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New Bill Takes Aim at Flock Cameras as Lawmakers Raise Concerns About Americans’ Privacy
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Jeff Merkley on Oct. 2 unveiled the Ban Flock Act, a federal proposal aimed at automatic license plate readers and other Flock camera systems. The bill lands as lawmakers in both parties raise alarms about how the technology tracks drivers and stores location data.
McDonald’s and Walmart Are Under Scrutiny Over New Technology That Could Change What Shoppers Pay
McDonald’s and Walmart are facing fresh questions over technology that can shape what customers pay, as federal regulators weigh new rules on personalized pricing. Both companies say they do not use personal data to set in-store prices for individual shoppers.
US State Department directs millions of dollars earmarked to promote human rights to promote far-right causes
The State Department has directed more than $175 million from its flagship human rights fund to projects tied to anti-communism, migration politics and other right-wing causes, according to recent reports. The shift matters because the fund has long been described by the agency as a tool to support democracy activists and respond to human rights abuses worldwide.
California Residents Are Facing an Unusual October Heat Wave as Temperatures Climb Again
Heat advisories and extreme heat warnings covered large parts of California on Friday, with inland highs expected to reach triple digits and some coastal areas unusually hot for October. Forecasters said the heat could last into next week, and in some areas possibly longer.
Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Have a New Online Tool, and It Could Change What They Do Next
The U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury launched a new online portal on September 30 for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans. The change replaces some paper-based steps with online options as millions of borrowers try to get back into repayment.
New Bill Takes Aim at Flock Cameras as Lawmakers Raise Concerns About Americans’ Privacy
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Jeff Merkley on Oct. 2 unveiled the Ban Flock Act, a federal proposal aimed at automatic license plate readers and other Flock camera systems. The bill lands as lawmakers in both parties raise alarms about how the technology tracks drivers and stores location data.
McDonald’s and Walmart Are Under Scrutiny Over New Technology That Could Change What Shoppers Pay
McDonald’s and Walmart are facing fresh questions over technology that can shape what customers pay, as federal regulators weigh new rules on personalized pricing. Both companies say they do not use personal data to set in-store prices for individual shoppers.
US State Department directs millions of dollars earmarked to promote human rights to promote far-right causes
The State Department has directed more than $175 million from its flagship human rights fund to projects tied to anti-communism, migration politics and other right-wing causes, according to recent reports. The shift matters because the fund has long been described by the agency as a tool to support democracy activists and respond to human rights abuses worldwide.
California Residents Are Facing an Unusual October Heat Wave as Temperatures Climb Again
Heat advisories and extreme heat warnings covered large parts of California on Friday, with inland highs expected to reach triple digits and some coastal areas unusually hot for October. Forecasters said the heat could last into next week, and in some areas possibly longer.
Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Have a New Online Tool, and It Could Change What They Do Next
The U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury launched a new online portal on September 30 for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans. The change replaces some paper-based steps with online options as millions of borrowers try to get back into repayment.
New Bill Takes Aim at Flock Cameras as Lawmakers Raise Concerns About Americans’ Privacy
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Jeff Merkley on Oct. 2 unveiled the Ban Flock Act, a federal proposal aimed at automatic license plate readers and other Flock camera systems. The bill lands as lawmakers in both parties raise alarms about how the technology tracks drivers and stores location data.
McDonald’s and Walmart Are Under Scrutiny Over New Technology That Could Change What Shoppers Pay
McDonald’s and Walmart are facing fresh questions over technology that can shape what customers pay, as federal regulators weigh new rules on personalized pricing. Both companies say they do not use personal data to set in-store prices for individual shoppers.
US State Department directs millions of dollars earmarked to promote human rights to promote far-right causes
The State Department has directed more than $175 million from its flagship human rights fund to projects tied to anti-communism, migration politics and other right-wing causes, according to recent reports. The shift matters because the fund has long been described by the agency as a tool to support democracy activists and respond to human rights abuses worldwide.
California Residents Are Facing an Unusual October Heat Wave as Temperatures Climb Again
Heat advisories and extreme heat warnings covered large parts of California on Friday, with inland highs expected to reach triple digits and some coastal areas unusually hot for October. Forecasters said the heat could last into next week, and in some areas possibly longer.
Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Have a New Online Tool, and It Could Change What They Do Next
The U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury launched a new online portal on September 30 for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans. The change replaces some paper-based steps with online options as millions of borrowers try to get back into repayment.
New Bill Takes Aim at Flock Cameras as Lawmakers Raise Concerns About Americans’ Privacy
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Jeff Merkley on Oct. 2 unveiled the Ban Flock Act, a federal proposal aimed at automatic license plate readers and other Flock camera systems. The bill lands as lawmakers in both parties raise alarms about how the technology tracks drivers and stores location data.
McDonald’s and Walmart Are Under Scrutiny Over New Technology That Could Change What Shoppers Pay
McDonald’s and Walmart are facing fresh questions over technology that can shape what customers pay, as federal regulators weigh new rules on personalized pricing. Both companies say they do not use personal data to set in-store prices for individual shoppers.
US State Department directs millions of dollars earmarked to promote human rights to promote far-right causes
The State Department has directed more than $175 million from its flagship human rights fund to projects tied to anti-communism, migration politics and other right-wing causes, according to recent reports. The shift matters because the fund has long been described by the agency as a tool to support democracy activists and respond to human rights abuses worldwide.
California Residents Are Facing an Unusual October Heat Wave as Temperatures Climb Again
Heat advisories and extreme heat warnings covered large parts of California on Friday, with inland highs expected to reach triple digits and some coastal areas unusually hot for October. Forecasters said the heat could last into next week, and in some areas possibly longer.
Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Have a New Online Tool, and It Could Change What They Do Next
The U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury launched a new online portal on September 30 for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans. The change replaces some paper-based steps with online options as millions of borrowers try to get back into repayment.
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