US Fed acknowledges computer system hacked
The Federal Reserve acknowledged Wednesday its computer systems were accessed by hackers but said the incident did not affect the central bank's "critical operations."
Internet
Feb 6, 2013
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Media venture creates press litigation fund
The media venture created by entrepreneur Pierre Omidyar said Monday it was establishing a fund to help defend journalists in cases involving freedom of the press.
Business
Jul 21, 2014
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Kerry: Internet access a 'fundamental right'
Secretary of State John Kerry says people around the world have a fundamental right to the Internet. He is denouncing authoritarian governments that place restrictions on web access and social media.
Internet
Apr 28, 2014
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Facebook joins Web freedom group
Facebook on Wednesday became a full member of the Global Network Initiative, a non-governmental organization promoting Internet freedom and privacy rights.
Internet
May 22, 2013
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Friends with benefits—what a sex and relationship therapist wants you to know
There are many kinds of sexual situations people can get into—everything from committed monogamous relationships to a one-night stand. But friends with benefits (FWB) situations are often still seen as controversial, perhaps ...
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2023
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Syria Internet 'restored' after blackout
Syria's Internet appeared to have been restored on Wednesday afternoon after a two-day blackout, residents and state media said.
Internet
May 8, 2013
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Singapore defends Internet licencing rules
Singapore's media regulator on Thursday sought to allay fears that a controversial new rule requiring news websites to obtain licences was aimed at stifling Internet freedom.
Internet
May 30, 2013
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Judge allows limits on Web coverage of Wis. sports
(AP) -- The Wisconsin school athletic association has the right to limit who carries games live on the Internet, a judge ruled Thursday.
Telecom
Jun 4, 2010
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Democracy in the matrix
A new online platform enables users to get information about the democratic quality of a specific country with just a few clicks. The new tool has been designed by political scientists from the University of Würzburg.
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2019
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Who will call out the misogyny and abuse undermining women's academic freedom in our universities?
Threats, intimidation and misogyny have long been a reality for women in public life around the world, and the pandemic appears to have amplified this toxic reality.
Social Sciences
Apr 27, 2022
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