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Craig Wright Lied About Creating Bitcoin and Faked Evidence, Judge Rules
A UK judge has determined that Craig Wright forged evidence in a campaign to prove he is Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin, in a move that prevents him from bringing further lawsuits in the country.Wired - Tech - Crypto -
The NHS was created by men for men, says health secretary
Maternity care has historically not been a priority in hospitals, says health secretaryBBC News - Top stories -
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Sex offender arrested after faking death to avoid registering, Arizona sheriff says
A convicted sex offender tried to fake his own death to avoid registering, an Arizona sheriff said this week.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump campaign says it will sue filmmakers behind 'The Apprentice' movie for including 'blatantly false assertions'
Former President Trump's reelection campaign plans to sue the filmmakers behind the new biopic film, "The Apprentice," which follows the former president's early years in the real estate business, for including what it calls "blatantly false ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Lab-Grown Meat Is on Shelves Now. But There’s a Catch
A store in Singapore is selling lab-grown chicken, but it contains only 3 percent animal cells.Wired - Tech -
Bumble to Users: You Need Sex. Users to Bumble: Get Lost.
A new advertising campaign from the dating app set off a firestorm of criticism, prompting the company to apologize.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Why TikTok Users Are Blocking Celebrities
A TikTok movement is calling for followers to block famous people over their stances on the Israel-Hamas war. It began at the Met Gala.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Param Labs raises $7M to fund gaming ecosystem development
Param Labs announced it's raised $7 million in its latest funding round to fund its modular gaming ecosystem.VentureBeat - Tech -
US lab-grown meat bans criticised as culture war ‘own goal’
Producer warns America is ceding a competitive advantage, just as it did with semiconductorsFinancial Times - Business -
Not all American tariffs are created equal
Unlike Trump’s policies, the Biden trade strategy aims to build domestic industrial capacity and could be good for US alliesFinancial Times - Business -
Is a $10,000 deposit into a high-yield savings account worth it?
A $10,000 deposit into a high-yield savings account could make sense for savers now. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
Vermont makes waves on data privacy
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, May 17, 2024 Welcome to Tech Friday, a new joint project of The Hill and Pluribus News covering tech policy across government. Sign up to receive The Hill's newsletters here. Rather ...The Hill - Politics -
Democrats pan Trump's play for Minnesota as a 'head fake'
A Republican presidential candidate hasn't won Minnesota in 50 years, yet signs point to part of the "blue wall" being an emerging battleground.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Plumber accused of faking stories complains to Ofcom
James Anderson says there is a "witch hunt" against him following a BBC investigation.BBC News - Top stories -
US lawmakers clash after 'fake eyelashes' comment
The fiery exchange began when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Democrat Jasmine Crockett.BBC News - Top stories -
'My fake food was good enough for Barbie'
A fake food artist is "stunned" by the response since her work featured in the hit film Barbie.BBC News - Top stories -
DU: Fake emergency call used as ‘distraction’ for vandalism
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Three New Rules to Create Customer Loyalty
Hanging on to consumers and clients has never been more difficult. Make sure you know what you're up against.Inc. - Business -
Activists sue Russia over ‘weak’ climate policy
Russian constitutional court is considering claim, which activists hope will raise awareness about emissions. A group of activists are fighting for the right to scrutinise Russia’s climate policies, and in particular its enormous methane ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
OpenAI partners with Reddit to integrate unique user-generated content into ChatGPT
OpenAI and Reddit announce a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize online communities and drive AI innovation by integrating cutting-edge AI-powered features and unique user-generated content.VentureBeat - Tech -
Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.CBS News - Top stories - Apple -
FSA vs. HSA: What to Know About the Accounts to Pay Medical Costs
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts both have tax benefits, but both may also have drawbacks, two reports found.The New York Times - Business -
Eurostar reverses wheelchair policy that left user stranded, after Observer campaign
Passengers were left abandoned and humiliated after operator banned staff from providing assistance. Eurostar has reversed a new accessibility policy that left a wheelchair user stranded and has retrained its London staff following pressure from ...The Guardian - World -
Companies are trying to attract more smartphone users across Africa. But there are risks
Internet-enabled phones can play a unique role in sub-Saharan Africa, where infrastructure and public services are among the world’s least developedABC News - Tech -
County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.CBS News - Top stories -
Trump's Social-Media Account Posts Video Referencing a 'Unified Reich'
The post on Truth Social used the term amid imaginary headlines of the former president winning re-election.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Trump social media account shares video mentioning "unified reich"
A video posted to Donald Trump's social media account included references to a "unified reich" among hypothetical news headlines depicting an election win by him in November.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Nestle to launch food products that cater to Wegovy and Ozempic users
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.CBS News - Top stories -
'The Afterlife of Data' Review: The Dilemma of Digital Ghosts
Social media companies expected to eventually delete the inactive accounts of users who died. The idea met considerable resistance.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta slapped with child safety probe under sweeping EU tech law
Facebook parent company Meta on Thursday was hit with a major investigation from the EU into risks of its platforms to minors.CNBC - Business - European Union -
Meta Faces Fresh Probe Over ‘Addictive’ Effect on Kids
The EU has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram’s child protection measures as part of mounting concerns around minors’ use of social media.Wired - Tech -
Meta Faces EU Probe Over Facebook, Instagram Child-Protection Policies
The investigation, which could eventually lead to a fine, will look into the platforms’ use of algorithms that officials said may stimulate addictive behavior in children.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - European Union -
Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Child Safety Risks
The Digital Services Act, which became active last year,requires social media platforms to work harder to prevent dangerous and illegal content from reaching younger users.Inc. - Business - European Union -
EU investigating Meta over addictive effects of Facebook, Instagram on children
The European Union is investigating Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over the potentially addictive effects of its platforms on children. The bloc’s executive arm, the European Commission, opened “formal proceedings” against ...The Hill - Politics - European Union -
Raucous congressional hearing with 'fake eyelashes' comment sparks backlash
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday said he is disappointed in the chaos and name-calling that happened during a raucous House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday night.ABC News - Top stories -
Trials of Trump and Menendez in Manhattan Create Unprecedented Court Drama
Manhattan is playing host to two of the biggest political trials in American history. The courthouses are just 500 feet apart.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Rudy Giuliani indicted for role in Arizona fake-elector scheme
Ex-New York mayor last of 17 defendants to be served in plot to overturn Donald Trump’s election loss to Joe Biden in 2020. Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is the last of 17 defendants to be served an indictment in Arizona’s fake-elector case ...The Guardian - World -
Rudy Giuliani served indictment in Arizona fake elector case
The former New York mayor was served after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car, a political adviser said.CBS News - Top stories -
How to Create a Strong Financial Plan When You’re Renting Forever
Either by choice or because they are priced out of the market, many people plan to never stop renting. Building wealth without home equity requires a different mind-set.The New York Times - Business