thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Zuckerberg Has A Plan To Blow TikTok Off The Map. It’s Called ‘Reels’

Facebook will soon launch “ Instagram Reels , ” a platform similar to the popular video app Tik Tok , in the United States .
The launch comes as Chinese-owned Tik Tok faces scrutiny over security concerns .
Instagram Reels will allow users to create and post 15-second videos using a variety of music , similar to Tik Tok , NBC reported .
Videos can go viral in a “ Featured Reels ” section of the platform , another feature like Tik Tok .
Once Reels launches , users will see a “ Reels ” icon on the bottom of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platform from there .
Reels can be posted to the main Instagram feed or to the explore page , according to NBC .
The launch of Tik Tok ’ s new competitor had reportedly been a year-long process .
It first launched in November in Brazil and is now available in France , Germany , and most recently , India – right after the country banned more than 50 Chinese-owned apps , including Tik Tok , over security concerns , NBC reported .
( RELATED : TikTok Hires Former GOP And Democratic Congressional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of The Election ) Reels will launch in the United States and more than 50 other countries within a few weeks , according to the report .
The Trump administration recently announced that they were seriously considering banning Tik Tok over national security concerns .
Politicians and national security experts have repeatedly warned against potential security threats from the Chinese-owned app .
Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley said during a March hearing that “ Tik Tok has admitted that it has sent user data to China , ” which he said is “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people.
” He also noted that the U.S. Army prohibits the app from being on any of their devices .
An email sent to Amazon employees Friday told them to delete the video app off their devices due to “ security risks.
” The company later claimed the email was “ sent in error ” and said that there is “ no change ” to Amazon ‘ s policies regarding Tik Tok .

Facebook will soon launch “Instagram Reels,” a platform similar to the popular video app Tik Tok, in the United States. The launch comes as Chinese-owned Tik Tok faces scrutiny over security concerns.
Instagram Reels will allow users to create and post 15-second videos using a variety of music, similar to Tik Tok, NBC reported. Videos can go viral in a “Featured Reels” section of the platform, another feature like Tik Tok. Once Reels launches, users will see a “Reels” icon on the bottom of their Instagram pages and can access the platform from there. Reels can be posted to the main Instagram feed or to the explore page, according to NBC.
EXCLU: Mark Zuckerberg will launch Instagram Reels, Facebook’s answer to TikTok, in the United States and more than 50 other countries in a matter of weeks, sources familiar with the matter tell us. The global launch comes as TikTok is facing scrutiny from Washington. https://t.co/6UHYlnRsVZ — Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) July 16, 2020
The launch of Tik Tok’s new competitor had reportedly been a year-long process. It first launched in November in Brazil and is now available in France, Germany, and most recently, India – right after the country banned more than 50 Chinese-owned apps, including Tik Tok, over security concerns, NBC reported. (RELATED: TikTok Hires Former GOP And Democratic Congressional Staffers To Lobby On US Policy Ahead Of The Election)
Reels will launch in the United States and more than 50 other countries within a few weeks, according to the report.
The Trump administration recently announced that they were seriously considering banning Tik Tok over national security concerns. Politicians and national security experts have repeatedly warned against potential security threats from the Chinese-owned app.
Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley said during a March hearing that “Tik Tok has admitted that it has sent user data to China,” which he said is “a major security risk for the American people.” He also noted that the U.S. Army prohibits the app from being on any of their devices.
An email sent to Amazon employees Friday told them to delete the video app off their devices due to “security risks.” The company later claimed the email was “sent in error” and said that there is “no change” to Amazon‘s policies regarding Tik Tok.


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--EXCLUSIVE: White House’s Deregulation Effort Specifically Boosts Black America’s COVID Recovery, Ben

EXCLUSIVE: White House’s Deregulation Effort Specifically Boosts Black America’s COVID Recovery, Ben Carson Says

The White House is framing President Donald Trump ’ s deregulatory initiative as a critical part of the post-coronavirus economic recovery , and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said Thursday those policies will benefit black America and other minority communities in particular .
“ President Trump has taken the necessary actions to eliminate regulatory barriers and provide opportunities for minority communities that previous Administrations talked about , but failed to do , ” Carson told the Daily Caller .
“ As the Chair of the White House Council on Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with minority communities to work to address and alleviate burdensome regulations that have disproportionally impacted Americans across the spectrum.
” Carson added that his department has “ eased regulations to make housing more affordable , opened up pathways for alternative solutions to the housing challenges we face , and have returned power to localities who are more in tune with their unique community needs.
” Senior administration officials also briefed reporters ahead of a Thursday afternoon event on the White House South Lawn , where Trump is expected to deliver remarks alongside individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the administration ’ s policies .
( EXCLUSIVE : Trump Says He ‘ Should Be At 100 Percent ’ Approval With Black Voters ) One official claimed that for every new regulation the administration has signed , it has rolled back seven .
In response to a question from the Daily Caller about what specific deregulatory actions the administration is planning to boost black America , the officials said they didn ’ t want to “ get out ahead of the president ” on deregulation announcements .
Brooke Rollins , acting director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Caller in turn that the coronavirus pandemic not only illustrated but exacerbated economic disenfranchisement among African Americans .
She pointed to Trump ’ s calls for school choice and recent investments to expand broadband networks as examples of the administration ’ s commitment to addressing the economic gap .
Rollins also noted that the president specifically tapped Carson and White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Executive Director Scott Turner to develop and implement additional avenues to help the black community through the end of the year and throughout a second term in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort .
Dr. Carson and several of the cabinet members have been really focused on it , ” Rollins explained .
“ That will remain a priority for the president.
” Trump has taken a host of deregulatory actions to boost economic recovery from coronavirus .
In May and June he signed executive orders waiving regulations prohibiting job growth and expediting construction projects .
He announced Wednesday an additional rule change to the National Environmental Policy Act that seeks to further streamline the approval process for infrastructure projects .
The “ One Federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for infrastructure projects be limited to two years .
Trump claimed that the previous regulations allowed the review process to last up to 20 years .
Still , the president ’ s critics have argued in recent months that the administration has not done enough to specifically address racial inequality .
Trump told reporters in early June that the best way to address racially-charged police brutality was to lift up Black America was by reigniting economic growth for all Americans , a statement widely criticized by his political opponents .

The White House is framing President Donald Trump’s deregulatory initiative as a critical part of the post-coronavirus economic recovery, and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said Thursday those policies will benefit black America and other minority communities in particular.
“President Trump has taken the necessary actions to eliminate regulatory barriers and provide opportunities for minority communities that previous Administrations talked about, but failed to do,” Carson told the Daily Caller. “As the Chair of the White House Council on Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing, I have traveled the country to sit down with minority communities to work to address and alleviate burdensome regulations that have disproportionally impacted Americans across the spectrum.”
Carson added that his department has “eased regulations to make housing more affordable, opened up pathways for alternative solutions to the housing challenges we face, and have returned power to localities who are more in tune with their unique community needs.”
Senior administration officials also briefed reporters ahead of a Thursday afternoon event on the White House South Lawn, where Trump is expected to deliver remarks alongside individuals who “have been transformed” by the administration’s policies. (EXCLUSIVE: Trump Says He ‘Should Be At 100 Percent’ Approval With Black Voters)
One official claimed that for every new regulation the administration has signed, it has rolled back seven. In response to a question from the Daily Caller about what specific deregulatory actions the administration is planning to boost black America, the officials said they didn’t want to “get out ahead of the president” on deregulation announcements.
Brooke Rollins, acting director of the Domestic Policy Council, told the Daily Caller in turn that the coronavirus pandemic not only illustrated but exacerbated economic disenfranchisement among African Americans. She pointed to Trump’s calls for school choice and recent investments to expand broadband networks as examples of the administration’s commitment to addressing the economic gap. Rollins also noted that the president specifically tapped Carson and White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council Executive Director Scott Turner to develop and implement additional avenues to help the black community through the end of the year and throughout a second term in office.
“We will continue this effort. Dr. Carson and several of the cabinet members have been really focused on it,” Rollins explained. “That will remain a priority for the president.”
Trump has taken a host of deregulatory actions to boost economic recovery from coronavirus. In May and June he signed executive orders waiving regulations prohibiting job growth and expediting construction projects.
He announced Wednesday an additional rule change to the National Environmental Policy Act that seeks to further streamline the approval process for infrastructure projects. The “One Federal Decision” policy requires that environmental reviews for infrastructure projects be limited to two years. Trump claimed that the previous regulations allowed the review process to last up to 20 years.
Still, the president’s critics have argued in recent months that the administration has not done enough to specifically address racial inequality. Trump told reporters in early June that the best way to address racially-charged police brutality was to lift up Black America was by reigniting economic growth for all Americans, a statement widely criticized by his political opponents.


