DNA tests help holocaust survivors reconnect with family torn apart in World War II
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching a project offering DNA testing kits for free to Holocaust survivors and their children.
San Francisco supervisors approve SFPD plan to give robots 'deadly-force option'
San Francisco police got approval from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to use existing robots as a potential "deadly force option."
San Francisco police got approval from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to use existing robots as a potential "deadly force option."
MIT researchers creating self-replicating robots with built-in intelligence
The swarms of tiny robots can work together to self-replicate or build larger structures, according to MIT researchers
The swarms of tiny robots can work together to self-replicate or build larger structures, according to MIT researchers
Youngkin announces $1.7m investment in Arlington from Technomics, Inc
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Technomics, a major data analytics company, is expanding in Arlington.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Technomics, a major data analytics company, is expanding in Arlington.
Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account after holding online vote
Musk made the announcement in the evening after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click “yes” or “no” on whether Trump's account should be restored.
Musk made the announcement in the evening after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click “yes” or “no” on whether Trump's account should be restored.
More Twitter workers resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
Virginia to receive $10 million of Google's $400 million tracking practices settlement
Virginia will receive $10 million and Maryland will be given $8 million of the $400 million settled upon between Google and attorneys general from 40 states.
Virginia will receive $10 million and Maryland will be given $8 million of the $400 million settled upon between Google and attorneys general from 40 states.
Google agrees to $392 million settlement over location tracking
Google has agreed to a $391.5 million settlement with 40 states to resolve an investigation into how the company tracked users’ locations.
Google has agreed to a $391.5 million settlement with 40 states to resolve an investigation into how the company tracked users’ locations.
After FTX bankruptcy, Binance proposing fund to save crypto from future failures
The proposal is an effort to stave off the cascading effects of last week's implosion of FTX, the world's third-largest crypto exchange.
The proposal is an effort to stave off the cascading effects of last week's implosion of FTX, the world's third-largest crypto exchange.
FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?
FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.
FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
Instagram influencer 'Ray Hushpuppi' gets 11 years in prison for money laundering
Prosecutors called Ramon Abbas, known online as Ray Hushpuppi, "one of the most prolific money launderers in the world."
Prosecutors called Ramon Abbas, known online as Ray Hushpuppi, "one of the most prolific money launderers in the world."
How can you tell who's a verified journalist on Twitter now?
A running joke between folks who work in the media has been that the only people on Twitter are journalists with "blue checkmarks" talking to one another. Of course, millions of people who aren't journalists do use it everyday.
A running joke between folks who work in the media has been that the only people on Twitter are journalists with "blue checkmarks" talking to one another. Of course, millions of people who aren't journalists do use it everyday.
Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
Musk tries to reassure Twitter advertisers after chaotic takeover
Elon Musk is trying to reassure big companies that his chaotic takeover of Twitter won't harm their brands.
Elon Musk is trying to reassure big companies that his chaotic takeover of Twitter won't harm their brands.
How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
University of Kentucky student accused of using racial slurs during assault
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
Robot first responders saving lives in natural disasters
Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.
Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.
Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.