Government probes Microsoft's effort to boost diversity
Microsoft says the U.S. Labor Department is scrutinizing its efforts to boost Black employment and leadership at the tech company.
Oct 7, 2020
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Georgia county's experience shows perils of ransomware
On the first Saturday in March, computer screens at the 911 dispatch center in this small town went dark.
Oct 21, 2019
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UK blocks chipmaker's sale to Chinese firm, citing security
The British government has blocked a Chinese-owned company's takeover of a Wales-based microchip maker, calling it a risk to national security.
Nov 17, 2022
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Still hiring: Big Tech layoffs give other sectors an opening
For the thousands of workers who'd never experienced upheaval in the tech sector, the recent mass layoffs at companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta came as a shock.
Jun 27, 2023
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Latest apps promise fast service but can they deliver?
When Mahlet Berhanemeskel gets back to her New York City home from her 90-minute commute, she doesn't feel like cooking. So instead she orders food like BLTs, Cheez-Its and cookies from an app called Gorillas. It's affordable ...
Apr 19, 2022
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A sanction has been imposed on a hacker who released Australian health insurer client data
A Russian national has been sanctioned by the Australian government for his role in a cyber attack that compromised the personal information of more than 10 million Australians.
Jan 23, 2024
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Unlawful metadata access is easy when we're flogging a dead law
After watching this year's media raids and the prosecution of lawyers and whistleblowers, it's not hard to see why Australians wonder about excessive police power and dwindling journalistic freedom.
Dec 10, 2019
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Puerto Rico online scam targeted more than $4M amid crisis
An online scam that targeted Puerto Rican agencies attempted to steal more than $4 million, police said Thursday, deepening concerns about the management of local government finances during an economic crisis.
Feb 13, 2020
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Justice Dept. puts Big Tech under the antitrust microscope
Like Europe before it, the U.S. government looks ready to try reining in its technology giants. But doing so may be more difficult than it seems.
Jul 24, 2019
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Tesla sues Swedish state over strike fallout
Electric carmaker Tesla on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Swedish state over a strike by postal workers blocking deliveries of license plates for its new cars—and received a first favorable decision the same day.
Nov 28, 2023
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