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Regulators Find Unfair Market Practices The European Commission has penalized Google €2.95 billion, concluding that the company misused its dominant position in digital advertising. Investigators determined that Google favored its own ad exchange and publisher platforms, reducing competition and limiting options for advertisers and media companies. Company Has 60 Days to Submit Compliance Plan Brussels has ordered Google to present a plan within two months to address the issues identified. Officials warned that if the proposed solutions are insufficient, stricter measures, including the potential separation of parts of Google’s advertising business, could follow. Google said it will appeal the ruling,…
A new ultrasound “helmet” may allow treatment of neurological conditions without surgery, including Parkinson’s disease, Tourette syndrome, Alzheimer’s, depression, chronic pain, and addiction. The device targets brain regions 1,000 times smaller than standard ultrasound methods, potentially replacing invasive deep brain stimulation (DBS). Unlike DBS, which implants electrodes deep in the brain, the helmet delivers precise mechanical pulses while worn inside an MRI scanner. In tests on seven volunteers, the system directed ultrasound to a tiny area the size of a grain of rice in the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN), a key visual pathway. The pulses produced lasting effects in the…
Jaguar Land Rover has instructed employees to stay home until Tuesday while it manages the impact of a cyber attack. The weekend breach forced the automaker to shut down vital IT systems. That move disrupted both production and car sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain closed. Managers warn the suspension could last longer as the situation is assessed. production and sales disrupted Car sales have been severely affected, though some transactions still went ahead, according to people familiar with the matter. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, switched off systems on Sunday to reduce potential damage.…
Labour could stop badger culling by 2029, but only with a major focus on testing and vaccinating, according to a government-commissioned report. The review, led by Sir Charles Godfray, warns ministers have only a “small chance” of eradicating bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England by 2038 without increased investment. The disease costs around £150m annually and has led to the culling of over 210,000 badgers since 2013. Godfray said badgers can spread bTB to cattle, but non-lethal control is possible. Measures suggested include microchipping cattle to track movements and interactions, and scaling up vaccination for both cattle and badgers. “Vaccination is…
A Lisbon streetcar derailed on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 more. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side along the narrow hill road it usually climbs and descends. Emergency workers rushed to the scene, surrounding the crumpled vehicle. The crash happened around 6 pm, at the beginning of the evening rush hour. Authorities React to the Tragedy President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed condolences to the families and victims affected by the derailment. Rescue crews worked urgently to treat the injured and secure the site. Local media reported that investigators have not yet…
September 4, 2025 — Washington, D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, was sharply questioned for nearly three hours Thursday during a Senate Finance Committee hearing. Senators from both parties pressed him on vaccine policy, his leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and his history of controversial remarks on public health. A Contentious Start From the outset, lawmakers made clear the hearing would not be routine oversight. Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) criticized Kennedy’s skepticism toward vaccines, warning that such rhetoric could jeopardize lives. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) demanded Kennedy’s resignation,…
Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court to defend his tariff program. He wants the justices to overturn a ruling that struck down his broad trade duties as illegal. Presidential authority in question The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It urges the court to decide quickly whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges said only Congress holds the power to set import duties. Billions on the line The case could disrupt Trump’s trade and foreign policy plans. It could also force the…
Federal Court Restores Funding A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it canceled more than $2.2 billion in research grants awarded to Harvard University. Judge Allison Burroughs issued the decision on September 3, ordering the government to reinstate the funding and blocking any further attempts to withhold it. The grants, which had been frozen since the spring, support hundreds of research projects in medicine, science, and engineering. Judge Cites Retaliation and Coercion In an 84-page opinion, Judge Burroughs found that the administration’s move to terminate the grants was unconstitutional and violated federal administrative…
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) has started a project to reintroduce the large heath butterfly, bog bush cricket, and white-faced darter dragonfly, once common across Lancashire and Greater Manchester’s peat bogs. These insects rely on lowland peatlands, 96% of which have been lost due to human activity. LWT has been restoring habitats by rebuilding water systems and replanting specialist vegetation, and is now seeking £20,000 to complete the work. The insects play key roles in the ecosystem: the large heath butterfly pollinates plants, the bog bush cricket aids decomposition and feeds birds, and the white-faced darter dragonfly controls populations of…
Residents in Dupnitsa claimed they saw a black panther, sparking a police investigation and internet memes. Authorities continue the search for the animal. A villager filmed what he believed to be the panther, showing a large dark figure moving through tall grass. Officials Investigate and Debate Response Mayor Desislav Nachov inspected the filming site with police. Officers questioned the witness, who compared the animal to a big dog. Authorities still debate whether to launch an emergency headquarters for the search. Dupnitsa lies 66 kilometres south of Sofia and near the Serbian border, far from Shumen plateau nature park where the…