A recent data breach involving location data company Gravy Analytics has uncovered widespread exploitation of mobile apps to harvest sensitive user location data. Apps ranging from popular games like Candy Crush to prayer and fitness apps have reportedly been used to collect location data, often without the knowledge of users or even the app developers themselves.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) suffered a significant setback in her congressional career, losing her bid to become the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. In a vote among House Democrats, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) defeated Ocasio-Cortez 131-84 for the prominent role. The defeat highlights ongoing tensions between Ocasio-Cortez’s progressive approach and the Democrat establishment.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during an interview with Joe Rogan that Biden administration staff called the company to demand they censor content pertaining to COVID-19.
California’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, issued a one-year moratorium on non-renewals and cancellations in areas affected by the state's fires.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok, alleging it has exposed children to "inappropriate and explicit material," a press release says.
Ice cream company Ben and Jerry's is joining a protest to "send an urgent message to the incoming administration," according to a newsletter shared on social media.
