How The Pegasus Spyware Worked
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell about the investigation into how spyware infected the devices of international government officials, activists and journalists.
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Democrats Want To Hold Social Media Companies Responsible For Health Misinformation
Democratic senators have introduced a bill that would hold Facebook, YouTube and other social media companies responsible if they promote harmful health claims on their platforms.
French Media Report President Macron's Cellphone Was A Spyware Target
Macron has ordered an investigation into reports that his phone was on a list of potential targets for the Pegasus spyware. At least 15 ministers in his government also may have been spied on.
Nintendo Makes Some Needed Improvements In 'Skyward Sword HD' (We See You, Fi)
Nintendo has released a newly remastered version of the classic Zelda game Skyward Sword — and while it's still a beautiful game, not all of the original's flaws have been addressed.
'Hot Vax Summer' Is Here And People Are Ready To Date
Google tweeted that search interest in dating is at a five-year high in the United States. A lot of people are googling "virtual first date ideas" and "how to date."
Rwandan Activist's Phone Is 1 Of About 150,000 To Be Infected With Spyware
NPR's Noel King talks to activist Carine Kanimba whose phone was infected with spyware. Her father is an imprisoned dissident, whose story inspired the film Hotel Rwanda.
The Life Cycle Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Lie
Where do myths about coronavirus vaccines come from and why do they spread? NPR takes a look at how rumors about vaccines and fertility reached the public earlier this year.
WeWork Prepares For A Second Act — Banking Its Future On The Rise Of Remote Work
After the ouster of its eccentric founder, the co-working startup made a seasoned real estate executive its CEO. Now it's hoping to go public and lure workers back to communal office space.
Former U.N. Adviser Says Global Spyware Is A Threat To Democracy
David Kaye, now a law professor at the University of California, Irvine, says privately sold software that's being used to spy on journalists, dissidents and others is a threat to democracy.
Bezos Landed, Thanked Amazon Workers And Shoppers For Paying, Gave Away $200 Million
Jeff Bezos gave $100 million each in "courage and civility awards" to CNN's Van Jones and chef José Andrés.