Tech
Britain’s first crypto regulations to set ‘robust’ standards
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s finance ministry plans “robust” regulations for crypto assets, following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX…
Business
Refunds, flights in U.S. lawmaker proposals to protect air passengers after meltdowns
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. air passengers would be offered refunds for delayed flights and transportation on rival carriers under sweeping…
Business
ChatGPT owner launches ‘imperfect’ tool to detect AI-generated text
By Krystal Hu (Reuters) – OpenAI, the creator of the popular chatbot ChatGTP, has released a software tool to identify text generated…
California
CA county wants to tax people out of their cars, and a CA school district helps students with gender transitions
San Diego county wants to tax people for every mile they drive.
Atherton
Steph Curry to block low-income housing near his mansion
NBA star Stephen Curry, who has publicly endorsed President Joe Biden on multiple occasions is actively opposing a “low-income” housing development near his $30 million home.
Detective
Retired NYPD detective blames ‘defund the police’ for Memphis tragedy
The January 10th death of Tyre Nichols following a Memphis traffic stop has stirred more questions than answers.
Capitol Hill
‘Clear evidence of massive fraud and abuse’ of Covid-19 funds
Ahead of the first House Oversight Committee hearing on Covid-19 funding later this week.
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Fmr. Twitter employees to appear before Congress
Three former Twitter employees are scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee on February 8th. The hearing will focus on how the social media platform handled news on President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.
Caitlin Sinclair
OAN Exclusive: Caitlin Sinclair sits down with Rep. George Santos
New York Representative George Santos resigns from his two House committee assignments
1996 federal communication act
New Antitrust panel chairman Massie calls section 230 ‘problematic’
Congressman Thomas Massie says most monopolies are empowered or abetted by government and points to section 230 of the 1996 federal communications act as particularly ‘problematic’