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Unsealed Documents Provide More Details On Federal Investigators’ YouTube Dragnet

1 year 7 months ago
Earlier this week, reporting by Thomas Brewster for Forbes uncovered yet another way law enforcement is expecting companies like Google to perform their investigative work for them. For a few years now, we’ve covered the use of geofence warrants capable of turning multiple people into criminal suspects, as well as the even more dubious “keyword” […]
Tim Cushing

Here’s yet more misleading “science” about the Flint lead crisis

1 year 7 months ago
I can hardly stand to pass this along, but here it is: School-age children affected by the water crisis in Flint, Mich., nearly a decade ago suffered significant and lasting academic setbacks, according to a study released Wednesday, showing the disaster’s profound impact on a generation of children. ....The learning gap was especially prevalent among ...continue reading "Here’s yet more misleading “science” about the Flint lead crisis"
Kevin Drum

Daily Deal: Headway Premium

1 year 7 months ago
Headway is the revolutionary app designed to help you turn personal growth into a habit. With a lifetime subscription, you get unlimited access to a huge number of non-fiction bestsellers, summarized into 15-minute reads. Be it personal development, business strategies, or health insights, Headway has you covered. It’s on sale for $60. Note: The Techdirt […]
Gretchen Heckmann

What stores and restaurants are open for Easter 2024?

1 year 7 months ago
Did you forget a basket-stuffer or part of the meal you’re serving? Or maybe you’re on the road and need a quick snack. Either way, here’s a look at what stores and restaurants are — and are not — open for Easter.
Addy Bink

Opposition remains for sprawling education bill expanding Missouri private school tax credits

1 year 7 months ago
Homeschooling families and lobbyists representing public school groups renewed their opposition to a wide-ranging education bill on Thursday, outnumbering advocates who testified during a House committee hearing. The criticism echoed previous concerns with the bill, despite a litany of new provisions added by the Senate designed to win over Democrats and public school advocates. The bill began as an expansion to the state’s K-12 tax-credit scholarship program, called MOScholars, with provisions…
Annelise Hanshaw