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Winona Ryder, Vanessa Paradis Claim Johnny Depp Wasn’t Abusive

Johnny Depp ’ s exes Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis released witness statements claiming the actor was not abusive .
Both actresses were expected to give testimony via videolink , but neither Ryder or Paradis were called to the stand , according to a report published Thursday by Page Six .
Instead the women both gave witness statements .
Depp has been accused of abusive behavior by ex-wife Amber Heard and has sued The Sun for publishing an article calling him a “ wife-beater.
” Ryder and Depp were engaged for three years beginning in 1990 .
They met at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fire !
” “ I am aware of the violence allegations that have been made publicly for the last few years by Johnny Depp ’ s ex-wife Amber Heard , ” Ryder said in her statement .
“ I knew Johnny very well years ago , ” she added .
“ We were together as a couple for four years , and I counted him as my best friend , and as close to me as family .
I count our relationship as one of the more significant relationships of my life.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of Johnny Depp ’ s Alleged Lunch , Cocaine And Whiskey ) Ryder claimed she was speaking from her “ own experience , ” but said Depp was “ never , never violent ” towards her .
“ I understand that it is very important that I speak from my own experience , as I obviously was not there during his marriage to Amber , but , from my experience , which was so wildly different , I was absolutely shocked , confused and upset when I heard the accusations against him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he is an incredibly violent person is the farthest thing from the Johnny I knew and loved.
” “ I can not wrap my head around these accusations , ” Ryder said .
“ He was never , never violent towards me .
He was never , never abusive at all towards me .
He has never been violent or abusive towards anybody I have seen.
” “ I truly and honestly only know him as a really good man — an incredibly loving , extremely caring guy who was so very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he loves , and I felt so very , very safe with him , ” she added .
“ I do not want to call anyone a liar but from my experience of Johnny , it is impossible to believe that such horrific allegations are true .
I find it extremely upsetting , knowing him as I do.
” Paradis and Depp share two children together .
The couple was together from 1998 until 2012 .
“ I am aware of the allegations which Amber Heard has publicly accused Johnny of for more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement .
“ This is nothing like the true Johnny I have known , and from my personal experience of many years , I can say he was never violent or abusive to me.
” “ I have seen that these outrageous statements have been really distressing , and also caused damage to his career because unfortunately people have gone on believing these false facts , ” she added .
“ This is so upsetting as he has helped so many persons in his personal and professional life , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the middle of a legal battle against The Sun over an article published by the outlet which called Depp a “ wife beater.
” The Sun is using 14 allegedly violent incidents against Heard from 2013 to 2016 to defend its article .
Depp has denied any violence and claimed Heard fabricated bruises after saying Depp abused her .
A spokesperson for Heard said the experiences had by Paradis and Ryder don ’ t “ determine the experience ” of others .
“ We are glad they did not have the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokeswoman said , Page Six reported .
“ However , one woman ’ s experience does not determine the experience of another woman .
”

Johnny Depp’s exes Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis released witness statements claiming the actor was not abusive.
Both actresses were expected to give testimony via videolink, but neither Ryder or Paradis were called to the stand, according to a report published Thursday by Page Six. Instead the women both gave witness statements.
Depp has been accused of abusive behavior by ex-wife Amber Heard and has sued The Sun for publishing an article calling him a “wife-beater.”
Ryder and Depp were engaged for three years beginning in 1990. They met at the premiere of “Great Balls Of Fire!”
“I love that girl. I love her. I love her almost more than I love myself.” – Johnny Depp on Winona Ryder (1989) pic.twitter.com/cnUMPN8R1f — sophie ♡ (@voguesjace) July 9, 2020
“I am aware of the violence allegations that have been made publicly for the last few years by Johnny Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard,” Ryder said in her statement.
“I knew Johnny very well years ago,” she added. “We were together as a couple for four years, and I counted him as my best friend, and as close to me as family. I count our relationship as one of the more significant relationships of my life.” (RELATED: Amber Heard Shows Photos Of Johnny Depp’s Alleged Lunch, Cocaine And Whiskey)
Ryder claimed she was speaking from her “own experience,” but said Depp was “never, never violent” towards her.
“I understand that it is very important that I speak from my own experience, as I obviously was not there during his marriage to Amber, but, from my experience, which was so wildly different, I was absolutely shocked, confused and upset when I heard the accusations against him,” she continued. “The idea that he is an incredibly violent person is the farthest thing from the Johnny I knew and loved.”
“I cannot wrap my head around these accusations,” Ryder said. “He was never, never violent towards me. He was never, never abusive at all towards me. He has never been violent or abusive towards anybody I have seen.”
“I truly and honestly only know him as a really good man — an incredibly loving, extremely caring guy who was so very protective of me and the people that he loves, and I felt so very, very safe with him,” she added. “I do not want to call anyone a liar but from my experience of Johnny, it is impossible to believe that such horrific allegations are true. I find it extremely upsetting, knowing him as I do.”
Paradis and Depp share two children together. The couple was together from 1998 until 2012.
Johnny Depp libel trial: Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis’s witness statements in full https://t.co/fhXFTwolnA — SkyNews (@SkyNews) July 16, 2020
“I am aware of the allegations which Amber Heard has publicly accused Johnny of for more than four years now,” Paradis said in a statement. “This is nothing like the true Johnny I have known, and from my personal experience of many years, I can say he was never violent or abusive to me.”
“I have seen that these outrageous statements have been really distressing, and also caused damage to his career because unfortunately people have gone on believing these false facts,” she added. “This is so upsetting as he has helped so many persons in his personal and professional life, with kindness and generosity.”
Depp is currently in the middle of a legal battle against The Sun over an article published by the outlet which called Depp a “wife beater.” The Sun is using 14 allegedly violent incidents against Heard from 2013 to 2016 to defend its article. Depp has denied any violence and claimed Heard fabricated bruises after saying Depp abused her.
A spokesperson for Heard said the experiences had by Paradis and Ryder don’t “determine the experience” of others.
“We are glad they did not have the same experience as Ms. Heard,” the spokeswoman said, Page Six reported. “However, one woman’s experience does not determine the experience of another woman.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Pandemic Triggered Massive Decline In US Prison Population: Report

More than 100,000 state and federal prisoners were released from custody between March and June as the coronavirus spread nationwide , according to analysis from a criminal justice organization .
The overall U.S. prison population declined by 8 % over the course of those four months compared to the 2.2 % decrease that occurred in the entirety of 2019 , according to data compiled by The Marshall Project and The Associated Press .
The decrease was mostly a result of prisons not accepting individuals from county jails to stop the virus from spreading and court closures , although some facilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , The AP reported .
“ I would have helped someone who had nine or 10 months , someone who absolutely needed it , ” said Stephanie Parris , who was released weeks early from a two-year sentence at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women , according to The AP .
“ There was a lady in there who was very elderly , and she has very bad health problems .
I would have given my place to her.
” Rhode Island led the way in declining prison populations with a 32 % decrease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a 22 % decrease , and North Dakota and West Virginia each saw an 18 % decline in federal prisoners , The AP reported .
( RELATED : Over 100 Released Rikers Inmates Already Arrested Again For New Crimes : Report ) Rhode Island ’ s prison population declined by 771 prisoners , according to The AP , but just 71 were released due to coronavirus , Gov .
Gina Raimondo said .
Meanwhile , Connecticut ’ s prison population declined by 1,961 people , most of which are not due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Press .
With less activity and people ordered to stay at home , states saw significant decreases in criminal arrests during the pandemic , according to The New York Times , a likely factor in prison population declines .
For example , 2,734 people were arrested in Connecticut in April compared to the 6,196 who were arrested during April 2019 , CT Mirror reported .
Courts across the country have been backed up with cases due to restrictions put into place to combat the spread of the virus , another factor in prisoner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Illinois , which saw its prison population decrease by nearly 5,000 , are facing a “ mountain ” of cases , The Center Square reported .
At least 57,000 prisoners have had coronavirus , The AP reported .
More than 650 have died from the virus .
As coronavirus spread rapidly across the world in March , President Donald Trump declared a national emergency .
Meanwhile , the U.S. has experienced a recent surge in daily cases , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
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More than 100,000 state and federal prisoners were released from custody between March and June as the coronavirus spread nationwide, according to analysis from a criminal justice organization.
The overall U.S. prison population declined by 8% over the course of those four months compared to the 2.2% decrease that occurred in the entirety of 2019, according to data compiled by The Marshall Project and The Associated Press. The decrease was mostly a result of prisons not accepting individuals from county jails to stop the virus from spreading and court closures, although some facilities did elect to release some prisoners early, The AP reported.
“I would have helped someone who had nine or 10 months, someone who absolutely needed it,” said Stephanie Parris, who was released weeks early from a two-year sentence at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, according to The AP. “There was a lady in there who was very elderly, and she has very bad health problems. I would have given my place to her.”
Rhode Island led the way in declining prison populations with a 32% decrease in prisoners. Connecticut was close behind with a 22% decrease, and North Dakota and West Virginia each saw an 18% decline in federal prisoners, The AP reported. (RELATED: Over 100 Released Rikers Inmates Already Arrested Again For New Crimes: Report)
Rhode Island’s prison population declined by 771 prisoners, according to The AP, but just 71 were released due to coronavirus, Gov. Gina Raimondo said. Meanwhile, Connecticut’s prison population declined by 1,961 people, most of which are not due to early releases, according to The Middletown Press.
With less activity and people ordered to stay at home, states saw significant decreases in criminal arrests during the pandemic, according to The New York Times, a likely factor in prison population declines. For example, 2,734 people were arrested in Connecticut in April compared to the 6,196 who were arrested during April 2019, CT Mirror reported.
Courts across the country have been backed up with cases due to restrictions put into place to combat the spread of the virus, another factor in prisoner decreases according to The AP. Courts in Illinois, which saw its prison population decrease by nearly 5,000, are facing a “mountain” of cases, The Center Square reported.
At least 57,000 prisoners have had coronavirus, The AP reported. More than 650 have died from the virus.
As coronavirus spread rapidly across the world in March, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency. Meanwhile, the U.S. has experienced a recent surge in daily cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Football Players Must Isolate For 10 Days If They Contract Coronavirus, Individuals In Close Contact

