Category: AP

Sep 29

Australian defense minister says army will stop flying European-designed Taipan helicopters

Article content CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian army will never again fly its fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters following a crash in July that killed four soldiers, the defense minister said Friday. Australia’s fleet of more than 40 European-designed Taipans has been grounded since July 28 when one crashed into the Pacific Ocean during […]
Sep 28

TikTok says it regrets Indonesia’s decision to to ban e-commerce sales on social media platforms

Article content JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Chinese-owned app TikTok on Thursday said it regretted the Indonesian government’s decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms, particularly the impact it would have on the millions of sellers who use TikTok Shop. But TikTok Indonesia said in a statement they will respect the regulations and laws […]
Sep 23

Minnesota’s would-be head of cannabis regulation quits amid reports she sold illegal products

Article content ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The recently appointed director of Minnesota’s new marijuana regulatory agency Erin Dupree has resigned amid reports that she sold illegal cannabis products in the state. Dupree ran a business that sold products exceeding state limits on THC potency, owed money to former associates and accumulated tens of thousands […]
Sep 23

Birthplace of the atomic bomb braces for its biggest mission since the top-secret Manhattan Project

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Susan Montoya Bryan Published Sep 23, 2023  •  5 minute read Join the conversation Article content LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — Los Alamos was the perfect spot for the U.S. government’s top-secret Manhattan Project. Almost overnight, the ranching enclave on a remote plateau […]
Sep 23

Britain uses UN speech to show that it wants to be a leader on how the world handles AI

Article content UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Britain pitched itself to the world Friday as a ready leader in shaping an international response to the rise of artificial intelligence, with Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden telling the U.N. General Assembly his country was “determined to be in the vanguard.” Touting the United Kingdom’s tech companies, its […]
Sep 18

Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence

Article content CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government said Monday the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation, responding to research that says three-in-four Australian users suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said popular dating companies such as Tinder, Bumble […]