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Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw’s creator from accessing Claude

Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw’s creator from accessing Claude

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“Yeah folks, it’s gonna be harder in the future to ensure OpenClaw still works with Anthropic models,” OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger posted on X early Friday morning, along with a photo of a message from Anthropic saying his account had been suspended over “suspicious” activity. The ban didn’t last long. A few hours later, after the post went viral, Steinberger said his account had been reinstated. Among hundreds of comments — many of them in conspiracy theory land, given that Steinberger is now employed by Anthropic rival OpenAI — was one by an Anthropic engineer. The engineer told the famed developer that Anthropic has never banned anyone for using OpenClaw and offered to help. It’s not clear if that was the key that restored the account. (We’ve asked Anthropic about it.) But the whole message string was enlightening on many levels. To recap the recent history: This ban followed news last week that subscriptions to Anthropic’s Claude would no longer cover “third-party harnesses including OpenClaw,” the AI model company said. OpenClaw users now have to …

Two Apple Stores in U.S. and Australia Will Soon Be Temporarily Closed

Two Apple Stores in U.S. and Australia Will Soon Be Temporarily Closed

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Apple Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, California will be temporarily closed for renovations starting the evening of Saturday, April 11. Apple Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, California The store will reopen in the fall, according to a notice on Apple’s website spotted by MacRumors reader Kate. No specific date was provided, but Apple will likely aim to resume business ahead of iPhone 18 Pro launch day in September. In the meantime, Apple will be opening a temporary store elsewhere at Victoria Gardens, in a unit that was most recently occupied by activewear retailer Athleta. The address for the temporary store is 12501 N Mainstreet, Suite 3610. Apple Victoria Gardens first opened in September 2004. Apple Chermside outside of Brisbane, Australia will also be temporarily closed starting Wednesday, April 29, with Apple inviting customers to visit nearby stores in the meantime. Apple has not provided a specific reason for this store’s closure, but it is likely another renovation project. The location first opened in November 2009. In addition, Apple Trumbull in Connecticut and Apple Towson Town …

Our Favorite Affordable Air Purifier Is Temporarily Even Cheaper

Our Favorite Affordable Air Purifier Is Temporarily Even Cheaper

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Tired of the stale, fetid air looming over your apartment like a cloud? Check out the Coway Airmega Mighty, an already wallet-friendly home air purifier that’s even cheaper right now as part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale. It’s currently marked down to just $154, a $76 discount from its typical price, but you’ll want to move quickly if you’re interested, as the deal is only available for a limited time. Coway Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH Despite its low price tag and squat stature, the Airmega Mighty is capable of cleaning a substantial amount of space. At full bore, it can handle a 361-square-foot space, although you’ll get the best performance, and save your ears, if you’re closer to a 200-square-foot room. If you don’t want it running constantly, there are built-in timers to automatically shut off after 1, 4, or 8 hours, or you can use Eco Mode, which will run until the Might doesn’t sense any dirty air for half an hour. That’s right, the Airmega Mighty has a built-in air quality sensor, and …

Grab to temporarily raise fuel surcharge for rides to Salt=

Grab to temporarily raise fuel surcharge for rides to S$0.90 from Apr 7 amid global price volatility

Published by Sam Flores

S$1.1 MILLION SUPPORT PACKAGE Grab also announced a support package for its drivers, following recent volatility in pump prices that has increased daily operating costs. The support package includes fuel vouchers – which were introduced in March – as well as upcoming increases in monthly cash bonuses and cashback rebates. Grab said it would enhance its ongoing monthly rebate programme for April, providing extra bonuses and rebates to help eligible driver-partners offset the sudden rise in fuel expenses.  “These enhancements are designed to provide additional support on top of fuel vouchers, which were introduced as immediate relief for eligible driver-partners when fuel prices first spiked in March,” said Grab. Both initiatives were developed in consultation with the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA), Grab said. The association said in a post on Facebook that it welcomed the latest changes to the driver fee, noting that it was first introduced in 2022 to help drivers manage rising costs. It added that it has been engaging Grab to step up support for drivers amid the US-Israeli war …

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Temporarily Unfreeze Chicago Transit Funding

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Temporarily Unfreeze Chicago Transit Funding

Published by Sam Flores

March 24 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Tuesday ⁠ordered ⁠President Donald Trump’s administration to ⁠temporarily unfreeze about $3 billion in funding for rail projects in Chicago. The Chicago ​Transit Authority sued the U.S. Transportation Department and its Federal Transit Administration on Friday, saying the federal government ‌had withheld at least $9.5 million in ‌reimbursements since October from grants previously approved under Democratic former President Joe Biden. The city had ⁠called the ⁠funding suspension an unlawful act of political retaliation. U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin ​granted the CTA’s request for a temporary restraining order to require the funding but put his ruling on hold until Friday to give the federal government time to appeal. The ruling is part of a widening legal battle ​between the Trump administration and Democratic-governed cities over the withholding of billions of dollars in ⁠previously approved ⁠federal transit funding, with similar ⁠lawsuits filed ​in New York. The CTA on Tuesday called the ruling “a massive step toward restoration of funding for ​this historic project.” Durkin’s ruling noted ⁠that the Transportation Department …

