June 19, 2026 A proposal to impose a one-time tax on California billionaires has gathered enough signatures to qualify for the state’s November ballot. The measure would levy a 5 per cent tax on California residents with a more...
June 15, 2026 A major federal law governing how US government agencies build, manage, and report on data centers is set to expire later this year. Sources who spoke to WIRED said neither Congress nor the Trump administration more...
June 15, 2026 The UK government plans to ban children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms under new legislation announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The restrictions will apply to platforms including X, Facebook, YouTube and more...
June 15, 2026 A university literature and writing instructor says many students are now struggling to complete even modest reading assignments. National reading assessments show 12th-grade reading scores have fallen to their lowest level since testing began in more...
June 9, 2026 European regulators and lawmakers are increasing scrutiny of smart glasses amid growing concerns about surveillance and privacy. Privacy activists argue the devices may violate core privacy principles because people captured by built-in cameras often have more...
June 9, 2026 A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require smart glasses sold, used, or manufactured in the state to include a visible indicator whenever they are recording. The proposal would also prohibit users from disabling more...
June 9, 2026 A CBC investigation has identified multiple overseas Facebook accounts posting politically charged content about Alberta independence and other Canadian issues in popular separatist groups. One of the most active accounts was operated by an Indonesian more...
June 8, 2026 Canada’s proposed Bill C-8 is moving through Parliament and could introduce sweeping new cybersecurity obligations for organizations that operate some of the country’s most critical infrastructure. If passed, the legislation would create the Critical Cyber more...
June 5, 2026 Canada’s proposed legislation targeting non-consensual deepfakes has been amended to include “nearly nude” images. The change comes after experts warned that the original version of the bill may not have covered many AI-generated images, including more...
June 5, 2026 Federal investigators have made some of the earliest arrests under the Take It Down Act (TIDA), charging two men accused of creating and distributing nonconsensual AI-generated sexualized images of women online. The cases suggest law more...
May 25, 2026 The White House is directing federal agencies to install its newly launched mobile app on government-issued phones used by employees across the executive branch. The move has drawn concern from current and former officials, who more...
May 21, 2026 A new class action settlement tied to Canada Revenue Agency accounts is drawing widespread attention across the country as Canadians look into whether they may be eligible for compensation. The settlement allows eligible individuals to more...
