TikTok hits Montana with federal lawsuit in attempt to dissolve ban
Montana became the first US state to officially ban TikTok last week with the bill set to go into effect beginning January 2024. Now TikTok has swung back by filing a federal lawsuit against the state in an attempt to reverse the move. more… The.....»»
SpaceX reveals date for next flight of Starship megarocket
The Elon Musk-led spaceflight company will attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster for a second time as it returns to Earth......»»
More families purchased school meals after federal nutrition policies enacted, research suggests
Families purchased more school lunches and breakfasts the year after the federal government toughened nutritional standards for school meals. A new University of California, Davis, study suggests that families turned to school lunches after the Obama.....»»
RTO mandate was attempt at thwarting Grindr workers unionizing: US labor board
80 out of 120 workers trying to unionize reportedly quit due to RTO mandate. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is accusing Grindr of using a return-to-office (RTO) mandat.....»»
Decades after global regulations, the Arctic Ocean"s legacy persistent organic pollutants haven"t dropped
The presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in all the world's oceans but one has been in steady decline since 2001, when 152 countries agreed on a comprehensive global ban. The exception has been the Arctic Ocean, which has seen a sharp ris.....»»
The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (November 2024)
From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first......»»
Mapping the maze where the IRS could find billions in unpaid taxes
In 2021, the difference between what U.S. taxpayers owed the federal government and what they paid hit nearly $700 billion. This "tax gap" has been growing for years while the Internal Revenue Service's budget has shrunk, declining by 18% between 201.....»»
Apple offers Indonesia token investment to lift iPhone ban
Following Indonesia's ban of the iPhone 16 because Apple has not invested enough in the country, the company has reportedly offered $10 million.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/PexelsThe threatened ban on the iPhone in Indonesia became real in late O.....»»
Open-source software: A first attempt at organization after CRA
The open-source software (OSS) industry is developing the core software for the global infrastructure, to the point that even some proprietary software giants adopt Linux servers for their cloud services. Still, it has never been able to get organize.....»»
Facial recognition technology confirms Hollywood is getting more diverse
With recent box office hits like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Little Mermaid and Everything Everywhere All at Once, the average viewer might assume that the casts of Hollywood films are more diverse now than they were 10 or 20 years ago. But v.....»»
Sick of supersized EVs? The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric hits the spot.
It's not too big, it's not too heavy, and it's very, very efficient. If conventional wisdom were to be believed, the car we're reviewing today should not exist. Automakers are on.....»»
Guns, militia and social media amplify the risks of political violence during the US election
Political violence is hardly new to America. Since the country's inception, gunmen have shaped its political landscape, from the Civil War to the Ku Klux Klan, to high-profile assassinations and the bombing of federal buildings. Yet the threat of pol.....»»
Ryzen AI nearly hits 60 fps in Black Myth: Wukong, but it’s not that simple
The AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 appeared in a new gaming handheld, averaging 60 fps in a demanding game -- but there are a few things to consider......»»
Pete Buttigieg Hits Fox News Host"s "Fascist" Trump Question With Blistering Fact Check
Pete Buttigieg Hits Fox News Host"s "Fascist" Trump Question With Blistering Fact Check.....»»
Farmers threaten lawsuit against state over "disgusting" agricultural practice: "It"s horrid"
Farmers threaten lawsuit against state over "disgusting" agricultural practice: "It"s horrid".....»»
Pollution level in Pakistan megacity hits new high, says official
Air pollution in Pakistan's second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday, with an official calling it a record high for the smog-choked mega city......»»
Aptera’s 3-wheel solar EV hits milestone on way toward 2025 commercialization
Aptera just completed a successful test drive of PI-2, the first production-intent version of its futuristic-looking two-seater, three-wheel solar EV......»»
Earth"s climate will keep changing long after humanity hits net-zero emissions. Our research shows why
The world is striving to reach net-zero emissions as we try to ward off dangerous global warming. But will getting to net-zero actually avert climate instability, as many assume?.....»»
Aptera’s 3-wheel solar EV hits milestone towards 2025 commercialization
Aptera just completed a successful test drive of 'PI-2', the first production-intent version of its futuristic-looking two-seater, three-wheel solar EV......»»
How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root
On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to overseas voters registered in the state: Kamala Harris was not on the ballot. Election officials were able to quickly remedy the problem, but not before accusations.....»»
Israel"s path of destruction in southern Lebanon raises fears of an attempt to create a buffer zone
Israel"s path of destruction in southern Lebanon raises fears of an attempt to create a buffer zone.....»»