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Oxford Casino takes Maine to court over allowing tribes to operate iGaming
The Oxford Casino, based in Maine, has filed a federal lawsuit which challenges “efforts to grant a monopoly on online casino-style gambling (“iGaming”) to four specially selected Indian Tribes.”...
Something very unexpected is happening to Norway’s polar bears
Polar bear researcher Magnus Andersen, one of the study’s coauthors, stands in front of a female bear and her cubs in Svalbard. The adult bear was stunned so researchers could take research...
The rise of the slopagandist
The violent federal occupation of Minneapolis - and the subsequent killings of two residents at the hands of immigration agents - began with a vlog. Nick Shirley, a roving 23-year-old with a...
A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a school
Waymo said one of its robotaxis struck a child, who sustained minor injuries. The incident took place in Santa Monica, California, on January 23. The company reported it to the National Highway...
Austrian Supreme Court rules that loot boxes do not constitute gambling
The Austrian Supreme Court has ruled that loot boxes present within video games do not constitute gambling under their gambling laws. This comes after a player attempted to reclaim nearly €20,000...
Honda vehicles used to proactively report road safety issues in nation-first pilot
Honda and DriveOhio have teamed up on a new road safety initiative in which Honda vehicles are being used to collect real-time data that can advise about potential issues and road deficiencies...
Arco is a brilliant and beautiful sci-fi film inspired by animation legends
Classic 2D animation may not be as prevalent as it once was, but some of the stuff we're getting over the last few years has been incredible. That includes future classics like Mars Express and...
Sen. Warren pushes Altman for guarantee OpenAI isn’t seeking government bailout
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is pushing OpenAI for assurances it won't seek a government bailout if it doesn't turn a profit. In a letter to CEO Sam Altman, Warren says she is concerned that the...
Netflix is eating Hollywood — because it has to
On today’s episode of Decoder, I’m talking about the bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery, which is the biggest story in the entertainment industry right now, and for good reason. It has pretty...
This ring watch squeezes in heart rate, sleep, and fitness tracking
At $50, the Rogbid Fusion is cheaper than other less functional ring watches. | Image: Rogbig It's not a household name, but Rogbid has been churning out budget-friendly smart wearables for around a...