• CP24

    National security link needed to bar spy service members under immigration law: court

    People can be barred from Canada under espionage-related provisions of the immigration law only when their activities have a clear link to Canadian security, the Federal Court of Appeal has ruled. The finding came in a pair of decisions involving men from Ethiopia who were deemed inadmissible to Canada for being members of an organization that had engaged in spying. The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act bars permanent residents and foreign nationals who engage in espionage that is...

  • TPD warns of tree service scam

    TOPEKA (KSNT) - On Wednesday, the Topeka Police Department (TPD) warned of contractor scammers who may be targeting residents. On Tuesday, the TPD responded to reports of fraudulent activity in the 1600 block of Southwest Withdean Road. Officers were informed that a local tree service was operating without a license and gave inaccurate information regarding []

  • TBHLT gives annual awards for mental health services

    By Michael Hutchins Herald Democrat The Texoma Behavioral Health Leadership Team honored two individuals this past week for their local contributions to local mental health… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • Emergency services a likely target for cyberattacks, warns DHS

    Emergency services are increasingly likely targets for cyberattacks, warns the Department of Homeland Security.

  • How life has changed in Hong Kong under sweeping security laws

    Critics say a tough new security law — Article 23 — has led to self-censorship and further repressed opposition voices, but others say it's business as usual and life remains relatively unchanged.

  • This completely free service gives you list-sharing superpowers

    Jeepers creepers, do I love me some lists. Basic task juggling aside, I make lists for everything—places I want to visit, books I want to read, lists I want to make. You name it. And this week, my list of intriguing new tools to chew over led me to a really neat app for a specific type of list thinking. It’s a thoughtfully crafted tool that’s designed to give you a better, more pleasant setup for sharing lists—with friends, family, coworkers, or even just the general public—in a way...

  • European Parliament calls for repeal of Hong Kong security laws

    Brussels, April 25, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed Thursday’s call by the European Parliament for the repeal of two Hong Kong security laws that it said undermine press freedom and for the release of Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-shuttered pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. The parliamentary resolution condemned Hong Kong’s adoption last month of

  • Biden Signs Bill Into Law Extending Warrantless Spying Powers

    On Saturday, President Biden signed a bill into law extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which gives the federal government the power to spy on Americans without a warrant. The Senate passed the Section 702 extension at 11:45 pm on Friday night, 15 minutes before the spy tool was due to … Continue reading "Biden Signs Bill Into Law Extending Warrantless Spying Powers"

    • WBRZ

    Proposed law would give teachers option to carry guns in school

    BATON ROUGE - More than thirty states across the country have put students safety in teachers' hands by arming educators; now, a lawmaker from Denham Springs is pushing for similar action.Opponents worry stripping schools from their gun free one status will stir more harm than good. Rep. Lauren Ventrella, R-Greenwell Springs, says having teachers armed during an active shooting could save lives when police are minutes away. "I think that the presence of a gun, the picture of a gun,...

  • Sunak to give Rwanda £50m if deportation bill passed into law

    Rishi Sunak will hand over £50m to Rwanda as soon as his flagship deportation bill is passed into law, it emerged on

    • Time

    The Economist Breaking Ranks to Warn of AI’s Transformative Power

    Unlike most top economists, Anton Korinek believes policymakers need to take AI’s disruptive potential more seriously.

    • KTLO

    National Weather Service gives timeline on tomorrow’s weather

    With the possibility of storms on Tuesday, National Weather Service meteorologist Erik Green spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits, and the Boot News to tell us what to expect and what the timeline will look like. Listen: click