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US Court Finds NSO Liable For Hacking Of WhatsApp Using Pegasus Malware
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2 days, 9 hours ago

US Court Finds NSO Liable For Hacking Of WhatsApp Using Pegasus Malware

Live Law  

In a summary judgment, Judge Phyllis Hamilton of the US District Court in Oakland, Northern District of California has found Israeli-mercenary's surveillance firm NSO Group Technologies liable for the hacking of Meta's Whatsapp through its state-of-the-art military-grade malware Pegasus. The Court has found that NSO violated the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act, and Comprehensive Computer Data Access & Fraud Act …

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US Court Finds NSO Liable For Hacking Of WhatsApp Using Pegasus Malware
Top News
2 days, 9 hours ago

US Court Finds NSO Liable For Hacking Of WhatsApp Using Pegasus Malware

Live Law  

In a summary judgment, Judge Phyllis Hamilton of the US District Court in Oakland, Northern District of California has found Israeli-mercenary's surveillance firm NSO Group Technologies liable for the hacking of Meta's Whatsapp through its state-of-the-art military-grade malware Pegasus. The Court has found that NSO violated the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act, and Comprehensive Computer Data Access & Fraud Act …

Court Committee Target Users Whatsapp Terms Defendants
Community members wrestle with grief in aftermath of Wisconsin school shooting
5 days, 12 hours ago

Community members wrestle with grief in aftermath of Wisconsin school shooting

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Community members in Wisconsin continued to wrestle with grief and called for change in the aftermath of a school shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded six others. We really need some changes in the way we handle that issue.” Supporters hold candles during a candlelight vigil Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, outside the Wisconsin …

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WI's Louis eyes 400-run mark after strong opening day against Bangladesh in 1st Test
1 month ago

WI's Louis eyes 400-run mark after strong opening day against Bangladesh in 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

North Sound, : West Indies opening batter Mikyle Louis expressed confidence in his team's first-innings prospects after a solid start against Bangladesh in Antigua. WI's Louis eyes 400-run mark after strong opening day against Bangladesh in 1st Test After being reduced to 84/3, Louis and Alick Athanaze put on a crucial 140-run partnership for the fourth wicket to stabilise the …

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Packers wide receiver Christian Watson leaves game against Vikings with ankle injury
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers wide receiver Christian Watson leaves game against Vikings with ankle injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson was carted into the locker room after injuring his ankle late in the first quarter of his team’s game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Watson was hurt on a play that resulted in Kamu Grugier-Hill intercepting Jordan Love. After limping to the sideline, Watson went into the injury …

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More Indigenous youth are learning to spearfish, a connection to ancestors and the land
5 months, 1 week ago

More Indigenous youth are learning to spearfish, a connection to ancestors and the land

Associated Press  

HAYWARD, Wis. — Ganebik Johnson started learning traditional Ojibwe songs when he was about 2 years old. “They’re able to build their connection through feeling the cold and smelling the water and smelling the air.” Jason Bisonette drives his boat while spearfishing with his son on the Chippewa Flowage Monday, April 15, 2024, near Hayward, Wis. Gabe Bisonette spears a …

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Behind Upper Midwest tribal spearfishing is a long and violent history of denied treaty rights
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Behind Upper Midwest tribal spearfishing is a long and violent history of denied treaty rights

Associated Press  

HAYWARD, Wis. — On a twilight so calm the red and white pines are reflected in the waters of northern Wisconsin’s Chippewa Flowage, John Baker plans to go spearfishing — a traditional Ojibwe method of harvesting walleye. John Baker stands near a cross that he and his father erected to mark the location where a church used to stand near …

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As climate change alters lakes, tribes and conservationists fight for the future of spearfishing
5 months, 2 weeks ago

As climate change alters lakes, tribes and conservationists fight for the future of spearfishing

