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Take note: Jelly Roll, Pink among music industry’s latest trademark cases
Musicians’ intellectual property and trademark law have intersected several times in recent years. The singers Jelly Roll and Pink are just two of the artists involved in the latest trademark cases hitting the music industry. Jelly Roll — a Grammy-nominated country music superstar whose real name is Jason DeFord — is being sued by Jellyroll,… -
Noem’s publisher to cut Kim Jong Un passage from memoir after controversy
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s book publisher, Center Street, stated it will be removing a passage from reprints of her upcoming memoir titled “No Going Back.” The passage in question is where Noem claims she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “I remember when I met with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un,”… -
Bodies found in Mexico identified as American tourist, Australian brothers
Three bodies found in a well in Baja California, Mexico, have been identified as a missing American tourist and two Australian brothers, according to Mexican officials. Early Friday, May 3, the FBI said authorities retrieved the three bodies from a 50-foot-deep water hole near La Bocana beach. A fourth unidentified male body unrelated to the case… -
Boeing Starliner looks for successful launch after years of delay
NASA astronauts are set to test-drive Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft during its first manned mission to the International Space Station on Monday, May 6, after a decade of mechanical challenges. The CST-100 Starliner test mission, long delayed and over $1 billion over budget, will carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in its final test before regular missions… -
Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’
The Israeli military sent a message to those living in parts of Rafah to “evacuate immediately.” Boeing looks to have a successful launch of its manned spacecraft after years of setbacks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, May 6, 2024. Israel tells people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’ The… -
GOP bill would force immigrants reported to ICE if they illegally try to buy guns
Republican senators have introduced a bill that would alert immigration authorities when an immigrant in the U.S. illegally attempts to purchase a gun. Undocumented immigrants are barred from buying guns in the U.S., however, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is not required to alert U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or local… -
New EV tax credit exemption will benefit US consumers, but also China
In a bid to make electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible to American consumers, the White House announced a new policy shift Friday, May 3, on its federal tax credits. The move for more affordable EVs stands to benefit U.S. consumers, but also China. Earlier this year, the Biden administration implemented sourcing requirements for EVs to… -
US F-16 intercepts Russian bombers near Alaska airspace
Nuclear-capable Russian military aircraft flew within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Thursday, May 2, prompting an intercept by an American F-16. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) monitored their flight path but emphasized that the situation was not as severe as it might seem. The Alaska ADIZ extends 150 miles beyond… -
Record-breaking $10B clean energy deal to help Microsoft power AI at data centers
Microsoft has agreed to a deal which the company describes as the largest single electricity purchase agreement signed between two corporate partners. Partnering with Brookfield Asset Management, Microsoft is investing more than $10 billion to provide power for its artificial intelligence operations at data centers. The funds will go toward building solar farms, wind turbines… -
Police warn of outside agitators, ‘chaos professionals’ co-opting college protests
Violent riots have erupted on American college campuses in the last week, with young adults protesting Israel and its ongoing war with Hamas. Police have arrested hundreds of protesters and new reports are shedding light on who is being arrested. Police say they’re not just arresting students but also “chaos professionals.” Protesters have set up… -
EVs could kill AM radio, Congress wants to save it
The growing prevalence of electric vehicles (EVs) has kickstarted a debate over the compatibility of AM radio technology with these automobiles. The problem lies in the potential electromagnetic interference that AM radios could cause to essential EV propulsion systems like electric motors and high-voltage batteries. Automakers are facing considerable financial implications, with estimates suggesting a… -
Anticipated offshore wind rebound faces first test after Biden admin’s proposal
A pair of recently proposed offshore wind sales by the Biden administration hope to revitalize an industry which took some major hits a year ago. The proposals come after a tumultuous period for offshore wind in 2023. It saw millions of dollars in canceled contracts, delayed projects and utility providers trying to hike rates. However,… -
Tesla may have made EV charging harder, even for other car brands
A recent move by Tesla may have made it harder for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to charge their cars, even if they own a model from a different brand. Just weeks after cutting 10% of its global workforce, the automaker announced another round of layoffs. Tesla said it will part ways with with almost the…
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