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Sperm DNA is damaged by phthalates, electromagnetic radiation, and other environmental hazards, study finds
A recent review published in Reproductive Toxicology found that environmental factors — including plastic chemicals like phthalates, electromagnetic radiation, and heavy metals — can significantly impact male reproductive health by altering sperm epigenetics.
Studies have found that these common environmental exposures can cause sperm DNA damage, impacting epigenetics crucial to controlling the creation of new sperm, ensuring normal sperm form and function, and fertilization.
Forced Smart Meters in NE Ohio: An Interview with Attorney Jensen Silvis
Jensen E. Silvis is an Akron based attorney specializing in property law, estate planning, contracts, civil litigation, landlord-tenant, business formation, and criminal defense. He has teamed up with attorneys from Mendenhall Law Group to take on forced Smart meter installation (water and electric) without informed consent or opt-out provisions in the cities of Cuyahoga Falls and Streetsboro.
Major WHO-backed study: high certainty that wireless radiation causes cancer in animals
A new systematic review of animal studies on wireless radiofrequency (RF) radiation and cancer commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) and published in Environment International concluded with “high certainty” that exposure to wireless RF radiation causes two types of cancer in animals. The “certainty” reflects how confident researchers are that the observed effects — such as the link between wireless RF radiation and cancer — are real and not due to chance, bias, or flaws in the study design.
Animal studies do not always directly translate to human health risks, but if animal studies show evidence of a substance causing cancer, the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) generally consider it a potential human carcinogen.
Cell phone use linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer
A new study published in the Fortune Journal of Health Sciences by Dr. Lennart Hardell and researcher Michael Carlberg reported an association between prostate cancer and exposure to the radiofrequency (RF) radiation emitted by cell phones.
This research expands on the body of scientific evidence linking cell phone radiation to cancer. Multiple studies have reported increased risks of brain cancer in people with long-term cell phone use particularly on the side of the head where the phone is held, and several scientists now conclude that cell phone radiation can cause cancer.
Redwood City residents voice concerns over cell towers
Several residents have voiced concerns over proposed wireless facilities whose applications have been approved or are currently under review.
Roni Ben-David, a resident who has been in contact with city officials about the issue, said the city’s utilities subcommittee heard from several residents during a March meeting. However, she said the response did not adequately address their concerns.
During the meeting, Director of Engineering and Transportation Tanisha Werner said Federal Communications Commission regulations do not allow the city to prohibit small wireless facilities or deny applications. However, Werner noted that the city of San Mateo implemented tighter restrictions in response to similar concerns.
China’s Palm Payment Push Is Here
Alipay, the financial arm of Alibaba, has introduced a new palm-based biometric terminal, dubbed the PL1, which enables individuals to make purchases simply by presenting their hand — no phone, card, or PIN required. Positioned as a faster, touch-free alternative for payment, this system reflects a growing industry shift toward frictionless biometric transactions.
At the core of the PL1 is a dual-mode recognition system that combines surface palm print detection with internal vein mapping. This multi-layered authentication relies on deeply unique biological signatures that are significantly harder to replicate than more common methods like fingerprints or facial scans.
Wireless Radiation Sickness Gets a New Name — ‘EMR Syndrome’
The term Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Syndrome is gaining recognition to better describe the symptoms — like headaches, dizziness, and fatigue — linked to electromagnetic elds (EMFs), which millions of people experience today.
This growing recognition of EMR Syndrome is shifting the focus from blaming affected individuals to addressing the health risks of wireless radiation. Advocates push for safer technology and policy changes.
New study shows insects highly absorb 5G frequencies
A study published in the International Journal of Radiation Biology examined how 5G and next generation wireless radiofrequency (RF) radiation frequencies are absorbed into brain and body tissues of 4 different insects – the honeybee, wasp, ladybug and praying mantis.
The development of 5G and next-generation wireless communication networks could alter the nature of radio-frequency EMF exposure in the environment. This may have significant implications for biological organisms, including insects.
Smartphone use leads to hallucinations, detachment from reality, aggression in teens as young as 13: Study
Smartphones are making teenagers more aggressive, detached from reality and causing them to hallucinate, according to new research.
