US wins appeal against UK ruling that blocked Julian Assange’s extradition
UK court accepts US assurances about how Assange will be treated in prison. Enlarge / Supporters of Julian Assange outside the Royal Courts of Justice on December 10, 2021, in London, England. (credit: Getty Images | Chris Ratcliffe ).....»»
2,000 senior women win “biggest victory possible” in landmark climate case
Landmark ruling could motivate more climate litigation globally. Enlarge / Members of Swiss association Senior Women for Climate Protection react after the announcement of decisions after a hearing of the European Court of Human.....»»
Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that Switzerland had not done enough to protect its citizens from climate change—blowing open the door for further cases against governments......»»
Teenagers still overwhelmingly want iPhone and Apple Watch more than any other brand
The iPhone still wins teenagers' popularity contests, with a survey determining Apple's smartphone is at near record highs for both ownership and the intention to purchase by the group.The iPhone's camera is a major selling point.The semi-annual Taki.....»»
Apple chip maker TSMC wins $6.6 billion US subsidy
The US Commerce Department is awarding iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC $6.6 billion and providing low-cost loans, for a third fabrication plant in Arizona.TSMC's headquarters in Hsinchu, TaiwanTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is the ma.....»»
Jon Stewart opens up about Apple interference in his show
After originally claims that his split with Apple TV+ was amicable, Jon Stewart has now revealed that the company blocked topics and even guests he wanted to cover on "The Problem with Jon Stewart."Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" (Source: Comedy Cent.....»»
Everything you need to know about Kevin Costner’s Horizon movies
Kevin Costner is betting big on his Horizon movies, which should appeal to Yellowstone fans. Here’s what we know about the plot, cast, and release date......»»
Crime blotter: A year later, Alderwood Apple Store theft remains unsolved
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a significant Apple Watch theft happened at Walmart, Woz wins a round in court, and Malaysian ethics after an iPhone incident.Apple Store in AlderwoodThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the w.....»»
The Anthropocene already exists in our heads, even if it"s now officially not a geological epoch
An international subcommittee of geologists recently voted to reject a proposal to make the Anthropocene an official new geological epoch, defined by humanity's enormous impact on the planet. Assuming some protests do not overturn the ruling, it will.....»»
Piston Automotive wins $8.5M state grant for plant to supply GM in suburban Detroit
The project marks a return to former stomping grounds for company owner Vinnie Johnson, a two-time NBA champ nicknamed “the Microwave” during his Detroit Pistons heyday......»»
Lawsuit from Elon Musk’s X against anti-hate speech group dismissed by US judge
Ruling says case appeared to be directed at "punishing" speech from nonprofit. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Dan Kitwood ) A US judge has struck down a lawsuit brought by X against a nonprofit group that researched tox.....»»
Interior green wall plants treated with antigibberellin plant growth regulators show controlled stem growth
As more businesses recognize the many benefits of having plants in the workplace, interior green walls, also known as living walls, have gained popularity in recent years for their aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits. However, managing plant.....»»
After appeal to Musk, X suspends accounts that outed neo-Nazi cartoonist
Researchers, journalists are blocked from sharing the alleged identity of Stonetoss. Enlarge (credit: iStock/Getty Images) X has locked and suspended the accounts of journalists and researchers who shared the alleged ide.....»»
Unknown Caller vs. No Caller ID: What’s the difference?
Getting mysterious calls on your phone from unknown places? Here's how to tell the difference between an unknown caller and one with blocked caller ID......»»
Former auto dealer Bernie Moreno, with Trump support, wins GOP U.S. Senate primary in Ohio
Moreno said at his victory party that he had spoken with Donald Trump and thanked him for his support......»»
Apple speaks out against Epic"s contempt of court accusation
Following Epic Games's requesting that Apple should be held in contempt of court over what it alleges is failure to comply with an anti-steering ruling, Apple has issued a rare direct response.Playing 'Fortnite' on an iPhoneThe long-running legal bat.....»»
Bitcoin Fog operator convicted of laundering $400M in bitcoins on darknet
Roman Sterlingov will appeal, denouncing DOJ's crypto-tracing techniques. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A US federal jury has convicted a dual Russian-Swedish national, Roman Sterlingov, for opera.....»»
TikTok ban: Congress and Biden in favor, but Senate may block
There’s been significant progress toward a US TikTok ban, with Congress looking likely to vote in favor, and President Biden confirming that he will sign the bill if it passes – but the latest report saying that it may be blocked by the Senate......»»
Gun manufacturers" ads appeal to women as "serious students" of firearms to boost sales
Gun manufacturers are appealing to women as "serious students" of firearms in their advertising—a shift in strategy over the last two decades that may be contributing to increased gun sales, a new study shows......»»
Apple TV+ Oscar disappointment: 13 nominations, but no wins
Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon and Ridley Scott’s Napoleon resulted in an impressive total of 13 Apple TV+ Oscar nominations – but sadly neither movie picked up any awards on the night … more….....»»
2024 Oscar winners: Oppenheimer wins 7 awards, including Best Picture
Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and Barbie dominated the 2024 Oscars and we're sharing every winner from the 96th Academy Awards......»»