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Managing Your News Intake In The Age Of Endless Phone Notifications
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Behavior

Managing Your News Intake In The Age Of Endless Phone Notifications

This summer, it has felt like the terrible news just won't stop. A digital journalism expert at Columbia University offers advice for dealing with the barrage of news updates flowing to our screens.

Managing Your News Intake In The Age Of Endless Phone Notifications

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Wednesday

Thursday

In Wake Of Shootings, Facebook Struggles To Define Hate Speech

In a post on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote that the live-streamed images following a police shooting in Minnesota were "graphic and heartbreaking." Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Social Web

In Wake Of Shootings, Facebook Struggles To Define Hate Speech

After last week's police shootings, Facebook received a flood of complaints, with users calling out posts as hate speech. According to Facebook insiders, the company was not prepared.

In Wake Of Shootings, Facebook Struggles To Define Hate Speech

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Wednesday

Thursday

When TV Cameras Shut Down, House Democrats Live-Stream Their Sit-In

This photo provided by Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., shows Democrat members of Congress, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., (center) and Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., (left) participating in a sit-down protest seeking a vote on gun control measures, Wednesday on the House floor. Rep. John Yarmuth/AP hide caption

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Social Web

When TV Cameras Shut Down, House Democrats Live-Stream Their Sit-In

Despite cameras on the House floor going dark, a band of Democrats staging a sit-in to insist on a vote on gun control streamed the event, and conducted interviews with media, through smartphones.

Wednesday

Tuesday

Workers Find Safe Spaces In Private Slack Channels, But How Safe Are They?

Private online chat channels on Slack are the modern-day "safe spaces" for co-workers. Guido Rosa/Ikon Images/Getty Images hide caption

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Privacy & Security

Workers Find Safe Spaces In Private Slack Channels, But How Safe Are They?

Workers always find ways to confide — through sign language on assembly lines or now, digitally, on private Slack channels. But privacy experts warn these spaces may not be as safe as they seem.

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Tuesday

Live-Streaming Of Alleged Rape Shows Challenges Of Flagging Video In Real Time

Marina Lonina, 18, is accused of live-streaming the alleged rape of a 17-year-old female friend. Franklin County, Ohio, Sheriff's Office/AP hide caption

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Social Web

Live-Streaming Of Alleged Rape Shows Challenges Of Flagging Video In Real Time

An 18-year-old woman is accused of broadcasting the alleged rape of her 17-year-old friend online. The prosecutor said she told police she continued streaming because she "got caught up in the likes."

Live-Streaming Of Alleged Rape Shows Challenges Of Flagging Video In Real Time

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Wednesday

Facebook's New Master Plan: Kill Other Apps

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talks about the company's 10-year road map during his keynote address Tuesday at the F8 Facebook Developer Conference in San Francisco. Eric Risberg/AP hide caption

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Innovation

Facebook's New Master Plan: Kill Other Apps

Reading NPR. Trying out a live video. Ordering an Uber. All in Facebook. The company is trying to manage your entire digital life, but not talking about how to do it safely.

Facebook's New Master Plan: Kill Other Apps

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Monday

What Happens When The Online Bully Is A Child With Special Needs

Children with special needs often feel targeted by peers at school. Social media can be a powerful tool to fight back. Martin Dimitrov/Getty Images hide caption

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Opinion

Behavior

What Happens When The Online Bully Is A Child With Special Needs

A bullying counselor argues that too often, adults expect kids to navigate the Web with wisdom but without much guidance. For a child with special needs, it can be a powerful yet frightening space.

Tuesday

When You Become The Person You Hate On The Internet
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Opinion

Social Web

When You Become The Person You Hate On The Internet

Fresh Air

Author Sarah Hepola has complained for years about the random hatred of the Internet. Then, with one careless post, she became part of the problem.

When You Become The Person You Hate On The Internet

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Friday

Thursday