MIT Technology Review – “Hamid Khan has been a community organizer in Los Angeles for over 35 years, with a consistent focus on police violence and human rights. He talked to us on April 3, 2020, for a forthcoming podcast episode about artificial intelligence and policing. As the world turns its attention to police brutality… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: June 2020
We Mapped Where Customs and Border Protection Drones Are Flying in the U.S. and Beyond
Gizmodo: “Over nearly a decade since that standoff, the details of CBP’s drone operations have been vague. Previous reporting and public documents suggest that the agency operates a fleet of 10 Predator drones that are legally permitted to patrol within 100 air miles of the border—CBP also asserts the power to do so within 100… Continue Reading
Senate Report – FCC failed to monitor Chinese telecoms for almost 20 years
ars technica: “The Federal Communications Commission and other US agencies have failed to properly oversee Chinese telecom companies that operate in the United States, according to a bipartisan Senate report released today. After a year-long investigation, the staff report by the US Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations “found that the FCC and ‘Team Telecom’—an informal… Continue Reading
Poll – Large majority of Americans back protests and say police need to change
Washington Post: “Americans overwhelmingly support the nationwide protests that have taken place since the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, and they say police forces have not done enough to ensure that blacks are treated equally to whites, according to a Washington Post-Schar School poll. President Trump receives negative marks… Continue Reading
NYT – Coronavirus Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak
The New York Times Coronavirus Database: “The coronavirus pandemic has sickened more than 7,117,200 people, according to official counts. As of Tuesday morning, at least 406,500 people have died, and the virus has been detected in nearly every country, as these maps show. The coronavirus pandemic is ebbing in some of the countries that were… Continue Reading
How to Track the Tech That’s Tracking You Every Day
Gizmodo: “It’s easy to feel helpless right now. Cities across the country are seeing unarmed protesters maimed by police officers who enjoy both the full support of the current presidential administration and of the American legal system itself. Congress is, in 2020, debating whether to make lynching a federal hate crime. And there’s still a… Continue Reading
Amazon’s New Competitive Advantage: Putting Its Own Products First
Pro Publica – “Brands have long been able to bid for the premier slot at the top left of Amazon’s listings, but during the pandemic the online retailer has begun using this position for its private-label items, raising antitrust concerns. Although customers don’t necessarily realize it, brands have for years been able to bid on… Continue Reading
What to Think About Before You Make That Doctor’s Appointment
Gizmodo: “With states across the U.S. beginning to relax distancing restrictions related to covid-19, plenty of people are probably questioning whether they should get back to normal activities, including scheduling non-urgent medical appointments like physicals and teeth cleanings. So let’s talk about it. In truth, any outing that puts you in close contact with other… Continue Reading
Online Security Guide: 100+ Tips to Stay Safe Against Malware and Scams
MakeUseOf: “One misstep is all it takes to catch a virus, get hacked, or fall for a scam. Here are all of our tips and tricks for staying safe on your computer, phone, and the web!” Continue Reading
High-Income Nonfilers Owing Billions of Dollars Are Not Being Worked by the Internal Revenue Service
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration – High-Income Nonfilers Owing Billions of Dollars Are Not Being Worked by the Internal Revenue Service May 29, 2020, Reference Number: 2020-30-015: “The gross Tax Gap is the estimated difference between the amount of tax that taxpayers should pay and the amount paid voluntarily and on time. The average… Continue Reading
How to Clean Your Keyboard and Sterilize Viruses and Bacteria
MakeUseOf – “When was the last time you cleaned your keyboard? It’s not something we think about as we clean up our homes, but it’s a good idea to keep on top of your keyboard hygiene. Let’s explore why you should clean your keyboard and how to do it properly. Why You Should Clean Your… Continue Reading
Sowing seeds of happiness: Emotional well-being while home gardening
Princeton Environmental Institute: As civic leaders and urban planners work to make cities more sustainable and livable by investing in outdoor spaces and recreational activities such as biking and walking, Princeton researchers have identified the benefit of an activity largely overlooked by policymakers — home gardening. The researchers found that, across the study’s population, the level… Continue Reading
