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Graphic design
Entrepreneur
1 week ago
Graphic design

Train Your Design Team with This Adobe Creative Cloud Course Bundle, Only $24.97 | Entrepreneur

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite is widely used by millions of creatives worldwide.
The All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Course Bundle offers ten courses and 73 hours of material for $24.97.
Speckyboy Design Magazine
9 months ago
Graphic design

25 Best Free Resume Templates for Figma in 2023

Let's face it: today's job market is tougher than ever.We work in a competitive global landscape, and it can be difficult to stand out!That's where a powerful and striking resume design comes in.But hiring managers may see hundreds of resumes.How can you help ensure that yours gets noticed?Resume templates for Figma are a great starting point.
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Privacy professionals
TechRepublic
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Develop Advanced Cybersecurity Skills for Just $80

Develop advanced cybersecurity skills with The 2023 Ultimate Advanced CyberSecurity Professional Certification Bundle for $80.
Courses cover NIST, CISSP, CASP+, and CISM certifications for government and industry job opportunities.
WSJ
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

U.S. Cloud Providers Create Special Localized Security Services for Europe

American cloud providers are offering data-security guarantees that go beyond local privacy rules in response to pressure from European customers and regulators.
The European Union is working on a cloud certification system that would impose restrictions on companies providing services for high-security applications regarding data storage and handling.
The certification is expected to be voluntary, with companies signing up to demonstrate compliance with high standards.
WSJ
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

U.S. Cloud Providers Create Special Localized Security Services for Europe

American cloud providers are offering data-security guarantees that go beyond local privacy rules in response to pressure from European customers and regulators.
The European Union is working on a cloud certification system that would impose restrictions on companies providing services for high-security applications regarding data storage and handling.
The certification is expected to be voluntary, with companies signing up to demonstrate compliance with high standards.
ComputerWeekly.com
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK Cyber Security Council launches certification mapping tool | Computer Weekly

The UK Cyber Security Council has launched the first phase of a certification mapping tool designed to help developing cyber professionals map all available security certifications onto 16 previously identified specialisms - which are collectively based on the Knowledge Areas contained in the Cyber Body of Knowledge (CyBOK).
morePrivacy professionals
Theregister
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Non-profit certifies AI models that license scraped data

Former VP launches non-profit to certify generative AI models that obtained consent for training on copyrighted data
Certification provides transparency and allows consumers to work with AI companies that respect creators' rights
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Business intelligence

Master the World of Cloud Computing with This $25 AWS Bundle | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs have leveraged cloud computing for managing customer relationships, project management, and data storage.
The 2024 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner & Architect Certification Bundle provides comprehensive training on AWS cloud computing.
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
DevOps

Master the World of Cloud Computing with This $25 AWS Bundle | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs have leveraged cloud computing for managing customer relationships, project management, and data storage.
The 2024 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner & Architect Certification Bundle provides comprehensive training on AWS cloud computing.
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
DevOps

Master the World of Cloud Computing with This $25 AWS Bundle | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs have leveraged cloud computing for managing customer relationships, project management, and data storage.
The 2024 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner & Architect Certification Bundle provides comprehensive training on AWS cloud computing.
Azure DevOps Blog
10 months ago
DevOps

Azure DevOps Achieves ISO 26262 ASIL D level of Certification - Azure DevOps Blog

Jorge Minana
We are pleased to announce that Azure DevOps has successfully passed the ISO 26262 ASIL D certification, the highest level of Functional Safety management process, by TÜV SUD, an international independent third-party testing and certification company.This certification demonstrates Microsoft's commitment to providing our Automotive customers with the highest level of quality and safety in their software development projects.
Gadgets
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Gadgets

Wi-Fi 7's theoretical speeds make your Internet connection seem even more sad

Wi-Fi 7 devices can now be certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, offering higher throughput, linked wireless bands, and reduced latency.
Wi-Fi 7 introduces Multi-Link Operation and Multi-Resource-Unit Puncturing, allowing for better speed and reliability in connection.
GSMArena.com
4 months ago
Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy A15 4G inches closer to launch as it gets NBTC certified

