MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google will automatically purge information about users who visit abortion clinics or other places that could trigger legal problems now that the U.S. Supreme Court has opened the door for states to ban the termination of pregnancies. The company behind the internet’s dominant internet search engine and the Android software that powers most of the world’s smartphones outlined the new privacy protections in a Friday blog post. Besides automatically deleting… Source link
Read More »Google Will Delete Visit History For Abortion Clinics, Other Websites – Deadline
In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade overturn, Google said Friday that it will not retain data on those who visit abortion information and clinics websites. The company said it would quickly delete location history for people who visit abortion websites and other medical stops. “Today, we’re announcing that if our systems identify that someone has visited one of these places, we will delete these entries from Location History soon after they visit,” wrote Jen… Source link
Read More »Cavaliers reportedly sign Darius Garland to franchise-record $193 million extension
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is sticking with the team for years to come. Garland reportedly signed a five-year, $193 million rookie extension to stay with the Cavaliers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is the largest contract ever handed out by the franchise. The deal will rise to $231 million if Garland makes an All-NBA roster or wins the league MVP next season. Cavs general manager Koby Altman portended the deal in April, when he told reporters, “He’s going to be in… Source link
Read More »‘Have the [guts] to say I’m doing this for the money’
Justin Thomas wishes the players who jumped from the PGA to LIV would be more transparent about why they switched leagues. Thomas took a shot at those who talk around the issue, saying, “I just wish one of them would have the balls to say ‘I’m doing this for the money.'” Thomas made those comments during an appearance on the No Laying Up podcast. Thomas explained his thoughts on having to address players joining LIV Golf every week, saying he’s surprised at how much he’s thought about the… Source link
Read More »How mRNA tech blew open the door of UPS’s cold chain logistics business
UPS (UPS) will have doubled its health-care facilities footprint by 2023, as a result of unprecedented demand for mRNA vaccines, and the company is making a long-term bet that demand for cold chain storage in medicine will only grow in coming years. The logistics giant began building out millions of square feet of space as a result of its partnership with Pfizer (PFE)/ BioNTech (BNTX), according to UPS Healthcare and Life Sciences President Wes Wheeler, but that only sped up a strategy the… Source link
Read More »Falling mortgage rates have homebuyers so emboldened they’re asking sellers for cash
‘How quickly the tables have turned’: Falling mortgage rates have homebuyers so emboldened they’re asking sellers for cash After a string of steady increases, mortgage rates fell this week — a mixed blessing for the fragile U.S. economy. The lower rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is a relief for home shoppers who have been watching rates climb, but it’s also a sign that a recession could very well be around the corner as the market slows. Rates tend to mirror 10-year Treasury yields,… Source link
Read More »Credit card interest rates are ‘the highest they’ve ever been’: Analyst
Average annual percentage rates (APR) for new credit cards have reached a record high. The average bank card borrowing rate in America in June rose to around 20%, revealing a steep increase of about 6% compared to the pre-pandemic average credit card rate of 14.87% in 2019. “Credit card interest rates are basically the highest they’ve ever been. I’ve been watching credit card rates on a monthly basis for more than a decade now. And it’s the highest that they’ve been since I’ve… Source link
Read More »LIV Golf first impressions show there’s a market for the Saudi Arabia-backed series
NORTH PLAINS, Ore. — First impressions go a long way. After spending three days at the LIV Golf Invitational Series event at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, one thing is clear: there’s a market for this upstart circuit. It just depends what you want to get out of a golf tournament. If you’re a golf fan who loves the game for the history and competition, these events won’t be for you. But if you’re a general sports fan who loves festivals and fanfare, you may be interested. When you walk… Source link
Read More »Elon Musk now thinks there’s a greater than 50-50 chance that the economy will decline. Here are 3 simple ways to protect your money
‘Recession is inevitable’: Elon Musk now thinks there’s a greater than 50-50 chance that the economy will decline. Here are 3 simple ways to protect your money The U.S. economy made a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. But according to Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk, the good times might be over pretty soon. “I think a recession is inevitable at some point,” he said at the Qatar Economic Forum earlier this month. “As to whether there is a recession in the near term,… Source link
Read More »Yahoo DFS Baseball: Saturday Picks
This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. Saturday is jam-packed with baseball. There are 17 games, and that means doubleheaders. Those matchups aren’t included in the DFS slate, and neither is the 2:10 p.m. EDT start between Baltimore and Minnesota. You’re left with 12 games, and that’s from where I chose my recommendations. Pitching George Kirby, SEA vs. OAK ($40): Kirby’s rookie season has been up and down, but it’s been all down for the Athletics’ offense as they’re… Source link
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