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jason.koebler@vice.comTim Ballard Out as CEO at Glenn Beck-Backed Nazarene Fund
The news follows his mysterious departure from Operation Underground Railroad, the other anti-trafficking organization of which he was the most recognizable face.
SAG Files Unfair Labor Practice Against Universal After It Trimmed Trees on Picket Line Without a Permit
Striking writers tweeted that Universal Pictures had trimmed the trees that provided shade to their picket line. A city investigation found that the studio had no right to do so.
IMAX Still Runs on PalmPilot Operating System
Much like nuclear weapons themselves, ‘Oppenheimer’ runs on ancient technology.
Bill that Would Stop the Government Buying Data Without a Warrant Passes Key Hurdle
The Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act passed the House Judiciary Committee, bringing it one step closer to becoming law. The bill was written in part in response to Motherboard’s reporting.
Tim Ballard Left Operation Underground Railroad After Investigation Into Claims Made by Employees
The anti-trafficking activist whose story was the basis for Sound of Freedom left his own organization after an internal investigation, according to a letter circulating among employees and donors.
NYPD to Test Public Announcement Drones During Emergencies
New York City wants to fly highly impractical surveillance tech to let people know about emergencies and extreme weather.
Amazon Told Drivers Not to Worry About In-Van Surveillance Cameras. Now Footage Is Leaking Online
Numerous posts on Reddit show surveillance videos of drivers’ actions on the road, but such recordings haven’t been posted so frequently before.
Viral TikTok NPC Streamer Pinkydoll Doesn't Care What You Think
"They love me. I ain’t gon lie it feel amazing to have all the attention and getting pay at the same time.”
Tenants Are Fighting to Influence the Bank That Funds Their Landlords
Failed Signature Bank is in FDIC receivership, and tenants are seizing the opportunity to push for repairs and stronger regulations around lending.
Trader Joe’s Sues Trader Joe’s United for Trademark Infringement
The store is demanding that its union turn over some of its merchandise and profits because the merchandise was too similar to the brand’s logo.
Twitter’s Verified ‘Scam Store’ Accounts Thrive as Humans Flee the Site
Users on the dying social media site are tracking the rise of sketchy dropshipping accounts, which have nearly identical bios and avatars.
Voice Actor Turns Instagram's Terms of Service Into 51-Minute Sleep Aid
The TLDR Institute’s Legal Lullabies aims to make Instagram’s terms of service into a sleep aid. It works surprisingly well.