FCC declares ringless voicemails illegal without consent
The FCC ruling this month ends a debate over whether ringless voicemails, a telemarketing practice sometimes used by auto dealers, was illegal under federal law......»»
DNA test kit saves thousands of Earth"s most bizarre turtles
Using a rapid DNA testing toolkit developed by FIU researchers, Colombian officials stopped an illegal shipment of 2,200 Matamata turtles and returned them to the Orinoco river basin......»»
How illegal fishing harms Nigeria and what to do about it
Like most countries in West Africa, Nigeria's coastal waters contain diverse species of fish, which contribute to the food and economic security of its people......»»
Europe’s cookie consent reckoning is coming
Cookie pop-ups getting you down? Complaints that the web is ‘unusable’ in Europe because of frustrating and confusing ‘data choices’ notifications that get in the way of what you’re trying to do online certainly arenR.....»»
Iran Bans Crypto Mining After Months of Blackouts
Iran banned bitcoin mining this week, after four months of continuous blackouts partially due to what officials say is a huge energy suck from illegal mining. Gizmodo reports: President Hassan Rouhani said at a cabinet meeting Wednesday that a drough.....»»
GameStop Is Building An NFT Platform On Ethereum
GameStop has quietly unveiled a new web portal for a non-fungible token (NFT) platform. The Block reports: "We are building a team" the page declares, stating: "We welcome exceptional engineers (solidity, react, python), designers, gamers, marketers,.....»»
Europe to press the adtech industry to help fight online disinformation
The European Union plans to beef up its response to online disinformation, with the Commission saying today it will step up efforts to combat harmful but not illegal content — including by pushing for smaller digital services and adtech compan.....»»
Russia Makes Good On Its Threat To Fine Google Over "Illegal" Internet Content
Russian authorities on Tuesday fined Google 6 million rubles, or just under $82,000, after the company failed to comply with Moscow's demands to delete prohibited online content. Engadget reports: On Monday, Russia's internet watchdog, Roskomnadzor,.....»»
Florida makes it illegal for Facebook and Twitter to ban politicians
Leaders compare Big Tech to “communist rule,” will issue $250,000 per-day fines. Enlarge / Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (credit: G.....»»
Florida high school alters 80 "immodest" yearbook photos of students
Eighty students had yearbook photos edited without their consent to hide their chests and shoulders......»»
China Calls out ByteDance, Kuaishou, and LinkedIn For Illegal Data Collection
China's internet watchdog has named and shamed some of the country's most popular mobile applications, including the Chinese version of TikTok, Kuaishou, LinkedIn and 102 other apps, for the illegal collection and use of personal data. From a report:.....»»
Ransomware: Should paying hacker ransoms be illegal?
As cyber-attacks intensify around the world, two experts argue for or against a ban on payments.....»»
DoJ and IRS reportedly investigating crypto exchange Binance
Binance, incorporated in the Cayman Islands and with an office in Singapore, has become the largest and best-known crypto exchange since its founding in 2017. Bloomberg writes that the IRS and DoJ are now taking an interest in potentially illegal tra.....»»
In Colombia, cattle farmer declares truce with jaguar
On the plains of eastern Colombia, an age-old conflict between man and beast plays out near-daily. Jaguars attack cattle. Farmers retaliate with shotguns......»»
MDMA Shows New Promise for Trauma, but the Drug Alone Is Not a Cure
The illegal substance—paired with intensive therapy and hard work—dramatically improves PTSD symptoms -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Chinese TV Maker Skyworth Under Fire For Excessive Data Collection That Users Call Spying
Chinese television maker Skyworth has issued an apology after a consumer found that his set was quietly collecting a wide range of private data and sending it to a Beijing-based analytics company without his consent. From a report: A network traffic.....»»
Freeports: Innovative trading hubs or centres for money laundering and tax evasion?
A new study from the University of Portsmouth calls for further government oversight to curb potential illegal activity through 'freeports.'.....»»
Former Texas dealership employees face charges over illegal firearms sales
Craig Tondre, 42, formerly a sales manager at Covert Ford Hutto, was arrested in April along with 44-year-old Joshua Ellard......»»
MDMA Passes a Big Test For PTSD Treatment
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: In an important step toward medical approval, MDMA, the illegal drug popularly known as Ecstasy or Molly, was shown to bring relief to those suffering from severe post-traumatic stress diso.....»»
Conservationists concerned about illegal hunting and exploitation of porcupines in Indonesia
Porcupines are frequently traded across Asia—and Indonesia, home to five species, is no exception. They are targeted for a number of reasons: their meat as an alternative source of protein, their bezoars consumed as traditional medicine, and their.....»»
Sharks in protected area attract illegal fishers
Thousands of sharks have been illegally caught in a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Indian Ocean, new research shows......»»