Google to pay $700M settlement to US states, including WA
Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in another case that could result in even bigger changes.3 years ago
$600M allocated to replace Columbia River Bridge on I-5
The program tasked with replacing the century-old Interstate 5 bridge that connects Portland, Oregon, with southwest Washington, and serves as a vital transportation and commerce link, is set to receive $600 million in federal funds, state congressmembers said Friday.3 years ago
Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza
Israel’s government faced calls for a cease-fire from some of its closest European allies on Sunday after a series of shootings, including the mistaken killing of three Israeli hostages, fueled global concerns about the conduct of the 10-week-old war in Gaza.3 years ago
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if they don’t resemble marriage
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis” to receive it.3 years ago
WA Supreme Court denies review of Pac-12 appeal, handing control to OSU, WSU
The Washington state Supreme Court declined on Friday to review the Pac-12’s appeal of a lower court ruling that gives full control of the conference to Oregon State and Washington State, keeping in place a legal victory for the league’s two remaining schools over its 10 departing members.3 years ago
2023: The year we weren’t sure what to do about AI
Artificial intelligence went mainstream in 2023 — it was a long time coming yet has a long way to go for the technology to match people’s science fiction fantasies of human-like machines.3 years ago
Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix Autopilot system
Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.3 years ago
As Pacific Northwest fentanyl crisis surges, officials grapple with how to curb it
The fight against fentanyl is increasingly being waged in schools, jails and on city streets in the Pacific Northwest, where state officials in Oregon and Washington have named it a top issue as overdose deaths rise.3 years ago
Closing arguments start in trial of 3 Washington state police officers charged in Black man’s death
A Black man who was shocked, beaten and hogtied facedown on a sidewalk pleaded for breath during his arrest in Washington state, and the three police officers charged in his death did not respond to his pleas, a prosecutor told the jury in closing arguments of their trial Monday.3 years ago
Amazon asks federal judge to dismiss the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit
Attorneys for Amazon on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant, arguing the agency is attacking policies that benefit consumers and competition.3 years ago
Michigan teen gets life in prison for Oxford High School attack
Judge Kwame Rowe rejected pleas from defense lawyers for a shorter sentence and ensured that Ethan Crumbley, 17, will not get an opportunity for parole.3 years ago
Amazon’s internal plans to advance its interests in California are laid bare in leaked memo
An internal Amazon memo has provided a stark look at the company’s carefully laid out plans to grow its influence in Southern California through a plethora of efforts that include burnishing its reputation through charity work and pushing back against “labor agitation” from the Teamsters and other groups.3 years ago
AI’s future could be ‘open-source’ or closed. Tech giants are divided as they lobby regulators
Tech leaders have been vocal proponents of the need to regulate artificial intelligence, but they’re also lobbying hard to make sure the new rules work in their favor.3 years ago
US proposes plan to help the snow-dependent Canada lynx before warming shrinks its habitat
U.S. officials proposed a $31 million recovery plan for Canada lynx on Friday in a bid to help the snow-dependent wildcat species that scientists say could be wiped out in parts of the contiguous U.S. by the end of the century.3 years ago
Young humpback whale leaps out of Seattle bay, dazzling onlookers
A humpback whale visiting the waters off Seattle dazzled onlookers Thursday morning with several breaches in the bay just beyond the city’s downtown area.3 years ago
Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West agree to 6-game football scheduling arrangement
Oregon State, Washington State and the Mountain West announced a football scheduling agreement Friday for the 2024 season that gives the two Pac-12 schools six opponents each and keeps open the possibility that they will operate as a two-team conference for at least a year.3 years ago
Amazon launches Q, a business chatbot powered by generative artificial intelligence
The tech giant said Tuesday it will launch Q — a business chatbot powered by generative artificial intelligence.3 years ago
Send Food and Essentials to Cuba Easily from USA
Discover How Simplifies Sending Essentials to Cuba from United States Sending food and household essentials to Cuba has always been a challenge for families and friends supporting loved ones on the island. But with MallHabana.com, this process has become not only easier but also more reliable and efficient. Whether it’s fresh food, appliances, or even […]3 years ago
Oregon State, Washington State control of Pac-12 on hold
The Washington state Supreme Court on Tuesday granted a request by the University of Washington and the Pac-12 to put on hold a lower court’s ruling that gave Oregon State and Washington State control of the conference until the high court can make a full review.3 years ago
EU regulators say Amazon’s acquisition of vacuum maker iRobot may harm competition
European regulators said Monday that Amazon’s proposed acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot may harm competition.3 years ago
FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double
U.S. health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week.3 years ago
Microsoft hires 2 leading executives from company that created ChatGPT
Microsoft on Monday hired two leading executives from the company that created ChatGPT after one of them was abruptly fired by OpenAI, the startup whose chatbot kicked off the era of generative artificial intelligence.3 years ago
Amazon will allow US customers to buy cars on its site from local car dealers starting next year
The e-commerce giant will launch vehicle sales in the U.S. next year and allow local car dealers to sell directly to customers on its site.3 years ago
