Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 21)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Technology
The U.S. warns companies to stay on guard for possible Russian cyberattacks
President Biden said "evolving intelligence" showed Russia is "exploring options for potential cyberattacks." The U.S. has previously warned about Russia's capability to attack U.S. infrastructure.
A Russian court bans Facebook and Instagram as extremist
The ruling amounts to an immediate ban of Facebook and Instagram in Russia, where both platforms are already blocked. WhatsApp, which is owned by the same company, is still allowed.
4 reasons why social media can give a skewed account of the war in Ukraine
Images of Ukraine are flooding social media, but experts warn they don't show the full picture and can sometimes give a misleading account of the conflict on the ground.
To try or not to try — remotely. As jury trials move online, courts see pros and cons
Courts turned to remote juries during the pandemic. Now they're grappling with continuing a practice that can expand the pool of jurors but is also susceptible to problems common to all video calls.
Netflix plans to start charging for password sharing, and customers aren't happy
The company said it has previously encouraged account sharing but that the practices are "impacting our ability to invest in great new TV and films for our members."
What the latest U.S. military aid to Ukraine can tell us about the state of the war
The package by the White House includes missiles to take out tanks and bring down Russian aircraft — as well as drones that the U.S. hasn't provided previously.
Vermont tech firm believes to experience the metaverse, you have to smell it too
OVR Technology in Burlington has developed a way to incorporate smell into virtual reality. This modern day "Smell-O-Vision" could have far-reaching applications in gaming, health and wellness.
What Ukraine war news looks like from Russia
State TV has long been Russians' top news source. Now it's becoming the only word of record, presenting stories of "surgical" attacks on Ukrainian nationalists and threats of anti-Russian bioweapons.
Telegram is the app of choice in the war in Ukraine despite experts' privacy concerns
The messaging app Telegram has been heavily used by both sides in the war in Ukraine. But privacy experts say people using the service should be wary of the app's level of security.