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United Airlines Ships War Materiel to Israel Aboard Passenger Flights
The unfriendly skies: On United, your checked bags might be riding alongside some tank parts bound for Israel. The post United Airlines Ships War Materiel to Israel Aboard Passenger Flights appeared f…
11h ago
Cops Are Using Flock to Spy on People for the Crime of Standing Around
Police scanned Flock cameras in a single town in Illinois more than 1,200 times to investigate cases of loitering. The post Cops Are Using Flock to Spy on People for the Crime of Standing Around appea…
19h ago
FAA Investigates Drone Pilot Who Films Animal Abusers
The cattle ranch at the center of the case demands strict drone regulations, saying legal flyovers threatened “food security.” The post FAA Investigates Drone Pilot Who Films Animal Abusers appeared f…
1d ago
The Pentagon Asked OpenAI for Artificial Intelligence Designed to Rarely Say No
The U.S. military’s desire for an AI tool with “minimal refusal rates” was revealed through a FOIA lawsuit filed by The Intercept. The post The Pentagon Asked OpenAI for Artificial Intelligence Design…
1d ago
AI Giants Work Hand-in-Hand With the Pentagon, Contracts Reveal
The Intercept sued to obtain records that reveal an intimate relationship between the military and OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI. The post AI Giants Work Hand-in-Hand With the Pentagon, Contracts…
1d ago
They Tried to Make Charlie Kirk a Saint. They Made Him a Meme.
By elevating Kirk to a martyr and clamping down on free speech, the right assured that he would be ridiculed even in death. The post They Tried to Make Charlie Kirk a Saint. They Made Him a Meme. appe…
2d ago
A True-Crime Star’s Lurid Claims Sent a Man to Die. Her Key Witness Just Recanted.
The DNA expert at Jeff Prible’s trial accuses then-prosecutor Kelly Siegler of using his testimony in an “inflammatory” way. The post A True-Crime Star’s Lurid Claims Sent a Man to Die. Her Key Witnes…
3d ago
Claudia Sheinbaum Wants to Ban Dual Citizens From Office to Shield Mexico From Trump
The leftist Mexican president seeks to block Washington’s meddling with new citizenship requirements. Critics say it’s authoritarian. The post Claudia Sheinbaum Wants to Ban Dual Citizens From Office…
4d ago
25 Years After 9/11, Muslims Are Still Politicians’ Favorite Scapegoat
Rozina Ali on the rise of Islamophobia in America and the vague terrorism laws now being wielded against dissidents like the Prairieland protesters. The post 25 Years After 9/11, Muslims Are Still Pol…
5d ago
Flock Donations to Local Politicians’ Groups Skyrocket as Protests Against AI Cameras Mount
Mayors and governors control many of Flock’s contracts for its AI-powered surveillance cameras. It’s donating to their associations. The post Flock Donations to Local Politicians’ Groups Skyrocket as…
5d ago
ICE Gave New Hires Access to Restricted Info on Palantir App Before They Passed Background Checks
Palantir created ELITE, a powerful new app for ICE to target immigrants. The feds never published a legally required privacy assessment for it. The post ICE Gave New Hires Access to Restricted Info on…
6d ago
“Board of Peace” Billionaire Backs AIPAC Fund Targeting Pro-Palestine Candidates
Marc Rowan, a Trump appointee overseeing Gaza’s redevelopment, has given $1.5 million to AIPAC’s super PAC this cycle. The post “Board of Peace” Billionaire Backs AIPAC Fund Targeting Pro-Palestine Ca…
6d ago
Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Intercept’s Articles
Trump’s Justice Department filed a brief on behalf of OpenAI in a landmark copyright lawsuit by The Intercept and other media companies. The post Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Interc…
Sep 2
Seth Moulton Sold Out Trans Kids — and Lost His Senate Race
Running as a progressive, Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey forced his centrist challenger to apologize for his anti-trans remarks. The post Seth Moulton Sold Out Trans Kids — and Lost His Senate Race appe…
Sep 2
ICE Is Paying a Controversial AI Firm to Hide the Identities of Agents
In a leaked memo, an ICE official tells employees the new AI tech will protect them from doxing. Some worry it could be used to root out whistleblowers. The post ICE Is Paying a Controversial AI Firm…
Sep 2
The U.S. Has Killed 227 Civilians in Boat Strikes During “A Year of Murders”
“The boat strikes are, perhaps, the most stark testament to the lawlessness of the Trump administration.” The post The U.S. Has Killed 227 Civilians in Boat Strikes During “A Year of Murders” appeared…
Sep 2
CBS News Spins El-Sayed’s 9/11 Tweets Into a Manufactured Anti-Muslim Scandal
Centrist Democrats opened the door for anti-Muslim attacks on their party’s nominee in Michigan — finding common cause with right-wing bigots. The post CBS News Spins El-Sayed’s 9/11 Tweets Into a Man…
Sep 1
Christian Employers Can Now Discriminate Against Trans People
A settlement with the Christian Employers Alliance blocks the EEOC from ever investigating the group’s members for gender identity discrimination. The post Christian Employers Can Now Discriminate Aga…
Sep 1
Ecocide in Iran
The U.S.–Israeli war has caused massive environmental devastation, adding to the long history of American wars with toxic legacies. The post Ecocide in Iran appeared first on The Intercept.
Aug 31
Western North Carolina Pleaded for Hurricane Help. It Got ICE Instead.
As the G20 descends on Asheville, the communities that helped rebuild after Hurricane Helene live in fear of Trump’s immigration regime. The post Western North Carolina Pleaded for Hurricane Help. It…
Aug 29