The two-line letter to the CIA’s director is the latest warning in recent years from a long-serving Democratic senator with knowledge of secret government programs and intelligence operations. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Top Democratic appropriator in House pitches funding TSA, FEMA as DHS shutdown looms
House Appropriations Committee ranking member Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) said she would support funding agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that don’t deal with immigration enforcement while lawmakers negotiate reforms to…
Border Report – House Democrats launch investigation into DHS use of ‘less lethal’ weapons after string of injuries
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee on Friday launched a probe into the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) arsenal of “less lethal” weapons, citing a string of serious injuries, including during…
Texas Monthly – After years of silence, Texas Medical Board issues training for doctors on how to legally provide abortions
The course includes examples of when abortion is permitted to protect the life of the patient, but many experts say the complications women face in pregnancy are impossible to capture in a…
KTSM News – Man wanted on warrant arrested after traffic stop in Horizon
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An 18-year-old was arrested after police discovered he was wanted for an outstanding warrant during a traffic stop last week in Horizon, according to the Horizon City…
Tech Crunch – The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a pricey but pretty e-ink color tablet with AI features
The price point hurts, but the device is nice: Meet the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine
The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app for being “addictive,” calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its recommendation engine. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – China’s Salt Typhoon hackers broke into Norwegian companies
Norway’s government accused China’s Salt Typhoon hacking group of conducting a cyberespionage campaign in the country. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Spotify’s new feature lets you explore the story behind the song you’re listening to
The feature displays short story cards that users can swipe through and rate with a thumbs up or down. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – How AI is helping solve the labor issue in treating rare diseases
At Web Summit Qatar, AI-powered biotech startups describe how automation, data, and gene editing are filling labor gaps in drug discovery and rare disease treatment. Read more: Read More