FTC Claims That It Can’t Take on Amazon Case Due to DOGE Cuts, Then Changes Its Mind

The trial case in question involves Amazons alleged manipulative practices in signing users up for subscriptions. I was wrong, Cohen said. hey be assured that the FTC will meet whatever schedule and deadlines the court sets. © Darren Staples/Bloomberg via Getty Images Amazon has shot down the idea that the government isnt prepared for the case. What I heard is that theyve got the whole trial team still intact. Maybe theres going to be an office move....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Matthew Joseph

How Trump’s Trade War Will Make Your Groceries Even More Expensive

Life these days is expensive. Rising food costs in particular have become a source of financial stress for millions of U.S. households. The result is skyrocketing supermarket bills, tighter household budgets, and dwindling access to food. Shopping for groceries during times of inflation.© Ashley Grise/Shutterstock President Donald Trumps latest trade decisions arent likely to help the situation. The pendulum-like nature of Trumps trade policies, economists told Grist, almost certainly means higher grocery store prices....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Douglas Alexander

Ill-Fated Moon Lander Unexpectedly Woke Up and Sent One Last Message

Space can be an unforgiving place. Athenatouched down on the lunar surfaceon Thursday, March 6, following a week-long journey to the Moon. Less than a day after its touchdown,Athena was declared dead. Athena captured this image from the surface of the Moon.Intuitive Machines Odysseus managed to reach the lunar surface, but its landing wasnt so smooth either. Athena wasnt as lucky, but it did have some parting words for its team....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Melissa Garcia

Invincible‘s Finale Flipped One ofThe Walking Dead‘s Most Famous Moments

Whats the most famous moment in the history ofThe Walking Dead? And while Glenns friends and family eventually forgave Negan, Glenn never got his revenge. Because he was dead. Conquest, voiced by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, shows down with Invincible, voiced by Steven Yeun. Negan vs. Glenn, round 2.Prime Video In a meta twist though,he got his shot on this weeksInvincible. This time though, Invincible wins, with a little help from Atom Eve....

March 14, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Dominic Good

Judge Rules FOIA Requests for DOGE Must Be Expedited

Coopers ruling is long, catty, and funny. The court filed the ruling on March 10, andCourt Watch publishedit on March 14. CREW is a non-profit that attempts to hold American democracy accountable using bold legal action and in-depth investigations. Elon Musk shows off a shirt that says “DOGE” as he walks on the South Lawn of the white House after stepping off Marine One upon arrival to the White House in Washington, DC on March 9, 2025....

March 14, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Sean Gibbs

Looney TunesRise Up to Save the World and Animation inThe Day the Earth Blew Up

Youll leave the film wanting more Petunia power and presence in the franchise. I dont want to say more because its specifically a set up that works best visually. And thats what needed from these gold standard characters as they move into their next era of stories. © Ketchup Entertainment We hope Warner Bros. doesnt forget that and it considers releasingCoyote vs. Acme. The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movieis in theaters now....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Michael Miller

Lunar Lander Photographs a ‘Diamond Ring’ During Solar Eclipse on the Moon

Fireflys lunar landertouched down on the lunar surfaceon Sunday, March 2 at 3:34 a.m. Blue Ghost alit in Mare Crisium, a large impact site that was later filled with basaltic lava. Today, Fireflyreleasedthe first two images taken by Blue Ghost during the solar eclipse. ET, during which the Sun was completely blocked by Earth. Put a ring on it!Firefly Aerospace News from the future, delivered to your present. Blue Ghost captured a first look at the solar eclipse as it began to emerge from its Mare Crisium landing site....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Kaitlin Swanson

Navigating the Amount of People Who Could Be inAvengers: DoomsdaySounds Like a Nightmare

This isnt the first time theyve done something this risky with the franchises leading star. And it was the pitch of our lives. And he said, Yes, lets do it. © Marvel Studios He liked the risk, to Roberts credit, and that choice led the explosive upside toInfinity WarandEndgame. THR asked the duo if they still use them. Yes, we continue to use the baseball cards, Anthony Russo shared. The method helps shape whichever Marvel film theyre working on....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Erika Miller

Reddit Accused of Cracking Down on Luigi Mangione Content

Hes been debated, lusted after, and idolized. There are even calls for Dave Franco to play him in a movie. Slaterecently notedthat some forums on Reddit had been getting censored for their discussion of the accused killer. © Adam Gray/Getty It continued: while this is currently warn only, we will consider adding additional actions down the road. However, other subreddits that were devoted exclusively to Luigi content have been banned in recent days....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Rebecca Hawkins

Robotaxi Expert Suggests Elon Musk Will Try to ‘Fake’ Cybercabs in June

These sensors would also have cleaning and drying functionswindshield wipers, compressed air nozzles, and so on. A serious robotaxi also wouldnt have a low-slung coupe body design. And how is this design safe in any way? A screenshot from a concept video showing off the Tesla Cybercab, played on Oct. 10, 2024 in Burbank, California.Screenshot: Tesla There are many ways to fake a robotaxi service, Krafcik is quoted as saying....

March 14, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · William Sullivan

San Francisco Hit Waymo With Hundreds of Traffic Citations in 2024

San Francisco has found a nice new revenue stream: Hitting self-driving Waymos with traffic citations. The city cited Waymo vehicles 589 times in 2024 for a grand total of $65,065 in penalties. The violations ranged from blocking street traffic to parking in prohibited areas. Waymo received 589 traffic citations in San Francisco alone in 2024.Justin Sullivan/Getty They also may sometimes stop in commercial loading zones to drop off customers. Waymo said last year that its vehicles have beencertified to respond correctlyto emergency vehicles and law enforcement....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Katherine Watson

Say Goodbye to the Google Assistant—Gemini Is Moving In

Google announced Friday that the Google Assistant is no longer for this world. The company plans to transition most Android devices to Gemini instead. I did not, for instance, want to make the change initially. Say goodbye to the Google Assistant. It’s all Gemini now, all the time.© Florence Ion / Gizmodo Imtristeabout this, because this transition from the Google Assistant to Googles Gemini AIhas been messy. Im thinking aboutmy precious donglebarely holding on in my old car....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Joanne Stewart

Severance‘s New Episode Has Its Origins inThe Twilight Zone

And that vintage slice of existential dread is indeed a very cool companion piece. Spoilers for 2025s The After Hours and 1960s The After Hours follow. Its a very odd exchange: Cobel: Were going to cottage five. Anne Francis in The Twilight Zone.© CBS Guard: I dont have anyone scheduled. Cobel: Shes one of James. No ones to know… Miss Marsha White, ninth floor. © CBS Guard: Specialties Department. Cobel: Im looking for a gold thimble....

March 14, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · James Jones