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US surveillance concerns rise with America250 and World Cup cohosting

The United States is preparing for its semiquincentennial, America250, which coincides with cohosting the World Cup. This period is raising concerns about increased surveillance for attendees of these events and residents in affected cities. The article suggests that federal agencies might be leveraging these large public gatherings as opportunities for enhanced monitoring. AI

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US surveillance concerns rise with America250 and World Cup cohosting

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    While you’re watching the World Cup, the feds may be watching you It's a big year for America. It's the semiquincentennial, otherwise known as America250, and t

    While you’re watching the World Cup, the feds may be watching you It's a big year for America. It's the semiquincentennial, otherwise known as America250, and the United States is cohosting the World Cup. But spectators at these events - and the millions of people who live in the…