A federal judge blasted Google for its negligent policy that resulted in the deletion of employee chat records as closing arguments wrapped up Friday in a landmark antitrust case that could result in unprecedented changes to the tech giant’s core business. Justice Department attorneys asked Judge Amit Mehta to sanction Google for failing to preserve
Opening arguments are expected to be heard at a Wilmington, Delaware, courthouse on Monday in Dominion Voting Systems defamation trial against Fox News, which has been accused of telling vacuous lies about the 2020 presidential election and the tech companys role. At stake is some $1.6 billion, the amount Dominion demands in restitution, along with
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after six weeks, before many people know theyre pregnant, further decimating abortion access in the South. The bill passed the Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday afternoon in a 7040 vote. DeSantis signed it into law hours
Montana lawmakers passed a bill on Friday banning TikTok from operating in the state amid growing concerns about the app’s suspected ties to the Chinese government. The bill was passed by the state House in a 5443 vote and now heads to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. If Gianforte signs it into law, Montana will become
New York wine and liquor stores are struggling as their customers dry out from the boozy days of the pandemic — and a pair of state lawmakers has concocted a potentially controversial remedy for the hangover. At the start of the year, New York state Sen. Michelle Hinchey quietly introduced a bill to allow wine
Joe Biden’s dog – which has bitten US Secret Service staff several times – should be put down, a political opponent, who wrote about shooting her own dog, has suggested. Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor, who is being vetted as a candidate for Donald Trump’s vice president in November’s election, admitted shooting and killing
Photo of a person making a mobile payment. Ant International Chinese fintech major Ant Group is looking to boost its global presence via its digital offering, Alipay+, as it seeks to connect mobile payment apps around the world. “What we found is that people want to use their home e-wallets when they travel abroad. So
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“The moment you have it yourself you hear it everywhere, but for something so prevalent it’s not talked about at all,” says Patrick Keane. His right arm is plugged into a tube that runs up to a bag of clear liquid in a treatment room at the Royal Free Hospital in north London, one of
Mass flooding in Brazil has killed 75 people with more than 100 people still missing, local authorities said on Sunday. More than 80,000 people have been forced to flee their homes since downpours began across Rio Grande do Sul in the south of the country on Monday. Some 15,000 people have sought refuge in schools,
ESPN News Services May 4, 2024, 10:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points, Naz Reid had 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1 of the second-round series Saturday night.
Authorities in California have been mocked over a “billion-dollar” bridge to nowhere. The state government of California has long planned for a Los Angeles to San Francisco high-speed rail project. Despite initial funding being approved back in 2008, the line is still a long way off and expected to cost over $100bn in total. So
A driver has died after crashing a vehicle into a gate at the White House, authorities say. The driver was found dead in the vehicle following the crash shortly before 10.30pm on Saturday, the US Secret Service said in a statement. They crashed into an outer perimeter gate of the White House complex while travelling
Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterMay 4, 2024, 04:21 PM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for
Photo: Tesloid Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla software-locked its cheapest Model Y (Standard Range RWD), and it plans to offer 40 to 60 more miles of range for $1,500-$2,000. Over the years, Tesla has periodically offered cheaper vehicles with shorter ranges, and rather than building a new vehicle with a smaller battery pack, the
It is a paradox that humanity at its very worst so often also brings out its very best too. This is a story about the kindness of strangers. It’s a story about hope over hopelessness. It’s about the war in Gaza but also about the rarest of diseases. It is about two families in worlds
Andy Street’s interview with Sky News fired the starting gun for discussion over the future direction of the Conservative Party. But the battlefield immediately proved to be the Conservative WhatsApp group, also leaked to Sky News. There are two big conclusions about the leaks There are two Tory MPs publicly prepared to call on Rishi
Associated Press May 4, 2024, 12:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions STAMFORD, Conn. — The Kentucky Derby will remain on NBC through 2032 after the network and Churchill Downs Inc. extended their contract through 2032, announcing it hours before the running of the 150th race on Saturday. The race switched to NBC in 2001 after
Police have seized 22 dogs in Sheffield, with most believed to be XL bullys. The breed was banned in England and Wales in February, and owners had to apply for an exemption certificate. Last month, campaigners were given the green light to bring a High Court challenge against the government’s ban. South Yorkshire Police say
Tesla has introduced a new variant of the Model Y – the Long Range Rear-wheel drive – and axed the previous RWD model, which had previously been the cheapest Model Y ever in the US. Tesla’s prices have been doing their usual fluctuating lately, with the Model Y getting a $2k discount just two weeks ago.