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  • Texas sues Meta, WhatsApp over encryption privacy claims

    Texas sues Meta, WhatsApp over encryption privacy claims

    NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) – The Texas Attorney General’s Office on Thursday sued WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms Inc (META.O), opens new taballeging ​they misled consumers about the strength and scope of WhatsApp’s ‌encryption measures, which a Meta spokesman denied. The lawsuit in Harrison County court says WhatsApp and Meta falsely assure users…

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  • Ammo vending machines to be installed in Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma grocery stores, according to CNN

    Ammunition firm American Rounds is installing vending machines in grocery shops across Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma, sparking mixed reactions from officials. The machines use AI and facial recognition to verify customer identity and age compliance. Each machine dispenses various calibers of ammunition for rifles, shotguns, and pistols. CEO Grant Magers said local stores approached him…

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  • Beryl leaves millions of Texans without power as dangerous heat descends on the region

    Restoring power to millions of Texans slammed by the deadly and destructive storm Beryl could take days or even weeks, posing a dangerous scenario for residents without air conditioning as triple-digit heat index temperatures hit the state. Beryl slammed into southern Texas as a Category 1 hurricane Monday, knocking out power to more than 2.5…

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  • Ongoing Major Power Outages in the U.S. Due to Severe Weather

    Poweroutage.us reports that over 1 million customers in Texas currently have no electricity following a massive storm on May 16. The Houston Chronicle noted that the severe weather led to at least 7 fatalities. Additionally, as of May 19, Louisiana has 6,934 customers without power. CenterPoint Energy disclosed on May 18 that it anticipates about…

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  • Energy Concerns Escalate in Texas

    🇺🇸 The Lone Star State faces mounting energy concerns as the main grid operator issues a warning of a potential power emergency looming next week. Rising temperatures are anticipated to surge demand, potentially depleting backup supplies. In Dallas, temperatures are forecasted to soar to 91ºF (33ºC), while Houston braces for 88ºF (31ºC) on Wednesday. Typically,…

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