The Hidden Mechanism Behind Washington's Control Of Iraq's Oil Money

"Creepy" Smart Glasses Are Creating A Privacy Problem Smart glasses are quickly becoming the next major consumer tech battleground, with Meta leading the market and rivals including Google, Samsung, and Apple preparing their own AI-powered eyewear. But as the devices become more capable, they're also fueling a growing debate over whether convenience is coming at the expense of privacy, according to a new report from Wired.  Unlike smartphones, which require users to visibly point a camera, smart glasses can quietly capture photos, video, and audio from the wearer's point of view....

Missouri House Candidate Accused Of Plotting To Plant Cocaine On Primary Rival A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing a federal charge after authorities accused him of orchestrating a plot to secretly place drugs on a political rival, CBS affiliate KOLR-TV reported. Thomas Ross, 37, who sought Missouri's House District 161 seat representing the Joplin area, was charged Wednesday in connection with the alleged scheme targeting primary opponent Louise Secker. Missouri House Candidate Thomas Ross Investigators have accused Ross of directing his former campaign manager to put cocaine and a...

The Texas Trotsky? Talarico Declares Capitalism An "Oppressive System" That Must Be "Dismantled" Authored by Jonathan Turley via Jonathan Turley, Senate Democrat nominee James Talarico appears ready to bring a touch of Trotsky to Texas. In a video from a climate forum, Talarico is shown declaring capitalism an "oppressive system" linked with white supremacy and that it must be "dismantled" to achieve a better world. It is reminiscent of Leon Trotsky, who denounced the "fundamental evil of the capitalist system" and called on citizens to free themselves from its oppression. The Democratic...