Uber Fined $324 Million by Dutch Watchdog Over Driver Data Protection
The authorities in the Netherlands said the ride-hailing company had violated European data protection laws when it sent sensitive information…
Hong Kong Defends Sex Ed Advice That Includes Playing Badminton
Top officials in the Chinese territory have defended new sex education guidance that critics call regressive. Young people are amused.A…
Dismantling the Ship That Drilled for the Ocean’s Deepest Secrets
The JOIDES Resolution, which for decades was key to advancing the understanding of the Earth and its innards, concluded what…
What Is a DNR Order, and Should You Get One?
A “do not resuscitate” order can help you communicate your priorities for medical treatment. Here’s what to consider — and…
Will A.I. Ruin the Planet or Save the Planet?
The global experiment in artificial intelligence is just beginning. But the spending frenzy by big tech companies for building and…
Confusion Around DNR Orders Puts Doctors and Patients in Painful Situations
Marie Cooper led her life according to her Christian faith. She baked pies for her neighbors in northern West Virginia,…
SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission: Why a Billionaire Is Risking a Spacewalk
Jared Isaacman is leading three other privately trained astronauts on a SpaceX vehicle for Polaris Dawn, a mission that will…
Dr. Anthony Fauci Recovering From West Nile Virus Infection
The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases had been hospitalized and was expected to make…
Telegram’s Top Executive Pavel Durov Reportedly Detained in France
The founder of Telegram, an app with more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by authorities, French media…
Apple Rethinks Its Movie Strategy After a String of Misses
“Wolfs,” a new film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, was going to get a robust theatrical release. But the…