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government surveillance

AI tools and security flaws: a closer look at recent cyber threats

April 26, 2026

A group of curious internet users found a way into a restricted AI tool called Mythos Preview. They didn’t use advanced hacking skills—just careful detective work. After studying a breach at an AI training company, they guessed where Mythos was hosted and accessed it. They even found other unrelease

politics

FBI's Secret Checks Raise Questions

February 13, 2026

A recent government report, not meant for public eyes, shows the FBI did over 1, 000 secret checks. These checks were on religious groups, journalists, officials, and politicians. The FBI did these checks without any proof of crime. The report was made in January 2026 and was supposed to be destroye

opinion

Immigrants Face the Brunt When a Country Looks for an Enemy Inside

February 12, 2026

The United States has poured billions into programs that target people who are not born in the country. Many of those efforts aim at individuals who, like the writer, have lived here for decades and hold American citizenship. The funds go into sending federal officers to cities, searching neighborho

opinion

Why We Give Up on Guarding Our Data

November 10, 2025

People worry a lot about their data being collected. A recent survey showed that most adults in the U. S. are concerned about how companies and the government use their personal information. Yet, many feel powerless to do anything about it. This feeling of helplessness makes people accept data colle

politics

The Trump Family's Crypto Cash Surge: What's Really Going On?

October 29, 2025

The Trump family has seen a massive jump in crypto earnings. In just six months, their income went from $51 million to $864 million. That's a huge leap! Most of this came from selling World Liberty tokens. But there's a twist: some of their investors have questionable backgrounds, like a Chinese cry

politics

Iran's Push to Ditch WhatsApp: What's the Real Deal?

June 18, 2025

In a surprising move, Iranian state TV recently advised citizens to delete WhatsApp from their phones. The reason? They claim the app collects user data and shares it with Israel. This accusation, however, lacks concrete evidence. WhatsApp quickly responded, expressing concern that these claims cou

politics

Data Mining: The Quiet Expansion of Palantir's Government Role

May 30, 2025

Palantir, a company known for its data analysis and technology, has been quietly expanding its influence within the federal government. This expansion began under the Trump administration, which has been actively seeking ways to consolidate and share data across various government agencies. The

politics

Student Activist's Unlawful Detention Raises Questions

March 27, 2025

A student's involvement in pro-Palestinian activism led to her abrupt detention. Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD student at a Boston university, was taken into custody by federal immigration agents. This happened on a Tuesday, and by Wednesday evening, she was being held at a processing center in Louisiana. T

technology

Apple's UK Encryption Shutdown: Privacy vs. Government Access

February 22, 2025

Apple recently made a big decision that has everyone talking. They decided to turn off a security feature called Advanced Data Protection (ADP) in the UK. This feature was designed to keep data safe by using something called end-to-end encryption. This means that only the people sending and receivin

health

TBAs: Between Tradition and Policy in Rural Tanzania

February 17, 2025

In the rural areas of Tanzania, traditional birth attendants (TBAs) found themselves in a tough spot. They used to be key players in the fight against maternal and child deaths. But things changed when global health rules shifted their role. Now, they were seen as obstacles to achieving certain heal