Football Players Must Isolate For 10 Days If They Contract Coronavirus, Individuals In Close Contact Must Quarantine For 2 Weeks

College football players will be off of the field for a long time if they test positive for coronavirus .
The NCAA and Power Five conferences are primed to release coronavirus guidelines for the upcoming football season , and Sports Illustrated has obtained a copy of the document .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to SI , the document calls for all positive players to isolate for 10 days and “ until they ’ ve gone at least three days without symptoms , which the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement of respiratory symptoms ( e.g.
, cough , shortness of breath ) . '
” As for players who have been around teammates who test positive , they ’ ll have to quarantine for two weeks , and it doesn ’ t matter whether they test positive or not .
According to the document , this will apply to individuals around a player with coronavirus ” for at least 15 minutes while one or both parties is not wearing a mask.
” Under both scenarios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing games .
I don ’ t know how football can happen under these guidelines .
I just don ’ t .
Players who test positive sitting out for 10 days makes sense .
Obviously , you don ’ t want sick players running around all over the field in contact with each other .
That ’ s a disaster waiting to happen .
It ’ s the quarantining part that makes me very nervous .
If players simply around a sick player for 15 minutes without a mask have to quarantine for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t happening .
At the very least , you ’ re going to see entire teams get knocked out of playing .
Think about a locker room atmosphere , and I think you ’ ll quickly realize how fast an entire team could fall into the quarantine category if one player gets sick .
While I understand the need for safety , these guidelines are going to make it borderline impossible to play if a few players get coronavirus in a locker room .
That ’ s just the reality of the @ @

College football players will be off of the field for a long time if they test positive for coronavirus.
The NCAA and Power Five conferences are primed to release coronavirus guidelines for the upcoming football season, and Sports Illustrated has obtained a copy of the document. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
According to SI, the document calls for all positive players to isolate for 10 days and “until they’ve gone at least three days without symptoms, which the document defines as ‘resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement of respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath).'”
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As for players who have been around teammates who test positive, they’ll have to quarantine for two weeks, and it doesn’t matter whether they test positive or not. According to the document, this will apply to individuals around a player with coronavirus ” for at least 15 minutes while one or both parties is not wearing a mask.”
Under both scenarios, players would obviously be banned from playing games.
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I don’t know how football can happen under these guidelines. I just don’t. Players who test positive sitting out for 10 days makes sense.
Obviously, you don’t want sick players running around all over the field in contact with each other. That’s a disaster waiting to happen.
It’s the quarantining part that makes me very nervous. If players simply around a sick player for 15 minutes without a mask have to quarantine for two weeks, then the season isn’t happening.
At the very least, you’re going to see entire teams get knocked out of playing. Think about a locker room atmosphere, and I think you’ll quickly realize how fast an entire team could fall into the quarantine category if one player gets sick.
It’s a disaster waiting to happen.
While I understand the need for safety, these guidelines are going to make it borderline impossible to play if a few players get coronavirus in a locker room. That’s just the reality of the situation.


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Top House Republican Says Massive Twitter Hack Had Potential To Jeopardize National Security

The coordinated hacking of high-profile Twitter accounts on Wednesday had the potential to endanger national security , House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member Rep. James Comer told Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in a letter Thursday .
The Twitter accounts for some of the platform ’ s most prominent users — including former President Barack Obama and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden — were compromised Wednesday afternoon by apparent bitcoin scammers .
Twitter said in a statement that the breaches were the result of a “ coordinated social engineering attack ” against Twitter employees that have access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked in the tweets posted to the compromised accounts during the attack racked up at least $ 115,000 , according to NBC News , citing a public register of bitcoin transactions .
Comer , a Kentucky Republican , said in his letter to Dorsey that Twitter ’ s failure to secure its site from such an attack “ not only created an opportunity for criminals to perpetrate a crime broadcasted to millions of Twitter ’ s users , but the hackers ’ potential breach of Twitter ’ s security poses broader risks regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Comer also alluded to President Donald Trump ’ s penchant to govern via Tweet , suggesting that Wednesday ’ s breach could have impacted national security had the hackers chose to post something other than bitcoin scams to the Twitter accounts of their prominent victims .
( RELATED : Hackers Compromise Joe Biden , Barack Obama ’ s Twitter Accounts , Promote Bitcoin Scam ) “ Indeed , the President , with 83.5 million followers , is a frequent user of Twitter , which allows him to break through the filter of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans and the world , ” Comer wrote .
“ Breaches similar to yesterday ’ s have the potential to jeopardize national and economic security and disrupt the lives of millions of Americans.
” Motherboard reported Wednesday that a Twitter insider with access to an internal administration tool worked with the attackers who took over accounts during the attack .
“ We used a rep that literally done all the work for us , ” an unnamed source who took over the accounts told Motherboard .
A second unnamed source who was involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid the Twitter insider who assisted them during the attack .
A Twitter spokesperson told Motherboard on Wednesday evening that the company is investigating whether the employee targeted by the social engineering attack was responsible for hijacking the victims ’ accounts themselves or if they granted hackers direct access to the administration tool .
Twitter acknowledged in a statement Wednesday that its internal systems and tools were used to “ take control of many high-visible ( including verified ) accounts and Tweet on their behalf.
” Comer asked Dorsey to provide a briefing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reform by July 24 that addresses how many Twitter employees were targeted during the attack , whether a foreign adversary was involved in the attack , the total number of accounts impacted by the breach and the steps Twitter will take to ensure a similar breach never occurs again .
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The coordinated hacking of high-profile Twitter accounts on Wednesday had the potential to endanger national security, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member Rep. James Comer told Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in a letter Thursday.
The Twitter accounts for some of the platform’s most prominent users — including former President Barack Obama and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden — were compromised Wednesday afternoon by apparent bitcoin scammers.
Twitter said in a statement that the breaches were the result of a “coordinated social engineering attack” against Twitter employees that have access to internal administration tools.
The bitcoin address linked in the tweets posted to the compromised accounts during the attack racked up at least $115,000, according to NBC News, citing a public register of bitcoin transactions.
Comer, a Kentucky Republican, said in his letter to Dorsey that Twitter’s failure to secure its site from such an attack “not only created an opportunity for criminals to perpetrate a crime broadcasted to millions of Twitter’s users, but the hackers’ potential breach of Twitter’s security poses broader risks regarding hackers’ access to private direct messages.”
Comer also alluded to President Donald Trump’s penchant to govern via Tweet, suggesting that Wednesday’s breach could have impacted national security had the hackers chose to post something other than bitcoin scams to the Twitter accounts of their prominent victims. (RELATED: Hackers Compromise Joe Biden, Barack Obama’s Twitter Accounts, Promote Bitcoin Scam)
“Indeed, the President, with 83.5 million followers, is a frequent user of Twitter, which allows him to break through the filter of traditional media and speak directly to all Americans and the world,” Comer wrote. “Breaches similar to yesterday’s have the potential to jeopardize national and economic security and disrupt the lives of millions of Americans.”
Motherboard reported Wednesday that a Twitter insider with access to an internal administration tool worked with the attackers who took over accounts during the attack.
“We used a rep that literally done all the work for us,” an unnamed source who took over the accounts told Motherboard. A second unnamed source who was involved in the breaches told Motherboard they had paid the Twitter insider who assisted them during the attack.
A Twitter spokesperson told Motherboard on Wednesday evening that the company is investigating whether the employee targeted by the social engineering attack was responsible for hijacking the victims’ accounts themselves or if they granted hackers direct access to the administration tool.
Twitter acknowledged in a statement Wednesday that its internal systems and tools were used to “take control of many high-visible (including verified) accounts and Tweet on their behalf.”
We know they used this access to take control of many highly-visible (including verified) accounts and Tweet on their behalf. We’re looking into what other malicious activity they may have conducted or information they may have accessed and will share more here as we have it. — Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) July 16, 2020
Comer asked Dorsey to provide a briefing to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform by July 24 that addresses how many Twitter employees were targeted during the attack, whether a foreign adversary was involved in the attack, the total number of accounts impacted by the breach and the steps Twitter will take to ensure a similar breach never occurs again.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-16--EXCLUSIVE: Roger Stone Speaks Out After Trump Commutes His Sentence

