Zuckerberg Goes on Charm Offensive for Internet.org
The Facebook chief executive outlined on Monday why he thought Internet.org, a service backed by his company that is intended to provide people in emerging markets with free access to…
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Report: Air traffic control system vulnerable to cyberattack
“These include weaknesses in controls intended to prevent, limit, and detect unauthorized access to computer resources, such as controls for protecting system boundaries, identifying and authenticating users, authorizing users to…
Turning grief into hope for others
Michel and I met in 1994, and our life together was flowing along beautifully when we said our final “I love yous” before he left for Paris. After TWA Flight…
An Uneasy Relationship Between Telecom and Tech
BARCELONA, Spain — For the next four days, a sprawling conference center here will become the global hub for the telecommunications and technology industries. More than 80,000 people — including…
Net Neutrality Nonprofit Wins Reddit’s Top Charity Vote
Proponents of net neutrality are marking Thursday’s historic ruling by doing what they do best –- further protecting the rights of Internet users. In layman’s terms, the Federal Communications Commission’s…
CNN Student News – February 26, 2015
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Federal Trial Begins Against Family That Grew Medical Marijuana
A high-profile federal trial began Wednesday for three family members and a close family friend who have been charged with illegally possessing and distributing medical marijuana, among other offenses. If…
’12 Years A Slave’ Screenwriter John Ridley Explains Why He Feels ‘Lucky To Be A Black Man’ In Film
John Ridley scored a career milestone when he was awarded an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in “12 Years A Slave” during the 86th annual Academy Awards last year. However,…
Abbott: Australia to strengthen citizenship laws to combat terror
The new measures include suspending and revoking citizenship for dual nationals involved in terrorism, and also stripping certain privileges of Australian citizens who break anti-terror laws. “Those could include restricting…
Abbott: Australia to strengthen citizenship laws to combat terror
“Those could include restricting the ability to leave, or return to, Australia… access to consular services overseas, as well as access to welfare payments,” said Abbott. “We will also clamp…
Affordable Housing Initiative Demands Action For Historic Rental Crisis We Can’t Ignore
Advocates are proving why home is so much more than a place to store your belongings. Home Matters, a campaign supporting affordable housing initiatives nationwide, is using the month of…
You could hang Lionel Messi on your wall … for $450,000
Japan’s Takashi Murakami portrait of the Barcelona great has been valued at approximately $450,000 and will be auctioned in London to raise money for charity Thursday. “Lionel Messi and a…
Build an Internet for everyone, everywhere
For nearly two decades, ubiquitous access to the Internet has been the elusive dream of technologists, policymakers and ordinary users. But today, the prospect of worldwide, always-on and high-speed (or…
Automakers don’t protect you enough from car hackers, senator says
Cars are now connected to the Internet. That means someday in the not-too-distant future, a hacker could knock your car off the highway. Senator Markey’s staff found that 100% of…
Federal Government Set To Crack Down On Drug Courts That Fail Addicts
WASHINGTON — The federal government is cracking down on drug courts that refuse to let opioid addicts access medical treatments such as Suboxone, said Michael Botticelli, acting director of the…
A giant security gap at U.S. airports? Most workers not screened daily
CNN was given exclusive access to one of those, Miami International Airport, and on a recent afternoon, employees lined up at a checkpoint where they passed through a metal detector…
Amazon Prime Members Spend An Astonishing $1,500 A Year, Survey Says
Amazon Prime was always designed to lure members into spending more. New research suggests just how much more members are spending. Those who sign up for the retailer’s free-shipping loyalty…
12 Numbers That Show America’s Internet Has An Equality Problem
For many people, it’s hard to imagine life without the Internet. Sure, having web access lets us update our Instagram feeds or look up Oreo cheesecake recipes — nothing too…
‘Seeking Assistance: Trans Healthcare In America’ Engaged In Kickstarter
What does it mean to be a transgender individual living in America who needs access to affordable healthcare? – Head here to check out the “Seeking Assistance” Kickstarter.
A Tale Of Two Movements
Today is the 42nd anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that opened the door for legal access to abortion in the United States. In the decades…
Man Who Allegedly Planned To Bomb Capitol Could Face Decades In Prison
DAN SEWELL, Associated Press – Cornell’s attorney said he wants to be called by his Muslim name and have access to a prayer mat in jail.
CNN Student News – January 20, 2015
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President’s committee says software alone can’t replace spying on everyone
However, the committee concluded, for the government to know everything, it has to collect everything. The committee suggested putting automatic controls that limit who can access the data collected by…
Satellite images show devastation of Boko Haram attacks, rights groups say
Witnesses told how the attackers sped into the town on January 3 with grenade launcherstheir gunfire and explosions shattering the early morning calm. Some terrified residents fled, while others took…