NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has warned that the National Security Agency (NSA) is on the verge of significantly expanding its surveillance capabilities through a new bill amending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), potentially allowing the government to compel a wide array of businesses and individuals to assist in NSA surveillance operations. […]
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Xbox and Windows are natural bedfellows given their shared Microsoft heritage, but Sony has clearly spotted an fling, with its recent launches of PlayStation exclusives for PC gamers. Now Sony is going farther with a new PlayStation Overlay for Windows PCs that gives PC gamers access to their PlayStation friend list, as well as their trophies and settings. Save £100 on a refurbished PS5 Music Magpie is selling refurbished PS5 consoles in ‘Very Good’ condition at a £100...
Sports Illustrated | Ryan Phillips: One of the worst umpiring fiascos we have seen in years occurred on Monday during the Yankees game against the Oakland Athletics. Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt threw out manager Aaron Boone from the game for something that a fan said. Boone had some comments about a play during the first inning, but Wendelstedt gave him a warning and the Yanks’ skipper didn’t say anything else. After the next pitch, the home plate umpire heard more yapping behind his back and...
WNYC / Gothamist Albany reporter Jon Campbell talks about what's in and what's out of the just-approved New York State budget, including housing incentives, zoning changes, limited tenant protections, mayoral control of the schools, and more.
The News Agents expose the far right GB Spews, presenting a Spitting Image sketch as a real quote. And how many fell for it? GB News showing it is little more than satire 🙄😂 pic.twitter.com/LZkujmKgV2 — Tyfanwy Prudence McPrude (@tiffy201) April 14, 2024 There are times when the majority universally despairs at the corporate media […]
Publisher of The Bulwark Sarah Longwell joins The Weekend to discuss the latest NBC News polling on the 2024 presidential elections. The poll shows Trump is narrowly ahead of Biden by 2 points among registered voters in a head-to-head race.
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Amid a swell of fear about a supplemental police force being convened by the Nassau County executive, experts say the confluence of armed members without intensive training is particularly concerning. Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman last month posted a public notice announcing that he will deputize a group of pistol license holders to protect “human life and property” during unspecified emergencies. The announcement sparked a huge public outcry, with protesters saying it...
After a ten-year run with its current gloves, the UFC has finally
The New York Giants traded for former Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller last March. Waller had been on a tear with the Raiders before being traded, but the injury bug began to slow him down.Waller has missed a total of 19 games in the past three seasons, and the result of the missed games has led to him contemplating retirement. Waller finished the 2023 season with 52 receptions, 552 yards, and one touchdown in 12 games.Waller re-aggravated his ongoing hamstring issue in Week 8,...
Construction is expected to begin later in 2024 if New Haven City Council approves the project.