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A federal judge said Friday that the government’s antitrust lawsuit over Google’s advertising technology will go to trial in September, rejecting requests by both sides for a legal ruling.The Justice Department and Google were expected to argue for summary judgment in the case next week, but during a hearing on an unrelated matter in federal court in Alexandria on Friday, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema told both sides it was clear the case should go to trial.A judge can only grant summary judgment if the facts are undisputed and he can rule as a matter of law, but Brinkema said…
Dr. AP “Sakis” Meliopoulos hosted the 2024 Georgia Tech Protective Relay Conference from April 24-27. The three-day event provided a forum for leading engineers, technicians, consultants and other stakeholders in the power grid protection industry to discuss the latest advancements in the field. In power grids, protective relays act as smart circuit breakers, constantly monitoring for dangerous conditions and tripping specific sections to isolate faults. This critical function in the power grid protection industry ensures the safe and reliable operation of large electrical networks. The conference took an in-depth look at specific areas of current research and development in protective…
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball plans to discipline umpire Pat Horberg following an investigation into possible violations of sports betting rules.The commissioner’s office said in a statement Friday that Horberg has decided to appeal his suspension. MLB did not disclose the nature of the violation or the scope of the punishment.”While MLB’s investigation did not find any evidence that the games run by Mr. Horberg were in any way compromised or manipulated, MLB determined that disciplinary action was warranted. Mr. Horberg has elected to appeal that decision, and therefore we will not be able to comment further until the…
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup journey came to a disappointing end on Friday.© X (Twitter) Pakistan’s T20 World Cup journey came to a disappointing end on Friday, with the team failing to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the tournament. Pakistan’s elimination came after the USA vs Ireland match was cancelled due to rain. The USA had earned enough points to qualify for the Super Eight stage in their first appearance in the tournament. Following Pakistan’s shocking exit, former pacer Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment with the result.Akhtar posted a one-line message to X saying, “Pakistan’s World Cup…
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup journey came to a disappointing end on Friday, with the team failing to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the tournament. Pakistan’s elimination came after the USA vs Ireland match was cancelled due to rain. The USA had earned enough points to qualify for the Super Eight stage in their first appearance in the tournament. Following Pakistan’s shocking exit, former pacer Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment with the result. (Related article: “Azam Khan won’t return to Pakistan, here’s why…”: T20 World Cup defeat sets internet ablaze)Akhtar posted a one-line message to X saying,…
Pruning trees, removing weeds: These are some of the steps many California property owners have taken to protect their homes and businesses from wildfire. Insurers who write policies in areas deemed “high risk” for wildfires will soon be considering the mitigation measures, according to a new plan released this week by the California Department of Insurance. Insurance experts told the NBC4 I-Team there could be more discounts on work to protect homes and commercial properties from wildfires. As the I-Team has documented for months, the insurance department says homeowners are being dropped from their policies for a variety of reasons,…
Three Key West city council members who are retiring within the next few months appear to want to fire the mayor when they leave office. Al Childress, who takes office in April 2023 on a four-year contract, received a call from City Attorney Ron Ramsingh on Friday evening. “He told me that four of the commissioners are in favor of firing me. They’re going to call a special meeting, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, July 3,” Childress told Keys Weekly on Friday night, saying he’s still reeling from the news. Al Childress is due to take office as Key West’s mayor…
Hometown hero Derrick White could use his strong form this season to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team for this summer’s Paris Olympics, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. White started 73 regular season games and all 18 playoff games so far for the NBA’s powerhouse Boston Celtics, earning him a spot on the All-Defensive Team for the second consecutive year. During the regular season, White’s numbers improved across the board, averaging 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1 steal and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 40% from three-point range. White’s numbers improved again in the postseason, and he…
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A small business incubator in downtown Buffalo is facing controversy within our community. The Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) opened the Downtown Bazaar less than a year ago, and the bazaar has been facing financial difficulties for months, but after a meeting on Friday, officials announced the bazaar will remain open. One business owner spoke to News 4 about the hardships she’s faced since opening her store at the Downtown Bazaar, and she explained that many other businesses located downtown and in other Bazaar storefronts are feeling the same way. “I want the support I thought…
One thing Chicago Bears fans are quickly learning about Caleb Williams is that his personality is nearly the polar opposite of Justin Fields. Fields wasn’t known for his reserved, gregarious personality, but Williams is the exact opposite. He let out a cry of joy when the Bears selected him with the first overall pick in April, and when Rome Odunze was selected ninth an hour later, he took photos with fans and celebrated. Since coming to Chicago, he’s appeared at multiple baseball games, hung out with fans at local bars and fueled “Green Bay sucks” chants. There’s something else he’s…