Only the Apple Watch SE would likely be exempt from such a ban. by Jesse Hollington Ajudge from the International Trade Commission has ruled that the Apple Watch possibly infringes on ECG technology patents owned by health technology company AliveCor. If upheld, the decision could ban the Apple watch from being sold in the United States.Continue reading “New Patent Lawsuit Could See Apple Watched Banned in the United States”
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Amazon bringing Grubhub+ to Prime users after striking deal
SEATTLE — Amazon announced a deal with Grubhub’s parent company Wednesday, adding another service for Prime members. Amazon said Prime members can now get a free one-year Grubhub+ membership. The membership usually costs $9.99 a month and gives users free delivery on orders of more than $12. The deal was announced as part of Prime DayContinue reading “Amazon bringing Grubhub+ to Prime users after striking deal”
July 11, 1960 “To Kill A Mockingbird Published”
On July 11, 1960, the 34-year-old novelist Nelle Harper Lee publishes her first novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. By the mid-1950s, Lee had followed her dreams of a writing career to New York City, where her childhood friend Truman Capote had already won fame in literary circles. For Christmas in 1956, her good friends Michael and Joy BrownContinue reading “July 11, 1960 “To Kill A Mockingbird Published””
Aaron Burr slays Alexander Hamilton in Duel
On July 11, 1804, in one of the most famous duels in American history, Vice President Aaron Burr fatally shoots his long-time political antagonist Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton, a leading Federalist and the chief architect of America’s political economy, died the following day. Alexander Hamilton, born on the Caribbean island of Nevis, came to the American colonies in 1773 asContinue reading “Aaron Burr slays Alexander Hamilton in Duel”
Book Review: Malibu Rising
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was for one of my book clubs for July 2022. It started off rather slow for me, but over time I found myself engrossed in the literature. (spoilers ahead) The story started as a young niave woman meets her prince charming.Continue reading “Book Review: Malibu Rising”
Book Review: White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo My rating: 2 of 5 stars I read this book for work, as it was suggested to fulfill my Diversity requirement for the year. I chose the audio book, as I concentrate better with audio books. The author readContinue reading “Book Review: White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism”
7 Things You Might Not Know About the Hoover Dam
Get the facts on this engineering marvel, which was dedicated in September 1930. ELIZABETH NIX UPDATED:SEP 1, 2018ORIGINAL:SEP 14, 2015 1. The dam’s name was a source of controversy.Surveyors originally recommended the dam be constructed at Boulder Canyon, leading the initiative to be called the Boulder Canyon Dam Project. Even when Black Canyon later wasContinue reading “7 Things You Might Not Know About the Hoover Dam”
Building of the Hoover Dam begins
On July 7, 1930, construction of the Hoover Dam begins. Over the next five years, a total of 21,000 men would work ceaselessly to produce what would be the largest dam of its time, as well as one of the largest manmade structures in the world. Although the dam would take only five years to build, itsContinue reading “Building of the Hoover Dam begins”
Several new laws take effect in Washington on July 1. Here’s what you need to know
by Erin Robinson with KXLY.comSeveral new laws take effect in Washington on July 1. Here’s what you need to know – KXLY OLYMPIA, Wash. – Several laws – including bans on high-capacity ammunition magazines, ghost guns and the cash sale of catalytic converters – will go into effect in Washington on Friday. Here is whatContinue reading “Several new laws take effect in Washington on July 1. Here’s what you need to know”
46 Found Dead in Semi Truck in Texas
SAN ANTONIO, June 27 (Reuters) – The bodies of 46 dead migrants were discovered inside a tractor-trailer on Monday in San Antonio, Texas, city officials said, in one of the most deadly recent incidents of human smuggling along the U.S.-Mexico border. A San Antonio Fire Department official said they found “stacks of bodies” and noContinue reading “46 Found Dead in Semi Truck in Texas”
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