Border inspections of electronic devices hits record number
The government inspected a record number of international travelers' electronic devices in the last budget year.
Other
Jan 5, 2018
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Senate bill to clear obstacles to self-driving cars advances
Legislation that could help usher in a new era of self-driving cars advanced in Congress on Wednesday after the bill's sponsors agreed to compromises to address some concerns of safety advocates.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 4, 2017
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Shark fin bans might not help sharks, scientists say
As lawmakers propose banning the sale of shark fins in the U.S., a pair of scientists is pushing back, saying the effort might actually harm attempts to conserve the marine predators.
Ecology
Sep 24, 2017
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Face scans for US citizens flying abroad stir privacy issues (Update)
If the Trump administration gets its way, U.S. citizens boarding international flights will have to submit to a face scan, a plan privacy advocates call a step toward a surveillance state.
Other
Jul 12, 2017
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Want to help animals? Don't forget the chickens
Summertime is "kitten season" – unspayed female cats go into heat and give birth to more adorable kittens than animal shelters can give away.
Plants & Animals
Jun 9, 2017
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Texas governor signs texting-while-driving ban into law
Texting while driving will soon be illegal in Texas.
Other
Jun 6, 2017
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House report urges clearer guidance on cellphone technology
Clearer guidelines are needed for law enforcement's use of secretive and intrusive cellphone tracking technology, and police and federal agents should be upfront with a judge about their deployment, a House committee said ...
Security
Dec 19, 2016
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France, Germany want encrypted app makers to help stop IS
France and Germany pushed Tuesday for Europe-wide rules requiring the makers of encrypted messaging apps such as Telegram to help governments monitor communications among suspected extremists.
Security
Aug 23, 2016
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Senate blocks access to online data without warrant (Update)
The Senate on Wednesday blocked an expansion of the government's power to investigate suspected terrorists, a victory for civil libertarians and privacy advocates emboldened after a National Security Agency contractor's revelations ...
Security
Jun 22, 2016
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Privacy fears: Panel has advice for drone operators
A panel of privacy experts and technology companies organized by the Obama administration has issued guidelines for using drones without being overly intrusive.
Engineering
May 20, 2016
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