The House of Representatives just passed a massive spending bill that will fund the federal government for the coming months while also sending billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine. There had been weeks of debate regarding what should be included in the bill and eventually $15.6 billion dollars of COVID-19 relief for individuals andContinue reading “New Government Funding Bill Passes in the House”
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Amazon May Face Department of Justice, Allegations of Lying to Congress
Lawmakers who spent much of 2019 and 2020 probing Amazon for potential antitrust violations now accuse the tech giant of lying to Congress and want the Department of Justice to investigate “potentially criminal conduct” from the company and some of its executives. Members of the Judiciary Committee stated in a letter to Attorney General MerrickContinue reading “Amazon May Face Department of Justice, Allegations of Lying to Congress”
Journalism Under Attack: Threats to Democracy
Journalists are increasingly coming under fire as the fourth anniversary of the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi approaches. Hatred fueled by propaganda has created a hostile environment for journalists throughout the world. With rising accusations made by reporters against tyrannical governments in the Middle East and Asia, journalists play a vital role in raising awareness onContinue reading “Journalism Under Attack: Threats to Democracy”
TikTok And Others Could Face Upcoming Restrictions As Data Security Is Prioritized
Technology has paved the way for a rapid advancement toward globalization. Social media, in particular, has allowed users from across the world to form international relationships, promoting a sense of community within the vast and seemingly endless landscape of the Internet. However, with increased media use comes along the threat of increased data security threats.Continue reading “TikTok And Others Could Face Upcoming Restrictions As Data Security Is Prioritized”
Big Tech Braces For Increased Global Regulation
After the worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus in 2020, companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta have become staples of modern society, easing the transition to daily digital functioning. However, for years, Big Tech has faced backlash from global legislatures regarding copyright, data collection, and human rights. Now, after the revelations of FrancesContinue reading “Big Tech Braces For Increased Global Regulation”
Oxford School Shooting: The Latest in Many
Ethan Crumbley, a 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder and terrorism in connection with a shooting at a Michigan high school that killed four other students and injured several more. Crumbley was charged as an adult with a slew of offenses, including murder, attempted murder, and terrorism resulting in death. Last Tuesday, Crumbley enteredContinue reading “Oxford School Shooting: The Latest in Many”
Ahmaud Arbery Trial Continues in GA
Last year, Ahmaud Arbery was fatally shot by three men: Father and son Greg and Travis McMichael, and neighbor William Bryan recorded as he was seen jogging in February of 2020 in Brunswick, Georgia. Today, these men are undergoing trial to come to a verdict based on the information and evidence presented. In the trial,Continue reading “Ahmaud Arbery Trial Continues in GA”
Lawsuit Emerges: NRA Illegally Funded Trump
A Federal lawsuit arises as the NRA is accused of illegally funding Former President Trump’s Campaign and other Republican Candidates. The lawsuit alleges they violated finance laws by using shell companies to illegally raise up to $35 million. This, however, is no news as The Campaign Legal Center founded by Gabrielle Giffords, representing the 8thContinue reading “Lawsuit Emerges: NRA Illegally Funded Trump”
Texas Abortion Ban: Supreme Court hears Oral Arguments
Today, Monday, November 1st the Supreme Court of the United States heard the Oral arguments for the recent Texas Abortion Ban. To provide some context, the State of Texas passed Senate Bill 8 — a law that prohibits abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. In continuance, if a woman receives help when she undergoes anContinue reading “Texas Abortion Ban: Supreme Court hears Oral Arguments”
Big Tech Faces Challenges From New Senate Bill
It is well known that social media platforms operated by “Big Tech” companies play a vital role in advertising and allowing goods to reach the online market. In fact the market power held by these companies is so strong that they have been known to use their own platform to unfairly promote their products overContinue reading “Big Tech Faces Challenges From New Senate Bill”
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