Google Tentatively Settles States’ Play Store Antitrust Suit
Alphabet Inc. tentatively settled claims that Google Play abuses its control over Android mobile applications, potentially resolving complaints
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Biden to Cancel Alaskan Arctic Oil Drilling Rights Sold by Trump
The Biden administration is taking steps to thwart oil development in remote reaches of Alaska by conserving more
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Spotify Tests Putting Lyrics Behind Its Premium Paywall
Spotify introduced real-time lyrics in 2021 for free and Premium users worldwide, but some listeners
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Influencer Ruby Franke is formally charged with felony child abuse
YouTube influencer Ruby Franke has been formally charged with six counts of felony child abuse after one of her sons escaped her home and requested help from local police. Ms Franke ran the "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, which focused on her and her now ex-husband's lives with their six children in Utah. She became notabe for the backlash her videos generated, with some viewers accusing her of being too strict and controlling of her children. Ms Franke was arrested last week along with her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. Ms Hildebrandt, who invited Ms Franke to join her Connexions life counseling service, was also charged with six counts of felony child abuse, according to NBC News. Though neighbours had previously complained to police about Ms Franke, the situation at her home became critical last week after her 12-year-old son escaped and sought help. The boy was emaciated, had duct tape on his hands and ankles, and appeared to be suffering from open wounds. After police connected with the boy, they searched Ms Franke's house, where they found a 10-year-old girl also allegedly underfed and suffering from wounds. Four of Ms Franke's children were put into the care of Utah's Division of Child and Family Services. Her two oldest children are adults. Ms Franke's estranged 20-year-old daughter, Shari, celebrated her mother's arrest on social media, writing "finally" over a video of police removing her siblings. "Today has been a big day," she said in another post. "Me and my family are so glad justice is being served. We've been trying to tell the police and CPS for years about this, and so glad they finally decided to step up." Each of the child abuse counts facing Ms Franke and Ms Hildebrandt carries a prison sentence of up to 15 years and a fine of up to $10,000 if convicted, according to the Washington County Attorney's Office. “There are two juvenile victims in these cases, and each defendant is accused of causing or permitting serious physical injury to the victims in three different ways: (1) a combination of multiple physical injuries or torture, (2) starvation or malnutrition that jeopardizes life, and (3) causing severe emotional harm,” the county attorney said. Both women are expected to appear in court on Friday, according to a probable cause affidavit. YouTube has removed Ms Franke's channels. Read More Who is Ruby Franke? Everything we know about the family vlogger’s rise to fame before child abuse charges Mommy blogger Ruby Franke’s neighbors feared police would pull ‘body bags’ from her home Ruby Franke’s sisters speak out after influencer’s arrest for child abuse
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Kevin Durant has nothing but praise for LeBron James: 'it's inspiring to see'
Despite their previous battles in the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant still gives LeBron James credit for extending his career and performing at an elite level.
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China Bans iPhone Use at Central Government Agencies, WSJ Reports
Apple Inc. suffered its worst stock decline in a month following a report that Chinese government agencies have
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NBA rumors: Lillard-Heat trade talks might be dead, 76ers sign familiar vet, Griffin won't be back in Boston
In today's NBA rumors, the Lillard-Heat talks have gone quiet, Danny Green has a new home and Blake Griffin doesn't.
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Florida man arrested after trying to cross Atlantic in hamster wheel vessel
Reza Baluchi tried to "run" from Florida to London in a homemade vessel during hurricane season.
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European Stocks Extend Losing Streak on Weak Data, Luxury Drop
European equities posted their sixth straight session of declines on Wednesday, as the recent rise in oil prices
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NBA 2K24 Season 1 Rewards: Full List
NBA 2K24 Season 1 rewards include a Diamond Kyrie Irving, Amethyst Jayson Tatum, Gold Floor Setter, extra VC, Tier Skips, and plenty of cosmetics.
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Red Flags: 5 college football teams on upset alert in Week 2
Breaking down college football upsets picks for Week 2 of the 2023 season with three SEC teams and a Pac-12 team showing all kinds of Red Flags.
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YouTube Music Review
The streaming music field is packed with companies battling for your auditory attention. YouTube Music,
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