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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 A self-driving car company founded by Google is presenting new evidence to support allegations that a former manager stole technology that was sold to Uber to help the ride-hailing service build its own robot-powered vehicles. Waymo, a project hatched by Google eight years ago, wove its tale of alleged deceit in sworn statements filed Friday in federal court in San Francisco. The documents try to make a case that former Waymo manager Anthony Levandowski conceived a scheme to heist key trade secrets before leaving the company early last year to form an autonomous vehicle startup that he had been discussing with Uber. It’s the latest salvo in a battle that started last month when Waymo sued Levandowski and Uber for alleged theft of the technology for lidar, sensors that enable self-driving cars to see what’s around them so they can safely navigate roads. Experts say … [Read more...] about Waymo escalates battle with Uber in court filings

Colleen Barry (Associated Press) Milan   ● Sat, April 22, 2017 2017-04-22 08:31 1993 a291276806121264c0bd211cdea4a47b 2 Health Italy,brain,brain-tumor,cellphone,technology,#brain,#tumor,health Free A longtime Telecom Italia employee has been awarded monthly social security payments after a court found that his brain tumor was caused by improper use of a company-issued cellphone. Lawyer Stefano Bertone said Thursday that it was the first trial court verdict of which he was aware in the world "to recognize a link between cellphone use and the development of brain tumor." Bertone said one factor that appeared to have contributed to the verdict was the refusal by the court's expert to accept into evidence studies that were funded by the telecom industry. Read also: A 'sci-fi' cancer therapy fights brain tumors, study finds The legal reasoning behind the ruling, which was issued by a court in the northern city of Ivrea last month but only made public … [Read more...] about Italian court finds link between cell phone use and tumor

Joe Sullivan, the former Uber security chief, was found guilty on Wednesday by a jury in federal court on charges that he did not disclose a breach of customer and driver records to government regulators. In 2016, while the Federal Trade Commission was investigating Uber over an earlier breach of its online systems, Mr. Sullivan learned of a new breach that affected the Uber accounts of more than 57 million riders and drivers. The jury found Mr. Sullivan guilty on one count of obstructing the F.T.C.’s investigation and one count of misprision, or acting to conceal a felony from authorities. The case — believed to be the first time a company executive faced criminal prosecution over a hack — could change how security professionals handle data breaches. “The way responsibilities are divided up is going to be impacted by this. What’s documented is going to be impacted by this. The way bug bounty programs are designed is going to be impacted by this,” said Chinmayi Sharma, a … [Read more...] about Former Uber Security Chief Found Guilty of Hiding Hack From Authorities

In the weeks before Elon Musk declared that his bid to own Twitter was back on the table, his representatives spoke with the company several times about redoing the deal at a lower price, four people familiar with the discussions said. Mr. Musk sought a discount of as much as 30 percent, three of the people said, a proposal that would have valued the company at roughly $31 billion. Twitter rebuffed the proposal, said the people, who requested anonymity because the talks were confidential. In the past week, however, discussions narrowed to a discount of about 10 percent, which would have allowed Mr. Musk to pay about $39.6 billion for Twitter. Those talks ultimately did not move forward. Twitter’s market cap as of Wednesday was $39.2 billion. The talks took place just weeks before a scheduled showdown in a Delaware courtroom to determine whether Mr. Musk must follow through with the $44 billion Twitter takeover bid he launched in April. He indicated in July that he no longer … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Offered to Buy Twitter at a Lower Price in Recent Talks

