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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Search Monopoly Faces Judgment Day

In a landmark hearing set for Friday, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta will begin dismantling Google's monopoly grip on internet search. Last month, Mehta ruled that Google's distribution deals with device makers like Apple, which make Google the default search engine, violate antitrust laws. The DO

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Hochul's Home Health Care Cuts: A Recipe for Disaster or a Necessary Reform?

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing strong opposition from her own party over planned cuts to the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). The program allows elderly, sick and disabled residents to receive care in their own homes. According to a recent poll, 76% of New Yo

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS,

China's Influence Operations: A Threat to US Democracy?

The recent arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has shed light on China's growing efforts to influence U.S. politics at the state level. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing its interests at state functions and blocking rep

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Aug 28 2024POLITICS

Government Data Exposed: DoJ Takes Legal Action Against Georgia Tech for Cybersecurity Lapses

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Institute of Technology and its cybersecurity lab, headed by Dr. Emmanouil 'Manos' Antonakakis. The lawsuit claims numerous failures to adhere to obligatory security protocols for Department of Defense (DoD) research project

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Aug 27 2024ENVIRONMENT

Prepare for the New Normal: Extreme Weather Events on the Rise due to Climate Change

Get ready for a new era of extreme weather events, as human-induced climate change significantly increases the likelihood of heatwaves, wildfires, and hurricanes. Environment and Climate Change Canada's rapid extreme weather event attribution system reveals that climate change is the driving force

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Aug 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unsecured Government Data? DoJ Sues Georgia Tech over Cybersecurity Negligence

In a groundbreaking lawsuit, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has taken legal action against the Georgia Institute of Technology and its cybersecurity lab, led by Dr. Emmanouil 'Manos' Antonakakis. The lawsuit alleges numerous failures to comply with mandatory security protocols for Department of

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

Urgent Help Needed: A Call to Arms for Our Veterans' Mental Health

Imagine a battlefield, but instead of weapons and enemy combatants, it's filled with the invisible wounds of war - depression, anxiety, PTSD, and moral injury. This is the reality for many of our nation's veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been working tirelessly to provide suppor

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Darien's New Representative on the HHR Building Committee: A Tribute to David Martin

In the wake of the sudden passing of David Martin, the Darien Board of Finance has appointed Robert Cardone to take his place on the Hindley Holmes and Royle (HHR) Building Committee. This appointment was announced during the Board of Finance's regular meeting on Tuesday, following discussions betwe

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