August 2025 - Page 14 of 20

Lawsuit accuses Apple of stealing trade secrets to create Apple Pay

Investments and Business

Lawsuit alleges Apple used misappropriated trade secrets for Apple Pay

Peter G. Killigang

A major legal dispute has emerged surrounding the development of Apple's contactless payment system, with court documents claiming the tech giant improperly used protected intellectual property to build its Apple…

Ultra-processed foods make up the majority of kids' diet, CDC report finds

Health

Ultra-processed foods dominate children’s diets, CDC report reveals

Peter G. Killigang

A comprehensive analysis of children's eating patterns reveals a troubling nutritional landscape, with ultra-processed foods accounting for most of what young Americans consume daily. The research, conducted by national health…

Companies are monitoring and enforcing office attendance at the highest rate in 5 years

Investments and Business

Highest office attendance monitoring and enforcement by companies in 5 years

Peter G. Killigang

Corporate America is witnessing a significant shift in workplace management strategies as employers increasingly track and enforce office attendance requirements. New data reveals that organizations are monitoring employee presence more…

The Giving Pledge was meant to turbocharge philanthropy. Few billionaires got on board.

Investments and Business

Billionaire participation in The Giving Pledge remains low despite its goal to turbocharge philanthropy

Peter G. Killigang

When Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched the Giving Pledge in 2010, they envisioned a movement that would fundamentally transform charitable giving among the world's wealthiest individuals. The initiative invited…

Scientists discovered a distant black hole 300 million times the size of the sun. It's a portal back in time.

Science and Technology

300 million solar mass black hole discovered—Scientists say it’s a window to the past

Peter G. Killigang

A team of international researchers has identified an enormous celestial object that provides an unprecedented window into the early universe. This newly discovered black hole, located approximately 13 billion light-years…

Trump doubles reward to M for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face U.S. drug charges

International

Trump offers $50M for Venezuela president’s arrest on U.S. drug trafficking charges

Peter G. Killigang

The United States government has substantially raised the reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela's head of state, Nicolás Maduro, bringing the total offer to $50 million. This…

Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store

Science and Technology

Life-like robots go on sale to public in China’s new store

Peter G. Killigang

A groundbreaking retail establishment in China has begun offering sophisticated humanoid robots directly to consumers, marking a significant milestone in personal robotics technology. The new store showcases remarkably lifelike machines…

Australian mushroom murderer allegedly served poisoned pasta to her husband

Social Responsibility

Husband allegedly ate poisoned pasta made by Australian mushroom murderer

Peter G. Killigang

A disturbing criminal case has emerged from regional Australia involving fatal food poisoning with alleged homicidal intent. Authorities have charged a 49-year-old woman with multiple counts of murder following a…

New research reveals clues about memory from the brains of 'SuperAgers'

Health

Scientists discover memory clues in ‘SuperAgers’ brains

Peter G. Killigang

An extraordinary group of older adults is challenging conventional understanding of cognitive decline, maintaining mental sharpness comparable to people decades younger. These individuals, known as SuperAgers, demonstrate that memory loss…

Month: August 2025

Instagram’s Map feature faces backlash over privacy concerns

Lawsuit alleges Apple used misappropriated trade secrets for Apple Pay

Ultra-processed foods dominate children’s diets, CDC report reveals

Highest office attendance monitoring and enforcement by companies in 5 years

Billionaire participation in The Giving Pledge remains low despite its goal to turbocharge philanthropy

300 million solar mass black hole discovered—Scientists say it’s a window to the past

Trump offers $50M for Venezuela president’s arrest on U.S. drug trafficking charges

Life-like robots go on sale to public in China’s new store

Scientists discover memory clues in ‘SuperAgers’ brains