Newsmax’s Greg Kelly Says Convicted Child Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell ‘Just Might Be a Victim’
Newsmax host Greg Kelly said on his show Thursday that convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell "just might be a victim" -- a comment that drew loud and swift backlash.
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Cloudflare gets involved in the battle against piracy, blocking streaming websites in the UK — and VPNs won't help
Cloudflare cracks down on UK piracy – and VPN users are getting caught in the crossfire
VPNs used to be the go-to solution to bypass ISP blocks, but Cloudflare just ramped things upMonica J. White (TechRadar)
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Cloudflare gets involved in the battle against piracy, blocking streaming websites in the UK — and VPNs won't help
Cloudflare cracks down on UK piracy – and VPN users are getting caught in the crossfire
VPNs used to be the go-to solution to bypass ISP blocks, but Cloudflare just ramped things upMonica J. White (TechRadar)
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This doesn't make sense.
They say "endpoint in the UK" and "VPN Server in the UK", and that they could not confirm whether outside the UK would still block.
Cloudflare blocks UK requests. If you use a VPN you choose which country you send the requests from.
Cloudflare as a separate entity from the VPN provider can't know where requests originally came from. That's the whole point of the VPN.
There is nothing new here. The article seems to misunderstand and to misrepresent.
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Valve is redesigning the Steam Store Menu and Search, wants user feedback
Valve's latest update to the Steam store is aiming to revamp the top menu bar as well as the search functionality.
Valve is redesigning the Steam Store Menu and Search, wants user feedback
Valve's latest update to the Steam store is aiming to revamp the top menu bar as well as the search functionality.Pulasthi Ariyasinghe (Neowin)
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Intel is spinning off its Network and Edge group
Intel will remain an anchor investor in the stand-alone company, which produced $5.8 billion in revenue in 2024.
India bans streaming apps you’ve never heard of — but millions watch
India has ordered the blocking of 25 streaming services — many with millions of viewers and even paying subscribers — for allegedly promoting "obscene" content.
India bans streaming apps you’ve never heard of — but millions watch | TechCrunch
India has ordered the blocking of 25 streaming services — many with millions of viewers and even paying subscribers — for allegedly promoting "obscene" content.Jagmeet Singh (TechCrunch)
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GPD’s monster Strix Halo handheld requires a battery ‘backpack’ or a 180W charger
Not your typical PC handheld.
GPD’s monster Strix Halo handheld requires a battery ‘backpack’ or a 180W charger
The GPD Win 5 will house the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip, with AMD’s most powerful integrated graphics, inside a PlayStation Vita-shaped machine.Sean Hollister (The Verge)
Feeling flush? Americans can Venmo government to help pay off US debt
Method of payment a recent addition as US treasury gives kind-hearted citizens chance to help reduce $36.72tn debt
US | Family sues after funeral home sends son’s brain in unmarked leaking box
Remains of Timothy Garlington shipped from Georgia funeral home to another in Pennsylvania
Man in India arrested for running a fake embassy
The building alternately acted as the diplomatic mission for Westarctica or the Principality of Seborga or Poulbia Lodonia.
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Man in India arrested for running a fake embassy
The building alternately acted as the diplomatic mission for Westarctica or the Principality of Seborga or Poulbia Lodonia. Read more at straitstimes.com.ST
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Cambodia calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ with Thailand as deadly clashes enter a third day
Thousands of people have been evacuated from either side of the border, while fighting has left at least 32 people dead
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Cambodia calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ with Thailand after two days of deadly clashes
Thousands of people have been evacuated from either side of the border, while fighting has left at least 16 people deadGuardian staff reporter (The Guardian)
US | Judge dismisses Trump officials’ lawsuit over Chicago sanctuary policies
Blow to US president as judge rejects claim that sanctuary policies ‘thwart’ federal efforts to enforce immigration laws
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Two injured after Southwest plane plummets to avoid potential collision
Reports say plane flying from Burbank to Las Vegas took dramatic plunge after takeoff to avoid Hawker Hunter jet
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A grenade is missing from the scene of an explosion that killed 3 LA deputies
A grenade is missing from the scene of an explosion that killed three Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies.
