3 hours ago US bombers strike Yemen weapons facilities controlled by Houthi forces

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said the strikes targeted underground facilities that store various weapons components that Houthis use against civilians

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7 hours ago 'Illegal, unconstitutional and void': Georgia judge strikes down new election rules after legal fights

A Georgia judge struck down an array of rules passed by the GOP-majority State Elections Board last month.

Politics

9 hours ago SpaceX sues California agency, alleging political bias against Musk and regulatory overreach

SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against a California agency this week after the body rejected a proposal to increase the company’s launches from the state’s coastline to 50 per year.  The California Coastal Commission (CCC) made its decision at an October 10 meeting, despite the U.S. Air Force endorsing the plan on the grounds that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 hours ago Apple debuts new business tools for managing presence across email, calls and Tap to Pay

Apple on Wednesday announced an expanded series of tools that will allow businesses to increase their visibility on Apple’s platforms via its free service, Apple Business Connect. Launched last year, the online portal lets businesses manage their presence across Apple’s 1.5 billion devices in areas like Maps, Siri, Spotlight search, Safari, and Wallet. Now, business […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 hours ago Another Cruel Summer For L.A. Production As Shoot Days Fall Below Strike

Another Cruel Summer For L.A. Production As Shoot Days Fall Below Strike-Hit 2023 Levels  Deadline

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12 hours ago Apple debuts new business tools for managing presence across email, calls, and Tap to Pay

Apple on Wednesday announced an expanded series of tools that will allow businesses to increase their visibility on Apple’s platforms via its free service, Apple Business Connect. Launched last year, the online portal lets businesses manage their presence across Apple’s 1.5 billion devices in areas like Maps, Siri, Spotlight search, Safari, and Wallet. Now, business […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 hours ago ‘We missed the mark’: BOS Nation FC releases statement after negative response to team name rollout

The botched rollout included accusations of transphobia, a Change.org petition, and an official statement from the team's independent supporters' group. The post ‘We missed the mark’: BOS Nation FC releases statement after negative response to team name rollout appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

14 hours ago African crypto startup Yellow Card raises $33M led by Blockchain Capital to scale its B2B pivot

Africa’s blockchain and crypto space is receiving a much-needed venture boost during a tough time for startups, some of which have retreated from specific markets or completely shut down due to issues like harsh regulatory environment, macros or downright mismanagement.  The boost involves Yellow Card, the U.S.-founded crypto platform launched in Nigeria in 2019, which […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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17 hours ago Algorithms Policed Welfare Systems For Years. Now They're Under Fire for Bias

Human rights groups have launched a new legal challenge against the use of algorithms to detect error and fraud in France's welfare system, amid claims that single mothers are disproportionately affected.

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