Washington Post [unpaywalled]: “The Trump administration has instructed federal health agencies to pause all external communications, such as health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites and social media posts, according to nearly a dozen current and former officials and other people familiar with the matter. The instructions were delivered Tuesday to staff at agencies… Continue Reading
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Trump Orders Federal D.E.I Efforts to Shut Down by Wednesday Night
The New York Times [unpaywalled]: The Trump administration on Tuesday ordered that officials overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across federal agencies be placed on leave and to take steps to close their offices by Wednesday evening. In a memo from the Office of Personnel Management, the heads of departments and agencies were ordered to… Continue Reading
Trump Admin Accused of Using AI to Draft Executive Orders
Futurism: “Mere hours after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, returning President Donald Trump got to work signing dozens — and counting — of executive orders, which range from commands for the US to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement and the World Health Organization to ordering an… Continue Reading
Trump issues sweeping pardon for convicted Jan6 insurrectionists
WTF Happened Today – Trump issued a sweeping executive order pardoning nearly 1,600 people convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and commuting the sentences of 14 others, including members of extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. The move effectively ended the Justice Department’s four-year investigation into the… Continue Reading
The Forgotten Woman Who Transformed Forensics (by inventing the rape kit)
The Atlantic – gift article: “One of the most powerful inventions of the 20th century is also an object that no one ever wants a reason to use. The sexual-assault-evidence collection box, colloquially known as the “rape kit,” is a simple yet potent tool: a small case, perhaps made of cardboard, containing items such as… Continue Reading
The Teacher-Friendly Guideᵀᴹ to Climate Change
Paleontological Research Institution: “Welcome to enhanced and updated digital chapters of The Teacher-Friendly Guideᵀᴹ to Climate Change Links below go to these chapters on PRI’s Digital Encyclopedia of Earth Science and Here on Earth: Regional Guides. A guide for teachers (and others). The Teacher-Friendly Guideᵀᴹ to Climate Change, first published in 2017, includes both the… Continue Reading
About a quarter of U.S. teens have used ChatGPT for schoolwork
“As debates continue over whether chatbots should have a role in the classroom, more teens are turning to ChatGPT to help with schoolwork. The share of teens who say they use ChatGPT for their schoolwork has risen to 26%, according to a Pew Research Center survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17. That’s up… Continue Reading
What Trump Did on Day 1: Executive Orders
“Here are list of the most significant moves the president made on Day 1. unpaywalled New York Times – [Note – All Presidential actions are published here] Mr. Trump issued a sweeping grant of clemency to all of the nearly 1,600 people charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, issuing… Continue Reading
Who Really Owns the Airbnbs You’re Booking? — Marketing Perception vs Data Analytics Reality
“Over the last 20 years, Airbnb has spent billions on brand building as the authentic, novel and community-led alternative to hotels. But, are they really? In this article, I will use data from InsideAirbnb to reveal Airbnb’s ownership patterns. Then, I’ll walk you through how I came to my conclusions so you can do the… Continue Reading
First Lawsuits Filed Against Trump Administration For DOGE
MediasTouch: “The first lawsuits against the incoming Trump Administration have already been filed by several non-profit groups which allege that the Department of Government Efficiency “DOGE” violates federal transparency laws. The lawsuits allege that DOGE fails to comply with various transparency and ethics requirements as prescribed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. DOGE is not… Continue Reading
The Powerful AI Tool That Cops (or Stalkers) Can Use to Geolocate Photos in Seconds
404 Media: “A powerful AI tool can predict with high accuracy the location of photos based on features inside the image itself—such as vegetation, architecture, and the distance between buildings—in seconds, with the company now marketing the tool to law enforcement officers and government agencies. Called GeoSpy, made by a firm called Graylark Technologies out… Continue Reading
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, January 18, 2025
Via LLRX – Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, January 18, 2025 – Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on… Continue Reading