The Samsung Galaxy A15 4G has been certified by Thailand's NBTC, bringing it closer to launch.
The Samsung Galaxy A15 4G will feature the Helio G99 SoC, Android 14, and 4GB RAM.
The Galaxy A15 5G is rumored to have the Dimensity 6100+ chip, 4GB/6GB RAM, and up to 128GB of storage.
GSMArena.com
4 months ago
Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G appears in TUV listing with 25W charging

The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is expected to debut in 2024.
The device will offer 25W charging support.
Samsung is expected to launch its revamped Galaxy A-series devices in 2024.
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www.npr.org
3 months ago
US politics

Arizona GOP county officials face charges after refusing to certify election on time

Two Arizona Republican supervisors face criminal charges for delaying the certification of the 2022 midterm elections.
The delay raised concerns about the potential disruption of future elections and the disenfranchisement of voters.
The Arizona secretary of state's office called for an investigation into the supervisors' actions.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

The investigation reaches back to the end of Trump's term.

At the end of President Donald J. Trump's term in January 2021, a trove of documents many which were said to be in the White House residence were packed in boxes along with clothes, gifts, photos and other material, and shipped by the General Services Administration to Mar-a-Lago, his home and resort in Florida.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

Army veteran affiliated with Oath Keepers sentenced to 3 years in prison for role in January 6 riot

An Army veteran was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday after being convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Oath Keepers' sprawling plot to stop the certification of Joe Biden's 2020 victory, which culminated in the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol.Edward Vallejo, who was affiliated with the Oath Keepers but not a member of the far-right militia, was one of the alleged leaders of the armed, so-called quick reaction force staged just outside of Washington, DC, on January 6.
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Georgia GOP chairman says he was just following orders from Trump lawyers.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

Georgia GOP chairman says he was just following orders from Trump lawyers

Lawyers representing David Shafer, the embattled chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, are arguing their client should not be charged with any crimes for his actions following the 2020 election because he was following advice provided by attorneys working for former President Donald Trump, according to a letter sent to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis last week.
Social Media Today
4 months ago
Marketing

Reddit Adds New 'Creative' Certification to Its Ads Formula Marketing Education Platform

Reddit Ads Formula has added a new certification course focused on creative skills.
The course covers creating stand-out Reddit ads, best practices, engaging with Reddit communities, and running creative A/B tests.
Vue.js Feed
4 months ago
Web development

Top Black Friday Offers For Vue.js Developers

Vue School is offering a 60% discount on their Yearly subscription for Black Friday, with access to 56 courses and 1077 video lessons.
The Vue.js certification program offers a chance to gain a certificate of expertise in Vue.js, boosting job prospects and credibility.
Entrepreneur
4 months ago
Python

This Python Coding Bundle is Just $36 Through November 27 Only | Entrepreneur

Get The 2023 Premium Python Programming Mega Certification Bundle on sale for $35.97 (reg. $196).
Bundle includes 14 courses and over 110 hours of Python-related content.
Features seasoned instructors and covers topics like web scraping, data visualization, and machine learning.
GSMArena.com
9 months ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 certified in India

Samsung is readying its upcoming foldable phones for launch.The Galaxy Z Flip5 was spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website with the model number SM-F731B, signaling its approaching availability.The certification doesn't reveal any other details about the phone, however, the phone is to be announced alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5, and possibly the Galaxy Watch6 series on July 26, and become immediately available in India on the same day.
TechRepublic
9 months ago
Information security

Learn how to protect your company from cyberattacks for just $46

1. Establish controls and policies related to cloud usage, such as setting up a zero-trust framework and using multi-factor authentication.
2. Monitor and audit cloud activity to ensure that no unauthorized actions are taking place.
3. Establish a cross-functional team to help maintain cloud
TechRepublic
10 months ago
Information security

Launch your cybersecurity career with this ethical hacking bundle

1. Earning a certification in ethical hacking can be a great way to break into a cybersecurity career. 2. Learning ethical hacking concepts like penetration testing and network security can provide a strong foundation for a cybersecurity career. 3. Knowing the fundamentals of ethical hacking can equip you to successfully identify and mitigate security
Patently-O
10 months ago
Intellectual property law

Guest Post: Piers Blewett, Bridging the Gap: IP Education for All with SLW Academy