Amid legal turmoil, Kalshi is temporarily banned in Nevada

Amid legal turmoil, Kalshi is temporarily banned in Nevada

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Kalshi isn’t having a very good week. On Tuesday, the attorney general of Arizona filed a 20-count criminal complaint against the online prediction market, accusing it of running an illegal gambling business. Now, another southwestern state has taken a big swing at the company: A judge in Nevada has temporarily banned the service from operating there as part of an ongoing court case brought by state regulators. Nevada, on behalf of its Gaming Control Board, sued Kalshi in February in an effort to block the prediction site from operating. Officials maintain that Kalshi has failed to acquire the appropriate gaming licenses that would cover the kind of betting activity its users are engaged in and that, by allowing users under the age of 21 to use its services, it violates state law. Earlier this month, the state requested a temporary restraining order against Kalshi as part of its ongoing case. In a state court on Friday, Judge Jason D. Woodbury granted the state’s request and scheduled a hearing on the restraining order for early next …

Kalshi Has Been Temporarily Banned in Nevada

Kalshi Has Been Temporarily Banned in Nevada

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Kalshi has been temporarily banned in Nevada, marking the latest escalation in the widening regulatory war over prediction markets. The First Judicial District Court of Nevada has issued a 14 day restraining order, effective immediately, barring the company from “offering a derivatives exchange and prediction market which offers event-based contracts relating to sports, election, and entertainment related events” without first obtaining gaming licenses. This is the first time a US state has forced the company to cease operations. Kalshi declined to comment. This particular legal battle began just over a year ago, when Nevada regulators sent Kalshi a cease-and-desist letter demanding that it stop offering sports-related events contracts. That initiated a messy tug-of-war between plaintiffs and defendants as the case moved between state and federal court. Until now, Kalshi could keep operating in the state as its lawyers sparred with authorities in what the company has described as a “jurisdictional quagmire.” After the 14 days, the court will then assess whether to extend the ban for the duration of the court case. “The expectation here …

Apple Stores Temporarily Closed in the United Arab Emirates

Apple Stores Temporarily Closed in the United Arab Emirates

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Apple has temporarily closed all five of its retail stores in the United Arab Emirates, including three locations in Abu Dhabi and two in Dubai. Apple Store at the Dubai Mall All five of the stores will remain closed through at least Tuesday, March 3, according to Apple’s website. This aligns with the Emirati government recommending that companies in the private sector take measures to avoid the presence of workers in open areas, if and where possible, from Sunday, March 1 until Tuesday, March 3. One of Apple’s shuttered stores is at the Dubai Mall, near the famous Burj Khalifa skyscraper. A sign says the store will remain closed “until further notice.” The other closed stores are at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, and at the Yas Mall, Al Jimi Mall, and Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Internally, Apple says the stores are closed due to a “safety situation,” according to a source familiar with the matter. The closures come amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, following recent U.S. and Israeli …

Judge Temporarily Blocks Democrat-Backed Referendum To Redraw Virginia’s Congressional Map

Judge Temporarily Blocks Democrat-Backed Referendum To Redraw Virginia’s Congressional Map

Published by Jenni Sidey

Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, A county judge in Virginia issued an emergency restraining order on Feb. 19, pausing a referendum backed by Democrats that aims to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Tazewell County Circuit Judge Jack Hurley issued the order following a Feb. 18 motion by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) that sought to challenge House Bill 1384. HB1384 schedules a referendum for April 21 on a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the General Assembly to redraw the state’s congressional districts. Virginia’s redistricting plan was projected to give Democrats four more U.S. House seats. The Republican request for a restraining order argued that Democrats were ramming redistricting-related bills through the Legislature despite legal hurdles that prevent such a rushed process. In its Feb. 18 filing, NRCC argued that HB1384 violates the Constitution by calling a referendum less than 90 days after it cleared the Legislature for the second time. The Constitution requires at least 90 days between the final passage and submission to the voters, according to the filing. In …

Apple’s Beautiful Store in Barcelona Will Be Temporarily Closed Soon

Apple’s Beautiful Store in Barcelona Will Be Temporarily Closed Soon

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Apple’s impressive Passeig de Gràcia store in the heart of Barcelona, Spain will be temporarily closed for unspecified improvements starting Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m. local time, according to the store’s official page. Apple Passeig de Gràcia The extent of renovations that will be completed remains to be seen, and Apple has not indicated when the store will reopen to the public. Apple Passeig de Gràcia first opened in 2012, and it is one of the company’s flagship retail locations. The store is on one of the most popular avenues in Barcelona, inside a historic former bank building with a stunning stone facade. Apple has another store in Barcelona at the Westfield La Maquinista shopping mall. Thanks, Filip Chudzinski! Popular Stories Apple Just Made Its Second-Biggest Acquisition Ever After Beats Apple today confirmed to Reuters that it has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup that is working on artificial intelligence technology for audio. Apple paid close to $2 billion for Q.ai, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. That would make this Apple’s second-biggest acquisition …