Senate Approves Overturning FCC's Net Neutrality Repeal
Several Republicans joined Democrats in voting to overturn the FCC's controversial decision. But the measure has little chance of success in the House.
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Spotify's 'Hateful Conduct' Policy Drags The Music Industry Into The #MeToo Moment
The streaming giant's new policy on artists who engage in "hateful conduct" is a half-measure, but it demonstrates the power the company now wields — and the challenge it now faces.
Whistleblower: Cambridge Analytica Aimed To Trigger Paranoia And Racial Biases
Cambridge Analytica used Facebook to find and target Americans to trigger paranoia and racial biases, Christopher Wylie, a former worker for the data analytics firm, told lawmakers on Wednesday.
Senate Votes On Net Neutrality
Democrats in the Senate are staging an insurgent vote to stop the repeal of net neutrality from going into effect in June. The measure faces long odds in the House.
News Brief: North Korea Summit In Doubt, Primary Results, Net Neutrality
North Korea has threatened to cancel a planned summit with President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Also, we look at what Tuesday's congressional primaries mean for elections in November.
Advocates Question Facebook's Latest Effort To Protect Data
Facebook has suspended 200 apps for possible misuse of user data in their ongoing effort to protect privacy after their role in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Fatal Pedestrian Crashes Increasingly Involve SUVs, Study Finds
Pedestrian deaths have spiked in the U.S. since 2010. SUVs have surged in popularity, but their design can be especially deadly for those on foot.
Google's 'Duplex' Raises Ethical Questions
Google has introduced a future feature called "Duplex." It can make outgoing calls to schedule appointments and it has all the characteristics of real human speech. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Shane Mac, CEO of Assist about the technology and the ethical questions it raises.
President Trump Puts 'America First' On Hold To Save Chinese Jobs
Trump says he is working with Chinese President Xi Jinping to get cellphone-maker ZTE "back in business" after it was punished for selling U.S. technology to Iran and then violated a settlement.
Taking A Look At Those Russia-Linked Facebook Ads
House Democrats have released over 3,500 Russia-linked Facebook and Instagram ads. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Wired reporter Issie Lapowsky about what's in the divisive political ads.