A coalition of 19 states, led by Republican attorneys general, has submitted a friend-of-the-court brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to treat social media companies as utilities akin to telephone or telegraph companies. The states, including Texas and Florida, are advocating for the upholding of state laws that restrict social media companies like Meta, YouTube,…
Apple has introduced a significant security update for iPhones with its release of iOS 17.3, focusing on safeguarding users’ personal data in the event of device theft. The update, named “Stolen Device Protection,” enhances security measures by introducing additional steps to access information stored on the device. To activate Stolen Device Protection, users need to…
Riot Games, the renowned developer behind popular video games such as “League of Legends” and “Valorant,” has announced a global workforce reduction, cutting approximately 11% of its staff, amounting to around 530 roles. The Los Angeles-based company, owned by Chinese tech giant Tencent, revealed the decision on Monday, citing the need to refocus and streamline…
The French Data Protection Authority, known as CNIL, has imposed a substantial fine of €32 million ($35 million) on Amazon France Logistique, the local operator of Amazon’s warehouses, for implementing a surveillance system that the regulatory body deemed “excessively intrusive” in monitoring the activities of its workers. According to the CNIL’s statement on Tuesday, Amazon…
Influencer MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, announced on X that he earned over $250,000 from a single video posted on the platform. This revelation highlights the potential earnings for major internet personalities through X’s ad revenue sharing program. X, owned by Elon Musk, initiated the program in July, allowing creators to receive a…
Australia has publicly identified and imposed cyber sanctions on a Russian national, Aleksandr Ermakov, for his alleged involvement in a 2022 ransomware attack on Medibank, one of Australia’s largest private health insurers. This marks Australia’s first use of cyber sanctions. The attack compromised sensitive personal data from 9.7 million customers, including names, dates of birth,…
Donald Trump’s victory in the Iowa caucuses signals the enduring strength of his support among blue-collar evangelical Christians, a key demographic that played a pivotal role in his 2016 nomination. In 2024, Trump’s appeal among evangelicals without a college degree remains robust, with the education gap within this group remaining significant. Despite Florida Gov. Ron…
The longstanding experiment in Louisiana’s unique open primary system for non-presidential offices may be coming to an end, prompting discussions about its impact on political dynamics. This experiment, in various forms over the past 50 years, allows voters to choose from all candidates, irrespective of party, and holds a runoff if no candidate secures a…
In the New Hampshire primary, President Joe Biden has emerged victorious, easing concerns among Democrats about a potential embarrassing defeat. Despite not being listed on the ballot due to New Hampshire defying the national Democratic Party’s primary calendar, Biden’s loyalists initiated an unofficial write-in campaign to demonstrate support for the incumbent president. The victory is…
In this fictional scenario, Nikki Haley is positioned as the last candidate standing between Donald Trump and his third consecutive Republican nomination. With the withdrawal of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his endorsement of Trump, the spotlight turns to Haley as the primary in New Hampshire approaches. If Haley fails to secure a victory or…
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