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Bird Flu Confirmed in Racine County FlockHealth — 1dWisconsin officials confirmed highly pathogenic bird flu in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County and euthanized the birds, which will not enter the food supply. The virus is highly contagious, and authorities urged livestock owners to strengthen biosecurity and keep poultry indoors when possible.

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Senate Leaders Avoid Legislation Targeting Flock Safety Cameras — 2dSenate leaders in both parties have yet to propose using the force of law to address surveillance concerns related to Flock Safety and related companies.

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Flock Deal Pulls Back Curtain On 20 Small-Town Cameras Wired Into Nationwide Network — 1hThe fine print behind 20 surveillance cameras in northern West Virginia points to a reach far beyond county lines.

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Flock Camera Vandalism Reported Across Two StatesPolitics — 2dAuthorities reported a wave of Flock camera vandalism, including eight cameras damaged or knocked down in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, where four people have been charged, and at least seven vandalism reports in Columbia, Missouri. The incidents come amid protests and privacy concerns over the surveillance system; Spartanburg officials say they have not found misuse and credit the cameras with helping solve crimes.

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IJRWas NIH’s Trans Kids Research Russ Vought’s Last Straw?Emily Kopp · 8 min · 27m

Senate Hearing Probes Flock Camera Surveillance Concerns — Sep 23, 2026CEOs skipped a Sept. 23 Senate surveillance hearing. Lindsey Isaacs said a Flock flag led to "13 days in jail for a crash I had nothing to do with."

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Rachel Meyers It's wrong that Flock's system can flag innocent people and land them in jail for weeks without real cause. The CEOs dodging the hearing only makes it worse.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Possible Drone Alert Closes Vilnius Airport, NATO Scrambles — Sep 13, 2026Vilnius Airport closed 38 minutes on Sept. 13, 2026 after a NATO jet found a suspected drone was a flock of birds.

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Tom Gallagher Airports shutting down over unconfirmed drones will keep hurting travel until the source gets sorted.

San Jose officer fired after sharing Flock data with domestic violence suspect — Sep 12, 2026San Jose police fired an officer for unauthorized, personal-use access of the department’s Flock license-plate reader network, which allowed a suspect to locate a domestic-violence victim via a relative. The case underscores broader concerns about ALPR surveillance abuses and has prompted policy changes to block remote access from personal devices and tighten data controls across agencies.

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Rachel Meyers Blocking personal device logins is a smart fix, but agencies need stricter audits on all Flock queries.

Flock Employee Summons Police Over Reporter Filming Installation — Sep 8, 2026InvestigateTV and other outlets show a core paradox in Flock Safety’s ALPR network: a system built to watch drivers triggers concern when the watcher is filmed or questioned, revealing deep privacy and civil-liberties tensions. As reporters, installers, and police respond to public-recorded filming, governments and communities debate whether to expand or curb the technology, which now underpins tens of thousands of cameras nationwide.

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Young iPhone users are flocking to Galaxy Z Fold 8 in record numbers — Sep 7, 2026

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Daily Caller News FoundationWas NIH’s Trans Kids Research Russ Vought’s Last Straw?About a month before the White House considered an executive order giving it greater control over the National Institutes of Health, outside experts close to the administration learned of an NIH-backed project advocating sex-change procedures in children, according to a former administration official. Reversing the tide of transgender surgeries in minors, including securing the closure of five top27m

Harrisonburg Votes To Cut Flock Safety Cameras — Jul 31, 2026Harrisonburg ends its Flock Safety deal. See what the Daily Signal reports and why privacy matters for your family. Read the full story now.

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Massie and Burlison unveil Flock-Off Act to restrict surveillance camera funding — Sep 3, 2026Rep. Thomas Massie unveiled the Flock-Off Act to bar federal funding for automated license plate readers and biometric surveillance cameras, requiring local funding and allowing penalties on violators. The legislation, backed by Rep. Eric Burlison and aimed at Flock Safety’s widespread network, reflects bipartisan privacy concerns and includes narrow exemptions for border security and toll collection.

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Derek Foss The toll and border exemptions make sense but I hope they don't become loopholes that swallow the whole law down the road.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Flock Cameras Face Growing National Scrutiny — Aug 31, 2026Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause on state funding for Flock AI-powered license-plate cameras, prompting Dallas to deactivate 321 of its 684 cameras on Sept. 15 while noting that most funding comes from federal sources. The move is part of a broader scrutiny of Flock networks as cities reassess contracts amid privacy concerns and a Texas Tribune investigation into roughly $30 million in state grants tied to the cameras.

