Since the tragedy in Boston three weeks ago, there has been much talk in the media and political circles about technology that helped capture the suspects, the role of surveillance, and the critical issue of how privacy should be handled in the digital age. Yet the public facts known so far do not call for new governmental surveillance powers or tools. Instead, the investigation supports the conclusion that the government’s current actions did not cross the Fourth Amendment line, and complying would not harm future terrorism investigations. Original post on eff.org Comments on reddit.com
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Insight: Evidence grows for narcolepsy link to GSK swine flu shot
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Emelie Olsson is plagued by hallucinations and nightmares. When she wakes up, she’s often paralyzed, unable to breathe properly or call for help. During the day she can barely stay Original post on reuters.com Comments on reddit.com
Anonymous hacks MIT after Aaron Swartz’s suicide – Internet – Media
Hacktivist group defaces university pages after the school promises a full investigation into MIT’s role in events leading up to the Internet activist taking his life. Read this article by Steven Musil on CNET News. Original post on cnet.com Comments on reddit.com
FBI Arrests Woman Accused of Exploiting Newtown Shooting
A woman is accused of posing as the aunt of a little boy killed in the Newtown school shooting as soliciting funds to pay for a funeral. Original post on nbcconnecticut.com Comments on reddit.com
Florida hospital ignores pregnant mental patient’s pleas, and tragedy ensues – Florida – MiamiHerald.com
A baby was born with severe brain damage after caregivers at the state’s largest mental hospital dismissed a woman’s cries for help. Original post on miami.com Comments on reddit.com
Obama Calls For National Soul Searching Over Trayvon Martin Tragedy
The President made his first comments on the tragic Trayvon Martin case, calling for soul searching over the shooting and noting that if he had a son, he would look like Trayvon. It’s time for… Original post on politicususa.com Comments on digg.com