Senate Has Weeks to Pass PRESS Act, Bipartisan 'Shield' Bill Protecting Journalists
The PRESS Act, passed by the House with unanimous support, awaits Senate vote to enshrine nationwide protections for journalists and their sources.
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Software Developer Arrested in Connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
26-year-old software developer Luigi Mangione arrested in Pennsylvania on gun charges, believed to be person of interest in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
South Africa Extends Deadline for Feedback on Proposed Alcohol Tax Hike
South Africa's treasury department extends deadline for public input on proposed excise tax increase on alcohol products to February 14, 2025, amid concerns over rising alcohol-related crimes.
South Korea Plunged into Chaos as President Declares Martial Law, Protests Erupt
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law, sparking widespread protests and chaos in Seoul, with thousands taking to the streets to demand his impeachment.
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of America's Low-Income Broadband Fund
The Supreme Court will hear a case that could impact the Universal Service Fund, a program providing broadband access to low-income and rural areas, and further limit the FCC's authority.
TikTok Fights for Survival: ByteDance Files Emergency Motion to Block US Ban
TikTok's parent company ByteDance files emergency motion to block US law that would ban the app unless it divests from Chinese ownership by January 19
US Officials Urge Use of Encrypted Messaging to Counter Telecom Network Hacks
FBI and CISA officials recommend encrypted apps to minimize risk of private info falling into foreign adversaries' hands, following recent attack on US telecom networks.
FTC Warns of 'Task Scams' That Stole Over $220 Million in Six Months
The Federal Trade Commission alerts Americans to 'game-like online job scams' that have resulted in massive financial losses, with 40% of all scam reports in 2024 attributed to these schemes.
Texas Sues New York Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Pills via Telemedicine
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files lawsuit against Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, alleging violation of state's strict abortion law, sparking legal battle over telemedicine and 'shield law' protections.