German spies win right to keep monitoring all traffic at world’s biggest internet hub
"Everyone's privacy rights are now solely in the hands of the government's intelligence oversight committee."
Germany tells parents to destroy toys over Chinese spying fears
"Germany's federal network agency, the Bundesnetzagentur, has announced a ban on the sale of children's smartwatches because some models come with a remote listening capability, which counts as a spying device under German law. The same agency banned the sale of the talking doll Cayla and similarly told parents to destroy the toy after deeming it a spying device."
French president introduces ‘fake news’ bill to fight rumours he’s gay
"Under the law, French authorities would be able to immediately halt the publication of information deemed to be false ahead of elections."
Amid crackdown, China requires Party building in social groups’ charters
"China's Ministry of Civil Affairs said it requires social organizations to include Party building in their charters to ensure their correct political direction."
Police officer fired for hitting fleeing suspect with car hired by neighboring county
"The Georgia police officer who was fired for hitting a fleeing suspect with his cop car on Saturday was out of work for just two days."
Homeland Security wants to monitor journalists. Time to sound the alarm.
"The Department of Homeland Security intends to list and trackhundreds of thousands of news outlets, journalists, bloggers, and 'influencers' in traditional and new media alike. If you find yourself skeptical of this proposal of mass state monitoring of the press, consider yourself a bonafide member of the 'tinfoil hat wearing, black helicopter conspiracy theorists,' DHS representative Tyler Houlton said Friday."
Trump signs ‘right to try’ drug bill
"Terminally ill patients will now have access to experimental medical treatments not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."
Senate candidate arrested for protesting police violence during police charity event
"Brian Ellison walked onto the 5K race course with a GoPro, bullhorn and a message. Police say he violated two city ordinances."
Officer looking for work in another jurisdiction after running down fleeing suspect
"An investigation showed he intentionally ran down and hit a fleeing suspect with his police cruiser."
Uncle Sam’s Long History of Child-Snatching
"For long stretches of American history, it was commonplace for children to be snatched from their families."
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