Biden’s speech proves that protecting personal info is no longer a fringe issue. Now, Congress just needs to do something about it.
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The Small but Mighty Danger of Echo Chamber Extremism
Research shows that relatively few people exist in perfectly sealed-off media bubbles—but they’re still having an outsize impact on US politics.
The Gas Stove Culture Wars Have Begun
US politicians are battling over banning the appliance. Around the globe, gas stoves are emitting chemicals that harm the environment and people’s health.
Why Are People in the US Becoming Radicalized?
A confluence of factors is leading people in the nation to gravitate toward extremist views.
The Secret Ballot Is US Democracy’s Last Line of Defense
Voter intimidation has cropped up in places across the nation, but the voting booth remains the one place where nobody can get to you.
When Your Neighbor Turns You In
Authoritarian societies depend on people ratting each other out for activities that were recently legal—and it’s already happening in the US.
China Operates Secret ‘Police Stations’ in Other Countries
Plus: The New York Post gets hacked, a huge stalkerware network is exposed, and the US claims China interfered with its Huawei probe.
The Quiet Insurrection the January 6 Committee Missed
A former congressman who helped the House select committee investigate the Capitol attack says the US is losing sight of the big picture.
20 of the Creepiest Star Wars Creatures
The Star Wars galaxy is home to a vast range of creatures, many of which are very cute. But for every porg there’s an acklay. And for every tauntaun there’s a wampa. It’s officially scary season, and there’s no better way to ring in these terrifying times than with a list of 20 creepy creatures […]
Their Photos Were Posted Online. Then They Were Bombed
An attack on Russian mercenaries shows how militaries are increasingly using open source data—with sometimes deadly consequences.