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Hacking

One of The Biggest Cybersecurity Companies In The World Just Got Hacked

In a blog post, FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia said the company was targeted by "a nation with top-tier offensive capabilities."
Joseph Cox
12.8.20
pornhub

In a Huge Policy Shift, Pornhub Bans Unverified Uploads

On Tuesday, Pornhub announced that it is banning downloads, restricting uploads, and expanding its content moderation efforts.
Samantha Cole
12.8.20
algorithms

These Pizzas Do Not Exist

The Multi-ingredient Pizza Generator makes tastier-looking fake pizzas than previous attempts, with a variety of ingredients—a hard problem in machine learning research.
Samantha Cole
12.8.20
music news

Why Would Bob Dylan Sell His Entire Catalog?

At an estimated $400 million, this is a move that likely makes sense for both the artist and Universal Music Publishing Group.
Josh Terry
12.8.20
Google

Google’s Firing of an Ethics Researcher Shows the Limits of Having ‘a Seat at the Table’

Google wanted Timnit Gebru as an ethics researcher. Until she told Google its business model was unethical.
Edward Ongweso Jr
12.8.20
FCC

The GOP Is Jamming Through the Appointment of Unqualified Trump Ally to The FCC

Nathan Simington's was chosen to attack free speech and net neutrality. He could gridlock internet policy for the next five years.
Karl Bode
12.8.20
TV

Who Knew Kaley Cuoco Could Be This Good?

In her role as the messy party girl Cassie, Cuoco makes HBO Max's 'The Flight Attendant' dark, bloody, and surprisingly fun.
Bettina Makalintal
12.8.20
2020 election

Black Michigan Lawmaker Got Racist Threats for Calling Out Giuliani's Lies

State Rep. Cynthia Johnson shared screenshots and audio of hundreds of messages she's received in the past week—including one calling for her to be lynched.
Trone Dowd
12.8.20
The Latest
13:55

COVID-19's Deadly Impact on Substance Abuse

VICE looks at the impact COVID-19 has had on treatment and recovery for substance use disorders across the US.
covid vaccine

Pfizer's COVID Vaccine Just Got an 'A+' From the FDA

The agency's analysis comes just ahead of an important meeting to decide if the vaccine will get emergency use authorization in the U.S.
Emma Ockerman
12.8.20
migration

Migrant Camp Built on Army Firing Range Could Be Giving Asylum Seekers Lead Poisoning

Human Rights Watch has warned that is very likely there is lead in the soil of the camp housing former residents of the burned down Moria camp.
Tim Hume
12.8.20
mexico

Mexico's President Wants to Rein In U.S. Drug Agents Operating on His Turf

A new proposal could drastically alter cooperation between the two countries on drugs and security.
Nathaniel Janowitz
12.8.20
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