Giorno: 26 Settembre 2023

European court rules Turkey violated rights in ByLock app cases

The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ruled that the rights of a Turkish teacher convicted of what prosecutors called terrorism offences had been violated because the case was largely based on his use of a phone app. The court said its ruling could apply to thousands of people convicted following an attempted coup […]

US imposes sanctions on 9 Sinaloa Cartel affiliates and Clan Del Golfo leader in drug trafficking crackdown

The U.S. Treasury has announced sanctions against nine affiliates of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug trafficking cartel, as well as the current leader of Colombia’s powerful Clan del Golfo criminal enterprise. The Office of Foreign Assets Control designated all 10 for their roles in drug trafficking, meaning any of their assets in the United States will be […]

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka dies following long battle with cancer: ‘A tireless activist’

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela passed away Monday evening at the age of 43 following a battle with cancer, her family said.  “We mourn the loss of a beloved grandchild of Mum Winnie and Madiba and a friend of the Foundation,” the Nelson Mandela Foundation wrote of Zoleka Mandela’s passing.  “Zoleka was a tireless activist […]

Fashion mogul Peter Nygård allegedly used firm’s head office to assault women

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Oakland Businesses Strike Over Rampant Crime

More than 200 businesses in Oakland, California, announced participation in a city-wide strike to condemn a relentless crime wave.

Texas law banning drag performances in front of children ruled unconstitutional by federal judge

The Texas law dubbed the “Drag Ban” that restricted “sexually oriented performances” in the presence of a child or on public property was ruled unconstitutional on Tuesday by a federal judge, who issued a permanent injunction barring state officials from enforcing it. Senate Bill 12 was signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in June and […]

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Law Raising Taxes on Gun, Ammo Sales

California will double the taxes on guns and ammunition and use the money to pay for more security at public schools and various violence prevention programs under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Tuesday. The federal government already taxes the sale of guns and …

CIA Builds AI Tool in Rivalry With China

The CIA is set to unveil a ChatGPT-style tool that will make it easier for its analysts to gain better access to mounds of open-source intelligence.

Report: Fraud and Errors Cost SNAP Program $1B Monthly

Iowa’s Republican Sen. Joni Ernst told the Washington Times that the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as food stamps, is losing an estimated $1 billion per month due to fraud and errors…[#item_full_content]

Gavin Newsom signs California law doubling taxes on guns and ammo: ‘A small price to pay’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday that will double the taxes on guns and ammunition, with the new revenue going to safety initiatives. The federal government collects excise taxes on purchases of firearms and ammunition at either 10% or 11%. The new law adds another 11% excise tax, meaning that Golden State residents […]