Long-time Republican operative and Daily Caller Men ’ s Fashion Editor Roger Stone joined the Daily Caller for the first @ @ @ @ @ commuted his prison sentence .
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thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Report: Florida Teachers Prepare Their Living Wills As Debate Over Schools Reopening Rages On

Some teachers in St. John ’ s County in Florida are reportedly working on their last wills and testaments as they prepare to return to school in the fall .
Andrea Clark , a 5th grade teacher and her school ’ s teachers union representative , told local news Monday she heard of plans to draft living wills from around 10 other teachers in the county , according to First Coast News .
“ They are so concerned about returning to school that they are updating their wills or making their wills , ” Clark said .
“ Some teachers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fairly certain that if they caught COVID-19 , it would be a bad outcome , possibly fatal.
” Educators have expressed concern about reopening schools after state data released earlier this month indicated that nearly one-third of the roughly 54,000 Florida children tested returned positive results , The Hill reported .
Florida has recently seen its number of coronavirus cases surge .
The state reported 13,965 cases and 156 new deaths Thursday , the highest death toll reported by the state in a single day thus far , according to WPLG Local 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , the largest single-day increase recorded in the U.S .
The state has reported more than 311,000 cases and nearly 4,700 deaths since the pandemic began , according to data from the Florida Department of Health .
( RELATED : Is Florida Having A Coronavirus Resurgence ?
Here ’ s What We Know ) The Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order earlier this month stating “ all school boards and charter school governing boards must open brick and mortar schools at least five days per week for all students.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that local county health departments would help establish protocols .
Florida Education Association president Fedrick Ingram criticized the order for not providing more details and giving teachers a four week timeline to prepare .
“ Teachers are angry and in fact , they should be , ” Ingram told 10 Tampa Bay in a statement Tuesday .
For schools in St. Johns County like the one Clark teaches at , parents have been given the option to either send their children to a brick and mortar school or to switch to virtual learning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ’ m not sure how we ’ re going to handle things at home , ” Clark said .
The school district in St. Johns County also published a document Tuesday answering a number of questions from concerned parents and teachers .

Some teachers in St. John’s County in Florida are reportedly working on their last wills and testaments as they prepare to return to school in the fall.
Andrea Clark, a 5th grade teacher and her school’s teachers union representative, told local news Monday she heard of plans to draft living wills from around 10 other teachers in the county, according to First Coast News.
“They are so concerned about returning to school that they are updating their wills or making their wills,” Clark said. “Some teachers have underlying health concerns where they feel fairly certain that if they caught COVID-19, it would be a bad outcome, possibly fatal.”
Educators have expressed concern about reopening schools after state data released earlier this month indicated that nearly one-third of the roughly 54,000 Florida children tested returned positive results, The Hill reported.
Over 31% of #COVID19 tests in children in #Florida are positive, whereas the positivity rate for #Florida‘s entire population is only ~11%. Schools set to open in 3 weeks. — Daniel Uhlfelder (@DWUhlfelderLaw) July 15, 2020
Florida has recently seen its number of coronavirus cases surge. The state reported 13,965 cases and 156 new deaths Thursday, the highest death toll reported by the state in a single day thus far, according to WPLG Local 10. Florida also reported 15,299 positive cases Sunday, the largest single-day increase recorded in the U.S.
The state has reported more than 311,000 cases and nearly 4,700 deaths since the pandemic began, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. (RELATED: Is Florida Having A Coronavirus Resurgence? Here’s What We Know)
The Florida Department of Education issued an emergency order earlier this month stating “all school boards and charter school governing boards must open brick and mortar schools at least five days per week for all students.” The state’s education department said that local county health departments would help establish protocols.
WATCH LIVE: Remarks at State Board of Education meeting in Hillsborough Countyhttps://t.co/ug1Qj109b3 — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) July 15, 2020
Florida Education Association president Fedrick Ingram criticized the order for not providing more details and giving teachers a four week timeline to prepare. “Teachers are angry and in fact, they should be,” Ingram told 10 Tampa Bay in a statement Tuesday.
For schools in St. Johns County like the one Clark teaches at, parents have been given the option to either send their children to a brick and mortar school or to switch to virtual learning from home, First Coast News reported. “I’m not sure how we’re going to handle things at home,” Clark said.
The school district in St. Johns County also published a document Tuesday answering a number of questions from concerned parents and teachers.


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--‘Bullshit’: Chris Cuomo Loses It On Trump For ‘Selling Beans’ Amid Pandemic

CNN Host Chris Cuomo went after President Donald Trump on Wednesday night over his recent praise of Goya Foods after boycotts targeted the company for their CEO ’ s support of the president .
“ Let ’ s start with this .
The pandemic is in full effect .
It ’ s feasting on us , especially red states whose governors followed Trump ’ s trail of denial to their own detriment , ” the CNN host said on “ Cuomo Prime Time.
” “ You tell me how a president in the middle of a pandemic has got time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kidding me ?
Hawking products ?
Goya , I don ’ t care who it is .
Resolute desk ?
This is what he ’ s resolute about ?
Pandemic priorities ?
” The president ’ s daughter , Ivanka , shared a photo of her Wednesday supporting Goya Foods with the caption reading , “ if it ’ s Goya , it has to be good.
” A photo of Trump posted on Instagram the same day shows him with Goya products on the Resolute Desk .
( RELATED : New Lows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Performance : Poll ) “ On your dime , in the middle of a pandemic , they ’ re selling beans , ” Cuomo declared .
“ Are you kidding me ?
!
This is not left and right .
This is reasonable , my brothers and sisters .
The guy is sitting at the Resolute Desk with a bunch of Goya products .
Proof positive of why we need many Faucis , but we only have one.
” He added , “ What good reason ?
That ’ s the question .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ OK , so what ’ s the bad reason ?
Now things start to look more clear .
Shift the blame , put stink on Fauci , sell your beans .
Cut out the CDC from data information .
What ’ s the good reason ?
Well , some hospitals weren ’ t reporting .
What does that have to do with the CDC being cut out ?
Make them report better .
National Guard ?
Give us the data in the administration ?
Why ?
I don ’ t know a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one .
Lie , deny , and defy.
” Over 130,000 Americans have died from the virus with number of confirmed cases continuing to rise especially in states that were quick to lift coronavirus restrictions , according to the Washington Post .
( RELATED : Georgia Governor Kemp Overrides All Local Mask Mandates ) “ The president keeps telling you the problem is testing .
You don ’ t think that has anything to do with his desire for this information ?
Wake up .
This is what ’ s making us sick.
@ @ @ @

CNN Host Chris Cuomo went after President Donald Trump on Wednesday night over his recent praise of Goya Foods after boycotts targeted the company for their CEO’s support of the president.
“Let’s start with this. The pandemic is in full effect. It’s feasting on us, especially red states whose governors followed Trump’s trail of denial to their own detriment,” the CNN host said on “Cuomo Prime Time.” “You tell me how a president in the middle of a pandemic has got time for this bullshit?! Are you kidding me? Hawking products? Goya, I don’t care who it is. Resolute desk? This is what he’s resolute about? Pandemic priorities?”
The president’s daughter, Ivanka, shared a photo of her Wednesday supporting Goya Foods with the caption reading, “if it’s Goya, it has to be good.” A photo of Trump posted on Instagram the same day shows him with Goya products on the Resolute Desk. (RELATED: New Lows On Approval Of Trump’s Presidential Performance: Poll)
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“On your dime, in the middle of a pandemic, they’re selling beans,” Cuomo declared. “Are you kidding me?! This is not left and right. This is reasonable, my brothers and sisters. The guy is sitting at the Resolute Desk with a bunch of Goya products. Proof positive of why we need many Faucis, but we only have one.”
He added, “What good reason? That’s the question. Now, you say, ‘None.’ OK, so what’s the bad reason? Now things start to look more clear. Shift the blame, put stink on Fauci, sell your beans. Cut out the CDC from data information. What’s the good reason? Well, some hospitals weren’t reporting. What does that have to do with the CDC being cut out? Make them report better. National Guard? Give us the data in the administration? Why? I don’t know a good reason but I know a bad one. Lie, deny, and defy.”
Over 130,000 Americans have died from the virus with number of confirmed cases continuing to rise especially in states that were quick to lift coronavirus restrictions, according to the Washington Post. (RELATED: Georgia Governor Kemp Overrides All Local Mask Mandates)
“The president keeps telling you the problem is testing. You don’t think that has anything to do with his desire for this information? Wake up. This is what’s making us sick.” Cuomo concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Alex Trebek Gives Fans Update On His Treatment For Cancer: ‘I’m Feeling Great’

