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Former Uber Security Chief Guilty of Data Breach Coverup
The former chief security officer for Uber was convicted Wednesday of trying to cover up a 2016 data breach in which hackers accessed tens of millions of customer records from the ride-hailing service.
Climate Change Made Summer Drought 20 Times More Likely
Drought that stretched across three continents this summer — drying out large parts of Europe, the United States and China — was made 20 times more likely by climate change, according to a new study.
Pete Buttigieg Has the Perfect Response to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Outlandish Comment
Pete Buttigieg was cool, calm and collected during a recent appearance on Fox News when he was asked to respond to an outlandish statement from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).
Oklahoma Governor Urges Action on Anti-Transgender Medicine
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill Tuesday targeting medical treatments for transgender youth and called on the GOP-controlled Legislature to impose a statewide ban when it returns in February.
White House Unveils Artificial Intelligence 'Bill of Rights'
The Biden administration unveiled far-reaching goals aimed at averting harms caused by the rise of artificial intelligence systems, including guidelines for how to protect people's personal data.
3 Physicists Share Nobel Prize for Work on Quantum Science
Three scientists won this year's Nobel Prize in physics for proving that tiny particles could retain a connection with each other even when separated, with applications such as encrypting information.
Can Biden Save Democracy One U.S. Factory Job at a Time?
President Joe Biden is working to create a manufacturing revival — even helping to put factory jobs in Republican territory under the belief it can restore faith in U.S. democracy.
Report: Donald Trump Told Mike Pence Gay People 'Love Me'
A new book by Maggie Haberman of The New York Times claims that former President Donald Trump told Mike Pence that gay people "love me."
Loretta Lynn, Coal Miner's Daughter and Country Queen, Dies
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner's daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died. She was 90.
Garland is Asked to Probe Threats to Children's Hospitals
Three major medical associations have asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate and prosecute people who are threatening violence against children's hospitals and physicians that provide gender-affirming health care.
Kim Kardashian Fined $1 Million by SEC over Crypto Promotion
The long list of celebrities promoting cryptocurrencies just got shorter. Kim Kardashian is being barred from doing so for three years — and will pay a $1 million fine.
The Trevor Project Returns Donation, Breaks with Online Surveillance Firm
It didn't take long once the pushback began for The Trevor Project to back away from its partnership with surveillance firm Gaggle, which monitors students' online activity, and return a $25,000 donation.
Russian Court Fines TikTok for Not Deleting LGBTQ+ Content
A Russian court on Tuesday fined TikTok for failing to delete LGBT material, the country's latest crackdown on Big Tech companies.
U.S. Warns about Foreign Efforts to Sway American Voters
Federal officials warn that Russia is working to amplify doubts about the integrity of U.S. elections while China is interested in undermining American politicians it sees as threats to Beijing's interests.
Met Opera Starts Streaming of Live Performances to Homes
The Metropolitan Opera is expanding its live telecasts to direct-to-home streaming in areas that don't have movie theater transmissions, among them Brazil and Italy.
High Court will Hear Social Media Terrorism Lawsuits
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear two cases seeking to hold social media companies financially responsible for terrorist attacks.
Fraud, Scam Cases Increasing on Zelle, Senate Report Finds
Incidents of fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle, according to a report issued Monday by the office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
The Trevor Project Partners with Student Surveillance Company Accused of LGBTQ+ Bias
Despite warnings from lawmakers and civil rights groups that the organization could use digital surveillance tools to discriminate against at-risk students, the Trevor Project has formed a financial partnership with a company specializing in it.
Castro Street Fair's 48th
The 48th annual Castro Street Fair saw thousands of people enjoying the sunny October 2 day, with community organization booths, food, drinks and DJed music.
Sacheen Littlefeather, Actor Who Declined Brando Oscar, Dies
Sacheen Littlefeather, the actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando's 1973 Academy Award for "The Godfather" on his behalf in an indelible protest of Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans, has died. She was 75.