Columbus, OH

Uber Technologies Inc. was hit by a record €290 million ($324 million) fine by the Dutch privacy watchdog for failing to abide by European protection standards when it shipped swathes of sensitive data about its drivers to the US. The Dutch Data Protection Authority said Uber was collecting information...

Uber Hit by Record $324 Million Fine for Data Transfers to US

The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation.

Uber fined £246m for personal data transfer

Los Angeles, CA

Uber continues expanding its partnerships with robotic delivery technology providers. The Uber Eats on-demand delivery subsidiary of Uber is launching a pilot of emissions-free Coco sidewalk robots starting in Los Angeles the week of Aug. 26, 2024 and expanding to more cities in the months to come. "We're excited to...

Uber rolling out delivery robots from new partner

UPI News

The Dutch Data Protection Authority on Monday fined ridesharing app Uber $324 million for transferring the personal data of its European drivers in the United States without proper protections.

Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324M for unsafe transfer of driver data to U.S.

From New York to Hawaii, people can spot security robots equipped with a suite of sensors patrolling the perimeters of some residential communities and apartment buildings.

Security robots are starting to join the ranks of human guards. Here’s what we know

Amazon is planning a major update for its voice assistant, Alexa, with the introduction of Alexa Plus this October. Internal documents viewed by The Washington Post indicate that the upgraded assistant will target growing competition from other tech company AI services. Subscription Model and Pricing. The revamped Alexa, known as...

Amazon Readies Alexa Plus with Enhanced AI Voice Assistant Capabilities

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NewsNinja

An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Nicholls, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A 28-year-old was recently arrested after allegedly threatening to kill an officer in Nicholls. According to a Nicholls Police Department report, an officer was in the parking lot at the Foodmart on Vann Street Highway on July 31 when Kyle Martin “rode up on a bike.” The officer stated that he conducted a field interview with Martin regarding a storage building at Liberty Storage that had been broken into.

28-Year-Old Arrested in Nicholls After Allegedly Threatening Officer's Life

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Corinth, MS

Joshua Colston, a 50-year-old resident of Corinth, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms while traveling through Georgia.

Man Sentenced to 48 Months for Illegal Firearms Possession while traveling through Georgia

It’s another day in the Long March out of China by Western firms. This time around, it’s IBM’s turn. On Monday, the tech giant announced it would be shutting down its Chinese research and development team, shifting some operations to other international locations and affecting around 1,000 employees in the process. At this point, it would have been more surprising had it stayed.

IBM Shutters Its China R&D Division

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

PYMNTS

Cash App users may be eligible for part of a multimillion-dollar settlement from the company. The payments platform and its parent Block agreed earlier this year to pay $15 million to settle a suit claiming the company had failed to protect customers from data breaches. Now, those users — past...

Block to Pay Cash App Users Up to $2,500 in Data Breach Settlement

Online travel platform Trip.com Group reported better-than-expected profit and sales as demand for cross-border and holiday travel surged. The biggest Chinese online travel service said revenue for the latest quarter was boosted by the resilience of travel consumption in China. Trip.com's sales for accommodation reservations, transportation ticketing, package tours, and...

Trip.com Stock Jumps as Strong Chinese Travel Trends Boost Earnings

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

New Jersey State

Gloucester County, NJ

Greenwich, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - A New Jersey State Police trooper from Gloucester County has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after punching a handcuffed woman in the face with a metal flashlight. The incident occurred on September 7, 2022, while the woman was detained in the backseat of a police vehicle awaiting a medical evaluation.

NJ State Trooper Admits to Punching Handcuffed Woman in the Face

L.A. TACO

Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Uber Faces $324M Dutch Fine for Transfer of Driver Data to US

The Dutch privacy watchdog said it has fined Uber Technologies 290 million euros ($324 million) for allegedly sending European taxi drivers' personal data to the U.S....

Uber Faces $324M Dutch Fine for Transfer of Driver Data to US

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