California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed 10 new bills into law to combat retail crime in the state. The new laws target various forms of theft, including shoplifting, theft from vehicles, organized crime, and the resale of stolen goods on online marketplaces. These laws were introduced in response to growing concerns among retailers about the
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In a recent development, Directors UK (DUK) has taken a bold step in seeking royalties for its more than 8,000 members from major streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, Apple, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). This move comes as a response to the improved streaming residual packages that have been established for writers,
WhatsApp is constantly working on improving the user experience on its messaging platform. Recently, a feature tracker spotted details about a new feature that could potentially allow users to block messages from unknown accounts. This feature is designed to not only enhance the performance of users’ devices but also ensure the safety of their accounts.
Parents in England are now facing higher fines if their children are taken out of school without permission, as new guidance has come into effect. The Department of Education (DfE) announced plans earlier this year to implement fines for unauthorised absences, particularly focusing on parents whose children miss five days of school. The fines for
The recent performance of Wall Street has been encouraging, marking its best week of 2024 after a previous downturn earlier in the month. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all saw significant gains, with the S&P 500 surging nearly 3.9%, the Nasdaq Composite rising 5.2%, and the Dow Jones advancing 2.9%.
Caitlin Clark continues to make waves in the WNBA with her latest achievement of breaking the single-season rookie record for assists. Leading the league with an average of 8.3 assists per game, Clark surpassed Ticha Penicheiro’s previous record of 224 assists set back in 1998. Despite being a young rookie in the league, Clark has
Barbara Redman from New York University School of Medicine’s Grossman division of medical ethics has emphasized the importance of authors disclosing conflicts of interest. She seems to be quite critical of authors who fail to do so and believes that it is not a challenging task to access the Open Payments database. However, this statement
An emergency plan to address the issue of overcrowding in UK jails is set to be implemented today. Operation Early Dawn is a well-established strategy that allows defendants awaiting court appearances to be kept in prison cells for longer periods of time if there is a shortage of space in the prisons in case they
Starbucks is facing a major operational challenge when it comes to mobile orders, with frustrated customers, overwhelmed baristas, and crowded counters becoming a common sight in their cafes. Former CEO Howard Schultz highlighted the mobile app as the biggest Achilles heel for the coffee giant, with mobile orders accounting for roughly one-third of the total
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a new turn with Ukrainian forces pushing into Russia’s Kursk border region. This move has intensified the already volatile situation, sparking further violence and destruction in the region. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that a Russian missile struck the city of Sumy, causing a