Bobby Allyn
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National
Elizabeth Holmes Plans To Accuse Ex-Boyfriend Of Abuse At Theranos Fraud Trial
Newly released documents reveal how the founder of the biomedical startup intends to defend herself at a federal fraud trial starting next week.
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Law & Courts
Senators Demand TikTok Reveal How It Plans To Collect Voice And Face Data
Sens. Amy Klobuchar D-Minn., and John Thune, R-SD., said they are alarmed by TikTok's recent changes to its privacy policies that automatically collect biometric data of its users.
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Business
Survivors Laud Apple's New Tool To Spot Child Sex Abuse But The Backlash Is Growing
Apple's new feature to fight child sexual abuse is encouraging to families of survivors. But privacy advocates are trying to convince Apple to drop its plans, fearing they could lead to surveillance.
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Business
Uber And Lyft Are Experiencing A Classic Problem: Supply And Demand
Because there aren't enough drivers, people using Uber and Lyft have been noticing long waits and higher prices. Executives at the companies are scrambling to fix the problem.
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Technology
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.
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National
More Than 30 States Sue Google Over 'Extravagant' Fees In Google Play Store
It's the latest government challenge over how Big Tech controls app stores. Officials say Google acts like a monopoly by abusing the power it has over how people pay for apps on Google devices.
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Business
Jeff Bezos Built Amazon 27 Years Ago. He Now Steps Down As CEO At Critical Time
Bezos is handing day-to-day duties to his longtime deputy Andy Jassy but will continue to hold considerable sway as executive chairman.
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Business
Change.Org Workers Form A Union, Giving Labor Activists Another Win In Tech
The online-petition startup is the latest tech company where activism among workers has led to the formation of a labor union. Once taboo in Silicon Valley, unions are now on the rise.
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National
John McAfee, Software Pioneer, Found Dead In A Spanish Prison Cell
Just hours earlier, a court in Spain had approved the extradition of McAfee to the U.S., where he was set to stand trial on federal tax evasion charges in New York.
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National
Snapchat Ends 'Speed Filter' That Critics Say Encouraged Reckless Driving
The messaging app popular with teens is dropping a feature first launched in 2013. After several deadly car crashes involving the filter, Snap was the target of numerous lawsuits.