“SFPD’s use of widespread encryption has barred hobbyists like Crisis — as well as journalists and audio platforms that broadcast police streams — from monitoring even standard police operations. It is part of a growing trend among U.S. law enforcement that worries government transparency advocates about the consequences of a less visible police force.”

“We … worked with our search team to make sure that we were being extremely careful not to raise the profile of either the site or the preservative more than absolutely necessary, while also making sure lawmakers, law enforcement and parents and family members had the opportunity to know what to look out for.”

“Seven years after its publication, Parloff’s story stands out for its lack of skepticism and uncritical acceptance of Holmes’ confident claims. Some parts read like a script from the satirical HBO sitcom Silicon Valley.”

Among other reasons: “Publishers are concerned by a contract clause stating that they agree Google does not owe them any money for their content beyond Showcase payments.”

“iIt eems to me that local news is critical to educating and inspiring policy action from news consumers where national news outlets and global perspectives on climate change can’t really get the juices going for people to care.”

“The agreement, which the guild announced on Friday and said was a ‘landmark’ deal, raises minimum salaries to $63,000 by the end of the three-year term and offers members minimum annual raises of 3% to 3.75%. The agreement synthesizes previously separate contracts at verticals Vice Editorial, Vice TV, Vice News and Vice Digital.”

“For now, the judge rejected Fox’s argument that its top on-air personalities who broadcast the false claims by Trump’s supporters were just reporting the news with a little flair.”

“The outlet had 2.7 million digital subscribers as of October, according to the internal document, down from roughly three million in January.”