Technology

Internet connectivity — even in 2024 — is vulnerable at a number of levels

5:12am May 06, 2024

by Jenna McLaughlin

Modern human life relies on a stable internet connection. But threats to internet connectivity are varied — from underseas rock slides and technical errors to war and geopolitical conflict.

A judge hears closing arguments in an anti-trust case against Google

5:13am May 03, 2024

Closing arguments have begun in the Justice Department's antitrust case against Google. At issue is whether Google has illegally monopolized the search engine market.

Morning news brief

5:13am May 03, 2024

President Biden addresses pro-Palestinian protests. Monopoly trial between DOJ and Google is wrapping up. Protesters in the Caucasus nation of Georgia say Russia-style draft law will hurt free speech.

National

Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs

6:57pm May 02, 2024

by Camila Domonoske

Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?

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Politics & Government

Why are so many government officials concerned about TikTok?

1:40pm May 02, 2024

Congress and President Biden say TikTok must shed its financial ties to China or face a ban in the U.S. But Washington Post tech reporter Drew Harwell says selling the company is complicated.

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Peloton hit the skids after its pandemic boom, struggling to figure out how to grow beyond sales of luxury fitness equipment.

Sports
Arts

Peloton is laying off workers and replacing the CEO — again

12:33pm May 02, 2024

by Alina Selyukh

It's déjà vu for the luxury fitness company: Peloton is cutting about 400 more jobs, and its CEO is stepping down just two years after a major shakeup.

World News

The people behind online scams may be scam victims themselves

5:39pm May 01, 2024

by Emily Feng

The people behind the online scams you see might be the victim of a scam themselves. Tens of thousands of people have been trafficked into remote, Southeast Asian compounds and forced to scam others.

Instructions for a fingernail filing gadget for infants says, "Stay away from children." It's enough to make a new parent holler.

Health & Safety

Oh dear! Baby gear! Why are the manuals so unclear?

9:01am May 01, 2024

by Darius Tahir

Sure, new parents are an anxious lot. But instruction manuals for devices meant to keep the baby safe and healthy are daunting and add to the anxiety. Why are they so confusing?

Books
Arts

AI is contentious among authors. So why are some feeding it their own writing?

8:16am April 30, 2024

by Chloe Veltman

Many authors are concerned about the use of their copyrighted material in generative AI models. At the same time, some are actively experimenting with the technology.

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How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step one

6:30am April 30, 2024

by Greg Rosalsky

An economic perspective on misinformation