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Apple Denies Request from Grieving Son
Apple Inc. has been accused by a grieving son of an “utter lack of understanding and discretion” after the company refused to unlock the iPad of his late mother. Anthea Grant passed away from breast cancer earlier this year at the age of 59, and her son, Josh, 26, from London, became the co-executor of Anthea’s will and estate with his brother, Patrick.
Facebook Changes Gun Ads Policy
Facebook announced on Wednesday it will make changes to gun advertisements after advocacy groups and law enforcement addressed their concern for firearm advertising on the website. Facebook said it will regulate sales of guns on its site and on its photo-sharing app Instagram.
Study Discovers E-Cigarettes May Not Discourage Teens to Quit Smoking
A new study released on Thursday has found that middle school and high school students who use electronic cigarettes are more likely to start smoking real cigarettes and less likely to quit than those who did not use the devices.
Xcel to Build Solar Power Farm
Xcel Energy Inc. announced on Tuesday it will work with Community Energy Solar to build a $200 million solar power farm in Pueblo County, Colo. The solar power plant is expected to take about 15 months to build, and construction is set to start by late this year or early next year.
Alpha Pays Fine for Violating Clean Water Act
Alpha Natural Resources Inc., the second-largest coal producer in the U.S., agreed on Wednesday to pay a $27.5 million fine for violating the Clean Water Act. Alpha will also spend $200 million on reducing toxic discharges into waterways in five states.
New School Meal Standards Promote Healthy Diets
A new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) shows that adding more fruits and vegetables to meals at schools leads to kids eating healthier food. The study is based on new standards made by the federal government in 2012, which required schools to provide healthier meals for children.
NYPD to Start Using Tablets
New York police officers will soon be using tablets in order to test out a new crime data app. NYPD Commissioner William Bratton announced on Tuesday that the department will begin using hand-held tablets to test a new pilot program.
Jeep Announces Global Production of New Renegade
Jeep announced the global production of the new 2015 Jeep Renegade at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The Renegade will be the first model from Fiat-owned Jeep to be made for the world in an Italian factory.
Hyundai Unveils 2015 Sonata
Hyundai Motor Co. has released images of its seventh-generation 2015 Sonata, the most recent model of the vehicle since 2009. The sedan is set to compete against popular vehicles such as Honda Motor Co.’s Accord, Toyota Motor Corp.’s Camry and Ford Motor Co. (F)’s Fusion.
Beer Helps Post-Workout Recovery
The Canadian beverage company Vampt is currently doing taste tests for their new drink called Lean Machine, a low-alcohol, protein-packed beer. The drink is reported to be filled with nutrients, electrolytes and antioxidants intended to help the body refresh after intense exercise.
Wi-Fi Hotspots Move to Chicago
The cable and Internet company Comcast has begun turning thousands of homes in Chicago, IL into Wi-Fi hotspots with its present service equipment. Comcast has recently started the neighborhood hot spots initiative, which is aimed at making Wi-Fi signals available in areas next to homes installed with the equipment.
UPS Buys 1,000 Propane-Fueled Trucks
United Parcel Service Inc. announced on Wednesday it will spend $70 million on bringing in 1,000 propane trucks in order to expand one of the largest alternative-energy fleets in the U.S. UPS is buying the fleet from Daimler AG’s Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Xbox One Gets Updates for Titanfall
Microsoft has introduced a major update to the Xbox One system before the release of the multiplayer game Titanfall, which will be released on March 11. The objective of the update is to prepare the console for the release of the online game.
Facebook Buys Titan Aerospace
Facebook has decided to buy drone maker Titan Aerospace for about $60 million in its goal of bring Internet access to the 5 billion or more people who do not have it. Titan Aerospace builds solar-powered high-altitude drones that can stay airborne for up to five years without having to land.
NASA Finds 715 Planets
NASA announced on Feb.25 the discovery of 715 planets, including four planets more than twice the size of Earth, with the help of NASA’s Kepler telescope. The discovery increases the amount of known planets in our galaxy to 1,700.