Month: August 2022

FTC Sues Data Broker Kochava Over Alleged Sale of Location Data From Millions of Phones

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing data broker Kochava Inc, alleging that it sold geolocation data from hundreds of millions of mobile devices that can be used to trace individuals’ movements to and from “sensitive locations.” The agency announced the lawsuit in a press release on Aug. 29. It claims that data from Idaho-based Kochava is formatted…


Newly Disclosed Photograph Shows Documents Marked Classified at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

A newly disclosed picture shows documents with classified markings at former President Donald Trump’s resort in Florida. The image, embedded below, shows six documents labeled “top secret” and several marked “secret.” The photograph was captured on Aug. 8, when FBI agents executed a search warrant on Mar-a-Lago, according to government lawyers. The lawyers included the…


Rep. Ro Khanna Calls for Free Public Colleges Over Fears Student Debt Forgiveness Will See Tuition Fees Hiked

Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna has called for public colleges to be made free due to concerns that President Joe Biden’s student loan debt cancellation program will prompt schools to hike up the prices of tuition. Rep. Khanna (D-Calif.) made the comments on Fox Business Network’s “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” on Aug. 30. While he voiced support for Biden’s…


Pfizer Fellowship Branded ‘Flagrantly Illegal’ for Barring White, Asian Students

Civil rights lawyers have said that a fellowship offered by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is a violation of the law because it bars whites and Asians from applying. The Breakthrough Fellowship Program is part of an effort to “increase diversity by fostering a more inclusive workplace” and “increase minority representation” at Pfizer, according to the company. The program “works to…


The Real Story Behind the FBI’s Censorship of Hunter Biden’s Laptop

Commentary We now know with certainty that the FBI actively worked to alter the outcome of a U.S. presidential election. As the larger ramifications of their actions are being digested, some additional questions come to mind. How did the FBI know the New York Post was about to run a story on the laptop? Was…


High Inflation, Recession Risk Widen ECB Dilemma

FRANKFURT—Eurozone inflation jumped to another record high and will soon hit double-digit territory, heralding a string of big interest rate hikes even as a painful recession appears increasingly certain. Driven by expensive gas and a devastating drought, consumer prices jumped more than expected in August and further rises are already in the pipeline, suggesting more…


LIVE 10:30AM ET: Trump Says to Declare Him Election Winner or Redo the Vote; Untested Omicron Boosters Coming Soon

Former President Donald Trump made a statement on Truth Social, to “Declare me the rightful election winner or redo the vote.” This comes amid news of government pressure that led to the censorship on news about Hunter Biden’s laptop, which may have influenced voters in the 2020 election. Meanwhile, new COVID-19 booster shots are expected…


New York-Based Model on Truth, Tradition, and Tragedy: ‘Chinese Regime Must Fall in Due Time’

With her heart rooted in tradition and faith, a New York-based model is walking her path confidently in a world plagued by the forces of social chaos. Hailing from hilly northeastern India, Sumaya Hazarika is fast making a name for herself in the fashion world. The young model—who graced the ramp in Saint Sintra’s 2022 New York…


Royal Mail Workers Stage 2nd Strike in Pay Dispute

Union members at Royal Mail have walked out on strike again in a dispute over pay, with further industrial action planned. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said more than 100,000 workers had taken part in the strike on Wednesday, making it the biggest strike of the summer. This follows a walkout on Aug. 26. The…


Oil Prices Fall 3 Percent on Recession Fears

LONDON—Oil prices continued to slide on Wednesday on investor worries about the ailing state of the global economy, bearish oil demand signals from OPEC+, and increased restrictions to curb COVID-19 in China. Brent crude futures for October, due to expire on Wednesday, were down $3.41 at $95.90 a barrel following Tuesday’s $5.78 loss. The more…