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Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:49:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal court jury has decided that Google’s Android app store has been protected by anticompetitive barriers that have damaged smartphone consumers and software developers, dealing a blow to a major pillar of a technology empire.The unanimous verdict reached Monday came after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial revolving around a lucrative payment system within Google’s Play Store. The store is the main place where hundreds of millions of people around the world download and install apps that work on smartphones powered by Google’s Android software.Epic Games, the maker of the popular Fortnite video game, filed a lawsuit against Google three years ago, alleging that the internet search giant has been abusing its power to shield its Play Store from competition in order to protect a gold mine that makes billions of dollars annually. Just as Apple does for its iPhone app store, Google collects a commission ranging from 15% to 30% on digi...

Un romance vertiginoso comenzó en una chocolatería de Bruselas y se convirtió en una historia de amor de casi 40 años

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:49:52 GMT

(CNN) — Cuando el turista estadounidense Marty Kovalsky entró a una chocolatería de Bruselas en el verano de 1986, se enamoró del chocolate belga.Se dio cuenta enseguida de que el chocolate estadounidense no se comparaba con el exquisito y sedoso de Bruselas. Tenía mucho sabor y era delicioso. Rápidamente se obsesionó.Además, la tienda con la que tropezó era preciosa, al borde de la Grand Place, con sus imponentes edificios barrocos, el ayuntamiento del siglo XV y las pintorescas calles adoquinadas que la rodean. En el interior, la tienda ofrecía deliciosos chocolates de piso a techo.Durante los dos días siguientes, Marty volvió a la chocolatería de la Grand Place un total de cinco veces. Cada vez le gustaba más.Pero no era solo el encanto del chocolate lo que le llamaba, sino Myriam Van Zeebroeck.Myriam Van Zeebroeck en la Grand Place de Bruselas, cerca de la chocolatería donde trabajaba. Crédito: Cortesía de Marty Kovalsky y Myriam Van ZeebroeckMyriam era una experta lingüis...

As few details are released, fatal stabbing of Catholic priest rocks small Nebraska community

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:49:52 GMT

FORT CALHOUN, Neb. (AP) — The fatal stabbing of a Catholic priest inside the church rectory where he lived has rocked the eastern Nebraska community of Fort Calhoun, a one-stoplight town where people tend not to worry if they forget to lock their doors at night.The Rev. Stephen Gutgsell, who served at St. John the Baptist church, was attacked during what authorities called a break-in early Sunday. The 65-year-old died despite being rushed to an Omaha hospital. Officers with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man, who was still in the church rectory when they arrived six minutes after the priest called 911.“A lot of people learned about the death of Father Gutgsell when they showed up for Mass and found the church circled with police crime tape,” church deacon Jerry Mapes told the Omaha World-Herald. By Monday, the church nestled in a neighborhood a block away from the elementary school was clear of crime scene tape as it prepared to host a wake for one of its members,...

Officers charged in Christian Glass death due in court on Tuesday

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:49:52 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Four additional officers charged in connection with the death of Christian Glass are due in court Tuesday morning.Glass, 22, was shot and killed in his car in June 2022 after he called for help when his car broke down in Silver Plume. He told emergency dispatchers he had possible weapons in his car, including knives and a hammer, which his family said he had for an amateur geology trip. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The hour-long encounter was captured on multiple body-worn cameras.Glass was shot six times by a Clear Creek County deputy. According to the video, deputies busted a window of the vehicle, shot him with bean bags and used a Taser against him. Glass, showing some signs of paranoia and some incoherence, never left the vehicle.Glass can be seen using his hands to make a heart against the window before it is broken. Multiple officers are also captured surrounding Glass’ car.Duty to intervene charges ag...

