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Thursday

Puerto Rico's Internet Voting Plan Threatens Election Security: ACLU

The ACLU is urging Puerto Rico's governor to veto a plan to introduce online voting on the island, warning it increases risks of election tampering. Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Puerto Rico's Internet Voting Plan Threatens Election Security: ACLU

The civil liberties group is urging the U.S. territory's governor to veto a bill that could shift all voting to the Internet by 2028.

Puerto Rico's Internet Voting Plan Threatens Election Security: ACLU

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Tuesday

2020 Political Campaigns Are Trying To Avoid A 2016-Style Hack

Security experts are urging U.S. political candidates to focus more on cybersecurity to avoid embarrassing or damaging hacks. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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2020 Election: Secure Your Vote

2020 Political Campaigns Are Trying To Avoid A 2016-Style Hack

Four years after Russians hacked the Clinton campaign's emails, political candidates are scrambling to beef up their defenses against cyberattacks. Many politicians haven't updated their security.

2020 Political Campaigns Are Trying To Avoid A 2016-Style Hack

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Wednesday

U.N. Urges Probe Of Reported Hacking Of Jeff Bezos' Phone By Saudi Arabia

The phone of Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO and owner of The Washington Post, reportedly was hacked via a WhatsApp account owned by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Cliff Owen/AP hide caption

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U.N. Urges Probe Of Reported Hacking Of Jeff Bezos' Phone By Saudi Arabia

U.N. human rights experts said they were gravely concerned by reports that a WhatsApp account held by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was used to hack The Washington Post owner's phone.

U.N. Urges Probe Of Reported Hacking Of Jeff Bezos' Phone By Saudi Arabia

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Tuesday

Iran Conflict Could Shift To Cyberspace, Experts Warn

Experts say Iran may retaliate for the killing of Qassem Soleimani, its top military leader, with cyberattacks on American companies. Chris McGrath/Getty Images hide caption

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Iran Conflict Could Shift To Cyberspace, Experts Warn

After the U.S. killed Iran's top military leader, government officials and security experts say Iran could retaliate with cyberattacks ranging from destroying data to defacing websites.

Iran Conflict Could Shift To Cyberspace, Experts Warn

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Tuesday

Technology

Apple Declines DOJ Request To Unlock Pensacola Gunman's Phones

Apple rejected a Justice Department request to unlock two phones used by the Saudi gunman who killed three sailors in Florida. It's another standoff between the government and Apple over privacy.

Apple Declines DOJ Request To Unlock Pensacola Gunman's Phones

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Wednesday

Technology

Consumer Electronics Show Highlights Internet-Connected Gadgets

The integration of the Internet into ordinary life — everything from backyard barbecues to bathroom sinks — is a big theme at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Consumer Electronics Show Highlights Internet-Connected Gadgets

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Monday

What's Next In Tech? We Dodged Robots At CES To Find Out

Lovot companion robots by Groove X wander at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus/Reuters hide caption

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What's Next In Tech? We Dodged Robots At CES To Find Out

At the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the gadgets range from big-screen TVs and 5G networks to futuristic health care devices and toilet-paper-toting robots.

What's Next In Tech? We Dodged Robots At CES To Find Out

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Monday

Technology

Apple Pulls ToTok App After Report That Emirati Government Uses It For Surveillance

Apple pulled the messaging app ToTok from the app store after The New York Times reported that the app is used for surveillance by the government of the United Arab Emirates.

Apple Pulls ToTok App After Report That Emirati Government Uses It For Surveillance

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Thursday

Technology

Uber To Pay $4.4 Million To Employees Who Were Sexually Harassed At Work

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has found Uber permitted a culture of sexual harassment and retaliation. The company will pay $4.4 million to employees who were harassed at work.

Uber To Pay $4.4 Million To Employees Who Were Sexually Harassed At Work

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Sunday

Technology

Troll Watch: How To Be An Online Troll

A Finnish game lets players pretend to be trolls spreading fake news on social media. The idea is that if people understand how disinformation campaigns are built, they will be more skeptical of them.

Troll Watch: How To Be An Online Troll

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Tuesday

Technology

As TikTok Grows In Popularity, It's Also Setting Off Alarms In Silicon Valley

TikTok is one of the world's fastest growing apps, racking up 1.5 billion downloads and minting music hits. But the Chinese-owned app is also making people in Washington and Silicon Valley nervous.

As TikTok Grows In Popularity, It's Also Setting Off Alarms In Silicon Valley

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Friday

Politics

News Brief: Pelosi Announces Impeachment Plans, Measles, Uber Sexual Assaults

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that House Democrats will move ahead with drafting articles of impeachment against President Trump. We look at what's next. Also, the latest on measles outbreaks.

News Brief: Pelosi Announces Impeachment Plans, Measles, Uber Sexual Assaults

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Thursday

Uber received a total of 5,981 allegations of serious sexual assault in the U.S. in 2017 and 2018, according to a new report. The claims range from unwanted touching and kissing to rape.

Uber received a total of 5,981 allegations of serious sexual assault in the U.S. in 2017 and 2018, according to a new report. The claims range from unwanted touching and kissing to rape. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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Uber Received Nearly 6,000 U.S. Sexual Assault Claims In Past 2 Years

A new report from Uber, covering 2017 and 2018, says the claims range from unwanted touching and kissing to rape. Also, 19 people were killed in physical assaults during or soon after an Uber ride.

Uber Received Nearly 6,000 U.S. Sexual Assault Claims In Past 2 Years

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Delivery Only: The Rise Of Restaurants With No Diners As Apps Take Orders

DoorDash's delivery restaurant in Redwood City, near San Francisco, is among an increasing number of "ghost kitchens" and menus that exist solely in smartphone apps. Shannon Bond/NPR hide caption

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Delivery Only: The Rise Of Restaurants With No Diners As Apps Take Orders

Restaurants without diners are popping up all over the place. "Ghost kitchens" and menus that exist solely in smartphone apps such as DoorDash and Uber Eats seek to feed diners' appetite for delivery.

Delivery Only: The Rise Of Restaurants With No Diners As Apps Take Orders

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Tuesday

Google Founders Sergey Brin And Larry Page Step Down From Top Roles

Google co-founders Sergey Brin (left) and Larry Page announced Tuesday they are stepping down from their leadership roles but will remain board members of Alphabet, Google's parent company. Paul Sakuma/AP hide caption

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Google Founders Sergey Brin And Larry Page Step Down From Top Roles

Ending an era at the Internet's biggest search company, Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page end their leadership roles. Sundar Pichai will become CEO of Google and its parent, Alphabet.

Google Founders Sergey Brin And Larry Page Step Down From Top Roles

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