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National Park Service Warns Social Media Users to Respect Nature

Nov 52 min read

National Park Service Warns Social Media Users to Respect Nature

The growing number of visitors has strained park resources, with some locations facing overcrowding, traffic, and environmental damage. In N

Department of Labor Unveils AI Best Practices to Protect Workers

Stephen Wick

Oct 223 min read

Investigations

Department of Labor Unveils AI Best Practices to Protect Workers

The DOL’s voluntary guidelines were shaped by feedback from workers, unions, researchers, and employers. It emphasizes the importance of inv

Raytheon Agrees to Pay $950 Million in Major Settlement Over Fraud and Corruption Charges

Stephen Wick

Oct 175 min read

Investigations

Raytheon Agrees to Pay $950 Million in Major Settlement Over Fraud and Corruption Charges

the company admitted to engaging in two schemes that defrauded the Department of Defense (DOD) related to the supply of defense materials, i

New Artwork by Renowned Brooklyn Artist Ron Bass Unveiled at JFK Terminal 7

Stephen Wick

Sep 156 min read

Art

New Artwork by Renowned Brooklyn Artist Ron Bass Unveiled at JFK Terminal 7

John F. Kennedy International Airport's Terminal 7 is now showcasing its first major art exhibition with four striking wall murals by acclai

Court Reveals Google’s Ambitious 2009 Plan to Dominate Digital Ads Amid DOJ Monopoly Case

Stephen Wick

Sep 152 min read

Criminal Justice

Court Reveals Google’s Ambitious 2009 Plan to Dominate Digital Ads Amid DOJ Monopoly Case

Court documents reveal that David Rosenblatt, Google’s former president of display advertising, aimed to "crush" rival networks back in 2009

Walgreens to Pay $106.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Violations Over Unfilled Prescriptions

Stephen Wick

Sep 154 min read

Public Health

Walgreens to Pay $106.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Violations Over Unfilled Prescriptions

To prevent future occurrences, Walgreens has made improvements to its electronic pharmacy management system and has self-reported certain ac

California DMV Unveils Draft Regulations for Autonomous Vehicles, Requiring Safety Drivers Amid Growing Scrutiny

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Tech

California DMV Unveils Draft Regulations for Autonomous Vehicles, Requiring Safety Drivers Amid Growing Scrutiny

The DMV is currently seeking written feedback on these draft regulations, with comments due by October 14. If approved, the regulations coul

RealPage Caught in Lady Justice's Net Over Algorithmic Pricing Scheme That Hurts Millions of Renters

Stephen Wick

Aug 235 min read

Investigations

RealPage Caught in Lady Justice's Net Over Algorithmic Pricing Scheme That Hurts Millions of Renters

RealPage’s algorithmic pricing software then uses this data to generate pricing and lease term recommendations, effectively reducing competi

Victoria's Secret Dream Collection Debuts Featuring Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, Devyn Garcia & More

Stephen Wick

Jul 283 min read

Fashion

Victoria's Secret Dream Collection Debuts Featuring Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, Devyn Garcia & More

The collection introduces Dream Angels with Love Cloud Innovation, featuring intimates with a dreamier fit thanks to the softest ForeverStre

Irina Shayk Debuts H&M's New SoftMove Activewear Capsule

Stephen Wick

Jul 283 min read

Fashion

Irina Shayk Debuts H&M's New SoftMove Activewear Capsule

The collection includes black SoftMove leggings known for their comfort, along with lightweight biker shorts, capris, and full-length leggin

SEA at the forefront of a movement to switch to PFAS-free firefighting foam at airports across the country

Stephen Wick

Jul 194 min read

News

SEA at the forefront of a movement to switch to PFAS-free firefighting foam at airports across the country

In December 2022, Congress formally instructed the FAA to develop a transition strategy, which was subsequently released in May 2023. Prior

Worldwide Tech Outage: Disruption Causing Chaos Hitting Airlines, Financial Institutions, Medical Facilities & News Organizations.

Stephen Wick

Jul 192 min read

News

Worldwide Tech Outage: Disruption Causing Chaos Hitting Airlines, Financial Institutions, Medical Facilities & News Organizations.

On Friday, a global technology failure caused flight cancellations, banking system shutdowns, and media blackout, underscoring the reliance

United Debuts First Media Network in the Airline Industry

Stephen Wick

Jul 84 min read

Travel

United Debuts First Media Network in the Airline Industry

By focusing on premium brand relationships in various sectors including retail, luxury goods, and media brands, Kinective Media aims to prov

Maryland's Office of State Prosecutor Failed to use a Competitive Bid Process to Purchase Case Management System, Report Says

Stephen Wick

Jul 32 min read

News

Maryland's Office of State Prosecutor Failed to use a Competitive Bid Process to Purchase Case Management System, Report Says

Auditors obtained communications between the prosecutor’s office and the state Department of Information and Technology suggesting that a co

Motorola and Google Cloud Introduce Generative AI to Latest razr Series of Smartphones

Stephen Wick

Jun 274 min read

Tech

Motorola and Google Cloud Introduce Generative AI to Latest razr Series of Smartphones

This collaboration aims to elevate the Smartphone experience by making it context-aware, personal, collaborative, and seamlessly integrated

Stephen Wick

Jun 232 min read

News

Employment Prospects Plummet Nationwide

California has now taken the lead from Mississippi as the state with the highest unemployment rate, with more jobless individuals than avail

TikTok contends in court that the recently implemented law, pushing a nationwide ban of the widely-used platform, infringes upon the rights protected by the First Amendment

Stephen Wick

Jun 232 min read

Social Media

TikTok contends in court that the recently implemented law, pushing a nationwide ban of the widely-used platform, infringes upon the rights protected by the First Amendment

Numerous legislators who backed the legislation expressed apprehensions about national security, emphasizing that ByteDance's affiliation wi

Educational institutions across the nation are shutting down due to the significant decrease in student enrollment, says AP report

Stephen Wick

Jun 182 min read

Education

Educational institutions across the nation are shutting down due to the significant decrease in student enrollment, says AP report

The school experienced a sharp decline in student enrollment and cited "significant, unexpected expenses" as the reason for its closure. Var

City officials announce Biogas Project at Wastewater Plants in Columbus & Cincinnati are to reduce up to 50k Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Yearly

Stephen Wick

Jun 182 min read

Environment & Climate

City officials announce Biogas Project at Wastewater Plants in Columbus & Cincinnati are to reduce up to 50k Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Yearly

The Little Miami Wastewater Treatment Plant, operated by the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, has an exciting plan in the