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Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration, saying they are concerned about travelers' privacy and civil liberties. In a letter Thursday, the group of 14 lawmakers called on Senate leaders to use the upcoming reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration as a vehicle to limit TSA's use of the technology so Congress can put in place some oversight. "This technology poses significan
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Jay Blades’ wife announces end of marriage
Blades, a furniture restorer and presenter, has been married once before and has three children.
1-min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Peloton cutting about 400 jobs worldwide; CEO McCarthy stepping down
Peloton is cutting about 400 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring effort and its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down after two years as the company continues to work on turning around its business. Peloton has been working on a significant rebranding since last year, shifting its identity as a seller of luxury exercise bikes and equipment to heath technology for all.
2-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Tory MP left unable to vote owing to photo ID rules
A Conservative MP was forced to rely on an emergency proxy vote at Thursday’s local elections because of the voter ID rules that he supported.
2-min read - NewsEvening Standard
Kate Forbes rules out SNP leadership bid in shock announcement
Announcement appears to clear path for former deputy first minister John Swinney to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and become Scotland’s next first minister
4-min read - NewsThe Guardian
UCLA students describe violent attack on Gaza protest encampment: ‘It was terrifying’
Slow response from authorities left students shocked as people wearing white masks attacked pro-Palestine protesters
4-min read - NewsYahoo News UK
The depressing truth behind viral ‘stuck in the woods with a bear’ trend
A viral TikTok trend asking women if they would rather be stuck in a forest with a man or bear has proviked widespread comment,
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