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Plant-based meat is a simple solution to climate woes - if more people would eat it

Plant-based meat is a simple solution to climate woes - if more people would eat it

THORNTON, Colo. (AP) — Lars Obendorfer says he was “badly insulted” after he first began offering vegan sausage at his 25 German stands, dubbed “Best Worscht in Town.” He even found himself mediating between customers arguing on social media.
TikTok and Meta challenge Europe's new rules that crack down on digital giants

TikTok and Meta challenge Europe's new rules that crack down on digital giants

LONDON (AP) — TikTok and Facebook owner Meta are filing legal challenges against new European Union rules designed to counter the dominance of digital giants and make online competition fairer by giving consumers more choice.
EU commission to prolong use of glyphosate for 10 more years after member countries fail to agree

EU commission to prolong use of glyphosate for 10 more years after member countries fail to agree

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission will continue the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for 10 more years after the 27 member countries again failed to find a common position.
Thousands of California scientists strike over stalled contract talks

Thousands of California scientists strike over stalled contract talks

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of scientists who work for California began a rolling three-day strike Wednesday — the first walkout by a state civil service union.
FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts

FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday said it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as a dozen online influencers, for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener an
SpaceX will try again to launch its mega rocket into orbit after first attempt ended in an explosion

SpaceX will try again to launch its mega rocket into orbit after first attempt ended in an explosion

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is aiming for another test flight of its mega rocket on Friday after getting final approval from federal regulators.
FCC adopts rules to eliminate 'digital discrimination' for communities with poor internet access

FCC adopts rules to eliminate 'digital discrimination' for communities with poor internet access

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission has enacted new rules intended to eliminate discrimination in access to internet services, a move which regulators are calling the first major U.S. digital civil rights policy.
Nikki Haley walks back her demand that social media ban anonymous posters after facing GOP backlash

Nikki Haley walks back her demand that social media ban anonymous posters after facing GOP backlash

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High-tech soccer ball unveiled for Euro 2024 promises more accurate offside decisions

High-tech soccer ball unveiled for Euro 2024 promises more accurate offside decisions

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — A high-tech soccer ball that helps with more accurate offside decisions will make its European Championship debut next year in Germany after being used at the 2022 World Cup .
Google CEO Sundar Pichai returns to court to defend internet company for second time in two weeks

Google CEO Sundar Pichai returns to court to defend internet company for second time in two weeks

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday was summoned to federal court for the second time in two weeks to testify in an antitrust trial threatening to topple a pillar of an internet empire that he helped build.
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