Citizen’s crime livestreams are no substitute for local journalism
In May, the neighborhood crime-watch app Citizen offered its user base $30,000 to track down a suspected arsonist on live video, only to discover that they’d sent a mob of civilians after the wrong guy. Now, Citizen is covertly hiring journalis.....»»
How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought
In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away. Local residents fear the agreement has “opened Pandora’s box.”.....»»
Netflix doc accused of using AI to manipulate true crime story
Producer remained vague about whether AI was used to edit photos. Enlarge / A cropped image showing Raw TV's poster for the Netflix documentary What Jennifer Did, which features a long front tooth that leads critics to believe it.....»»
Asbestos in playground mulch—how to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal
Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health risk—depending on its inten.....»»
7 best director’s cuts, ranked
From a butchered crime epic to a restored sci-fi masterpiece, these movies got even better once we saw what their directors wanted us to see......»»
Research highlights new ways to tackle outlaw motorcycle gangs
Deakin University criminology research can provide clues for law enforcement about the relationship between outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) clubs and how to combat gang crime......»»
How to format the microSD card on Tapo security cameras
If you want to use local storage on your Tapo device, you'll need to figure out how to format your microSD card. Here's a look at how the process works......»»
What GM’s headquarters move to Hudson’s Detroit could cost
A local real estate expert said: 'One big caveat: Depending on how much space they are taking, they may be getting a deal of all deals.'.....»»
Research team shows island bats are valuable allies for farmers
A new study has highlighted how bats can be valuable allies for farmers, by feeding on important agricultural pests. The findings demonstrate that encouraging bat species can be a win-win for both conservation efforts and local farmers......»»
US citizen who was arrested in Moscow on drug charges appears in court
US citizen who was arrested in Moscow on drug charges appears in court.....»»
Florida joins Texas in banning local heat protections for outdoor workers
Florida joins Texas in banning local heat protections for outdoor workers.....»»
The Philippine president says he won"t give US access to more local military bases
The Philippine president says he won"t give US access to more local military bases.....»»
Could a bald eagle and a winery block a proposed rock quarry along the Boise River?
A nesting bald eagle, a beloved local winery and over 30 neighbors may jeopardize a proposal to open a 260-acre surface mine along the Boise River......»»
Crime blotter: Arrests made in Naperville Apple Store theft
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, NASA iPad thefts were investigated, stolen credit cards were used at an Apple Store, and iPhones were stolen from a Philadelphia AT&T Store.The Apple Store in Naperville, Ill. The latest in an occasional AppleInside.....»»
If you have to watch one Hulu show this April, stream this one
American Crime Story: Versace is one of the most underrated shows on Hulu......»»
A model to promote the coordination between environmental protection and agricultural development in Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake, covering 252 km2, located in Yunnan Province, is one of the seven largest freshwater lakes in China. However, over the last three decades, the lake has suffered pollution episodes. In order to solve this problem, the local government has.....»»
3 underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in April 2024
Here are three underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in April, including a terrific martial arts crime drama and a charming comedy series......»»
Ford Bronco"s most infamous owner dies
The two-door white Bronco that the former NFL star rode in on June 17, 1994, is now at a crime museum in Tennessee......»»
San Francisco Bay study highlights value of salt marsh restoration for flood risk reduction and climate resilience
Salt marsh restoration can mitigate flood risk and bolster community resilience to climate change in our local waterways, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports by a postdoctoral fellow with UC Santa Cruz's Center for Coastal Cli.....»»
Danish Torrent Tracker Crackdown Leads to Another ‘Mild’ Sentence
As part of a widespread torrent tracker crackdown in Denmark, the National Unit for Special Crime investigated and prosecuted more than two dozen suspects. The most recent defendant, a 48-year-old man from East Jutland, pleaded guilty to his involvem.....»»
BREIN Battled ISPs For Years; They’re United Against Pirate IPTV Services
Dutch anti-piracy group BREIN and local ISPs Ziggo and KPN have long been at odds over the issue of piracy. In particular, the thorny issue of whether The Pirate Bay should be blocked in the Netherlands, dragged on for years. But now, as BREIN contin.....»»