The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the conclusion of the global public health emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This decision comes as a result of the downward trend in…
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FBI warns of public charging stations danger
The FBI warns consumers against using public phone charging stations due to the risk of malware and monitoring software infection. Recently, the Denver office of the FBI tweeted that malicious…
Starbucks Workers Allege Retaliation as Store Abruptly Closes Amidst Unsafe Conditions and Union Activity
Workers at a Starbucks store in Ithaca, New York, went on strike last April due to unsafe working conditions caused by repeated grease trap spills and management inaction. The strike…
Community College Transfers: A ‘Waste of Time’ Derails Students, Leads to Credit Loss and Extra Costs
Community college transfers to universities have proven to be a complicated process for students, according to an article in The Associated Press. Ricki Korba was admitted to California State University,…
The “Soviet book syndrome” explores the reasons why Russian propaganda is effective.
The war in Ukraine is viewed by the West as an invasion accompanied by numerous crimes against humanity. However, many Russians initially shared similar sentiments and anti-war protests were relatively…
The expiration of Covid-era border rules in the US has caused uncertainty.
The rules that allowed US border guards to expel asylum-seekers summarily during the pandemic have expired, leading to uncertainty for migrants and inflaming America’s already contentious immigration debate. Tens of…
Meta Warns of ChatGPT Scams: Hackers Exploit AI Chatbot’s Popularity
The owner of Facebook, Meta, has issued a security report warning that hackers are exploiting the popularity of the artificial intelligence-powered tool ChatGPT to gain illicit access to user devices.…
Amazon Delivery Drivers in California Unite: Teamsters Unionize Amid Contract Dispute with Amazon Contractor
A group of Amazon drivers and dispatchers from Southern California’s Amazon Delivery Service Partners (DSP) has joined the Teamsters union and reached a tentative contract agreement with their employer. Battle-Tested…
Bluesky: A New Hope for Marginalized Communities Leaving Twitter
Twitter users who identify as black, queer, or transgender have expressed frustration that the platform has become inhospitable to marginalized communities. These organizations have been searching for alternative platforms and…
A campaign to align chatbots, such as ChatGPT, with the European Union’s basic rights.
The European Parliament has approved a draft regulation to ensure the ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI). The new EU-wide rules seek to ensure that AI systems are transparent, traceable,…