Dockworkers’ union suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

Dockworkers’ union suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

DETROIT — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract. The union, the International Longshoremen’s Association, is to resume working immediately. Both sides also reached agreement on wages, but no … Read more

Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign ads

Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign ads

With deepfake video and audio making their way into political campaigns, California enacted its toughest restrictions yet in September: a law prohibiting political ads within 120 days of an election that include deceptive, digitally generated or altered content unless the ads are labeled as “manipulated.” On Wednesday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the law, saying … Read more

Moment giant explosions seen near Beirut airport

Moment giant explosions seen near Beirut airport

Footage appears to show the moment large explosions were seen near Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport on Thursday night. Loud blasts have been reported by various international and Lebanese news agencies near the airport, which borders the suburb of Dahieh – Hezbollah’s stronghold in the city and a continuing target for Israeli air strikes. The BBC … Read more