Technology

Despite the challenges, distance learning can work well for some students with ADHD, researchers say. Some of those who aren't around peers are finding it easier to focus.

Remote Learning's Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD

5:00am September 01, 2020

by Jon Hamilton

With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.

Virtual medical appointments are more common since the coronavirus pandemic began. But without physical exams, doctors may miss certain diagnoses and miss out on building relationships with patients.

Health & Safety

As Telemedicine Replaces The Physical Exam, What Are Doctors Missing?

9:04am August 31, 2020

by Kristen Kendrick

Certain diagnoses are harder to catch without an in-person connection. And beyond that, a doctor reflects on the loss of a ritual that can provide "real comfort and meaning" to physician and patient.

Patrick Ryan, technical manager at TikTok, is suing the Trump administration over the president's executive order aimed at banning business transactions between Americans and TikTok's parent company ByteDance.

TikTok Workers Feel 'Anxiety,' 'Anger,' And 'Rage,' Amid Trump Crackdown

5:36pm August 29, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

TikTok employee Patrick Ryan has launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration to protect TikTok workers. The White House has given the popular app an ultimatum: Sell or be banned.

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A shopper walks past shelves of school supplies at a Target store in San Rafael, Calif. Preparing for both in-person and virtual learning has families budgeting for new school supplies and bigger purchases.

A Confusing Back-To-School Season May Lead To Blockbuster Spending

1:05pm August 27, 2020

by Alina Selyukh

Preparing for both in-person and virtual learning has families budgeting for new school supplies like masks and bleach wipes as well as bigger purchases like laptops, speakers, desks and chairs.

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A man walks past a Walmart store in Washington, D.C. on July 15. Walmart said it was "confident" that its joint deal with Microsoft would satisfy both TikTok users and U.S. government regulators.

National

Walmart Joins Microsoft In A Bid To Buy TikTok

12:57pm August 27, 2020

by Alina Selyukh

Walmart cited a potential boost from TikTok to its online presence, including the giant retailer's efforts to grow online advertising and a marketplace for third-party sellers.

Fortnite is releasing its new season, Chapter 2 - Season 4, on Thursday, but it will not be available on iPhones or other Apple devices because of a legal dispute between Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, and Apple over in-app commissions.

National

New Fortnite Season Will Not Be Available On iPhones, As Judge Sides With Apple

11:35am August 27, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

The maker of the popular Battle Royale game is being banned from Apple's App Store after skirting the tech giant's rule that it receive a 30% cut of every purchase.

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Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer in 2015. On Wednesday, Mayer announced he was resigning suddenly from TikTok as the app's chief executive amid growing pressure in Washington for the app to sell off its U.S. assets.

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Resigns Amid Trump Administration's Growing Pressure On App

10:32am August 27, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

Mayer, who was on the job as TikTok's chief executive for three months, said while it is the right time for him to step down a "resolution" for the company will happen "very soon."

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Politics & Government

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Resigns After Just Months On The Job

5:26am August 27, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

Kevin Mayor, new CEO of the Chinese app TikTok, is leaving saying the "political environment has sharply changed." TikTok is under pressure from the Trump administration over its ties to China.

Epic Games Vs. Apple: What Will Happen To 'Fortnite' Update

5:39pm August 26, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

Epic Games' battle against Apple's App Store fees could hit home for millions of Fortnite fans on Thursday. That's when Epic is set to release a big update to the popular video game.

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Floodwaters surround a newly constructed house for sale in Maine in 2018. Realtor.com added flood risk information to the more than 100 million listings on its site.

Major Real Estate Website Now Shows Flood Risk. Should They All?

11:02am August 26, 2020

Millions of home listings on Realtor.com now include information about climate change-driven flood risk. Other real estate sites are holding off.

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