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Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box

Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing technology to boost the profits fueling an internet empire
Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

Curiosity rover finds carbon deposits on Mars - more evidence of water on surface

CALGARY — The lead author of a new study pointing to more proof of water on Mars says it brings scientists a step closer to determining whether the planet was ever capable of supporting life.
Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with more than 1,000 fearing deportation

Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with more than 1,000 fearing deportation

WASHINGTON (AP) — At first, the bar association for immigration attorneys began receiving inquiries from a couple students a day. These were foreigners studying in the U.S.
China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs

China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs

Mike Summers was eager to install solar at his home in Ohio for years, and after he finally replaced his aging roof this year, his solar contractor swung into action.
Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven't heard of

Why Elon Musk installed his top lieutenants at a federal agency you probably haven't heard of

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the rooftop patio of the General Services Administration headquarters, an agency staffer recently discovered something strange: a rectangular device attached to a wire that snaked across the roof, over the ledge and into the admi
Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds

Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide, according to a new global survey released Thursday.
Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional

Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge permanently struck down an Ohio law on Thursday that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps. U.S.

A 'fireball' lights up Mexico City skies, sparking awe and plenty of memes

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A bright object, initially appearing to be a meteorite, lit up the skies over Mexico's capital around 3 a.m. Wednesday, stretching over plains, volcanoes and small towns.
A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

HAVANA (AP) — For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie.
Gender-based violence spikes five years after Nova Scotia mass shooting

Gender-based violence spikes five years after Nova Scotia mass shooting

HALIFAX — The worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history began almost five years ago, shortly after a Nova Scotia man brutally assaulted his common-law wife.