NPR/Ipsos Poll: Nearly One-Third Of Parents May Stick With Remote Learning
Four out of 5 parents told us they support targeted interventions by schools that would help students recover academic, social and emotional skills.
Technology
Trump Is No Longer Tweeting, But Online Disinformation Isn't Going Away
While removing former President Trump from social media has led to a significant decrease in election-related disinformation, online falsehoods about the election and vaccines continue to flourish.
What's A Non-Fungible Token? Why Some Collectors Are Spending Millions On Them
The market for a "non-fungible token" is the talk of Silicon Valley. Collectors spent from $3 to millions for what amounts to digital art: a clip of Lebron dunking; a cat meme; and cartoon CytoPunks.
A Small Choral Group Is Betting Big On Tokenizing Their Art With Blockchain
A choral group in Dallas hopes to use blockchain to monetize their new recording. Instead of making pennies from streams, they can sell a single copy for thousands of dollars... if they find a bidder.
Don't Swat This Bug. It Might Be A Robot On A Rescue Mission
Scientists are trying to build a tiny drone with the agility of a mosquito. These light but strong flying robots could be used in critical situations, such as finding people in a collapsed building.
'Exit Counselors' Strain To Pull Americans Out Of A Web Of False Conspiracies
With disinformation spreading on an unprecedented scale, experts in cult deprogramming are turning their focus to those who have fallen down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories.
Former Parler CEO Matze Stripped Of All Company Shares Upon Firing, Sources Say
Former Parler CEO John Matze was stripped of all of his shares in the alternative social media company after a dispute with co-founder Rebekah Mercer. The company was nearing a $1 billion valuation.
Bitcoin: Mother Of All Bubbles, Or Revolutionary Breakthrough
From 21st century carmaker Tesla to 170-year-old life insurer MassMutual. From banks to the auction house Christie's. They have all opened their doors to cryptocurrency, bringing it to the mainstream.
How Bellingcat's Online Sleuths Solve Global Crimes Using Open Source Info
Eliot Higgins is the founder of an online collective that picks apart conspiracy theories and investigates war crimes and hate crimes using clues from the Internet. His new book is We Are Bellingcat.
How Printer Companies Are Locking People Into Loyalty
As printers get smarter and more advanced, companies have more tools and methods to lock you into buying expensive ink, including blocking affordable knockoff options. One consumer fights back.