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At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not airtight. Read more ›
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Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US Doge Service employees can't get a straight answer about who is. Read more ›
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Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers. Read more ›
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US District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected a bid by a group of state AGs to block DOGE from accessing federal data systems. Read more ›
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As workforce cuts hit states across the country, some GOP senators are beginning to speak out against DOGE. Read more ›
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Musk doesn't have any "actual or formal authority" and isn't technically DOGE's leader, either Read more ›
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As Elon Musk has rampaged around the federal government for four weeks, canceling contracts and dismantling whole departments, he’s claimed all the actions of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were “maximally transparent.” Yet there’s been nothing transparent about the details of Musk’s actual job in the administration, which has been a murky mystery that’s […] Read more ›
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The highly contagious virus has infected dozens of people so far, if not more, leaving at least 13 hospitalized. Read more ›
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Over the years, Apple has switched from an aluminum frame to a stainless steel frame to a titanium frame for its highest-end iPhones. And now, it has been rumored that Apple will go back to using aluminum for three out of four iPhone 17 models. In an investor note with research firm GF Securities, obtained by MacRumors this week, Apple supply chain analyst Jeff Pu said the iPhone 17, iPhone... Read more ›
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It was unclear if any money was exchanged between Davis and Milei's inner circle in advance of Libra's launch. Read more ›
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Humane is selling “key AI capabilities” to HP for $116 million and will stop selling AI Pin, the company announced today. AI Pins that have already been purchased will continue to function normally until 3PM ET on February 28th, Humane says in a support document. After that date, Pins will “no longer connect to Humane’s […] Read more ›
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp said in a recent interview that Trump is "brilliant" at rejecting ineffective paradigms and urged builders to do the same. Read more ›
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A dark and painful day at a space agency that brings so much light and joy to the world. Read more ›
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: Protector, an app that lets you book armed goons the same way you'd call for an Uber, is having a viral moment. The app started doing the rounds on social media after consultant Nikita Bier posted about it on X. Protector lets the user book armed guards on demand. Right now it's only available in NYC and LA. According to its marketing,... Read more ›
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A former airline captain said it appears that the plane's right landing gear collapsed within seconds of touching down in Toronto on Monday. Read more ›
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Those hoping for significantly faster wired charging speeds with the iPhone 17 lineup this year might be disappointed, if the latest rumor is true. A render of the iPhone 17 Pro's alleged camera design In a note with investment firm GF Securities, obtained by MacRumors this week, Apple supply chain analyst Jeff Pu said the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will all... Read more ›
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Donald Trump has spent his first month as president governing with chaos, shock, and awe. He threatened, walked back, and imposed some tariffs; let Elon Musk take a hatchet to the federal bureaucracy; purged agencies and departments of opposition; and captured media attention with executive orders and expansionist daydreams. And through it all, his overall […] Read more ›
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Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There's a much simpler explanation. Read more ›
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Staggering sales drops, swastika-daubed EVs, companies culling fleet models, and fan-forum owners selling their cars—Elon Musk's alt-right antics are seriously impacting his electric car business. Read more ›
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The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has frozen efforts to aid states in securing elections, according to an internal memo viewed by WIRED Read more ›
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Some affected employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were notified with an email that addressed them as [EmployeeFirstName][EmployeeLastName], [Job Title], [Division]. Read more ›
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Elon Musk's takeover of US government agencies has happened at remarkable speeds. That's the point. Read more ›
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The source code for the new Department of Government Efficiency’s “official US government website” points to X as its primary source of authority, while sharing links to the site sends users to x.com. Read more ›
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A lawyer for the Trump administration couldn't say whether the data DOGE accessed had been shared outside the US Treasury department. Read more ›
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Plus: Researchers find RedNote lacks basic security measures, surveillance ramps up around the US-Mexico border, and the UK ordering Apple to create an encryption backdoor comes under fire. Read more ›
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Watch Duty proved indispensable during the recent LA wildfires. John Mills, the app’s creator, wants it to be the one place to go for tracking disasters. He just needs all the data to do it. Read more ›
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At least dozens of workers at the Technology Transformation Service were fired on Wednesday, a day after similar sudden cuts at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Read more ›
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