Uber drivers are workers not self-employed, Supreme Court rules
The decision could mean thousands of Uber drivers are set to receive minimum wage and holiday pay......»»
Apple sues ex employee over iOS Journal app leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, accusing the ex-iOS software engineer of breaching confidentiality agreements by leaking details of the Journal app before its launch.Gavel in a courtroomThe lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of.....»»
FTX fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
SBF had asked for sentence of just 5 or 6 years. Prosecutors sought 40 to 50. Enlarge / FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrives at US District Court on March 30, 2023, in New York City after being hit with a criminal charge for all.....»»
Supergene research solves the mystery of tiny ant queens
An ant colony is sustained through complex social dynamics, with each member—the queen, males and workers (sterile females)—contributing to the greater community. Some species add complexity to this dynamic with the addition of rather small queen.....»»
Sega lays off 240 workers and sells Company of Heroes 3 studio
Sega is letting Company of Heroes 3 developer Relic Entertainment go independent, but is also laying off 240 from its European studios......»»
Sony successfully defends itself in court amidst controller patent lawsuit
Genuine Enabling Technology (GET) loses its $500 million controller patent lawsuit against Sony......»»
Federal government AI initiatives are subject to three rules – White House
As 2024 looks like the year that Apple makes its big push into generative AI, the federal government is also encouraging the use of AI by its own agencies … more….....»»
Facebook secretly spied on Snapchat usage to confuse advertisers, court docs say
Zuckerberg told execs to “figure out” how to spy on encrypted Snapchat traffic. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Unsealed court documents have revealed more details about a secret Facebook project.....»»
The Real Reason Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree......»»
How security leaders can ease healthcare workers’ EHR-related burnout
Staff experiencing burnout in healthcare settings is not something that security leaders typically worry about – unless, maybe, it is the security team itself that is suffering from it. Healthcare CISOs and privacy officers worry more about the con.....»»
SCOTUS mifepristone case: Justices focus on anti-abortion groups’ legal standing
The case has big implications for women's health and the authority of the FDA. Enlarge / Demonstrators participate in an abortion-rights rally outside the Supreme Court as the justices of the court hear oral arguments in the case.....»»
The Real Reason Why Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree......»»
Despite "deep state" fears, research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive
It's common for political candidates to disparage "the government" even as they run for an office in which they would be part of, yes, running the government......»»
2025 Mini Countryman: More spacious cabin, updated tech
The 2025 update has Level 2 autonomous driving systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel on highwaylike routes at speeds of up to nearly 38 mph......»»
Survey study shows workers with more flexibility and job security have better mental health
A team of community health specialists at the Boston University School of Public Health, working with a psychiatrist from Brown University, has found evidence that suggests workers who have more job flexibility and security tend to have better mental.....»»
Workers with job flexibility and security have better mental health
Job flexibility and security were linked to significantly less psychological distress and anxiety. Enlarge (credit: Office Space) American workers who have more flexibility and security in their jobs also have better me.....»»
Court upholds California rules to protect fish, but Newsom wants lenient Delta approach
A Sacramento judge upheld a decision by California's water regulator to cut back agricultural and municipal water use from the San Joaquin River. The decision could lend support for future regulations in the rest of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River D.....»»
Organizations under pressure to modernize their IT infrastructures
The use of hybrid multicloud models is forecasted to double over the next one to three years as IT decision makers are facing new pressures to modernize IT infrastructures because of drivers like AI, security, and sustainability, according to Nutanix.....»»
Q&A: Research reveals tips for making positive first impressions on co-workers, customers and clients
First impressions are often long-lasting and can impact a professional career in profound and unintended ways. Today, because initial business contacts often happen online—think an emailed intro, a phone text, or a Zoomed teleconference—many indi.....»»
SBF repeatedly lied to get out of “supervillain” prison term, FTX CEO alleges
FTX CEO: "The harm was vast. The remorse is nonexistent." Enlarge / FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (R) departs Manhattan Federal Court after an arraignment hearing on March 30, 2023, in New York City. (credit: Drew Angerer / Staf.....»»
Apple will crush the DoJ in court if Garland sticks with outdated arguments
The Department of Justice's massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is based on old information. Merrick Garland and company are going to lose big if they rely on arguments where practically every point made is no longer true.Tim Cook will win the Do.....»»