The Week in Tech: Can You Put a Price on Your Personal Data? New legislation could tell you how much your data is worth. But you might be disappointed by the price tag. Read More…
Read moreHackers Hit Global Telcos in Espionage Campaign: Cyber Research Firm Hackers have broken into the systems of more than a dozen global telecoms companies and taken large amounts of personal and corporate data, researchers from a cyber security company said on Tuesday, identifying links to previous Chinese cyber-espi… Read More…
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IMDb Lists Transgender Stars’ Birth Names; Hollywood Coalition Protests The actors’ union is mounting a legal challenge that has now been joined by Glaad and other advocacy groups. Read More…
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Contraception for Teenagers Although teenage pregnancy rates have declined, too many teens still use birth control methods incorrectly or inconsistently. Read More…
Read moreWhat the SEC’s New ‘Best Interest’ Rule Means for You The SEC recently passed new regulations it says will ensure that brokers act in their clients’ “best interest.” But what does that mean for you? Read More…
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The Messy Reality Inside the Pentagon, Captured in Fiction Kathleen McInnis discusses her new novel, which looks at the Pentagon’s civilian force, its work-life balance and the American national-security system. Read More…
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The Secret to Good Health May Be a Walk in the Park In Minneapolis-St. Paul, the nation’s healthiest urban region, almost everyone lives within a 10-minute walk of a good public park. Shouldn’t we all? Read More…
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U.S. Requiring Social Media Information From Visa Applicants The State Department is asking visa applicants to submit social media accounts that they have used in the past five years under a new policy that took effect on Friday. Read More…
Read moreFactbox: Alphabet Unveils Toronto Smart City Master Plan Details Alphabet on Monday released details of a proposed smart city development for Toronto, outlining plans in a 1,500 page document. Sidewalk Labs CEO Dan Doctoroff said at a press conference that Sidewalk Labs, an Alphabet unit, will not disclose pers… Read More…
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Checking on Social Security Estimates Is a Good Idea, but Many People Don’t Do It The Social Security Administration used to mail out many more statements each year. Now, it encourages workers to go online. A new report says millions haven’t looked. Read More…
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