Archives for November 2022

Police in San Francisco could get the ability to deploy potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots in emergency situations if supervisors of the politically Democratic city grant permission Tuesday in a highly watched board vote. … [Read more...] about San Francisco may allow police to deploy robots that kill

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that the Biden administration needs to leave Twitter and its new owner Elon Musk alone, following a White House spokeswoman saying officials were closely watching the company and Mr. Musk. … [Read more...] about Kevin McCarthy to Biden administration: 'Stop picking on Elon Musk'

The Rolling Stones have reportedly terminated their deal with fast fashion company Shein after the band was made aware of alleged labor abuse by the company. … [Read more...] about Rolling Stones end deal with fast-fashion giant over sweatshop criticisms

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Tuesday issued an executive order banning state employees and contractors from accessing the video platform TikTok on state-owned devices, citing its ties to China. … [Read more...] about South Dakota Gov. Noem bans TikTok from state-owned devices

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday rebuked former President Donald Trump for dining with Nick Fuentes, a White nationalist who frequently espouses antisemitic views. … [Read more...] about McConnell condemns Trump for dining with Nick Fuentes