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House Oversight Committee member asks chairman to refer Snyder to the DOJ for investigation
House Oversight Committee member asks chairman to refer Snyder to the DOJ for investigation
The ranking Democrat on the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform is asking the Republican chair in charge to refer former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to the Department of Justice for lying under oath. Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin wrote a letter earlier this week to Kentucky Rep. James Comer urging him to send the case to the DOJ to determine if Snyder should be prosecuted for making false statements in his deposition and obstructing a congressional investigation. Raskin pointed to the results of the NFL’s independent review by former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White that contradicted Snyder’s testimony, specifically about sexually harassing a former employee and deliberately underreporting revenue to avoid sharing it with other owners. The league fined Snyder $60 million for sexual harassment and financial improprieties last month as part of the completion of his sale of the team to a group led by Josh Harris for a North American professional sports record $6.05 billion. “Making false statements to Congress and obstructing congressional investigations are serious crimes,” Raskin wrote in the letter dated Wednesday. “This Committee cannot conduct effective oversight if witnesses misrepresent and obscure the truth.” A message sent by The Associated Press to Comer's office for a response was not immediately returned. A representative for Raskin said his office had nothing to add beyond the letter. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
2023-08-17 02:24
Google makes preparation for the ‘quantum apocalypse’ with Chrome update
Google makes preparation for the ‘quantum apocalypse’ with Chrome update
Google is preparing for the “quantum apocalypse”. Experts have warned for years that the development of quantum computers could undermine the encryption that currently secures everything from our private messages to our banking details. Quantum computers are a still largely theoretical technology that proponents claim could dramatically beat the performance of the classical computers we have today. That could be a major positive for applications such as drug research and quantum computing – but could be disastrous for security technology. Much of that security technology depends on mathematical problems that are sufficiently hard for our computers to work out as to keep that data secure. But future quantum computers could overcome those problems in seconds, and break into any data. That is what is referred to by researchers as the “quantum apocalypse”. And an entire subset of computing – post-quantum cryptography – has grown to find ways to secure data even if that future does come about. Now Google has put some of that work into practice, in Chrome. The new technology includes new cryptography that should be resistant to attempts to break it with future quantum computers. It does so by integrating a technology known as X25519Kyber768, a long name for what is actually a hybrid of two cryptographic algorithms. Tying the two together means that data is protected both by an existing secure algorithm and one that is protected against quantum computers. The updates are part of broader work across Google to “prepare the web for the migration to quantum-resistant cryptography”. Devon O’Brien, Google’s technical program manager for Chrome security, who wrote the blog post announcing the changes, noted that quantum computers could be decades away. But remains important to secure data now in part so that it cannot be filed away, ready to break into when the technology arrives. “It’s believed that quantum computers that can break modern classical cryptography won’t arrive for 5, 10, possibly even 50 years from now, so why is it important to start protecting traffic today? The answer is that certain uses of cryptography are vulnerable to a type of attack called Harvest Now, Decrypt Later, in which data is collected and stored today and later decrypted once cryptanalysis improves.” Read More Google is getting ready for the ‘quantum apocalypse’ Vote to empower autonomous ‘robotaxis’ from Cruise and Waymo divides San Francisco ‘Billions’ of computers potentially affect by huge security vulnerability
2023-08-17 13:19
US oil production hits all-time high, conflicting with efforts to cut heat-trapping pollution
US oil production hits all-time high, conflicting with efforts to cut heat-trapping pollution
United States domestic oil production has hit an all-time high last week, contrasting with efforts to slice heat-trapping carbon emissions by the Biden administration and world leaders
2023-10-14 01:53
Australia’s Housing Crunch Lures More Private Credit Lenders
Australia’s Housing Crunch Lures More Private Credit Lenders
Private credit funds, backed by some major global investors, are venturing where Australian banks increasingly fear to tread:
2023-11-10 11:47
Florida art museum sues former director over forged Basquiat paintings scheme
Florida art museum sues former director over forged Basquiat paintings scheme
A central Florida art museum that was raided last year by the FBI over an exhibit of what turned out to be forged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings has sued its former executive director and others, claiming they were part of a scheme to profit from the sale of the fake artwork
2023-08-17 05:54
Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football Writers
Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football Writers
Justin Jefferson has been setting records and terrifying defenses since the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft
2023-08-31 05:47
Ali Bongo - Gabon's president arrested in army coup
Ali Bongo - Gabon's president arrested in army coup
As the military seizes power in Gabon, we examine the colourful, contentious life of its ousted president.
2023-08-30 19:29
Where storms could disrupt Fourth of July fireworks and festivities
Where storms could disrupt Fourth of July fireworks and festivities
Severe storms and record heat pose serious risks for the Fourth of July holiday, so don't be surprised if the forecast forces a celebration backup plan.
2023-07-03 23:20
US slowed hiring but still added a solid 209,000 jobs in June in sign of economy's resilience
US slowed hiring but still added a solid 209,000 jobs in June in sign of economy's resilience
America’s employers pulled back on hiring but still delivered another month of solid gains in June, adding 209,000 jobs, a sign that the economy’s resilience is confounding the Federal Reserve’s drive to slow growth and inflation
2023-07-07 20:47
New US House speaker tries to muster his Republicans to avert government shutdown
New US House speaker tries to muster his Republicans to avert government shutdown
By David Morgan WASHINGTON Fledgling U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson faces his first big legislative battle
2023-11-13 19:26
Obama, Clooney and Gates: 'We can end child marriage in a generation'
Obama, Clooney and Gates: 'We can end child marriage in a generation'
Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates tell the BBC about need to end child marriage.
2023-11-21 11:54
How Ghana's central bank lost $5bn in one year
How Ghana's central bank lost $5bn in one year
The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.
2023-10-06 08:23