‘Manipulated’ photo of Kate Middleton pulled by media agencies. Why?

Fascination with the British royal family is nothing new. Globally, the country’s monarchy has sat somewhere between cultural and political obsession, representing the face of Britain and its imperialism, as much as it also fits the mould of twenty-first century, celebrity-centric tabloid news. There is no better example than the current PR catastrophe revolving around … Read more

News agencies recall image of Catherine, Princess of Wales, citing manipulation concerns

Several major news agencies have withdrawn an image distributed by Kensington Palace showing Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her children, saying they believe the photo has been manipulated. The photograph is the first officially released image of the princess since she underwent abdominal surgery in January, and comes after weeks of intense public speculation and … Read more

Security News This Week: US Agencies Urged to Patch Ivanti VPNs That Are Actively Being Hacked

A major coordinated disclosure this week called attention to the importance of prioritizing security in the design of graphics processing units (GPUs). Researchers published details about the “LeftoverLocals” vulnerability in multiple brands and models of mainstream GPUs—including Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD chips—that could be exploited to steal sensitive data, such as responses from AI systems. … Read more

North Korea scraps agencies managing relations with South as Kim Jong Un cites hostility with rival

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has abolished key government organizations tasked with managing relations with South Korea, state media said Tuesday, as authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un said he would no longer pursue reconciliation with his rival. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said the decision to abolish the agencies handling dialogue and … Read more

California senator files bill prohibiting agencies from working with unethical AI companies

A second California state senator has introduced bills meant to regulate AI systems, particularly those used by state agencies. Senator Steve Padilla, a Democrat, introduced Senate Bills 892 and 893, establishing a public AI resource and creating a “safe and ethical framework” around AI for the state. Senate Bill 892 will require California’s Department of … Read more

This winter, Idaho’s drivers will be a little safer thanks to a genius invention — and soon, it may be used by ‘transit agencies all throughout the country’

For many of us, the term “snow cone” likely elicits images of a white paper cup, shaved ice, and fruit-flavored syrup. The Idaho Transportation Department, however, is giving the term a new meaning, and while it may not bring joy to people on a hot summer day, it will keep them safe during winter’s icy … Read more

This 40-year-old wife was shocked when her ‘financial guru’ husband revealed $520K in hidden debt — and that even collection agencies are involved. What now?

‘I almost fell off the chair’: This 40-year-old wife was shocked when her ‘financial guru’ husband revealed $520K in hidden debt — and that even collection agencies are involved. What now? Discussing finances isn’t easy, even with the person you’re married to. That’s what 40-year-old Cassandra discovered when she found out her husband had been … Read more

Mexico’s president vows to eliminate regulatory, oversight agencies, claiming they are ‘useless’

Mexico’s president wants to eliminate almost all remaining government oversight and regulatory agencies before he leaves office on Sept. 30, claiming they are “useless” and cost too much ByThe Associated Press December 11, 2023, 2:25 PM FILE – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks at the National Palace in Mexico City, Jan. 10, 2023. … Read more

Intense shelling has displaced 70,000 people in northwest Syria, UN agencies warn

United Nations humanitarian officials have sounded an alarm over a humanitarian crisis in rebel-held northwestern Syria ByOMAR ALBAM Associated Press October 12, 2023, 12:30 PM FILE – In this photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, a Syrian White Helmet civil defense worker runs at the site where a shell struck in the … Read more

Trump’s war on federal agencies — fueled by his judges — reaches the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s top lawyer put it bluntly when speaking at a conservative conference five years ago: The goal was to name judges who would help further the administration’s deregulation agenda. “There is a coherent plan here where actually the judicial selection and the deregulatory effort are really the flip side of … Read more