- Privacy & Surveillance3/25/2026
NYC Hospitals Paying Palantir Millions: From Medicaid Billing to Deportation Software
The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation paid Palantir nearly $4 million since 2023 for data analysis services to automate scanning of patient health notes for Medicaid and public benefit bi...
3 posts, 0 comments - Governance & Politics3/25/2026
Democrats Rip Through GOP Strongholds: Florida, Texas, and Georgia Flip Trump-Carried Seats
Democrats snatched three state legislative seats from Republicans in a single reporting cycle: Emily Gregory took the 87th District in Florida, Taylor Rehmet claimed a Senate seat in Texas, and Eric G...
4 posts, 0 comments - Software & Apps3/25/2026
New Mexico Jury Finds Meta Liable for Child Exploitation, Slapping Company with Massive Penalty
A New Mexico jury found Meta (owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) liable for violating state consumer protection laws. The verdict centers on allegations that the company misled consumers abou...
4 posts, 0 comments - Governance & Politics3/25/2026
Conflicting Casualty Counts Plague Reports From Israeli Health Ministries Amid Iran Flare-Up
Reports regarding casualties and facility damage in the Israel-Iran conflict show wild variances. One figure cited by the Israeli Ministry of Health claims over 5,000 people required hospitalization, ...
3 posts, 0 comments - Economy & Finance3/25/2026
Iran's Dollar Dilemma: Is Chinese Yuan the New Gatekeeper for Strait of Hormuz Oil?
Reports circulate alleging that Iran will condition passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz on Chinese yuan payments. Comments highlight this potential pivot. 'schizoidman' repeatedly points to t...
3 posts, 0 comments - Economy & Finance3/24/2026
Iran Oil Shock to Propel China's Green Tech Renaissance: Goldman Sachs Sees Multi-Year Boom for Solar, EVs
Investment speculation fixates on a potential oil shock originating from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. This event is viewed as the primary catalyst set to force a massive global pivot toward gree...
3 posts, 0 comments - Governance & Politics3/24/2026
Iranian Foreign Ministry Slams Trump's 'Productive Talks,' Accusing US of Energy Price Manipulation
Iranian officials flatly deny that any productive talks occurred with Donald Trump since the escalation of conflict 24 days ago. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explicitly states that no negotiations ...
3 posts, 0 comments - Governance & Politics3/24/2026
Doxxing, Threats, and Family Prosecution: How Beijing's Reach Harasses Hong Kong Diaspora in Canada
Anonymous threats, doxxing of personal and workplace information, and intimidation involving family members are actively targeting the Hong Kong diaspora in Canada. Reports show activists face harassm...
3 posts, 0 comments - Open Source & Linux3/24/2026
Systemd, xdg.desktop.portal, and Freedesktop.org: Age-Gate Mandates Force Linux's Identity Crisis
Major Linux components—including Systemd, xdg.desktop.portal, Arch Linux, and Freedesktop.org—are incorporating mandatory age verification. This development forces a clear schism: distributing softwar...
4 posts, 47 comments - Governance & Politics3/24/2026
UN Commission Declares Russia's Deportation of Ukrainian Children 'Crimes Against Humanity'
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry formally concluded that Russia's systematic deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children, alongside enforced disappearances, constitut...
5 posts, 0 comments - Privacy & Surveillance3/23/2026
HK's Password Demand: Jail Time, Biometrics, and the Fear of Totalitarian Coercion
New amendments to Hong Kong's National Security Law (NSL) empower authorities to demand phone and computer passwords, backing this demand with penalties up to one year in jail and a HK$100,000 fine fo...
3 posts, 6 comments - Science & Research3/23/2026
Tehran Suffocates Under Black Rain: Strikes on Four Oil Depots Unleash Toxic Health Crisis
Israeli airstrikes hit four key fuel facilities—Shahran, Aqdasieh, Tehran refinery, and Shahid Dolati—along with a petroleum logistics site near Tehran. These strikes ignited massive, persistent toxic...
3 posts, 0 comments - Governance & Politics3/23/2026
Trump Threatens Airport Security with ICE Agents Amid Shutdown Funding Feud
Donald Trump allegedly announced the deployment of ICE agents at U.S. airports. This move appears linked to pressuring Congress for Department of Homeland Security funding during a partial government ...
3 posts, 0 comments - Governance & Politics3/23/2026
Russia's Recruitment Blitz: African and Asian Nationals Lured by Cash, Discarded on the Front Line
Recruitment advertisements analyzed across VK showed a sevenfold spike in calls for foreign military personnel between June and September 2025, with 38 percent explicitly targeting Africa, Asia, and t...
4 posts, 0 comments - General3/23/2026
LaGuardia Grounded After Air Canada Express CRJ-900 Smashes Fire Truck; Louisville Sees UPS Crash Scare
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 collided with a firefighting truck on Runway 4 at LaGuardia, killing the pilot and co-pilot and injuring at least 13 people. Following this, US aviation authorities groun...
3 posts, 0 comments - Culture & Society3/23/2026
Settlers Accused of Systemic Arson Across West Bank Villages, Wounding Civilians and Torching Infrastructure
Reports detail multiple incidents of Israeli settlers setting fire to Palestinian homes, vehicles, and farmland across occupied West Bank locations, specifically citing al-Fandaqumiya, Seilat al-Dahr,...
3 posts, 0 comments - Economy & Finance3/23/2026
Hormuz Strait Threat: Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC Face Semiconductor Collapse Over Oil, Gas, and Bromine
BCA Research’s Marko Papic predicts a severe collapse in chip production if the Strait of Hormuz cannot resume operations within one month. Key semiconductor manufacturers, including Samsung, SK Hynix...
4 posts, 0 comments - Software & Apps3/23/2026
GE-Proton10-34 Drops Wayland Monitor Fix; Star Citizen Gains VR Support in Latest Updates
GE-Proton10-34 introduced the 'PROTON_WAYLAND_MONITOR' variable, simplifying how users set the primary monitor for Wayland drivers, a distinct improvement over older methods like 'WAYLANDDRV_PRIMARY_M...
3 posts, 0 comments - Science & Research3/23/2026
UN Sounds Alarm: Fossil Fuel Burn Continues as Global Climate Balance Declares Unstable
The UN issued reports warning that Earth's climate balance is unstable. The core driver cited remains the continued burning of fossil fuels, leading to rising global temperatures. No direct commentar...
3 posts, 0 comments - Governance & Politics3/23/2026
Trump Blasts Mueller's Death: 'Good, I’m Glad He’s Dead' Flares Up on Truth Social
Donald Trump publicly stated, "Good, I’m glad he’s dead," following the death of Robert Mueller. Trump posted this reaction to the social media platform Truth Social at 1:26 p.m. EDT. Robert Mueller w...
3 posts, 0 comments