US Intelligence Chief: We Might Use the Internet of Things to Spy on you
James Clapper did not name specific agency as being involved in surveillance via smart-home devices but said in congressional testimony it is a distinct possibility.
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Global Central Banks are Running ‘out of ammo’
Many admit they don’t know what to do next.
‘White Guilt’ Video Shown to High School Students for Black History Month
Video depicts minorities falling victim to discrimination, while Whites cruise on conveyor belt.
Robots Will Force Experts to Find Other Routes to the Top
If grunt work of professions is automated, an important way that juniors hone skills will be lost.
Hackers Publish Contact Info of 20,000 FBI Employees
The Justice Department is actively investigating the incident.
Senate Report: Illegal Immigrants Benefited from Up to $750M in ObamaCare Subsidies
Government struggling to recoup the money…
Fed May Lack Legal Authority for Negative Rates: 2010 Memo
‘Not at all clear’ law allows Fed to charge negative rates.
National Security Agency Merging Offensive, Defensive Hacking Operations
Will consolidate its spying and domestic cyber-security operations…
Most US Women Would Now Rather Shop at Goodwill Than Sears
Sears just got another depressing sign that it is doomed.
Oops: Police Offer No Explanation After Officers Nearly Kill Entire Family
Florida man and woman, 12-year-old son subsequently handcuffed and kept out of house for 10 hours.
Man Tackled by Austin Police Wins $877,000 from City
“Historically speaking, in a federal court, this kind of award is rare,” attorney says.
Leaked Police Files Contain Guarantees Disciplinary Records Will Be Kept Secret
Guardian analysis of dozens of contracts revealed by hackers shows more than a third allow or require destruction of civilian complaint records.
India Introduces Net Neutrality Rules Barring Facebook’s Free Internet
Rules prevent Internet service providers from having different pricing policies for accessing different parts of the Web…
Mercury, DDT and Other Contaminants in Fish are At a Four-decade Low
Researchers have seen steady, significant drops in a wide range of contaminants in fish.
Radioactive Material Leaked into Groundwater Outside New York City
“Significantly higher” than those discovered multiple times over the last few decades.