Parler Sues Amazon, Seeking To Restore Web Service
"Over the past several weeks, we've reported 98 examples to Parler of posts that clearly encourage and incite violence," Amazon Web Services said, according to court documents.
Technology
Tech Companies Crack Down On President Trump
Major social media platforms have banned President Trump, citing a risk of violence. Meanwhile, tech giants say some alternative sites aren't doing enough to stop violent speech.
Social Media Companies Are Banning Trump. Why Now?
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to social media researcher Jennifer Grygiel about why social media companies didn't react sooner to President Trump's online presence.
Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump, Citing 'Risk Of Further Incitement Of Violence'
Twitter has permanently blocked the @realDonaldTrump account after President Trump posted messages that violated the company's rules.
At Google, Hundreds Of Workers Formed A Labor Union. Why? 'To Protect Ourselves'
More than 600 Google workers have joined a union in a move that is a rarity in Silicon Valley. The group says it hopes to change both workplace culture and the company's role in society.
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Has Fallen Off The Radar. Here Are Some Clues Why
The billionaire founder of the Chinese Internet giant hasn't been seen in public in months after criticizing government regulators.
On Far-Right Websites, Plans To Storm Capitol Were Made In Plain Sight
The groundwork for the attack on the U.S. Capitol was laid five years ago, say experts on extremism and social media — but one was surprised when this time, the rhetoric turned into real violence.
Facebook Bans President Trump From Posting For The Rest Of His Presidency
The move is the most severe punishment any social media company has taken in response to Trump, who used online platforms to encourage the violent mob that stormed the Capitol on Wednesday.
Sweater Design? Gin Rummy? Typing? These Are The Mario Games You've Never Heard Of
Everyone who's ever played a video game knows Super Mario Brothers — but did you know Nintendo's iconic goofy plumber also taught typing, dealt gin rummy and even helped program sewing machines?
Twitter Temporarily Locks Trump's Account
Twitter removed three of President Trump's tweets on Wednesday regarding the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and locked out his account for at least 12 hours.