A pair of social media misinformation campaigns exploiting tensions in Russia and Ukraine were identified and disabled on Facebook over the weekend, according to two senior leaders at the social network's parent company Meta. One…
Austin to pay $10 million to protesters injured…
Two were severely injured by "less-lethal" ammunition used for crowd control. February 17, 2022, 11:20 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The City of Austin has agreed to pay…
DOJ official warns companies foolish not to shore…
It comes as other U.S. agencies warned of Russia's cyber capabilities. February 17, 2022, 8:57 PM • 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A top Justice Department official issued a stark…
Family to gather Thursday for Amir Lockes funeral,…
Amir Locke, 22, was killed by officers executing a "no-knock" search warrant. February 17, 2022, 1:47 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Grieving family and friends will gather Thursday…
Senators introduce bill to limit harmful effects of…
Sponsors say there is bipartisan support for it the House and the Senate. February 17, 2022, 1:03 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Legislators on Wednesday introduced a bipartisan…
Key takeaways from George Floyd fatal-arrest trial: former…
A second fired police officer charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights during his 2020 fatal arrest testified on Wednesday and for the first time publicly explained why he helped his then-senior officer Derek Chauvin…
Biden braces Americans for higher energy prices if…
Gas prices could soar as much as 50 cents a gallon, some experts predict. February 16, 2022, 7:39 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article With fears of a Russian…
Prosecutor requests investigation into Purdue cop shown holding…
Tippecanoe County prosecutor Patrick Harrington is calling for the Indiana State Police to investigate an alleged incident caught on video that showed a Purdue University police officer with his elbow pressed against the neck and…
Columbus mayor declares gun violence a public health…
The mayor said lawmakers have failed to act on gun violence. February 16, 2022, 11:10 PM • 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The mayor of Columbus, Ohio, declared gun violence…