5 Things We've Learned About Virtual School In 2020
Most schooling has been offered online this semester. Teachers are working hard to improve that experience, but many students are still left behind.
Technology
Google Employees Say Scientist's Ouster Was 'Unprecedented Research Censorship'
The firing of a leading Black researcher on the ethics of artificial intelligence is reigniting debate over Google's treatment of employees who speak out, particularly women and people of color.
Conservative Businesses Seize Opportunity To Capitalize On Trump's Refusal To Concede
President Trump's refusal to concede has widened a rift between his supporters and mainstream media. And that has created a gold rush for some conservative businesses.
Facebook Bans Debunked Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines
The new ban is an expansion of the social network's rules against misinformation that could lead to imminent physical harm. It comes as governments prepare to roll out the first vaccinations.
Maryland Teen Designs App To Help Families Dealing With Type 1 Diabetes
How would you respond to a life-altering diagnosis? Drew Mendelow, 13, of Gaithersburg, Md., found out. He in turn designed a free app called T1D1, designed to help patients with Type 1 diabetes.
Tired Of The Social Media Rat Race, Journalists Move To Writing Substack Newsletters
The San Francisco startup has doubled its writers since the pandemic started. Some high-profile journalists have left full-time jobs at major publications to give it a go at the buzzy newsletter.
Trump Vows To Veto Defense Bill Unless Shield For Big Tech Is Scrapped
The president wants Congress to repeal Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, a provision that provides legal protection for tech companies.
On Twitter And TikTok, Biden Grandchildren May Offer Viral View Of White House Life
Presidential children and grandchildren are often shielded from the public eye, but that's changing. Joe Biden's grandchildren and Kamala Harris' stepchildren have their own personas on social media.
U.S. Shoppers Might Spend $13 Million Per Minute During Cyber Monday Peak
Despite the pandemic recession, holiday sales are expected to set a new record, topping $755 billion.
Researchers Develop An App To Identify Cattle Through Facial Recognition
Researchers developed a new app that applies facial recognition software to cows. The technology would let ranchers track cattle in the event of disease and help create a national traceability system.