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Donald Trump delivered a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters convention Thursday night in Nashville that touched on all his greatest hits. The Democrats are “evil,” the U.S. is now a “Communist state,” and Hungary’s authoritarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, is a “strong man” and “a friend of mine.” But there was one new element tailor-made for his audience of Christian broadcasters: Trump pledged to save AM radio.Is Threads a Threat to Twitter? | Future Tech“I will protect the content that is pro-God. We’re…

While big names like Bitcoin and Ethereum still reign supreme in crypto charts, the first month of 2024 saw many new and creative Web3 projects becoming increasingly popular. This comprehensive guide will explore the top new meme coins and crypto presales based on crypto charts and relevant blockchain news sites.  We’ll check out new players, closely examining some of the  most exciting tokens that have caught the attention of both new and experienced crypto fans. From the interesting charm of Bonk to the…

Google pledged to stop tracking user visits to abortion clinics shortly after Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, which killed off the United States’ largest federal abortion protection. The measure aimed to protect abortion seekers from prosecutors, especially in the 14 states where abortion is now banned. Roughly 18 months later, Google has not followed through on its promise, according to a new study from Accountable Tech, and the company still tracks visits to abortion clinics.No Google AI Search, I Don’t Need to…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, it created uncertainty for Americans' access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. This uncertainty may have led to an increase in the number of Michigan adults who said they never want to have children, according to Michigan State University researchers. …

In what would be a legislative first for the country, a proposed law in Massachusetts promises to put a dent in the data brokerage industry by banning the sale of cellular location data. Suffice it to say, it would be really awesome if the bill passes.Teyonah Parris and John Boyega on Working With Jamie Foxx | io9 InterviewCurrently, data brokers can and do sell your cellular location data to whomever they wish. Firms often claimthis data is anonymized but it can easily be de-anonymized and there are firms that…

It’s not yet noon in Portland when Natalie Morales repairs to a modest Airbnb and plops on to a couch next to a deep-slumbering lap hound named Taco, a very good dog. Morales is filming a feature about veterans with PTSD that’s only pressing on through the writers’ strike because it’s an independent film. Its small budget and tight schedule has Morales on call six days a week. But intense work schedules are nothing new for the 38-year-old multi-hyphenate dark comedy queen, whose deadpan acting credits run from Parks and…

Google has received an estimated $10.2 million over the past two years for promoting misleading anti-abortion centers in its search results, according to a new report from the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The analysis highlights how the internet’s biggest search provider tacitly profits off of advertisements that can harm users.Google’s Antitrust Case Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to AI Often called “crisis pregnancy centers” these anti-abortion facilities tend to pose as medical clinics.…

A coalition of over 90 organizations protested outside of Slack’s San Francisco headquarters Wednesday, driving mobile billboards around Slack’s offices in a protest-style rally and calling on the company to enable end-to-end encryption and add blocking and reporting features. Why Banning TikTok Won’t Protect Our PrivacyFor certain kinds of white collar jobs, life revolves around Slack, the messaging app that’s managed to completely entwine itself into the culture of American knowledge work. With that kind of market power…

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Monday, April 3.It’s been just over nine months since the U.S. Supreme court overturned Roe vs. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of constitutional abortion protection. While some states, like California, have moved to strengthen their roles as safe havens, others have enacted bans on most abortions.Police and prosecutors in those states must work out how to enforce the new laws.Right now, “no one knows for sure what enforcement of abortion laws will look…

Photo: Pixels Hunter / Shutterstock.com (Shutterstock)A bill introduced Thursday in response to the reversal of Roe v. Wade would enshrine first-of-its kind protections for location data and health information. If it passes, it has the potential to be one of the most significant privacy laws in American history.The bill, called the Upholding Protections for Health and Online Location Data (UPHOLD) Privacy Act was introduced by three Democratic senators, citing digital privacy concerns in the wake ofthe Supreme Court…