No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank Posted October 31, 2024 Divers and marine experts found no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef after a New Zealand navy ship ran aground and sank, Samoa's deputy prime minister said. All 7…
Ballot measure takes aim at large-scale animal farms in California county Posted October 30, 2024 In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, a battle is brewing over the future of the region’s animal farms. Res…
Australia’s small town stores battle for survival in online shopping age Posted October 29, 2024 For decades, Australia's country towns have relied on independently owned general stores. But some are now at risk of disappearing because of increased competition and economic pr…
Criminals set up fake online pharmacies to sell deadly counterfeit pills, prosecutors say Posted October 28, 2024 A network of illegal drug sellers based in the U.S., the Dominican Republic and India packaged potentially deadly synthetic opioids into pills disguised as common prescription dru…
As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in Los Angeles are finding their audience Posted October 27, 2024 Streaming—and a pandemic—have radically transformed cinema consumption, but there is a growing number of mostly younger people contributing to a renaissance of LA’s independent th…
Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over phone settings, accusing them of violating antitrust laws Posted October 26, 2024 Video game maker Epic Games sued Google and Samsung, accusing the tech companies of coordinating to block third-party competition in application distribution on Samsung devices. …
Meta hit with $102 million privacy fine from European Union over 2019 password security lapse Posted October 25, 2024 Meta was punished in September with a fine worth more than $100 million from the social media giant’s European Union privacy regulator over a security lapse invol…
Diners are skipping restaurants and making more meals at home as inflation trend inverts Posted October 24, 2024 Eating in is in and eating out is out. That's the message that inflation-squeezed consumers have been sending to fast-food companies and other restaurants. Mea…
How colorful, personalized patches bring joy to young cancer patients Posted October 23, 2024 When Oliver Burkhardt underwent leukemia treatment at age 9, he entered the hospital wearing his patch-covered denim jacket. Pokemon. Superman. NASA. Police, fire, military. Class…
How a robotic dog that fire blasts weeds could help curb pesticide use in agriculture Posted October 22, 2024 A canine-like Spot robot could provide the answer to harmful pesticides. Forever a problem child for environmentalists, the UN has long been keen to minimize thei…