ATF Rule Forces Background Check System into Private Gun Sales
A proposed rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will soon go into effect that would require many private gun dealers to use the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) when selling guns. Federal gun dealers, not federal gun dealers, are subject to this rule because they are required to […]
Scott Drew had perfect response to Kentucky rumors involving private planes
Kentucky is looking for a new men’s basketball coach following John Calipari’s shocking departure to Arkansas, and the Wildcats appear to be the first choice. Baylor’s Scott Drew was Kentucky’s top choice and they made him an offer. According to reports. Now, the question is whether he will accept it or not. One of the […]
10-year private student loan interest rates plunge
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GOP-led county neighboring NYC to deputize private citizens, drawing Dems’ ire
Republican leaders in New York City’s neighboring suburbs are furious with Democrats over plans to deputize civilians in emergencies. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is trying to take control of the state capital and give voters a bigger say in local policy, but he continues to provoke opponents on issues of crime and women’s rights. I […]
YouTube stars Dude Perfect nab nine-figure private equity funding deal
Internet personality group Dude Perfect has raised more than $100 million to expand its reach and create more content, the company announced Monday. Founded more than a decade ago, Dude Perfect creates videos and other content focused on sports and humor, and has built a sizable following with viral YouTube videos and clips. The group […]
Stanford researcher minimized DHS role for 2020 election ‘censorship’ group in private testimony
EXCLUSIVE — A “misinformation” researcher’s testimony behind closed doors to Congress on his group’s suppression of speech before the 2020 election appears to contradict documents unearthed by lawmakers. Alex Stamos, who previously held senior roles at Facebook and Yahoo, was the director until 2023 at the Stanford Internet Observatory, a group at Stanford University under […]
Wisconsin Voters Ban Private Funding of Elections
Wisconsin voters approved an amendment Tuesday night that would ban private financing of elections in the battleground state. According to the Wisconsin Legislature’s question language, the proposed amendment would provide that “no contribution or grant may be applied for, received, expended, or used in connection with the conduct of a primary election, election, or referendum.” […]
‘Incognito mode’ is not as private as it might seem. This is what private browsing actually does
The private browsing mode known as “Incognito” in Google’s widely used Chrome browser has been available for nearly a decade, but a legal settlement over how it works has put an end to this generally available setting. It is receiving new attention. The proposed settlement, unveiled in federal court on Monday, is primarily aimed at […]
Wisconsin voters approve bans on private funding for elections
Wisconsin voters approved a pair of Republican-led constitutional amendments on Tuesday that will change how elections are conducted in one of the country’s most politically competitive states. One measure will bar state and local governments from using private funds to conduct elections, while the other mandates that only election officials can carry out election-related tasks. Voters […]
Private Sector Job Gains Explode Higher, Biggest Gain Since July
U.S. companies added 184,000 workers to their payrolls in March, the largest employment increase since July, according to payroll firm ADP. Employment in March exceeded even the most optimistic forecasts. The median forecast was 155,000 jobs, with a range of 125,000 to 175,000. Last month’s employment figure was revised upward from 140,000 to 155,000. The […]