In what would be the WGA’s greatest achievement in its yearlong standoff with major agencies, the scribes union appears to be close to a deal with UTA tonight. We heard that at a captains’ meeting Tuesday night, WGA West President David Goodman revealed to members that the union was finalizing …
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Google Maps can now use Live View AR to calibrate location
In addition to Lens, Google’s big bet on augmented reality is in Maps. AR’s walking instructions were released to Android and iOS last year, with more features on the way. Google Maps now uses Live View to calibrate your location. Google believes that “GPS falls short” in dense urban environments …
Read More »Consumer prices rebounded in June, but that’s not the whole story
The consumer price index, which measures what Americans pay for everything from clothing to appliances, rose 0.6% last month on a seasonally-adjusted basis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. In May, prices decreased 0.1%. The consumer price index is an indicator closely followed during recessions. The National Bureau of …
Read More »Major lawsuit filed to save families from Trump H-1B visa ban
Donald Trump arrives to speak about immigration reform in the Rose Garden of the White House in May … [+] 16, 2019. (Photo by Mark Wilson / Getty Images) fake pictures A new lawsuit hopes to save H-1B visa holders and their spouses and children who will not be granted …
Read More »Trump Administration Rescinds International Student Rule | Trump News
The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their universities teach fully online next semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) announced the decision as a court hearing began …
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