Move Over, 'Despacito.' These Videos Also Ruled YouTube In 2017
To see how the world wastes time ... er, explores cultural phenomena ... check out some of the top videos by country from YouTube Rewind's rankings for 2017.
Technology
Apple Apologizes For Slowdowns, Lops $50 Off Battery Replacement Cost
"We know that some of you feel Apple has let you down. We apologize," the company said in announcing a plan to help customers speed up their older iPhones.
New Wave Of Electric 2-Wheelers Hits U.S. City Streets
As battery technology improves and cities get denser, some West Coast companies are targeting millennial and Gen X consumers by producing cheaper and greener mopeds, scooters and e-bikes.
How The Glitch Stole Christmas: S.C. Lottery Says Error Caused Winning Tickets
As word got out on Christmas Day about the sudden proliferation of winning tickets, a frenzy reportedly ensued. The state has suspended sales and validations of the game while it investigates.
When Harry Met Barack: Obama Tells Prince About Life After White House
Leaving the White House after the inauguration, Obama says, his first thought was gratitude for his wife, Michelle. He describes days still driven by purpose, but with more leisurely breakfasts.
Library Of Congress Announces It Will Be Selective In Which Tweets It Archives
The Library of Congress announced on Tuesday that it will no longer archive every tweet published on Twitter. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with social media scholar Michael Zimmer about the challenges the library has faced in its efforts to collect every tweet.
Yale University Hosts Hackathon Aimed At Fake News
Two students, Michael Lopez-Brau and Stefan Uddenberg, won that competition by creating a plug-in for the Google Chrome browser that will help users better distinguish fake news stories.
Library Of Congress Will No Longer Archive Every Tweet
The library says that as of Jan. 1, it will only acquire tweets "on a very selective basis." By 2013, the archive had already amassed more than 170 billion tweets.
North Korea Designed A Nuke. So Did This Truck Driver
It took decades, but John Coster-Mullen has pieced together specs for America's first nuclear bombs. Some believe his odyssey says something about North Korea's rapid nuclear progress.
A Follow Up On Op-Ed: 'Facebook Wins, Democracy Loses'
David Greene talks to Siva Vaidhyanathan, author and UVA Media Studies professor, who revisits his op-ed. He shares his view on how the social media giant will continue to impact politics.