Associated Press  

HAYWARD, Wis. — Chilly nights on northern Wisconsin’s Chippewa Flowage don’t deter 15-year-old spearfisher Gabe Bisonette. “It worries me, what I’ve seen in my lifetime, what’s my grandson going to see in his lifetime?” Gabe Bisonette, a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, spears a walleye by headlamp on the Chippewa Flowage Monday, April 15, …

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WI's Roston Chase becomes 4th player to achieve double of fifty, three-fer in T20 WC match
5 months, 4 weeks ago

WI's Roston Chase becomes 4th player to achieve double of fifty, three-fer in T20 WC match

Hindustan Times  

St. John's, : West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase on Monday became the fourth player overall and second player from his team to score a half-century and take three or more wickets in a single ICC T20 World Cup match. WI's Roston Chase becomes 4th player to achieve double of fifty, three-fer in T20 WC match Chase accomplished this feat during …

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Rovman Powell credits Roston Chase and Shai Hope for WI's thumping win vs USA
6 months ago

Rovman Powell credits Roston Chase and Shai Hope for WI's thumping win vs USA

India Today  

Rovman Powell credited Roston Chase and Shai Hope for a commanding win for West Indies against the USA. In the clash of the co-hosts of the T20 World Cup 2024, West Indies emerged victorious by 9 wickets against the USA at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on June 22, Saturday. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points …

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Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Middle school focuses on recovery as authorities investigate shooting of armed student

Associated Press  

MOUNT HOREB, Wis. — Wisconsin authorities on Thursday promised a thorough investigation of the fatal police shooting of a student who they say was armed outside a middle school, as families in the community gathered to comfort one another. “No officers, students, or staff were injured other than the armed individual.” People gather at a site designated for parent and …

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Maple syrup season came weeks early in the Midwest. Producers are doing their best to adapt
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Maple syrup season came weeks early in the Midwest. Producers are doing their best to adapt

Associated Press  

DEERBROOK, Wis. — Jeremy Solin doesn’t need a jacket right now on his family farm in northern Wisconsin. “Now maybe it’s just our turn to return the favor.” Bob Martin stirs maple syrup, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Rhinelander, Wis. Bob Martin stirs maple syrup, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Rhinelander, Wis. Bob Martin stirs maple syrup, Sunday, Feb. 25, …

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Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over medical marijuana legalization plan
11 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over medical marijuana legalization plan

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans appear to be at an impasse over a proposal to legalize medical marijuana. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu last week said the bill’s proposed creation of state-run dispensaries was a “nonstarter.” Vos said at a news conference that “months and months of negotiations” resulted in a “very detailed bill” he proposed that has the minimum …

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Airlines Race Toward a Future of Powering Their Jets With Corn
1 year ago

Airlines Race Toward a Future of Powering Their Jets With Corn

New York Times  

UNCHARTED WATERS Airlines Race Toward a Future of Powering Their Jets With Corn Carriers want to replace jet fuel with ethanol to fight global warming. Groundwater use for corn 2008-2020 change DECREASE INCREASE 100 m3 10 m3 N.D. MINN. WIS. S.D. KAN. Aridity Index 1979-1991 average DRIER WETTER N.D. MINN. WIS. S.D. Aridity Index 1979-1991 average DRIER WETTER Aridity Index …

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‘Fraudulent’ Conduct Of Railways Has Shocked Our Conscience: Calcutta HC Unconditionally Stays Arbitral Award, Directs Probe By Union Govt
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Fraudulent’ Conduct Of Railways Has Shocked Our Conscience: Calcutta HC Unconditionally Stays Arbitral Award, Directs Probe By Union Govt

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court today unconditionally stayed an award granted in favour of the South Eastern Railways under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 on grounds of fraud and corruption perpetrated by collusion between the parties in obtaining the impugned award. Finally, the petitioners argued that the tribunal in awarding a sum of Rs 1301 crores, had failed to consider …

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WI’s Pooran fined for criticising umpires during 2nd T20I against India
1 year, 4 months ago

