Police increasingly rely on tech data for investigations
A Providence RI report shows U S law enforcement requests to tech giants for user data have tripled since 2015 with Apple Google Facebook and Microsoft reporting over 112 000 requests in early 2020. Newport police say online data helps solve crimes from thefts to a fatal party stabbing at a vacation rental. Authorities note gag orders shield how requests are made, sparking calls to reform surveillance laws and curb overuse of secret warrants.
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Afghan militias mobilize to challenge Taliban advances
Afghan President Ghani endorses a united front of former anti Taliban militias as battles surge in northern regions. Acting Defense Minister Mohammadi pledges full support and resources while skeptics warn the move could spark renewed civil conflict and rival clashes among allied forces.
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Federal strike forces to target gun trafficking in five cities
The Justice Department will deploy anti gun trafficking strike forces in New York Chicago Los Angeles the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington DC this summer. Led by local U S attorneys the teams will target trafficking corridors and involve NYPD and ATF personnel with work to begin within 30 days.
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U S pressures Iran as state linked sites face takedown
U S authorities seized about three dozen Iran linked news domains accusing disinformation as tensions rise over Tehran’s nuclear program and Raisi stance. IRNA confirmed seizures while sites including Press TV Al Masirah and Al Alam received federal takedown notices in a wider crackdown amid stalled nuclear talks and sanctions.
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