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LexisNexis Sold Powerful Spy Tools to U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:52 GMT

The popular data broker LexisNexis began selling face recognition services and personal location data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection late last year, according to contract documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.According to the documents, obtained by the advocacy group Just Futures Law and shared with The Intercept, LexisNexis Risk Solutions began selling surveillance tools to the border enforcement agency in December 2022. The $15.9 million contract includes a broad menu of powerful tools for locating individuals throughout the United States using a vast array of personal data, much of it obtained and used without judicial oversight.“This contract is mass surveillance in hyperdrive.”Through LexisNexis, CBP investigators gained a convenient place to centralize, analyze, and search various databases containing enormous volumes of intimate personal information, both public and proprietary.“This contract is mass surveillance in hyperdrive,” Julie Mao, an ...

Top-order collapse and dropped catches hurt South Africa in latest Cricket World Cup heartbreaker

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:52 GMT

KOLKATA, India (AP) — It happened again to South Africa.Once more, the semifinals proved to be the ceiling for the Proteas at the Cricket World Cup.And once again, the knockout blow was delivered by Australia, whose ability to rise to the occasion on the biggest stage in limited-overs cricket remains unmatched — and in such contrast to South Africa.There was no choking — the word that is synonymous, perhaps harshly, with South Africa at World Cups — in their tense three-wicket loss at Eden Gardens on Thursday.Yet it was still a fifth semifinal elimination in this tournament, after 1992, 1999, 2007 and 2015. Three of those painful exits have now come at the hands of Australia.In ’99, the South African meltdown came in a chaotic last over at Edgbaston in England, capped by that famous run-out of a stranded Allan Donald which allowed Australia to advance courtesy of a tie.In ’07, the collapse came early in St. Lucia when falling to 27-5 after choosing to bat, and eventually...

Spain’s Pedro Sánchez reelected prime minister despite controversy over amnesty for separatists

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:52 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Pedro Sánchez was reelected as prime minister by the nation’s parliament on Thursday, when he leveraged a controversial amnesty deal to get the critical support from Catalan separatists to stay in power.Sánchez, Spain’s Socialist leader since 2018, was backed by 179 lawmakers in the 350-seat lower house of parliament to form a new minority leftist coalition government. Only right-wing opposition deputies voted against him.The vote came after nearly two days of debate among party leaders that centered almost entirely on an amnesty deal for Catalonia’s separatists that Sánchez agreed to in return for vital support to unlock another four-year term.Sánchez won the vote after clinching the support of six smaller parties — including two Catalan separatist parties that command 14 seats— in recent weeks, allowing his Socialists to once again team up with the left-wing Sumar (Joining Forces) party in government.It remains to be seen if Sánchez can maintain enough ...

No. 12 Penn State looking to rebound against improved Rutgers team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:52 GMT

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Even though their primary goal is out of reach, Penn State players still have plenty to play for in the final weeks of the season.The No. 12 Nittany Lions (8-2, 5-2 Big Ten) want to finish strong, send seniors out with wins and pad their resumes for what comes next.After a disappointing loss to No. 2 Michigan last week, Penn State wraps up its home slate Saturday against Rutgers — a team the Nittany Lions have pushed around since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten in 2014.Penn State is 8-0 in the series and has won every game since 2015 by double figures. Rutgers (6-4, 3-4) hasn’t scored a touchdown at Beaver Stadium in its last four visits.“For me personally, that’s my motivation,” safety Keaton Ellis said. “I know the season is not over like I’ve been saying, so I still want to go out there and get better and put good things on film, put good things on tape and help my team do as much as we can still possibly do.”While the Nittany Lions’ defense has b...

No. 25 Liberty looks to keep perfect regular season alive against a UMass team with 2 straight wins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:52 GMT

Massachusetts (3-7) at No. 25 Liberty (10-0), Saturday at 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+)Line: Liberty by 27 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Liberty leads 4-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Liberty can set a program record with its 11th victory of the season and enhance its bowl destination prospects. UMass seeks its third consecutive win after starting 1-7.KEY MATCHUPUMass RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. against the Liberty defense and special teams. He’s coming off a 162-yard rushing day with touchdown runs of 8, 46 and 57 yards in a 31-21 win against Merrimack and touches the ball in many ways. He has 31 rushes for 285 yards and four touchdowns, 12 catches for 148 yards and two touchdowns and 466 kickoff return yards, 15th in FBS.PLAYERS TO WATCHUMass: RB Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams. He has carried 201 times for 1,014 yards (14th in the FBS) and nine touchdowns and caught 16 passes for 90 yards. If the Minutemen can exploit his versatility and that of Desrosiers, they might be able to keep the Flames off ...