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Democrats request copy of Epstein ‘birthday book’ that reportedly contains Trump poem
Ro Khanna and Robert Garcia seek ‘complete and unredacted copy’ of book from Epstein estate lawyers
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Ghislaine Maxwell given ‘limited immunity’ in meetings with DOJ: reports
The British socialite reportedly initiated the meetings she had with Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche this week
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[Article] Marathon Fusion says it can produce gold as fusion reactor byproduct
The dream of the ancient alchemists may come true as Marathon Fusion announces that its tokamak fusion reactor technology can turn common mercury into gold as a byproduct of fusion operations in quantities that would make Auric Goldfinger blush.
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Senate Urged to Block Bove After Second DOJ Whistleblower Comes Forward
The U.S. Senate faces renewed calls to reject Emil Bove III as an appellate judge nominee after a second whistleblower came forward about his conduct at the DOJ.
Senate Urged to Block Bove After Second DOJ Whistleblower Comes Forward
"What is it going to take for Senate Republicans to oppose this unfit nominee? Every Republican senator who votes to confirm Bove will be complicit in undermining the rule of law and judicial independence."jessica-corbett (Common Dreams)
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US | Judge sanctions lawyers defending Alabama’s prison system for using fake ChatGPT cases in filings
A federal judge in Alabama reprimanded three lawyers for using ChatGPT to write court filings with “completely made up” case citations. U.S.
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Echelon kills smart home gym equipment offline capabilities with update
Update also blocks compatibility with popular third-party apps.
FULU Foundation offers $20,000 bounty to unbrick echelon bikes
Echelon kills smart home gym equipment offline capabilities with update
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[Video] Louis Rossmann | FULU Foundation offers $20,000 bounty to unbrick echelon bikes
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How I Built QZ—and How Echelon Is Now Breaking It - Roberto Viola
By Roberto Viola, creator of QZ On September 10, 2020, I began building QZ (qdomyos-zwift), an app born from a simple idea: open up closed fitness hardware and make it work with the platforms people actually love—Zwift, Peloton, Kinomap, and more.cagnulein (Roberto Viola)
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Pebble is officially Pebble again
I guess that means no more Intel Core jokes.
Pebble is officially Pebble again
Core Devices CEO Eric Migicovsky says the company has regained the Pebble trademark so its forthcoming watches will “still” be Pebble watches.Victoria Song (The Verge)
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Resident doctors in England go on strike over pay restoration
Up to 50,000 doctors stage five days of action from 7am on 25 July to 7am on 30 July after pay talks break down
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Resident doctors in England go on strike over pay restoration
Up to 50,000 doctors stage five-day walkout from 7am on 25 July to 7am on 30 July after pay talks break downNadeem Badshah (The Guardian)
EU regulators greenlight twice-yearly HIV injection, hailed as medical breakthrough
The drug is expected to be formally approved by the European Commission this year.
Zelensky hopes US will buy up to $30 billion worth of Ukrainian drones
Trump and Zelensky recently discussed a "mega deal" where the U.S. would buy drones from Kyiv, said the Ukrainian president.
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Pacific dengue cases highest in a decade: World Health Organization
Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest since 2016, with nearly 19,000 people affected, the World Health Organisation says.
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SF-Based Internet Archive Is Now a Federal Depository Library. What Does That Mean?
SF-Based Internet Archive Is Now a Federal Depository Library. What Does That Mean?
