What Parents May Not Realize When They Post About Their Kids Online
Some say kids have a right to privacy online — and parents pose the greatest danger of violating that right.
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With Congressional Blessing, Space Force Is Closer To Launch
It started as a joke, as President Trump riffed on the idea last year. Now, Congress could create the first, new military service in more than 70 years.
Troll Watch: Trending Hashtags
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Emily Stewart.
Election Security Tested At Def Con
Thousands of hackers are gathered this weekend for the Def Con conference in Las Vegas. On their list of things to hack: voting equipment.
Inside Saudi Arabia's Disinformation Campaign
A new investigation finds that Saudi Arabia is behind a disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting its enemies. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks to the report's researcher of Bellingcat.
A Look At The E-Verify Program And Its Blind Spots
At least four of the poultry processing plants ICE raided this week claimed to use E-Verify to vet workers. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with economist Madeline Zavodny about how well E-Verify's works.
Election Security At Def Con
The Def Con conference was once focused on hacker culture. But as election security has become a major focus, the conference is now filled with officials eager to work with the hacking community.
Users Can Sue Facebook Over Facial Recognition Software, Court Rules
A federal court said Facebook users in Illinois can sue the company over face recognition technology. Facebook said users can choose to turn off the feature. It plans to seek a review of the ruling.
A World Without Water
A quarter of the world's population is at high risk of running out of water.
Government Deadline Approaches To Ban Chinese-Made Surveillance Cameras
There are thousands of Chinese-made surveillance cameras in government buildings across the United States. Congress is banning them Aug. 13, but it's unclear how that will be carried out.