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February 15, 2024

Johnson forced to delay House vote on controversial surveillance tool after GOP mutiny threats

House GOP leaders were forced to scuttle a planned vote on renewing a key surveillance tool of the federal government this week.

February 15, 2024

Any US-China deal on AI can only help Beijing and hurt America, experts warn

Critics argue any agreement with China will benefit only Beijing because it will receive advanced tech and information while having little to offer to the U.S. other than market access.

February 15, 2024

Be careful of what you are posting on social media because these 6 things could get you into trouble

From copyright infringement to unknowingly oversharing, there are many things to be cautious of when posting to social media. Failure to to understand laws could get you into trouble.

February 15, 2024

Chinese Communist Party stealing secrets, harassing students on US campuses

The CCP has exploited the openness of our academic institutions to fuel the PRC’s military modernization and obtain American technology to enhance its repressive surveillance state.

February 15, 2024

On this day in history, February 15, 1903, the first Teddy bear goes on sale

The first "Teddy bear" was put on sale on this day in history, Feb. 15, 1903. Created by Morris and Rose Michtom, the bear toy, inspired by the president, was a huge success.

February 14, 2024

'Political espionage campaign' targeted Trump, Russia collusion tale a 'WMD-style story,' journalist says

Matt Taibbi, the journalist known for the Twitter Files and extensive Occupy Wall Street reportage, dissected his new report on Western intel agencies and the Trump-16 campaign

February 14, 2024

White House blasted after posting Valentine's Day meme attacking House Speaker Mike Johnson over border deal

The White House saw blowback online over a Valentine's Day meme criticizing House Speaker Mike Johnson over a failed deal to address the southern border.

February 14, 2024

On this Valentine's Day, some seek AI-generated bots as romantic partners

As artificial intelligence, or AI, becomes more refined, more and more people are seeking romantic companionship or dating practice through generative chatbots like Replika.

February 14, 2024

Valentine's Day lawsuit against Tinder, Hinge apps alleges 'compulsive' use encouraged

A Valentine's Day lawsuit against Match Group dating apps like Hinge and Tinder alleges the apps are filled with addictive features and empty promises of romance.

February 14, 2024

Mexican regulators order Amazon to reveal algorithms, avoid stifling competition

Amazon is under ordinances from Mexican regulators to reveal algorithms, wall off TV streaming as a Prime membership perk, and to avoid 'the logistics method' in the Latin American nation.