Scientists concluded the younger a person starts using a phone, the more likely they would be crippled by a whole host of psychological ills after surveying 10,500 teens between 13 and 17 from both the US and India for the study, by Sapien Labs.
“People don’t fully appreciate that hyper-real and hyper-immersive screen experiences can blur reality at key stages of development,” addiction psychologist Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, who was not part of the team who did the study, told The Post.
Scientists Urge FCC to Suspend LEO Launches
More than 100 scientists are urging the FCC to temporarily suspend new broadband satellite launches until the agency assesses the environmental effects of planned mega-constellations. They note the number of LEO satellites has increased 12 times in five years, led by SpaceX.
“The new space race is ramping up quickly: some experts are estimating an additional 58,000 satellites will be launched by 2030,” say the scientists, who come from the realms of astrophysics, aerospace engineering and astronomy, in a letter to the agency. “Other plans have been proposed to launch 500,000 satellites to create new mega-constellations that would power satellite internet.”
State Control Over FCC’s Pole Regulations – a Blessing or a Curse?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2024 – For nearly half of U.S. states, the push to expand broadband access comes with an added challenge: navigating a complex web of state-specific regulations governing utility poles.
Currently, 23 states and the District of Columbia have exercised “reverse preemption,” choosing to regulate their own pole attachment processes rather than default to the Federal Communications Commission’s standards under Section 224 of the Communications Act.
FCC Urged to Drop Bulk Billing Ban Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2024 – A coalition of broadband advocates has urged the nation’s telecom regulator to abandon its proposal to regulate bulk billing for internet in apartment complexes, arguing the federal regulators lack the legal authority to enforce such a rule.
In a recent filing, the Bulk Broadband Alliance said, “Not only is the FCC confronting overwhelming evidence that bulk billing arrangements are pro-consumer and an opt-out regulatory regime is not, it also faces insurmountable legal obstacles to regulating bulk deals.”
Coalition Plans to Take FCC 4.9 GHz Decision to Court
A coalition formed by T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), UScellular (NYSE: USM), Verizon (NYSE: VZ), the Competitive Carriers Association, the Major Cities Chiefs Association, the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Edison Electric Institute opposed the decision. The Coalition for Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure (CERCI) had hoped to persuade the Commission to give public safety users direct access to the band, instead of routing the band through FirstNet, Inside Towers reported.
Reacting to the vote, CCA President/CEO Tim Donovan said the association was disappointed by the decision “to grant access to the 4.9 GHz band to FirstNet and, by extension, AT&T. This move raises concerns about long-term local control of important public safety communication resources and represents an anti-competitive spectrum opportunity for AT&T.”
Effects of Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields: Thirty years of research
Dr. Henry Lai, Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, Editor Emeritus of the journal, Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, and an emeritus member of the International Commission on the Biological Effects of EMF, has compiled summaries of the research on the biological effects of exposure to radio frequency (RFR) and extremely low frequency (ELF) and static electromagnetic fields (EMF). His set of abstracts which covers the period from 1990 to October 2024 constitutes a comprehensive collection of the peer-reviewed research.
Dr. Lai reports that the preponderance of research has found that exposure to RFR or ELF EMF produces oxidative effects or free radicals, and damages DNA. Moreover the preponderance of studies that examined genetic, neurological and reproductive outcomes has found significant effects. Among hundreds of studies of RFR, 71% to 89% reported significant effects. Among hundreds of studies of ELF and static fields, 75% to 90% reported significant effects.
This is how American adults feel about phones in school
The recent Pew Research Center survey of 5,110 U.S. adults found that 68 percent backed a ban on middle and high school students using a cellphone in the classroom. Twenty-four percent of respondents opposed the idea while 8 percent were unsure.
When asked to identify why they supported a ban, participants said they thought students would develop better social skills and be less likely to cheat, as a result. They also think such a ban could reduce school bullying.
Germany Rushes to Expand Biometric Surveillance
Germany is a leader in privacy and data protection, with many Germans being particularly sensitive to the processing of their personal data – owing to the country’s totalitarian history and the role of surveillance in both Nazi Germany and East Germany.
So, it is disappointing that the German government is trying to push through Parliament, at record speed, a “security package” that would increase biometric surveillance at an unprecedented scale. The proposed measures contravene the government’s own coalition agreement, and undermine European law and the German constitution.
