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Canada, India each expel diplomats as tensions rise over 2023 murder
Canada and India have both expelled diplomats as tensions rise over accusations that Indian officials orchestrated violence against Sikh separatists in Canada. The fallout follows an investigation into the 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which Canadian authorities allege was part of a broader campaign by Indian agents targeting dissidents. The Canadian government… -
Private prison operator under investigation after $4M in settlements
CoreCivic, the largest private prison operator in the U.S., is under federal investigation following years of allegations of inmate mistreatment in its Tennessee facilities. The company has spent $4.4 million since 2016 to settle nearly 80 lawsuits, involving claims ranging from violent beatings to medical neglect resulting in more than 20 deaths. CoreCivic’s Trousdale Turner… -
Carmakers locking basic features behind paid subscription services
Car manufacturers are facing mounting criticism for locking hardware features behind paywalls, prompting some to reconsider the controversial practice. Brands like BMW and Tesla have received backlash from consumers over charging extra fees for features such as heated seats or extended battery range, despite these features being built into the vehicle. Initially introduced as a… -
Outnumbered: West struggles to combat expanding Chinese spy network
Western intelligence agencies are raising alarms about the scale of Chinese espionage, calling it larger than anything they’ve encountered before. From cyberattacks on critical infrastructure to physical espionage, China is increasingly seen as a growing threat to global security. According to The Wall Street Journal, the FBI recently reported a Chinese state-linked hack of 260,000… -
Steam gets ahead of new CA law, informs users they don’t own their games
Steam is informing its users that they don’t fully own the games they purchase, as a new California law on digital content ownership looms. The law, taking effect next year, aims to bring transparency to digital marketplaces by clarifying that users are buying licenses, not permanent ownership of games on such platforms. Steam, the largest… -
Walz walks back call to abolish Electoral College, lines up with Harris campaign
Minnesota Gov. and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, D, walked back his recent comments in support of abolishing the Electoral College. In a recent interview with ABC News, Walz clarified that his position is in line with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, which does not support replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote… -
Hackers breach Internet Archive, exposing 31 million users’ data
Hackers breached the Internet Archive, exposing data from over 31 million users in what is being described as a politically motivated attack. The group claiming responsibility cited U.S. support for Israel as the motive behind the cyberattack, which began with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack and escalated to data theft. The Internet Archive, best known… -
FCC chair responds to Trump’s call for CBS to lose license over Harris interview
Former President Donald Trump accused CBS of altering a “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris to make her appear more presidential. Trump also demanded the network lose its broadcast license. Posting on Truth Social and X, Trump called the incident “the greatest fraud in broadcast history,” sparking widespread debate and further straining his… -
Chinese authorities detain Taiwanese iPhone factory workers
Chinese authorities have detained four Taiwanese workers at Foxconn’s massive iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou, commonly known as “iPhone City.” This plant is one of Apple’s largest manufacturing hubs, employing hundreds of thousands of workers. The detentions come amid an ongoing crackdown by Beijing on foreign companies, raising concerns about the stability and security of… -
Republicans expand their ActBlue ‘smurfing’ investigation to 19 states
State attorneys general from 19 states are investigating the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue for alleged illegal fundraising practices. The investigation, which began in Texas, centers on whether ActBlue facilitated fraudulent donations using “straw donors” to violate campaign finance laws. The probe initially focused on suspicious donation patterns, where individuals with a low net worth were… -
Trump promises to end ‘double taxation’ on Americans abroad
Former President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate filing U.S. taxes for Americans living abroad as part of his 2024 campaign tax reform platform. The proposal aims to end what is often referred to as “double taxation” for expatriates, a move that could simplify tax obligations for over 4 million U.S. citizens overseas. Currently, Americans living… -
Earthquake in Iran fuels online speculation of nuclear testing
Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified amid fears that a recent earthquake in Iran was not a natural disaster, but rather the result of a secret underground nuclear test. This online speculation arises as both nations exchange warnings concerning Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Israel views Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat, and over the… -
Developer denies HBO documentary claim he created Bitcoin
A new HBO documentary claims to have identified the creator of Bitcoin, a mystery that has captivated the cryptocurrency world for over a decade. But the man named in the film, Canadian developer Peter Todd, is rejecting the claim, calling it “ludicrous.” In “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” filmmaker Cullen Hoback names Todd as the…