US websites blacked out in Europe on 'Happy GDPR Day' (Update)
The EU's flagship new data protection laws came into effect on Friday but hit an early hitch as several major US news websites were blocked to European users.
The EU's flagship new data protection laws came into effect on Friday but hit an early hitch as several major US news websites were blocked to European users.
Internet
May 25, 2018
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Apple is adding the ability to use a digital pencil to draw and write on its cheapest iPad model in an attempt to make the tablet more compelling for creating, teaching and learning.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 27, 2018
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The wetlands in and around Chicago are overwhelmingly invaded by non-native plants, according to a new study by University of Illinois researchers. The study, which pulls together species occurrence data from over 2,000 wetlands ...
Ecology
Feb 22, 2018
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A significant winter storm brought heavy snowfalls to parts of the US Midwest on Friday, causing flight cancelations, snarling roads and closing schools.
Environment
Feb 9, 2018
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Irish America has become more distant from its cultural roots and there is a need to regenerate community and identity among the diaspora in the United States, according to a report by the UCD Clinton Institute.
Business
Oct 26, 2017
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In a first-ever assessment of urban forest vulnerability to climate change in the Chicago region, a team led by the USDA Forest Service concluded that native tree species in a 7-million-acre area may decline while invasive ...
Environment
May 9, 2017
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One of the most hotly contested debates today involves the recent uptick in violent crime and the extent to which increases in violence may be explained by the "Ferguson effect," whereby the increased scrutiny of police since ...
Social Sciences
Apr 5, 2017
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An Ohio zoo's polar bear is off to Chicago to find love.
Ecology
Feb 15, 2017
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USA Today publisher Gannett walked away Tuesday from its attempted takeover of Tronc, the owner of the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and other major dailies.
Business
Nov 1, 2016
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Comcast is increasing the number of home internet customers who will face limits on how much data they can use before getting hit with extra charges.
Telecom
Jul 8, 2016
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