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US Court Calls Google Monopolist, Says It Violates Competition Law

Chris Marsden, 360info | Friday August 16, 2024

On August 5, 2024, the US Court for the District of Columbia (DC) decided that Google was a monopolist, meaning it has durable market power as the dominant player in its field of "general search services". This is a violation of competition law.

Matthew Perry "Froze" When Doctor Gave Him Large Ketamine Dose Before Death

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday August 16, 2024, New Delhi

Actor Matthew Perry, one of the leads of the superhit sitcom "Friends", seemed to "freeze up" after a doctor administered a "large dose" of ketamine two weeks before his overdose, according to a report.

JD Vance's Bestselling Tale From Rags To Riches Can Be His Political Tool

Rodney Taveira, 360info | Friday August 16, 2024

With sales surging and Netflix viewership soaring, Hillbillly Elegy's portrayal of the American Dream could prove a potent tool - or a double-edged sword - in JD Vance's political arsenal.

Donald Trump Made Rs 2 Crore From 'Bible' Sales, Holds Rs 8 Crore In Crypto: Report

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday August 16, 2024

Donald Trump's recent financial disclosures reveal over $1 million in cryptocurrency holdings and $300,000 earned from endorsing "The Greenwood Bible."

Google Brings 'AI Overviews' To India With Country-First Features

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 16, 2024, New Delhi

Tech giant Google has announced to bring its 'AI Overviews' feature to six new countries, including India.

Joe Biden Goes From Star To Sideshow At Democratic Convention

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2024, Washington

A few short weeks ago, Joe Biden was set to headline the Democratic National Convention -- but after a brutal political comedown, he's now the warm-up act for Kamala Harris.

Russian Spies Were Stealing Crucial US Tech During Cold War. Then FBI Did This

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday August 16, 2024

It was the early 1980s, and the Soviet Union had already invaded Afghanistan. The Cold War was at its peak. The Soviet Union and the United States worked on secret missions and operations to undermine each other.

What Parents Of Boys Must Know About Online 'Misogynist Radicalisation'

The Conversation | Friday August 16, 2024

Many parents are worried about their children using social media. But these concerns tend to focus on privacy, exposure to explicit material or contact with strangers.

"Critical Shortage" Of Cholera Vaccine, Says WHO, Calls for Production Boost

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2024, Geneva, Switzerland

The head of the World Health Organization on Thursday called for increased production of cholera vaccines, highlighting what he called a "critical shortage" around the globe.

China's Driverless 'Robotaxis': Sci-fi Marvels Or Safety Concerns?

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2024, Wuhan, China

Turning heads as they cruise past office buildings and malls, driverless taxis are slowly spreading through Chinese cities, prompting both wariness and wonder.

Geneva Conventions Turn 75. Do The Laws Of War Have A Chance In Today's Era?

The Conversation | Friday August 16, 2024

This week marked 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere.

Australia Rejects Visa Application Of Over 7000 Palestinians, Prefers Israelis: Report

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday August 16, 2024

Out of over 10,000 Palestinian applications, only 2922 were approved, while nearly 8750 Israeli visas were granted following the October 7 attacks.

Will AI Bubble Burst? All The Buzz Around The Hottest Tech Trend

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Friday August 16, 2024

From an economic perspective, the concerns around the AI bubble mirror those seen in past tech booms, such as the "dot-com bubble" of the late 1990s.

Mpox Outbreak Could Soon Turn Into The Next Global Pandemic. Know More

The Conversation | Friday August 16, 2024

The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be "someone elses problem", and affecting mainly poor, developing countries, may suddenly pose unexpected global threats.

Deadly Mpox Variant On The Rise; Sweden, Pakistan Confirm 1st Cases

Friday August 16, 2024

Mpox Case Updates: After the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Mpox an international "public health emergency", Pakistan and Sweden have reported early cases of MPOX's new deadly variant.