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bgr.comNew Civil Liberties Alliance Submits Amicus Brief in Fourth Circuit Case on Norfolk's License Plate Tracking System
The New Civil Liberties Alliance submitted an amicus curiae brief on April 20, 2026, in the case Schmidt v. City of Norfolk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The brief urges reversal of a district court decision upholding the city's automated license plate reco…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)US Military Drone Lost Over Strait of Hormuz During Conflict
A US MQ-4C Triton drone, valued at $200 million, was lost over the Strait of Hormuz during an ongoing war. The drone sent a distress signal before descending rapidly from 50,000 feet to 10,000 feet and disappearing from radar. The incident occurred in a strategically important ma…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Atlanta Deploys Robot Dogs for Security in Neighborhoods
Atlanta has introduced robot dogs to assist with security operations in certain neighborhoods. The deployment aims to enhance public safety through technology. Local residents have expressed mixed reactions to the initiative.