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Olympics Spoilers Are Frustrating. Here's How You Can Avoid Them

Zhang Yufei of China swims toward an Olympic record and gold medal in the women's 200-meter butterfly final at the Tokyo Olympics. Charlie Riedel/AP hide caption

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Live Updates: The Tokyo Olympics

Olympics Spoilers Are Frustrating. Here's How You Can Avoid Them

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast, allowing spoilers to slip through and upsetting those who want to watch the games later in prime time. Here are some ways you can try to block the news.

A Tech Firm Has Blocked Some Governments From Using Its Spyware Over Misuse Claims

Israel's NSO Group has denied media reports its Pegasus software is linked to the mass surveillance of journalists and rights defenders, but suspended service to some governments following the reports. Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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A Tech Firm Has Blocked Some Governments From Using Its Spyware Over Misuse Claims

The Israeli firm is under scrutiny after reports its products were used by countries seeking to spy on dissidents and leaders.

The Robinhood IPO Is Here. But There Are Doubts About Its Future

In this image from video provided by the House Financial Services Committee, Vlad Tenev, chief executive officer of Robinhood, testifies during a virtual hearing on GameStop in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 18. Robinhood is facing a range of lawsuits and potential regulary action as it gears up to make its Wall Street debut. Provided by House Financial Services Committee/AP hide caption

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The Robinhood IPO Is Here. But There Are Doubts About Its Future

State and federal regulators have launched numbers probes of the popular stock trading app, just as it hopes institutional investors and its own users will buy up its stock.

The Robinhood IPO Is Here. But There Are Doubts About Its Future

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Activision Blizzard Workers Are Walking Out After The Studio's Sexual Harassment Suit

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Activision Blizzard Workers Are Walking Out After The Studio's Sexual Harassment Suit

A group of employees urged the video game company to work with them on four demands, including an end to mandatory arbitration clauses in employee contracts and the release of salary and other data.

Biden Pushes Cybersecurity Upgrades For Critical Infrastructure After Recent Hacks

Fuel holding tanks are pictured at Colonial Pipeline's Dorsey Junction Station in Woodbine, Maryland in May 2021, the month that a cyberattack disrupted gas supply to the eastern U.S. for several days. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Biden Pushes Cybersecurity Upgrades For Critical Infrastructure After Recent Hacks

President Biden signed a directive aimed at improving cybersecurity for critical infrastructure systems like energy and food — but it's up to private companies to actually follow those standards.

TED Radio Hour

Matthew Mazzotta: How Can We Redesign Overlooked Spaces To Better Serve The Public?

Artist Matthew Mazzotta says every community needs public spaces to gather, discuss, and address issues. He works with towns to reimagine overlooked buildings and give them a new public purpose.

Matthew Mazzotta: How Can We Redesign Overlooked Spaces To Better Serve The Public?

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Jimmy Wales: How Can Wikipedia Ensure A Safe And Shared Online Space?
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TED Radio Hour

Jimmy Wales: How Can Wikipedia Ensure A Safe And Shared Online Space?

Wikipedian Jake Orlowitz describes how volunteers update the world's largest encyclopedia. And co-founder Jimmy Wales says the site must not only be a neutral space, but one that encourages diversity.

Jimmy Wales: How Can Wikipedia Ensure A Safe And Shared Online Space?

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Democrats Want To Hold Social Media Companies Responsible For Health Misinformation

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is co-sponsoring a bill that seeks to hold social media platforms responsible for the proliferation of health misinformation during a public health emergency. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images hide caption

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Untangling Disinformation

Democrats Want To Hold Social Media Companies Responsible For Health Misinformation

Democratic senators have introduced a bill that would hold Facebook, YouTube and other social media companies responsible if they promote harmful health claims on their platforms.

Internet Outage That Crashed Dozens Of Websites Caused By Software Update

The Amazon website is seen in 2017 in Dandenong, Australia. Amazon was among dozens of sites hit by a massive internet outage on Thursday. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images hide caption

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Internet Outage That Crashed Dozens Of Websites Caused By Software Update

Amazon, Delta and Capital One were among dozens of sites hit by the widespread outage. Content distribution network Akamai says the disruption was caused by a software configuration update.

California Sues Gaming Giant Activision Blizzard Over Unequal Pay, Sexual Harassment

A lawsuit filed by the state of California on Wednesday alleges sexual harassment, gender discrimination and violations of the state's equal pay law at the video game giant Activision Blizzard. Rich Polk/Getty Images for Activision hide caption

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California Sues Gaming Giant Activision Blizzard Over Unequal Pay, Sexual Harassment

The studio behind Call of Duty and World of Warcraft is facing a civil lawsuit over allegations of gender discrimination, sexual harassment and equal pay violations. The company disputes the claims.

Glued To Your Phone? Here's How To Rethink Your Relationship With Social Media
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Glued To Your Phone? Here's How To Rethink Your Relationship With Social Media

Social media is designed to be addicting, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're looking for a full detox or just trying to find balance, here are four tips to help you create a healthier relationship with social media.

Glued To Your Phone? Here's How To Rethink Your Relationship With Social Media

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WeWork Prepares For A Second Act — Banking Its Future On The Rise Of Remote Work

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WeWork Prepares For A Second Act — Banking Its Future On The Rise Of Remote Work

After the ouster of its eccentric founder, the co-working startup made a seasoned real estate executive its CEO. Now it's hoping to go public and lure workers back to communal office space.

WeWork Prepares For A Second Act — Banking Its Future On The Rise Of Remote Work

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Why Indie Brands Are At War With Shein And Other Fast-Fashion Companies

A Shein app, here in a photo illustration, in the IOS App Store in Bargteheide, Germany. Shein has become the most-installed shopping app in America. Katja Knupper/Die Fotowerft/DeFodi Images via Getty Images hide caption

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Why Indie Brands Are At War With Shein And Other Fast-Fashion Companies

The fast-fashion giant is facing growing criticism from customers and independent designers, who say the brand has made it big by copying designs from small businesses.

The White House Blamed China For Hacking Microsoft. China Is Pointing Fingers Back

The Biden administration on Monday, July 19, 2021, blamed China for a hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software that compromised tens of thousands of computers around the world. Steven Senne/AP hide caption

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National Security

The White House Blamed China For Hacking Microsoft. China Is Pointing Fingers Back

One day after the Biden administration accused China of a massive hack of Microsoft's email server software, Beijing said the U.S. has been mounting cyberattacks for the past 11 years.

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