1 of 2 structurally deficient I-70 bridges rebuilt at Vail Pass

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:49:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Vail Pass is a notoriously challenging stretch of Interstate 70.Not only does it have the highest crash rate for all of I-70 in Colorado, but it's also sent drivers on two bridges deemed "structurally deficient."The good news is those bridges are getting replaced — and one of the replacements is already open to traffic. It's part of an ongoing, $300 million project designed to improve safety on I-70 along the Vail Pass stretch, where construction just paused for the winter season.Progress so far includes the completion of a new westbound bridge over Polk Creek, replacing its structurally deficient predecessor, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. These new Colorado laws go into effect in 2024 A third lane on the new bridge now gives more room for emergency response vehicles when traffic is blocked and, eventually, will accommodate a third lane along westbound Vail Pass, CDOT said.Aerial view of the I-70 bridges at Mile Point 185. The new westbou...

Over a dozen car windows smashed in Arvada neighborhood

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:49:52 GMT

ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are investigating a spree of vehicle vandalism in the Leyden Rock neighborhood. Neighbors told FOX31 that more than a dozen vehicles had their windows smashed in the early morning hours of Dec. 6."You just can’t believe it’s happening in this neighborhood,” Kim Hornecker said.  These new Colorado laws go into effect in 2024 McKenna Caruso woke up to find the back window of her car completely shattered. "When I came out, I was completely shocked and was so confused, like why would this happen to me? Who would do it?” Caruso said. “You don’t expect it at all, so it’s just super upsetting and it’s not easy to fix. It’s super expensive, so that’s hard as well."Other neighbors told FOX31 they heard it but didn’t know what it was. "It did wake me, and it was like a pop, pop, pop,” Nancy Martinez said. “I thought that it was firecrackers."Arvada Police said they are currently investigating the spree of vehicle vandalism with at least 15 cases.15 cases o...

Denver International Airport cargo employees strike over safety concerns

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:49:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Cargo workers at Denver International Airport announced they will be striking Monday morning. Swissport employees who load and handle essential packages and freight at DIA said they delivered the strike notice Sunday night. Striking workers say their main complaint is unsafe working conditions. Where and when Colorado roads will be most congested this holiday season According to Swissport’s website, the company has provided airport ground services and managed a modern air cargo warehouse at DIA since 2006. A Swissport Cargo Agent said anything that's coming into Denver for Amazon by air comes through Swissport and anything that's leaving Denver by air for Amazon comes through them as well. Workers say they are striking due to faulty and broken equipment, dangerous working temperatures at facilities, and inadequate safety training. They say the conditions are preventing them from making sure packages are delivered on time.Andrew Guttman hasn’t worked for Swiss...

Commissioners expected to vote on Miami Wilds Park project at Zoo Miami

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:49:52 GMT

Miami-Dade Commissioners set to vote on a controversial project on Tuesday after being delayed in September.They’ll decide if the parking area outside of Zoo Miami will be turned into a water park called Miami Wilds.The Miami Wilds proposal has sparked an outcry from conservationists who say the surrounding pine rockland area is environmentally rich in multiple rare species of animals and needs to be protected.Park developers have promised the project will bring hundreds of jobs to South Florida.

Her home is listed as a rental

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:49:52 GMT

A woman is facing fines from the city because her home is listed as a rental. But her home is actually not for rent. The rental company refuses to remove the listing. That’s when she asked Howard and Patrick for help.When Meline walked into the townhouse, it was for sale. But in her mind, it was about to be sold.Meline Wareham: “It looked beautiful. When I came to see it, I was in love immediately.”Loves the view of the lake, loves living here.Then, the City of Plantation sent her a letter telling her she was violating city codes.Meline Wareham: “Not having a license to run a business, which is no shock to me because I don’t run a business here.”Meline was accused of not having a license to operate a rental property because her home was listed on Vrbo, the site where you rent your house for days.Meline Wareham: “What I have is a case of a fraudulent listing. I’ve lived here every day since I made the purchase.”The pictures on Vrb...

Investigation underway after multi-vehicle wreck in Pembroke Pines; 7 hospitalized

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:49:52 GMT

A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue truck was caught in a wild wreck in Pembroke Pines. The truck was transporting a patient to a Broward hospital when it was hit head-on by a driver on Pembroke and Flamingo Road, Monday night.According to police, a stabbing victim that was being driven to the hospital in another car was also involved in the massive wreck.In total, five vehicles collided and seven people had to be taken to the hospital, including three firefighters.Several agencies are investigating the crash.