UPDATE: West Virginia declares state of emergency over jail staffing
The executive order authorizes the secretary of Military Affairs and Public Safety to use the West Virginia National Guard to help staff juvenile and adult […]
Month: February 2018
Uber, in a twist, settles with Waymo. The price: Google gets a chunk of Uber
Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced he was settling the two rivals’ trade secret case out of court. Source: Uber, in a twist, settles with Waymo. The […]
In Sweeping War on Obesity, Chile Slays Tony the Tiger – The New York Times
The Chilean government, facing skyrocketing rates of obesity, is waging war on unhealthy foods with a phalanx of marketing restrictions, mandatory packaging redesigns and labeling […]
Spirit Airlines hamster flap: Student has a new rodent
The lawyer for a student who says Spirit Airlines told her to flush her emotional-support hamster down the toilet says she’s still distraught over the […]
In Baltimore, Brazen Officers Took Every Chance to Rob and Cheat – The New York Times
The case fits a pattern of corruption scandals involving anti-crime units that rack up arrests and praise, but do not have enough supervision, said Peter […]
A wedding cake is an ‘artistic expression’ that a baker may deny to a same-sex couple, Calif. judge rules – The Washington Post
Free speech > Equality? Forcing a baker to provide a wedding cake for a same-sex marriage over her religious objections violates her right to free […]
Mistrial declared in case of coal boss accused of campaign fund scheme | Cops & Courts | wvgazettemail.com
A mistrial was declared in the case of coal boss James Laurita, who faced a host of charges surrounding illegal campaign contributions in U.S. District […]
Arcade legend Billy Mitchell accused of using emulator in record Donkey Kong run – TechSpot
The competitive retro gaming scene has been rocked by scandal once again. Less than a week after Todd Rogers was stripped of his world record […]