U.S. Investigates Foreign Hacking of Telecom
The United States has initiated an investigation into possible Chinese hacking of American telecommunications companies, with the National Security Agency (NSA) leading the effort. According to NSA Director General Timothy Haugh, the investigation is in its early stages, and multiple government agencies and private firms are involved in conducting a detailed review of the suspected breaches. However, specific companies have not been publicly identified yet.
It is believed that a Chinese hacking group, referred to by Microsoft as “Salt Typhoon,” may have infiltrated U.S. telecommunications networks for months. This group is suspected of gaining access to systems responsible for lawful wiretapping, posing a significant security threat.
No, satellites aren’t going to make terrestrial towers obsolete
Given the hubbub over new and emerging satellite constellations – including those that will be used to send signals to unmodified cell phones – it’s no wonder people are questioning the need for new terrestrial-based cell towers. With satellites acting as cell towers in the sky, why do we need more on the ground?
It’s not a new question. Earlier this year, the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), which represents tower companies, published a blog titled: “Satellites Are Taking Off, But Cell Towers Are Sticking Around.” The title says it all: Terrestrial networks will continue to serve more consumers and provide services at a lower cost than satellites.
Increasing incidence of CNS and brain tumours in Denmark
The latest report on the number of new cancer cases in Denmark for 2023 shows that central nervous system (CNS) tumors and brain tumors, have been increasing among both men and women.
On September 30, 2024, the Danish Cancer Registry published a new report on the number of newly diagnosed cancers during the last year 2023. The data shows that tumors of the central nervous system, CNS and brain tumors, are increasing and are among the cancers that have increased most rapidly over the past ten years between 2014 and 2023. This applies to all tumor types combined. The statistics thus contradict those who argue that brain tumor incidence is not increasing, an argument that been used to argue that mobile phone use is not linked to an increased risk of brain tumors or cancers in general.
Smart TVs are like “a digital Trojan Horse” in people’s homes
The companies behind the streaming industry, including smart TV and streaming stick manufacturers and streaming service providers, have developed a “surveillance system” that has “long undermined privacy and consumer protection,” according to a report from the Center for Digital Democracy (CDD) published today and sent to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Unprecedented tracking techniques aimed at pleasing advertisers have resulted in connected TVs (CTVs) being a “privacy nightmare,” according to Jeffrey Chester, report co-author and CDD executive director, resulting in calls for stronger regulation.
FCC Chair Proposes Expanding 6 GHz Band Use for Very Low Power Devices
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed new rules to expand very low power (VLP) device operations in additional spectrum in the 6 GHz band alongside other WiFi-enabled devices. VLP devices are designed for short-range mobile applications and can be used indoors or outdoors. They’re intended to support new applications such as augmented reality, in-car connectivity, and healthcare monitoring.
The agency has expanded unlicensed use between 5.925 and 7.125 GHz in recent years, noting that’s helped usher in WiFi 6E, set the stage for WiFi 7, and support the growth of the Internet of Things. Rosenworcel says “opening access to the airwaves without licenses makes it possible to innovate without permission and to develop low-power wireless technologies that change the way we live and work.
Karachi, Pakistan Launches Safe City Project with Live Vehicle, Facial Recognition
Karachi has launched the first phase of its Safe City Project, with five poles equipped with 25 surveillance cameras. A total of 43 poles have been installed so far, and cameras will feed live videos to the Central Police Office (CPO) Command and Control Center.
The CPO’s S4 Control Room will show real-time footage to support local law enforcement in reducing crime and improving public safety. The first phase is an important milestone in the city’s efforts to improve security. Once fully operational, the project is expected to expand its reach with more cameras and advanced monitoring technologies across Karachi city,.The Express Tribune reports.
The Dangers of Biometrics: Beyond Fingerprints and Facial Recognition
Biometrics, the science of identifying individuals based on their unique physical and behavioral characteristics, has a rich history. However, it wasn’t until the late 19th century that Sir Francis Galton established the scientific basis for fingerprint identification.
