The East-Asian country, South Korea has decided to combat 'Fake News' and on Tuesday the officials stated that it is a 'destroyer of democracy.' But, conservative critics see the attempt as a trap to paralyze freedom of speech. South Korean Prime minister Lee Nak-yon said at a cabinet meeting that the surge of fake news in the country, not only interfering into citizens' privacy but also violating country's national security and foreign policies, as well as affecting its relations with North Korea. PM Lee became furious last week after his visit to Vietnam, where he attended the state funeral for the president Tran Dai Quang, who died on September 21. He went to visit the stilt house of Ho Chi Minh and wrote in the visitor's book, which was in the compound that he felt 'humble' before the great Vietnamese leader. It should be noted that during the Vietnam War, South Korean troops also fought against the Vietnamese shoulders and supported US in the battlefield. However, after the … [Read more...] about War against ‘Fake News’ or destroying freedom of speech? South Korea’s move being judged by critics
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EXPRESS-NEWS ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
By David Hinojosa Published 7:07 pm CDT, Saturday, October 6, 2018 MacArthur’s Maia McGarity and Boerne’s Cole Boyd were named the Express-News Athletes of the Week, winning the online poll at MySa.com/TopAthlete. Girls Maia McGarity School: MacArthur Sport: Volleyball What she did: The senior middle blocker/outside hitter recorded 19 kills, 18 digs and two blocks in a victory against LEE on Sept. 28. Other nominated: Elizabeth Abrameit, Marion; Brooke Turner, Boerne Boys Cole Boyd School: Boerne Sport: Football What he did: The senior quarterback passed for 261 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for another score in a 42-35 victory over Fredericksburg on Sept. 28. Other nominated: Adam De La Garza, Holy Cross; A.J. McDade, Harlan David Hinojosa … [Read more...] about EXPRESS-NEWS ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Security News This Week: Good News! California Bans Bad Default Passwords
It’s been an insane week—in the security world and beyond. As Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination hearings captivated the nation, the information war to sway public opinion raged, mirroring a real warzone. In case you didn’t have time to follow everything else that happened, here’s a quick rundown. Though technically the news of Facebook’s massive breach broke last Friday, the repercussions were still being felt and figured out this week. But as the enormity of that internet-wide disaster settled in, an even more troubling report alleged that China-backed hackers had infiltrated the supply chain of major American tech companies, implanting spy chips into servers. We reported why such an unprecedented attack is a “scary big deal,” and one for which there is no easy fix. You can distract yourself from the geopolitical implications of that hack by reading about why it’s legal for cops in the US to force you to unlock your iPhone with … [Read more...] about Security News This Week: Good News! California Bans Bad Default Passwords
A Fox News contributor fell out of his chair on-camera while trying to take a selfie with Laura Ingraham as part of a joke
David Choi, provided by Published 9:51 pm PDT, Friday, October 5, 2018 Fox News A Fox News contributor fell out of his chair while taking a selfie with host Laura Ingraham on Friday night. Ingraham and the contributor, Raymond Arroyo, said it was all a joke. A Fox News contributor fell out of his chair while taking a selfie with host Laura Ingraham while the two held some beers on Friday night. The entire exchange happened on camera. During Ingraham's show on Friday night, contributor Raymond Arroyo and Ingraham discussed several topics, including Judge Brett Kavanaugh's pending confirmation to the Supreme Court, a Kavanaugh protest (which reportedly included cups of beer) near Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's house, and people dying while trying to take selfies. "OK, before I go," Arroyo said as he hoisted a pack of beers onto the table. "Uh-oh," Ingraham replied. "I thought just to bring it all together, Laura," Arroyo said. "I like beer," Ingraham said. The … [Read more...] about A Fox News contributor fell out of his chair on-camera while trying to take a selfie with Laura Ingraham as part of a joke
Trump reportedly watched a North Korean missile launch on Fox News and worried it was happening in real time
David Choi, provided by Published 7:30 pm PDT, Friday, October 5, 2018 KRT via AP Video President Donald Trump reportedly caught some old footage of a North Korean missile launch on Fox News and worried that it was happening in real time. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who was having lunch with Trump at the time, assured him it was not. "That's old footage, old footage!," Graham humorously recalled of his exchange with Trump. As President Donald Trump had lunch with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina shortly after he took office in 2017, he witnessed what was apparently archived footage of a North Korean missile launch from a TV tuned to Fox News and reportedly worried it was happening in real time. "That's old footage, old footage!," Graham humorously recalled of his exchange with Trump. The account, which was given by Graham in a Washington Post report published Friday, described Trump's aggressive stance toward North Korea during the early days of his … [Read more...] about Trump reportedly watched a North Korean missile launch on Fox News and worried it was happening in real time