DF The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended its crackdown on data brokers, unveiling settlements with two major firms that will prohibit them from selling users’ sensitive location data. In a move seen as significant for data privacy, the FTC settlements mark one of Lina Khan’s last big actions as chair of the agency. As her … Read more
The foldable phone market has been struggling, with shipments of folding displays decreasing for the first time in 2024. According to a report from Digital Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), demand for foldable displays decreased by 38% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024. This decline comes despite several well-received flagship foldable releases this year, including … Read more
The Washington Commanders have hired Mark Clouse as their new president, filling a key role in the team’s revamped power structure. Clouse, who has served as CEO of The Campbell’s Company since 2019, will start at the end of January and be responsible for business operations. Clouse comes to the Commanders after Jason Wright stepped … Read more
The United States Postal Service has offered tips to help prevent package theft in Lackawanna County, a trend that has been on the rise with the increase in online shopping. Residents are advised to be cautious when leaving packages at their doorstep and consider using alternative delivery options. The USPS recommends using a neighbor’s mailbox … Read more
A Delaware Court Chancellor has shut down a push to grant Tesla CEO Elon Musk a pay package now valued at $100 billion, dismissing the arguments as “creative” but missing the mark. In a 101-page opinion, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick declined to reverse a previous decision to scrap Musk’s pay and instead found four fatal flaws … Read more
A team of scientists from NOAA, the Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services, and the University of Zagreb has found an exception to Ekman’s theory of wind-driven ocean currents. The study, published in Science Advances, analyzed data from a buoy in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of India. In 1905, Swedish oceanographer … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket early Wednesday morning from Cape Canaveral, marking a record-breaking flight for the first stage booster and kicking off a doubleheader with a satellite launch scheduled for Thursday. The launch occurred at 5:13 a.m., with great weather conditions allowing for no delays. SpaceX typically aims to start the launch … Read more
The Miami Hurricanes suffered a major blow after being left out of the first 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, falling to No. 12. The team’s ACC conference, led by commissioner Jim Phillips, expressed shock and disappointment at the decision, stating that the Hurricanes “absolutely deserve better from the committee.” Miami’s coach, Mario Cristobal, had … Read more
Former French Prime Minister Michel Barnier failed to calm the country’s deepening crisis, dealing a shockwave across Europe. When he took office on September 5, there was hope that Barnier could stabilize the nation, which was torn apart by internal divisions and threatened the eurozone stability. As a seasoned politician with four cabinet minister terms … Read more
The Boston Red Sox have emerged as the top contender to sign free agent slugger Juan Soto, surpassing the New York Yankees and their cross-town rival Mets. According to NJ.com’s Randy Miller, three teams – including the Red Sox – are considering offers upwards of $600 million for Soto. In contrast, the Yankees’ estimated offer … Read more