Alex Trebek gave fans some encouraging news about his cancer treatments and said his “ numbers are good ” while he showed off his new goatee just ahead of his 80th birthday .
“ I ’ d also like to take this opportunity to give you a quick health update , ” the 79-year-old host of “ Jeopardy !
” explained in the clip posted on Twitter Thursday .
The post was noted by the “ Today ” show .
( RELATED : Alex Trebek Announces He Was Diagnosed With Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer ) “ I ’ m doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my treatment , and it is paying off , though it does fatigue me a great deal , ” he added .
“ My numbers are good , I ’ m feeling great.
” The host continued , explaining that “ during the break from the studio , I even wrote a book that will be coming out July 21st.
” ( RELATED : Alex Trebek Begins New Season Of ‘ Jeopardy !
’ After Completing Cancer Treatment ) The book he is referring to is “ The Answer is… : Reflections on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the famed game show host revealed that due to the coronavirus outbreak , “ Jeopardy !
” will be taking a look back at past great episodes .
“ For the first time ever , we are going to open the ‘ Jeopardy !
’ vaults and take another look at some of our favorite episodes , including the very first ‘ Jeopardy !
’ show I ever hosted — mustache and all , ” Trebek shared .
Trebek , who has been hosting the game show since 1984 , made headlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer .
As previously reported , after undergoing his first round of chemotherapy , he revealed that he was on the mend and going back to work .
Not long after , the host shared that his numbers ( tumor markers , used to approximate the extent of tumor growth ) had skyrocketed up more than 50 % and he would be going in for a second round of chemotherapy .

Alex Trebek gave fans some encouraging news about his cancer treatments and said his “numbers are good” while he showed off his new goatee just ahead of his 80th birthday.
“I’d also like to take this opportunity to give you a quick health update,” the 79-year-old host of “Jeopardy!” explained in the clip posted on Twitter Thursday. The post was noted by the “Today” show. (RELATED: Alex Trebek Announces He Was Diagnosed With Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer)
“I’m doing well, I’ve been continuing my treatment, and it is paying off, though it does fatigue me a great deal,” he added. “My numbers are good, I’m feeling great.”
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The host continued, explaining that “during the break from the studio, I even wrote a book that will be coming out July 21st.” (RELATED: Alex Trebek Begins New Season Of ‘Jeopardy!’ After Completing Cancer Treatment)
The book he is referring to is “The Answer is…: Reflections on My Life.”
Later in the video, the famed game show host revealed that due to the coronavirus outbreak, “Jeopardy!” will be taking a look back at past great episodes.
“For the first time ever, we are going to open the ‘Jeopardy!’ vaults and take another look at some of our favorite episodes, including the very first ‘Jeopardy!’ show I ever hosted — mustache and all,” Trebek shared.
Trebek, who has been hosting the game show since 1984, made headlines last March when he announced he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.
As previously reported, after undergoing his first round of chemotherapy, he revealed that he was on the mend and going back to work.
Not long after, the host shared that his numbers (tumor markers, used to approximate the extent of tumor growth) had skyrocketed up more than 50% and he would be going in for a second round of chemotherapy.


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Gun Control Groups Receive Taxpayer Protection Funds To Fund Antigun Candidates

Gun control activists are lining their pockets with taxpayer-funded coronavirus economic relief while at the same time paying millions to antigun candidates who would crush the Second Amendment rights of American citizens .
The difficulty is deciding which is more infuriating , the wanton abuse of taxpayer-funded support for small businesses or the audacity of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and Giffords : Courage to Fight Gun Violence co-founders former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Arizona , Mark Kelly .
Brady netted between $ 350,000 and $ 1 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 350,000 .
At the same time , Brady pledged $ 4 million for gun control in the 2020 election , and Giffords just announced a plan to spend $ 1.25 million in Colorado alone to support former Democratic Gov .
John Hickenlooper in his race against Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner .
Since the coronavirus shutdowns began , background checks for gun sales skyrocketed to 5.4 million in the second quarter .
NSSF estimated nearly 2.5 million are first-time buyers .
At the same time , Brady solicitations for donations have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made multiple media appearances denigrating gun buyers .
American small businesses have done their best to navigate the unprecedented hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
A near economic stall-out means millions have been temporarily laid off as businesses large and small shuttered .
The firearm industry was hit as well , but most states followed Department of Homeland Security guidance deeming firearm-related businesses “ essential ” and , therefore , open .
This was significant , as gun manufacturers , distributors and retailers employ more than 330,000 Americans and every employee has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To help bridge the troubled waters for businesses , Congress passed the CARES Act , which provided Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) loans for employers to keep workers on their payroll .
Watchdogs have zeroed in on companies that received loans but could ’ ve gone without them .
Brady and Giffords are using taxpayer dollars to keep their operations afloat , while spending millions to buy the gun control candidates they want , including Mark Kelly .
Because money is fungible , American taxpayers are underwriting gun control organizations and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights of those taxpayers .
When asked about receiving PPP loans , Brady ’ s spokesman told the Washington Free Beacon , “ We just applied and were approved , obviously , under the same sort of criteria as others with concerns for payroll .
”

By Larry Keane
Gun control activists are lining their pockets with taxpayer-funded coronavirus economic relief while at the same time paying millions to antigun candidates who would crush the Second Amendment rights of American citizens.
The difficulty is deciding which is more infuriating, the wanton abuse of taxpayer-funded support for small businesses or the audacity of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence co-founders former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Arizona, Mark Kelly. Brady netted between $350,000 and $1 million, while Giffords grabbed between $150,000-$350,000. At the same time, Brady pledged $4 million for gun control in the 2020 election, and Giffords just announced a plan to spend $1.25 million in Colorado alone to support former Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper in his race against Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner.
Since the coronavirus shutdowns began, background checks for gun sales skyrocketed to 5.4 million in the second quarter. NSSF estimated nearly 2.5 million are first-time buyers. At the same time, Brady solicitations for donations have been nonstop and Giffords spokesperson David Chipman has made multiple media appearances denigrating gun buyers.
Tax Dollars
American small businesses have done their best to navigate the unprecedented hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic. A near economic stall-out means millions have been temporarily laid off as businesses large and small shuttered. The firearm industry was hit as well, but most states followed Department of Homeland Security guidance deeming firearm-related businesses “essential” and, therefore, open. This was significant, as gun manufacturers, distributors and retailers employ more than 330,000 Americans and every employee has been critical during these uncertain times.
To help bridge the troubled waters for businesses, Congress passed the CARES Act, which provided Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for employers to keep workers on their payroll. Watchdogs have zeroed in on companies that received loans but could’ve gone without them. Brady and Giffords are using taxpayer dollars to keep their operations afloat, while spending millions to buy the gun control candidates they want, including Mark Kelly. Because money is fungible, American taxpayers are underwriting gun control organizations and their efforts to infringe on the Second Amendment rights of those taxpayers.
When asked about receiving PPP loans, Brady’s spokesman told the Washington Free Beacon, “We just applied and were approved, obviously, under the same sort of criteria as others with concerns for payroll.”


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Sen Hawley Asks Barr To Look Into St Louis Prosecutor’s Investigation Of The McCloskey Family

