Ranchers and Environmentalists Agree: Trump’s New Water Rule Sucks

Environmentalists and ranchers are challenging President Donald Trump’s repeal of federal water protections. In two separate lawsuits, the groups take vastly different approaches to argue against the Trump administration’s replacement for the Waters of the U.S. rule, better known as WOTUS, that’s defines and protects…

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Apple Reportedly Looking to Start Reopening Stores in May

If you’re an Apple user stuck at home with a wonky device or waiting on one that’s stuck in the shop, help may be on its way soon as Apple is reportedly going to start reopening its U.S. stores starting in May.

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FCC proposal would help fight one-ring call scams

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to better protect consumers in the US from one-ring scam calls, which ring a phone just once and then charge large fees per minute when consumers call back. Today, the FCC shared a “notice of proposed…

FaZe Clan opens a film studio with ‘13 Reasons Why’ producer

Esports team FaZe Clan, known for its lineup of talented Fortnite players like Ewok, is getting into original content production. The company today announced a partnership with film and television producer Michael Sugar, who helped create 13 Reasons…

Volvo's Polestar 2 will feature autopilot and battery safeguards

The Polestar 2 is still slated to come to the US this summer, despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Swedish company — a subsidiary of Volvo — recently announced that the all-electric sedan will start at $59,900. That’s well above the similarly spec…

I Shouldn’t Have To Explain Why ‘Chink Virus’ Is So Hurtful, But I Will Anyway

“I never thought I’d hear the slur ever again, but unfortunately, I was wrong.”

How New Zealand Stamped Out The Coronavirus

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has led with empathy and science. But she still faces huge tests.

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Senator Asks DOJ to Open a Criminal Investigation Into Amazon's Algorithmic Monopoly

Of all the pundits currently on the warpath against Big Tech, Republican Senator Josh Hawley might not be the most coherent, but he’s certainly one of the loudest voices on the field. Recent weeks have seen him launch criticism—misplaced or otherwise—on the likes of Apple and Google, TikTok, and at least one federal…

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An Incinerator Burning Firefighting Foam May Be Covering a New York Town in Toxic Chemicals

New research shows an incinerator licensed to dispose of toxic firefighting foam is instead belching out dangerous chemicals onto neighboring communities, including a public housing project.

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