Massive Chinese Hack Compromises US Telecoms
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed a large-scale Chinese government hacking campaign, nicknamed Salt Typhoon, targeting eight US telecom firms and numerous others globally, compromising sensitive data and potentially revealing the identities of Chinese spies in the US. The Comm...
Massive Chinese Hack Compromises US Telecoms
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed a large-scale Chinese government hacking campaign, nicknamed Salt Typhoon, targeting eight US telecom firms and numerous others globally, compromising sensitive data and potentially revealing the identities of Chinese spies in the US. The Comm...
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52% Bias Score
Senate Report: Inadequate Chip Export Controls Threaten National Security
A Senate subcommittee report criticizes the Commerce Department's insufficient efforts to restrict China and Russia's access to advanced U.S.-made computer chips, citing insufficient funding, weak enforcement, and reliance on voluntary compliance, enabling these countries to acquire chips for weapon...
Senate Report: Inadequate Chip Export Controls Threaten National Security
A Senate subcommittee report criticizes the Commerce Department's insufficient efforts to restrict China and Russia's access to advanced U.S.-made computer chips, citing insufficient funding, weak enforcement, and reliance on voluntary compliance, enabling these countries to acquire chips for weapon...
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48% Bias Score
US Considers Banning TP-Link Routers Over China Cyberattack Concerns
The U.S. is considering banning TP-Link routers, made in China, due to security risks linked to Chinese cyberattacks; a decision potentially impacting millions of U.S. consumers and government agencies.
US Considers Banning TP-Link Routers Over China Cyberattack Concerns
The U.S. is considering banning TP-Link routers, made in China, due to security risks linked to Chinese cyberattacks; a decision potentially impacting millions of U.S. consumers and government agencies.
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48% Bias Score
Unidentified Drones Hover Near Langley Air Force Base for 17 Days
Unidentified drones hovered near Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for 17 days in December 2023, prompting Senator Tim Kaine to express frustration over the lack of answers and a clear protocol for handling such incidents; similar incidents occurred at other U.S. military bases and government sites...
Unidentified Drones Hover Near Langley Air Force Base for 17 Days
Unidentified drones hovered near Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for 17 days in December 2023, prompting Senator Tim Kaine to express frustration over the lack of answers and a clear protocol for handling such incidents; similar incidents occurred at other U.S. military bases and government sites...
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Drone Vulnerability: Technological and Legal Gaps Expose Security Risks
The United States faces a significant vulnerability to drone threats due to technological limitations in detecting small drones, legal ambiguities regarding airspace control, and a lack of coordinated law enforcement response mechanisms, leading to numerous unexplained drone sightings and potential ...
U.S. Drone Vulnerability: Technological and Legal Gaps Expose Security Risks
The United States faces a significant vulnerability to drone threats due to technological limitations in detecting small drones, legal ambiguities regarding airspace control, and a lack of coordinated law enforcement response mechanisms, leading to numerous unexplained drone sightings and potential ...
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56% Bias Score
Drone Sightings Expose Gaps in US Drone Regulations
Recent drone sightings in six Northeastern states, despite federal assurances of no threat, expose gaps in drone regulations and agencies' abilities to manage the increasing number of drones; experts advocate for improved communication and technology.
Drone Sightings Expose Gaps in US Drone Regulations
Recent drone sightings in six Northeastern states, despite federal assurances of no threat, expose gaps in drone regulations and agencies' abilities to manage the increasing number of drones; experts advocate for improved communication and technology.
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44% Bias Score
US Investigates TP-Link Routers Over National Security Concerns
US officials are investigating TP-Link, a Chinese telecom company, for potential national security risks related to its routers, which could be used by China-backed hackers to infiltrate US infrastructure; a ban on TP-Link routers in the US is possible.
US Investigates TP-Link Routers Over National Security Concerns
US officials are investigating TP-Link, a Chinese telecom company, for potential national security risks related to its routers, which could be used by China-backed hackers to infiltrate US infrastructure; a ban on TP-Link routers in the US is possible.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Weighs Executive Powers to Block UniCredit's Commerzbank Bid
Germany is considering using executive powers to block UniCredit's increased stake in Commerzbank, citing national security concerns and antitrust laws, in response to the Italian bank's approximately 28 percent indirect ownership.
Germany Weighs Executive Powers to Block UniCredit's Commerzbank Bid
Germany is considering using executive powers to block UniCredit's increased stake in Commerzbank, citing national security concerns and antitrust laws, in response to the Italian bank's approximately 28 percent indirect ownership.
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56% Bias Score
Senate Report Slams US Chip Export Control Efforts
A Senate report criticizes the Commerce Department's inadequate efforts to curb China and Russia's access to advanced US-made computer chips, citing insufficient funding and enforcement, as the Russian military continues to acquire US-made components through front companies despite export controls i...
Senate Report Slams US Chip Export Control Efforts
A Senate report criticizes the Commerce Department's inadequate efforts to curb China and Russia's access to advanced US-made computer chips, citing insufficient funding and enforcement, as the Russian military continues to acquire US-made components through front companies despite export controls i...
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52% Bias Score
US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
A naturalized US citizen, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to act as an agent of the Chinese government, admitting to removing an online article critical of China in 2022; he faces up to five years in prison and is part of a wider investigation into alleged Chinese police stat...
US Citizen Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
A naturalized US citizen, Chen Jinping, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to act as an agent of the Chinese government, admitting to removing an online article critical of China in 2022; he faces up to five years in prison and is part of a wider investigation into alleged Chinese police stat...
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44% Bias Score
Record German Arms Exports: €13.2 Billion in 2024, Ukraine Receives Largest Share
Germany's arms exports reached a record €13.2 billion in 2024, with €8.1 billion (62%) going to Ukraine; however, exports to countries with questionable human rights records have drawn criticism, while a €4.7 billion contract for four U212 CD submarines demonstrates a commitment to strengthening nat...
Record German Arms Exports: €13.2 Billion in 2024, Ukraine Receives Largest Share
Germany's arms exports reached a record €13.2 billion in 2024, with €8.1 billion (62%) going to Ukraine; however, exports to countries with questionable human rights records have drawn criticism, while a €4.7 billion contract for four U212 CD submarines demonstrates a commitment to strengthening nat...
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40% Bias Score
FAA Imposes Drone Ban in New Jersey Amidst Numerous Sightings
The FAA issued a one-month drone ban in parts of New Jersey due to numerous nighttime drone sightings, prompting investigations that found no evidence of a national security or public safety risk but also raising concerns about legislation to expand government drone detection capabilities.
FAA Imposes Drone Ban in New Jersey Amidst Numerous Sightings
The FAA issued a one-month drone ban in parts of New Jersey due to numerous nighttime drone sightings, prompting investigations that found no evidence of a national security or public safety risk but also raising concerns about legislation to expand government drone detection capabilities.
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40% Bias Score