Editor's note: this post is part of a series by the Diversity Pilots Initiative, which advances inclusive innovation through rigorous research.The first blog in the series is here and resources from the first conference of the initiative are available here.- Jason By: Piers Blewett, Principal at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner (SLW) (This post is part of a series by the Diversity Pilots Initiative, which advances inclusive innovation through rigorous research.
GSMArena.com
9 months ago
Mobile UX

Samsung's Exynos W930 will power the Galaxy Watch6 series

Samsung's upcoming smartwatch chipset is the W930.The name was spotted in a certification on the Bluetooth database, along with the model number S5E5515.Interestingly, this is the same model number of the W920 that's used in the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5 series, suggesting that the W930 is likely just going to feature better binning, while retaining the same hardware.
GSMArena.com
9 months ago
Mobile UX

Garmin unveils Fenix 7 Pro and Epix 2 Pro, all have solar cells, flashlights and 32GB storage

Garmin has introduced Pro models for its Fenix 7 and Epix 2 series, which help to simplify the lineup as well as introduce new options.The new Epix 2 Pro models remain at the same price as the originals, the Fenix 7 Pro got pricier.The good news is that the Garmin Epix 2 Pro comes in three sizes (the Epix 2 was available in 47mm only).
GSMArena.com
9 months ago
Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ and S9 Ultra have their fast charging abilities outed

Samsung has long been rumored to introduce a new tablet family at its next Unpacked event, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 and the Galaxy Watch6 family.This event is now likely to take place in late July, and as we get closer to that point more and more details about these devices are being outed.
GSMArena.com
11 months ago
Mobile UX

Samsung is working on more skin temperature based features for the Galaxy Watch5 series

It took Samsung several months, but the skin temperature sensor on the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro was finally enabled last week.However, these sensors are currently used for just one feature - skin temperature based cycle tracking.That's just the start, though.A Samsung official posted on the company's Korean forum to reveal that more temperature-based features are being developed and that they will be delivered with future software updates.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

27" Red Magic 4K Gaming Monitor makes global debut

The nubia 4K Red Magic Gaming Monitor that was introduced last summer is finally going global.Today the company announced its international launch and revealed its global pricing.So far North America and Malaysia are confirmed to get the company's first monitor, but more countries will inevitably join them.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

Steve Bannon subpoenaed in January 6 probe

Steve Bannon, a right-wing podcast host and former White House adviser to Donald Trump, was subpoenaed to provide documents and testimony to a federal grand jury investigating January 6, 2021, according to a person familiar with the matter.Bannon was subpoenaed roughly a month ago.Neither Bannon nor his attorney responded to request for comment.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Texas Governor Names Interim Attorney General After Paxton Impeachment

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas on Wednesday named John Scott, a longtime ally and a former Texas secretary of state, to serve as an interim replacement for the suspended attorney general, Ken Paxton, while Mr. Paxton faces trial in the State Senate.Mr. Paxton was impeached by the state House of Representatives on Saturday over charges that he had used his elected position to benefit himself and a campaign donor.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

Pence allies launch super PAC to support him in 2024 campaign

Allies of Mike Pence have launched a super PAC in support of the former vice president's 2024 presidential candidacy, sources familiar with the plans told CNN.The organization, Committed to America, brings Pence one step closer to announcing a formal presidential bid that will pit him against his former boss, Donald Trump, for the GOP nomination.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Mike Pence must testify about conversations he had with Donald Trump leading up to January 6, judge rules

A federal judge has decided that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify to a grand jury about conversations he had with Donald Trump leading up to January 6, 2021, according to multiple sources familiar with a recent federal court ruling.But the judge said in a ruling that remains under seal that Pence can still decline to answer questions related to his actions on January 6 itself, when he was serving as president of the Senate for the certification of the 2020 presidential election, according to one of the sources.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

Mike Pence Formally Enters 2024 Race, Challenging Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his presidential candidacy, embarking on a long-shot campaign against the former president he served under, Donald J. Trump.Mr. Pence, who filed the necessary papers to run with the Federal Election Commission, has polled in the single digits in every public survey taken so far, well behind Mr. Trump, who has reshaped the Republican Party over the last seven years.
Ars Technica
9 months ago
OMG science

