close Video Facebook announces new security measures for 2020 election Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces new security tools to monitor hacking attempts and identify false information; Jonathan Hunt has the details. Big tech companies like Google and Facebook have continually abused user privacy, hoarded personal data and lobbied against federal legislation to rein them in -- but all of that could be changing, said Sen. Josh Hawley. Fox News spoke with Hawley, R-Mo., in a phone interview about his outspoken criticism of Big Tech and asked why Internet privacy protections are seemingly dead on arrival in Congress. He claimed Big Tech has purchased many friends in D.C. and funds various dummy groups, with the intent of stopping federal regulation at all costs. “There is no doubt that Big Tech has bought themselves an enormous amount of support in this town, and on the hill," he said. "They have an unparalleled fleet of … [Read more...] about Sen. Hawley blames Big Tech lobbyists for lack of progress on privacy laws: ‘They’ve gamed the system’
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‘Two Westchester kids’: Eric Paschall, Donovan Mitchell face each other in NBA
In the digital world of “NBA2K,” Guillermo Sosa — an undersized point guard with a hot-pink shooting sleeve — regularly turned games into one-man highlight reels. “He was tough,” Utah shooting guard Donovan Mitchell said of Sosa, a player he created as a kid on his favorite video game. “He averaged about 75 points a game and never passed the ball.” Mitchell might not have realized it at the time, but Sosa embodied the bravado and tenacity he wanted to make part of his own playing style. For hours on end, Mitchell would play game after game on “NBA2K” at the house of his best friend, Eric Paschall, trying to break down Paschall’s created player — a version of himself — one-on-one with Sosa. From an early age, Mitchell and Paschall bonded over being a couple of the only players on their Harlem-based AAU team from a place their teammates called “upstate.” Never mind that it was only an hour drive … [Read more...] about ‘Two Westchester kids’: Eric Paschall, Donovan Mitchell face each other in NBA
A’s seek greater heights, plan to ramp up trade talks at GM meetings
On one hand, the A’s would seem to have few roster issues after consecutive 97-win seasons. On the other hand, regular-season success hasn’t transitioned into the postseason. The goal for 2020, then, is simple. But extremely difficult. Win the American League West. That way, the A’s would avoid the wild-card game, which dogged them the past two seasons, elimination losses to the Yankees and Rays. The general manager meetings open Monday in Scottsdale, Ariz., giving A’s officials a chance to meet with other teams and free agents, and continue mapping out a strategy for next season. “We have some things we’d like to do to the club,” GM David Forst said. “Obviously, we’re still chasing the Astros in this division. Until we get there, we’ve got things to do. We’re looking forward to more meaningful conversations.” Oakland A's general manager David Forst takes a break after speaking to the media at Jack London Square, … [Read more...] about A’s seek greater heights, plan to ramp up trade talks at GM meetings
Giants’ buzzwords for the GM meetings: power, pitching, patience
The Giants’ search for a manager and general manager have masked an important question that usually gets all the attention this time of year: Which players will the Giants get for next season who can help them rise from three straight losing records and bring excitement back to Oracle Park? There will be no quick answer even as president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi accelerates conversations with other teams and agents Monday when the general manager meetings begin in Scottsdale, Ariz. Giants fans expected radical changes after Zaidi was hired a year ago, and change he brought, but not the type that wowed the masses. He made no significant trades over the winter. The three free agents he signed, pitchers Derek Holland, Drew Pomeranz and Pat Venditte, did not have the faithful rushing to buy tickets. The club’s pursuit of Bryce Harper, which lasted into spring training, ended the way so many others have, with the Giants making a substantial offer but finishing in … [Read more...] about Giants’ buzzwords for the GM meetings: power, pitching, patience
Looking back at 49ers’ undefeated first half of the season
The 49ers have gone from having the No. 2 pick in April’s NFL draft to being the league’s last remaining undefeated team. They’ve won with a dominating defense, a devastating run game and even a four-touchdown outing from Jimmy Garoppolo. At 8-0 heading into Monday’s game against division rival Seattle, the 49ers have already doubled last year’s win total and guaranteed their first non-losing season since 2014. With wins in their next two games, they would tie the longest win streak to begin a season in franchise history and match their combined win total from the past two seasons. A win Monday would put them in good position to win their first NFC West title since 2012. Sure, the second half promises to be tougher with games against Seattle (twice), Green Bay, Baltimore, New Orleans and the Los Angeles Rams. But the first half? Injuries aside, it was nearly perfect. Here’s a look back at how the 49ers put themselves at the top of the NFL power … [Read more...] about Looking back at 49ers’ undefeated first half of the season
