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Raleigh Secures Federal Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure Expansion

Raleigh is the only city in North Carolina to receive funding in the latest round of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure grants from the Biden administration. The $635 million in grants, part of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, includes $2.4 million for the deployment of 56 EV charging ports across the city.

Massive Data Breach Exposes Exploitation of Popular Apps for Location Tracking

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.

Report Warns of Risks from Male Inmates in Women’s Prisons

A new report from the nonprofit Independent Women highlights significant risks associated with housing biologically male inmates who identify as female in women’s prisons.

Maria Corina Machado Arrested After Leading Anti-Maduro Protest

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested Thursday after her convoy was intercepted by security forces following an anti-government protest in Caracas.

Toyota Developing Automated Car

Technology company Nvidia announced that it has partnered with Toyota to develop an automated vehicle.

Leaked Arrest List Fuels Migrant Crime Debate in Berlin

A leaked list of New Year’s Eve arrests in Berlin has reignited debate over crime and immigration in Germany. Official police statements claimed most suspects were adult German nationals, but the leaked list suggests many individuals had names commonly associated with migrant backgrounds.

Department of Justice Sues Six Largest Landlords Over Pricing Scheme

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday that it has filed an amended complaint in its lawsuit against RealPage, a software company, and six of the nation’s largest landlords, accusing them of engaging in anti-competitive practices through algorithmic pricing schemes that have harmed millions of renters.

Child Pornography Suspect Arrested After Skipping Bail, Fleeing to Mexico

Phoenix police have announced the capture of Glenn Bales, a fugitive who skipped bail on child pornography charges and fled to Mexico. Bales, 51, was initially arrested in November 2018 on 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Democrat Stock Portfolios Beat Market

Congressional Democrats outpaced the S&P 500, according to data collected by Unusual Whales. The portfolios were seven points higher than the S&P 500, or 24%.

College Costs Are Falling at Public Schools, Student Debt Decreases

College costs are dropping, especially at public universities, where tuition and student debt have declined significantly over the past decade. According to the College...

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