Facebook Inc. has had quite a rough week during the first month of Oct. On Oct. 4, 2021, from about 11:40 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST, Facebook encountered a…
Social media companies crack down on conspiracy group QAnon
Popular crowd-funding site Patreon has become the latest tech platform to crack down on conspiracy and misinformation group QAnon. The company announced in a blog post on Oct. 22…
Not my data
Internet rights in the age of tech It’s time for an Internet Bill of Rights and tough regulations for big tech companies. Internet industries have grown too large without rules…
Tech goliaths
Facebook and Apple, among other tech giants, are monopolizing the market without consumers even noticing. This silent and dangerous takeover threatens the growth of new and small businesses. Monopolies within…
Hill to Hall Feb. 18–23
Feb. 18: Past employees sue former Oregon State Senator for sexual harassment Two law students filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against former Oregon Senator Jeff Kruse. Both students are also…
This Week Around the World: Oct. 29-Nov. 6
Oct. 29 Mogadishu, Somalia Officials removed after attack in capital Somalia’s police and intelligence chiefs were dismissed following a hotel bombing that claimed over 25 lives. Earlier this month, the…