The recent settlement agreement between Meta and the state of Texas sheds light on the unauthorized use of biometric data by the social media giant, which resulted in a record $1.4 billion payout. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton exposed Meta’s wrongdoing, accusing the company of capturing and utilizing the biometric data of millions of Texas
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The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States recently met in Tokyo to discuss pressing issues related to maritime security and cyber defenses. The group, known as the “Quad,” acknowledged the significant challenges posed by the evolving security landscape in the region. During the talks, the ministers emphasized the importance of adapting
During a recent summit, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized Beijing for what he called “escalating and unlawful actions” in the South China Sea. This rebuke was specifically aimed at China’s coast guard for its hostile actions against the Philippines, a defense treaty ally of the United States. The tensions in the region have
The recent announcement of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president has taken the political world by storm. In a short video released by the Harris campaign, the Obamas openly express their support for Harris, praising her for the historic moment that her candidacy represents. This unexpected endorsement
The Senate is set to take a crucial vote on significant legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of children online. This legislation represents the most comprehensive regulation of the tech industry in over ten years and is composed of two bills that have garnered strong bipartisan support. The first bill, known as the Children and
Vice President Kamala Harris and more than 30 Capitol Hill lawmakers have made the decision not to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint meeting of Congress. This move is significant given that it is Netanyahu’s fourth address to Congress, with the last one taking place in March 2015. The decision not
The Democratic Party is currently facing pressure from some of its top donors to slow down Vice President Kamala Harris’ momentum towards the nomination. These donors are advocating for a more “open” and inclusive process that would allow delegates to consider multiple potential nominees. Despite the urgency felt by these donors, there is a noticeable
Upon the news of U.S. President Joe Biden dropping his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee, leaders worldwide reacted in various ways. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to Instagram to express his admiration for Biden, calling him “a true friend” and “partner to Canadians”. Prime Minister Keir
The Secret Service has confirmed that they denied some of former President Donald Trump’s requests for additional security resources over the past two years. This decision was due to the agency’s limited resources, according to an official. While the Secret Service aims to provide the best security possible for all protectees, sometimes extra security accommodations
California Representative Mark Takano made waves on Saturday when he publicly urged President Joe Biden to drop out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Takano’s bold statement called for Vice President Kamala Harris to take the helm of the Democratic ticket. This call for change comes as Takano becomes the thirty-sixth Democrat on