In a bid to boost its subscription service and attract more paying users, Snapchat is rolling out additional features for Snapchat+ subscribers, including allowing Snapchat+ subscribers to create AI-generated stickers in chats….
Border Report – Nearly a third of those in ICE custody have criminal convictions, DHS says
(NewsNation) — Data from the Department of Homeland Security indicates that nearly 30% of those in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody have criminal convictions. In addition, just over 33% have a final…
Border Report – Judge rails against Trump in blocking birthright executive order for second time
A second federal judge indefinitely blocked President Trump’s executive order that would restrict birthright citizenship, harshly condemning the administration for attempting to do so at a Thursday hearing. “It has become ever…
Tech Crunch – Ford goes protectionist as EV losses top $5B
Ford CEO Jim Farley has a question about President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China: Why stop there? Farley said in a conference call Wednesday that Trump’s…
Border Report – Additional remains found at cartel mass grave
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The nightmare in a Mexican town a two-hour drive south of Columbus, New Mexico, is not over. Chihuahua state police and forensic experts returned this week…
Border Report – DOJ sues Illinois, Chicago over ‘sanctuary city’ laws
President Trump’s Justice Department sued the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago and local officials Thursday over laws creating a sanctuary city. Accusing the officials of impeding federal immigration enforcement efforts,…
Tech Crunch – Fintech Ramp lands Eagles’ Saquon Barkley as investor and Super Bowl commercial star
Philadelphia Eagles’ star running back Saquon Barkley has not only become an investor in fintech startup Ramp, he is also the star of the company’s first Super Bowl commercial. Interestingly, it was…
Tech Crunch – EU details which systems fall within AI Act’s scope
The European Union has published guidance on what constitutes an AI system under its new AI Act. The risk-based framework for regulating applications of artificial intelligence came into force last summer —…
Tech Crunch – Spyware maker Paragon terminates contract with Italian government: media reports
Following allegations of potential abuse, Paragon Solutions has cut off Italy from its spyware systems. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Texas school district warns Border Patrol may board buses and question students about citizenship
(The Texas Tribune) — The Alice Independent School District in South Texas warned parents in a letter Wednesday that U.S. Border Patrol agents may be checking the immigration status of students on…