Boeing finds two serious problems with Starliner just weeks before launch

1. Boeing recently announced that it is standing down from its upcoming Starliner launch due to recently discovered issues. 2. Boeing is working to address the issues before proceeding with the launch, and is performing a full review of its systems and processes. 3. NASA is continuing to support Boeing in its
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

It's officially beach season in Toronto starting this weekend | CBC News

If Friday's heat has you longing for a day on the beach, you're in luck.Starting Saturday, lifeguards will be stationed at nine of Toronto's 10 beaches.Lifeguarding stations will be staffed from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., seven days a week, all the way up until Labour Day.Gibraltar Point Beach will have lifeguards starting July 1, according to a city website.
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
9 months ago
Non-profit sector

Black Business Group Aims to Narrow Racial Wealth Gap in Massachusetts - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts , better known as BECMA, represents Black-owned businesses across the state.The group has an unusual origin story.Not too many organizations trace their origins to a Federal Reserve study, but, then again, the study in question was no ordinary report.Published in 2015 and titled , the findings of the report commissioned by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston were striking.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles

Judge orders halt to Ballona Wetlands restoration project

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A California Department of Fish and Wildlife plan to introduce tidal flows into the Ballona Creek wetlands has come to a screeching halt after a judge ruled recently that the agency's environmental impact report on the project failed to adequately account for flood risks.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

CPS violated state law in physical restraining students

Chicago Public Schools has repeatedly violated state law over the use of physical restraints of students, "overwhelmingly failed" to train its staff properly and continued the practice despite multiple directives this school year from the Illinois State Board of Education to stop, the state agency alleged in a letter to CPS obtained by the Tribune.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Jan. 6 Rioter Who Reclined in Pelosi's Office Given Sentence of More Than 4 Years

An Arkansas man who became notorious for putting his foot on a desk in Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the attack on the Capitol by supporters of President Donald J. Trump was sentenced on Wednesday to four and a half years in prison.The man, Richard Bigo Barnett, was found guilty at a trial in January of eight criminal offenses, including interfering with law enforcement during a civil disorder and obstructing the certification of the 2020 election that took place at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US Elections

Pence Appears Before Grand Jury on Trump's Efforts to Retain Power

Former Vice President Mike Pence appeared on Thursday before the grand jury hearing evidence about former President Donald J. Trump's efforts to cling to power after he lost the 2020 election, a person briefed on the matter said.Mr. Pence's appearance behind closed doors at the Federal District Court in Washington came after he was subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury earlier this year.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US politics

Trump Says His Arrest Is Imminent, and, Echoing Jan. 6, Calls for Protests

With his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury expected but its timing uncertain, former President Donald J. Trump declared on his social media site Saturday that he would be arrested on Tuesday, and demanded that his supporters protest on his behalf.Mr. Trump made the declaration on Truth Social at 7:26.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

Princeton Student Charged With Attacking Officers During Jan. 6 Riot

A Princeton University student was charged on Tuesday with being part of a violent mob that assaulted law enforcement officers during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, federal prosecutors said.The student, Larry F. Giberson Jr., was among a group of rioters who pushed against a phalanx of officers defending the Capitol at a tunnel entrance, according to an affidavit filed by a federal agent.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

Piero Lissoni announces the opening of his New York architecture office

Piero Lissoni, photographed by Valentina Sommariva Italian designer Piero Lissoni says that American clients are becoming more amenable to investing in detail-oriented architecture as he announces the official opening of Lissoni Architecture in New York City.After a certification process through the American Institute of Architects ( AIA) in New York, Lissoni announced the opening of Lissoni Architecture, which will offer "360-degree" services.
Mission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

CA attorney general won't prosecute SF cop who shot Keita O'Neil

The California attorney general will decline to take over the homicide case against former San Francisco police officer Christopher Samayoa, who shot and killed fleeing carjacking suspect Keita O'Neil in 2017, Mission Local has learned."They're gonna start killing more of our people," said an outraged April Green, O'Neil's aunt, who was informed in a Thursday afternoon meeting with Attorney General Rob Bonta of his plan to decline the case.
Digiday
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Google issues mandate requiring publishers to work with approved consent vendors

