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Business News
Yellen tells graduates they’re entering strongest job market in a decade (can you say misleading?)
(BUSINESS NEWS) Yellen spoke before current graduates, touting a strong job market and as far as we know, everyone in the audience kept a straight face instead of laughing (or crying).
Tech News
Government’s hacking powers increase as bipartisan effort to block fails
(TECH NEWS) Both sides of the aisle came together to try to stop potential government hacking, but lost. How did this happen and why?
Tech News
Congress seeks to postpone super important cybersecurity change
(TECH NEWS) Law enforcement could soon be able to obtain a single warrant to hack innumerable computers and devices, regardless of location. Congress is looking at the cybersecurity measure now.
Business News
Tech big boys band together to oppose government surveillance
The FBI would like to increase the amount of information they can get from tech companies – and the companies are pulling together to say no to their surveillance.
Business News
In the midst of Apple vs the FBI, Whatsapp just ramped up their privacy measures
WhatsApp encrypts its user’s communications, and interestingly, the company will not hold the key to unlock the encryption. The new features will allow people to conduct business, whether it’s illegal or legal, in a secure chat window.
Politics
Mississippi governor signs same-sex discrimination into law
Just days after a federal judge handed down a decision that overturned the ban on adoptions for same-sex couples in Mississippi, the Governor signed HB 1523 in law. This bill allows private businesses, religious organizations, and government employees to deny services to same-sex couples based on their religious beliefs.
Social Media
WhatsApp next up to bat in the federal privacy battle
In the age of encryption technology, law enforcement agencies are struggling to figure out how to get access to information. While the Justice Department is currently head to head in court with Apple over the locked iPhone of a suspect in the San Bernardino massacre, behind-the-scenes discussions are taking place over WhatsApp’s encryption technology.
Tech News
Kudos to Obama for his U.S. Digital Service and recognizing how to innovate
The opportunity to work on the most important problems in the country is what the USDS is all about. Coming with any other agenda will get you nowhere.