A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Texas has put a halt to a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that sought to ban noncompete agreements commonly used by employers. Judge Brown stated that the FTC overstepped its authority by attempting to prohibit practices it considers unfair without providing sufficient evidence to justify
Waymo, the self-driving vehicle venture owned by Alphabet, has experienced a significant surge in its paid robotaxi rides in the U.S. According to a recent announcement by co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo is now providing over 100,000 paid rides per week, doubling its weekly trips from just a few months ago. This growth signifies the increasing
The issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways is a growing concern, not only for the environment but also for human health. Recently, researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a potentially sustainable and safe method for removing microscopic pollutants from water, particularly nanoscopic polystyrene beads. Using natural liquid ingredients with low
The tragic sinking of the luxury yacht “Bayesian” off the coast of Sicily has left six people, including the chairman of Morgan Stanley International, Jonathan Bloomer, missing. Bloomer, who has held a non-executive role at Morgan Stanley International since 2016, was on board the yacht along with other passengers and crew members when it was
After over a year of being exclusive to the PS5, Final Fantasy XVI is finally making its way to PC. Square Enix has announced that the latest installment in the Final Fantasy series will be launching on September 17 on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. This is great news for PC gamers who
In a gesture of support to the community of Southport after the tragic knife attack, the King has planned a visit to meet with some of the children who survived the attack. His Majesty is set to have a private meeting with the young survivors and their families at The Hart Space community centre. This
Miller Moss, after spending three seasons as a backup quarterback for USC, has finally been named the starting quarterback for the Trojans by head coach Lincoln Riley. This marks a significant moment in Moss’ career as he steps into the role previously held by the highly successful Caleb Williams. Throughout his time at USC, Moss
As J.J. Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot, approaches the impressive milestone of 20 years at Warner Bros. Television, the industry is abuzz with news of advanced negotiations for a new film and TV deal with the studio. Sources close to the situation have revealed that discussions are underway for a multi-year extension that would solidify
Alaska Airlines has recently announced that its plan to acquire Hawaiian Airlines has cleared the U.S. Justice Department. This comes after an eight-month period where antitrust regulators investigated the deal. The absence of a lawsuit to block the deal signals a significant milestone in the process of combining the two carriers. Before the deal can
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Amsterdam University Medical Center and University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands has shed light on a promising new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). By combining a memory consolidation exercise during sleep with structured daytime treatment, the severity of PTSD symptoms may be significantly reduced. This