Walmart is pulling back on DEI initiatives under conservative pressure
The retailer will no longer use the term DEI, among other things
New Russian missiles fired at Ukraine carried nuclear warheads without explosives, sources say
By Tom Balmforth and Gerry Doyle KYIV (Reuters) – A new ballistic missile fired by Russia at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro last week carried… Read More »New Russian missiles fired at Ukraine carried nuclear warheads without explosives, sources say
Things aren't looking good for the infamous CEO of 'healthcare terrorists'
Earlier this year, a Maltese magistrate concluded a four-year investigation into the case and recommended that Ernst and de la Torre be charged with money… Read More »Things aren't looking good for the infamous CEO of 'healthcare terrorists'
Phone maker Xiaomi created the car that Apple couldn't
You more than likely know Xiaomi, the so-called Apple of China, as a maker of smartphones that offer a good alternative to Samsung. You may… Read More »Phone maker Xiaomi created the car that Apple couldn't
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins called up to double duty as chief White House correspondent
Kaitlan Collins will take on the title of chief White House correspondent at CNN, where she will continue to anchor the cable network's primetime hour.… Read More »CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins called up to double duty as chief White House correspondent
Review: 'We Are Your Robots', still tuning
In Ethan Lipton's musings on AI, Mozart has a place alongside humpback whales.
Trump chooses Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor
A moderate from a swing district, she received support from several unions but narrowly lost her bid for a second term in the House of… Read More »Trump chooses Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor
British police are quietly withdrawing from the X platform due to concerns about its content
By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – Several British police forces have largely withdrawn from Elon Musk's X social media platform as concerns persist over its role… Read More »British police are quietly withdrawing from the X platform due to concerns about its content
We need a new right to repair for artificial intelligence
There is a growing trend of people and organizations rejecting the unsolicited imposition of AI into their lives. In December 2023, The New York Times… Read More »We need a new right to repair for artificial intelligence
Russia's Medvedev warns the West against discussing nuclear weapons for Ukraine
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that if the West delivered nuclear weapons to Ukraine, Moscow could view such… Read More »Russia's Medvedev warns the West against discussing nuclear weapons for Ukraine
The Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for user piracy
Record labels versus ISPs Cox has said that allowing the piracy ruling to stand would “force ISPs to terminate Internet service to households or businesses… Read More »The Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for user piracy
Chinese police prey on small businesses looking for cash
As municipalities face budget shortfalls, police are crossing provincial borders to collect fines and drain corporate cash. Companies call it a shakedown.
Asian currencies, Chinese stocks hit by Trump tariffs: analysts
(Bloomberg) — Markets are likely to remain under pressure as traders reassess their positions after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would impose trade tariffs on… Read More »Asian currencies, Chinese stocks hit by Trump tariffs: analysts
Margrethe Vestager, the world's top tech agent, makes her departure
Margrethe Vestager, the European Union's antitrust regulator who has put the harms of technology on the global agenda, reflected on a decade of cracking down… Read More »Margrethe Vestager, the world's top tech agent, makes her departure
Trial of controversial Alzheimer's drug halted after disappointing results
Cassava Sciences said the drug did not significantly reduce cognitive decline in 1,900 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
