QAnon power vacuum on Telegram fueling antisemitism, ADL says
Messaging platform is favored by QAnon leaders because of its light approach to moderating content, according to a report.
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New law protects warehouse workers at companies like Amazon, backers say
Measure bars companies from penalizing or firing workers for failing to meet quotas because they took restroom or meal breaks.
Elizabeth Holmes duped me, former general James Mattis testifies
General James Mattis joined the Theranos board in 2013, believing its blood-testing tech would save lives of troops in battle.
EU demands single, simple plug for all smartphones
Music to the ears of millions who've rummaged through a drawer full of cables for the right charger. The main holdout? Apple.
Apple plays hardball with Epic, bans Fortnite from App Store
"Apple has reneged in another abuse of its monopoly power over a billion users," Epic CEO Tim Sweeney tweeted.
New tools and virtual reality helping police officers
New tools and virtual reality training are helping some police officers learn how to de-escalate dangerous situations. Kris Van Cleave tried out the training and did a ride along with one police department equipping its officers with less lethal weapons.
New malware seizes on COVID-19 to target Android users
Analysts believe the impact could be "widespread," although Android does have some protections in place for users.
Facebook workers raise alarm over inappropriate use of platform
Facebook employees have raised red flags internally about inappropriate use of the platform in some developing countries. According to documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal, employees found drug cartels were using the site to recruit hit men. Human traffickers were also reportedly using the site to lure women into dangerous situations. After employees flagged these incidents, the documents show Facebook did little to nothing at all. WSJ technology reporter Jeff Horwitz was one of the reporters on this investigation, and he joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis.
Hubble discovers 6 massive, dead galaxies from early universe
The reason why these galaxies died during the universe's most prolific period of star birth is still a mystery.
Bringing diversity and equity to venture capital funding
New data shows that only 2% of all venture funding went to female-founded startups in the first eight months of 2021.
Lithuania says Chinese-made phones have built-in security risks
Military cybersecurity agency says investigation found four major cybersecurity risks on Huawei and Xiaomi devices, including content filtering and data exporting capabilities.
Space Force unveils new uniform prototypes
The U.S. Space Force has unveiled its new dress uniform, which includes a navy coat with six buttons that symbolize the sixth branch of the military.
Amazon says "time has come" for U.S. to legalize marijuana
Online retailer, which no longer screens workers for marijuana use, wants Congress to ease nation's cannabis laws.
Facebook's oversight board to review "cross-check" system
Watchdog will examine how the social media company applies its rules to politicians, celebs and other well-known users.
The biggest new privacy features in Phone iOS 15 launch
Enhanced privacy measures help cloak consumers' web activity and block email tracking by advertisers on phones, watches, laptops and pads.
DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
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Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials
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Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate election
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Disclosure of fired general's polygraph may have violated privacy laws
El-Sayed and Stevens feud ahead of key Michigan Senate race
Christa Pike speaks after botched execution: "Don't know what's next"
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Trump predicts Iran war will end soon as Qatar pushes for a deal
