Weary of Data Brokers? California Site Offers One-Stop Opt Out for 500+ Services

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California's DROP tool lets residents request deletion from over 500 data brokers in one go, but faces technical glitches and only works for state residents.

California Will Vote on a Billionaire Tax. Billionaires Aren’t Happy.
A proposed California tax on billionaires faces two opposing ballot measures funded by wealthy individuals, highlighting political tensions over inequality.
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Rich Californians Are Finding Creative Ways to Get Ahead of the Billionaire Tax - WSJ
California's proposed billionaire tax is prompting wealthy residents to use charitable giving and vacation-home purchases to reduce their net worth and tax liability.
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FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled
The FBI was unable to extract data from a Washington Post reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled, according to court documents.
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