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EPA Approves Pilot Project to Use Radioactive Byproduct in Florida Road
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a test project for Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC to build a road using phosphogypsum, a radioactive material left over from making fertilizer. The road…
Netflix Sues Broadcom’s VMware Over Virtual Machine Patents
Netflix has filed a lawsuit against VMware, a subsidiary of Broadcom, claiming that the company has infringed on five of its patents related to virtual machine operations. The lawsuit, submitted…
Chinese Chipmaker Faces Blacklist as US Tightens Trade Restrictions
The U.S. government is preparing to blacklist Sophgo, a Chinese semiconductor company accused of indirectly supplying Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)-made chips to Huawei, a source familiar with the matter…
TuSimple’s Journey Ends with CreateAI and a New Focus on Gaming
TuSimple, the company once known for its ambitious autonomous trucking projects, has officially transitioned to AI animation and gaming under its new name, CreateAI. This rebrand caps a significant pivot…
Trump Targets Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal in Provocative Christmas Day Statements
On Christmas Day, President-elect Donald Trump unleashed a series of contentious social media posts on his platform, Truth Social, targeting Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal, suggesting expansive U.S. control…
Japan Expected to Rule Against Google in Antitrust Investigation
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to conclude that Google has violated the country’s antitrust law in its search services, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The JFTC…
IRS Affirms Stance on Taxation of Crypto Staking Rewards
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently affirmed its stance on the taxation of cryptocurrency staking rewards, viewing them as taxable income upon receipt rather than upon sale…
Crypto.com Initiates Institutional Custody Service in the U.S.
Crypto.com has expanded its operations in the United States by launching a new institutional cryptocurrency custody service. This strategic move is part of the company’s broader plan to enhance its…
Qualcomm Wins Landmark Trial Over Arm in Chip Dispute
Qualcomm has secured a pivotal victory in its legal battle against Arm Holdings, a dispute revolving around chip technology licensing. A jury in Delaware’s federal court determined that Qualcomm did…
Malaysia Designates Atomic Wallet as Unauthorized Financial Operator
Malaysia’s Securities Commission has recently placed Atomic Wallet, a prominent Web3 wallet service, on its list of financial entities banned from operating within the nation. This action stems from allegations…
McDonald’s India Delivery System Security Flaws Risked Sensitive Information
TechCrunch has revealed critical security flaws in McDonald’s India (West & South) delivery system that exposed sensitive customer and driver information. Traceable AI security researcher Eaton Zveare identified these vulnerabilities…
WhatsApp Defeats NSO Group in Long-Running Pegasus Spyware Case
A federal judge has ruled that the Israeli spyware developer NSO Group violated hacking laws by exploiting WhatsApp to deploy its Pegasus spyware. The decision marks a significant milestone in…
Crypto Market Correction in December Leads to $17 Billion Drop in ETPs
In December, the digital asset investment landscape faced a steep downturn, with exchange-traded products (ETPs) seeing a significant decrease in assets under management, plummeting by $17.7 billion. This shift came…
La Rosa Holdings Integrates Bitcoin Payments for Real Estate Agents
La Rosa Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed firm, has announced a new initiative to integrate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payment options for its extensive network of over 3,000 real estate agents across…
Instagram Tests New Way to Surface Missed Story Highlights
Instagram is testing a new feature to help users catch up on missed content from friends, TechCrunch reports. The platform is displaying unseen Story Highlights from mutual followers at the…
Nokia Seeks Patent for Encryption Device and Software for Digital Assets
Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia has officially applied for a patent related to digital asset encryption, signaling a new direction in their technological advancements. This application, submitted to the China National…
South Korean Researchers Build Robot That Helps Paraplegics Walk
A team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has unveiled a groundbreaking wearable robot designed to assist paraplegic individuals in walking, navigating obstacles, and climbing stairs.…
Alleged $22 Million NFT Scam Leads to Charges for Two Californians
Two individuals, both 23 years old and hailing from California, have been taken into custody in Los Angeles under allegations of defrauding investors out of more than $22 million through…
Telegram Achieves Profitability as Revenue Hits $1 Billion in 2024
Telegram has reached profitability, according to founder Pavel Durov, who shared the milestone in a post on Monday. The popular messaging app achieved over $1 billion in total revenue for…
CFPB Sues Walmart Over Unauthorized Bank Accounts for Delivery Drivers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and payroll service provider Branch Messenger, alleging they engaged in deceptive and abusive practices affecting gig workers. The…