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Abbott bars Texas officials from using DeepSeek, RedNote on government devices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) banned state officials from using Chinese-owned technology such as DeepSeek and RedNote on government devices Friday. "Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to ...The Hill - 5h -
With DeepSeek, China innovates and the US imitates
The start-up’s breakthrough confounds outworn prejudices about the two countriesFinancial Times - 2d -
DeepSeek blocked from some app stores in Italy amid questions on data use
Italian and Irish regulators want answers on how data harvested by chatbot could be used by Chinese government. The Chinese AI platform DeepSeek has become unavailable for download from some app ...The Guardian - 3d -
U.S. military prohibited from using Chinese AI DeepSeek
U.S. Military service members have been warned not to use the Chinese artificial intelligence program DeepSeek over its potential security risks and ethical concerns. CBS News national security ...CBS News - 3d -
DeepSeek raises national security concerns, U.S. officials say
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.CBS News - 3d -
Republican former government officials urge Senate to reject Patel nomination
A group of Republican former government officials is urging senators to reject Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI, saying his confirmation would be “a grievous mistake.” “Confirming Patel ...The Hill - 4d -
DeepSeek shows AI's centre of power could shift away from US
The app's strong debut has shaken beliefs that the US would remain the unchallenged global AI superpower, writes the BBC's Marc Cieslak.BBC News - 4d -
Trump signs executive order barring transgender people from military service
President Donald Trump signed executive orders that aim to restrict transgender people’s military service and crack down on DEI initiatives in the military.NBC News - 4d -
Be careful with DeepSeek, Australia says - so is it safe to use?
Ed Husic is the first member of a Western government to raise privacy concerns about the Chinese chatbot.BBC News - 4d -
DeepSeek’s New AI Model Sparks Shock, Awe, and Questions From US Competitors
Some worry the Chinese startup’s impressive tech indicates the US is losing its lead in AI, but it may really be a sign that a new approach to building models is gaining traction.Wired - 4d -
Judge drops order barring Rhodes, other Oath Keepers from entering DC without court permission
A federal judge on Monday walked back his order barring Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and seven other members of the right-wing extremist group from entering Washington, D.C., without the ...The Hill - 5d -
How to Use Stolen Device Protection on Apple’s iPhone
Whether you’re worried about a new iPhone or the Apple smartphone you’ve had for ages, activating Stolen Device Protection can limit what thieves can access.Wired - 6d -
US officials push to exempt Ukraine from Rubio’s foreign aid freeze
Support for schools, hospitals and economic development in Ukraine at risk from Trump administration’s orderFinancial Times - Jan. 25 -
Give us our GOAT back: tribalism remains a bar to appreciating Djokovic’s greatness | Barney Ronay
It feels politically radical at this stage, a break from the phoney wars, to say can we just appreciate Djokovic for what he is?. Who knows, maybe one day Novak Djokovic and the people of Australia ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Judge bars Rhodes, other Oath Keepers from entering DC without court permission
A federal judge on Friday barred Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and seven other members of the right-wing extremist group from entering Washington, D.C., without the court's permission, days ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
DOGE Will Allow Elon Musk to Surveil the US Government From the Inside
A former USDS employee called the repurposing of the Digital Service into DOGE an “A+ bureaucratic jiujitsu move.” It will give Musk and his associates access to unclassified data in every ...Wired - Jan. 24 -
US government workers told to report diversity schemes or face 'consequences'
Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Supreme Court questions standards for use of deadly force by police in Texas case
A routine traffic stop in Texas turned deadly within seconds when a police officer shot and killed 24-year-old Ashtian Barnes in 2016. The Supreme Court weighed Monday whether courts should ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump officials revoke policy that barred ICE arrests near schools, churches
The Trump administration revoked a Biden-era policy that prohibited ICE arrests at or near schools, places of worship and other "sensitive locations."CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Modi’s government planning to repatriate 18,000 Indians living in US illegally
Indian government said to be collaborating with US authorities to protect visas for workers and keep close ties with Trump administration. The Indian government has identified 18,000 emigrants ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement -- but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs -- was seized in France last year.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
RedNote Recruited US Influencers to Promote App Amid TikTok Ban Uncertainty
A marketing campaign brief obtained by WIRED reveals how the Chinese app is trying to capitalize on its sudden international popularity.Wired - Jan. 20 -
TikTok says it will 'go dark' on Sunday without US government action
The Supreme Court earlier upheld a law that would ban the video app in the US unless its Chinese parent-company sells it.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ without US government action
Chinese-owned video app warns of blackout for 170mn users after Supreme Court upholds divest-or-ban lawFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
FirstFT: US officials race to avert TikTok ban
Also in today’s newsletter, manufacturing surge boosts China’s economy and Mark Carney launches bid to become Canada’s PMFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Mets pivoting from Pete Alonso, International Signing Day recap & remembering Bob Uecker | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Mets reportedly being ready to pivot from Pete Alonso, recap International Signing Day, remember the late Bob Uecker and talk about where things stand ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
These 2 Democrats voted for House Republicans' bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports
Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, both of Texas, were the only Democrats to side with Republicans on Tuesday to pass legislation meant to bar transgender athletes from competing in girls ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
TikTok ban: supreme court appears inclined to uphold law that could see app barred in US – live
Justices appear skeptical of TikTok owner’s arguments after Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked court to review case. How would a TikTok ban in US work? TikTok maintains it is not ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The US Government Wants To Hear Your In-Game Currency Nightmare Stories
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking for feedback from players as it proposes a new rule revolving around in-game currencies and transactions that would allow the current ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Musk and Ramaswamy sending agents across US government to seek cuts
So-called department of government efficiency charged by Trump to help effect radical government shake-up. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have already dispatched emissaries across the US ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
The Government Wants to Protect Robux From Hackers
In a new proposal issued Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to regulate virtual currencies used in Roblox and other video games like US dollars.Wired - Jan. 10 -
9/11 guilty pleas delayed after US government objects
The justice department argued it would cause irreparable harm if Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants' pleas were accepted.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Tax lessons for governments from Henry George
The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profitsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister
US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’. The United States has imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday finalized its rule barring medical debt from being included on credit reports, potentially freeing up billions in credit. The finalized ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Musk asks his followers if the US 'should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday asked his followers on the social platform X, which he owns, if the U.S. “should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government.” “America ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Truck-ramming suspect used wrong device in failed detonation of IEDs: Officials
The suspect in the deadly New Year's Day truck ramming attack in New Orleans made two previous trips to the city in October and November 2024, the FBI said.ABC News - Jan. 5 -
Material used in explosive devices left in New Orleans contained rare compound, investigators say
Senior law enforcement officials say the explosive devices left in New Orleans contained a rare compound not seen before in a U.S. terror attack. NBC News' Tom Winter reports.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Smuggled Starlink devices allegedly used to defy India’s internet shutdowns
Civilian and armed groups in conflict-ridden state of Manipur using SpaceX’s satellite internet, sources say. Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink – currently unlicensed for use in India – is being ...The Guardian - Jan. 3