* By Ronan Shields



Google has a new policy requiring European-based publishers using its monetization tools to work exclusively with consent management platforms that comply with the ad industry's standardized privacy protocol known as the Transparency Consent Framework (TCF).The update applies to publishers within the European Economic Area and U.K. - areas where GDPR requires publishers and their partners in the advertising ecosystem to observe certain privacy protocols - that want to use tools such as Google AdSense, Ad Manager or AdMob.
Exchangewire
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Connatix Becomes Google Certified Publishing Partner

Connatix, the leading video technology company for premium publishers and advertisers, announced its recognition as a Google certified publishing partner (GCPP).The certification underscores Connatix's expertise in providing publishers with innovative video solutions that drive their businesses forward.
AdExchanger
10 months ago
Marketing tech

Nielsen Went Back On Its Big Data Promise. Now What? | AdExchanger

Nielsen's mission to regain the industry's trust isn't going all that well.The Media Rating Council (MRC) renewed Nielsen's accreditation for national TV ratings late last month.But then, less than a week later, Nielsen announced that it's delaying its previously publicized plans to add big data to its currency during this year's upfronts.
AdExchanger
11 months ago
Marketing tech

Nielsen vs. Joint Industry Committee | AdExchanger

The TV currency strife continues, and Nielsen is looking more and more like the black sheep.The ratings giant has been trying to stay relevant with promises to add big data to its panel-based measurement via Nielsen ONE, in a nod of recognition to an industry preference.But just days after Nielsen won back accreditation for its panel-based national ratings, it stuck its nose in the air and declared its disapproval of the joint industry committee 's (JIC) new video currency standards, which favor big data over panels.
AdExchanger
11 months ago
Marketing tech

The Joint Industry Committee: Nielsen Is "Weaponizing The MRC" | AdExchanger

TV measurement is such a mess that the conversation now warrants an upfront presentation of its own.The new joint industry committee (JIC) that formed this year to create video currency standards held a summit in New York ahead of upfront week.The JIC is looking to set the record straight on not just its requirements for currency, but also that it believes those requirements are sufficient even without requiring MRC accreditation.
Exchangewire
1 year ago
Marketing tech

ID5 Earns Top Data Privacy Ranking from Neutronian as Most Compliant Identity Solution in the Market

ID5, the market-leading identity provider, has earned top recognition from Neutronian, a startup that independently provides verification and ranking of companies and domains based on an assessment of data privacy.Neutronian promotes quality and compliance in the ecosystem and scores the approaches that publisher networks, ad tech platforms, retail media platforms, data providers and brands are taking to implement a high-quality, transparent, and privacy-first identity framework.
www.thelocal.it
10 months ago
Cooking

EXPLAINED: How do you find good Italian food abroad?

Frustrated fans of good food living outside of Italy may have rejoiced at the recent news that the Italian agriculture minister (the Minister for agriculture and food sovereignty', to be exact) has proposed the creation of an official ranking system for Italian restaurants abroad.The minister said he'd had enough of chefs who can't cook Italian and of supposedly Italian restaurants which have nothing to do with Italy a feeling many people can likely identify with after coming across one too many disappointing versions of their favourite Italian dish.
Podcasternews
10 months ago
Podcast

Podbean Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification

Podbean, a leading enterprise podcast hosting solution provider, announced that it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations, also known as SSAE 18,
This certification demonstrates Podbean's commitment to providing enterprise-level security for current and future customer data stores within the Podbean System.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Jan. 6 Rioter Gets 14 Years for Police Attacks, Longest Sentence Yet in Inquiry

A Pennsylvania welder who attacked police officers at the Capitol with a chair and then chemical spray was sentenced on Friday to slightly more than 14 years in prison, the most severe penalty handed down so far in connection with the events of Jan. 6, 2021.At a hearing in Federal District Court in Washington, the man, Peter Schwartz, 49, joined a growing list of people charged with assaulting the police on that day who have received stiff sentences.
Social Media Explorer
10 months ago
Online marketing

