Trump Administration Considering Blockchain for New-look USAID
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Trump administration has proposed using blockchain technology to monitor the funds of a new-look U.S. Agency for International Development The new department, provisionally called the U.S. Agency for International Humanitarian Assistance, may use blockchain to enhance security and transparency This initiative aims to streamline U.S…
FDA unveils database about contamination levels in food
A new tool about chemical contaminants in human and animal foods is available from the FDA. The Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool is the latest effort by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to “Make America Healthy Again.” The tool is designed for industry…
Meta settles UK ‘right to object to ad-tracking’ lawsuit by agreeing not to track plaintiff
A human rights campaigner, Tanya O’Carroll, has succeeded in forcing social media giant Meta not to use her data for targeted advertising. The agreement is contained in a settlement to an individual challenge she lodged against Meta’s tracking and profiling back in 2022. O’Carroll had argued that a legal right to object to the use…Autocrats roll back rights and rule of law — and cite Trump’s example
Trump’s statements, policies and actions are providing cover for attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, freedom of expression and the rule of law around the world…
This Reddit post was so popular that Hollywood is turning it into a movie starring Sydney Sweeney
Warner Bros. has secured the rights to a story posted to Reddit’s r/nosleep community four years ago. Sydney Sweeney has signed on as its star…
Tate brothers back in Romania to fight ‘garbage’ human trafficking allegations
British-American influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan returned to Romania aboard a private jet from Miami, where they face human trafficking and other charges…
Ministry of Lands: A hotbed of corruption exposed by court of appeal ruling
The Ministry of Lands has long been a hub of controversy in the country with land fraud cases piling up and innocent citizens losing their property rights…
Kenya engaging Vietnam on Margaret Nduta’s case- Sing’oei
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’Oei says Kenyan team is in Vietnam engaging with local authorities on Margaret Nduta’s case, says she is coping and being treated humanely…
Dissolve ‘corrupt’ Tswaing council, North West Sanco demands
The South African National Civics Association (Sanco) has demanded that the Tswaing municipal council be dissolved. The association cited persistent corruption, lack of service delivery, and the collapse of governance as a reason. However, the North West cooperative governance, human settlements and traditional affairs (Coghsta) department says that this would be “the last resort”…