Facebook knows literally everything about you | TechCrunch

Facebook knows literally everything about you | TechCrunch

Instagram Is Changing Its Algorithm. Here’s How. - The New York Times

Instagram Is Changing Its Algorithm. Here’s How. - The New York Times: The changes appear to address some common gripes, like how some posts can keep appearing on your feed seemingly for days.

E.U. Joins U.K. in Denouncing Russia Over Poisoning of Spy - The New York Times

E.U. Joins U.K. in Denouncing Russia Over Poisoning of Spy - The New York Times: Prime Minister Theresa May won “unqualified solidarity” from Brussels, which said Moscow was the only plausible culprit for a nerve agent attack.

Craigslist, Reddit Shut Down Personal Ads In Wake Of Sex Trafficking Bill | HuffPost

Craigslist, Reddit Shut Down Personal Ads In Wake Of Sex Trafficking Bill | HuffPost: Sites hosting sex trafficking ads now face tougher penalties.

What Border Agents Say They Want (It’s Not a Wall) - The New York Times

What Border Agents Say They Want (It’s Not a Wall) - The New York Times: A report released by Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee found that agents more often cited needs for technology and personnel to secure the border with Mexico.

Kevin’s Week in Tech: Zuckerberg’s Answers to Privacy Scandal Raise More Questions - The New York Times

Kevin’s Week in Tech: Zuckerberg’s Answers to Privacy Scandal Raise More Questions - The New York Times: Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook’s reliance on advertising aligned with its mission to build a community. But what if Facebook cost $5 per month to use?

With Bolton, Trump Creates a Hard-Line Foreign Policy Team - The New York Times

With Bolton, Trump Creates a Hard-Line Foreign Policy Team - The New York Times: There is little in John R. Bolton’s past to indicate he has much time for the diplomatic process, where to get something the United States also gives something.

Spending Plan Passed by Congress Is a Rebuke to Trump. Here’s Why. - The New York Times

Spending Plan Passed by Congress Is a Rebuke to Trump. Here’s Why. - The New York Times: Even with Republicans in charge, the measure increases funding for many programs the president had sought to cut or kill, and in some cases bars him from pursuing his goals.

In South Korea, Another Former President Lands in Jail - The New York Times

In South Korea, Another Former President Lands in Jail - The New York Times: South Korea arrests former President Lee Myung-bak on corruption charges, the second former leader jailed in the country within a year.

Emmanuel Macron Becomes France’s Answer to Strongman Populism - The New York Times

Emmanuel Macron Becomes France’s Answer to Strongman Populism - The New York Times: With the National Assembly firmly in his pocket, France’s president has had almost unchecked authority to carry out his agenda.

Mastodon (software) - Wikiwand

Mastodon (software) - Wikiwand: Mastodon is a federated social network, with similar microblogging features to Twitter, but administered as a decentralized federation of independently operated servers running free software. Each user is member of a single Mastodon server, known as an "instance", but can communicate with users on other instances as well. Users post short messages, called toots for others to read, subject to the completely adjustable privacy settings of the user and their particular instance. The Mastodon mascot is a brown or grey Proboscidean sometimes depicted using a tablet or smartphone.

The new technology that aspires to #DeleteFacebook for good - The Washington Post

The new technology that aspires to #DeleteFacebook for good - The Washington Post: The backlash to Facebook's Cambridge Analytica fiasco is renewing interest in truly decentralized social networks.

Facebook had a closer relationship than it disclosed with the academic it called a liar - The Washington Post

Facebook had a closer relationship than it disclosed with the academic it called a liar - The Washington Post: The social media platform provided a massive amount of data for the researcher’s use.

Karen McDougal's CNN interview: Former Playboy model says Trump tried to pay her - The Washington Post

Karen McDougal's CNN interview: Former Playboy model says Trump tried to pay her - The Washington Post: McDougal spoke about the relationship she says began in 2006.

Trump won’t release his NDAs. That’s secrecy in the service of secrecy. - The Washington Post

Trump won’t release his NDAs. That’s secrecy in the service of secrecy. - The Washington Post: Pushing nondisclosure agreements on White House staff is another example of the president‘s failure to understand his office.

