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U.S. Court Orders Spyware Firm NSO to Stop Targeting WhatsApp, Reduces Damages
A U.S. court has ordered Israel's NSO Group to stop targeting Meta Platforms' WhatsApp messaging service, a development the spyware company warned could put it out of business. In a 25-page ruling ...
New Rules, Delays for FEMA Grants Put Disaster Response at Risk: State Emergency Officials
State officials on the front lines of preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for readiness and ...
10 Riskiest U.S. Roads for Drivers this Halloween
New analysis shows that aggressive driving peaks during the weekends, coinciding with Halloween celebrations this year, according to Allstate's Drivewise data. Aggressive driving behavior in major ...
California Sues Plastic Bag Makers Alleging They Lied About Products Being Recyclable
California ramped up its efforts to curb plastic pollution Friday — suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging the companies falsely claimed their products were recyclable. State Attorney General Rob ...
Flirty AI Chatbots Force Meta to Give Teens’ Parents More Control
Meta said on Friday it will let parents disable their teens' private chats with AI characters, adding another measure to make its social media platforms safe for minors after fierce criticism over ...
Practice Makes Perfect for Teen Drivers: Survey
A new survey finds that young drivers felt more empowered when they spent more time practicing behind the wheel, according to Progressive Insurance. The insurer surveyed 513 new drivers aged 18 to 25 ...
More Extreme Weather Due to Record High CO2 Levels Last Year: Report
Heat-trapping carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere jumped by the highest amount on record last year, soaring to a level not seen in human civilization and "turbo-charging" the Earth's climate and ...
California City Requires Bolstered Staffing to Address Retail Crime
A California city has found a new way to fight rampant retail theft. In August, the city of Long Beach passed an ordinance requiring increased staffing at stores. The ordinance, which goes into ...