The social media company is testing warnings for users who try to share links to articles…
Author: Sidney Fussell
Reddit’s Cofounder Wants a Black Person to Take His Board Seat
Alexis Ohanian's resignation is among the most dramatic responses in the tech industry to the killing…
As Businesses Reopen, Some Workers Fear Returning
Employees who decline to work amid the pandemic could lose both their paychecks and their unemployment…
Protests Renew Scrutiny of Tech’s Ties to Law Enforcement
Amazon executives tweeted support for protesters. But the company sells a surveillance tool to police that…
Covid-19 Flares Up in America’s Polluted ‘Sacrifice Zones’
Researchers find that areas with high levels of airborne dust or toxic chemicals also have more…
The H1N1 Crisis Predicted Covid-19’s Toll on Black Americans
In 2009, nonwhite patients got sicker faster, recovered more slowly, and died at higher rates than…
The Pandemic Creates New Challenges for Crisis Counselors
Therapists and hotline workers who work with abuse victims now must take calls from home, increasing…
Delivery Apps Offer Restaurants a Lifeline—at a Cost
Social distancing rules have reduced many eateries to delivery and take out. But apps like Uber…
The Coronavirus Relief Bill Promotes Surveillance for Health
The package includes $500 million for tracking and data collection, worrying some government watchdogs.
How Surveillance Could Save Lives Amid a Public Health Crisis
Smartphones could be a powerful weapon against the novel coronavirus. But tracking people's movements would offend…