Signs of ancient life might be hiding in Martian mudstones
(CN) — Scientists have found organic carbon in mudstones from what was once a Martian lake, they write in a new study, adding to a growing body of evidence that the red planet once harbored life. In a paper published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances, a team...
Google tells tribunal its shopping fix restored competition, not favoritism
(CN) — Google spent two days in a London antitrust trial arguing it fixed online shopping searches condemned by European regulators years ago and insisting rivals are now trying to turn that ruling into a payday. Comparison-shopping companies Kelkoo, Foundem and Ciao...
Vatican begins 5-year restoration of Raphael Loggia, used by popes and presidents
VATICAN CITY (AP) — One of the most intricately decorated parts of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, a passageway walked by popes and presidents and attributed to Renaissance master Raphael, is getting its first major face-lift in over 500 years. The Vatican Museums on...
Landmark legal win compensates pregnant soccer player who lost contract
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — In a landmark legal win for female soccer players, sport’s highest court has awarded Maja Göthberg salary compensation from Lazio Women after the Italian club ended contract talks when it knew she was pregnant. The Court of Arbitration for...
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — It’s not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games. The International Olympic Committee pledged Wednesday to pay more than $100 million to...
Longtime Eric Adams ally Frank Carone indicted on federal bribery charges
BROOKLYN (CN) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday indicted Frank Carone, a former top official in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, on charges he took bribes from Chinese nationals to steer contracts for migrant shelters to a Queens hotel. In a...
Premier says China’s tech advancements an ‘opportunity’ for the world, not a threat
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday defended the country’s technological advancements as an opportunity for the world rather than a threat. Li also said the country’s heavy state subsidies were not the main reason for the rapid rise of its high-tech...
London police to extend use of live facial recognition, drones
LONDON (AFP) — London’s Metropolitan Police force said Wednesday it will expand the use of drones, artificial intelligence and live facial recognition technology, which has been criticized by rights campaigners. The scale-up plan involves rolling out static...
College athletes cry foul over NCAA’s eligibility crackdown
CINCINNATI (CN) — The NCAA’s new eligibility rule unfairly excludes 2022 high school graduates and prevents them from profiting off their name, image and likeness next season, college athletes claimed Wednesday in an Ohio lawsuit. A group of Division I...