Residents of an upscale enclave outside Austin, Texas, learned the hard way what it’s like when a multibillionaire moves into the mansion next door. Some of them have started a ruckus over it.
Category: Security and Warning Systems
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Expert Tips on How to Stay Safe at Crowded Events
Recent attacks have made some travelers wary about attending outdoor celebrations, concerts and sports events. Here’s how experts say you can protect yourself.
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Headed to New Orleans for the Super Bowl or Mardi Gras? Here’s a Safety Guide.
A New Year’s Day terrorist attack killed 14 people, rattled the city and prompted government officials to enhance the security precautions for the upcoming events.
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Expecting Protests at the Oscars, Police Plan to Beef Up Security
The Los Angeles police said it would increase its presence at the Academy Awards, given the potential for protests related to the Israel-Hamas war.
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At Sam’s Club, a Human Will No Longer Check Your Receipt at the Door
Instead, artificial intelligence technology will scan carts, the company says, eliminating annoying bottlenecks at the exit.
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Facial Recognition Powers ‘Automated Apartheid’ in Israel, Report Says
The Israeli government is using computer vision to monitor Palestinian travel across checkpoints, according to the report.
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The Rise of the Active Shooter Defense Industry
The New York Times – Business:More companies are promising to protect children or employees against gun violence. But the industry is largely unregulated and unproven.
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Lawyers Barred by Madison Square Garden Found a Way Back In
The New York Times – Business:MSG Entertainment resorted to facial recognition technology to kick out legal foes, but some have undermined the ban using a law passed to protect theater critics in 1941.
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Walgreens Executive Says Shoplifting Threat Was Overstated
The New York Times – Business:In a call with investors on Thursday, the chief financial officer of Walgreens, James Kehoe, said “maybe we cried too much last year” over theft.
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Congress Gives Boeing a Reprieve on 737 Max Cockpit Changes
The New York Times – Business:The move will allow two new versions of the jet to be certified without major modifications, but it requires safety changes on all Max models.