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Possible Drone Alert Closes Vilnius Airport, NATO Scrambles — 5dVilnius Airport closed 38 minutes on Sept. 13, 2026 after a NATO jet found a suspected drone was a flock of birds.

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 — 6dSan 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.

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

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

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.

IJRGas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An IncreaseSimon August · 6 min · 14h

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

On X · @ArsenalArsenal share motivational “Embracing the challenge” videoOfficial Arsenal account posts typical pre-match hype video projecting confidence; reactions are overwhelmingly positive from fans with minimal disagreement.502 likes · now

‘It’s Like A Rainbow Of Beige’: Hollywood Liberals, Political Elites Flock To ‘White Dudes For Harris’ FundraiserReporting — 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…

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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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.

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.

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…

SSandra RhodesColin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song, 12h · 2 reads

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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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.

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.

Meet The Tech Moguls Flocking To Trump’s BannerReporting — 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…

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…

IJRHollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To TennesseeJack McGeever · 4 min · 15h

Commentary: The Days of Egregious Qualified Immunity Abuses May Soon Be OverReporting — Mar 10, 2021On the eve of the forthcoming trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, America’s media outlets are flocking to the city in a bid to manufacture the most sensationalized headline. As always, a more…

Black Friday Draws Crowds Despite Economic Uncertainty — Nov 28, 2025Black Friday continues to mark the unofficial start of the U.S. holiday shopping season, drawing more shoppers into stores than any other day of the year. According to The Associated Press , shoppers flocked to stores…

Newsom to Close All Beaches, Parks Across CaliforniaReporting — Apr 30, 2020Residents of California are flocking to local beaches and state parks as the weather warms amid the coronavirus pandemic, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is putting a stop to it. According to a memo sent by the…

Saint Fanourios Feast Draws Greeks, Rhodes PilgrimsLifestyle — Aug 27, 2026Thousands of pilgrims near Athens flock to the Church of St. Fanourios to bake and bless orange-flavored Fanouropites, seeking help in finding lost items or gaining emotional solace, with personal petitions kept private. The tradition centers on Saint Fanourios, known as The Revealer, as worshippers share the cakes after prayers and priests bless them during the feast that culminates in a private, inward moment for many believers.

JAMES CARTER And JACOB CHOE: When ‘Free Markets’ Aren’t Really FreeOpinion — Mar 4, 2026For years, Washington treated critical minerals as a paperwork problem. If only permits moved faster, investors would flock, and supply chains would hum. How quaint. That tidy theory has finally—and…

On X · @FCBarcelonaHansi Flick expresses full confidence in Karim Adeyemi after strong performanceFC Barcelona posted a quote from coach Hansi Flick praising forward Karim Adeyemi, stating the squad loves him, that he needed a change of scenery, that Flick is “100% convinced” by his quality, and that the club wants more displays like his recent one. The post is circulating among Barça fans and football accounts mainly because it is a strong public endorsement of a relatively new or adapting player following a notable outing, amplifying discussion of his pace, integration, and potential under Flick.524 likes · now