Congress Tucks FISA Renewal into Defense Bill Despite Concerns In a rare show of unity, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a joint statement endorsing a five-month renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). However, House Speaker Mike Johnson faced backlash from conservatives for including the renewal in the defense bill. As the Senate considers the defense bill, concerns about FISA from arch conservatives may hinder its passage through the House Rules Committee. This could force the House to approve the defense bill as a “suspension,” requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. Consequently,…
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Latest Legal Trouble for President’s Son Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, has been indicted on nine charges related to tax evasion. This comes as the latest legal trouble for the president’s son, who is facing allegations of a four-year scheme to avoid paying federal income taxes. If convicted, Hunter Biden could potentially face up to 17 years in prison. IRS Whistleblowers Speak Out IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler have revealed that the charges against Hunter Biden are the result of their years-long investigation into the president’s son. They consider this indictment as a significant development in…
Kaia Gerber Channels Audrey Hepburn Model Kaia Gerber paid tribute to the iconic Audrey Hepburn at the Academy Museum Gala, stating that Audrey’s essence has always inspired her. Gerber donned a dress that captured Hepburn’s timeless style, showcasing her passion for acting. Zoë Kravitz and Lenny Kravitz Glam Up the Red Carpet Zoë Kravitz, along with her famous father Lenny Kravitz, made a stylish appearance at the Academy Museum Gala. Kravitz sported a sleek brown dress, while Lenny opted for a black suit jacket and leather pants. The duo’s close bond was evident as Lenny expressed his support for Zoë’s…
Partnership between LAPD and Ring Raises Concerns About Privacy and Effectiveness A Steady Stream of Emails On September 23, 2021, Detective Jeffry Poole of the Los Angeles Police Department found his inbox flooded with emails. These emails were alerts from Neighbors, the social media platform for Ring doorbell camera owners. Over the course of the day, Poole received 63 emails, with more arriving every 10 minutes. Neighbors is designed to unite neighbors, law enforcement, and the Ring News team to make communities safer. A Growing Partnership The LAPD is one of over 2,600 police departments in the United States that…
A Neighborhood Watch or a Surveillance System? Ed Dorini, a resident of the Sun Valley area in Los Angeles, takes pride in his home and is dedicated to its safety. To monitor his property, Dorini installed 10 Ring cameras three years ago. He also found Ring’s companion app, Neighbors, useful for sharing safety concerns with his community. However, the app’s automatic forwarding of posts to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has raised questions about the impact of community surveillance. Surveillance: A Poor Deterrent While homeowners may believe that surveillance cameras deter crime, research suggests otherwise. In fact, surveillance has…
NASA to Develop Scientific Vision for UAP Research NASA has announced the appointment of a new director for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) research. The director will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of NASA’s scientific vision for UAP research. This includes utilizing NASA’s expertise to collaborate with other agencies in analyzing UAP and applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to search for anomalies in the skies. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized that this work will be conducted transparently for the benefit of humanity. Independent Study on UAP The decision to establish the new position follows an independent study…
Trio’s Delayed Journey The International Space Station’s Expedition 69 crew is set to welcome three new members, including astronauts from the U.S., Russia, and Canada. Astronauts O’Hara, Kononenko, and Chub were originally scheduled to fly to the space station earlier this year. However, their plans were delayed when their intended capsule, Soyuz MS-23, was reassigned as a replacement for another crew. Extended Stay and Record-Breaking Achievements O’Hara will spend six months on the space station, while Kononenko and Chub will extend their stay to a full year. This extension in their mission duration was due to a coolant leak discovered…
Republicans Suggest Political Motives Republican entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.N. Ambassador expressed their suspicions about the timing of Hunter Biden’s tax indictment, claiming it is a sign of the “deep state” planning to sideline President Biden and select a new puppet for 2024. They believe the indictment is being used as a fig leaf to justify the Trump prosecutions as non-political. GOP Figures Question the Justice Department Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis voiced his lack of trust in the Department of Justice (DOJ) during a press gaggle in Iowa. He questioned how the indictment came to be and suggested…
Call for Genocide of Jews Sparks Outrage A bipartisan group of members of Congress has called for the immediate removal of university presidents following their controversial remarks during a congressional hearing. The remarks in question involved the presidents’ response to questions about whether calling for the genocide of Jews violated their university’s policies. Unacceptable Rhetoric The members of Congress expressed deep concern over the presidents’ failure to unequivocally condemn calls for the systematic murder of Jews. They argued that such rhetoric had no place in any context and that the failure to address it appropriately was highly alarming. The bipartisan…
Successful Landing The highly anticipated moment arrived as Mission Recovery Operations announced, “We have touchdown!” The Osiris-Rex capsule touched down three minutes earlier than expected, causing excitement among officials. The landing was confirmed to have occurred off the coast of California at 10:42 a.m., exactly as planned. Parachute Surprises Surprising everyone, the orange striped parachute opened at a remarkable height of 20,000 feet (6,100 meters). This was four times higher than initially anticipated, based on the deceleration rate. The drogue parachute provided stability upon entering the atmosphere, followed by the deployment of the main parachute, which slowed the capsule down…