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Drones helped in big Vancouver arrest. It's time for policy scrutiny, researchers say

Drones helped in big Vancouver arrest. It's time for policy scrutiny, researchers say

VANCOUVER — Canadian police forces have been using drones for many years, but scrutiny of their use is lacking, especially as the technology has evolved, privacy and surveillance researchers say. Their concerns come after Vancouver's Chief Const.
With Musk's X banned in Brazil, its users carve out new digital homes

With Musk's X banned in Brazil, its users carve out new digital homes

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As billionaire Elon Musk's clash with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice came to a head last week, there were legal twists, insults, ultimatums , defiance and then, finally, capitulation .
US widens indictment of Russians in 'WhisperGate' conspiracy to destroy Ukrainian and NATO systems

US widens indictment of Russians in 'WhisperGate' conspiracy to destroy Ukrainian and NATO systems

BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has widened its indictment of Russians in the so-called WhisperGate malware attacks aimed at destroying computer systems in Ukraine and 26 NATO allies including the United States.
New Mexico attorney general sues company behind Snapchat alleging child sexual extortion on the site

New Mexico attorney general sues company behind Snapchat alleging child sexual extortion on the site

AP Technology Writer (AP) — New Mexico's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the company behind Snapchat, alleging that site's design and policies foster the sharing of child sexual abuse material and facilitate child sexual exploitation .
Trump says he'd create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk

Trump says he'd create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk

PHOENIX (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he would create a government efficiency commission to audit the entire federal government, an idea suggested by billionaire Elon Musk , who would lead it.
Tiny glass beads suggest the moon had active volcanoes when dinosaurs roamed Earth

Tiny glass beads suggest the moon had active volcanoes when dinosaurs roamed Earth

NEW YORK (AP) — Volcanoes were still erupting on the moon when dinosaurs roamed Earth, new research suggests. The evidence: three tiny glass beads plucked from the surface of the moon and brought to Earth in 2020 by a Chinese spacecraft.
Right-wing influencers were duped to work for covert Russian operation, US says

Right-wing influencers were duped to work for covert Russian operation, US says

NEW YORK (AP) — They have millions of followers online. They have been major players in right-wing political discourse since Donald Trump was president. And they worked unknowingly for a company that was a front for a Russian influence operation , U.
Trump says he'd create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk

Trump says he'd create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he would create a government efficiency commission to audit the entire federal government, an idea suggested by billionaire Elon Musk , who would lead it.
Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

A rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, health officials warn, prompting the cancellation of some events and changes to sports schedules to avoid bites by infected bugs.

US widens indictment of Russians in 'WhisperGate' conspiracy to destroy Ukrainian and NATO systems

BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has widened its indictment of Russians in the so-called ‘WhisperGate’ malware attack aimed at destroying computer systems in Ukraine and 26 NATO allies including the United States.