Amid national strikes in the energy sector, some workers in France have found a novel way to protest. On Thursday, ‘Robin Hood’ operations – unauthorised by the government – provided free gas and electricity to schools, universities, and low-income ho…
Baltimore ex-prosecutor’s perjury trial faces more delays
The federal perjury case against Baltimore’s former top prosecutor likely faces further delays now that a judge has allowed her entire defense team to quit.
Tensions high, Israeli-Palestinian clashes ease after West Bank raid
After Israel carried out a deadly raid in a Palestinian refugee camp Thursday, Gaza militants fired rockets, and Israel responded with nondeadly airstrikes. The tensions pose a challenge for U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ahead of his trip to t…
Ohio city rewrites abortion ban, advocacy groups end lawsuit
Groups representing social workers and women say they have succeeded in forcing a small Ohio city to significantly narrow its abortion ban and dropped their lawsuit.
Downtown Seattle: Finding peace and security elsewhere
Re: “Downtown Seattle Nike store to close at end of week” [Jan. 17, Local News]: It’s unfortunate to see, but now Nike is departing what used to be a vibrant shopping area of Seattle. The City Council has yet to realize the effect of its decisions on s…
Footage released of hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband
Police video shows Paul Pelosi, husband of former US House Speaker, attacked with a hammer in their San Francisco home.
Air travel: Require cockpit video recorders
Re: “Passenger’s video captures last moments before Nepal crash” [Jan. 17, Nation & World]: It’s time for the federal government to require real-time video feeds in all large planes, if not all planes. The National Transportation Safety Board recom…
Chemical weapons watchdog blames Syria’s air force for deadly attack
The report offers the latest confirmation that the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad used chemical weapons during his country’s grinding civil war.
Are you in control of your personal data? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Data Privacy Week is a reminder to protect your data – all year round. Here are three privacy-boosting habits you can start today.
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