Reddit is planning to introduce a paywall this year, CEO Steve Huffman said during a videotaped Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Thursday. Huffman previously showed interest in potentially introducing a new type of subreddit with “exclusive content or private areas” that Reddit users would pay to access. When asked this week about plans for … Read more
The UK government’s Devolution White Paper could significantly change the taxi and private hire vehicle sector. These proposals aim to empower local authorities and Mayoral Strategic Authorities to regulate the industry more effectively, tackling issues like cross-border working and inconsistent standards. Why Change is Needed Taxi and private hire vehicles play an essential role in … Read more
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. There is renewed talk of a coal power comeback in the United States, inspired by Donald Trump’s return to the presidency and forecasts of soaring electricity demand. The evidence … Read more
A former CIA official pleaded guilty Friday, January 17, to leaking top secret US intelligence documents about Israeli military plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran. Asif Rahman, 34, who worked for the Central Intelligence Agency since 2016 and held a top secret security clearance, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia in November. Rahman … Read more
New Orleans officials projected confidence in their security plans as the city prepares to host the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 14 people on New Year’s Day and questions linger over security lapses. “We know that we’re ready but guess what? We’re wanting to double down … Read more
