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The European Commission announced this week that it’s fining Google €2.95 billion (just under $3.5 billion). The commission found that Google had violated European Union antitrust rules by favoring its own advertising services. Specifically, the commission said Google “abused” its “dominant positions” by favoring its ad exchange AdX in both its publisher ad server and in its ad-buying tools. The commission also said Google has 60 days to “bring these self-preferencing practices to an end” and “to implement measures to cease its inherent conflicts of interest along the adtech supply chain.” “Google must now come forward with a serious remedy…

Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled its 2027 Mediterranean Solar Eclipse Expedition.Combining the cultural riches of Spain and Portugal with the wonder of a total solar eclipse, the voyage will depart from Barcelona, Spain on July 27, 2027. The eight-night expedition will visit Ibiza, Cartagena, Motril and Puerto Banús before positioning guests at sea on August 2, 2027 for the celestial event. Under the guidance of resident astronomer Jonathan H. Ward, author, astrophotographer, and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, guests will witness the marvel of a total eclipse accompanied by expert commentary, stargazing sessions, and enrichment programming designed to illuminate…

Just in time for the big race, (the Kentucky Derby), Delta Airlines has released its largest-ever flight schedule to Louisville (SDF) for 2026.The schedule includes service from 10 cities including new flights from Austin and Raleigh-Durham. “Kentucky’s prestigious pastime isn’t just a race, it’s an exciting celebration that our customers love to attend each year,” said Amy Martin, Vice President – Network Planning. “We’re adding over 3,000 seats and offering over 60 flights to and from Louisville for the 2026 event, making it easier for customers to take part in the celebrations, whether they’re drawn to the thrill of the…

Tesla has proposed a massive new $1 trillion compensation package for its CEO Elon Musk, and many of the benchmarks he needs to hit are simply watered-down versions of promises he’s spent years making about the company. That’s not the picture Tesla’s board of directors paints in the company’s annual proxy statement, where they revealed the proposed pay package. Instead, the board focuses on how it plans to create “the most valuable company in history.” To be sure, if Tesla accomplishes all that it aims for with this deal, it will look like a much different company at the end…

Technologists and policymakers are reckoning with a generation-defining problem on the internet: while it can be a revolutionary force for unprecedented education and connection across the globe, it can also pose dangers to children when they have completely unfettered access. There is no simple way, however, to monitor children’s internet access without surveilling adults, paving the way for disastrous online privacy violations. While some advocates praise these laws as victories for children’s safety, many security experts warn that these laws are being proposed and passed with flawed implementation plans, which pose dangerous security risks for adult users as well. Here’s…

Hawaii’s visitors and locals alike can immerse themselves in the spirit of the Hawaiian Islands by exploring its breathtaking natural landscapes, vibrant communities and unique-to-Hawai‘i activities and events.Mālama Hawaiʻi & CultureBishop Museum (O‘ahu) and the Hawaiian Council reimagined the museum’s retail space as a hub for Hawai‘i-made products and cultural storytelling. Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa(O‘ahu) Southern Sun represents a new immersive art experience tracing the story and history of Waikīkī.Wahi Pana: Storied Places (O‘ahu) unveils its third phase of island-wide public art installation openings at several culturally significant sites in September 2025.   Wayfinder Waikiki (Oʻahu) launched two…

Tesla spent $400,000 advertising on Elon Musk’s social media platform X in 2024, according to a new regulatory filing. But the automaker appears to be on track to spend just a fraction of that in 2025 as sales have struggled. In the first two months of 2025, Tesla spent $10,000 on X ads, putting it on track to spend only $60,000 annually unless it radically increases its advertising for the remainder of the year. During the same time period last year, it had already spent $200,000 on X, Tesla disclosed. Tesla’s spending slowed considerably after those first two months, paying…

Online gaming platform Roblox is launching a TikTok-like short-form video feed for sharing gameplay moments, the company unveiled on Friday at the Roblox Developers Conference. The company also announced increased earnings for creators, new AI tools to boost creation, and other advancements in performance. The new short-form video experience, called “Roblox Moments,” is launching in beta for users 13 and older. It allows users to capture clips of their gameplay, then edit and share those clips in a scrollable feed. Users can trim their clip to up to 30 seconds, add music, and write a description before sharing it. Plus,…

OREFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In a romance and adventure worthy of the big screen, a Pennsylvania couple is preserving the past and forging a future as the owners of the world’s oldest operating drive-in movie theater. Lauren McChesney got more than admission to a double feature when she handed her ticket to Matt McClanahan at a different drive-in he managed in 2018. They started dating a year later, and, in August, got engaged. In between, they purchased Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre, which was Pennsylvania’s first drive-in and only the nation’s second when it opened in 1934. The sun sets on the…

by Donald Wood Last updated: 8:05 AM ET, Fri September 5, 2025 United Airlines announced plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, from Chicago and Washington, D.C. in November.Flights to Tel Aviv from Chicago O’Hare International Airport are expected to launch on November 1 and will operate four times per week. The service from Washington Dulles International Airport will begin on November 2 and operate three times per week. When the flights relaunch, United will be the only airline operating flights between Tel Aviv and both Chicago and Washington, D.C.“The resumption of these flights underscores United’s longstanding commitment to…