Monthly Archives: July 2019
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Democratic presidential candidate, sues Google for ‘election interference’
Democratic primary candidate for president, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, has filed a lawsuit against Google over claims of “election interference.” In the complaint filed by Gabbard’s campaign committee, Tulsi Now Inc., the congresswoman alleges that the search giant suspended her presidential campaign’s Google ad account after the first Democratic primary debates last month. Gabbard seeks damages […]
Why Apple buying Intel's modem business is a big deal for the iPhone
It’s finally happened. After months of speculation, Apple has confirmed its plans to buy Intel’s smartphone modem business in a deal worth $1 billion. The acquisition, which hasn’t been finalized, is Apple’s second-largest in its history. (The record is still held by Beats, which Apple bought for $3 billion in 2014.) As part of the […]
MLB roundup: Yanks earn wild 10-inning win over Twins
Didi Gregorius went 5-for-5 with seven RBIs and scored the winning run in the 10th inning as the New York Yankees rallied for a wild 14-12 victory over the Minnesota Twins in a battle of division leaders Tuesday night in Minneapolis.
Exclusive: White House preparing order that would cut drug prices for Medicare – sources
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a sweeping executive order that would cut prices on virtually all branded prescription drugs sold to Medicare and other government programs, according to two industry sources who had discussions with the White House.
Biden defends civil rights record during NAACP appearance
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden defended his civil rights record on Wednesday, reminding a crowd of black leaders of his close relationship with Barack Obama while backing away from his work on the 1994 crime bill.
The latest 'Harlots' twist rivals anything seen on 'Game of Thrones'
This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of Hulu’s Harlots. Looking back, it shouldn’t have been that surprising. All of the meta-clues were there. Jessica Brown Findlay, best known for playing Lady Sybil on Downton Abbey, was an inspired casting choice for the dashing, daring lead role on Harlots, but Sybil’s most memorable […]
Everything you need to know about Facebook's deal with the FTC
It’s official. Facebook will pay a record-breaking $5 billion fine as part of an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission over privacy violations. On Wednesday, both Facebook and the FTC announced the details of the finalized settlement, which stems from the Cambridge Analytica scandal. For months, information has leaked regarding fines and other measures the […]
The garment industry is changing but this game is giving women the skills to keep up — Future Blink
Shimmy Upskill is a digital learning game that takes garment workers from zero digital literacy to competency in approximately four hours. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Clothing, Bangladesh, Future Blink, and Tech
Mariners place 2B Gordon on IR
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, one day after suffering a left quadriceps strain.
Ohio House passes bill to save nuclear power plants
Ohio’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to create subsidies to avoid the early shutdown of the state’s two nuclear power reactors.