Trump vetoes $740B defense bill, citing “failure to terminate” Section 230
Congress already scheduled veto override votes for after Christmas. Enlarge / The Washington, DC skyline, including the US Capitol, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial, as seen from the Arlington, VA, side of the Potomac at night. Which is.....»»
Disney likely axed The Acolyte because of soaring costs
The Star Wars spinoff's costs topped $230.1 million halfway through post-production. We had mixed feelings about the news in August that Disney+ had cancelled its Star Wars spinof.....»»
SpaceX’s Hera launch offers sublime view of Earth
A SpaceX rocket that launched a planetary defense mission on Monday captured a breathtaking view of Earth shortly after reaching orbit......»»
Elon Musk’s X loses battle over federal request for Trump’s DMs
Prosecutors now have a "blueprint" to seize privileged communications, X warned. Last year, special counsel Jack Smith asked X (formerly Twitter) to hand over Donald Trump's direc.....»»
Gmail Gets Refreshed Summary Cards, New “Happening Soon” Section
Gmail is getting several big changes to the way it presents information for purchases, events, bills, and travel emails. The summary cards you may have experienced in the past are about to get an overhaul that will bring you clearer information with.....»»
Earth Defense Force 6 just removed its controversial requirement
Sci-fi shooter Earth Defense Force 6 just removed an account requirement on Steam that led players to review-bomb it at launch......»»
Grab this cheap Samsung soundbar while it’s 40% off
Get immersed in virtualized surround sound with the Samsung HW-B650 3.1 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer, now on sale at Best Buy for $230!.....»»
Q&A: Why do election polls seem to have such a mixed track record?
Political polls underestimated the support for Donald Trump and overstated the backing for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. Four years later, the polling correctly anticipated Joe Biden's win over Trump, but both national and statew.....»»
Filament structure found to activate and regulate CRISPR-Cas "protein scissors"
CRISPR-Cas systems help to protect bacteria from viruses. Several different types of CRISPR-Cas defense systems are found in bacteria, which differ in their composition and functions. Among them, the most studied proteins today are Cas9 and Cas12, al.....»»
“Obviously a failure”: Sonos execs not getting bonuses due to app fiasco
Sonos extends hardware warranties by a year as act of contrition. Sonos' controversial app update in May was "obviously a failure," Sonos CEO Patrick Spence told Reuters today. W.....»»
Researchers determine how a protein contributes to human immune defense against RNA viruses
An international research team led by Prof. Dr. Janosch Hennig from the University of Bayreuth has discovered how the TRIM25 protein contributes to defense against RNA viruses whose genetic material is contained as ribonucleic acid (RNA)......»»
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.....»»
Donald Trump’s Absolutely Baffling Claim About ‘Phone Apps’ Raises New Questions
Donald Trump’s Absolutely Baffling Claim About ‘Phone Apps’ Raises New Questions.....»»
Georgia’s Republican Governor Shuts Down Trump’s Hurricane Conspiracy
Georgia’s Republican Governor Shuts Down Trump’s Hurricane Conspiracy.....»»
The Internet Can"t Get Over This Moment From Trump"s Speech
The Internet Can"t Get Over This Moment From Trump"s Speech.....»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (October 2024)
Jason Segel and Harrison Ford are back for season 1 of the Bill Lawrence comedy drama Shrinking, one of the best shows on Apple TV+ right now......»»
Trump escalates attacks on Harris" mental fitness and suggests she should be prosecuted
Trump escalates attacks on Harris" mental fitness and suggests she should be prosecuted.....»»
Why trying to protect freedom may work better than campaigning to protect democracy
When Joe Biden was the Democrats' candidate for president in 2020 and again in 2024, he staked his candidacy on being the person who would save democracy from the threat Donald Trump posed......»»
California governor vetoes expansive AI safety bill
Despite increasing calls for regulation, California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed the far reaching AI safety bill, SB 1047.....»»
California enacts car data privacy law to curb domestic violence
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that requires automakers selling internet-connected cars to do more to protect domestic abuse survivors......»»