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UN banned Apollo Fusion’s business model of using mercury rocket propellant to launch satellites into space::Startup Apollo Fusion was building thrusters that could have contaminated the upper atmosphere with the toxic metal

Semiconductor industry proposes new ‘Chipmaker’s Visa’ for H1B program — program would address extreme talent shortages in chipmaking industry::American semiconductor industry needs tens of thousands of foreign workers, so the government has to alter H1-B visa program, U.S. chipmakers believe.

The Tech Billionaires Soft-Launching Secession in California — If these Silicon Valley plutocrats have their way, a swath of Solano County will be transformed into their own nation-state::If these Silicon Valley plutocrats have their way, a swath of Solano County will be transformed into their own nation-state.

Notorious Airbnb Host Charged with Allegedly Running $8.5M Nationwide Scam | Shray Goel is charged with running an Airbnb scam across 100 U.S. properties.::Shray Goel is charged with running an Airbnb scam across 100 U.S. properties.

Apple appeals US ban on Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9::The company also filed a petition for a stay on the International Trade Commission’s order to get Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 models temporarily back on shelves.

I have used several different generators. What they all seem to have in common is that they don’t always display what I am asking for. Example: if I am looking for a person in jeans and t-shirt, I will get images of a person wear things totally different clothing and it isn’t consistent. Another example is if I want a full...

Twitter violated contract by failing to pay millions in bonuses, US judge rules::WASHINGTON — Twitter violated contracts by failing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses that the social media company, now called X Corp, had promised its employees, a federal judge ruled on Friday.

7.1 million miles, 3 minor injuries: Waymo’s safety data looks good::Waymo says its cars cause injuries six times less often than human drivers.

Social media platform X suffers global outages::Users were unable to view posts on the social media site for just over an hour.

The Epic question: How Google lost when Apple won | How is Google running an illegal monopoly with the Play store — while Apple’s App Store is in the clear?::How is Google running an illegal monopoly with the Play store — while Apple’s App Store is in the clear?

US moves to choke China’s role in electric vehicle supply chain::Strict new IRA tax credit rules aim to boost domestic industry but could slow transition from petrol

Tesla falls on long wait for Cybertruck payoff, hefty price tag / Tesla shares fell more than 3% on Friday::Tesla’s pricier-than-expected Cybertruck pickup, which offers driving ranges that fell well short of what CEO Elon Musk had promised, has deeply disappointed some but fascinated others with its futuristic, SUV-like feel.

Montana Judge: TikTok ban likely a ‘fundamental constitutional violation’::A federal judge has put on hold a Montana law that would ban TikTok from operating in the state while the case is being litigated.

Chrome pushes forward with plans to limit ad blockers in the future::Google has set a date for the introduction of Manifest V3 which will hurt the capabilities of many ad blockers.

Binance users pull over $1 billion from the exchange after CEO leaves, pleads guilty::Binance has seen outflows amounting to more than $1 billion in the past 24 hours, not including bitcoin, according to data from blockchain analysis firm Nansen.

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