Technology

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

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

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.

COVID-19

Israelis protest against new COVID-19 measures that restrict protests

The World

October 05, 2020

Under new measures against the coronavirus, the Israeli government has banned protesters from holding demonstrations more than 1 kilometer (about a half-mile) from their homes. In response, some activists have turned to WhatsApp, Facebook and an interactive map to find protest sites near them.

2020 US presidential election

Explainer: Both candidates' platforms underline US struggle to confront China

The World

October 01, 2020

With China flexing its muscles like never before, Donald Trump and Joe Biden try to convince voters that their policies will be better for trade, technology and human rights. They also promise to lessen US dependence on Beijing, a campaign pledge that may prove difficult to fulfill.

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