Switzerland’s competition authority has launched a preliminary investigation into whether Apple’s terms for granting third-party access to NFC technology on iPhones violate its antitrust laws. The Secretariat of the Swiss Competition Commission opened the probe on December 10 to examine whether rival mobile payment apps can compete fairly with Apple …
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A massive 155-foot statue of a Hindu god is being built in North Carolina, and the project is already underway. The world’s tallest statue of “Murugan” is being planned in Moncure in Chatham County, NC, the Indian Eagle reports. The “warrior god” will be at the center of the Carolina …
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Google is rolling out Gemini integration for its Chrome browser on iPhone and iPad, a move that brings AI feature parity with its web and desktop versions. The company teased built-in Gemini in Chrome for iOS in September, and the feature is now rolling out gradually across the United States. …
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President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday afternoon that the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the regime of dictator Nicolás Maduro. “We’ve just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, a large tanker, very large, largest one ever seized, actually,” …
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In a small North Carolina town, one pastor’s unique journey is proving that revitalization is still possible. GATESVILLE, N.C. — In towns across rural America, churches aren’t just places of worship. They’re the heartbeat of the community. However, that pulse is fading as thousands close nationwide. Nationally, as many as …
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A Colorado family’s outrage over their 11-year-old daughter being assigned to share a hotel room — and ultimately the same bed — with a transgender student during a school trip is gaining national attention as their federal legal battle exposes the increasing tension between transgender ideology and parental rights. Joe …
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A new Australian law went into effect on Wednesday, banning everyone under 16 years old from social media. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the groundbreaking social media ban for children as families try to take back power from tech giants. Platforms like Facebook and TikTok face hefty fines if …
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The West Virginia National Guard is thanking Americans for their continued prayer for Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, sharing in an update that he is moving closer towards recovery after showing ability to move and showing more signs of responsiveness. Wolfe was one of two service members shot the night before …
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Apple’s App Store has been unlawfully hosting dozens of apps tied to U.S.-sanctioned companies, according to a new watchdog report (via The Washington Post). The Tech Transparency Project, a non-profit advocacy group, flagged 52 apps in the App Store that had links to entities found on the Treasury Department’s list …
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