Facebook data inquiries report shows 38000+ requests in H1 2013
Facebook released its first data inquiry report detailing government requests for user information in the first half of 2013. U S authorities accounted for about 20 000 to 21 000 requests, with roughly 80 percent of cases partially complied.
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Debt limit deadline shifts into mid October crisis
Washington warns the United States will exhaust borrowing authority by mid October risking Social Security payments and military salaries. Obama refuses to negotiate with Republicans demanding spending cuts or repeal of the health care law. Treasury projects only 50 billion cash on hand, risking a default and market disruption.
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Protests surge as reforms battle widens in Mexico City
Tens of thousands of striking teachers flood Mexico City, disrupting traffic and blocking Congress as they challenge President Pena Nieto's reforms including education and energy plans. Riot police report no clashes yet. analysts warn of possible escalation while lawmakers debate mandatory teacher evaluations and hiring rules.
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Water depletion endangers U.S. breadbasket aquifer
A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences warns the High Plains aquifer in the United States faces rapid depletion with 30 percent of groundwater pumped and 39 percent more projected to vanish over five decades. Scenarios show 20 percent conservation now could extend agricultural production to 2070, urging reduced water use across South Dakota to Texas.
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Donley to Lead Pentagon Review on HQ Cost Cuts
Former Air Force Secretary Michael Donley will head a Pentagon review aimed at reducing headquarters spending by about 40 billion through fiscal 2023. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said findings are due to Defense Secretary Hagel by September and focus on restructuring OSD to match new budgets and threats.
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