Friday, April 3, 2020

Zoom CEO apologizes for having 'fallen short' on privacy and security

The founder and CEO of Zoom has apologized to the video conferencing app's millions of users after coming under fire for a host of privacy issues at a time when it has emerged as a vital social and professional lifeline for many.


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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Amazon says it's taking coronavirus seriously. Workers say the company is endangering their health

Amid mounting criticism of its pandemic response, Amazon on Thursday said it is rapidly expanding temperature checks for its employees and that it has nearly completed its hiring spree of 100,000 additional workers at its distribution centers.


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The FDA Is Easing Its Ban On Blood Donations From Gay And Bisexual Men Because Of The Coronavirus Pandemic

“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to the US blood supply,” the FDA said Thursday.


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WeWork rescue plan hits a snag as SoftBank backs out of $3 billion share buyout

SoftBank is walking away from a sizeable chunk of its WeWork rescue package, which included a near billion dollar windfall for ousted founder Adam Neumann.


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Where Is Joe Biden? Online, Being Drowned Out By The Coronavirus And Trump

The presidential campaign is now almost completely digital, a space where Biden has long lagged and Trump has flourished.


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Zoom, the video conferencing app everyone is using, faces questions over privacy

The coronavirus outbreak has seen millions of people ordered to stay in their homes flock to Zoom, using the video conference app for everything from brunches and birthday parties to religious events and even a UK cabinet meeting. But the spike in popularity is leading to a wave of scrutiny, particularly around privacy.


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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

A British Newspaper Has Given Chinese Coronavirus Propaganda A Direct Line To The UK

During the pandemic, the Daily Telegraph continues to sell space to China to push the party line.


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Donald Trump Won’t Open Enrollment For Obamacare During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Eleven states plus the District of Columbia are allowing a special open enrollment period that will allow people to sign up for insurance. The Trump administration is declining to do so nationally.


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The White House Is Warning The US Could Expect At Least 100,000 Deaths From The Coronavirus Despite Social Distancing

“We really believe and hope every day we can do a lot better than that, because that’s not assuming 100% [cooperation from] every American,” Dr. Deborah Birx said.


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Apple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky

Apple has acquired the popular weather app Dark Sky in a move that could turn the iPhone and smartwatch maker into the exclusive provider of an app known for its minute-by-minute weather updates.


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