Over the years, biometrics has evolved from manual methods to sophisticated electronic systems. In the 1960s, the FBI began using computers to store and match fingerprints. The 1970s saw the development of voice recognition systems, and the 1980s brought iris recognition technology. The advent of digital cameras in the 1990s paved the way for facial recognition systems.
However, the widespread use of biometrics also raises significant privacy concerns. Unlike passwords or other credentials, biometric data such as DNA is immutable—you can’t change it once it’s compromised. This permanence fuels fears about the security of biometric databases. It is a growing concern, as they present attractive targets for threat actors seeking to gain access to sensitive personal data.
Meta smart glasses can be used to dox anyone in seconds, study finds
Two Harvard students recently revealed that it’s possible to combine Meta smart glasses with face image search technology to “reveal anyone’s personal details,” including their name, address, and phone number, “just from looking at them.”
In a Google document, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio explained how they linked a pair of Meta Ray Bans 2 to an invasive face search engine called PimEyes to help identify strangers by cross-searching their information on various people-search databases.
New Clues on Colorectal Cancer Among Young Adults
It’s a long-running medical mystery: Why have so many people under 50 in affluent countries been developing colorectal cancer in recent decades?
Something new is triggering a jump in what’s known as early-onset colon and rectal cancer (EOCRC). The rates have been going up for the last 20 years and no one knows why it’s happening. The usual risk factors for CRC —obesity, smoking, bad diet and lack of exercise— don’t fully explain the increase.
Phonegate: Quebec Court of Appeal Confirms Class Action Against Apple and Samsung
On September 18, 2024, the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld the first instance judgment of September 22, 2022, authorizing the class action initiated in 2019 against Apple and Samsung. This action concerns allegations of failures to inform users and potential health risks related to their mobile phones. This decision poses a real financial and reputational risk for both manufacturers!
The action, initiated in 2019 by Attorney Charles O’Brien on behalf of the plaintiffs, seeks damages related to the alleged health risks to users of their mobile phones, claiming that the two manufacturers did not properly disclose these risks.
FBI Seeks Options for “Clearview AI” Type Facial Recognition Searches
The FBI has put out a request for information regarding (RFI) open-source facial recognition capabilities which it hopes to acquire in the future. The technology they are desiring would function similar to what is offered through companies like Clearview AI and PimEyes, both of which have been heavily scrutinized and sued for privacy violations.
The Bureau is looking for companies that can provide Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms enabling facial image searches against these open-source databases. Presumably, that would include scanning images collected from the internet, as is done through platform’s like Clearview AI and PimEyes. The information gathered will be used to inform future acquisition strategies.
School Board Bans Cell Towers on Campuses
Purcellville, VA: The School Board voted 8-0-1 on Tuesday to prohibit the construction of new cell phone towers on school ground for the next five years.
Anne Donohue (At-Large) abstained from the vote. She said she was concerned with the blanket prohibition of the towers and felt decisions by the board on a case-by-case basis would be better.
“The cell phone towers bring in tens or thousands of dollars of revenue to our division every year. Limiting additional cell phone towers on our school property could have a detrimental effect on connectivity for cell phones or wireless access in our LCPS facilities, which could have other harmful effects for our students and our staff and I am generally constrained about limiting the future authority of this board in this way,” she said.
Verizon plan to install 5G poles along popular Jersey Shore beach stirs uproar
Officials in Spring Lake will hear public comments on an application from Verizon to install six 5G small cell utility poles along Ocean Avenue as part of a push by the telecommunications giant to expand its 5G network in New Jersey that has many residents in uproar. Locals say construction of the 35-ft. towers would disrupt beach activities and threaten the environment, as well as be an unwanted eyesore on the beloved coastline.
Verizon argues that additional wireless capacity is needed along the beach and that the 5G towers, which are designed to look like streetlights, will ultimately be a benefit to the borough.
Phonegate Alert criticizes WHO study on mobile phone risks
Paris, September 18, 2024 – The Phonegate Alert association demands a thorough and independent examination of the results of a recently published study by the World Health Organization (WHO). This study, which concludes there are no risks of brain cancer linked to mobile phone use, raises numerous questions about its methodology and impartiality.
The WHO study screened 5,379 scientific publications published between 1994 and 2022. However, only 63 of them were subjected to in-depth examination, raising questions about the selection criteria.