Investigators Probe Charlie Kirk Killing for Co-Conspirators
Utah authorities are deep into the investigation of Charlie Kirk’s murder, hunting for any accomplices in what has turned into a politically charged bloodhound chase. While the inquiry follows standard procedure, some commentators can’t help but offer their own spicy takes on the motives behind this grim case.
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New Footage Emerges in Charlie Kirk Assassination Probe
New video evidence in the attempted assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has emerged, intensifying the search for the suspect. Authorities are scrutinizing the fresh footage while calling for a thorough investigation into possible extremist ties. Public pressure mounts as investigators race to piece together the suspect’s trail.
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Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - It's the latest in a long line of criticism — and action — against the company's treatment of people with physical disabilities.
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US sues robot toy maker for exposing children's data to Chinese devs
Sergiu Gatlan / bleepingcomputer - The U.S. Department of Justice has sued toy maker Apitor Technology for allegedly allowing a Chinese third party to collect children's geolocation data without their knowledge and parental consent. [...]
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Pornhub will only have to pay $5 million to settle CSAM, exploitation allegations
Emma Roth / theverge - Pornhub has settled with the Federal Trade Commission and the state of Utah over claims it “inflicted grave harm on children.” As part of the proposed settlement, Pornhub and its parent company, Aylo, must pay $5 million to Utah and address the FTC’s alle…
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Google gets to keep Chrome but is barred from exclusive search deals, judge rules
cnbc - The ruling comes nearly a year after a U.S. judge ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in its core market of internet search.
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DOJ Transcripts Reveal Confusing Maxwell Testimonies
Released DOJ transcripts show Ghislaine Maxwell offering contradictory statements about her involvement with Epstein. In one account, she minimizes impropriety—claiming her father was an intelligence asset—and in another, she denies any awareness of an Epstein client list. The conflicting narratives add an extra twist to an already convoluted investigation.
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Prosecutors charge man who allegedly used botnet to take down X this spring
Anna Washenko / engadget - An Oregon man has been charged in a federal complaint today on allegations of operating a botnet for hire that conducted cyberattacks beginning at least in 2021. Ethan Foltz has been accused of running Rapper Bot, also known as Eleven Eleven Botnet and Co…
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Perplexity Makes Audacious $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome Amid Antitrust Showdown
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - AI startup Perplexity offers $34.5B for Google Chrome, a strategic move as a federal judge weighs forcing a sale in the landmark DOJ antitrust case.The post Perplexity Makes Audacious $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome Amid Antitrust Showdown appeared fi…
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US govt seizes $1 million in crypto from BlackSuit ransomware gang
Bill Toulas / bleepingcomputer - The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) seized cryptocurrency and digital assets worth $1,091,453 at the time of confiscation, on January 9, 2024, from the BlackSuit ransomware gang. [...]
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Judge denies release of Maxwell grand jury transcripts
Court rulings have effectively blocked efforts to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell’s grand jury transcripts. Despite public clamor and investigative pressure, judges have upheld confidentiality to preserve the legal process—because apparently, keeping secrets is still a thing in high-stakes litigation.
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Gene scanner pays $9.8 million to get feds off its back in security flap
Brandon Vigliarolo / theregister - Illumina allegedly lied about its testing devices meeting government standards Biotech firm Illumina has agreed to cut the US government a check for the eminently affordable amount of $9.8 million to resolve allegations that it has been selling the feds g…
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Apple Files 49‑Page Rebuttal to U.S. DOJ Antitrust Suit
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Apple strongly rebuts DOJ antitrust lawsuit, calling it legally flawed and claiming it threatens iPhone privacy design and innovation principles.The post Apple Files 49‑Page Rebuttal to U.S. DOJ Antitrust Suit first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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Apple hits back at DOJ antitrust suit paragraph by paragraph in scathing response
appleinsider - As Apple's antitrust case goes forward, the company has responded to each of the 236 paragraphs from the original complaint to defend itself, stating plainly that the "DOJ is wrong."Apple won't take the antitrust case sitting down. Image source: AppleThe …
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Trump Seeks Grand Jury Docs in Epstein Case
In a twist that keeps the legal drama simmering, President Trump is demanding the release of grand jury documents connected to the Epstein investigation. Both sources report the move amid a flurry of controversy and skepticism, raising eyebrows over the timing and motivation behind the demand.
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FBI video doctored amid Epstein controversy sparks FBI turmoil
New allegations claim that the so-called “raw” Epstein prison video was doctored, fueling controversy over the agency’s handling of the case. In the midst of the fallout, an FBI official is reportedly weighing resignation, deepening the internal uncertainty as questions over evidence manipulation and institutional accountability mount.
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Dan Bongino Might Quit FBI as ‘Epstein Files’ Scandal Boils Over: Reports
Matt Novak / gizmodo - One source told Axios "he ain't coming back."
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FBI seize well-known Nintendo Switch game piracy site
Matt Tate / engadget - One of the most popular sites for Nintendo Switch piracy has been taken down as part of an ongoing FBI investigation. As reported by Kotaku, Nsw2u was known for hosting Switch ROMs, which users could download to play on a hacked Switch or PC emulator capa…
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FBI Seizes Prominent Nintendo Switch Piracy Site
Blair Marnell / gamespot - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has seized control of one of the best-known Nintendo Switch piracy sites. The home page for Nsw2u--which once hosted numerous Switch ROMs--now redirects to a message announcing the site's takedown.According to Kotaku, t…
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New DOJ Memo Shows Jeffrey Epstein Had 1000+ Victims
Lucas Ropek / gizmodo - The scope of Epstein's crimes remains unclear, as a new document sheds more light on his activities.
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