The first trailer for “Think of England,” the upcoming satirical WWII drama from BAFTA-nominated writer/director Richard Hawkins (“Theory of Flight, “Everything”), has been unveiled. Inspired by an enduring wartime urban myth that Winston Churchill’s U.K. government commissioned pornographic films to boost troop morale during World War II, the film — which first premiered in Tallinn — is…
Introduction In a landmark enforcement action, the Federal Trade Commission has finalized a groundbreaking settlement with General Motors, permanently barring the automotive giant from monetizing the sensitive location data harvested from millions of vehicles. This decisive move signals a new era of digital accountability, challenging the pervasive and often invisible trade in our most personal…
Introduction In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for consumer privacy, the Federal Trade Commission has finalized a sweeping settlement with General Motors. The order, resolving a year-long investigation, explicitly bans the automaker from harvesting and selling drivers’ sensitive geolocation data without explicit consent. This action signals a new era of regulatory scrutiny for the…
Introduction In a stark reminder that the so-called Islamic State remains a lethal threat, the United States has launched a punishing series of airstrikes across eastern Syria. This decisive military action comes as a direct response to a brazen ISIS ambush that claimed the lives of three American personnel near the historic city of Palmyra,…
Introduction In a landmark enforcement action, the Federal Trade Commission has finalized a stringent order prohibiting General Motors from monetizing the sensitive location data of its drivers. This settlement, concluding a year-long investigation, marks a critical shift in holding automakers accountable for the digital trails their connected vehicles create. It signals a new era of…
Introduction A fresh wave of violence rippled across the occupied West Bank overnight, underscoring a deepening crisis. Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man during a raid in Hebron, while separate operations targeted Nablus and disrupted a wedding in East Jerusalem. These incidents occur against a backdrop described by the United Nations as the most violent…
Introduction In a move echoing past energy battles, the federal government has intervened to halt the full retirement of a Colorado coal plant. The Comanche 3 facility, slated for permanent shutdown, must now remain on costly standby. This directive underscores a deepening national tension between rapid clean energy transitions and fears over grid reliability during…
Introduction A landmark legal settlement has delivered a quiet but powerful rebuke to political interference in science. The resolution of a lawsuit filed against the National Institutes of Health compels the agency to re-examine dozens of medical research grants allegedly rejected for ideological reasons during the Trump administration. This outcome signals a critical defense of…
Introduction A landmark legal settlement has quietly reshaped the rules governing America’s premier medical research agency. The resolution of a lawsuit, filed after the Trump administration abruptly terminated grants for studies on teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, compels the National Institutes of Health to re-evaluate dozens of rejected proposals. This move signals a formal…
Beijing to impose sea, air restrictions for 10 hours, starting at 00:00 GMT on Tuesday, in five zones around Taiwan. Image: Abby Yan / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
