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Souped-up VPNs play 'cat and mouse' game with Iran censors

Souped-up VPNs play 'cat and mouse' game with Iran censors

Iranians are managing to get online during the current war with the US and Israel despite drastic censorship and frequent blackouts, throwing the spotlight on to providers of tools such as VPNs (virtual private networks). AFP asked Adam Fisk, head of US-based nonprofit Lantern, which offers an advanced VPN,

Free speech group raises concerns about Minnesota AI legislation

(The Center Square) – A free speech group is raising concerns about a package of Minnesota bills regulating artificial intelligence, warning the proposals could have unintended consequences for Minnesotan's constitutional rights. This comes as a bipartisan group of state lawmakers introduced a package of AI-related bills addressing health

How Iranians are communicating through internet blackout

How Iranians are communicating through internet blackout

Iran's latest internet blackout has lasted more than 14 days, connectivity monitor Netblocks said Friday. The nature of the blackout shows "this is a government-imposed measure" and not the result of damage from US and Israeli airstrikes, Netblocks research chief Isik Mater told AFP. "

MSU Students Should Use the Public Library More

MSU Students Should Use the Public Library More

Editor’s Note: A previously published version of this story stated that the Bozeman Public Library’s Bookmobile could deliver books anywhere in town upon request. On March 13, this article was corrected online to reflect that the Bookmobile has a set schedule with designated stops where patrons can pick

Mexico considering social media restriction for minors: minister to AFP

Mexico considering social media restriction for minors: minister to AFP

Mexico is considering implementing an Australia-style social media restriction for minors, Public Education Secretary Mario Delgado told AFP. Several nations are toughening up age restrictions on social media platforms as concerns grow over excessive screen time for children and their exposure to harmful content online. Delgado said the government

Albania TikTok ban violated free speech, court rules

Albania TikTok ban violated free speech, court rules

An almost year-long ban on TikTok by the Albanian government violated freedom of expression and press freedom, Albania’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday in a decision praised by journalists. The Albanian government blocked the billion-user app in March 2025 after the fatal stabbing of a teenager during

Russia says internet outages to last as long as 'necessary'

Russia says internet outages to last as long as 'necessary'

Mobile internet outages in Russia will last as long as "necessary" to ensure citizens' safety, the Kremlin said Wednesday, after network disruptions were recorded in Moscow and other Russian cities. It is the latest in a string of curbs imposed by the Russian authorities on internet access,