Poland’s kids rejoice over new rules against homework. Teachers and parents aren’t so sure Posted May 11, 2024 Ola Kozak is celebrating. The 11-year-old, who loves music and drawing, expects to have more free time for her hobbies after Poland's government ordered strict limits on the amoun…
Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users Posted May 10, 2024 Google on April 12 began removing California news websites from some people’s search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state Legislature pass a law requiring the s…
Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says Posted May 9, 2024 Much like nutritional labels on food products, “broadband labels” for internet packages tell you just what is going into the pricing of your service, thanks to ne…
Traditional globes are still big business even in the age of Google Earth Posted May 8, 2024 A globe in the age of Google Earth? London globemaker Peter Bellerby thinks the human yearning to “find our place in the cosmos
The London restaurant cooking up sustainable fine dining menus Posted May 7, 2024 Fine dining might conjure up images of exotic foods, sourced from far-off lands. But St. Barts in London is on a mission to prove delicious food …
Failed Australian rideshare app accuses Uber of illegally operating service to gain unfair advantage Posted May 6, 2024 A failed Australian taxi industry disruptor told a court that Uber began illegally operating its ride-sharing service in Australia a decade ago t…
UK airports get more time to put in new scanners that will allow more liquids and packed laptops Posted May 5, 2024 Drink it or bin it: That phrase should have become history this summer at all U.K. airports. But it's set to persist for at least another year after the British government said it…
Google to purge billions of files containing personal data in settlement of Chrome privacy case Posted May 4, 2024 Google has agreed to purge billions of records containing personal information collected from more than 136 million people in the U.S. surfing the internet throug…
A Swiss castle becomes the world’s first Water Library Posted May 3, 2024 The first World Water Library was launched in Switzerland in March, aiming to become a campaigning force for the conservation of water. The library funded by the Swiss Development…
California-based 99 Cents Only Stores is closing down, citing COVID, inflation, and product theft Posted May 2, 2024 California-based 99 Cents Only Stores said on April 5 it will close all 371 of its outlets, ending the chain’s 42-year run of selling an assortment of bar…