How to Choose the Best Auto Repair Shop for Your Needs

Having to take your car to the auto repair shop can be a stressful and overwhelming experience.It's important to choose the best auto repair shop that can provide you with the best service to ensure that your car is in good condition.With so many Auto Repair Shop Calgary, it cannot be easy to know which one is the best for you.
SecurityWeek
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Critical Siemens RTU Vulnerability Could Allow Hackers to Destabilize Power Grid

A critical vulnerability affecting some of Siemens' industrial control systems (ICS) designed for the energy sector could allow malicious hackers to destabilize a power grid, according to the researchers who found the security hole.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28489, impacts the CPCI85 firmware of Sicam A8000 CP-8031 and CP-8050 products, and it can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker for remote code execution.
Social Media Explorer
10 months ago
Online marketing

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Driving Courses for Experienced Drivers

Are you an experienced driver who is looking to take your driving skills to the next level?If so, then look no further than advanced driving courses.These top driving courses Brooklyn go beyond the basics and provide drivers with the opportunity to further hone their skills and increase their safety on the roads.
Truthout
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Pence Appears Before a Grand Jury Investigating Trump's Role in January 6

Trump tried to block Pence's testimony, but an appellate court rejected his motion just hours before Pence's appearance.President Donald Trump (right) and Vice President Mike Pence (left) listen during a meeting with bipartisan members of the Congress at the Cabinet Room of the White House February 28, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong / Getty Images Former Vice President Mike Pence testified on Thursday before a grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to .
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Newsom seals unusual deal allowing farmworkers new way to unionize

(Hector Amezcua / The Sacramento Bee )

California farmworkers can now unionize more easily after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday in the final step of an unusual compromise struck last year between the Democratic leader and union advocates.Under intense political pressure, Newsom agreed to sign a high-profile bill last year expanding unionization rights for agricultural workers, but only on the condition that the United Farm Workers and the California Labor Federation supported follow-up legislation in 2023 rescinding some of its provisions.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Column: Tucker Carlson's ludicrous falsehoods have no place in journalism

If you're an opinion journalist, a cardinal sin is to express a view you really don't believe - or stoop to fabrication.In short, blatantly lie.It's unforgivable - and potentially libelous.I'm referring particularly to so-called journalists who sound off when they don't believe their own words.They lower themselves just to be provocative, feed listeners what they want to ingest and build viewer ratings.
Theregister
10 months ago
Information security

US lawmakers push voting system pen testing, bug disclosure

US voting machines would undergo deeper examination for computer security holes under proposed bipartisan legislation.Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) this week introduced an amendment to the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) that would require the nation's Election Assistance Commission to include penetration testing in its certification process of voting hardware and software.
Cloud Pro
10 months ago
EU data protection

'Big three' cloud providers face business overhaul to continue EU operations

New EU cloud security labeling proposals could force the three major cloud providers to overhaul their business practices in order to continue operating in the region, according to reports.Draft documents, not yet officially presented to the public, in their current wording suggest providers will be required to engage in a joint venture with an EU-based firm.
Social Media Explorer
10 months ago
Online marketing

Driving Lessons Are Essential for Drivers: Building Confidence on the Road

For many people, learning to drive is a significant turning point.While some may be able to learn the basics from friends or family, taking driving lessons is essential for becoming a confident and safe driver.Affordable Driving Lessons in Calgary can help to build the skills and confidence needed to be a responsible driver on the road, by teaching the basics of driving, providing practice behind the wheel, and introducing drivers to the rules of the road.
I did a post linking all the jury questions and responses from the Proud Boy case, including the two curious ones from yesterday and my favorite one asking for a stapler.

h/t @rparloff for his coverage.
emptywheel
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

The "Diligent" Proud Boys Jury: "Can we also get a stapler, please?" - emptywheel

Yesterday, there were several interesting notes in the Proud Boys jury, including one - identifying a seeming discrepancy in their instructions - which led Judge Tim Kelly to note how diligent they were.My favorite note, as I wrote at the time, asked for a stapler (I used to take off a point when students turned in papers using paperclips or dogeared pages rather than a staple).
emptywheel
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Remember: DOJ May Still Suspect Trump Is Hoarding Classified Documents - emptywheel

When I wrote up initial reports of Christina Bobb's first interview with investigators in the stolen documents case, I noted,

