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Social media and pyjama empire started in a family home on the Central Coast

BUSINESS: How Bridey Drake built a global empire from just $900.

Newcastle Herald

Revealed: How undercover agents spied on anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota

DHS officers posed as concerned citizens, joining Signal groups and taking photos of community meetings

The Guardian - US

Erika Kirk's 'Deleted Signal' Claim Explodes After Andrew Wilson Uses Charlie Kirk Message in Candace Debate

The resurfacing of a message reportedly from Charlie Kirk before his death has sparked controversy, raising questions about its origins, access, and the timeline of events.

International Business Times UK

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Pete Hegseth's Wife Sparks Alarm After Sitting in Highly Sensitive Meeting With British Defense Officials

Jennifer Hegseth's involvement in Pentagon meetings with British officials raises security concerns, as her presence during sensitive discussions prompts questions about her unofficial role.

International Business Times UK

U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown, Documents Reveal

Undercover agents also reportedly attended meetings in churches, libraries and parks, recorded participants' names and license plates and entered Signal chats where activists discussed political views

Latin Times

US conducted ‘mass spying campaign’ against leftwing groups and anti-ICE protesters, records reveal

DHS sent undercover agents to meetings and infiltrated chats of groups opposing Trump’s immigration crackdown

The Guardian - US

Jade McCaskie Granted Bail as Alleged Signal Messages Surface in Nathan Hill's Castle Hill Balcony Fall Case

Jade McCaskie has been granted conditional bail as alleged Signal messages and CCTV material surface in the investigation into Nathan Hill's Castle Hill balcony fall.

International Business Times UK

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The professor facing prison in ‘antifa’ case: ‘They want to scare all who oppose ICE’

Erik Davis is accused by the government of a ‘conspiracy’ to obstruct ICE – experts say it’s part of a pattern to criminalize lawful organizing and ruin activists’ lives

The Guardian - US

No sleep score, no steps: this Signal smart ring from an ex-Google head is focused on cracking cuffless, calibration-less blood pressure readings

The Signal Ring has been created by an ex-Google head and "a very smart group of multidisciplined people focused on a single problem" — blood pressure.

TechRadar

Houston ICE shooting strains already tense relations between U.S., Mexico

Mexico’s president said her government will file complaints and lawsuits over 17 deaths related to U.S. immigration enforcement.

The Texas Tribune

WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining messaging platform's response

The Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could materially increase incidents of online fraud, phishing, digital-arrest scams and impersonation attacks.

The Economic Times

Houston wants justice over ICE shooting

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family raised doubts about ICE’s description of events

Salon

ETtech Explainer: Why Telegram and Signal are under the government's scanner over usernames

India's scrutiny of username-based messaging has widened from WhatsApp to Telegram and Signal over concerns around fraud, impersonation and user anonymity.

The Economic Times

India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says

India has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations for safeguards on features allowing anonymous messaging. This move follows a similar directive to WhatsApp regarding its planned username feature. The government cites concerns over increased online fraud and impersonation. Digital rights groups have criticized the notices, particularly…

The Economic Times

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Username row: After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, Signal

Sources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature. On Wednesday, the Centre issued a notice to Meta over the username feature on WhatsApp, citing concerns that it could materially increase online fraud, phishing, digital…

The Economic Times

Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernames

WhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India. While aiming to enhance privacy by obscuring mobile numbers, especially for vulnerable users, concerns about impersonation and scamming persist. The article argues that usernames, when linked to KYC-verified numbers, don't…

The Independent UK

Senior Trump officials still use Signal app despite embarrassing leak last year: report

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Hegseth, Rubio and other government officials continued to use Signal app after embarrassing leak: report

Previously unreported chats have group names including ‘Iran/Ukraine Planning’ and ‘State USAID’

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WhatsApp Introduces Usernames: A Major Privacy Upgrade That Changes How Billions Connect

For more than 15 years, one thing defined WhatsApp: your phone number was your identity. Whether you wanted to start a conversation, join a group, buy or sell products, or connect with someone new, sharing your mobile number was almost always unavoidable. While convenient, this system often raised concerns about…

TechRadar

FBI warns of Russian Intelligence phishing campaign abusing Signal support services to target VIPs and high-value government and military targets — this is how to secure your account

Russian Intelligence are trying to hijack Signal accounts by tricking users into sending their Backup Recovery Keys

The Texas Tribune

Mexican man dies in ICE custody in Laredo, at least the 20th fatality this year

Webb County’s medical examiner said Felix Alcorta-Rodriguez died from “natural causes,” although the full autopsy is pending. He’s at least the fifth person to die in Texas ICE detention this year.

Leatherman gives its adventure-ready Signal multitool a desert-inspired makeover

The limited-edition Sandstorm version adds Cerakote-coated tools, glow-in-the-dark details and a matching tan sheath

International Business Times UK

'Over Disappearing Signal Messages': Elon Musk's Ex Exposes Shady $40M NDA Offered After Birth of His 13th Child

Ashley St. Clair says she rejected a non-disclosure agreement worth up to $40 million from Elon Musk after giving birth to his 13th child, claiming the offer arrived over disappearing Signal messages and demanded total silence.

Latin Times

DOJ Indicts 15 Alleged Antifa Activists Over Signal Network Used to Track ICE Agents During Minnesota Raids

The 94-page indictment alleges the group's goal was to "forcibly challenge, block or stop immigration raids, detentions and deportations"

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FBI says it ‘stopped cold’ an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C.

The event drew more than 4000 attendees.

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