Trump’s limit on credit card interest rates may limit consumer access
Trump Proposes 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates President Donald Trump has advocated for a 10% limit on credit card interest rates, a move that could significantly change access to credit for many Americans and potentially affect small businesses as well. On Friday, Trump announced a plan that would introduce this interest rate cap, […]
Iranians can make certain calls internationally while internet access remains restricted during protests
Iranian Citizens Experience Limited Phone Connectivity Amid Protests For the first time in weeks, Iranian citizens managed to make some international phone calls on Tuesday. This comes after a total communication blackout was imposed amid escalating anti-government protests and associated violence. Residents in Tehran noted that while some calls to foreign numbers went through temporarily, […]
Trump looks at Musk’s Starlink for internet access in Iran as relations improve
Elon Musk is Ready to Reengage in Politics Recently, tech billionaire Elon Musk has been drifting back into the political scene, particularly around former President Donald Trump’s faction, after a public spat in June 2025. It seems their relationship has thawed, as Trump mentioned Musk specifically over the weekend. Responding to questions about leveraging Musk’s […]
Democrats take legal action against new DHS directive restricting access to ICE facilities
House Democrats Challenge DHS Directive on ICE Facility Visits House Democrats took action on Monday, seeking a federal judge’s intervention to block a new directive from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. This policy asks for advance notice of congressional visits to ICE detention facilities. In their court filing, they argue that this directive is politically motivated […]
Phone app permissions: Which apps can truly view and access your data
Understanding your personal information online begins with grasping the terminology associated with your devices, apps, and accounts. From things like app permissions and location tracking to VPNs and cross-app advertising, there are several key terms that can significantly affect your digital privacy. Familiarizing yourself with these concepts can help you limit your data exposure and […]
Iran shuts down internet access for the public during ongoing protests.
Cybersecurity experts have alleged that the Iranian government has enacted an internet “kill switch” to obscure claims of human rights violations committed by its security forces, leading to a significant rise in protests across the nation. As the protests entered their 13th day, power outages drastically reduced internet connectivity to about 2% of typical levels. […]
State Representative Gabby Salinas suggests a Tennessee bill to restrict ICE access to schools.
Memphis Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Curb ICE Presence in Schools A lawmaker from Memphis is advocating for restrictions on the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in schools across Tennessee. The proposed House Bill 1482, introduced by Democratic Representative Gabby Salinas, aims to prevent ICE from accessing school campuses and mandates that state officials […]
Children in New York held in state solitary confinement for months without access to toilets, new lawsuit alleges: ‘Cruel’
Children in New York Juvenile Detention Faced Solitary Confinement A recent lawsuit claims that children in a New York juvenile detention center were subjected to solitary confinement, sometimes for up to 24 hours daily, due to minor infractions and staffing shortages. Allegations include a lack of fresh water and even basic facilities like toilets. The […]
Iran loses internet access: Here’s how cryptocurrency might continue to function.
Internet Shutdown in Iran Raises Questions for Cryptocurrency Users The Iranian government shut down internet access on Thursday amid widespread protests, leading to concerns about how citizens can use cryptocurrencies during this time. Estimates from Statista suggest that approximately 7 million people, out of a population of 92 million, engage with cryptocurrencies. Between January and […]
Wyoming Supreme Court overturns laws restricting abortion access
Wyoming Supreme Court Overturns Abortion Restrictions The Wyoming Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that several laws limiting access to abortion, including a pioneering outright ban on abortion pills, are unconstitutional under state law. In a decision that was 4-1, the court supported the claims of the state’s lone abortion clinic along with other organizations that […]