New York police broke rules in investigating Muslims: Report
The New York police repeatedly broke rules governing intelligence-gathering while targeting Muslims for surveillance after the terrorist attacks of Sept 11, 2001, according to a report issued on Tuesday. The report – by the Office of the Inspector General for…
Senators want to know what FDA is doing to make EpiPen rivals available
While anger is directed at Mylan Pharmaceuticals over the rising cost of its EpiPen device, some lawmakers wonder whether the US Food and Drug Administration should share some of the blame for the high prices paid by consumers. How so?…
What Could Break The China Calm? UBS Explains The Three Major Risks
Earlier this year the entire financial community was watching China, waiting for what was being described as the next major crisis to hit financial markets. But as we approach the end of 2016, a relative calm has descended over China…
Why You Should Update Your iPhone — Now
In our 21st century world, it’s become an eternal question: Should you update your iPhone to the newest iOS? But in this case, the answer is simple: Yes. Like, right away. Apple released iOS 9.3.5 on Thursday, and unlike the…
Why Is Obama Shoving The TPP Down Our Throats?
President Obama is off on his TPP sales tour, trying to convince Americans that the corporate trade deal is good for all of us. The only question is why is he so hellbent on passing this disastrous deal before he…
Your passwords aren’t protected
To paraphrase the words of retired U.S. Supreme Court justice John Paul Stevens in a 1988 dissent, “a person may be forced to surrender a key to a lockbox, but he cannot be compelled to reveal the combination to his…
Paris, Berlin seek EU access to encrypted data in terrorism fight
Paris (dpa) – European law enforcement agencies should be able to access encrypted messages on services such as Telegram, as part of efforts to fight terrorism, the interior ministers of France and Germany said Tuesday. France in particular has been…
Clinton’s Transition Team Is Packed With Corporatists
In what should come as little surprise to anyone, Hillary Clinton has packed her transition team with moderate, corporatist Democratic leaders, a clear signal that she’s already abandoning her progressive promises from just a few weeks ago. Ring of Fire’s…
The rise of Iceland’s Pirate Party
From ProRev Guardian – One of Europe’s most radical political parties is expected to gain its first taste of power after Iceland’s ruling coalition and opposition agreed to hold early elections caused by the Panama Papers scandal in October. Iceland…
To Fix the Economy, We Need More Bump and Grind
An enormous selling point of cloud software, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and other new technology is that it removes “friction” from business. But as it turns out, much like with sex, the economy isn’t that great if you…