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After banning Trump, Facebook and Twitter face scrutiny about inaction abroad
For years, Facebook and Twitter have largely rebuffed calls to remove hate speech or other comments made by public figures and government officials that civil society groups and activists said risked inciting violence
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Biden set to propose $1.9 trillion spending package to combat virus and downturn
The package includes more than $400 billion to combat the pandemic directly, including money to accelerate vaccine deployment and safely reopen most schools within 100 days
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Dr Sudipta Sarangi: Why we like free stuff, and the economics of other small things
Dr. Sudipta Sarangi's debut novel 'The Economics of Small Things' questions our small actions and why we do things the way we do them, and the economics behind them. The book explains concepts of economics with real life questions, like why we ask for freebies while buying vegetables, and more importantly, why the shopkeeper will give you freebies. The book presents some interesting case studies, including the correlation of the pied piper of Hamelin in the context of economics
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Donald Trump is impeached, again. What now?
As Donald Trump becomes the first US President to be impeached twice, a look at what happens when issue passes to the Senate
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Millions flock to Telegram and Signal as fears grow over big tech
Over the past week, tens of millions of people have downloaded Signal and Telegram, making them the two hottest apps in the world
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Trump impeached for inciting insurrection
Donald Trump on Wednesday became the first American president to be impeached twice, leaving another indelible stain on his presidency just a week before he is slated to leave office
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WhatsApp's privacy update: To flee or not to flee
Since the revamped policy was introduced on the messaging platform on January 4, there has been an uproar around its privacy issues. Here is a breakdown of what it entails and its impact on WhatsApp Business
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China's economy surges, and so does its currency
China's economy has come roaring back from the depths of the coronavirus pandemic, and its currency has joined the ride
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Lost passwords lock millionaires out of their Bitcoin fortunes
The problem is that Thomas years ago lost the paper where he wrote down the password for his IronKey, which gives users 10 guesses before it seizes up and encrypts its contents forever
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News By Numbers: Most powerful passports in 2021
The world's two most desirable passports belong to two Asian countries, and determines the number of countries a passport permits a tourist to travel without a prior visa
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Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal: Which one is more secure?
As users flock to Telegram and Signal amid concerns over data privacy at Whatsapp, a look at which of the three instant-messaging apps are more secure