Wesley Messamore

Writer / Author
Headline news journalist with an eye on politics, fintech, equities markets, and global macro-finance. Libertarian and a friend to business people, entrepreneurs, engineers, artists, and people of faith.

Can Schools Mandate Covid-19 Vaccines for Children?

While states have mandated certain vaccines for public school students for years, coronavirus vaccine requirements are a controversial issue today. Most school districts and schools across the United States lack the authority require coronavirus vaccinations for K-12 students, but states could make it policy, if they have the will and public support to do it.

Capitol Riot Probe by Senate Faults Intelligence

The Senate Rules and Administration and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committees have concluded a monthslong investigation of U.S. Capitol Police. In a summary of findings published this week, the bipartisan probe revealed the breakdowns in planning, intelligence, and security that preceded and coincided with the January 6 riots.  The politically-charged accusation that President Donald

TikTok Can Now Collect Your Biometrics Like Faceprints And Voiceprints

TikTok added an “Image and Audio Information” section to its U.S. privacy disclosures Wednesday. The update might shed some light on how the popular song and dance app’s “For You” recommendations dazzle users with videos that are uncannily tailored and personal. The latest disclosures give a fascinating, suggestive glimpse into the inner workings behind the

FBI Director Compares Ransomware to 9/11

FBI Director Christopher Wray compared ransomware attacks on US business with the 9/11 terrorist attacks Thursday. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Wray said: “There are a lot of parallels, there’s a lot of importance, and a lot of focus by us on disruption and prevention.” The journal’s report did not quote Wray