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Why the Netchoice Ruling Is a Win for Free Speech

Cato Institute 

While the decision did not fully reach conclusions about the underlying constitutionality of the laws in Texas and Florida, the majority seemed to indicate strong skepticism that such laws would pass the appropriate degrees of legal scrutiny.

NITI Aayog calls for policy and legal reforms to regulate use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in India

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

In a report, prepared by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy on behalf of the Aayog, it had proposed imposing liability and the extent of liability arising from any harms or damages caused by the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) system. Besides, the Aayog has suggested a need for an ethical committee to address issues pertaining to transparency, accountability, and biases emanating from the use of such systems in India.

What is an iron flow battery and why is Schiphol Airport testing one?

Thenextweb.com 

Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands is testing an unusual kind of battery that could prove to be a better, cheaper way to store wind and solar energy.  Developed by US startup ESS, the device is known as an iron flow battery. The airport is currently trialling the technology to power some of its electric ground power units. These machines provide electricity to parked planes to run systems such as lights, avionics, and air conditioning.  But why is Schiphol betting on this lesser-known type of energy... Читать дальше...

Hurricane Beryl maps show path and landfall forecast - CBS News

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  1. Hurricane Beryl maps show path and landfall forecast  CBS News
  2. Beryl To Bring Life Threatening Surge And Winds - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel
  3. 'Truly unprecedented' Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4, barrels down on the Caribbean  Yahoo! Voices
  4. Tropical depression 3 forms in the gulf, forecast to become tropical storm: NHC  FOX 35 Orlando
  5. Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 4 storm; nears southeast Caribbean  WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

Wildlife trafficking has become big problem for US

Voice of America 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says illegal wildlife trafficking generates about 23 billion dollars a year. Angelina Bagdasaryan has more on a new exhibit that opened in Los Angeles trying to shed some light on the practice, in this story narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Vazgen Varzhabetian.