Congress May Soon Impose New Regulations On Facebook
Political forces on the left are joining their voices to those of conservative politicians in seeking regulations over social media giant Facebook.
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Forget Screen Time Rules — Lean In To Parenting Your Wired Child, Author Says
In his new book, The New Childhood, Jordan Shapiro argues that we're not spending enough screen time with our kids.
What The Future Of Work Means For Cities
One of the nation's top economists explores the past and future of work in cities. He finds that opportunities for workers without a college degree are drying up.
Iran Is Preparing A Launch. But Is It For A Space Rocket Or A Missile?
Iran says its intentions are peaceful, but the U.S. worries the planned launches are really about developing weapons — specifically, intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Hacks Are Getting So Common That Companies Are Turning To 'Cyber Insurance'
Insurance companies across the nation are writing over 1,000 cyber insurance policies every day in hopes of changing the weakest link in cyber space: human behavior.
Polish Police Arrest Huawei Executive On Suspicion Of Spying For China
Poland has evidence that a Huawei sales director and a Polish citizen "cooperated with the Chinese services," according to a spokesman for Poland's special services branch.
Alexa Can Help Kids With Homework, But Don't Forget Problem-Solving Skills
How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children's learning experiences? Some experts say easy answers delivered by technology can hurt the development of problem-solving skills in kids.
Police Say Hacking Suspect, 20, Confessed To Posting German Leaders' Private Data
The suspect told police he acted alone in publishing data stolen from accounts related to Chancellor Angela Merkel and hundreds of other politicians. As for a motive, he said he was annoyed.
'Bye Bye Twitter Und Facebook': German Green Party Chief Quits Social Media
Robert Habeck says he left Twitter after he was hacked, but he also says the platform has made him more "polemic".
Troll Watch: Online Harassment Toward Women
The international human rights group Amnesty International found in a recent study that women experience widespread harassment on Twitter. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with project lead Tanya O'Carroll.