Author: Zach_Wilson
Facebook reportedly choked traffic for left-leaning news sites including Mother Jones
Facebook designed changes to its news feed algorithm in 2017 to reduce the visibility of left-leaning news sites like Mother Jones on its platform, the Wall Street Journal reported, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg had personally approved the plans. But Mother Jones editorial director for growth and strategy Ben Dreyfuss wrote…
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Star Trek: Discovery goes where the series has never gone before
For the first time in nearly 20 years, there are multiple new Star Trek shows you can watch at once. There’s the Next Generation sequel series Picard for those feeling nostalgic; for fans looking to undo a few buttons on their Starfleet uniforms and maybe even drink a beer, there’s…
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Rapid research in a deadly epidemic pays off
This week’s US Food and Drug Administration approval of an Ebola drug is a big milestone in drug development — one that’s closely tied to our current efforts to fight COVID-19. Before COVID-19 started sweeping across the world, Ebola was one of the most high-profile viral diseases on the planet.…
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Oracle founder donated $250,000 to Graham PAC in final days of TikTok deal
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison donated $250,000 to a super PAC supporting Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) reelection campaign as his company closed in on a coveted position as TikTok’s US technology partner. FEC documents show that Ellison made the $250,000 donation to the Security is Strength PAC on September 14th. The…
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Save on Apple AirPods and other Prime Day 2020 leftovers this weekend
This story is part of a group of stories called Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge Deals stamp of approval, so if you’re looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is…
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Xbox says Bethesda deal ‘was not done to take games away’ from other platforms Elder Scrolls 6
Will The Elder Scrolls 6 be exclusive to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S? Since Microsoft’s unexpected acquisition of Bethesda’s parent company ZeniMax last month it’s a question that many have asked. Despite this, the future remains unclear for Elder Scrolls and other big Bethesda franchises on the…
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