Republican Senator Josh Hawley urged Attorney General William Barr Thursday to launch a civil rights investigation into the St. Louis Circuit Attorney ’ s Office that is “ threatening to prosecute ” the McCloskey family .
In a letter to Barr , Hawley wrote that Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner ’ s decision to investigate lawyers Mark and Patricia McCloskey was an “ unacceptable abuse of power and [ a ] threat the Second Amendment.
” The McCloskeys were investigated after confronting protesters with firearms , Gardner ’ s office said in a statement .
Protesters broke down the gate to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driveway in St. Louis , Missouri on June 28 , according to video of the incident .
( Related : ESPN Reporter Allegedly Tells Sen. Josh Hawley ‘ F*** You ’ Over NBA , China Criticism ) Gardner ’ s office is “ threatening to prosecute not the trespassers , but the McCloskeys ” and permitted police to seize the McCloskey ’ s firearms , Hawley wrote , citing a KMOV4 article .
The police have filed for warrants , but no charges have been filed against the McCloskeys , KMOV4 reported Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firearms , and police have applied for warrants in the case , with an indictment believed to be imminent , ” Hawley wrote .
“ This morning I have asked the Department of Justice to open a civil rights investigation into the St Louis Circuit Attorneys Office , ” Hawley said on Twitter Thursday .
“ Targeting law-abiding citizens who exercise constitutionally protected rights for investigation & prosecution is an abuse of power , ” Hawley said .
Hawley said Gardner and the St. Louis Circuit Attorney ’ s office is following a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McCloskeys while refusing to prosecute violent protesters who were arrested , according to press release from Hawley ’ s office .
Hawley said the McCloskeys were within their Second Amendment rights to protect their home .
“ There is no question under Missouri law that the McCloskeys had the right to own and use their firearms to protect themselves from threatened violence , and that any criminal prosecution for these actions is legally unsound , ” Hawley wrote .
Gardner told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an email that she was “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would intervene in a local matter that is under investigation.
” The St. Louis Circuit Attorney ’ s Office tweeted Thursday that it “ will not be bullied by a sitting U.S .
Senator or anyone else ” and will continue the investigation .
Sen. Hawley did not respond immediately to the Daily Caller News Foundation for comment .
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Republican Senator Josh Hawley urged Attorney General William Barr Thursday to launch a civil rights investigation into the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office that is “threatening to prosecute” the McCloskey family.
In a letter to Barr, Hawley wrote that Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s decision to investigate lawyers Mark and Patricia McCloskey was an “unacceptable abuse of power and [a] threat the Second Amendment.”
The McCloskeys were investigated after confronting protesters with firearms, Gardner’s office said in a statement. Protesters broke down the gate to McCloskey’s home and marched the driveway in St. Louis, Missouri on June 28, according to video of the incident. (Related: ESPN Reporter Allegedly Tells Sen. Josh Hawley ‘F*** You’ Over NBA, China Criticism)
Gardner’s office is “threatening to prosecute not the trespassers, but the McCloskeys” and permitted police to seize the McCloskey’s firearms, Hawley wrote, citing a KMOV4 article. The police have filed for warrants, but no charges have been filed against the McCloskeys, KMOV4 reported Thursday.
“Her office has seized their firearms, and police have applied for warrants in the case, with an indictment believed to be imminent,” Hawley wrote.
“This morning I have asked the Department of Justice to open a civil rights investigation into the St Louis Circuit Attorneys Office,” Hawley said on Twitter Thursday.
“Targeting law-abiding citizens who exercise constitutionally protected rights for investigation & prosecution is an abuse of power,” Hawley said.
This morning I have asked the Department of Justice to open a civil rights investigation into the St Louis Circuit Attorneys Office. Targeting law abiding citizens who exercise constitutionally protected rights for investigation & prosecution is an abuse of power https://t.co/lg9GbisWgd — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 16, 2020
Hawley said Gardner and the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office is following a “politically-motivated pattern” in prosecuting the McCloskeys while refusing to prosecute violent protesters who were arrested, according to press release from Hawley’s office. Hawley said the McCloskeys were within their Second Amendment rights to protect their home.
“There is no question under Missouri law that the McCloskeys had the right to own and use their firearms to protect themselves from threatened violence, and that any criminal prosecution for these actions is legally unsound,” Hawley wrote.
Gardner told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an email that she was “deeply disappointed that a U.S. Senator would intervene in a local matter that is under investigation.”
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office tweeted Thursday that it “will not be bullied by a sitting U.S. Senator or anyone else” and will continue the investigation.
Baseless. Our office will continue to investigate this matter, and will not be bullied by a sitting U.S. Senator or anyone else. https://t.co/IWhHD8RaxG — Circuit Attorney (@stlcao) July 16, 2020
Sen. Hawley did not respond immediately to the Daily Caller News Foundation for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Fox Refuses To Fire Nick Cannon After Anti-Semitic, Anti-White Comments

Fox is allowing Nick Cannon to remain on “ The Masked Singer ” despite his anti-Semitic and anti-white comments , the company said in a statement .
Cannon ’ s commentary came during a June 30 episode of his “ Cannon ’ s Class ” podcast , where he spoke with Professor Griff , who has a record of making anti-Semitic comments .
The two pushed anti-Semitic theories , claimed black people are unable to be anti-Semitic because “ the Semitic people are black people.
” Cannon also said “ white people ” and Jewish people are “ the true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is clear and remorseful that his words were wrong ” after the host issued an apology Wednesday .
The network added that it “ will move forward with Nick and help him advance this important conversation , broadly.
” “ When we were made aware of Nick Cannon ’ s interview with Richard Griffin on YouTube , we immediately began a dialogue with Nick , ” Fox wrote in a statement to the Daily Caller .
“ He is clear and remorseful that his words were wrong and lacked both understanding and context @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was important for us to observe.
” “ Nick has sincerely apologized , and quickly taken steps to educate himself and make amends .
On that basis and given a belief that this moment calls for dialogue , we will move forward with Nick and help him advance this important conversation , broadly .
FOX condemns all forms of hate directed toward any community and we will combat bigotry of any kind.
” ViacomCBS , on the other hand , terminated its relationship with Cannon after the commentary , saying in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind.
” The statement added that ViacomCBS is “ deeply troubled that Nick has failed to acknowledge or apologize for perpetuating anti-Semitism.
” Cannon ’ s apology Wednesday came after first refusing to do so .
The host demanded an apology from ViacomCBS and ordered the company give him full ownership of the comedy show “ Wild ‘ N Out.
” Cannon also posted a statement on Facebook that many deemed insufficient , saying that “ anyone who knows me knows that I have no hatred in my heart or malicious intent.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again refused to apologize in an interview with Fast Company , saying that “ apologies are empty.
” ( RELATED : Superstar Nick Cannon No Longer Getting His Own Late-Night Show ) “ Are you forcing me to say the words ‘ I ’ m sorry ’ ?
” Cannon said in that interview .
“ Are you making me bow down , ’ cause then again , that would be perpetuating that same rhetoric that we ’ re trying to get away from , ” Cannon says .
“ What we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussion .
Correct me .
I don ’ t tell my children to say , ‘ I ’ m sorry.
’ I want them to understand where they need to be corrected .
And then that ’ s how we grow.
” Cannon ’ s most recent statement , which Fox referred the Daily Caller to , is in full below : First and foremost I extend my deepest and most sincere apologies to my Jewish sisters and brothers for the hurtful and divisive words that came out of my mouth during my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the worst stereotypes of a proud and magnificent people and I feel ashamed of the uninformed and naïve place that these words came from .
The video of this interview has since been removed .
While the Jewish experience encompasses more than 5,000 years and there is so much I have yet to learn , I have had at least a minor history lesson over the past few days and to say that it is eye-opening would be a vast understatement .
I want to express my gratitude to the Rabbis , community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me to help enlighten me , instead of chastising me .
I want to assure my Jewish friends , new and old , that this is only the beginning of my education—I am committed to deeper connections , more profound learning and strengthening the bond between our two cultures today and every day going forward .
Cannon also announced Thursday that he would be taking time away from his morning radio show so he can “ commit ” himself “ to deeper , more thorough reflection and education.
” He has been backed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host Charlamagne tha God and rapper Sean ‘ Diddy ’ Combs .

Fox is allowing Nick Cannon to remain on “The Masked Singer” despite his anti-Semitic and anti-white comments, the company said in a statement.
Cannon’s commentary came during a June 30 episode of his “Cannon’s Class” podcast, where he spoke with Professor Griff, who has a record of making anti-Semitic comments. The two pushed anti-Semitic theories, claimed black people are unable to be anti-Semitic because “the Semitic people are black people.” Cannon also said “white people” and Jewish people are “the true savages.”
Fox confirmed that Cannon “is clear and remorseful that his words were wrong” after the host issued an apology Wednesday. The network added that it “will move forward with Nick and help him advance this important conversation, broadly.”
“When we were made aware of Nick Cannon’s interview with Richard Griffin on YouTube, we immediately began a dialogue with Nick,” Fox wrote in a statement to the Daily Caller. “He is clear and remorseful that his words were wrong and lacked both understanding and context, and inadvertently promoted hate. This was important for us to observe.”
“Nick has sincerely apologized, and quickly taken steps to educate himself and make amends. On that basis and given a belief that this moment calls for dialogue, we will move forward with Nick and help him advance this important conversation, broadly. FOX condemns all forms of hate directed toward any community and we will combat bigotry of any kind.”
ViacomCBS, on the other hand, terminated its relationship with Cannon after the commentary, saying in a statement that it “condemns bigotry of any kind.” The statement added that ViacomCBS is “deeply troubled that Nick has failed to acknowledge or apologize for perpetuating anti-Semitism.”
Cannon’s apology Wednesday came after first refusing to do so. The host demanded an apology from ViacomCBS and ordered the company give him full ownership of the comedy show “Wild ‘N Out.” Cannon also posted a statement on Facebook that many deemed insufficient, saying that “anyone who knows me knows that I have no hatred in my heart or malicious intent.”
Following backlash from that statement, Cannon again refused to apologize in an interview with Fast Company, saying that “apologies are empty.” (RELATED: Superstar Nick Cannon No Longer Getting His Own Late-Night Show)
“Are you forcing me to say the words ‘I’m sorry’?” Cannon said in that interview. “Are you making me bow down, ’cause then again, that would be perpetuating that same rhetoric that we’re trying to get away from,” Cannon says. “What we need is healing. What we need is discussion. Correct me. I don’t tell my children to say, ‘I’m sorry.’ I want them to understand where they need to be corrected. And then that’s how we grow.”
Cannon’s most recent statement, which Fox referred the Daily Caller to, is in full below:
First and foremost I extend my deepest and most sincere apologies to my Jewish sisters and brothers for the hurtful and divisive words that came out of my mouth during my interview with Richard Griffin. They reinforced the worst stereotypes of a proud and magnificent people and I feel ashamed of the uninformed and naïve place that these words came from. The video of this interview has since been removed. While the Jewish experience encompasses more than 5,000 years and there is so much I have yet to learn, I have had at least a minor history lesson over the past few days and to say that it is eye-opening would be a vast understatement. I want to express my gratitude to the Rabbis, community leaders and institutions who reached out to me to help enlighten me, instead of chastising me. I want to assure my Jewish friends, new and old, that this is only the beginning of my education—I am committed to deeper connections, more profound learning and strengthening the bond between our two cultures today and every day going forward.
Cannon also announced Thursday that he would be taking time away from his morning radio show so he can “commit” himself “to deeper, more thorough reflection and education.” He has been backed by multiple prominent figures such as radio host Charlamagne tha God and rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--FLASHBACK: Twitter Employees Indicted For Using Company’s Internal System To Spy On Behalf Of Saudi

