Will Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica Scandal Actually Cause Users To Delete The App?
News about how Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data has sparked the hashtag #DeleteFacebook. But past research has shown users are often apathetic about privacy settings. NPR’s Michel Martin talks with University of Virginia media studies professor S…
Senate Intelligence Committee Recommends More Security For Midterms, Not How To Fund It
The Senate intelligence committee met Wednesday to review its recommendations about improving election security ahead of the 2018 midterms. Senators recommend more funding and IT support, but there is no consensus about how much or how to pay for it.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Responds To Cambridge Analytica Scandal
There are signs of division within Facebook about how to respond to what’s possibly the most significant crisis in the company’s history. Mark Zuckerberg released a statement Wednesday, the first since the scandal over Cambridge Analytica erupted.
As Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Take Effect, WH Considers Trade Sanctions On China
It’s a big week for trade policy as new steel and aluminum tariffs take effect and the White House mulls tariffs on a wide range of exports from China.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal Weighs In On How Congress Could Regulate Facebook
Congressional staffers are slated to meet with Facebook officials this week. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks to Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and a member of the Commerce and Judiciary committees, about what action Congress could take to regulate how Faceb…
Blockbuster Plans To Close 1 Store In Alaska, Taking Total Number Down To 5
A Blockbuster store in North Pole, Alaska is set to close in April. Alaska is home to most of the Blockbuster stores in the U.S. due to slow internet speeds, but foot traffic has been on the decline.
Congress Passes Legislation To Curb Online Sex Trafficking Of Children
Congress has overwhelming passed legislation meant to curb online sex trafficking of children. This means a first major change in years to a key legal shield used by Internet companies to avoid liability for what people say and do online.
U.S. Security Officials Uncertain Of How To Address Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
The U.S. is warning against Russian cyber attacks targeting the energy grid and infrastructure as President Trump congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection. Many wonder what the Trump administration is doing to keep Americans saf…
Federal Judge Expected To Rule In Kansas Voter Registration Lawsuit This Fall
The trial has ended in the lawsuit alleging Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s requirements for registering to vote in his state are unreasonable, as has a hearing to determine if Kobach was in contempt of court. A federal judge will rule on the s…
‘Seize This Moment’: Doug Jones Tackles Gun Control In First Senate Speech
The Alabama Democrat said recent student protests remind him of the civil rights movement. He called for tighter control of gun purchases and expressed respect for the Second Amendment.
‘He’s Not A Psychopath,’ Says Friend Of Austin Bombings Suspect
A friend of the suspect, Jeremiah Jensen, describes Conditt as shy, smart and thoughtful. “He was an intense person and could be hard to love but he was a person,” he says.
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