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Flock keeps ignoring requests to cancel its contracts

1 November 2026 at 19:58
Illustration of hands holding instruments to destroy a Flock camera

While more cities are canceling their contracts with Flock Safety, just as many are discovering how difficult that can be in some instances. Plymouth, Minnesota's city council voted to terminate its contract with Flock in September, but failed to respond to the city's request. For over a month, the cameras remained up, and the city had received no acknowledgment from the company. So, Police Chief Eric Fadden took matters into his own hands and physically disconnected the cameras.

"After hearing nothing for more than a week, I directed our staff to disconnect the power cords from the cameras in order to be sure that they are not functioning …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Ask HN: Which TV do you recommend for privacy?

By: LecroJS
1 November 2026 at 19:35

I haven’t owned a TV in years and would like one that respects my privacy. Are there any TV’s which do this well? I am looking for something in the 60”to 80”range and would like a 4k display with at least 60hz display. I don’t mind paying a premium.

I have heard good things about Apple TV as a better alternative to most smart TV native apps. Would some TV’s pair better with this than others for privacy? I don’t want the TV doing anything other than being the display for Apple TV.

I am curious what success others have had.


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Culture War Tensions Roil Beverly Hills School Board Race

1 November 2026 at 10:02
Battles over Israel, antisemitism and race have shaken Beverly Hills in recent years and divided the formerly Democratic enclave.

Β© Ariana Drehsler for The New York Times

An all-out political brawl has erupted in the race for two Beverly Hills school board seats.
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