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SpaceX says Starlink will "become a major mobile carrier in the U.S."
SpaceX said it has bought licenses for radio airwaves that will help its Starlink satellite business provide cellphone service across the U.S.
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SpaceX takes major step toward offering cell service, putting big telecom on edge
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving to get into the cell phone business -- scooping up billions of dollars' worth of spectrum licenses and putting traditional telecom…
Finance
Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC
The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases.
Technology
SpaceX deal to acquire spectrum license hammers shares of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile
SpaceX agreed to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio as it to pushes its Starlink service deeper into the U.S. telecommunications market.
Consumer
Disney accuses Trump officials of 'blatant violations' of constitution amid FCC battle
Lawyers tell judge ABC being unfairly targeted as US regulator seeks review of network's local TV station licenses. Lawyers for Disney accused the Trump admini…
Sanders introduces bill to ban the federal government from using Flock
The proposed legislation would extend to all automotica license plate readers.
Crypto
South Korea advances tokenized securities rules ahead of 2027 rollout
South Korea's financial regulator proposed detailed rules for tokenized securities, including capital requirements, OTC trading licenses and retail investment…
Florida man, 76, with suspended license allegedly admits to driving under the influence of rum, cocaine
Charles Ducking, 76, allegedly showed deputies his rum cup and admitted to doing cocaine minutes before a traffic stop in Polk County, Florida.
Flock Offers Employees Buyouts as Customers Flee
As dozens of cities end contracts for its controversial license plate readers, Flock is rolling out a voluntary severance program, WIRED has learned.
Geopolitics
Flock Once Touted Its Cameras as 'Made in the USA.' Now It's Not So Clear
Flock reveals little about where its license plate readers are assembled, but the answer could have geopolitical and cybersecurity implications.
Lawmakers Want States to Crack Down on Flock Cameras - or Pay the Price
A new bipartisan effort in Congress to rein in automated license plate readers takes a page from the national drinking age: Comply, or risk losing federal high…
ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver's licenses stolen
The ID checking company said the data breach included people's full names and driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents.
Transport
Biden-Released Illegal Immigrant Trucker With California License Kills Mother
An illegal immigrant released into the country under the Biden administration and issued a California commercial driver's license (CDL) is accused of killing a…
Crypto
Gemini receives Singapore payment license for crypto services
Gemini's local entity is authorized to provide digital payment token and cross-border money transfer services without standard transaction-volume limits.
Transport
FBI investigating dark-web service claiming 153M license records, raising CDL security concerns
The Nexus collection reportedly included front-and-back license images and CDL-tagged entries, but investigators have not confirmed any freight exposure. The p…
Consumer
FCC asks court to reject Disney lawsuit over ABC TV station licenses
The case is a test of free speech rights for broadcasters. President Trump has called repeatedly for ABC to lose its licenses over programming he dislikes.
F.C.C. Asks Court to Toss ABC Suit Over Broadcast Licenses
The network sued the agency last month to stop it from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air. The F.C.C. said the lawsuit was premature.
Crypto
Australia warns unlicensed crypto firms of fines up to 10% of annual turnover
ASIC has recorded more than 45 digital asset-related license applications as its temporary enforcement relief approaches Sept. 30 expiration.
Energy
Namibia: TotalEnergies Completes Its Entry as Operator Into PEL83 License, Holding the Giant Mopane Discovery
PARIS, September 03, 2026--TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) announces the completion of the transaction concluded with Galp in December 2025, by…
Technology
It sure looks like hackers breached a major ID card verification service
An identity theft search site claimed to have more than 150 million driver's license photos stolen from an ID verification service. The crime site has now shut…
More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey
The backlash against license plate readers comes amid a wave of police abuses of surveillance cameras.
Illegal Immigrant With Sanctuary-State License Charged In Child Hit-And-Run
An illegal immigrant with an Illinois driver's license allegedly sped away after striking a preteen boy in Pennsylvania, leaving him seriously injured in the r…
Tempe turns off its Flock license plate reader system, citing privacy concerns and risk for 'misuse'
Tempe turns off its Flock license plate reader system, citing privacy concerns and risk for 'misuse'
Police use Flock to search license plates. Now there's a viral website to see if yours was one of them.
Police use Flock to search license plates. Now there's a viral website to see if yours was one of them.
ABC Sues Trump Television Regulator Over Threats Against Broadcast License
'retaliatory campaign against ABC'
Cop Allegedly Fired For Using Flock Camera To Run Her Ex's License Plate 166 Times
Flock camera used to run her ex's license plate over 100 times
Consumer
Disney and ABC sue FCC over early license review, alleging retaliation
The lawsuit comes after the FCC ordered ABC to seek renewals between two and five years before its TV stations' licenses were set to expire.
Consumer
Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
Disney's ABC has sued the FCC claiming its investigation and early broadcast licenses renewal are a 'retaliatory campaign' due to its programming.
Consumer
ABC sues Trump's media regulator over demand for TV license renewals
Network alleges FCC is trying to send 'chilling message' in retaliation for content the administration disapproves ofABC has sued the Federal Communications Co…
ABC Sues Trump Administration Over F.C.C. Threat to Its TV Licenses
The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendmen…
