Berkeley to Finally Vote on Privacy Ordinance to Make It a Digital Sanctuary City

Berkeley, California became the nation’s first sanctuary city in 1971, and tomorrow its city council will prepare to refine what that means in 2019 with an ordinance designed to pressure private companies who collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Electron microscope can record movies at the atomic scale

The Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory installed a new electron detector that can capture images at the atomic level at a much faster rate than ever before. One possible application of this tech is a better understanding of…

FCC allocates $67 million to boost rural broadband adoption

The FCC is acting on its promise to pour more money into rural broadband. The regulator has formally offered an additional $67 million to 207 rural carriers through the Connect America Fund on the condition they “significantly expand” access to serv…

People Love That Chadwick Boseman, Constance Wu Presented At The Oscars

Seeing the stars of “Black Panther” and “Crazy Rich Asians” on stage together was a powerful moment for many.

The Vanity Fair Oscars Party Fashion Was Better Than The Red Carpet

Stars like Regina King, Miley Cyrus, Lupita Nyong’o and Constance Wu brought their A-games.

Warren Buffett: I’d Support Michael Bloomberg If He Ran For President In 2020

“I think he would be a very good president,” the Berkshire Hathaway CEO and chairman said of his fellow billionaire.

Teacher Accused Of Ripping 11-Year-Old Girl’s Braids From Her Head

The teacher allegedly attacked the student after she sprayed perfume that bothered his allergies.

Robert Kraft Charged With Soliciting Prostitution

The Patriots owner was slapped with a misdemeanor, alongside 24 others, by Florida authorities.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee: ‘The Time For The Filibuster Has Come And Gone’

Inslee, a Democrat, has indicated he might announce a 2020 bid primarily focused on climate change as soon as this week.

Oakland Teachers Strike Enters Third Day As Negotiations Continue

“People can’t afford to live here,” said one Oakland, California, teacher who’s striking to win higher wages.