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‘It’s Like A Rainbow Of Beige’: Hollywood Liberals, Political Elites Flock To ‘White Dudes For Harris’ Fundraiser — Jul 30, 2024A handful of Hollywood elites and top Democrat politicians flocked to a massive campaign fundraiser Monday evening discussing their support for the new presidential nominee Kamala Harris and encouraging their party…

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Michigan City seeks $300,000 Flock expansionPolitics — Jul 20, 2026Cities are expanding surveillance camera networks: Michigan City plans a $300,000 rainy-day fund investment to broaden its Flock system with more cameras, community feeds, live access, drone integration, and advanced analytics, building on an existing network of about 50 cameras. Meanwhile Fort Wayne is moving toward a $120,250 annual maintenance for its Flock LPRs but has paused the measure to allow added safeguards and amendments, underscoring privacy and governance considerations.

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IJRCartel Lieutenant’s Capture Could Provide New Links to Former Mexican President’s SonIldefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby · 4 min · 43m

Watch: US Military Plane Carrying Head of National Guard Slams Into Flock of Birds Taking Off from ChicagoReporting — Nov 27, 2022A National Guard jet had a close encounter of the highly dangerous kind recently near Chicago’s Midway airport on Monday. Video of the incident posted to CNN and social media shows the plane flying into a flock of birds…

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Keith Self Seeks To Bar Federal Agencies From Obtaining Flock Surveillance Data — Without A Warrant — Jul 15, 2026Republican Texas Rep. Keith Self on Wednesday proposed legislation would protect Americans' privacy when federal law enforcement agencies seek surveillance data from Flock Safety, the Daily Caller News Foundation learned exclusively.

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Vandalism Hits Flock Cameras Across StatesWorld — Aug 25, 2026Authorities in multiple cities report deliberate vandalism of Flock Safety license-plate reader cameras, including tampering with poles, solar panels, and even shootings; police warn that damaging such public-safety devices can bring criminal charges and financial restitution. Investigations continue as cameras are repaired or reinstalled, with ongoing debate over surveillance privacy fueling the vandalism trend.

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Connecticut AI Caucus Calls for Statewide Flock MoratoriumPolitics — Aug 14, 2026Jurisdictions in Connecticut and elsewhere are pausing or reconsidering Flock Safety license plate reader programs amid strong privacy concerns and public opposition, with lawmakers, sheriffs, and mayors calling for moratoriums, reviews, or opt-outs. The actions come after feedback highlighting potential misuse of collected data, and in some cases, expedited trials or investigations into alleged misuses of the cameras.

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Flock Cameras Face Scrutiny Across States — Aug 10, 2026Arkansas cities including Mayflower, Cabot, and Pea Ridge are halting or pausing the use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras amid privacy and civil-liberties concerns, with Mayflower ending its multiyear contract through 2027 and moving to remove the devices. Officials note the cameras aided investigations but are deemed intrusive, reflecting a broader local debate over surveillance vs. public safety.

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The Conservative DeskLincoln returns after Iran combat no carrier matchedHegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation as the Abraham Lincoln ended a 321-day deployment that hit Iranian forces hard and drew scrutiny over morale and supplies.1h · 3 reads

Arizona Voters Oppose Flock ALPR Cameras, Demand AuditsPolitics — Aug 20, 2026Protests in Fargo highlighted public concern over Flock automated license plate readers, with activists calling for strict data access controls, retention limits, and restricting use to police only amid Fourth Amendment worries. In Arizona, multiple polls show a clear preference to limit or end ALPR deployment, strong concerns about data misuse, and broad support for independent audits, even as a faction believes cameras can aid crime-solving.

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HOA-installed Flock cameras raise privacy questions nationwidePolitics — Aug 25, 2026Across multiple communities, homeowners associations installing Flock license-plate reader cameras without resident approval have sparked privacy concerns and questions about HOA authority, as residents worry about who can access footage and how it’s used. In Savannah, two HOA-owned cameras were cut down prompting a police investigation, underscoring tensions between governance covenants and concerns over surveillance, while other communities weigh potential crime-benefit arguments against residents’ privacy worries.

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Get The Flock Out: Young Libertarians Have A Message For Establishment Politicians — Aug 3, 2026The chief obstacles to America First liberty are establishment politicians, the technocratic panopticon and endless foreign wars, according to student activists at a major Libertarian conference.

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Meet The Tech Moguls Flocking To Trump’s Banner — Jun 8, 2024Big names in the cryptocurrency and venture capital worlds, some of whom are former Democratic donors, are throwing their support behind former President Donald Trump. Venture capitalists David Sacks and Chamath…

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City Threatened with Destruction by Wildfire Calls a FarmerReporting — Jul 3, 2022What began in 2014 as an alternative to lawn mowers has become a strategy that helped West Sacramento, California, avoid damage from a recent wildfire. The answer was not high technology, but a flock of hungry goats…

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IJRFlock Deal Pulls Back Curtain On 20 Small-Town Cameras Wired Into Nationwide NetworkDylan Kresak · 4 min · 2h