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Judge Orders DOJ to Disclose If Federal Voter Lists Launch Before Midterms
politics15 days ago

Judge Orders DOJ to Disclose If Federal Voter Lists Launch Before Midterms

In a critical hearing on September 25, 2026, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered the Department of Justice to notify her if the Trump administration launches its federal voter eligibility portal before the November 3 midterms. The administration had previously pledged not to release the 'Confirmed Citizen Lists' within 60 days of the election but refused to confirm this commitment in court. The lists, derived from Social Security and State Department data, are challenged by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) as a violation of state election powers and federal privacy laws. While the Supreme Court recently upheld changes to the SAVE database, the judge remains skeptical of the administration's claims that no data has been shared for the new lists. Both sides must file briefs by October 2 to clarify the legal implications of these overlapping federal databases.

via Democracy Docket|
#doj#epic#midterm-elections
DHS Pushes Toward Nationwide Voter Eligibility Lists, Sparking Privacy Fights
politics1 month ago

DHS Pushes Toward Nationwide Voter Eligibility Lists, Sparking Privacy Fights

The Department of Homeland Security unveiled a 'State Citizenship Lists Portal' to centralize federal data for a planned nationwide voter-eligibility list, part of President Trump’s order. Critics say the federal government lacks authority to run such lists and privacy protections are inadequate; EPIC has filed a lawsuit against DHS and SSA. The portal was expected to be functional by Sept. 4, but the site reportedly went down, raising questions about implementation for the midterms.

via Democracy Docket|
#dhs#elections#epic
Health systems warn patients about MyChart-brand phishing emails
health-it1 month ago

Health systems warn patients about MyChart-brand phishing emails

More than a dozen health systems warn patients about phishing emails that impersonate Epic's MyChart portal to steal personal data; the scammers are abusing the MyChart brand rather than indicating a security breach, and Epic urges patients to verify senders, avoid unknown links, and know that MyChart will never ask for account changes or sensitive information via email.

via Healthcare Dive|
#cybersecurity#epic#health-it
Epic-Google legal end paves way for third-party Android app stores in Play next week
policy2 months ago

Epic-Google legal end paves way for third-party Android app stores in Play next week

Epic Games and Google have withdrawn their settlement bid, clearing the path for rival Android app stores to appear inside Google Play starting July 22. The US will see a store-within-a-store model, while a global “Registered App Stores” option could roll out elsewhere; Google will charge a $5,000 annual fee for Play catalog access and enforce safety and policy requirements, signaling a shift toward more competition and potentially lower app-store costs for developers.

via The Verge|
#android#antitrust#app-store
ESA to charter SpaceX mission under EPIC to keep four astronauts aboard ISS before retirement
space6 months ago

ESA to charter SpaceX mission under EPIC to keep four astronauts aboard ISS before retirement

ESA plans to charter a dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission under the EPIC program to send four ESA astronauts to the International Space Station for about a month in early 2028, boosting European presence in space ahead of the ISS retirement (target 2030, with talks of extending to 2032) and involving international partners while ESA leads the mission.

via Space|
#astronauts#epic#esa
Baz Luhrmann hints at an Elvis Cinematic Universe built from lost Las Vegas footage
entertainment7 months ago

Baz Luhrmann hints at an Elvis Cinematic Universe built from lost Las Vegas footage

Baz Luhrmann discusses EPiC, his Elvis project assembled from 59 hours of long-lost Elvis Las Vegas footage unearthed from salt mines. He calls it a “tone poem” that isn’t strictly a documentary or a concert film, with Elvis himself narrating and guiding the story. The restoration required extensive rights work and Luhrmann funded the IMAX release (general release on Feb. 27, 2026). He hints the material could fuel subsequent Elvis projects—potentially signaling an Elvis Cinematic Universe—though the approach remains a personal, observational look at Elvis’s life rather than mythmaking.

via Vulture|
#baz-luhrmann#elvis-cinematic-universe#elvis-presley
EPiC Shines a Living Elvis: The King Still Rules the Stage
music7 months ago

EPiC Shines a Living Elvis: The King Still Rules the Stage

Rob Sheffield’s Rolling Stone review argues Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert restores 1969 rehearsal and on‑stage footage in a Get Back–style edit that lets Elvis speak through archival audio, spotlighting his raw live energy and evolution from Sun Sessions to the Comeback era. The film treats Elvis as a living cultural force rather than a relic, explores the tension with Colonel Parker, and underscores why he remains America’s ultimate obsession through his music and performances.

via Rolling Stone|
#baz-luhrmann#documentary#elvis-presley
Epic-Google settlement talks could reshape Android's app stores.
technology8 months ago

Epic-Google settlement talks could reshape Android's app stores.

Epic and Google are in court negotiating a global settlement that could overhaul Android’s app-store rules: one option would reduce fees worldwide and allow rival app stores under a new framework, while the alternative would push developers into Google’s payment programs with per-install charges if no deal is reached. Judge Donato remains skeptical about approving the settlement today, and Fortnite’s return to Android could hinge on the outcome.

via The Verge|
#android#antitrust#app-stores
"Indie Game Devs Face Diminishing Funding from Microsoft and Epic"
gaming2 years ago

"Indie Game Devs Face Diminishing Funding from Microsoft and Epic"

Indie game developers are facing challenges as funding from big corporations like Microsoft and Epic for Game Pass deals reportedly dries up, making it harder for smaller studios to finance their projects. Deals for putting games on Game Pass and the Epic Games Store have decreased in scope, impacting the financial security of indie teams. As subscriber numbers plateau and growth slows, the situation reflects a need for more conservative funding approaches, potentially affecting Sony and PS Plus as well.

via Push Square|
#epic#funding#game-pass
"Epic's iOS Game Store Plans Stalled by Apple's Developer Account Ban"
technology2 years ago

"Epic's iOS Game Store Plans Stalled by Apple's Developer Account Ban"

Apple has terminated Epic Games Sweden AB's developer account, stalling Epic's plans to launch its own app store on iOS in the EU. This move comes after Epic announced its intention to bring Fortnite back to iOS via a third-party app store in the European Union. Epic accuses Apple of undermining competition and choice on iOS devices and plans to continue fighting for true competition and choice on iOS devices in Europe and around the world.

via The Verge|
#app-store#apple#developer-account