The Internet Archive, thanks to its designation by California Sen. Alex Padilla, joins a network of over 1,100 libraries that make government documents accessible to the public.Morgan Sung (KQED)
Microsoft admits it 'cannot guarantee' data sovereignty
Under oath in French Senate, exec says it would be compelled – however unlikely – to pass local customer info to US admin
Microsoft admits it 'cannot guarantee' data sovereignty
: Under oath in French Senate, exec says it would be compelled – however unlikely – to pass local customer info to US adminPaul Kunert (The Register)
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[Video] Louis Rossmann | FULU Foundation offers $20,000 bounty to unbrick echelon bikes
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How I Built QZ—and How Echelon Is Now Breaking It - Roberto Viola
By Roberto Viola, creator of QZ On September 10, 2020, I began building QZ (qdomyos-zwift), an app born from a simple idea: open up closed fitness hardware and make it work with the platforms people actually love—Zwift, Peloton, Kinomap, and more.cagnulein (Roberto Viola)
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Scientists Find 2 Existing Drugs Can Reverse Alzheimer's Brain Damage in Mice
In efforts to beat Alzheimer's disease, researchers are looking at existing drugs that could tackle the condition, and a new study identifies two promising candidates that are currently used to treat cancer.
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Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year
Tesla is behind on its goal to produce at least 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots by the end of 2025.
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US | FCC to Appoint a Babysitter to Make Sure CBS Isn't Anti-Trump
FCC commissioner Brendan Carr says CBS will have a "bias monitor" who reports directly to the president of Paramount.
FCC to Appoint a Babysitter to Make Sure CBS Isn't Anti-Trump
FCC commissioner Brendan Carr says CBS will have a "bias monitor" who reports directly to the president.Matt Novak (Gizmodo)
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Mastercard, Visa Under Fire As Petition To 'Not Police' Legal Content Blows Up
The petition addressed that MasterCard and Visa must stop censoring legal fictional content that complies with the law and platform standards.
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[Announcement] Developer Interviews - Zaccie, Game Designer
In this episode of our Developer Interviews series, Eben talked to Zaccie, a Game Designer at Grinding Gear Games whose work focuses on monster balance. Check out the interview below!
Video: Zaccie (Game Designer) on Volatiles, Monsters Balance and K-Pop!
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[Announcement] Secrets of the Atlas Fan Art Competition Highlights
Another week has flown by and entries for our Secrets of the Atlas Fan Art Competition are flying in! The amazing artists from our community are creating pieces inspired by the Secrets of the Atlas expansion for prizes! Check out some of the highlights below.
Zana the Originator by vMWhk2BkU0#7546
Marauder and co VS Incarnation of Dread by naitoweapon2#1398
Brother and Sister by lolozori#1147
Father and Son by DasLewis#4632
Wrath of the Watcher by Daixi#2027
The competition ends next week so make sure to get your entry in before time runs out! Good luck to everyone participating.
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Uganda cracks down on Google over data protection breach
Original article published by CIPESA under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
In a July 18, 2025 decision, Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) found Google LLC in breach of the country’s data protection law and ordered the global tech giant to register with the local data protection office within 30 days.
The decision would place the popular search engine under the ambit of Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, whose provisions it would have to comply with. In particular, the PDPO has ordered Google to provide – within 30 days – documentary evidence of how it is complying with requirements for transferring the personal data of Ugandan citizens outside of the country’s borders. Google also has to explain the legal basis for making those cross-border data transfers and the accountability measures in place to ensure that such transfers respect Uganda’s laws.
The orders followed a November 2024 complaint by four Ugandans, who argued that as a data collector, controller, and processor, Google had failed to register with the PDPO as required by local laws. They also contended that Google unlawfully transferred their personal data outside Uganda without meeting the legal conditions enshrined in the law, and claimed these actions infringed their data protection and privacy rights and caused them distress.
The PDPO ruled that Google was indeed collecting and processing personal data of the complainants without being registered with the local data regulator, which contravened section 29 of the Data Protection and Privacy Act. Google was also found liable for transferring the complainants’ data across Uganda’s borders without taking the necessary safeguards, in breach of section 19 of the Act.
This section provides that, where a data processor or data controller based in Uganda processes or stores personal data outside Uganda, they must ensure that the country in which the data is processed or stored has adequate measures for protecting the data. Those measures should at least be equivalent to the protection provided for under the Ugandan law. The consent of the data subject should also be obtained for their data to be stored outside Uganda.
