Belarus Bans Most Citizens from Going Abroad
Belarus has temporarily banned most of its citizens from leaving, including many foreign residency permit holders. From a report: There are some exceptions, such as for Belarusian civil servants on official trips and state transport staff. The State.....»»
France grants police power to spy on citizens through phones
VPN services and other security tools won't be able to protect people from this kind of state-surveillance. What's next for France's justice reform bill?.....»»
Supreme Court affirmative action ruling will hurt us, argues Apple
A Supreme Court affirmative action ruling that bans race-conscious admissions into higher education will end up hurting US companies, and the economy as a whole – according to Apple and many other US brands. An amicus brief arguing in favor of con.....»»
Researcher calls for new approach to combating transnational sexual exploitation of children
Sexual exploitation of children abroad: the Dutch government calls on its citizens to not look away from "suspicious situations" while turning a blind eye to the root causes of the problem......»»
One Year after Dobbs, Abortion Bans Are Harming Reproductive Care, Ob-Gyns Say
The Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade is impacting health care well beyond abortion in states that have banned the practice.....»»
Apple speaks out against bill that could mandate CSAM scanning in iMessage
Apple is publicly opposing the current form of the Online Safety Bill currently being considered by Parliament in the UK. According to Apple, the proposed law risks putting “UK citizens at greater risk” from data breaches and digital surveillanc.....»»
Apple urges UK to rethink anti-encryption Online Safety Bill
Apple has denounced the UK's Online Safety Bill's kneecapping of end-to-end encryption as a "serious threat" to citizens, and is trying to make the UK government think twice about the changes.UK Houses of ParliamentThe Online Safety Bill is being con.....»»
Jumbo problem: Sri Lanka"s battle with plastic pollution
Heart-wrenching images of revered elephants and cattle eating plastic in Sri Lanka have prompted politicians to toughen pollution laws, but skeptical conservationists warn past bans were repeatedly ignored......»»
In post-Roe US, clinical trials may be too risky during pregnancy
The bans and restrictions complicate clinical trials and leave risky paper trails. Enlarge / A woman holds a positive pregnancy test in her hands. (credit: Getty | picture alliance) A year after the fall of Roe v. Wade.....»»
In post-Roe US, clinical trials may be too risky for people who can get pregnant
The bans and restrictions complicate clinical trials and leave risky paper trails. Enlarge / A woman holds a positive pregnancy test in her hands. (credit: Getty | picture alliance) A year after the fall of Roe v. Wade.....»»
Ukraine war: Russia"s threat to station nuclear warheads in Belarus—what you need to know
The threat of Russia using nuclear weapons in Ukraine is "real" and "absolutely irresponsible", according to the US president, Joe Biden. He was reacting to questioning from journalists as to whether he believed Belarus had been taking delivery of Ru.....»»
Empowering citizen-led solutions to climate change threats
Extreme weather caused by climate change—such as flooding—will be to easier to prepare for because scientists have now developed a new method that empowers citizens to identify solutions to the threats their communities face......»»
Australia says Twitter is top platform for online hate, demands explanation
An Australian cyber regulator on Thursday said it has demanded Twitter explain its handling of online hate as the microblog has become the country's most complained-about platform since new owner Elon Musk lifted bans on a reported 62,000 accounts......»»
Tesla loses bid to overturn Louisiana’s ban on direct car sales
The case is part of Tesla's strategy of reversing direct sales bans in some states......»»
States With Abortion Bans Are Losing a Generation of Ob-Gyns
Half of US counties have no ob-gyn, and post-Roe laws prevent new doctors from getting required training. It's only going to get worse......»»
Water quality in South Africa: Reports show what needs to be fixed, and at what cost
The citizens of Hammanskraal, a small town north of South Africa's capital, Tshwane, have been dealing with the deaths of 23 residents from cholera since 23 May 2023. Tests to find the source are continuing. The initial assumption by residents and au.....»»
3 ways we’ve made the CIS Controls more automation-friendly
Compliance obligations that support data privacy and cyber risk are nearly ubiquitous. Not only that, but they’re expanding. According to Gartner, government regulations covering these areas of emphasis will apply to five billion citizens and m.....»»
Nature bans AI-generated art from its 153-year-old science journal
"The process of publishing ... is underpinned by a shared commitment to integrity." Enlarge / This artist's impression of an asteroid fireball hurtling toward earth is not AI-generated and, thus, not banned from Nature. (credit:.....»»
Pakistan orders mass evacuations ahead of cyclone landfall
Pakistan authorities on Monday began an evacuation effort to move 80,000 citizens out of the path of an approaching cyclone, which is expected to bring winds of up to 120 kilometers per hour......»»
Professors call for further study of potential uses of AI in special education, avoiding bans
Artificial intelligence is making headlines about its potentially disruptive influence in many spaces, including the classroom. A group of educators that includes a University of Kansas researcher has just published a position paper reviewing AI's po.....»»
Citizens Financial to end indirect dealership car loan business
Citizens Financial Group had begun to cut back its auto loan business in the third quarter of 2022......»»