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Volkswagen halts car sales in S. Korea due to subpar warning triangles

Jan 31, 2023 22:23 pm UTC| Economy Business Law

Volkswagen Korea has temporarily stopped all new car sales due to warning triangles failing to meet standards. According to the South Korean unit of German carmaking giant Volkswagen AG, although it is not legally...

OpenAI, Microsoft said open-source code lawsuit lacks specificity

Jan 30, 2023 21:34 pm UTC| Law Technology Economy Business

Microsoft Corp, Microsofts GitHub Inc, and OpenAI Inc argued that a lawsuit against them for improperly monetizing open-source code in training artificial intelligence systems cannot be sustained for lack of...

Nike sues BAPE for copying famous sneaker designs

Jan 30, 2023 21:28 pm UTC| Law Life Economy Business

Nike Inc sued Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE) in the Manhattan federal court for allegedly copying some of its most famous shoes, such as Force 1, Air Jordan 1, and Dunk sneakers. BAPEs designs, says Nike,...

Court awards Burger King workers $2 million for unpaid wages, denial of breaks

Jan 28, 2023 22:54 pm UTC| Law Economy Business

California has ordered Golden Gate Restaurant Group Inc. to pay $2.2 million in wage theft citations to 230 people who worked at its Burger King stores between 2016 and 2019 . The corporation, which previously operated...

Twitter faces more lawsuits over unpaid rent

Jan 26, 2023 23:32 pm UTC| Economy Business Law

More landlords are suing Twitter over unpaid rent, this time at the social media companys headquarters in San Francisco and its British offices. Sri Nine Market Square LLC, the owner of Twitters San Francisco...

Bristol Myers sues AstraZeneca anew for another cancer drug patent infringement

Jan 26, 2023 13:06 pm UTC| Health Economy Business Law

Bristol Myers Squibb has sued AstraZeneca for its antibody-based cancer treatment Imjudo, which it says infringes its patents for its drug Yervoy According to Bristol Myer, Imjudo fights cancer in the same way as...

Alcohol bans and law and order responses to crime in Alice Springs haven't worked in the past, and won't work now

Jan 26, 2023 11:57 am UTC| Law

Since colonisation, interventions to curb Aboriginal crime and alcohol have been deployed to control and harm First Nations communities and people. Nowhere is this more true than in the Northern Territory. When these...

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Economy

TikTok CEO Turns to Musk for Guidance Amid Trump Policy Concerns, WSJ Reports

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has reportedly consulted Elon Musk for insights on navigating potential U.S. tech policy shifts under the Trump administration, according to the Wall Street Journal. ByteDance executives remain...

Siri's AI Upgrade in iOS 19 May Signal Apple's Split from OpenAI and ChatGPT

In a bold move, Apple plans to overhaul Siri with advanced AI in iOS 19, potentially ending its partnership with OpenAI. The new Siri aims to match ChatGPTs capabilities, offering users more natural conversations and the...

Nvidia CEO: Trump’s AI Export Limits Won’t Halt Global Tech Collaboration

Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, expressed confidence that global tech collaboration will persist, even under U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI technologies introduced during Trumps term. Speaking in Hong Kong, Huang...

Canada retail sales rises in September

According to Statistics Canadas preliminary estimate, retail sales increased by a strong 0.4% month-over-month (m/m) in September. When inflation was taken into account, the gain was even more noticeable, with retail sales...

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Politics

Donald Trump's policy changes affecting student loans in 2025

Former President Donald Trump is set to introduce sweeping changes to student loan policies in 2025, stirring significant debate among borrowers and policymakers alike. The proposed reforms, outlined as part of his broader...

XRP Soars as Trump’s Pro-Crypto Treasury Pick Gains Ripple CEO’s Approval

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse celebrated President-elect Donald Trumps nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, dubbing him a perfect pick. The pro-crypto stance ignited a surge in XRP prices, which soared over...

Donald Trump Nominates Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel: ‘Tensions High, Stakes Higher’

Former President Donald J. Trump has announced his nomination of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. If confirmed by the Senate, Huckabee would step into a crucial role during...

Lori Chavez-DeRemer Tapped for Secretary of Labor: ‘Historic Choice’ or Political Gamble?

Former President Donald J. Trump announced his nomination of Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer for U.S. Secretary of Labor, signaling a potential shift in national labor policies. The selection has ignited a wave of...

Pam Bondi’s Shocking Push for Epstein Name Reveal: ‘No Secrets, No Exceptions Sparks Fury!’

Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General and Trumps nominee for U.S. Attorney General, has stirred controversy by publicly advocating for the release of numerous names contained in the infamous Jeffrey Epstein case...

Science

Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?

Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere. Weve all seen beautiful images of the Earth from space, some photographed by...

Blue Origin Prepares to Test New Glenn Rocket, Set to Rival SpaceX's Falcon Rockets

Blue Origin is making significant strides toward testing its New Glenn rocket, designed to compete with SpaceXs Falcon lineup. With seven BE-4 engines producing 3.8 million pounds of thrust, the New Glenn is set to test...

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Technology

Stellar Jumps 80% to $0.55 as Grayscale Trust Adds Millions—Is $1 Within Reach?

Stellars price surged over 80%, reaching $0.55 amid strong buying momentum and a sharp rise in trading volumes. Analysts suggest a bullish pattern could drive prices toward $3 or even $5, sparking renewed investor...

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Explodes 49,646% as SHIB Price Climbs 10% in Stunning Market Rally

Shiba Inu witnessed a burn rate surge of 49,646% in just one day, eliminating over 175 million tokens. This extraordinary burn event paralleled a remarkable 10% price jump, solidifying SHIBs market momentum. Shiba Inus...

Dogecoin Rockets 25% as Analyst Forecasts Bullish Breakout to $0.82

Dogecoin soared nearly 25% in the past 24 hours, reaching an intraday high of $0.48. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez predicts a bullish breakout to $0.82, suggesting DOGE could surpass its previous all-time high. The surge...

Bitcoin Targets $180K in 2025, TYMIO Founder Predicts Supply Shock

Bitcoins price could surge to $180,000 by the end of 2025 due to supply constraints and halving events, according to TYMIO founder Georgii Verbitskii. He highlights increasing demand and lost coins as catalysts for a...

Arthur Hayes Drives Solana Meme Coin Rally, FlowerAI’s Market Cap Jumps $8M After Social Media Post

FlowerAI surged over 35% after Arthur Hayes post, bringing its market cap to $30 million. The promotion highlights the continued dominance of Solanas meme coin ecosystem, which is outperforming Ethereum in decentralized...