Seattle voters have overwhelmingly passed Proposition 2, which eliminates business taxes for companies under $2 million in revenue while increasing rates for larger businesses. The measure passed with 67.7% approval and is expected to raise $81 million annually for city services. This creates a sign
The US remains dangerously dependent on China for rare earth minerals, and the blame lies closer to home than many realize. Environmental activism and political opposition have systematically blocked domestic mining efforts for years, creating a national security vulnerability that’s proving difficu
A coalition of reporters obtained 278 million location data points from a data broker, including movements of EU officials. The data came from ordinary phone apps that sell location history to brokers, who then sell to governments and militaries.
The Stop Killing Games movement reached the UK Parliament floor with over a million EU signatures. While several MPs passionately defended consumer rights, the government rejected any policy changes. The debate itself marks a significant step forward for digital ownership advocacy.
Italy joins the growing list of countries implementing mandatory age verification for adult websites. The new system, launching November 12, uses a “double-anonymity” approach that’s already driving Italians toward VPN alternatives.
Countries worldwide are implementing age verification laws requiring government IDs and facial scans to access adult content. This creates unprecedented privacy risks while experts question whether these measures actually protect children.
America’s cybersecurity momentum has reversed for the first time in five years, with only 35% of key recommendations fully implemented. Critical agencies face staffing and funding shortages that undermine national security capabilities.
America’s cybersecurity defenses are deteriorating after years of progress, according to the latest assessment from the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission. The watchdog group’s 2025 report indicates that policy momentum has not only slowed but actually reversed, with officials blaming Trump-era workforce reductions and budget cuts for undermining critical infrastructure protection.
Tesla’s Pivotal Quarter: Tax Credit Tailwinds Mask Deeper Challenges Tesla stands at a critical juncture as it prepares to announce…
South African power utility Eskom has overhauled its registration process for residential solar systems, removing connection fees and expanding certification options. The changes aim to make grid compliance more accessible while maintaining safety standards for embedded generation.
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has significantly simplified the compliance and registration requirements for customers operating small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems, according to company reports. Sources indicate the changes will particularly benefit households and small businesses using rooftop solar panels, making legal grid connection more accessible.
Diverse Coalition Calls for AI Development Pause In an unprecedented show of unity, prominent figures from across the political, technological,…
