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Q&A: What Philadelphians need to know about the city's 7,000-camera surveillance system
2024-08-23 08:52:06
The Philadelphia Inquirer recently investigated Philadelphia's use of what it described as a "little-scrutinized, 7,000-camera system that is exposing residents across the city to heightened surveillance with few rules or safeguards against abuse." The article detailed how Philadelphia narcotics cops not only allegedly failed to disclose their use of video surveillance in arrest reports or to prosecutors, but also that the video footage at times proved officers were lying when they testified.
Alibaba to upgrade Hong Kong listing amid profit drop
2024-08-23 07:29:21
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Friday it would upgrade its Hong Kong-listed shares to primary status, opening it up to China's huge army of investors that could potentially rake in billions of dollars for the firm.
Donald Trump’s Life Threatened By Sex Offender, Leads To Manhunt
2024-08-23 04:59:01
Donald Trump is facing a threat from a man who sought to kill him.
Central Park Five members condemn Trump at DNC for calling for their execution
2024-08-23 04:58:31
Members of the Central Park Five said at the Democratic convention Thursday of Trump that "45 wanted us un-alive."
Gabby Giffords and husband Sen. Mark Kelly, in DNC speeches, praise Harris and warn of threat posed by Trump
2024-08-23 04:58:23
Giffords and her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, who was a top candidate to be Harris' VP pick, praised her toughness and warned that threats against the U.S. are too serious to elect Trump.
Harris accepts historic presidential nomination, says election offers "fleeting opportunity" to move past "bitterness, cynicism"
2024-08-23 04:58:10
"The path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt unexpected," Harris said of her nomination. "But I'm no stranger to unlikely journeys."
12 highlights from the 2024 Democratic National Convention
2024-08-23 04:58:10
The DNC was a star-studded event that culminated in Kamala Harris accepting the nomination.
Governments can learn from Silicon Valley as they tackle AI and data science
2024-08-22 14:36:48
A new study from the Oxford Internet Institute (part of the University of Oxford) and the London School of Economics examines how governments have gradually adopted Silicon Valley's way of working.
Watch: Tim Walz's full speech at the 2024 DNC
2024-08-22 13:58:59
Rewatch Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's speech as he officially accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president at the 2024 DNC.
DNC Day 4: Kamala Harris to accept presidential nomination on final day of the Democratic convention
2024-08-22 13:58:59
Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic party nomination for president, capping the four-day convention.
Gus Walz tearfully cheers on Tim Walz at DNC: "That's my dad!"
2024-08-22 13:58:50
Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him.
Rape cases delayed as police sent to football matches – watchdog
2024-08-22 10:26:04
Report finds officers are having to cancel appointments with victims and delay making arrests.
Edinburgh Council set to vote on introducing 5% 'tourist tax'
2024-08-22 10:25:39
Visitors would be charged an additional 5% on top of their hotel bill to stay in the city if plans are approved.
Oprah Winfrey makes surprise appearance at Democratic convention
2024-08-22 10:25:34
The TV star's unannounced speech hit back at Republican jibes at "childless cat ladies".
Immigration figures: Drop in people coming to UK to work in NHS and social care
2024-08-22 10:25:25
The decline comes after the former Conservative government introduced restrictions on foreign workers and their families in an effort to slash overall immigration.
Modi in Ukraine: Diplomatic tightrope for Indian PM as he visits Kyiv after Moscow
2024-08-22 10:25:17
Modi is visiting Ukraine just weeks after his Russia trip. Is it a balancing act or is there something more?
Leaked documents reveal Israel's strategy to avoid US foreign lobbying law - report
2024-08-22 04:51:10
Leaked documents suggest Israeli officials sought to avoid the US Foreign Agents Registration Act by creating a nonprofit to continue their activities under the radar.
Three more charged in anti-Israel Bristol sledgehammer attacks
2024-08-22 04:51:10
The three suspects' offenses "have a terrorist connection" like the seven other activists who appeared before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
JPPI poll: October 7 brought secular Jews closer to Diaspora Jewry
2024-08-22 04:51:10
Some 17% and 21% of secular and secular-traditional Jews in Israel, respectively, said that they were brought closer to diaspora Jews by "the events of October 7 and the war."
‘Hitler was right': French Jews harassed on Paris, Montpellier metros
2024-08-22 04:51:10
The Paris Police Prefecture said on Thursday that it was looking for a man who verbally harassed an Orthodox Jewish family.

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