Facebook Faces Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Its Use Of Facial Recognition Data
Facebook users in Illinois argue that the company has violated their privacy rights under state law and the damages could amount to billions of dollars.
Congressional Democrats Calling For Investigation Into National Park Service
A University of Colorado researcher wrote a report in 2016 for the National Park Service on the impacts of climate change and sea level rise. The report has not been released, but public records show it has been heavily edited to remove all references …
Bullied For Its Faith, Muslim Family Fights Back Through Education
When Noshaba Afzal’s daughter was bullied, she decided she had a choice. Accept it or say: “No, this is not the America we want it to be.”
EPA Takes Toxic Site Flooded By Harvey Off Special Cleanup List
The EPA says the San Jacinto Waste Pits near Houston no longer needs Scott Pruitt’s personal attention due to progress on a remediation plan. But the site is still years away from being cleaned up.
Largest Titanic Replica Made From Legos Drops Anchor In Tennessee
A boy with autism in Iceland built the world’s largest Titanic replica using only Legos. The ship is 26 feet long and 5 feet wide. It’s on display at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Andrea Constand, Bill Cosby’s Main Accuser, Continues Testimony In Second Trial
Bill Cosby accuser Andrea Constand took the stand again Monday in the comedian’s sexual assault trial. She faced cross-examination from Cosby’s attorney Tom Mesereau.
With Chants Of ‘Starbucks Coffee Is Anti-Black’ Protesters Take Over Philadelphia Store
The controversy continues over Starbucks, race and bias after a video went viral on social media this weekend. It shows an incident involving the police and two men at a location in downtown Philadelphia.
7 Inmates Dead, 17 Others Injured After Fighting At South Carolina Prison
Authorities in South Carolina are investigating what happened at a maximum security prison overnight. Seven inmates died and 17 others were injured while fighting. The skirmishes lasted for hours.
What The European Union’s New Online Privacy Law Means For The U.S.
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Estelle Massé, senior policy analyst for Access Now — a non-profit organization devoted to open and secure communications worldwide — about the new law adopted by the European Union to protect online privacy.
Winners Of 2018 Pulitzer Prizes Announced
The 2018 Pulitzer Prizes were announced Monday. Kendrick Lamar joined the staffs of The New York Times and The Washington Post along with the rest of this year’s winners.
Boston Marathon Runners Faced Brutal Weather Conditions
Runners, fans, and volunteers in Boston braved 35 mph winds, pouring rain, and a below-freezing wind chill during Monday morning’s marathon.
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