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News Brief: Russian Interference, Right-Wing Extremism, CDC Bans Evictions

Facebook and Twitter remove Russia-backed accounts targeting some voters. An ex-DHS official says the White House failed to take far-right extremism seriously. And, there's a new ban on evictions.

September 02, 2020
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By:
  • Rachel Martin and
  • Steve Inskeep
Despite the challenges, distance learning can work well for some students with ADHD, researchers say. Some of those who aren't around peers are finding it easier to focus.

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  • Health

Remote Learning's Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD

With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.

September 01, 2020
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By:
  • Jon Hamilton
More companies and schools are turning to Zoom's video meetings during the coronavirus pandemic, boosting sales and profit.

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  • Technology

Zoom Turns Record Profit Thanks To Coronavirus Shutdowns

The videoconferencing company is seeing surging demand — and profit — as so much of daily life goes virtual during the coronavirus pandemic.

August 31, 2020
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By:
  • Shannon Bond
Patrick Ryan, technical manager at TikTok, is suing the Trump administration over the president's executive order aimed at banning business transactions between Americans and TikTok's parent company ByteDance.

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  • Technology

TikTok Workers Feel 'Anxiety,' 'Anger,' And 'Rage,' Amid Trump Crackdown

TikTok employee Patrick Ryan has launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration to protect TikTok workers. The White House has given the popular app an ultimatum: Sell or be banned.

August 31, 2020
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn

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  • Education

With Virtual Rush, Fraternities And Sororities Race To Pitch More Than Parties

Greek organizations rely heavily on member dues. If chapters can't provide a meaningful experience online, one expert says, they may not survive the pandemic.

August 31, 2020
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  • Ashley Westerman
Virtual medical appointments are more common since the coronavirus pandemic began. But without physical exams, doctors may miss certain diagnoses and miss out on building relationships with patients.

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  • Health

As Telemedicine Replaces The Physical Exam, What Are Doctors Missing?

Certain diagnoses are harder to catch without an in-person connection. And beyond that, a doctor reflects on the loss of a ritual that can provide "real comfort and meaning" to physician and patient.

August 31, 2020
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  • Kristen Kendrick
Floodwaters surround a newly constructed house for sale in Maine in 2018. Realtor.com added flood risk information to the more than 100 million listings on its site.

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  • Science

Major Real Estate Website Now Shows Flood Risk. Should They All?

Millions of home listings on Realtor.com now include information about climate change-driven flood risk. Other real estate sites are holding off.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher and
  • Lauren Sommer
A shopper walks past shelves of school supplies at a Target store in San Rafael, Calif. Preparing for both in-person and virtual learning has families budgeting for new school supplies and bigger purchases.

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  • Business

A Confusing Back-To-School Season May Lead To Blockbuster Spending

Preparing for both in-person and virtual learning has families budgeting for new school supplies like masks and bleach wipes as well as bigger purchases like laptops, speakers, desks and chairs.

August 27, 2020
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  • Alina Selyukh
A man walks past a Walmart store in Washington, D.C. on July 15. Walmart said it was "confident" that its joint deal with Microsoft would satisfy both TikTok users and U.S. government regulators.

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  • Business

Walmart Joins Microsoft In A Bid To Buy TikTok

Walmart cited a potential boost from TikTok to its online presence, including the giant retailer's efforts to grow online advertising and a marketplace for third-party sellers.

August 27, 2020
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  • Alina Selyukh
Fortnite is releasing its new season, Chapter 2 - Season 4, on Thursday, but it will not be available on iPhones or other Apple devices because of a legal dispute between Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, and Apple over in-app commissions.

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  • Technology

New Fortnite Season Will Not Be Available On iPhones, As Judge Sides With Apple

The maker of the popular Battle Royale game is being banned from Apple's App Store after skirting the tech giant's rule that it receive a 30% cut of every purchase.

August 27, 2020
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn
Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer in 2015. On Wednesday, Mayer announced he was resigning suddenly from TikTok as the app's chief executive amid growing pressure in Washington for the app to sell off its U.S. assets.

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  • Technology

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Resigns Amid Trump Administration's Growing Pressure On App

Mayer, who was on the job as TikTok's chief executive for three months, said while it is the right time for him to step down a "resolution" for the company will happen "very soon."

August 27, 2020
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  • Bobby Allyn
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  • Technology

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Resigns After Just Months On The Job

Kevin Mayor, new CEO of the Chinese app TikTok, is leaving saying the "political environment has sharply changed." TikTok is under pressure from the Trump administration over its ties to China.

August 27, 2020
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn
GPB News NPR

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  • Games & Humor

Epic Games Vs. Apple: What Will Happen To 'Fortnite' Update

Epic Games' battle against Apple's App Store fees could hit home for millions of Fortnite fans on Thursday. That's when Epic is set to release a big update to the popular video game.

August 26, 2020
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By:
  • Bobby Allyn
TikTok has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration after the White House issued an executive order that would effectively ban the hugely popular app from operating in the United States.

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  • Technology

TikTok Sues Trump To Block U.S. Ban

The White House has targeted the Chinese-owned app with an executive order that would effectively ban it from operating in the U.S. Lawyers for TikTok say the president's action is unconstitutional.

August 25, 2020
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  • Bobby Allyn
My Trek mountain bike.

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  • Economy

What Bikes Tell Us About A Changing Global Economy

COVID-19 and tariffs are reconfiguring trade. And companies are reevaluating how and where their products get made.

August 25, 2020
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  • Greg Rosalsky
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