FLASHBACK: Twitter Employees Indicted For Using Company’s Internal System To Spy On Behalf Of Saudi Arabia

• Twitter acknowledged that hackers who penetrated the accounts of former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden gained access to internal company tools through social engineering attacks on employees .
• News of the attack comes several months after the Department of Justice accused former Twitter employees of using internal tools for the purpose of spying on Saudi dissidents and American citizens .
• Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri wrote a letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Wednesday after the attack , urging him to ask the DOJ to take “ any necessary measures ” to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carrying out a massive operation targeting several high profile Twitter accounts Wednesday comes months after the FBI charged former company employees of using the system to spy on behalf of Saudi Arabia .
The Department of Justice accused former Twitter employees Ali Alzabarah and Ahmad Abouammo in November 2019 of using their access to the company ’ s internal tools to snoop on American citizens , The Washington Post reported in 2019 .
Hackers seriously compromised the social media website Wednesday after gaining access to the company ’ s internal system .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that hackers gained access to the tools through social engineering attacks on employees .
( RELATED : Josh Hawley Urges Twitter To Call In FBI To Help Stop Massive Cyberattack ) The accounts of former President Barack Obama , former Vice President Joe Biden , and billionaire Elon Musk were among several hacked for the purpose of asking users to send money to a bitcoin address .
The address collected more than $ 100,000 , NBC News reported , citing a public register of bitcoin transactions .
Saudi operatives groomed Alzabarah , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the personal data of more than 6,000 Twitter accounts in 2015 on behalf of the Saudi Kingdom , The New York Times noted in its report on the complaint .
One of the accounts belonged to Omar Abdulaziz , a dissident who was close to journalist Jamal Khashoggi , according to the Post .
The CIA concluded in 2018 that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely ordered Khashoggi ’ s assassination in 2018 .
Alzabarah and Abouammo left Twitter in 2015 , the Post reported in 2019 .
Bader Al Asaker , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charitable organization belonging to Prince Mohammed , paid Abouammo nearly $ 300,000 for his efforts and also gave him a watch worth about $ 20,000 , the Post reported , citing the FBI complaint .
Abouammo met with Asaker in 2014 and began illicitly accessing data for the Saudis within a week of the meeting , according to the complaint .
( RELATED : Hackers Compromise Joe Biden , Barack Obama ’ s Twitter Accounts , Promote Bitcoin Scam ) Twitter hired Alzabarah in August 2013 as a site reliability engineer .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 2015 , the complaint alleges .
He began trawling through Twitter users ’ private data within a week of flying to San Francisco from Washington , D.C. , where he had plans to meet with Asaker , according to the complaint .
Twitter restricts access to the instrument panel “ to a limited group of trained and vetted employees , ” a company spokesman told the Post in 2019 on condition of anonymity , citing concerns about employee safety .
He added : “ We understand the incredible risks faced by many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the world and to hold those in power accountable .
We have tools in place to protect their privacy and their ability to do their vital work.
” Twitter has not responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment .
Another Saudi citizen , Ahmed Almutairi , acted as an intermediary between Alzabarah , Abouammo , and Saudi officials , the Post reported , citing a statement from prosecutors .
Almutairi is also charged with spying .
Alzabarah and Almutairi are in Saudi Arabia , the report notes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the DCNF ’ s request for comment about the status of the complaint .
Sen. Josh Hawley urged Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in a letter Wednesday to ask the DOJ to take “ any necessary measures ” to secure the social media platform after hackers compromised the high profile accounts .
“ I am concerned that this event may represent not merely a coordinated set of separate hacking incidents but rather a successful attack on the security of Twitter itself , ” Hawley , a Republican , wrote in the letter .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users rely on your service not just to tweet publicly but also to communicate privately through your direct message service.
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Twitter acknowledged that hackers who penetrated the accounts of former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden gained access to internal company tools through social engineering attacks on employees.
News of the attack comes several months after the Department of Justice accused former Twitter employees of using internal tools for the purpose of spying on Saudi dissidents and American citizens.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri wrote a letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Wednesday after the attack, urging him to ask the DOJ to take “any necessary measures” to secure the platform.
News of hackers carrying out a massive operation targeting several high profile Twitter accounts Wednesday comes months after the FBI charged former company employees of using the system to spy on behalf of Saudi Arabia.
The Department of Justice accused former Twitter employees Ali Alzabarah and Ahmad Abouammo in November 2019 of using their access to the company’s internal tools to snoop on American citizens, The Washington Post reported in 2019. Hackers seriously compromised the social media website Wednesday after gaining access to the company’s internal system.
The company confirmed in a tweet thread Wednesday that hackers gained access to the tools through social engineering attacks on employees. (RELATED: Josh Hawley Urges Twitter To Call In FBI To Help Stop Massive Cyberattack)
The accounts of former President Barack Obama, former Vice President Joe Biden, and billionaire Elon Musk were among several hacked for the purpose of asking users to send money to a bitcoin address. The address collected more than $100,000, NBC News reported, citing a public register of bitcoin transactions.
Saudi operatives groomed Alzabarah, a Saudi citizen who was accused of obtaining the personal data of more than 6,000 Twitter accounts in 2015 on behalf of the Saudi Kingdom, The New York Times noted in its report on the complaint.
One of the accounts belonged to Omar Abdulaziz, a dissident who was close to journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to the Post.
The CIA concluded in 2018 that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely ordered Khashoggi’s assassination in 2018.
Alzabarah and Abouammo left Twitter in 2015, the Post reported in 2019. Bader Al Asaker, a Saudi official who reportedly leads a charitable organization belonging to Prince Mohammed, paid Abouammo nearly $300,000 for his efforts and also gave him a watch worth about $20,000, the Post reported, citing the FBI complaint.
Abouammo met with Asaker in 2014 and began illicitly accessing data for the Saudis within a week of the meeting, according to the complaint. (RELATED: Hackers Compromise Joe Biden, Barack Obama’s Twitter Accounts, Promote Bitcoin Scam)
Twitter hired Alzabarah in August 2013 as a site reliability engineer. He began working as a Saudi agent in May 2015, the complaint alleges. He began trawling through Twitter users’ private data within a week of flying to San Francisco from Washington, D.C., where he had plans to meet with Asaker, according to the complaint.
Twitter restricts access to the instrument panel “to a limited group of trained and vetted employees,” a company spokesman told the Post in 2019 on condition of anonymity, citing concerns about employee safety.
He added: “We understand the incredible risks faced by many who use Twitter to share their perspectives with the world and to hold those in power accountable. We have tools in place to protect their privacy and their ability to do their vital work.”
Twitter has not responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
Another Saudi citizen, Ahmed Almutairi, acted as an intermediary between Alzabarah, Abouammo, and Saudi officials, the Post reported, citing a statement from prosecutors. Almutairi is also charged with spying. Alzabarah and Almutairi are in Saudi Arabia, the report notes.
The DOJ has not responded to the DCNF’s request for comment about the status of the complaint.
Sen. Josh Hawley urged Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in a letter Wednesday to ask the DOJ to take “any necessary measures” to secure the social media platform after hackers compromised the high profile accounts.
“I am concerned that this event may represent not merely a coordinated set of separate hacking incidents but rather a successful attack on the security of Twitter itself,” Hawley, a Republican, wrote in the letter. “As you know, millions of your users rely on your service not just to tweet publicly but also to communicate privately through your direct message service.”
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thedailycaller--2020-07-16--Drug Runners Reportedly Drop Sacks Of Marijuana On Spanish Beach In Broad Daylight