In its defence, Google argued that since it was not based in Uganda and had no physical presence in the country, it was not obliged to register with the PDPO, and the rules on cross-border transfers of personal data did not apply to it. However, the regulator rejected this argument, determining that Google is a local data controller since it collects data from users in Uganda and decides how that data is processed.
The regulator further determined that the local data protection law has extra-territorial application, as it states in section 1 that it applies to a person, institution or public body outside Uganda who collects, processes, holds or uses personal data relating to Ugandan citizens. Accordingly, the regulator stated, the law places obligations “not only to entities physically present in Uganda but to any entity handling personal data of Ugandan citizens, including those established abroad, provided they collect or process such data.”
The implication of this decision is that all entities that collect Ugandans’ data, including tech giants such as Meta, TikTok, and X, must register with the Ugandan data regulator. This decision echoes global calls to hold Big Tech more accountable, and for African countries to have strong laws as per African Union (AU) Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention), and the AU Data Policy Framework.
However, enforcement of these orders remains a challenge. For instance, Uganda’s PDPO does not make binding decisions and only makes declaratory orders. Additionally, the regulator does not have powers to make orders of compensation to aggrieved parties, and indeed did not do so under the current decision. It can only recommend that the complainants engage a court of competent jurisdiction, in accordance with section 33(1) of the Act.
Conversely, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner of Kenya established by section 5 of Data Protection Act, 2019 and the Personal Data Protection Commission of Tanzania established by section 6 of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2022 are bestowed with powers to issue administrative fines under sections 9(1)(f) and section 47 respectively.
The dilemma surrounding the Uganda PDPO presents major concerns about its capacity to remedy wrongs of global data collectors, controllers and processors. Among its declarations in the July 2025 decision was that it would not issue an order for data localisation “at this stage” but “Google LLC is reminded that all cross-border transfers of personal data must comply fully with Ugandan law”. This leaves unanswered questions over data sovereignty and respect for individuals’ data rights given the handicaps faced by data regulators in countries such as Uganda and the practicalities presented by the global digital economy.
In these circumstances, Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act should be amended to expand the powers of PDPO to impose administrative fines so as to add weight and enforceability to its decisions.
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Hackers prove age verification systems on pornography sites can be bypassed in seconds
Using widely available technology, well-known ethical hackers Chris Kubecka and Paula Popovici quickly accessed numerous pornography sites without ever verifying their ages.
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine has secured funds for three Patriot systems, looking to finance seven more
Ukraine has received confirmation from partners that they will provide funding for three Patriot missile defence systems and discussions are underway to finance seven more, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.
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Canada pauses deportation of US citizen over 'risks' to LGBTQ+ people in America
Canada has paused the deportation of Angel Jenkel, a non-binary US citizen, due to “risks” to LGBTQ+ people in the US.
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Canada pauses deportation of a non-binary US citizen because of ‘risks’ to LGBTQ+ people in America
Canada has paused the deportation of Angel Jenkel, a non-binary US citizen, due to “risks” to LGBTQ+ people in the US.Chantelle Billson (PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news)
South Korea Plans to Build a Base on the Moon
The country’s newly formed space agency wants to establish a lunar base by 2045.
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UK | 220 MPs call for Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state
The PM says recognition of a Palestinian state must be part of a "wider plan" to ensure peace in the region.
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220 MPs call for Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state
More than 130 Labour MPs are among the signatories piling fresh pressure on PM Sir Keir Starmer.Sam Francis (BBC News)
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in reply to moe90 • • •The title here is misleading.
Cloudflare “getting involved” would imply they decided to act of their own volition; which is not the case here.
“Cloudflare compelled to block specific piracy sites by court order” would be a more honest title.
We should at least take the time to be mad at the correct people.
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in reply to moe90 • • •The editorialized title makes it sound like they made a decision and it wasn't because of a court order.
Actual article title: "Cloudflare cracks down on UK piracy – and VPN users are getting caught in the crossfire"
Not much better, but it is better than the OP's title.
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