Andrew Blake

Alex Jones’ former employees allege racism, sexual harassment, anti-Semitism: Report

Two people formerly employed by far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones have filed federal complaints alleging the embattled InfoWars publisher discriminated against his staff and subjected them to a workplace rife with sexist, racist and anti-Semitic harassment.

March 1, 2018

Marine breach exposes personal information of over 20,000

Sensitive information concerning thousands of U.S. service members and civilians was compromised when a spreadsheet containing their personal data was sent to the wrong email distribution list this week.

February 28, 2018

Russia-linked hacking group targeting North Americans and European diplomats: Report

The same suspected state-sponsored hacking group linked to meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential race is actively targeting foreign affairs agencies and ministries in North America and Europe, security researchers warned Wednesday.

February 28, 2018

Trump administration requests record $81.1 billion for ‘black budget’

The Trump administration has asked for $81.1 billion in funding for the secretive, so-called "black budget" that bankrolls U.S. intelligence operations, constituting the largest request of its kind ever revealed.

February 28, 2018

Nikolas Cruz carried rifle magazines etched with swastikas during Florida school shooting: Reports

Mass murder suspect Nikolas Cruz carried ammunition magazines etched with swastikas when he went on a shooting rampage two weeks ago inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, according to new reports.

February 28, 2018

Pentagon pledges $40 million to State Dept. toward countering foreign propaganda

The Pentagon has agreed to give $40 million to the U.S. State Department to help counter foreign propaganda and disinformation amid ongoing concerns raised by the role of both by Russian operatives accused of interfering in affairs abroad.

February 27, 2018

Satanic Temple sues Scottsdale, Arizona, alleging religious discrimination

The Satanic Temple and the head of its Arizona chapter have sued the city of Scottsdale for religious discrimination after being denied the opportunity to deliver an invocation during a 2016 city council meeting.

February 27, 2018

Judge rejects lawsuit challenging federal marijuana ban

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging marijuana's status as Schedule 1 controlled substance, leaving cannabis for now in the same category as drugs including heroin and ecstasy.

February 27, 2018

Anti-Semitic incidents up nearly 60 percent in 2017: ADL

The number of anti-Semitic incidents reported within the United States increased by nearly 60 percent in 2017, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said Tuesday, constituting the largest single-year spike since the watchdog group began keeping track in 1979.

February 27, 2018

NRA honors Ajit Pai, FCC chair, over net neutrality repeal

The National Rifle Association honored the eRepublican chairman of Federal Communications Commission on Friday for his role in repealing Obama-era net neutrality protections, making Ajit Pai the latest recipient of the NRA's "Charlton Heston Courage Under Fire Award."

February 24, 2018

St. Louis sued by journalist who was arrested, pepper-sprayed during protest

The city of St. Louis and 11 of its law enforcement officials were sued in federal court Friday by a reporter who was arrested and pepper-sprayed while covering a protest against police violence.

February 24, 2018

British lawmaker apologizes for claiming Labour leader Corbyn sold secrets to ‘communist spies’

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has earned an apology and payout from a fellow British lawmaker who claimed he sold secrets to "communist spies."

February 24, 2018

Facebook pulls shooting game from CPAC booth ‘in light of recent events in Florida’

Facebook on Friday removed a shooting game and other violent titles from a virtual-reality demonstration on display in its booth at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) amid facing criticism given last week's school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

February 24, 2018

CNN blasts ‘doctored’ emails suggesting network scripted town hall question

CNN has released emails that contradict claims it concocted a "scripted" question to be asked during its recent town hall by a student who survived the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

February 24, 2018

Ecuador blames Britain over Julian Assange impasse

Ecuador's foreign minister has blamed Britain over the stalemate surrounding WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange following rekindled attempts to secure his safe exit from Quito's embassy in London.

February 23, 2018

YouTube censures Alex Jones account over video harassing Parkland school shooting survivor: Report

A YouTube account operated by far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is reportedly close to being shut down upon running afoul of the platform's harassment policies after last week's school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

February 23, 2018

Steve Jobs’ pre-Apple job application expected to fetch $50k at auction

A job application filled out in 1973 by future Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is expected to sell for $50,000 when it hits the auction block next month.

February 23, 2018

Apple repair center in California linked to onslaught of bogus 911 calls: Report

Police dispatchers in California have reported being inundated by an onslaught of false alarm calls originating from an Apple repair and refurbishing center near Sacramento,

February 23, 2018

Israel claims credit for thwarting ISIS bomb plot targeting Etihad Airways flight

Israel has taken credit for thwarting an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack that targeted a civilian airliner carrying passengers from Australia to the United Arab Emirates.

February 22, 2018

Donald Trump targets children’s internet access in school safety discussion

President Trump on Thursday suggesting restricting internet access to children amid a discussion about school safety held in response to last week's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

February 22, 2018