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How Political Groups Are Harvesting Data From Protesters

How Political Groups Are Harvesting Data From Protesters

The protests continuing around the country are historic displays of social action. For political operatives, the mass gatherings are also a unique opportunity to harvest data on potential voters. Advocacy and voter-registration groups are gathering a trove of data from protests by tracking the cellphones of participants and sending them messages about registering to vote…

Amid Calls to ‘Defund,’ How to Rethink Policing

Amid Calls to ‘Defund,’ How to Rethink Policing

Over just a few weeks, the phrase “defund the police” has entered the debate about local law enforcement in cities across the U.S., and some public officials have begun to embrace the slogan. In Minneapolis, for instance, the City Council pledged this week to revamp or replace the department whose officers were charged with the…

Apple Plans $100 Million Racial-Justice Initiative

Apple Plans $100 Million Racial-Justice Initiative

Apple Inc. and YouTube each announced $100 million initiatives Thursday to combat racism, with the iPhone maker pledging to invest in education and criminal-justice reform and the Google unit to amplify “the voices of black creators and artists.” Apple’s effort will be led by head of public affairs and social policy Lisa Jackson, who ran…

5KPlayer 6.3.0 – Play 4K and 5K HD videos. (Free)

5KPlayer is a stylish and powerful media utility that makes it easy for you to play 4K and 5K HD videos, download online videos from the most popular video-sharing websites, as well as stream audio-video content via Apple’s AirPlay. Comprehensive yet very e…