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www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Europe news

As U.S. Shifts Policy on Striking Into Russia, Kharkiv Is Hit Again

The US government has granted Ukraine permission to use American-made weaponry to defend itself against Russian attacks, allowing strikes into Russia only along the northeastern border near Kharkiv. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 days ago
Marketing

US activists worry about losing major asset' TikTok as potential ban looms

Organizing on TikTok and Instagram for activists is becoming significantly harder due to recent US government and platform decisions. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 days ago
Coronavirus

As bird flu spreads in cows, US close to funding Moderna's mRNA H5 vaccine

The US government is considering funding late-stage trials for Moderna's mRNA pandemic bird flu vaccine to bolster its pandemic jab stockpile. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Marketing

The US attempt to ban TikTok is an attack on ideas and hope | Dominic Andre

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the US due to foreign ownership concerns, addictive nature, and its role in amplifying voices challenging established elites and advocating for social movements. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Science

US officials: A Russian rocket launch last week likely deployed a space weapon

US officials suspect Russian military satellite Kosmos 2576 is a potential space weapon. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 week ago
Social justice

Google pays preemptive damages to avoid US jury trial

Alphabet preempts US government damages to avoid jury trial in antitrust lawsuit against Google. [ more ]
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The Cipher Brief
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

As Government Leans in on AI, Security is Big Concern

Implementing the new Executive Order on AI brings challenges and risks for US government executives, especially in the face of threats from China.
A global effort is being made to develop and deploy AI systems in the safest way possible, with a greater focus on scrutiny, security, and control. [ more ]
404 Media
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Here's a Warrant Showing the U.S. Government is Monitoring Push Notifications

The US government is demanding tech companies provide information on push notifications to identify specific devices.
Senator Ron Wyden published a letter warning about governments' surveillance demands on push notifications. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

US announces visa bans after warning Israel on West Bank settler violence

The US has called on Israel to act against violent settler groups in the occupied West Bank.
The US will impose visa restrictions on Israeli settlers involved in undermining peace, security, or stability in the occupied West Bank. [ more ]
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Slate Magazine
5 months ago
Social justice

100,000 Immigrant Kids Are in Limbo Because of a Technicality

The U.S. government is being accused of violating the rights of children seeking asylum through the "Remain in Mexico" program
Over 100,000 children have been negatively affected by an oversight in the special immigrant juvenile status law [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

U.S. Is Pressing Israel and Hamas to Resume Talks, White House Official Says

The U.S. government is working intensively to get Israel and Hamas back to the negotiating table for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
The breakdown in talks is blamed on Hamas for not fulfilling the terms of the original agreement. [ more ]
Coindesk
6 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Binance Will Retain Its International Dominance After U.S. Settlement: Bernstein

Binance remains the dominant crypto exchange internationally despite the recent settlement with the U.S. government.
Bernstein expects increased competition from Coinbase and new exchanges in regulated markets.
The settlement could lead to the approval of a regulated bitcoin ETF. [ more ]
#COVID-19 tests
time.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

More Free COVID-19 Tests Are Available for the Holiday Season

The U.S. government is offering to send another round of free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans for home delivery.
Americans who did not order tests in September can secure up to eight tests this time around.
The release of free COVID-19 tests comes ahead of the first winter since insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Coronavirus

More free COVID-19 tests from the government are available for home delivery through the mail

Americans can order more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery
The U.S. government is sending another round of tests ahead of the winter holiday season
Tests can be ordered starting Monday at COVIDtests.gov [ more ]
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www.fastcompany.com
6 months ago
Tech industry

Antitrust lawsuits are piling up for Google. Here's how they could change the company

The antitrust battle between Google and the U.S. government is coming to a conclusion.
The stakes are high for Google, which could face financial penalties and potential breakup.
Google is facing multiple antitrust challenges and litigation in different cases. [ more ]
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