Bobb's testimony will clarify for DOJ, I guess, about how broadly they need to get Beryl Howell to scope the crime-fraud exception.Here we are five months later, and Beryl Howell has indeed, very predictably, scoped out the crime-fraud exception for Evan Corcoran's testimony and the DC Circuit has refused Trump's request of a stay to fight that ruling.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Report Reveals Tape of Trump Pressuring Georgia Official to Overturn Election

Trump urged then-Georgia House Speaker David Ralston to push for a special session to reverse Biden's win.Former President Donald Trump speaks with reporters and staff in West Palm Beach, Florida, as he prepares to leave for Iowa on his airplane Trump Force One, on Monday, March 13, 2023.Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post via Getty Images A Fulton County grand jury heard a previously unreported recording of former President Donald Trump pressuring a top Georgia Republican to help overturn his election loss in the state, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Pence Slams Trump for Jan. 6 in Untelevised Speech But Refuses to Testify to DOJ

Pence is expected to compete for the GOP nomination against Trump in 2024.Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during an event at the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank on October 19, 2022, in Washington, D.C.Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images In a speech over the weekend, former Vice President Mike Pence criticized former President Donald Trump for his actions preceding the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building.
Podcasternews
11 months ago
Podcast

Veritonic Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification

Veritonic, the industry's comprehensive audio research and analytics platform, announced that it has successfully completed the Security Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II auditing procedure.The audit, conducted by Prescient Assurance, a leader in security and compliance attestation for B2B SAAS companies worldwide, validates that Veritonic has effective, enterprise-level security for customers' data in the Veritonic platform.
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Arts

Sacramento will rename a skate park after its former resident Tyre Nichols

A portrait of Tyre Nichols is displayed at a memorial service for him on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 in Memphis, Tenn.Nichols was killed during a traffic stop with Memphis Police on Jan. 7. Adrian Sainz/AP Nearly three months after the beating death of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers in January, a California skatepark will officially be renamed in his honor.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

4 ex-Memphis police officers charged with Tyre Nichols' murder have been decertified

This combination of images provided by the Memphis Police Department shows (from left) former police officers Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith.A Tennessee commission voted to decertify Haley, Martin and Smith.Mills surrendered his certification.Memphis Police Department via AP A Tennessee commission voted on Friday to decertify three former Memphis police officers charged with murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols, preventing them from going to work at other Tennessee law enforcement agencies.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Sturgeon wouldn't countenance' my previous offers to quit, says Swinney

Scotland's Deputy First Minister has revealed he previously tried to leave the Scottish Government, but Nicola Sturgeon wouldn't countenance his offers.John Swinney said he offered to leave Government in 2016 and 2021, and that he also came incredibly close to resigning over the controversial system of exam moderation in 2020 during the pandemic.
Eater Atlanta
1 year ago
Atlanta

This Decatur Chef Is Discovering a Nation She Thought She Knew in Chai Pani's Kitchen

"When I found out, I thought it was a mistake.I was shaking.There's no way," Chai Pani chef Sahar Siddiqi says of being named a 2023 James Beard semifinalist for best chef southeast."These are phenomenal chefs.Just to be amongst them is huge."A first-generation Pakistani American born and raised in New York City, Siddiqi says she didn't always know she wanted to be a chef.
Eater Atlanta
1 year ago
Atlanta

The Arak Revival Is Here, Atlanta

There's a reason you're seeing more cocktails with arak on drinks menus these days - the fragrant, centuries-old Levantine spirit is enjoying a bit of a renaissance and reintroduction right now in America, and some Atlanta bars are ready for the arak revival.Arak (sometimes spelled arrak, araq) only has two ingredients: anise seeds and grapes made into grape brandy.
AdExchanger
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Netflix, Leaving So Soon?; Not Exactly Recognizable As Privacy | AdExchanger

Here's today's AdExchanger.comnews round-up... Want it by email?Sign up 'Flix It Or Nix It here.Is Netflix getting tired of Microsoft already?Just nine months after naming Microsoft its exclusive ad sales partner , Netflix has a wandering eye, reports.According to inside sources, Netflix is exploring the possibility of building its own ad server, which would limit its uses for Microsoft.
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