Could this Trump nominee interfere with Mueller? - The Washington Post

Could this Trump nominee interfere with Mueller? - The Washington Post: We should bend over backwards to examine every issue that affects the special counsel’s independence.

Democrats poke Trump over veto threat - CNNPolitics

Democrats poke Trump over veto threat - CNNPolitics: President Donald Trump threatened Friday to veto the $1.3 trillion spending bill passed by Congress -- a move Democrats appear confused by or are laughing it off.

The return of John Bolton, a hawk on North Korea and Iran, sparks concerns around the world - The Washington Post

The return of John Bolton, a hawk on North Korea and Iran, sparks concerns around the world - The Washington Post: The former U.N. ambassador will become President Trump’s national security adviser ahead of summits with Kim Jong Un.

The return of John Bolton, a hawk on North Korea and Iran, sparks concerns around the world - The Washington Post

The return of John Bolton, a hawk on North Korea and Iran, sparks concerns around the world - The Washington Post: The former U.N. ambassador will become President Trump’s national security adviser ahead of summits with Kim Jong Un.

In late-night drama, Senate passes $1.3 trillion spending bill, averting government shutdown - The Washington Post

In late-night drama, Senate passes $1.3 trillion spending bill, averting government shutdown - The Washington Post: Legislators voted less than 18 hours after leaders released a 2,232-page bill.

#DeleteFacebook: How Facebook makes it impossible to quit - Vox

#DeleteFacebook: How Facebook makes it impossible to quit - Vox: We’ve adapted our entire culture around Facebook. That makes "just quitting" easier said than done.

McMaster to Resign as National Security Adviser, and Will Be Replaced by John Bolton - The New York Times

McMaster to Resign as National Security Adviser, and Will Be Replaced by John Bolton - The New York Times: General McMaster had struggled for months to impose order not only on a fractious national security team but on a president who resisted the sort of discipline customary in the military.

Women and College Graduates Flock to the Democratic Party, Study Finds - The New York Times

Women and College Graduates Flock to the Democratic Party, Study Finds - The New York Times: Registered voters in both groups have increasingly identified with or leaned toward the Democratic Party, revealing a deepening partisan divide.

Bye Facebook, hello Instagram: Users head for Facebook-owned social network

Bye Facebook, hello Instagram: Users head for Facebook-owned social network: Instagram is having a moment, but users fear it may soon have all the same problems as Facebook, from data breaches to Russian manipulation.

Retired 4-Star General: 'Simply Outrageous' That Jared Kushner Represents America | HuffPost

Retired 4-Star General: 'Simply Outrageous' That Jared Kushner Represents America | HuffPost: “This is the personalization of a family business dealing with U.S. policy," said Barry McCaffrey.

For Many Facebook Users, a ‘Last Straw’ That Led Them to Quit - The New York Times

For Many Facebook Users, a ‘Last Straw’ That Led Them to Quit - The New York Times: Patrons of the social network are deleting their profiles in protest over reports that the company allowed a political data firm to harvest private information.

Getting Sick Can Be Really Expensive, Even for the Insured - The New York Times

Getting Sick Can Be Really Expensive, Even for the Insured - The New York Times: Beyond medical costs, a trip to the hospital can mean a permanent reduction in income for many Americans, new research shows.

Peru’s President Offers Resignation Over Vote-Buying Scandal - The New York Times

Peru’s President Offers Resignation Over Vote-Buying Scandal - The New York Times: Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, in office since 2016, was battered by secretly recorded tapes showing votes being exchanged for money and favors.

Using flattery and man’s-man bravado, Macron seems to crack the Trump code - The Washington Post

Using flattery and man’s-man bravado, Macron seems to crack the Trump code - The Washington Post: A call from the French president results in the firmest statement to date from the U.S. on the nerve agent attack in Britain.

Yes, we should be outraged about Facebook - The Washington Post

Yes, we should be outraged about Facebook - The Washington Post: We need to confront conflicts between the public interest and the ways that social media companies make their profits.