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Federal IT contracting cost more than in-house services: PBO report

Federal IT contracting cost more than in-house services: PBO report

OTTAWA — The federal government spent more on contracted information technology services in four federal departments in 2022-23 than it would have if the work had been done by public servants, the parliamentary budget officer found in a new analysis.

FTC bans GM from sharing driving data to settle claims that the automaker sold data without consent

General Motors will be banned for five years from disclosing data that it collects from drivers to consumer reporting agencies as part of a settlement with the government to resolve claims that the automaker shared such data without consumers’ permis
As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

President Joe Biden's pointed warning about the U.S. becoming an “ oligarchy ” of tech billionaires will be illustrated at Donald Trump's inauguration, when the world's three richest men will sit on the dais as Trump is sworn in for a second term.
SpaceX's Starship mega rocket blasts off on its most complex test flight yet

SpaceX's Starship mega rocket blasts off on its most complex test flight yet

SpaceX’s colossal Starship rocket blasted off Thursday on its most complex test flight yet, with Elon Musk looking to repeat a booster capture with giant mechanical arms and adding a new twist.
Biden warns the US risks becoming an 'oligarchy.' What does the term mean?

Biden warns the US risks becoming an 'oligarchy.' What does the term mean?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden in his Wednesday farewell speech to the nation warned that American democracy was sliding into an “oligarchy” of tech billionaires .
As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

President Joe Biden's pointed warning about the U.S. becoming an “ oligarchy ” of tech billionaires will be illustrated at Donald Trump's inauguration, when the world's three richest men will sit on the dais as Trump is sworn in for a second term.
Biden's new executive order aims to shore up US cyber defenses

Biden's new executive order aims to shore up US cyber defenses

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden issued an executive order Thursday aimed at strengthening the nation's cybersecurity and making it easier to go after foreign adversaries or hacking groups that try to compromise U.S.
Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states

Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and California's Democratic Gov.
Biden warns the US risks becoming an 'oligarchy.' What does the term mean?

Biden warns the US risks becoming an 'oligarchy.' What does the term mean?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden in his Wednesday farewell speech to the nation warned that American democracy was sliding into an “oligarchy” of tech billionaires.
Nintendo's new Switch 2 console will come out in 2025

Nintendo's new Switch 2 console will come out in 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gaming giant Nintendo revealed its newest console Thursday in a highly anticipated announcement gamers had been waiting for since rumors of its release first spread years ago.