A video taken at the Spanish beach Costa del Sol shows drug smugglers unloading sacks of marijuana on the beach in broad daylight , per Daily Mail .
“ Drug delivery daytime , what the heck , ” an onlooker in the video can be heard saying , per Daily Mail .
The boat reportedly dropped off the marijuana on the beach and transferred it to men on the shore at Benamara beach between Marabella and Estepona .
( RELATED : Report : Georgia Man Arrested After Beating , Choking And Chasing After A 20-Year-Old Intruder In 14-Year-Old Daughter ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a popular British tourist spot called the Hotel Sol Marbella Estepona-Atalaya Park , according to the Daily Mail .
A van was reportedly waiting for the men to give them the cannabis resin and escaped before police arrived .
Drug smuggling along the beach is a problem as smugglers have been filmed on two instances making transactions , reported the Daily Mail .
In one video , smugglers reportedly threaten to kill anyone who calls the police while the transfer is being done and another shows a speed boat being loaded with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not approach the coast to avoid intervention .
The boats that are seen are supply , ” José Encinas , delegate of the Unified Association of Civil Guard ( AUGC ) of Cádiz , told El Mundo , “ The question is to be able to demonstrate that this type of vessel carries diesel fuel to the narco lanchas .
If it could be demonstrated , they would belong to an organized gang , but it must be confirmed and investigated.
” Encinas went on to say that the smugglers operate on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lack of resources to stop them , per El Mundo .

A video taken at the Spanish beach Costa del Sol shows drug smugglers unloading sacks of marijuana on the beach in broad daylight, per Daily Mail.
“Drug delivery daytime, what the heck,” an onlooker in the video can be heard saying, per Daily Mail. The boat reportedly dropped off the marijuana on the beach and transferred it to men on the shore at Benamara beach between Marabella and Estepona. (RELATED: Report: Georgia Man Arrested After Beating, Choking And Chasing After A 20-Year-Old Intruder In 14-Year-Old Daughter’s Bedroom)
The beach is close to a popular British tourist spot called the Hotel Sol Marbella Estepona-Atalaya Park, according to the Daily Mail. A van was reportedly waiting for the men to give them the cannabis resin and escaped before police arrived.
Drug smuggling along the beach is a problem as smugglers have been filmed on two instances making transactions, reported the Daily Mail. In one video, smugglers reportedly threaten to kill anyone who calls the police while the transfer is being done and another shows a speed boat being loaded with marijuana and gasoline cans.
“Narco-boats do not approach the coast to avoid intervention. The boats that are seen are supply,” José Encinas, delegate of the Unified Association of Civil Guard (AUGC) of Cádiz, told El Mundo, “The question is to be able to demonstrate that this type of vessel carries diesel fuel to the narco lanchas. If it could be demonstrated, they would belong to an organized gang, but it must be confirmed and investigated.”
Encinas went on to say that the smugglers operate on the beaches with total impunity due to a lack of resources to stop them, per El Mundo.


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--‘Magic School Bus’ Author Joanna Cole Dies At 75

Cole was 75 at the time of her death , according to a report published by the Associated Press .
The author was responsible for the beloved children ’ s book and television series “ The Magic School Bus.
” “ Joanna Cole had the perfect touch for blending science and story , ” Scholastic Chairman and CEO Dick Robinson said in a statement , the outlet reported .
“ Joanna ’ s books , packed with equal parts humor and information , made science both easy to understand and fun for the hundreds of millions of children around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the award-winning television series.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Star Wars ’ Actor Andrew Jack Reportedly Dies From Coronavirus ) Cole died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis , a disease that causes scarring on the lungs and makes it harder to breathe over time , according to the The Lung Association .
Cole had most recently finished “ The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution ” with Bruce Degen .
The book series was set to come out in the Spring .
“ Magic School Bus , ” the TV Series , was nominated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , according to IMDB .
In 1995 , Lily Tomlin won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for her role as Ms. Frizzle .
Cole herself was given the Washington Post/Children ’ s Book Guild Award for her work with non-fiction children ’ s books in 1971 .
Cole was raised in New Jersey , but settled with her family in Sioux City , Iowa .
She is survived by her husband Phil , daughter Rachel Cole and sister Virginia McBride .

Author Joanna Cole has died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Cole was 75 at the time of her death, according to a report published by the Associated Press. The author was responsible for the beloved children’s book and television series “The Magic School Bus.”
Joanna Cole, Author of The Magic School Bus Children’s Book Series, Dead at 75 https://t.co/Lm4celjNWF — People (@people) July 16, 2020
“Joanna Cole had the perfect touch for blending science and story,” Scholastic Chairman and CEO Dick Robinson said in a statement, the outlet reported. “Joanna’s books, packed with equal parts humor and information, made science both easy to understand and fun for the hundreds of millions of children around the world who read her books and watched the award-winning television series.” (RELATED: ‘Star Wars’ Actor Andrew Jack Reportedly Dies From Coronavirus)
Cole died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes scarring on the lungs and makes it harder to breathe over time, according to the The Lung Association.
Cole had most recently finished “The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution” with Bruce Degen. The book series was set to come out in the Spring.
“Magic School Bus,” the TV Series, was nominated for eight Daytime Emmy Awards over the years, according to IMDB. In 1995, Lily Tomlin won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for her role as Ms. Frizzle. Cole herself was given the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award for her work with non-fiction children’s books in 1971.
Cole was raised in New Jersey, but settled with her family in Sioux City, Iowa. She is survived by her husband Phil, daughter Rachel Cole and sister Virginia McBride.


thedailycaller--2020-07-16--University Of Washington Researchers Mount Tiny Cameras On Bugs

University of Washington researchers have developed a tiny , wearable camera that can be mounted on bugs .
The report demonstrated that the backpack-like device was comparable to a GoPro camera and could take high quality , panoramic shots of moving objects while only weighing 250 milligrams , according to a University of Washington study published in a July 15 research article in Science Robotics .
Shyam Gollakota , a University of Washington associate professor specializing in computers and robotics , expressed excitement over the breakthrough .
“ We have created a low-power , low-weight , wireless camera system that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s happening from an actual live insect or create vision for small robots , ” he told the University of Washington .
“ Vision is so important for communication and for navigation , but it ’ s extremely challenging to do it at such a small scale .
As a result , prior to our work , wireless vision has not been possible for small robots or insects.
” ( RELATED : Rare Red Rainbow Appears Over Lake ) The researchers were able to mimic an animal ’ s vision by using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small mechanical arm that can be controlled remotely .
The device can even be controlled from a Bluetooth-capable smartphone over a football field away , according to the University of Washington .
Although concerns were expressed by the researchers over privacy issues , they believe that the technology could be implemented responsibly via widespread use and implementation by the public .
“ As researchers we strongly believe that it ’ s really important to put things in the public domain so people are aware of the risks and so people can start coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Gollakota told the University of Washington .
Researchers expect their findings to be used in biological and explorational pursuits , according to the University of Washington .
Scientists have been working on projects similar to this one for years , with researchers in 2013 developing a camera that operated like ants and beetles , reported CNN .

University of Washington researchers have developed a tiny, wearable camera that can be mounted on bugs.
The report demonstrated that the backpack-like device was comparable to a GoPro camera and could take high quality, panoramic shots of moving objects while only weighing 250 milligrams, according to a University of Washington study published in a July 15 research article in Science Robotics.
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Shyam Gollakota, a University of Washington associate professor specializing in computers and robotics, expressed excitement over the breakthrough. “We have created a low-power, low-weight, wireless camera system that can capture a first-person view of what’s happening from an actual live insect or create vision for small robots,” he told the University of Washington. “Vision is so important for communication and for navigation, but it’s extremely challenging to do it at such a small scale. As a result, prior to our work, wireless vision has not been possible for small robots or insects.” (RELATED: Rare Red Rainbow Appears Over Lake)
The researchers were able to mimic an animal’s vision by using a simple black-and-white camera assisted with a small mechanical arm that can be controlled remotely. The device can even be controlled from a Bluetooth-capable smartphone over a football field away, according to the University of Washington.
Although concerns were expressed by the researchers over privacy issues, they believe that the technology could be implemented responsibly via widespread use and implementation by the public. “As researchers we strongly believe that it’s really important to put things in the public domain so people are aware of the risks and so people can start coming up with solutions to address them,” Gollakota told the University of Washington.
Researchers expect their findings to be used in biological and explorational pursuits, according to the University of Washington. Scientists have been working on projects similar to this one for years, with researchers in 2013 developing a camera that operated like ants and beetles, reported CNN.