Technology

November 18, 2020

There are two new COVID-19 vaccines that appear to be more than 90% effective. Here's an explanation of the technology that distinguishes them from traditional inoculation methods.

2020 US presidential election

Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security

Associated Press

November 18, 2020

President Donald Trump fired the nation's top election security official, a widely respected member of his administration who had dared to refute the president's unsubstantiated claims of electoral fraud and vouch for the integrity of the vote.

Top of The World

Pfizer vaccine trial shows 95% success rate; US to cut troop levels in Afghanistan, Iraq; FAA clears 737 Max to fly

The World

November 18, 2020

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has ended its COVID-19 vaccine trial with a 95% success rate. Acting US Defense Secretary Christopher Miller announced that President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce the troop presence in Afghanistan and Iraq by Jan. 15. And, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared Boeing’s 737 Max jet to fly again.

Global Politics

Snowden and his wife seek to be Russian-US dual nationals

Associated Press

November 02, 2020

Former US security contractor Edward Snowden said Monday that he and his wife intend to apply for Russian citizenship without renouncing their US citizenship.

Elections

Tanzania's internet restrictions during election are 'despicable,' digital rights activist says

The World

October 28, 2020

The buildup to Election Day has been marred by widespread internet outages and social media going dark.

On China's New Silk Road

China's new Silk Road runs through cyberspace, worrying rivals and privacy advocates

The World

October 27, 2020

China is fast becoming a global leader in cutting-edge technologies — such as artificial intelligence, facial recognition, surveillance and 5G. But critics say China’s technology enables authoritarian control and increases dependence on an autocratic state.

Top of The World

Iran, Russia accused of 2020 US presidential election meddling; Hariri asked to form a government again; Poland court ruling on abortion law

The World

October 22, 2020

US officials accused Iran on Wednesday of sending out fake but menacing emails to voters in swing states in an effort to influence public opinion just before the presidential election. And, former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has been asked to form a government again. Also, Poland’s high court ruled that a 1993 law permitting pregnancy terminations for fetal defects was unconstitutional.

Cybersecurity

Russian hackers: GRU's Sandworm unit members indicted by US

The World

October 20, 2020

Cybersecurity expert tells The World host Marco Werman that "these are hackers who are responsible for an incredible rampage across the internet over the last five years."

The Big Fix

New app helps Inuit adapt to changing climate: ‘It’s time for the harpoon and computer to work together’

The World

October 15, 2020

Digital tools like SIKU facilitate real-time monitoring and data gathering to give Arctic communities more capacity to track trends in sea ice and wildlife — and plan for the future.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Qingdao tests all 9 million residents for COVID-19

The World

October 14, 2020

This large-scale testing is possible in China in part due to big data monitoring that’s already set up to keep track of people’s movements in the country.

Technology

How mRNA vaccines work so brilliantly and why they must be kept so cold

Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security

Pfizer vaccine trial shows 95% success rate; US to cut troop levels in Afghanistan, Iraq; FAA clears 737 Max to fly

Snowden and his wife seek to be Russian-US dual nationals

Tanzania's internet restrictions during election are 'despicable,' digital rights activist says

China's new Silk Road runs through cyberspace, worrying rivals and privacy advocates

Iran, Russia accused of 2020 US presidential election meddling; Hariri asked to form a government again; Poland court ruling on abortion law

Russian hackers: GRU's Sandworm unit members indicted by US

New app helps Inuit adapt to changing climate: ‘It’s time for the harpoon and computer to work together’

Qingdao tests all 9 million residents for COVID-19

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