WI’s Pooran fined for criticising umpires during 2nd T20I against India

The Hindu  

West Indies’ wicketkeeper batter Nicholas Pooran, the hero of its two-wicket victory over India in the second T20 International, on Monday has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for publicly criticising the umpires during the match here. Pooran’s was a Level 1 offence and he was found to have breached Article 2.7 of the ICC Code of …

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GOP lawmaker wins Wis. Senate seat, creating supermajority
1 year, 8 months ago

GOP lawmaker wins Wis. Senate seat, creating supermajority

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republican state Rep. Dan Knodl defeated a Democratic attorney to win an open Senate seat in Tuesday’s special election, creating a GOP supermajority in the chamber that could be used to impeach Democratic Gov. Knodl’s win also gives Senate Republicans enough votes to convict a civil officer, including the governor, other constitutional officers such as the attorney …

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Wis. election officials to wait on lawmaker’s data request
2 years ago

Wis. election officials to wait on lawmaker’s data request

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The bipartisan Wisconsin Election Commission agreed Wednesday to postpone its consideration of a massive data request until it is clear whether the Republican chair of the Assembly elections committee who wants the information will be replaced. Brandtjen asked the election commission to provide her with the statewide voter registration list, which includes contact information submitted by voters, …

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Explainer: Protections against absentee ballot fraud in Wis.
2 years, 1 month ago

Explainer: Protections against absentee ballot fraud in Wis.

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Nov. 8 election is drawing near, and nearly 600,000 Wisconsin voters have already cast their ballots through advance voting. Wisconsin Election Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe called the official’s alleged action a setback to public confidence, but said she has “every confidence the upcoming election will be fair and accurate.” Here are answers to some of the …

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In final days, Evers asks Wis. voters to worry about Michels
2 years, 1 month ago

In final days, Evers asks Wis. voters to worry about Michels

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. “I’m not the flashiest guy in the room,” Evers said, pivoting quickly to portray Republican Tim Michels as the opposite — a “radical” and “dangerous” force who could be a threat to democracy. Evers certified President Joe Biden’s win; Michels, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has said that “maybe” the 2020 election …

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What to watch in Wis., 3 other states in Tuesday’s primaries
2 years, 4 months ago

What to watch in Wis., 3 other states in Tuesday’s primaries

Associated Press  

The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin governor’s race on Tuesday features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence. What to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut: WISCONSIN Construction company co-owner Tim Michels has Trump’s endorsement in the governor’s race and has been spending millions of his own …

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Trump ally takes on Walker protégé in Wis. governor’s race
2 years, 4 months ago

Trump ally takes on Walker protégé in Wis. governor’s race

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Republican hopes to reclaim a crucial governor’s seat in swing-state Wisconsin this year long appeared to rest on Rebecca Kleefisch, a former TV news anchor who spent eight years as former Gov. She’s the handpicked candidate of the failed establishment, the RINOs.” That’s a derogatory term standing for ”Republican in name only.” “Rebecca Kleefisch does not have …

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Trump backs rival to top Wis. Republican who won’t decertify
2 years, 4 months ago

Trump backs rival to top Wis. Republican who won’t decertify

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed a little-known Republican challenging Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, accusing Vos of doing too little to overturn 2020 election results in the swing state. Trump called Adam Steen a “rising patriotic candidate” ahead of Wisconsin’s Aug. 9 primary, in which Vos, the state’s most powerful Republican, is heavily favored. Also …

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Trump-backed Wis. candidate won’t commit to backing him
2 years, 4 months ago

Trump-backed Wis. candidate won’t commit to backing him

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — The Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor endorsed by Donald Trump would not commit Monday to supporting Trump should he run for president again in 2024, but also didn’t rule out trying to decertify his 2020 loss in the battleground state. Trump-backed candidate Tim Michels, at a town hall event a week before the Aug. 9 primary, also …

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