SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days agoCommentary: First they came for the immigrants. Then they took down our Latino senator
Federal agents forcibly restrained Senator Alex Padilla, provoking outrage and calls for an investigation.
...the Saudi authorities are trying to use technology to improve how they control crowds and cater to their visitors. This year, Saudi Arabia will use drones with thermal imaging as well as artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology to ensure that only those who have Hajj permits are allowed in.
A mother and daughter from Ireland, Marguerite O'Leary and her teenage daughter Ellen, expressed their experience as 'a special moment' and a privilege while waiting in a long queue.