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Meta and Google allegedly targeted teens with ads: report
Meta and Google conspired to target 13 to 17-year-old children with Instagram ads on YouTube, according to a new report from the Financial Times. In doing so, Google went against its own rules for how to treat minors online. The Financial Times said it received official documents and spoke to people familiar with the matter.… -
Federal, state regulators give Vineyard Wind update as locals remain frustrated
Nearly a month after a damaged offshore wind turbine sent debris into the Atlantic Ocean, turning the small Massachusetts island of Nantucket into an environmental flashpoint, the cleanup and fallout are still unfolding as local residents express growing frustration with the response to the incident. State and federal regulators came to a community meeting on… -
White Castle becomes latest restaurant to join value meal wars
White Castle is latest chain to join the value meal wars as restaurants try to attract inflation-worried customers who might be thinking of dining at other places or just staying at home. The company has cut the cost of its burgers by more than 30%. For a limited time, the Ohio-based chain is selling shareable… -
Poll reveals disconnect between American public and US foreign policy
Growing skepticism is shaping American views on international aid, especially regarding Ukraine. According to a poll released Thursday, Aug. 8, by Defense Priorities and YouGov, most Americans are hesitant to provide unconditional aid to Ukraine amid doubts about its ability to succeed against Russia. This unease reflects broader concerns that U.S. foreign policy may not… -
US calls for probe of alleged sexual assault on detainee by IDF troops
Surveillance video released by Israeli media from inside an Israeli military base, Sde Teiman, allegedly shows soldiers sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee. The U.S. State Department called the reports “horrific” and said the Israeli government should fully investigate them. “There ought to be zero tolerance for sexual abuse, rape of any detainee, period,” State Department… -
Chinese drilling effort sets new record for deepest single-day dig
The China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) announced a technological achievement during the week of Aug. 4, setting a new record for the deepest depth ever reached in a single day of drilling. The company successfully drilled more than 6,500 feet in just 24 hours, ultimately reaching an overall depth of over 24,000 feet. During this… -
Microsoft plans community solar panels across US to offset AI emissions
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly increasing energy demands worldwide, particularly impacting tech companies that operate data centers to support AI operations. These companies are now facing the challenge of managing a substantial rise in electricity consumption while adhering to their commitments to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Microsoft committed to becoming carbon… -
Costco cracking down on membership sharing a la Netflix
Costco is joining in on the crackdown on subscription sharing by adding measures to make sure only the customers who have membership cards are using them. The big box company said membership scanning devices are on the way after a test run at some stores. “Over the coming months, membership scanning devices will be used… -
Global renewable energy transition may hinge on the world’s poorest nations
A recent report by the Rockefeller Foundation found that the success of the renewable energy transition may depend heavily on the world’s poorest nations. According to the report, the 72 most energy-poor countries will need to generate twice the current energy output of the United States from renewable sources by 2050. If those countries fail… -
Phelps calls for lifetime ban for athletes caught doping after Olympic scandal
The most decorated Olympian of all time wants to ban anyone caught doping from competing in the Games. Swimmer Michael Phelps, the 23-time Olympic medalist, said the Olympics should enact a one-and-done policy for athletes who test positive for banned substances. “If you test positive, you should never be allowed to come back and compete… -
Officials raising awareness after dog starts house fire by biting phone charger
Oklahoma fire officials have released footage of a house fire that occurred in May, revealing an unusual cause: a dog chewing through a phone charger. Fortunately, all residents and pets escaped the home safely and without injury. The Tulsa Fire Department is using the accident to highlight the potential dangers associated with lithium-ion batteries, which… -
Architects and energy firm set to reimagine skyscrapers as giant batteries
Major architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has announced a partnership with power storage company Energy Vault to develop an innovative energy-storing tower. This ambitious project aims to create a skyscraper that could potentially reach heights of over 3,000 feet while functioning as a building-sized battery. “The combination of our pioneering work in gravity… -
NIH violated free speech by blocking activists’ comments, court rules
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) violated activists’ First Amendment rights when it deleted comments on the NIH Facebook and Instagram pages, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Animal rights activists had been posting comments to the NIH’s social media posts to advocate against animal testing. The agency’s moderation policy prohibited “off-topic posts” and…
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