No. 15 LSU and Heisman hopeful Jayden Daniels host upset-minded Georgia State

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:52 GMT

Georgia State (6-4) at No. 15 LSU (7-3, No. 15 CFP), Saturday at 8 p.m. EST (ESPN2).Line: LSU by 31 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: First meeting.WHAT’S AT STAKE?LSU coach Brian Kelly has discussed the symbolic significance of 10 or more victories in a season in terms of what that win total says about the strength and direction of a program. The Tigers can reach 10 victories for a second consecutive season under Kelly by winning their final two regular season games and a bowl game. Georgia State wants a signature victory against a power conference program and the most attractive bowl bid possible.KEY MATCHUPIf Georgia State wants to keep the game close, it’ll have to do so with a clock-consuming running game featuring RB Marcus Carroll and QB Darren Grainger. LSU’s defense ranks 102nd in the nation against the run, allowing 172.1 yards per game. PLAYERS TO WATCHGeorgia State: Carroll is No. 3 in the NCAA’s top-tier Football Bowl Subdivision in r...

Walmart, Cisco Systems fall; Macy’s Williams-Sonoma rise, Thursday, 11/16/2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Thursday: Walmart Inc. (WMT), down $12.72 to $157.06.The retailer’s updated earnings forecast for the year fell short of analysts’ forecasts.Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO), down $6.43 to $46.85.The seller of routers, switches, software and technology services cut its profit forecast.Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW), down $17.64 to $238.54,The security software maker trimmed its billings forecast for the year.Macy’s Inc. (M), up 76 cents to $13.37.The department store chain reported strong third-quarter financial results.Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK), up $6.75 to $164.98.The engineering consultancy gave investors an encouraging profit forecast.Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM), up $7.66 $169.05.The cookware retailer beat analysts’ third-quarter earnings forecasts.Children’s Place Inc. (PLCE), down $7.56 to $21.The children’s clothing and accessories chain slashed its earnings forecast for the year...

Miss Universo 2023: ¿cuáles son sus normas y cómo funciona?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:52 GMT

(CNN Español) — Este sábado 18 de noviembre se llevará a cabo la edición número 72 de Miss Universo 2023 con la participación de 90 delegadas de todo el mundo que competirán por la corona del certamen de belleza.Este año, la sede de la ceremonia será San Salvador, El Salvador. La corona será entregada por la actual reina de belleza estadounidense R’Bonney Gabriel.Las participantes son seleccionadas a través de una serie de eventos que incluyen declaraciones personales, entrevistas de profundidad, vestidos de noche y trajes de baño, según la página en línea de Miss Universo.Este es un repaso general de las normas del evento y de cómo funciona el concurso de belleza.Propietaria de Miss Universo se declara en quiebra días antes del certamenNormas de Miss UniversoLa Organización Miss Universo (MUO por sus siglas en inglés) ha cambiado algunas de sus reglas a fin de hacer el concurso más inclusivo y diverso. Uno de ellos fue la eliminación del límite de edad para las participantes,...

UPDATE: One dead after shooting at El Paso County Courthouse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:52 GMT

The full press conference with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) can be viewed in the video player above.UPDATE: THURSDAY 11/16/2023 11:26 a.m.(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) held a media briefing on the shooting at the El Paso County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 16 just after 11:15 a.m.CSPD said one person was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound, and stressed that this was not an active shooter incident and there is no threat to the community. Tejon Street between Colorado and Vermijo remains closed for police activity. People who parked their cars on Tejon Street will not be able to retrieve their vehicles until later this afternoon as CSPD processes the crime scene.Courtesy: FOX21 Chief Photojournalist Mike DuranCourtesy: FOX21 Photojounalist Cora MitchellCourtesy: FOX21 News Chief Photojournalist Mike DuranCourtesy: FOX21 News Chief Photojournalist Mike DuranCourtesy: FOX21 Chief Photojournalist Mike DuranCourtesy: FOX21 News ...

What will the weather be like on Thanksgiving in Denver?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Thanksgiving is a week away, and FOX31 has your forecast for the holiday.Leading up to Thanksgiving Day, conditions will be warm and sunny. However, temperatures will drop significantly by Friday.Here's what the weather will look like for turkey day.Wednesday, Nov. 22The day before Thanksgiving will be sunny with a high of 57 degrees, according to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels. This is how much your Thanksgiving meal will cost this year While it's going to be almost 60 degrees on Wednesday, the temperatures will drop once the sun goes down. Bring a jacket if you have plans at night, low temperatures will be below freezing.Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 23Thanksgiving won't be as warm as Wednesday, but there will still be sunny skies for the feast. Temperatures will get to 47 degrees, which is just below average for the holiday. Even if it is sunny when you leave the house, dress warm. It's going to hit below-freezing again by Thursday night.Thanksgivi...