Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".

Image of Alcatraz Island legacy still dominates San Francisco Bay

From notorious prison to Native protest site, Alcatraz reveals how power, punishment and resistance shaped California and still resonate today.

Two U.S. senators start probe into Alligator Alcatraz torture claims

Two U.S. senators are investigating allegations of torture at the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in Ochopee, in Collier County, Florida.

Alcatraz raises $50M to bring Apple Face ID-style security to physical buildings

Cupertino-based facial recognition security startup Alcatraz said today it has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round led by BlackPeak Capital, Cogito Capital and Taiwania Capital. Previous investors Almaz Capital, EBRD and Ray Stata also participated, bringing the company’s total funding to date to over $100 million.