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Russia
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 months ago
Europe news

Training Center Where Ukrainian Pilots Will Learn To Fly F-16s Opens In Romania

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols that are considered a threat.
Demand for VPN services increased after Russia restricted access to Western social media.
There is debate among lawmakers about how far to go in blocking VPN services. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 months ago
Europe news

Russia Says Citizens Being Evacuated Through Gaza's Rafah Border Crossing

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols deemed as a threat.
Demand for VPN services increased after Russia restricted access to Western social media.
Public debate among lawmakers about how much further to go in blocking VPN services. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 months ago
Europe news

Latvia's President Says West Must Arm Ukraine To Keep Russia From Future Global Adventures

Russia plans to block certain VPNs and protocols deemed a threat.
Demand for VPN services increased after Russia restricted access to Western social media.
There is a public debate about how far to go in blocking VPN services. [ more ]
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Intelligencer
1 week ago
Marketing

The Secret Weakness of TikTok's All-Powerful Algorithm

The complex ownership history and algorithmic impact have posed challenges for TikTok. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Marketing

TikTok Users, I Need To Know How The App Has Positively Impacted Your Life

Lawmakers raise security concerns, TikTok users speak out against potential ban. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US news

With Ukraine Funded, New Fight Emerges in Congress Over Pentagon Spending

Lawmakers are debating Pentagon spending and the rule of equal rise in domestic funding, sparking tensions between Democrats and Republicans. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

How to get rid of NYC rats without brutality? Birth control is one idea

New York lawmakers propose humane approaches like contraception to control rat populations. [ more ]
Hellgatenyc
1 month ago
NYC politics

'Disgusting': NY State Lawmakers Once Again Blocking Legislation to Lower NYC's Speed Limit - Hell Gate

A state bill named 'Sammy's Law' aimed at lowering the speed limit in NYC, supported by various stakeholders, is being hindered by lawmakers, despite proven safety benefits. [ more ]
Poynter
1 month ago
LGBT

What are 'sex' and 'gender'? How these terms have changed and why states now want to define them - Poynter

Lawmakers are reevaluating the definitions of 'sex' and 'gender' in state laws.
Legislation may restrict access for transgender individuals and lead to discrimination. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
California

Column: California finally has a plan for reparations. But why does it seem so disorganized?

California doesn't have a cohesive legislative strategy for reparations
There is confusion among lawmakers about what to prioritize and how to move forward with reparations [ more ]
POLITICO
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Congress confronts security risks as it seeks to expand Hill's AI use

Lawmakers are determined to embrace AI and believe it can replace those who don't use it.
Congress is working to build early guardrails for AI use in order to balance the risks and leverage the benefits of AI. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Congress should create an agency to oversee digital platforms, senators write

Lawmakers are urging Chuck Schumer to prioritize the creation of a federal agency to oversee digital platforms.
The lawmakers expressed concerns about the potential harm caused by unregulated AI technologies. [ more ]
Theregister
3 months ago
EU data protection

Apple redecorates iPhone prison to appease EU regulators

The iPhone is a closed system that limits user freedom and control
Apple's anticompetitive rules have prompted lawmakers to take action [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Parenting

What Congress' New Child Tax Credit Deal Could Mean for You

A bipartisan group of lawmakers announced a $78 billion deal to expand corporate tax breaks and the child tax credit.
The deal would revive the child tax credit from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, benefiting 15 million kids from low-income families. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
US politics

Lawmakers mark 11 years since Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, demand more gun control

Thursday marks 11 years since the Sandy Hook massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, where 20 children and six adults were killed.
Lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C. to mark the anniversary and renew calls for gun control measures. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
US politics

US lawmakers gather at the White House on easing gun violence. You're not in it alone,' Harris says

The White House hosted a meeting with lawmakers to discuss reducing gun violence
The Office of Gun Violence Prevention is working with states to develop guidelines [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
US politics

White House hosting nearly 100 U.S. lawmakers to brainstorm gun violence prevention strategies

The White House is hosting lawmakers from around the country to work on reducing gun violence.
The gun violence prevention office has formulated guidelines to help states take action in six areas. [ more ]
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