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FCC Takes Up Emergency 'Blue Alerts' For Threats To Law Enforcement

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Created in 2015, Blue Alerts are similar to Amber Alerts, but aim to catch people who threaten or harm police officers. The DOJ asked the FCC to add a special code to the broadcast emergency system.

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After CEO Resignation, Is Uber Kalanick-less Or Kalanick-free?

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Few companies have had such a rapid fallout from such a vast number of crises stemming from the workplace culture perpetuated from the top, while appearing to be at the peak of its success.

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Amazon Announces Plan To Buy Whole Foods For $13.7 Billion

Friday, June 16, 2017

Amazon announced it will buy Whole Foods Market in a deal valued at $13.7 billion. This is by far the largest acquisition Amazon has made, promising a massive change of pace for both the organic food chain and its competitors.

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Verizon Closes The Yahoo Deal; Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Resigns

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Verizon has completed its $4.5 billion acquisition of Yahoo, folding it and AOL into a digital media subsidiary called Oath. Mayer is expected to receive a $23 million golden parachute as she exits.

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Apple Joins Smart-Speaker Race With Music-Focused 'HomePod'

Monday, June 05, 2017

The speaker is powered by Apple's personal assistant Siri and marks the long-awaited entry of the tech giant into competition with Amazon's and Google's smart home devices.

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Feeling Sidelined By Mainstream Social Media, Far-Right Users Jump To Gab

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Criticized for being affiliated with the alt-right, the social site Gab now reports 170,000 users. It has found a niche among some conservatives and others who feel stifled by Facebook and Twitter.

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FCC Votes To Begin Rollback Of Net Neutrality Regulations

Thursday, May 18, 2017

The vote begins a months-long process to collect — once again — public comment on how the government should regulate Internet service providers. The FCC is repealing Obama-era rules.

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Long Before 'WannaCry' Ransomware, Decades Of Cyber 'Wake-Up Calls'

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

"The [WannCry] attack is a wake-up call for all of us," Microsoft's president wrote about last week's incident. How many times have we heard cyberattacks described this way? Let's look back.

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FCC Chief Makes Case For Tackling Net Neutrality Violations 'After The Fact'

Friday, May 05, 2017

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is repealing Obama-era regulations for Internet providers. He tells NPR he prefers taking targeted action against actual harms, not preemptively regulating hypothetical ones.

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The Daredevils Without Landlines — And Why Health Experts Are Tracking Them

Thursday, May 04, 2017

It's official: A majority of U.S. homes only have mobile phones. But who knew wireless-only households were into risky behavior? A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researcher explains.

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A Primer On The Future Of Net Neutrality Under Trump

Saturday, April 29, 2017

The Federal Communications Commission is taking steps to repeal regulations for Internet service providers that the FCC approved in 2015.

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Trump: The President Who Is Still A Businessman

Friday, April 28, 2017

Trump the president has done little to separate himself from Trump the businessman. This video explains why that's the case and what we know and don't know about the president's financial ties.

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FCC Chief Begins Rollback Of Net Neutrality Regulations

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, a free market proponent, wants to repeal Obama-era regulations that treat Internet service providers like utilities. "Nothing about the Internet was broken in 2015," he said.

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1 Officer Killed, 2 Wounded In Shooting On Paris' Champs Elysees

Thursday, April 20, 2017

The attacker was shot dead by police and has been identified, authorities say, without disclosing the identity. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack, days before a presidential election.

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Trump's Latest Executive Order Targets High Skilled Worker Visa Program

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

President Trump announced an executive order on Tuesday that will sharpen the focus on the H1-B visa program. The tech industry is a key beneficiary and hopes this will prod Congress to overhaul the program.

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Selling Your Internet Browsing History

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Last month Congress repealed regulations that would have put hefty restrictions on Internet service providers. So what do these companies know about us and what can they do with that information?

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Preserving Memories: In Emails To A Toddler, A Window Into Her Parents' Love

Monday, April 10, 2017

TO: Ava / FROM: Dad / SUBJECT: Your very first email ever! / "Hi Ava Bean! This is your dad (who is still getting use to that title) emailing you."

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Comcast Goes Mobile With Cellphone Service For Existing Customers

Thursday, April 06, 2017

Comcast's new cellphone offer will use Verizon's wireless network and Comcast's own Wi-Fi hotspots. Xfinity Mobile offers prices that are generally cheaper than major wireless carriers.

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Filings Show Just How Complex Ivanka Trump's And Jared Kushner's Finances Are

Friday, March 31, 2017

In a massive document release, 180 of Trump's staff disclose their financial assets and debts as they assumed office. Ivanka Trump and her husband report assets valued at more than $200 million.

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As Congress Repeals Internet Privacy Rules, Putting Your Options In Perspective

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

President Trump is expected to sign a bill to overturn new privacy rules for Internet service providers. An expert says there are steps you can take, though they won't deliver absolute privacy.

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