From the cross step to nose rides, style is everything when it comes to the art of longboarding . Watch world champion Kai Sallas’ nimble foot toward the front of his board to hang ten while surfing classic breaks around O’ahu — whether head-high Chun’s Reef or mellow rollers at Diamond Head — and his moves are a study of grace and power. Often referred to as the birthplace of modern surfing, Waikīkī is where Hawaiian royalty, including Queen Liliʻuokalani, rode waves and where Olympian and legendary waterman Duke Kahanamoku taught people to surf. It’s a special place that means everything to Sallas. A longstanding fixture in the Hawaiian longboarding scene and international pro circuit, he grew up just blocks from the beach at Waikīkī and has surfed the famous shoreline for thirty years. Hawaii’s World-Famous Waikīkī Beach More for you Why Barcelona Is the New Cocktail Capital of the World CN Traveler’s Best Small US Cities of 2022 Is Out, and … [Read more...] about World Longboard Champion and Waikīkī Local Kai Sallas on Riding Waves Around O’ahu

Energy: Martin Lewis issues advice on direct debits SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info China has handed the EU a major lifeline in helping the continent end its reliance on Russia's natural gas, as Beijing's exports of solar panels have reached record levels in the past year. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power have been touted as the key to helping the bloc phase out Russian fossil fuel exports, which Vladimir Putin has manipulated over the past year as retaliation to Western sanctions on Ukraine. China's surge in exports could be seen as a major betrayal of its ally Russia, as the two countries have deepend energy ties since the war, with Putin relying on China to buy up supplies of gas as it squeezes the EU. … [Read more...] about Xi hands EU huge energy crisis lifeline to end Putin’s threat as solar exports soar

Moment 'panther' feeds on 'dead sheep' in Peak District SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The 17-year-old managed to capture footage of what he described as a big cat on the loose in the wilds of the Peak District. Josh Williams has recalled watching as the panther -like creature devoured a "dead sheep" as he and a friend watched on in stunned silence. Related articles Nurse who said Tory voters don't deserve resuscitation set to lose job Married BBC star 'fathered child with stripper and made her sign NDA' He said: "We were both confused when we first saw it. "We stood staring at it and questioning what it could be for around five minutes before I decided to start recording so that I could … [Read more...] about ‘Definitely wasn’t a sheep!’ Peak District camper says he filmed ‘panther’ eating carcass

The woman was left fuming by other parents (Image: Getty Images) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info One furious mum says she has been left feeling incredibly frustrated by the actions of parents in her local area. So much so, she took matters into her own hands in a bid to try and stop them parking on her street when dropping off or picking up their children from school. Related articles Fuming Lidl shoppers given parking fines despite store being open Grandma slams 'sneaky' 7ft parking signs after getting fined £100 Sharing her frustrations online, she went to parenting hub Mumsnet for advice. On the site, she wrote a post saying: “Parents park on the double yellow lines at the junction of the side road blocking … [Read more...] about Angry mum stands in middle of road during school run to stop parents parking

Martin Lewis offers advice on how to decrease mortgage interest SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Across all deposit sizes, two-year and five-year fixed rates now both stand at more than six percent on average, according to Moneyfacts.co.uk . The last time average five-year fixed-rate mortgages were at six percent was in February 2010, when the typical rate was six percent. Related articles Banks ordered to start lending again after panicked response to budget Homeowners bills surge on upward spike as mortgages are hiked The average two-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.11 percent, having breached the six percent mark on Wednesday, for the first time since November 2008. Almost a quarter of … [Read more...] about Mortgage rates surpass 6% for first time in 12 years – homeowners urged to seek advice

Liz Truss: John Longworth discusses 'Trussanomics' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info John Longworth has been an outspoken cheerleader for "Trussanomics," the Prime Minister's all-out push to grow the UK economy by slashing tax and red tape. The former head of the British Chambers of Commerce met up with Express.co.uk at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham earlier this week to discuss the argument for Liz Truss' s radical economic visions and why the growth agenda has kicked up such a storm. Related articles SNP row as shipyard 'bullied' into taking 'down the Union Flag' Foul-mouthed former nurse defends Tory voter resuscitation comment Mr Longworth told Express.co.uk: "The whole … [Read more...] about ‘Austerity junkies’ to blame for derailing Truss’s growth strategy ‘Will pay for itself’