for the Messages app might finally come to the iPhone with the release of Apple’s new iOS 18 operating system. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, iOS 18 will deliver at least two changes to Tapback in the Mess.....»»
As leaks on the space station worsen, there’s no clear plan to deal with them
"We heard that basically the program office had a runaway fire on their hands." Launched in 2000, the Zvezda Service Module provides living quarters and performs some life-support system functions. (credit: NASA) NASA an.....»»
Bizarre egg-laying mammals once ruled Australia—then lost their teeth
Finds may indicate what the common ancestor of the platypus and echidna looked like. Enlarge / The echidna, an egg-laying mammal, doesn't develop teeth. (credit: Yvonne Van der Horst) Outliers among mammals, monotremes l.....»»
Supreme Court: Are bans on homeless camps "cruel and unusual" punishment?
Over half a million people are estimated to be homeless in the United States on any given night, and a case before the nation's high court could grant states the authority to criminalize sleeping outdoors by individuals with no other place to go......»»
On the space station, Band-Aid fixes for systemic problems
"We heard that basically the program office had a runaway fire on their hands." Launched in 2000, the Zvezda Service Module provides living quarters and performs some life support system functions. (credit: NASA) NASA an.....»»
iPhone 16 Release Date: 9 Tips for Buyers
Are you planning to upgrade to an iPhone 16? If that’s the case, you might want to start taking early steps to prepare for the release date. We’ve already heard quite a bit about the iPhone 16, the presumed name of the 2024 iPhone, and wh.....»»
You can inherit a dead relative’s GOG account—if you have a court order
"We'd do our best to make it happen... with the help of the justice system." Enlarge / At least my son will be able to use my copy of Fallout: New Vegas to distract him from mourning... (credit: Getty Images) A few weeks.....»»