SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers intend to shelve legislation that would have required Google to pay news outlets for distributing their content, and in its place announced on Wednesday a new public-private partnership between the state and the tech giant that will fund programs to research artificial intelligence and bolster local journalism. The plan lays out a … Read more
BBC Rita Orr said she pleaded for two years to get extra support for her son, Callum The mother of a teenager with severe learning difficulties says she was so desperate for help from social services that she felt she had “no option” but to drop him at school and not return to pick him … Read more
It’s not getting any better for the Jaguars. Buffalo struck quickly and hasn’t let up as it leads Jacksonville 34-3 at halftime on “Monday Night Football.” The Bills are poised to end a two-game losing streak to the Jaguars. It’s the first time since 2010-11 that Jacksonville has played back-to-back seasons in the NFL’s premier … Read more
The Bird Photographer of the Year award has been announced, with Canadian photographer Patricia Homonylo scooping the top prize for her thought-provoking image titled When Worlds Collide. Patricia Homonylo/Bird Photographer of the Year Gold Award – Conservation (single image) & Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 The picture was taken in Toronto and beat more … Read more
Readers may recognize Colston Burrell as the garden designer, writer and speaker, perhaps best known for his knowledge of plants that are native to Bird Hill, his garden on a woodsy hillside near Charlottesville, Va. I had run into Cole at a conference or two but never seen his famous garden – until this spring … Read more
Last Updated on July 18, 2023 by Real Men Sow Gardening is a relaxing pastime which has many mental health benefits. Making your garden look neat and presentable can evoke feelings of pride and joy from all the hard work you are putting in. Finding out about the different plant types and which will work … Read more
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Boyd Interactive has purchased Resorts Digital, the online gambling arm of Atlantic City’s Resorts casino, for an undisclosed amount. Mark Giannantonio, president of Resorts, said Monday that the transaction was finalized on Sept. 1. Neither company would reveal the purchase price. Resorts Digital has outperformed the physical Resorts casino for years; … Read more
After losing its California operating license last year over safety concerns, the autonomous vehicle company Cruise will soon partner with Uber to offer driverless transportation through the popular ride-hail app. Cruise and Uber announced a multiyear partnership that will begin in 2025 and allow Uber customers to select a driverless Cruise vehicle for qualified trips. … Read more
DENVER – Four-time All-Star Charlie Blackmon will retire at the end of the season after spending his entire major-league career with the Colorado Rockies. The outfielder known for his bushy beard announced his decision Monday. The Rockies will celebrate Blackmon throughout their final homestand this week and hold a tribute for him before the season … Read more
