Biometric Surveillance Quietly Expands Into U.S. Sports Venues
The U.S. Open golf tournament and the NBA's new Intuit Dome are implementing facial recognition technology for "frictionless" entry and...
Apple to Introduce Digital Passport ID in iOS 26 This Fall
Apple announced at WWDC 2025 that iOS 26 will introduce Digital Passports in Apple Wallet, allowing users to store and...
Trump Administration Approves Waivers to Ban Junk Food From SNAP
The Trump administration is approving state waivers to remove junk food and sugary drinks from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...
Trump Administration Proposes Reallocating $250M in Foreign Aid to Fund Deportations of Ukrainians, Haitians
The Trump administration is considering reallocating $250 million in foreign aid to fund a voluntary deportation program, targeting migrants from...
EU Digital Identity Wallet Sparks Privacy Concerns Amid Rollout
Critics warn the EU's digital wallet could lead to excessive data collection ("over-identification"), eroding anonymity and enabling surveillance by governments...
Home Depot Braces for Downturn in Consumer Spending After Reporting Slight Sales Increase in Q2
Home Depot anticipates a downturn in consumer spending amid economic uncertainty, despite modest Q2 earnings and a slight sales increase....
U.S. Companies Rush to Reshore Manufacturing as Trump Tariffs Reshape Global Trade
A record 90 percent of U.S. firms plan to relocate manufacturing domestically or switch to American suppliers due to Trump's...
Coinbase Breach Exposes Flaws in Digital ID Systems as Governments Push for Centralized Identity Data
The Coinbase breach occurred due to bribery of overseas support agents, exposing sensitive customer data (e.g., IDs, addresses, partial SSNs)...
Mexican and Canadian Truckers Illegally Dominate U.S. Highways
Foreign B-1 visa truckers from Mexico and Canada are illegally hauling domestic U.S. freight, despite rules prohibiting them from picking...
Big Brands Retreat From Pride Sponsorships Amid Shifting Corporate Landscape
Major brands like Mastercard, Budweiser, PepsiCo and Nissan are scaling back or withdrawing from high-profile Pride events, with some opting...