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Comcast Is Lobbying Against Encryption That Could Prevent it From Learning Your Browsing History
Motherboard has obtained a leaked presentation internet service providers are using to try and lobby lawmakers against a form of encrypted browsing data.
PG&E Execs Were Literally Partying in Wine Country While Planning to Cut Power to Millions of Californians
They were wining and dining their top natural gas customers at a lavish retreat in wine country.
Millions of Californians Lost Power Because PG&E Refused to Spend Money to Fix Its Problems
“I can’t say how frustrated I am,” says a city councilor in Paradise, a town that was completely razed by the 2018 fires caused by PG&E.
GitHub CEO Says It Has to Follow Microsoft’s Lead on Working With ICE
Multiple GitHub employees recalled comments from CEO Nat Friedman made during an internal company meeting.
The Company That's Caused California Wildfires Is Cutting Off Power to 2 Million People to Avoid Another One
The state of California allowed PG&E to start charging customers billions more so it could upgrade its grid. The company still hasn't.
Internal Email Shows GitHub Plans to Renew ICE Contract
Even though GitHub leadership and others oppose ICE’s child separation policy, an internal email suggests GitHub won’t stop ICE from renewing a contract with the tech company.
Why Hurricane Dorian's Conditions Are Nearly Perfect to Devastate Florida
Every single county in Florida has declared a state of emergency.
The Equifax Settlement Is a Cruel Joke
Experts say the FTC dramatically underestimated the public’s anger over repeated privacy violations.
Indian Electrician Fined by Cops, Gets Revenge by Cutting Police Station's Power
After cops in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh fined the lineman for riding a bike without a helmet, he cut off their electricity supply.
The Kim Kardashian Deepfake Shows Copyright Claims Are Not the Answer
The deepfake of Kim Kardashian was taken down by Condé Nast, but it's an example of how copyright laws are a poor replacement for real moderation.
A Sex Toy Company Is Suing the NYC Subway for Censorship
The sex toy company says the Metropolitan Transit Authority is violating their rights by not letting it run ads.
This Photographer Captures the Fragile Lives of Former ‘Goddesses’ in Nepal
Maria Contreras Coll went behind the scenes of one of the most criticised religious traditions in the world, to tell a story of the enduring power of young girls in Nepal.