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Jimmy Wales: How Can Wikipedia Ensure A Safe And Shared Online Space?

Wikipedian Jake Orlowitz describes how volunteers update the world's largest encyclopedia. And co-founder Jimmy Wales says the site must not only be a neutral space, but one that encourages diversity.

July 23, 2021
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  • Manoush Zomorodi,
  • JAMES DELAHOUSSAYE,
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Matthew Mazzotta: How Can We Redesign Overlooked Spaces To Better Serve The Public?

Artist Matthew Mazzotta says every community needs public spaces to gather, discuss, and address issues. He works with towns to reimagine overlooked buildings and give them a new public purpose.

July 23, 2021
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By:
  • Manoush Zomorodi,
  • HARRISON VIJAY TSUI,
  • and 1 more
The Amazon website is seen in 2017 in Dandenong, Australia. Amazon was among dozens of sites hit by a massive internet outage on Thursday.

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Internet Outage That Crashed Dozens Of Websites Caused By Software Update

Amazon, Delta and Capital One were among dozens of sites hit by the widespread outage. Content distribution network Akamai says the disruption was caused by a software configuration update.

July 22, 2021
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  • Deepa Shivaram
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is co-sponsoring a bill that seeks to hold social media platforms responsible for the proliferation of health misinformation during a public health emergency.

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Democrats Want To Hold Social Media Companies Responsible For Health Misinformation

Democratic senators have introduced a bill that would hold Facebook, YouTube and other social media companies responsible if they promote harmful health claims on their platforms.

July 22, 2021
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  • Shannon Bond
Jeff Bezos hugs Van Jones, founder of Dream Corps, on Tuesday after announcing a $200 million award to him and chef José Andrés for charities of their choice.

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  • Business

Bezos Landed, Thanked Amazon Workers And Shoppers For Paying, Gave Away $200 Million

Jeff Bezos gave $100 million each in "courage and civility awards" to CNN's Van Jones and chef José Andrés.

July 22, 2021
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
A lawsuit filed by the state of California on Wednesday alleges sexual harassment, gender discrimination and violations of the state's equal pay law at the video game giant Activision Blizzard.

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  • Business

California Sues Gaming Giant Activision Blizzard Over Unequal Pay, Sexual Harassment

The studio behind Call of Duty and World of Warcraft is facing a civil lawsuit over allegations of gender discrimination, sexual harassment and equal pay violations. The company disputes the claims.

July 22, 2021
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  • Joe Hernandez
GPB News NPR

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  • Africa

Rwandan Activist's Phone Infected by Spyware Targeting at Least 50,000 Phones

NPR's Noel King talks to activist Carine Kanimba whose phone was infected with spyware. Her father is an imprisoned dissident, whose story inspired the film Hotel Rwanda.

July 22, 2021
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Take a flight on a Loftwing in the new <em>Skyward Sword HD.</em>

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Nintendo Makes Some Needed Improvements In 'Skyward Sword HD' (We See You, Fi)

Nintendo has released a newly remastered version of the classic Zelda game Skyward Sword — and while it's still a beautiful game, not all of the original's flaws have been addressed.

July 22, 2021
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  • Keller Gordon
A Shein app, here in a photo illustration, in the IOS App Store in Bargteheide, Germany. Shein has become the most-installed shopping app in America.

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  • Business

Why Indie Brands Are At War With Shein And Other Fast-Fashion Companies

The fast-fashion giant is facing growing criticism from customers and independent designers, who say the brand has made it big by copying designs from small businesses.

July 21, 2021
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  • Sharon Pruitt-Young
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, but misinformation keeps many people from taking the shot.

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  • Health

The Life Cycle Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Lie

Where do myths about coronavirus vaccines come from and why do they spread? NPR takes a look at how rumors about vaccines and fertility reached the public earlier this year.

July 20, 2021
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By:
  • Geoff Brumfiel
A selection of online dating app logos are seen on a mobile phone screen. Google searches for "dating" have jumped to a 5-year high.

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  • Technology

In The U.S., Google Searches For 'Dating' Have Reached A 5-Year High

Searches for 'dating apps for older people," "top dating apps 2021," and "virtual first date ideas" have also all seen a significant spike.

July 20, 2021
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  • Josie Fischels
Adam Neumann speaks onstage during a WeWork event in 2019.

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  • Technology

WeWork Prepares For A Second Act — Banking Its Future On The Rise Of Remote Work

After the ouster of its eccentric founder, the co-working startup made a seasoned real estate executive its CEO. Now it's hoping to go public and lure workers back to communal office space.

July 20, 2021
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn
Israeli company NSO Group's spyware was used to spy on journalists, human rights activists and political dissidents in several countries. A former U.N. adviser says this type of spyware is a threat to democracy.

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  • Technology

Former U.N. Adviser Says Global Spyware Is A Threat To Democracy

David Kaye, now a law professor at the University of California, Irvine, says privately sold software that's being used to spy on journalists, dissidents and others is a threat to democracy.

July 20, 2021
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  • Noel King
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifts off from the launch pad Tuesday morning in Van Horn, Texas.

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  • Space

Liftoff! Jeff Bezos And 3 Crewmates Travel To Space And Back In Under 15 Minutes

The Amazon founder became the second billionaire this month to reach the edge of space — following Richard Branson, who rocketed there aboard a vessel made by his company Virgin Galactic.

July 20, 2021
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  • Laurel Wamsley
Besides Bezos, the crew included brother Mark Bezos (left), 18-year-old physics student Oliver Daemen and 82-year-old pioneering female aviator Wally Funk.

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  • Space

Jeff Bezos And Blue Origin Travel Deeper Into Space Than Richard Branson

The founder of Amazon, who stepped down as CEO this month, lifted off early Tuesday with three crewmates on the maiden flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard launch vehicle.

July 20, 2021
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