Active shooters with semi-automatic rifles wound and kill twice as many people as those using non-automatic weapons, although chances of dying if hit in either type of assault are the same, a new analysis shows. Researchers examined FBI data on nearly 250 active shooter incidents in the United States since 2000. Almost 900 people were wounded and 718 were killed.. texas Aug 31, 2018
A judge has denied conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ request to dismiss a lawsuit surrounding the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre that he has called a hoax. The Infowars host is being sued for defamation in Texas by the parents of a 6-year-old who was among the 20 children and six adults killed in the Newtown, Connecticut, attack. State District.
FCC, FTC Warn of Auto Warranty Scams
Both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have recently issued warnings about extended vehicle “warranty” robocalls.
The individuals making the calls do not represent the car manufacturer and commonly try to sell a “service agreement” that would cost thousands of dollars and may lack any guarantee of coverage.
The Advisory Committee on Consumer Protection is conducting a survey t0 collect information from consumers regarding their experiences with these offers. The survey asks if residents have been solicited by phone or mail and whether you responded to an offer made by an auto dealer in connection with your purchase of a new or used vehicle.
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Bills Giving FCC, NTIA Bigger Cyber Roles Advance In House
Law360 (July 22, 2021, 10:15 PM EDT) The Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration could soon take on more cybersecurity responsibilities, thanks to a slate of eight bills now pending in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday moved ahead with measures that would get the two agencies more involved in promoting supply chain and network security, teeing up the bills for votes in the full chamber. Collectively, these bills will only further our commitment to increasing the safety and security of our networks and supply chains, while at the same time increasing competition and innovation in the.
Google co-founder Larry Page has been living off-grid and hiding out on isolated Fijian island for most of the pandemic
Google co-founder Larry Page, 48, has become reclusive over the past several years - avoiding being photographed except for a handful of times
He had taken his private jet to donate COVID-19 medical supplies to Fiji last month as a second wave of the pandemic hit the country
Page s donation was reported by Fijian Broadcasting Company News on June 19, according to Insider
However, that story has since disappeared and sources told Insider that health officials in Fiji asked for it to come down