Walmart proposed a $3.1 billion legal settlement on Tuesday over the toll of powerful prescription opioids sold at its pharmacies, becoming the latest major drug … Walmart proposed to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuitsRead more
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Google to pay Indiana $20M to settle location tracking suit
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Friday a settlement agreement with Google LLC over violations of the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act (DCSA). The agreement … Google to pay Indiana $20M to settle location tracking suitRead more
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West Virginia Journalist Fired in Alleged Retaliation Over Reporting on Abuse in State Facilities
A journalist at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the state’s public television and radio news network, was fired from her position after reporting on abuses taking … West Virginia Journalist Fired in Alleged Retaliation Over Reporting on Abuse in State FacilitiesRead more
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Big Oil Giants Shell & ConocoPhillips Squeeze $61 Billion in Profits Out of American Consumers
Today, Big Oil giants Shell and ConocoPhillips formally reported their profits from the fourth quarter of last year, taking in an eye-popping $13.7 billion in … Big Oil Giants Shell & ConocoPhillips Squeeze $61 Billion in Profits Out of American ConsumersRead more
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Hebe de Bonafini, Who Sought Justice for Victims of Argentina’s Dictatorship, Dies at 93
In Argentina, human rights icon Hebe de Bonafini died Sunday at the age of 93. Bonafini was one of the founders of the Mothers of … Hebe de Bonafini, Who Sought Justice for Victims of Argentina’s Dictatorship, Dies at 93Read more
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Archbishop says desecration of Jerusalem cemetery a ‘hate crime’
Jerusalem’s Anglican Archbishop Hosam Naoum has called the desecration of a Protestant cemetery in Jerusalem a “clear hate crime,” days after Israel swore in the … Archbishop says desecration of Jerusalem cemetery a ‘hate crime’Read more
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White men charged in attack on Black teens at South African swimming pool
Police in South Africa charged a White man with attempted murder and have charged two others with assault after an attack on Black teenagers trying … White men charged in attack on Black teens at South African swimming poolRead more
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Spying on Phone Calls via Ear Speaker Vibrations Captured by Accelerometer
As smartphone manufacturers are improving the ear speakers in their devices, it can become easier for malicious actors to leverage a particular side-channel for eavesdropping … Spying on Phone Calls via Ear Speaker Vibrations Captured by AccelerometerRead more
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Welsh wind power for Wales
The largest wind farm in Wales has 76 turbines and provides enough energy for a sixth of all Welsh households. It’s run by the company … Welsh wind power for WalesRead more
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Facebook shuts down major left wing group in Britain
Facebook has shut down the accounts of one of the biggest left wing organisations in Britain, the Socialist Workers Party (SWP). The Socialist Workers Party … Facebook shuts down major left wing group in BritainRead more